Production Executive

Buzz 16; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports entertainment company in Manchester is seeking a Production Executive to manage live and non-live sports projects. Responsibilities include overseeing event delivery, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with production standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the sports industry, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multitask. A valid UK driving license and flexibility for travel are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Production Manager or Senior Production Manager in Sports.
• Ability to build and manage detailed budgets for live and non-live productions.
• Excellent organizational skills with multitasking capability.
• Knowledge of production and post-production workflows.
• Adaptable problem solver with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of assigned live events and digital productions.
• Oversee production planning, schedules, and execution of show.
• Support the Head of Production to ensure efficient contract execution.
• Handle budget preparation and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with broadcast standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Budget management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Client-facing experience

Job description

Welcome to Buzz 16! We create thevery bestin live and non-live sports entertainment for linear and digital platforms. Working with the biggest stars in sport, across the world’s leading broadcasters.

We believe inTogetherness, Inclusivity & Trust.Doing what we love and loving what we do.We’repassionate about innovation and creativity, producing thevery bestsports content that inspires and entertains.

We’relooking for an enthusiastic,hands onProductionExecutivetoworkforour Sports Division inManchester, delivering highqualityandfastturnaroundprojectsacrossdigital and broadcast platforms.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managingend to enddelivery of assigned live events and digital productions.
• Overseeing production planning, schedules, call sheets, and runofshow execution
• Supporting the Head of Production (HOP) to ensure efficient contract execution, meeting cash flow milestones, and overseeing the revenue invoicing process.
• Handling budget preparation, financial reporting, and reconciliation throughout the contract term.
• Approving expenses, invoices, and timecards within agreed limits.
• Identifyingcostefficiencieswithout compromising production quality.
• Conductingregular operational meetings with the Production Management and Editorial Team to ensure logistical and technical planning is in place.
• Overseeing the technical infrastructure of the service provision andidentifyingand addressing any risks in delivery to theappropriate channels.
• Coordinating to ensuretimelyapproval and delivery of running orders, graphics, music, paperwork, and files.
• Supervising the delivery of call sheets, risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols and supporting the Production Management team asrequired.
• Ensuring compliance with broadcast standards, rights agreements, andanyleague requirements.

Who You Are:

• You have extensive experience as aProduction Manager/Snr Production Manager, working towards Production Executivewithin the Live and Non-Live Sports TV and digital industry landscape.
• Youareable tobuild, manage and forecast detailed budgets for Live and Non-Live Sportsbudgets,raisingany concernsin a timely manner.
• You have experience in clientfacing roles and have collaborated regularly with renowned facility providers in the industry.
• Youarehighlyorganised, can think on yourfeetand are able to multitask.
• You know all about the rights and clearances as well as production and post-production workflows, insurance, and health & safety.
• Youareadaptable,problemsolverand quick thinking with a flexible approach.
• You have excellent communication skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• You are happy travelling to sporting events and working weekends.
• You have a valid UK DrivingLicence.

If youareorganised, quickthinking, and experienced in delivering Live and Non-Live Sports productions,we’dlove to hear from you!

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Buzz 16 is anequalopportunitiesemployercommitted to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.