Production Manager

PragerU

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • $80,000-95,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Location: Los Angeles, CA (onsite)Our mission is to promote American values through the creative use of digital media, technology and edu-tainment. We're proud to be voted among the “Best Place to Work in Los Angeles” by the LA Business Journal 4 years in a row.The Production Manager will be responsible for implementing logistics and communications for the Heads of Production, from pre-production through post-production. The ideal candidate will be hyper-organized with extreme attention to detail, have strong communication skills, and have the ability to juggle multiple fast-moving projects concurrently. This is a hands-on role on a small team; a successful candidate will be a “doer” (not a “conductor”) who thrives in the world of bringing order to chaos.Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support the Heads of Production with project organization and production logistics for multiple content lines, including rapid-turnaround podcasts, dynamic profile pieces, educational short-form videos, and more.
  • This role will be highly involved in a very high-pressure, high-stakes content line with rapid turnarounds, ever-shifting priorities, and lots of eyes on the process. The ideal candidate will be able to thrive in this world.
  • Keep multiple projects on track at the same time. Anticipate needs, timelines, and delays, and formulate solutions when problems arise.
  • Be a point person for vendors. Drive deadlines, manage relationships and communications, monitor timelines and budgets, and enforce PragerU standards.
  • Spearhead emails and communications, book locations, secure permits, and assist on set during filming sessions. Serve as a host for visiting talent.
  • Push post-production processes. Set up creative review sessions, take notes, liaise with editors, and hold all parties accountable to timelines and needs. Watch cuts and clips for quality control, spellcheck, sources/fact-check, note check, etc.
  • Manage databases, project tracking, status updates, research on potential guests, regular reporting, and calendars. Field communications in a very fast-paced environment.
  • Oversee proper licensing and license tracking of all assets such as stock footage, music, sfx, etc.
  • Assist with writing and organizing documents, status updates, creative summaries, treatments, scripts, titles and copy, promos, etc.
Successful Candidates Will Possess:
  • 5-7+ years of production experience (pre-production, day-of, post-production, delivery).
  • Top-notch organizational and time management skills. Able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and be self-sufficient.
  • A true Team Player, proactive, helpful, honest, and calm under pressure. This is a no-ego environment where no task is too small.
  • Technologically savvy and process-minded.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, discernment, and extreme attention to detail.
  • A passion for organizing, including updating databases, building spreadsheets, and notetaking.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
How to Apply: First review our website at . Read our annual report . Submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, include a section explaining how your values align with ours, and why you would want to specifically work at PragerU.What We Do: We promote American values through educational videos for people of all ages. People come to PragerU for a variety of reasons, but they all have one thing in common: They want to grow—intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. To learn more about PragerU, visit .Salary Range: The salary target for this role is $80,000 - $95,000. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and most recent market data. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on personal and company performance, in addition to our robust benefits package.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.An error page could appear for several reasons. If a technical issue occurs while applying, we suggest double checking a few things. .Please note that we constantly have ideas and concepts pitched to us which we appreciate. Most ideas and concepts are not protectable and are freely available for the public and PragerU to use or modify and use. From time to time where they are not, you agree that by presenting these ideas and concept, and in consideration of PragerU reviewing these ideas and concepts, you hereby grant to PragerU an irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free and non-exclusive license to use, modify and exploit for any purpose any ideas and concepts and any expressions of those ideas and concepts. Nothing herein precludes you from using any ideas or concepts presented.

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