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Smosh

Production Manager -- Scripted Content

Smosh, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90067

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Position Overview:

Smosh is on the lookout for a seasoned Production Manager to bolster our Scripted Content division 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

* Reliability and Punctuality - meet deadlines, follow through on commitments, and demonstrate professionalism

Responsibilities:

* Ensure Creative & Production Alignment - Partner closely with the Sr Production Manager to align on creative goals, ensuring efficient scheduling and budgeting that meet project objectives.

* Oversee Production Documents - Facilitate the creation and dissemination of critical production documents, including call sheets and daily schedules, in collaboration with the Sr Production Manager.

* 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 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, specifically within scripted content production.

* 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.