Manager Marketing Content Production

Puma Group; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE is seeking a Manager, Content Production to lead integrated marketing productions across film, photography, social, digital and omnichannel content. You will manage productions from kickoff to final delivery, partnering with Creative, Marketing and Business Units to ensure on-time, on-budget output.

You will oversee timelines, budgets, external partners, licensing and vendor management, while driving process improvements and ensuring high quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of production experience in a creative agency, production company, or in-house team.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of integrated marketing productions across film, photography, social, digital, and related content deliverables.
• Develop and manage production timelines, ensuring milestones, approvals, budgets, and deliverables are achieved throughout pre-production, production, post-production, and final asset delivery.
• Partner closely with Creative, Creative Project Management, Business Unit, Marketing, and external partners to ensure seamless execution and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide production guidance and recommend practical solutions related to scheduling, budgeting, logistics, and creative execution.
• Manage production budgets, estimates, purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and financial reconciliation for assigned productions.
• Source, evaluate, and coordinate external production partners, including photographers, directors, production companies, editors, agencies, designers, illustrators, and other creative vendors; support negotiations on production services, schedules, and costs while maintaining strong working relationships.
• Identify project risks early and proactively resolve production challenges to ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of production processes, documentation, and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Production management

Budget management

Timeline planning

Stakeholder management

Vendor coordination

Risk management

Travel readiness

Job description

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and to let our individual talent and experience shine.

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YOUR MISSION

The Manager, Content Production is responsible for the successful execution of integrated marketing productions across film, photography, social, digital, and omnichannel content. This role independently manages productions from kickoff through final delivery while partnering closely with creative, marketing, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.

• Manage end-to-end execution of integrated marketing productions across film, photography, social, digital, and related content deliverables
• Develop and manage production timelines, ensuring milestones, approvals, budgets, and deliverables are achieved throughout pre-production, production, post-production, and final asset delivery
• Partner closely with Creative, Creative Project Management, Business Unit, Marketing, and external partners to ensure seamless execution and communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide production guidance and recommend practical solutions related to scheduling, budgeting, logistics, and creative execution
• Manage production budgets, estimates, purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and financial reconciliation for assigned productions
• Source, evaluate, and coordinate external production partners, including photographers, directors, production companies, editors, agencies, designers, illustrators, and other creative vendors; support negotiations on production services, schedules, and costs while maintaining strong working relationships
• Identify project risks early and proactively resolve production challenges to ensure successful project delivery
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of production processes, documentation, and operational efficiencies.

YOUR TALENT

• 3-5 years of production experience in a creative agency, production company, or in-house creative or marketing team
• Experience producing integrated campaigns across photography, film, social, digital, and related channels
• Knowledge of all production phases, including pre-production, production, post-production, localization, versioning, and final delivery
• Experience managing production budgets, schedules, and project documentation
• Understanding of production estimates, licensing, talent and content usage rights, vendor management, and contracts
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated and solutions-oriented, with the ability to manage projects independently and escalation issues appropriately
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 60%

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination. At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide. At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what's next in both sport and culture. PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.