Production Manager, Studios

Job description

About the Role: the employer is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 250 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, World Rugby, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. the employer is a subsidiary of another company, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. Responsibilities: Provide administrative and general support to the Saudi Pro League Production Team based in Riyadh, as well as working across other the employer productions based in the region when required. This is a senior management role with key responsibilities, accountabilities and direct line management of supporting roles. The Production Manager will work closely with senior members of the team, including the Head of Production, Production Executive, Executive Producer and Senior Producers. As this role requires working within a Sports Broadcast environment, you must be able to work unsociable hours and weekends where necessary.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience of dealing with broadcasters, stakeholders and a range of personnel
• Some knowledge of responsibilities in relation to rights and clearances, production work flows, insurance and health and safety
• Ability to produce a production budget
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Organized, efficient, and resilient - oversee and prioritize multiple projects
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written
• Experience managing junior members of the admin team
• An understanding of UK or international TV industries
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Good client liaison skills
• Health & Safety Production Training
• Fluency in Arabic is highly advantageous, but not essential.

Skills