JUNIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER - WHISPER KSA

The Whisper Group; Al-Kharj; Hybrid; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global production company is seeking a Junior Production Manager to join their team in Riyadh, KSA. The role includes supporting production executives, managing travel arrangements, and handling budgets. Ideal candidates will have experience in production and strong organizational skills. This position offers a 5-day workweek with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Production Coordinator or Junior Production Manager.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Production Executive & Management team.
• Plan shoots and book travel arrangements.
• Prepare budgets for various production types.
• Schedule edits and manage post production.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience managing multiple projects

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to assist in planning and budgeting

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Overview

Whisper is a leading global production company, specialising in sports, unscripted and branded entertainment. Our diverse team of over 270 team members work in offices across the UK, Middle East and beyond, producing top level sports such as PFL, Formula One, UEFA and The Paralympics, as well as branded content, prime-time documentaries and entertainment quiz shows for a raft of broadcasters.

In 2023 Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for an International Emmy. It is co-owned by Sony Pictures Television and is a seven-times Broadcast Best Places to Work. We are looking for a Junior Production Manager to join our Whisper team in Riyadh, KSA working across the slate including Live & Non-Live Sport, Branded & Documentaries.

The role is best suited to a highly experienced Production Coordinator or Junior Production Manager, who thrives under pressure and can adapt quickly within a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You’ll need to be proactive and able to work independently, while also recognising when to escalate issues or seek guidance. Strong leadership skills and the ability to drive a team forward are essential. This is mainly an office-based role with the possibility of on-location work at times, working with the Production Executives, Production Managers, Producers & wider production team.

This role is subject to Saudisation requirements and therefore open to Saudi nationals only. Whisper is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices, in line with local law.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct support to the Production Executive & Production Management team, assisting with the communication of key production information to Producers and the editorial team
• Planning shoots, OBs, booking crews and travel arrangements
• Organising and booking travel for contributors & talent both in KSA and Internationally
• Negotiating rates with external suppliers and crew
• Preparing call sheets with accurate and detailed movement orders
• Understanding of Health & Safety policies, to support writing of Risk Assessments
• Preparing budgets for various production types
• Reporting any budgetary issues to the Production Manager whilst tracking costs via cost managers
• Scheduling edits; often juggling key personnel time with diverse requirements and limited availability
• Clearing music & archive material and reporting correctly
• Understanding and distributing accurate client requirements to ensure that all deliverables are completed in a timely manner, in order to fulfil the brief

Please note that responsibilities may be amended, added to, or removed to reflect the changing needs of the production or organisation.

Skills

• Good communication skills and an aptitude to learn new tasks as well as a strong team ethic
• Experience of managing multiple projects for different clients / broadcasters
• Comfortable working in a pressurised environment within production team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• The ability to assist in planning and budgeting various productions including OB, location & digital filming
• Managing post production schedules and delivery specification
• You will have good prior knowledge of rights & music clearance; post production paperwork inc & archive clearance
• Technical knowledge including camera / ingesting rushes
• Ability to work effectively with others and manage relationships in a diverse team including the ability to manage up and provide positive and effective support to the editorial
• A proactive attitude to work and promoting a positive work ethic in the team
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to react quickly to project changes
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads and new systems

Location

Riyadh, KSA

Working Days

5 day week, x4 days in office and x1 day WFH. You will be expected to work with the team to plan a schedule based on production requirements. Whisper offer the option of flexitime hours subject to production requirements.

Start: ASAP

Salary: Based on experience

Application Closing: Monday 15th September

How to apply: Please send a CV and cover note telling us in your own way why you are the right candidate for this role.