Mgr, Unscripted Production
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Job Location:
Mexico City - Mexico
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description: Manager Unscripted Production
Role Summary
The Unscripted Production Manager will oversee and lead the operational financial and administrative aspects of unscripted entertainment productions from development through delivery. This role ensures the efficient use of resources compliance with company policies and timely delivery of all production deliverables. The Manager acts as the main liaison between executives producers vendors and internal departments ensuring a strong balance between creative goals and administrative discipline.
Core Responsibilities
Production & Operations
- Develop manage and monitor production budgets cost reports and forecasts.
- Create and supervise production schedules across pre-production production and post-production phases.
- Oversee all production logistics including permits travel accommodations catering and equipment rentals.
- Manage on-set production operations ensuring safety efficiency and compliance.
- Supervise and support coordinators assistants and other production staff.
Administrative & Financial Oversight
- Implement company policies compliance standards and internal procedures across all productions.
- Approve and track vendor contracts purchase orders and expense reports.
- Maintain organized documentation (budgets agreements call sheets schedules deliverables) for audits and future reference.
- Oversee invoice processing and liaise with finance/accounting teams to ensure smooth cash flow.
- Support HR and Legal in onboarding contracts and personnel files for production staff.
Communication & Leadership
- Act as primary liaison with producers executives and platform representatives.
- Provide regular updates on financial health schedules and risks to senior management.
- Lead administrative debriefs and ensure learnings are documented for future productions.
- Foster a positive team culture balancing creative ambition with operational discipline.
Preferred Education
Bachelors degree in Production Business Administration Media or related fields.
Knowledge
- Languages: Advanced English (oral and written).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint).
- Proficiency in Movie Magic Budgeting/Scheduling.
- Solid understanding of finance payroll HR compliance and cost reporting systems.
Requirements
- 4 years of production management experience in TV or film with emphasis on unscripted formats.
- Proven track record handling budgets cost reports and large crews.
- Strong background in administrative oversight (contracts payroll insurance compliance).
- Experience liaising with Finance Legal HR and Executive stakeholders.
- Excellent leadership and negotiation skills.
Key Skills
- Administrative and financial rigor.
- Leadership and people management.
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Problem-solving adaptability and decision-making under pressure.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Management Experience
- 5S
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Production Management
- Kaizen
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
About Company
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