Mgr, Unscripted Production

Sony Pictures; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 1,284,000 - 1,652,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading entertainment company located in Mexico is looking for a Manager of Unscripted Production. This role involves overseeing the operational, financial, and administrative aspects of unscripted productions, ensuring compliance with company policies, and fostering communication among key stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of experience in production management, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of finance and administrative processes.

Formación

• 4+ years of production management experience in TV or film, with emphasis on unscripted formats.
• Proven track record handling budgets, cost reports, and large crews.
• Strong background in administrative oversight (contracts, payroll, insurance, compliance).
• Experience liaising with Finance, Legal, HR, and Executive stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership and negotiation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee operational, financial, and administrative aspects of unscripted entertainment productions.
• Develop, manage, and monitor production budgets and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and manage on-set operations.
• Act as primary liaison with producers and executives.
• Support HR and Legal in onboarding and contracts.

Conocimientos

Administrative and financial rigor

Leadership and people management

Excellent organizational and documentation skills

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Decision-making under pressure

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Production, Business Administration, Media, or related fields

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Movie Magic Budgeting / Scheduling

Descripción del empleo

Job Description : Manager, Unscripted Production

Role Summary

The Unscripted Production Manager will oversee and lead the operational, financial, and administrative aspects of unscripted entertainment productions from development through delivery. This role ensures the efficient use of resources, compliance with company policies, and timely delivery of all production deliverables. The Manager acts as the main liaison between executives, producers, vendors, and internal departments, ensuring a strong balance between creative goals and administrative discipline.

Core Responsibilities

Production & Operations

• Develop, manage, and monitor production budgets, cost reports, and forecasts.
• Create and supervise production schedules across pre-production, production, and post-production phases.
• Oversee all production logistics including permits, travel, accommodations, catering, and equipment rentals.
• Manage on-set production operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Supervise and support coordinators, assistants, and other production staff.

Administrative & Financial Oversight

• Implement company policies, compliance standards, and internal procedures across all productions.
• Approve and track vendor contracts, purchase orders, and expense reports.
• Maintain organized documentation (budgets, agreements, call sheets, schedules, deliverables) for audits and future reference.
• Oversee invoice processing and liaise with finance / accounting teams to ensure smooth cash flow.
• Support HR and Legal in onboarding, contracts, and personnel files for production staff.

Communication & Leadership

• Act as primary liaison with producers, executives, and platform representatives.
• Provide regular updates on financial health, schedules, and risks to senior management.
• Lead administrative debriefs and ensure learnings are documented for future productions.
• Foster a positive team culture balancing creative ambition with operational discipline.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s degree in Production, Business Administration, Media, or related fields.

Knowledge

• Languages: Advanced English (oral and written).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in Movie Magic Budgeting / Scheduling.
• Solid understanding of finance, payroll, HR compliance, and cost reporting systems.

Requirements

• 4+ years of production management experience in TV or film, with emphasis on unscripted formats.
• Proven track record handling budgets, cost reports, and large crews.
• Strong background in administrative oversight (contracts, payroll, insurance, compliance).
• Experience liaising with Finance, Legal, HR, and Executive stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership and negotiation skills.

Key Skills

• Administrative and financial rigor.
• Leadership and people management.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving, adaptability, and decision-making under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.