The Production Manager will be an essential member of our production team and work closely with the Creative department to provide logistical support during pre-production and on set.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively participate in greenlight and pre-production meetings to offer essential logistical support to producers.
- Identify production needs and delegate tasks to Coordinators, PA’s, and Production staff.
- Assess the needs of production personnel and hire contractors, as needed.
- Oversee the recruitment and onboarding of freelance cast and crew.
- Collaborate with the Casting Department to develop shoot schedules and call sheets.
- Efficiently manage all purchase requests, including those for shoots and general operations.
- Maintain oversight of company cards and reconcile all expenses on a weekly basis.
- Aid the Line Producer in initiating new projects and maintaining pertinent documents.
- Support the Line Producer in the finalization of budgets and the management of associated documents.
- Coordinate with the Technical Director and Studio Techs to ensure all studio requirements are met during pre-production.
- Supervise production activities, including staff, crew, and processes, to ensure smooth production operations on shoot days.
- Uphold Electric Monster's ethics and values while performing duties.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Manage, educate, and train production crew team members while fostering a collaborative working environment.
- Maintain composure and lead by example during challenging times, demonstrating resilience and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
- Uphold Electric Monster's ethics and values while performing duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Business, Communications, or related field.
- 5+ years experience working in physical production. Experience working in digital media is a plus.
- Minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience managing people.
- Working knowledge of Google Workspace, and can easily pick up on other project management software utilized by the team e.g. Airtable, Monday, etc