Senior Production Manager
Core
Oversee large-scale sports productions including live outside broadcasts and studio shows, managing logistics, budgets, and teams to meet client requirements.
Role type
Senior Production Manager (Live OBs & Studio)
Builds
Live sports events, studio shows, and multi-channel content for major federations and leagues.
Domain
Sports marketing and live event production
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Production management, budget forecasting, vendor negotiation, team leadership, health and safety compliance, technical workflow knowledge, contract management
Preferred skills
Experience with live OBs, archive and music clearance knowledge, sustainability initiatives
Technologies
Production and post-production technologies, broadcast workflows
Responsibilities
Lead studio and match production teams on logistical planning; manage and monitor programmed budgets; negotiate contracts with vendors and freelancers; oversee health and safety procedures and insurance; recruit and mentor junior production staff; manage production documentation and call sheets.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management