Manager, Production Operations

Who We Are Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a global brand and entertainment platform that owns and invests in iconic intellectual property and cultural assets. It accelerates brands through a set of specialized businesses that combine powerful storytelling, premium content, unforgettable live experiences and global commerce. Through a network of more than 1,700 best-in-class licensees and strategic partners across 150 countries and expansive distribution, Authentic’s brands drive more than $36 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide. Authentic’s diversified portfolio spans more than 50 brands and reaches nearly one billion social media followers. Its roster includes Reebok, Champion, Shaquille O’Neal, David Beckham, Kevin Hart, Sports Illustrated, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, GUESS, Aéropostale, Nautica, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Izod, Van Heusen, Dockers, Ted Baker, Hart Schaffner Marx, Vince, Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Quiksilver, Spyder, Billabong, Volcom, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Prince, Sperry and Hunter. For more information, visit corporate.authentic.com . Follow Authentic on LinkedIn , Instagram and WeChat . Why Authentic You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai. What You’ll Do We are looking for a hands-on, solutions-oriented Manager, Production Operations to join our content production team. Reporting directly to the VP of Content Production, you will manage day-to-day production across photography, video, and integrated campaigns for a portfolio of globally recognized brands — ensuring scopes, timelines, and budgets are clearly defined and executed against. This role is equal parts on-set producer and operations manager: you will be on location making productions happen, while partnering across Creative, Marketing, and external agencies to keep complex workflows on track and creative ideas moving toward execution. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and real opportunity to grow within an expanding production team. In this role, you will partner across Creative, Production, Marketing, and external agencies to ensure campaigns are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with business and retail priorities. You will bring structure to complex workflows, manage cross-functional coordination, and help translate creative ideas into executable, high-impact outputs. What You’ll Be Working On Translate campaign concepts into clear production plans with defined timelines, budgets, and deliverables across brands and markets Own end-to-end production on select brands — from pre-production through on-set execution and final delivery Manage shoot logistics including crew hiring, location scouting, call sheets, and scheduling Build and maintain vendor and creative partner relationships across photographers, stylists, casting agencies, and post-production vendors Create and manage agency briefs to ensure cross-functional alignment on scope, deliverables, and timelines Identify and…