Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate all production-related activities from pre-production to post-production, ensuring deadlines and technical requirements are met.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with broadcast vendors and suppliers, overseeing negotiations, delivery quality, and compliance with agreed service levels.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of audiovisual content production, including preparation of venues or locations, staff, and technical equipment.
• Ensure adequate resources, personnel, equipment, and budget are allocated for each project through careful planning and efficient management.
• Manage the allocated budget, ensuring expenses remain within limits and return on investment is maximized.
• Identify and mitigate risks such as technical issues, production delays, or shifting client requirements to ensure project continuity.
• Ensure productions meet transmission schedules and avoid delays that impact timely delivery.
• Supervise and coordinate technical and support teams to ensure effective collaboration and workflow.
• Negotiate with vendors, casters, and production personnel to secure favorable terms and industry-standard compliance.
• Collaborate with internal departments (content, communication, marketing, commercial) to ensure cohesive production outcomes.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring priorities are balanced, milestones are met, and stakeholders are aligned.
• Adapt to dynamic timelines, maintaining efficiency under pressure while balancing long-term planning with day-to-day execution.
• Support live events and broadcasts by working weekends or outside regular hours when required.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in similar positions.
• Studies in Communication, Journalism, Entertainment Management, or related fields.
• Knowledge of television/film production processes and techniques.
• Experience with audiovisual production, technical equipment, post-production, live broadcasting, on-set safety, production management, and office software.
• Proven experience collaborating with broadcast vendors/suppliers and managing third-party stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines and deliverables simultaneously.
• Skilled in planning, organization, effective communication, conflict resolution, proactivity, customer focus, empathy, teamwork, and flexibility.
• Strong time management skills, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work weekends and adapt to changing schedules in a live production environment.

Department

Operations

Role

Production Manager

Locations

Milan, Italy