Production Manager (Los Angeles)

PragerU is the world's leading conservative nonprofit that is focused on changing minds through the creative use of digital media. Taking full advantage of today's technology and social media, we educate millions of Americans and young people about the values that make America great.

The Production Manager role works closely with our two Directors of Production to produce video content. The Production Team is a dynamic, all-hands-on-deck team with a unique and fast-paced workflow. The right candidate will have a mind for creative problem-solving and logistics, be adaptive, detail-oriented, and proactive, and be knowledgeable in video production. Strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the Directors, spearhead day-to-day production processes for PragerU shows, episodes of shows, or one-off projects. Provide logistics support and leadership, as well as contribute creatively.
Assist with production of video shoots, including communications with guests, scheduling shoots, organizing & providing pre-production logistics, helping on set during filmings, and sending post-filming follow-up/release updates.
Manage priority to-do lists for Directors, including keeping tabs on deadlines and project tracking. Work closely with Directors to manage priority lists for editors.
Be a point person for vendors. Build relationships, kick off projects, communicate schedules, hold all parties accountable, and anticipate problems or delays.
Perform content reviews and contribute creative feedback. Loop in appropriate managers for additional feedback and sign-off. Anticipate needs, timelines, and delays, and formulate solutions when problems arise.
Develop an understanding of brand guidelines and maintain quality control standards.
Assist with administrative duties such as booking travel, booking locations, preparing and updating meeting documents/spreadsheets, and researching possible guests or topics.
Utilize and keep up to date company-wide databases for project tracking and information distribution.
Help build and maintain department Standard Operating Procedure documents, oversee & collect proper presenter/guest paperwork and releases, and process reimbursements and payments

Requirements:

3-5 years experience in a Production-based role.
An established understanding of Video Production processes, terminology, and personnel.
A true Team Player, proactive, helpful, honest, and calm under pressure. This is a no-ego environment where no task is too small.
Flexible and able to “roll with the punches” within an ever-changing game plan, and able to problem-solve on the fly.
Top-notch organizational and time management skills. Able to juggle a wide variety of concurrent projects in different phases.
Imperative to be able to communicate, prioritize, and self-manage.
Highly professional and composed when engaging with a variety of people, and comfortable speaking with high-profile celebrities and personalities. Ready and able to positively represent the Production team and the company.
Adhere to established processes and structures, and able to think critically and make suggestions for improvements when required.
Willing and able to take direction from different leaders but also bring his/her ideas and thoughts to the table.
Passion for our mission and vision.
Some traveling may be required, including flying or driving for long stretches of time.

How to Apply:

To apply, please first review our website at www.prageru.com. Please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@prageru.com. In your cover letter, please include a section explaining how your values align with ours, and why you would want to work at PragerU specifically.