Production Manager

Gravity Media•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The NORAM Production Manager is responsible for coordinating production resources for MVP’s studio teams and remote work across North America. The ideal candidate would have extensive experience in video production tailored for social platform, advertising and broadcast content. They should possess an established network of production professionals across major US markets and our studio regions. This is a full time hybrid position with in-studio or on-location presence near our LA studio. The role supports logistic and documentation needs for video production such as crewing, equipment, casting, and fabrication requests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Film, Production, Communications, Media, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Extensive experience in video production, specifically for social platforms, advertising, and broadcast content.
Established network of production professionals across major US markets and studio regions in North America.
Proven track record managing both in-studio and on-location production logistics.
Experience managing budgets, quotes, billing, and vendor relationships.
Ability to work remotely with flexible hours, up to 30 hours per week.
Strong organizational and project management skills to coordinate multiple production resources efficiently.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to serve as a primary point of contact and facilitate collaboration.
Proficiency in production budgeting, quoting, and financial tracking.
Knowledge of equipment rental, crew hiring, casting, and location permitting processes.
Ability to manage travel logistics and remote crew coordination.
Detail-oriented with strong documentation and process improvement capabilities.
Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while maintaining alignment with cross-functional teams.
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate and resolve production challenges proactively.

Responsibilities

Manage logistics for large-scale product or content shoots, including:
Hiring and managing supplementary crew members such as casting directors, directors of photography (DPs), production designers, and set fabricators.
Establishing vendor and equipment rental relationships; overseeing gear and vehicle rentals.
Securing and managing props and wardrobe.
Managing and securing casting for on camera talent as well as talent clearances and releases.
Creating quotes, managing budgets, and handling billing.
Manage logistics for large-scale product or content shoots on location, including:
Hiring and managing remote and traveling crew members to capture content.
Securing talent and appearance releases, location permits, location rentals, wardrobe and props.
Handling travel arrangements when needed.
Creating quotes, managing budgets, and handling billing.
For projects that are out of studio, serve as the primary point of contact between flex crew and internal/external stakeholders to ensure alignment on the project’s needs and resources.
For in studio projects, collaborate closely with MVP Production Supervisors, Content Leads and other cross-functional partners to understand production needs and translate them into actionable plans for project success.
Communicate budget updates, and logistical details clearly, proactively and in a timely fashion to all relevant parties.
Facilitate regular check-ins and status updates with MVP studio teams, flex personnel, and vendors to address challenges and ensure smooth execution.
Take ownership of refining and improving production documentation processes, i.e. quotes and budgets, to ensure clarity, consistency, and efficiency.
Ensure all production feedback, decisions, and outcomes are accurately documented for transparency and future reference.
Other related items as assigned.
Ensuring that all company risk assessments are observed where applicable to your role, taking ownership of improvements and escalating concerns where necessary.