Production Manager

ITV Studios, US; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pet insurance

EAP program

Paid time off

Hybrid remote work

Job summary

ITV America in North Hollywood, CA seeks a seasoned unscripted Production Manager to oversee field operations, budgets, and scheduling from pre- to post-production. The role acts as a central hub for logistics, cost tracking, permits, and crew coordination across diverse formats, with travel required domestically and internationally.

The position reports to the Senior Vice President of Production and requires collaborate, mentorship of staff, and strict adherence to budgets and timelines in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years field and stage experience in unscripted productions.
• Strong organizational, operational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, MS Office, production accounting systems and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Onboard and manage freelance teams; align with production practices.
• Track real-time costs, budgets, PO creation, and crew payroll.
• Log environmental data for ALBERT sustainability accreditation.
• Coordinate field and studio logistics, including gear shipping.
• Handle end-to-end travel logistics, flights, hotels, and housing.
• Secure filming permits, location agreements, releases, and safety clearances.
• Lead rate negotiations with suppliers for equipment, travel, and catering.
• Wrap production: equipment returns, reconciliations, and delivery docs.
• Collaborate with departments to implement best practices and improvements.
• Hire, onboard, and mentor production staff; ensure team integration.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, unions, safety, and standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Production management

Field operations

Communication skills

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Production accounting

Travel readiness

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Production accounting systems

Digital call sheets

AI tools

Job description

About ITV America

ITV America, part of ITV Studios, is one of the largest producers of unscripted content in the U.S. The company is behind series such as Peacock’s #1 streaming original Love Island USA , as well as Love Island Games and Love Island: Beyond the Villa , Netflix’s Emmy-winning Queer Eye , FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen , History’s Alone and Pawn Stars , Netflix’s Worst Ex Ever and Worst Roommate Ever , Prime Video’s Going Home with Tyler Cameron , Roku’s Reptile Royalty , OWN’s Love & Marriage: Huntsville and many others.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled unscripted Production Manager to join a collaborative production management team within a leading independent production company.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years field and stage experience across a variety of unscripted genres and formats, including fast-paced reality series, studio setups, and large-scale location shoots.

As Production Manager, you will serve as a central hub for various production operations, following projects through the entire show lifecycle from pre-production through post-production. You will manage day-to-day logistics, field operations, master calendars and shoot schedules, travel logistics, location permitting, and real-time cost tracking throughout every phase of production to ensure projects remain on time and on budget.

Based out of our North Hollywood, CA office and reporting to the Senior Vice President of Production, this role requires flexibility for domestic and international travel based on production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Onboard and collaborate with freelance teams to align with best practices across production finance, operational logistics, filming locations, staffing, and final delivery.
• Assist senior team with real time cost tracking of daily and weekly expenditures, cost reporting, purchase orders, and crew payroll in accordance with approved budgets.
• Work with freelance teams to log environmental data to achieve ALBERT sustainability accreditation.
• Support logistics for field and studio filming, locally and on-location, including technical gear shipping.
• Execute end-to-end travel logistics for crew and talent, including booking flights, hotels, corporate housing, and vehicle rentals.
• Research and secure filming permits, location agreements, appearance releases, certificates of insurance and official safety clearances.
• Lead rate negotiations with third-party suppliers for technical equipment, travel, and catering services.
• Manage end-of-production wrap procedures, including equipment returns, financial account reconciliation, and delivery documentation.
• Work closely with internal departments to establish best practices, offering actionable feedback and suggesting enhancements.
• Hire, onboard, and manage production personnel, ensuring effective integration with teams.
• Maintain compliance with local and international labor laws, union rules, safety protocols, and internal company standards across all phases of production.
• Supervise, mentor, and assign tasks to assistant production managers, coordinators, and production assistants.

Qualifications & Skills

• Exceptional organizational, operational, and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Comprehensive knowledge in location scouting, fast-paced field environments, stage management and operations, and technical gear packages.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities across diverse internal and external groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work both self-sufficiently with minimal guidance and collaboratively in cross-functional team environments.
• High proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, digital call sheet tools, production accounting systems, and emerging AI tools.
• Background in domestic and international production.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel for field operations as required by production schedules.

The pay range for this role is $95,000 to $120,000 annually. The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, which may include office location, education, skills, and experience.

ITV offers benefits, including but not limited to: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, pet insurance, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid time off, and hybrid remote work options upon meeting eligibility requirements.

While ITV remains committed to creating a flexible work environment, we believe that in person collaboration is key. The current requirement is that employees report to the office three (3) days per week.

ITV is for everyone.

ITV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a creative, collaborative, and inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage individuals from historically underrepresented communities to apply.

If you require a reasonable accommodation or adjustment during the application or interview process, please let us know. We're committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience.