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 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 - 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.