Production Manager
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13 hours ago
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Job Summary
Job Description
Location:
London GBCondé Nast is a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue GQ Glamour CN Traveller Vanity Fair Wired The World of Interiors House & Garden and Tatler among many others.
We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print digital video and social platforms.
Condé Nast thrives on collaboration and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).
We value diversity of background views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities skills and contributions recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.
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The Role
The Production Manager will coordinate with various brand teams and departments to facilitate the efficient production of editorial content for British Vogue GQ UK House & Garden Tatler and other titles. This role is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of content ensuring Producers are supported on their productions so they are on time and within budget while strictly adhering to established policies procedures and first-class creative standards.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Production in the US the Production Manager will supervise one direct report. They will work closely with the Executive Director and the Director of Production Management Operations to execute new processes maintain departmental structure and track project progress (including timelines budgets and contracts). Additionally they will provide administrative and logistical support for staffing legal and finance functions to ensure seamless production workflows across the US & UK Productions.
This role is based in our London office.
What will you be doing
Supervise one direct report.
Coordinate with the Director to ensure local workflows stay aligned with company goals.
Implement and support established processes.
Focus on project estimates budget forecasting and variance reporting.
Monitor and report on finances to ensure costs stay within budget.
Administer and review invoices and payroll for final approval.
Analyse crew/vendor data (maintained by the PC) to identify long-term cost-saving opportunities or shifts in preferred suppliers.
Initiate production risk assessments and declarations.
Coordinate production logistics from development to delivery including equipment travel logistics on-site production needs releases and various other production requirements.
Liaise and source vendors and freelance crews.
Maintain a freelance database and crew network.
Facilitate and coordinate day-to-day production workflows.
Act as a review for all production risk assessments and declarations prepared by PC.
Coordinate and facilitate insurance permits contracts and rights issues.
Serve as the primary point of escalation for vendors or talent issues that the PC cannot resolve.
Who you are:
Proven experience in Production Management with a deep understanding of day-to-day logistics including budgeting scouting releases POs call sheets and equipment booking.
Ability to supervise junior staff and implement established workflows and departmental processes effectively.
Competent in coordinating vendors and crews including scheduling basic contract administration and negotiating standard rates.
Strong background in production logistics including permitting international travel arrangements and multi-region production requirements.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines and maintain detailed records in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communicator capable of providing concise updates to stakeholders and maintaining accurate project documentation.
Knowledgeable in production compliance including permitting basic labour law international visas/carnets safety protocols and insurance requirements.
Proficient in G-Suite and industry-standard budgeting cost-reporting and project management software.
Technically literate in camera lighting audio and post-production equipment is needed to better support creative teams.
Solid understanding of the brands content style programming goals and creative positioning.
Does this sound like you
Please upload your CV and cover letter/portfolio which highlights why youd love to take on this role and why youre a great match for what were looking for.
What benefits do we offer
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
Youll have access to a competitive pension scheme Bupa Private Healthcare Season ticket loans and eye tests.
We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing including core hours 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location) access to our Employee Assistance Programme corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
Were a dog friendly office plus youll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.
We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub where youll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training available in local languages.
Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives exchange ideas and work on community priorities for our global workforce.
What happens next
If you are interested in this opportunity please apply below and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status age familial status and other legally protected characteristics.
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About Company
Als exklusivstes Medienunternehmen der Welt zählt Condé Nast weltweit bekannte Marken wie VOGUE, GLAMOUR, GQ und AD Architectural Digest zum Portfolio.
