Production Executive

TKO•Stamford, CT

14d

About The Position

Who We Are: IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

Requirements

Effective leader with experience of managing and developing teams
Minimum five or more years of experience at Production Manager level, of both Live to include Outside Broadcast and Studio, and non-live content
Demonstrable project management experience
Effective communication skills
Experience of formulating and managing large and complex budgets
A strategic understanding of the need to exploit all platforms and revenue streams
Strong negotiating skills
Sound commercial judgement
Excellent organisational skills
An understanding of the commissioning process for broadcasters, federations and other third party clients
Solid understanding of employment law, contract and copyright, union agreements, conditions of service, equal opportunities, corporate social responsibility, and health and safety at work.
Highly developed computer software skills
Experience of working in a high pressure environment with the ability to deliver results when under pressure
Tact and diplomacy
Able to plan and prioritise workload effectively

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management of programmes/projects, as specified by the HoP, and ensuring they are produced efficiently and on budget and adhere to compliance and H&S guidelines with appropriate production insurance in place.
To control the management of programme budgets and monitor all programme costs to ensure that budgets are met, appropriate efficiencies achieved and appropriate margins are attained, advising the Head of Production in situations when concerns arise.
To liaise and manage Client requests on the ground in conjunction with the Head Of Production and Head of Content in the US to assist in the running of Department.
To oversee all financial reporting internally and to the Client, managing all systems effectively and accurate forecasting with the Team.
To effectively manage all staffing/resource matters in line with company HR policy including a proactive approach towards career development, diversity and performance management. Liaising with the HR team as appropriate.
To effectively manage upwards and maintain clear lines of communication with Executive Producers and VPs, ensuring that any potential issues are highlighted at the earliest opportunity.
To effectively manage and develop relevant production teams including appraisals, succession planning and ongoing coaching and development, as well as building a healthy team environment and relationships.
To develop relationships with senior staff across other the business to ensure that company Architecture is leveraged.
To develop relationships with relevant external stakeholders, including clients and suppliers.
To oversee and spot check productions where applicable to ensure they adhere to legislation, editorial and production guidelines and provide guidance on any issues ensuring that that all programmes meet copyright, legal, commercial rights and delivery requirements.
To provide commercial advice to programme producers and recommend methods to facilitate reduced costs and increased efficiency.
To be aware of current industry practices (including sustainable production techniques, mental health awareness, DEI and professional development) in order to deliver the most cost effective budget, acting as champion in at least one of these areas, where possible
To oversee the delivery of all programme material, ensuring that all post-production paperwork is satisfactorily completed meeting necessary timetables.
Provide accurate financial forecast and production updates to the HOP and Head Of Content, identifying problems/risks in time to provide workable solutions.
Keep abreast of industry developments and to share knowledge and experience with colleagues.
May be expected to production manage output at times – as well as to get shows up and running in order to hand over to departmental Production Manager(s) or to cover Production Manager(s) leave as necessary.