Production Manager

**Keen to manage the strategic and organisational planning of the production department and overseeing a slate of content from development through to delivery? Then join our Red Bull Studios team.**:
Red Bull Studios is a newly found entity with the goal to create entertainment-first, commercially viable content that embodies the Red Bull values and philosophy and therefore the distinctive brand voice. Red Bull Studios develops, finances, produces and co-produces top tier television programming and theatrical documentaries to surprise audiences worldwide on leading broadcast channels, streaming platforms and in cinemas.

RESPONSIBILITIES**
Areas that play to your strengths**:
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:
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- SCHEDULING & BUDGETING

In this role, you’ll conduct feasibility on treatments and scrub budgets with schedules, working with internal and external producers to drive efficiencies, and providing feedback to senior management on viability and risks. You’ll own a year-round production calendar - this includes collaborating with internal teams to run the day-to-day schedules as well as ensuring information on production and timelines is regularly updated and communicated.
- OPERATIONS

You’ll constantly evaluate and improve internal processes, quality of operational precision by proactively assessing our current ways of working across the business to maximize our output and streamline workflows. In addition, you’ll manage production department scheduling, workflows, guidelines, and processes, making the best use of the software and tools available. You’ll build strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders, and find efficiencies between Feature Films, Original Series and Unscripted production.
- REPORTING

As Production Manager, you’ll track and manage development and production costs, producing a monthly status report. You’ll work with our Finance team, ensure accurate forecasting for your slate of development projects and green lit productions, collating all information from external and internal stakeholders to inform senior management. Furthermore, you’ll be responsible for project cashflow planning throughout the year.
- INNOVATION

Another part of the role is to keep abreast of industry developments, changes in technology, tools, and partnerships, that could benefit us from a creative or financial point of view. You’ll support the development team in driving innovation and continuous improvement throughout the production and support the sourcing and development of a strong network of experienced production partners, vendors, and talent. You’ll support the development team in driving innovation and continuous improvement throughout the production.

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EXPERIENCE**
Your areas of knowledge and expertise**:
that matter most for this role:

- 5+ years of international experience working within the media production industry, across premium international series, formats, and feature documentaries
- Strong understanding of production, editorial and technical processes involved in the making of a range of programs across various genres
- Excellent financial and analytical skills and extensive experience in development and production budget creation, negotiation, tracking and management alongside a strong understanding of editorial ambition
- Proven ability to proactively find solutions to financial challenges, being a strong problem solver and tactful negotiator, with a good understanding of rights
- Motivated team player with a hands-on mentality, diplomatic, good organisational skills, adaptable and proactive
- University degree or equivalent work experience
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Travel 10%
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