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About the Role

The Production Manager will oversee daily operations of the Production Services team, managing logistics, scheduling, client communications, and workflow coordination to support department growth and client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all active Production Services jobs, ensuring timely coordination and execution.
• Book and manage crew, schedule prep time, and coordinate interdepartmental logistics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for PS clients, crew, and internal teams.
• Lead client calls, pre-production meetings, and post-job debriefs.
• Create and manage timecards for internal and freelance staff; coordinate payroll submissions with HR.
• Submit and track purchase orders; ensure timely payments to freelancers and vendors.
• Coordinate all production-related travel: flights, hotels, cars, per diems.
• Provide after-hours support and coordinate last-minute staffing as needed.
• Create budgets and proposals for client projects; lead client negotiations.
• Monitor and improve department workflows and operational efficiencies.
• Support the Director of PS in identifying growth opportunities and managing large-scale projects.
• Mentor and lead the PS Coordinator and technical team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media, Communications, Event Management, or equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in production services, operations, or live event coordination, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven track record as a coordinator, production manager, or producer within professional productions.
• Strong understanding of production logistics, including crew booking, equipment coordination, and shoot schedules.
• Experience processing timecards, POs, and payroll for internal staff and freelancers.
• Ability to coordinate production travel, including flights, accommodations, and per diems.
• Comfortable serving as the main point of contact for clients and crews, both on-site and remotely.
• Demonstrated ability to lead production calls, pre-pro, and post-job debriefs.
• Experience with budgeting, cost proposals, and client negotiations.
• Knowledge of crew roles, rates, and production equipment.
• Familiarity with interdepartmental coordination, especially with rental and engineering teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Experience with HRIS or time-tracking systems (e.g., BambooHR) is a plus.
• Ability to lead and mentor technical and administrative staff.
• Willingness to provide after-hours and weekend support as needed.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with evolving production demands.
• Prolonged sitting and standing work at a computer, requiring frequent use of monitors.
• Manual dexterity and mobility required.
• Standing and walking for the duration of the work shift.
• Occasional reaching, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Occasional lifting or moving supplies and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs., including items located above shoulder level.

Skills

• Production logistics
• Crew booking
• Equipment coordination
• Shoot schedules
• Timecard processing
• PO processing
• Payroll processing
• Travel coordination
• Client communication
• Budgeting
• Cost proposals
• Client negotiations
• Microsoft Office
• Project management tools
• HRIS systems
• Time-tracking systems

Location

• Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

• Full-Time
• On-site

Experience Level

• 5+ years of experience in production services, operations, or live event coordination
• 2+ years in a supervisory role

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media, Communications, Event Management, or equivalent combination of education, training and work experience

Salary/Compensations

• $80,000–$115,000/year

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Incentive bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Parental Leave
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Supplemental insurance options
• Employee discount marketplace
• Pet Insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Discounted gym memberships
• A relaxed but engaged company culture

About the Company

• AbelCine is a full-service equipment and technology provider serving the broadcast, production, and new media industries.
• With offices in New York and Los Angeles, we support professionals through sales, rentals, training, financing, and technical services.
• Our mission is to provide creative solutions and expert guidance to the production community.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.