Position Overview:
Smosh is on the lookout for a seasoned Production Manager to join our incredible Production Team in Burbank, CA. This pivotal role requires a blend of creative acumen and logistical expertise, ensuring our projects align with our artistic vision while adhering to budget and schedule constraints. Ideal candidates will possess a deep understanding of the production lifecycle across various formats and demonstrate a capability to manage complex projects with precision and a proactive mindset.
Core Competencies:
- Exceptional Organizational Skills and Attention to Detail – ensure accuracy across budgets, schedules and pertaining documents
- Strong Team Collaboration and Relationship-Building Abilities – work seamlessly with internal collaborators, cast, crew, and any external teams
- Positive & Proactive Problem Solving – anticipate potential issues and addresses them with a calm, solutions-oriented approach
- Effective Communication Skills – articulate accurate and timely information across teams to keep relevant parties informed and aligned
- Reliable and Punctual – meet deadlines, follow through on commitments, and demonstrate professionalism
Responsibilities:
- Ensure Logistical Alignment Between Creative & Production Teams – Partner closely with the Director of Production to support project realization by aligning teams on logistical oversight, efficient scheduling, and budget management.
- Oversee Production Documents – Facilitate the creation and dissemination of critical production documents, including call sheets and daily schedules, in collaboration with the Director of Production.
- Supervise Timelines & Budgets – Monitor adherence to production and post-production timelines, budgets, and release schedules, proactively identifying and addressing potential variances.
- Function as Assistant Director on Set – Lead scripted shoot days, managing the set effectively, keeping cast and crew informed and organized.
- Build & Maintain Professional Relationships – Foster and grow strong connections with vendors and crew, enhancing production quality and efficiency.
- Support Payroll – Assist the EVP of Production and Financial Operations team in the payroll management for all project-based staff, ensuring accurate and timely compensation.
- Maintain Workflows & Communications – Keep workflow documents current and accessible, maintaining transparent and effective communication with the production team.
- Enforce Policies & Standards – Uphold company-wide policies, standards, and protocols across all production environments, both on location and in-studio.
- Drive Process Improvements – Continually seek out and implement opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within the production cycle.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in production management
- Comprehensive knowledge of the production process, including pre-production, production, accounting, and post-production stages.
- Versatility in managing productions across diverse formats, such as commercials, animation, scripted, variety, reality, documentaries, photoshoots, digital content, social media, music performances, and music videos.
- The ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects, maintaining a highly organized and detail-oriented approach.
- A robust work ethic, complemented by a positive, can-do attitude, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
