Production Manager - Mercury Studios

Job Description

Mercury Studios – the studio behind MIXTAPE (Paramount+), MY LIFE AS A ROLLING STONE (BBC / EPIX), IF THESE WALLS COULD SING (Disney+), SHANIA TWAIN: NOT JUST A GIRL (Netflix) as well as a wealth of live music concert capture, podcasts, branded content and a burgeoning slate of scripted projects – are looking for a Production Manager for the US Slate to play a key role in driving the successful production of both our in house and co-production projects, and be part of building the production department in the US.

How you'll CREATE:

Co-Productions:
• Review and vet third-party production budgets ensuring best possible utilization of investment throughout the production
• Manage co-production partner on-boarding process including reviewing cash flow schedule, reviewing deliverables, setting up vendor accounts, creating PO's and communicating with finance team
• Declare projects to the UMG wrap around Insurance programme
• Work closely with creative lead / producers to supervise all administrative aspects of active productions
• Attend regular production meetings and communicate any budget and/or schedule changes to internal stakeholders (sales, post, physical goods)
• Work with the Head of Post Production on tech spec and delivery to Mercury
• Work with production legal to vet and deliver all necessary agreements and maintain up-to-date legal binder (COE, Permits, Licenses, Contractors, etc.)
• Work closely with Post Supervisor to manage asset delivery to exhibitors/distributors
• Perform post-project production wrap ensuring all assets and paperwork are properly delivered and stored

In House Productions:
• Create budgets for US based projects, or UK based projects which have shoots in the US
• Build network and relationships with production service and post production companies
• Build network and relationships with freelancers and crew
• Work hand in hand with UK production lead to ensure shoots are executed
• Attend and be on the ground support for shoots as needed

General:
• Manage the implementation of company production process to allow growth at scale
• Work with internal creative and marketing teams on materials needed for press, promo and awards submissions, be first point of contact for any assets needed

Bring your VIBE:
• 5 years experience in a production company
• Knowledge of music industry

Perks Playlist:
• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
• 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
• • Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

All UMG employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR or Antigen test before entering any Company offices unless they have been approved for an exemption or unless prohibited by applicable law.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer.

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Job Category:
Creative, Design & Production

Salary Range:
$60,552.00 - $133,650.00

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk5j80-3-22-217-190-42 in your application.