Production Manager (October)

Cavalry Freelancing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavalry Freelancing in NYC seeks a production lead for a global brand shoot, based in NYC or able to travel at own cost. You will oversee pre-production, shoot and wrap, coordinating crews, talent, locations and vendors.

Responsibilities include building a production schedule, monitoring permits, insurance, equipment, logistics, call sheets, and on-set operations. You will ensure clear communication and contingency planning for weather or schedule changes, while delivering cost reconciliation.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating large-brand shoots or events.
• Strong ability to build and manage production schedules and budgets.
• Excellent communication with clients, agencies, crew and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Confirm crew, talent, locations and key vendors.
• Manage permits, insurance, equipment and logistics.
• Build and maintain production schedule and budget.
• Coordinate client/agency requirements.
• Manage transport, catering and on-set logistics.
• Prepare call sheets and production paperwork.
• Ensure smooth daily run and clear team communication.
• Plan contingencies for weather, locations and schedule changes.
• Manage wrap, returns and final cost reconciliation.

Skills

Production coordination

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Client communication

Job description

NYC GLOBAL BRAND SHOOT

Must be based in NYC or able to travel at own cost

Overview
Global brand shoot in NYC requiring a streamlined, well-coordinated production across pre-production, shoot and wrap.

Production Focus

• Confirm crew, talent, locations and key vendors
• Manage permits, insurance, equipment and logistics
• Build and maintain production schedule and budget
• Coordinate client/agency requirements
• Manage transport, catering and on-set logistics
• Prepare call sheets and production paperwork
• Ensure smooth daily run and clear team communication
• Plan contingencies for weather, locations and schedule changes
• Manage wrap, returns and final cost reconciliation

Priority: Safe, efficient production with strong communication and a high level of client service.