Production Manager – Sports & Culture

Are you the calm, flexible linchpin who can deliver complex productions in new ways - smoothly, safely, on time and on budget?

Then this is for you!
Join our Production Management Team in Salzburg, Austria and oversee the production of a variety of sports and culture events, whether they are long-form, short-form, live or non-live.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

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• IN A NUTSHELL

  In this role, you’ll oversee end-to-end production operations (planning, budgeting, scheduling, and contracts) across the Red Bull Media Network, you’ll work closely with internal teams and external production partners to deliver on time and on budget, and you’ll drive the implementation and tracking of green, sustainable production practices.

• PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS

  You’ll oversee all stages of production - planning, budgeting, scheduling, and contracts - and manage production-related needs across Red Bull Media Network. You’ll make sure each production is delivered smoothly, efficiently, safely, within budget, and on deadline.

  You’ll use your common sense and eye for detail to solve problems and “fight fires” when things don’t go to plan. You’ll be involved from initial planning through to final delivery, ensuring all contractual obligations are met, and you’ll act as the linchpin between all involved stakeholders and departments.

• STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION

  You’ll work hand in hand with other departments involved in the production process, ensuring smooth collaboration and increased efficiency throughout. You’ll be responsible for developing a strong network of established companies and talent, including new production partners, creatives, and vendors.

• FINANCE, CONTRACTS & SUSTAINABILITY

  You’ll handle all financial documentation using global templates, set up filing and support systems based on the global structure, and report on all financial and contractual matters to the Head of Production or Production Executive(s), as well as to the relevant stakeholders and the Finance team. You’ll also play a pivotal role in implementing, tracking, and promoting green production initiatives across all projects.

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• 5+ years of experience working in a production management environment across live and non-live content, including traditional, studio-based, event-based, and remote broadcast models.
• Thorough understanding of the production, editorial and technical processes involved in creating a range of programmes in various formats, from long-form to short-form, for different platforms.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant broadcasting regulations, relevant legislation regulations, and associated procedures, including copyright, data protection and public liability.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, problem-solving mindset, attention to detail and a methodical approach to your tasks.
• Fluent in English. Other languages are not required but will be considered an asset (e.g. German).

• Travel 20-30%