Production Manager

Role Overview

• Manage production logistics for ISL projects
• Keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Support the daily operations of the team
• Support implementation and improvement of workflows and processes
• Manage logistics throughout project lifecycle from development through delivery
• Ensure legal and insurance compliance for all productions
• Support the Director of Operations in creating and managing project budgets
• Track direct costs and staff time associated with each project budget
• Work with the Director of Operations and Producers to create production schedules
• Manage multiple projects and ensure delivery dates are met
• Act as the main point of contact for vendor contracts and invoices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of media production experience
• 3+ years of experience as a Production Manager overseeing staff
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
• Understanding of operations of media production is required
• Familiar with all aspects of production for effective communication with the production team
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex working relationships
• Able to work proactively to solve problems
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills are required
• Microsoft Office and Google Workspace proficiency

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• engaging and comprehensive wellness program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment
• flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave
• 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31
• paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits
• learning and development opportunities
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• pet adoption assistance and insurance
• pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy
• employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit
• a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks