Senior Production Manager

News Corp Australia - Contract Positions – Sydney NSW Hybrid 14d ago , from News Corp Australia - Contract Positions Medium Rare Content Agency (MRCA) is on the lookout for an experienced Senior Production Manager to lead production across the award-winning Coles content ecosystem. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, hands‑on production professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and wants to deliver outstanding creative work for one of Australia’s largest retailers. Reporting to the Executive Creative Director, you will work closely with the Coles Creative team and the Medium Rare Production team to ensure all stills and video production is executed to the highest standard. You’ll play a key role in maintaining efficiency, consistency, and quality across a high volume of work throughout the year. Key Responsibilities Manage scheduling and communications for 400+ shoots per year Oversee production deliverables, ensuring all projects are delivered on time and on budget Collaborate with the wider MRCA Production team to facilitate video shoots across the year Produce stills and video shoots as needed Run PPM meetings and manage production communications Oversee post‑production for both stills and video content Work closely with the studio team to maximise efficiency and workflow Manage production risk assessments, permits, and talent releases Work across food and lifestyle brands within the Coles ecosystem Negotiate rate cards and fees with suppliers and partners Who are you? You are a production expert who loves variety and collaboration. You balance creativity with structure and know how to bring large‑scale projects to life while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. 5–7 years of relevant production experience Proven experience working within the food category Strong process‑driven mindset and exceptional attention to detail Excellent communication and organisational skills A team‑first attitude with a passion for enabling creative excellence News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include: Exclusively ours – Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family Health & wellbeing – Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices) Time off – News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave. Helping you grow – Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion – focused education series) and recognition Financial wellbeing – Support on making the most of your money Perks & discounts – Exclusive offers across a range of products and services Giving back – Make a difference to our communities. Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee‑resource groups and accessibility to multi‑faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms Who are we? Medium Rare is Australia’s leading content and owned media agency. We work with some of the country’s most recognisable brands, including Coles, Bunnings, Qantas, Officeworks, CommBank and L’Oréal Australia & New Zealand, to create award‑winning content and campaigns across print, out‑of‑home, digital and social channels. We celebrate courageous creativity and take pride in our people, our work and our clients. Medium Rare employs more than 200 people across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland. This role is Sydney‑based, working from our Pyrmont office on a hybrid arrangement (three days in the office). What’s next? Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole‑selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit under the DEI section. Category Commercial Content We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia. With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms. Renowned for world‑class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. 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