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About the Role

The Production Manager manages third-party external on-location and in-studio productions on behalf of the client, functioning in a line producer capacity. This role coordinates internal and third-party crews, manages POs, and maintains budget oversight. The ideal candidate brings an established network of crews and vendors, is fluent in remote and truck-based production, and can quickly assess and translate third-party needs into action, deploying internal resources effectively to support external shoots. This role acts autonomously as the client's representative in the field, performing discovery on in-progress productions, flagging issues in real time, and rolling up their sleeves on-site when the production demands it.

Responsibilities

Serve as the client's primary representative across all third-party and on-location productions, acting autonomously to ensure executional standards are met
Perform discovery on in-progress external productions, quickly assessing crew, logistics, and technical needs and reporting findings and issues back to the client in real time
Maintain an encyclopedic awareness of ASG’s resources both full-time and flex that are available to be engaged for these productions
Align directly with third-party producers to ensure seamless coordination between outside crews and internal resources
Translate third-party production language and requirements into actionable plans that reflect the client's standards and resource capabilities
Source, book, and manage external production crews for on-location and remote shoots
Leverage an established network of crew, vendor, and equipment contacts to staff productions efficiently and at the appropriate level
Coordinate internal crew deployment in support of external productions, with a strong understanding of available resources and how to activate them
Serve as the first point of escalation for crew questions, conflicts, and on-site challenges
Open and manage POs for all external productions, maintaining accurate budget tracking from pre-production through wrap
Monitor spend across active productions, flagging variances and working proactively to stay within scope
Evaluate vendor relationships and support procurement decisions that balance quality, cost, and turnaround
Ensure all production resources are confirmed and in place ahead of each shoot day
Report directly to the Operations and Special Projects Lead, providing regular updates on active and upcoming external productions
Partner with the internal Producer team on pre-production planning, logistics, and post-production wrap
Represent the client professionally in all third-party engagements, maintaining clear and proactive communication at all times
Contribute to process improvements that reduce friction and strengthen the external production workflow

Requirements

4+ years of production management experience in a live broadcast, live streaming, or live studio production environment
Demonstrated experience managing multi-discipline production crews in a fast-paced, live setting
Strong working knowledge of live studio and remote production workflows, including control room operations, audio, and technical broadcast infrastructure
Proven ability to build and manage crew schedules, production budgets, and procurement processes
Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple moving parts simultaneously
Calm, decisive, and solutions-oriented under pressure
Strong business acumen and a solid understanding of how to achieve business objectives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing client relationships
Strong leadership and organizational abilities
Basic understanding of project financial parameters
Ability to thrive in a service-oriented culture

Skills

Remote streaming technology
Broadcast software
Studio operations systems
Airtable
Trello
Monday.com
SharePoint

Location

North America
South America
Europe

Work Type

On-location
In-studio
Remote
Truck-based

Experience Level

4+ years

About the Company

Advanced Systems Group, LLC enables creativity through better technology and operations for media creatives and content owners.
From acquisition to delivery, on-premises or in the cloud, ASG ensures our clients’ success through tailored solutions.
One of North America’s largest Media and Entertainment Technology and Operations suppliers, we provide engineering services, physical and cloud integration, training, support, and managed services.
Our Managed Services deliver customized operations and services for all phases of media production, including creative and engineering.
Founded in 1997, and providing nationwide services, ASG has teams based in North America, South America, and Europe.

Equal Opportunity

Advanced Systems Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.