Production Manager - US

concept80•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Concept80 is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of multiple projects across sport, entertainment, and live events. The role combines production management with on-the-ground producing: planning projects in the office and delivering them live on location. It offers involvement across the production lifecycle, from proposals and budgeting through shoot delivery and post-production, with end-to-end ownership and close creative and client involvement. The Production Manager will plan and manage schedules, budgets, logistics, travel, and delivery timelines; scope projects with the Creative Director and Senior Producers; and hire and manage freelance crews, suppliers, and production partners. They will attend shoots as the on-the-ground producer, coordinate crews and solve problems, while serving as a day-to-day contact for key clients. The role also supports creative proposals and treatments, oversees post-production and asset management through final delivery, and tracks and reconciles production costs. This is a full-time role based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a hybrid working environment. Concept80 describes its culture as curious, responsible, collaborative, ambitious, and committed to high standards of craft and delivery.

Requirements

3–4 years’ experience in sports, entertainment, or event-based production.
Agency or studio experience managing multiple productions.
Strong client-facing communication skills.
A calm, solutions-first mindset under pressure.
Strong organisational skills paired with creative empathy.
Passion for creativity and the ecosystem behind building content.
An intrinsically motivated attitude and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
Deep knowledge of social media and digital trends.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Creative thinking and ability to contribute to creative proposals.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day management of multiple productions.
Plan and manage schedules, budgets, logistics, travel, and delivery timelines.
Scope projects in collaboration with the Creative Director and Senior Producers.
Ensure proposals are accurately scoped, drafted, approved, and delivered.
Hire, brief, and manage freelance crews, suppliers, and production partners.
Arrange and lead project debriefs, working with the analytics team on campaign performance.
Attend shoots and act as the on-the-ground producer.
Manage live production logistics, crew coordination, and problem-solving.
Maintain control in fast-moving, high-pressure environments; anticipate risks and resolve issues.
Act as the day-to-day point of contact for key clients and build trusted client relationships.
Communicate progress, changes, and delivery clearly, ensuring client needs are met.
Contribute practical production input to creative proposals and treatments.
Oversee post-production workflows through final delivery.
Manage campaign asset distribution, archiving, and long-term storage, and help clients save assets in central repositories.
Build and manage production budgets alongside Senior Producers, track costs, flag risks, and protect creative output.
Support budget wrap-up, reconciliations, and financial close-out.