Senior Production Operations Manager
About The Position
Barstool Sports is seeking a Senior Production Operations Manager for its Production Operations team, based out of the Chicago office and reporting to the Director of Production. The role oversees operational planning and execution for larger-scale and high-priority productions in and outside the Chicago office. The Senior Manager partners with Production leadership and manages production schedules, vendors, facilities, logistics, and cross-functional communication from pre-production through completion. The role oversees complex projects, addresses operational challenges, and develops processes to improve the efficiency and scalability of production operations. It is a hands-on position in a fast-paced, nontraditional production environment requiring strong judgment, organization, communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in production operations, production management, video production, media, entertainment, or a related field.
- Significant experience managing complex productions, projects, or operational workflows.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and organizational levels.
- Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to think creatively and operate effectively in a fast-paced, nontraditional production environment.
- Ability to remain composed and make decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Strong understanding of production safety, EHS regulations, and best practices.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and production/project management tools.
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, and outside normal business hours when production needs require.
- Willingness to travel periodically for select productions and projects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing or mentoring junior production or operations staff.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day operational planning and execution of larger-scale and high-priority productions based out of the Chicago office.
- Project manage productions from initial planning and pre-production through execution, wrap, and post-mortem.
- Coordinate production logistics, including equipment, facilities, transportation, supplies, travel, set builds, vendors, and freelancers.
- Ensure productions follow company policies, safety requirements, and applicable EHS regulations; coordinate certificates of insurance and permits when necessary.
- Communicate priorities, deadlines, responsibilities, and potential issues to relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain production budgets for assigned short- and long-term projects.
- Book and coordinate ENG crews and other production resources as needed, working with Legal on contracts and terms.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve SOPs, workflows, and processes to increase the efficiency and scalability of Chicago production operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve production planning, communication, resource allocation, and cost management.
- Provide hands-on operational support during productions when needed.
- Travel periodically to support select remote productions or larger projects as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits
- 4% 401(k) employer match
- Unlimited vacation time, including Summer break in July and Holiday break in December
- Monthly employer contribution toward cell phone reimbursement
- Employee discount to the Barstool Sports store
- Financial wellness benefits through Origin
- Monthly UberEats stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
