Production Manager

Dude Perfect; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Dude Perfect, based in Frisco, TX, is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day production operations for high-energy sports-entertainment content. The role emphasizes budget oversight, safety-focused set operations, and tight cross-team collaboration from pre-production through post-handoff.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in production management in digital media or entertainment, with strong scheduling, budgeting, and vendor management skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in production management, line producing, and/or physical production within digital media, sports or entertainment.
• Proven experience building and supervising production budgets.
• Strong understanding of legal, financial, and compliance considerations in physical production.
• Experience operating as logistical authority on complex, high-scale digital or YouTube-focused production environments.
• Strong understanding of production and post-production timelines, dependencies, and delivery processes.
• Strong expertise in production scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Experience overseeing crews, vendors, and on-set logistics.
• Deep understanding of Branded Content workflows & client management.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects at a time.
• Clear, professional communication skills.
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Slack, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shoot logistics, crew coordination, equipment, locations, and vendors.
• Maintain readiness of production teams prior to shoots.
• Support on-set operations with safety and execution standards.
• Provide leadership with visibility into timelines, bandwidth, and capacity.
• Develop and enforce production processes across teams.

Skills

Production management

Budgeting

Logistics

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Tools

Google Suite

Slack

Project management tools

Job description

About Us

Dude Perfect is a leading entertainment brand known for our thrilling sports videos, epic trick shots, and engaging content that resonates with millions of fans around the world. Our team thrives on collaboration, high energy, and bringing people together for unforgettable moments. If you're passionate about making an impact, love working in a fast-paced environment, and aren't afraid to bring big ideas to life, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Overview

We're looking for a Production Manager to oversee day-to-day production operations across Dude Perfect content. This role will be responsible for driving production clarity, managing cross-channel timelines, and ensuring ambitious, high-concept videos are executed efficiently from pre-production through post handoff. This is a highly operational, leadership-level role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, large-scale production environments. The ideal candidate has expert-level experience managing complex, YouTube-first or sports-entertainment style productions where logistics, safety, and execution must be tightly coordinated while staying on budget. They anticipate production needs early, remain calm under pressure, communicate clearly across teams, and implement structured production processes that allow teams to scale without sacrificing quality or execution.

Responsibilities

• Production Execution
  • Work closely with Producers to ensure shoot logistics, including crew coordination, equipment, locations, and vendors, are properly planned and aligned.
  • Ensure production teams are fully prepared and aligned prior to shoot days.
  • Support structured, efficient on-set operations while maintaining safety and execution standards.
  • Maintain clarity and accountability across production teams during shoots.
• Budgeting & Financial Oversight
  • Build, supervise, and approve production budgets across channels and projects.
  • Maintain visibility into production spend and ensure projects remain within approved scope.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Operations
  • Serve as the primary point of contact to Creative Directors, Legal, and Finance during pre-production and production.
  • Ensure smooth and organized handoffs from Production to Post-Production.
  • Provide leadership with visibility into production timelines, bandwidth, and capacity.
  • Improve communication, tracking, and accountability within the production pipeline.
  • Develop, train, and enforce production processes and standards across teams.
  • Guide and elevate Producers in budgeting, logistics, and operational execution.
  • Maintain clear documentation and workflow standards across productions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in production management, line producing, and/or physical production within digital media, sports or entertainment.
• Proven experience building and supervising production budgets.
• Strong understanding of legal, financial, and compliance considerations in physical production.
• Experience operating as logistical authority on complex, high-scale digital or YouTube-focused production environments.
• Strong understanding of production and post-production timelines, dependencies, and delivery processes.
• Strong expertise in production scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Experience overseeing crews, vendors, and on-set logistics.
• Deep understanding of Branded Content workflows & client management.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects at a time.
• Clear, professional communication skills.
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Slack, and project management tools.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off & holidays
• Unique access to Dude Perfect productions, events, and experiences

Location: This position is located onsite at Dude Perfect HQ3 offices in Frisco, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex)

Dude Perfect is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know—we're happy to help!