Production Manager Studios

**Who We Are:** IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to lead the production management of the Apple F1 non-live Original Content team. **Applications will close on Wednesday 22nd July at 11.59pm UK Time.** **Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities** * Support the senior editorial team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Apple F1 Content department. * Manage filming schedules and content delivery timelines, ensuring appropriate crew and equipment are booked. * Coordinate shoots with the Production Coordinator, including booking freelancers and preparing call sheets. * Act as the lead point of contact on-site and through post-production until final delivery to clients/broadcasters. * Oversee content workflows from concept to delivery, including scheduling editors and post-production. Oversee the delivery of digital and social content, ensuring platform-specific requirements, formats, and deadlines are met. * Ensure all deliverables and production paperwork are completed accurately and on time. * Ensure content complies with legal, editorial, and production guidelines; flag and advise on potential risks. * Prepare and manage budgets, cost reports, and updates for senior stakeholders. * Oversee production budgets across studio and remote shoots, advising on cost efficiency and feasibility. * Support cost tracking, invoicing, and purchase orders (e.g. via Fieldglass) alongside the Production Coordinator. * Assist with implementing pre- and post-production schedules. * Ensure risk assessments and health & safety requirements are in place for all production activity. * Maintain awareness of financial, legal, and regulatory requirements (e.g. IR35, A1 forms, Schengen rules). * Manage or flag the need for contracts and agreements (e.g. suppliers, locations, releases). * Adhere to departmental procedures (e.g. finance, travel policies). * Troubleshoot issues and support ad hoc needs across the non-live department. * Undertake additional duties as required within the scope of the role. **Knowledge and Experience** **Mandatory**  * Proven production management experience, including cost tracking and forecasting across pre-production, production, and post-production. * Strong working knowledge of insurance, legal requirements, and health & safety policies within a production environment. * Demonstrated experience managing post-production and compliance processes, including archive, music and third-party clearances, filming permits, contracts, insurance, and risk assessments. * Experience collaborating with editorial teams to develop and deliver content schedules. **Desirable** * Experience working on international or high-profile productions, with strong stakeholder management, efficient production processes, and a solid understanding of digital and social content delivery within multi-platform workflows * Strong understanding of studio and remote broadcast production workflows. **Qualifications and Training** *  Health & Safety Production Training **Working Conditions** * This is a fixed-term contract role until 31st December 2026, based at our office in Stockley Park, Uxbridge. * Possible weekend work and unsocial hours required. **TKO EEO Statement:** TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. 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