Manager, Production Operations

Authenticbrandsgroup; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Authentic Brands Group in New York is seeking a hands-on Manager, Production Operations to lead day-to-day production for photography, video and integrated campaigns across a portfolio of global brands. You'll ensure scope, timelines and budgets are defined and executed, on-set and in collaboration with Creative, Marketing and external agencies.

Reporting to the VP of Content Production, this role blends on-set production with operations management, building efficiencies, managing vendors and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on production experience with a strong background in photography and video shoot production.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, crew, and creative partners independently and with confidence.
• Experience managing production budgets with full line-item accountability and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to run multiple productions simultaneously across different brands and timelines.
• Strong understanding of post-production workflows, asset management, and delivery requirements.
• Experience with Monday.com or similar production management platforms.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with a calm, solutions-first approach under pressure.
• Fashion, lifestyle, or multi-brand portfolio environment experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in production, marketing, communications, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Translate campaign concepts into clear production plans with defined timelines, budgets, and deliverables across brands and markets.
• Own end-to-end production on select brands — from pre-production through on-set execution and final delivery.
• Manage shoot logistics including crew hiring, location scouting, call sheets, and scheduling.
• Build and maintain vendor and creative partner relationships across photographers, stylists, casting agencies, and post-production vendors.
• Create and manage agency briefs to ensure cross-functional alignment on scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Identify and resolve production risks before they impact timelines or budgets.
• Track and manage project budgets in partnership with Production and Finance.
• Support SOW development and identify opportunities to optimize spend across campaigns.
• Identify efficiencies across shoots including multi-brand and multi-channel execution opportunities.
• Ensure campaigns account for downstream needs including retail, e-commerce, and digital channels.

Skills

Production management

Vendor & crew management

Budget management

Multi-brand production

Post-production workflows

Monday.com

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in production, marketing, communications, or a related field

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

Who We Are

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a global brand and entertainment platform that owns and invests in iconic intellectual property and cultural assets. It accelerates brands through a set of specialized businesses that combine powerful storytelling, premium content, unforgettable live experiences and global commerce. Through a network of more than 1,700 best-in-class licensees and strategic partners across 150 countries and expansive distribution, Authentic’s brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.

Authentic’s diversified portfolio spans more than 50 brands and reaches nearly one billion social media followers. Its roster includes Reebok, Champion, Shaquille O’Neal, David Beckham, Kevin Hart, Sports Illustrated, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, GUESS, Aéropostale, Nautica, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Izod, Van Heusen, Dockers, Ted Baker, Hart Schaffner Marx, Vince, Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Quiksilver, Spyder, Billabong, Volcom, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Prince, Sperry and Hunter.

For more information, visit corporate.authentic.com. Follow Authentic on LinkedIn, Instagram and WeChat.

Why Authentic

You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for a hands-on, solutions-oriented Manager, Production Operations to join our content production team. Reporting directly to the VP of Content Production, you will manage day-to-day production across photography, video, and integrated campaigns for a portfolio of globally recognized brands — ensuring scopes, timelines, and budgets are clearly defined and executed against. This role is equal parts on-set producer and operations manager: you will be on location making productions happen, while partnering across Creative, Marketing, and external agencies to keep complex workflows on track and creative ideas moving toward execution.

This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and real opportunity to grow within an expanding production team.

In this role, you will partner across Creative, Production, Marketing, and external agencies to ensure campaigns are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with business and retail priorities. You will bring structure to complex workflows, manage cross-functional coordination, and help translate creative ideas into executable, high-impact outputs.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Translate campaign concepts into clear production plans with defined timelines, budgets, and deliverables across brands and markets
• Own end-to-end production on select brands — from pre-production through on-set execution and final delivery
• Manage shoot logistics including crew hiring, location scouting, call sheets, and scheduling
• Build and maintain vendor and creative partner relationships across photographers, stylists, casting agencies, and post-production vendors
• Create and manage agency briefs to ensure cross-functional alignment on scope, deliverables, and timelines
• Identify and resolve production risks before they impact timelines or budgets
• Track and manage project budgets in partnership with Production and Finance
• Support SOW development and identify opportunities to optimize spend across campaigns
• Identify efficiencies across shoots including multi-brand and multi-channel execution opportunities
• Ensure campaigns account for downstream needs including retail, e-commerce, and digital channels
• Maintain Monday.com and production tracking systems to keep project status visible across teams

Must Haves

• 7+ years of hands-on production experience with a strong background in photography and video shoot production
• Proven ability to manage vendors, crew, and creative partners independently and with confidence
• Experience managing production budgets with full line-item accountability and financial reporting
• Demonstrated ability to run multiple productions simultaneously across different brands and timelines
• Strong understanding of post-production workflows, asset management, and delivery requirements
• Experience with Monday.com or similar production management platforms
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with a calm, solutions-first approach under pressure
• Fashion, lifestyle, or multi-brand portfolio environment experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in production, marketing, communications, or a related field

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience in a brand licensing or multi-brand portfolio environment
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Monday.com or similar platforms
• Experience supporting global campaigns across retail, wholesale, and digital channels

Primary Location Salary Range:

$90,000 - $100,000

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