Production Manager

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.