Creative and design
Creative industries production manager - Film, Television & Short Form Production
Takes responsibility for all the organisational aspects of production schedule and/or budget.
Summary
A production manager is the person who takes responsibility for all the organisational aspects of production schedule and/or budget. A production manager can work across all genres in film, television, commercials, VFX, post-production, animation and live performance art production. They may be work in a production office, on set/stage, in a studio or on location in the UK or internationally. A production manager may be employed by television or film production companies, VFX or post-production facilities, or theatres and performance venues. The production manager role varies according to the part of the production process that they work, and which area or genre they choose to specialise in. The production manager’s role in production is to support the realisation of the creative team’s vision; the producer, the director, writer, set designer, costume supervisor, theatre technicians, sound recordist, VFX supervisor, animation supervisor and/or camera crew. The production manager has responsibility for the practicalities of running a production; including the preparation of production schedules or script breakdowns, to ensure that enough time is allocated for all aspects of the production process, and to manage the productions resources including personnel. In post production and VFX, they provide the link between production company and the supplier to deliver people and resources to complete the project. If they specialise in Production Accounting, they will be responsible for the financial management of a production. Production managers need to be sensitive to the creative process, have negotiation skills, and to be able to identify and offer solutions to problems as they occur. This role may involve out of hours or irregular working or travel.
Typical job titles include
- Bookings manager | Line producer | Post producer | Post production supervisor | Production accountant | Production manager | Stage manager
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
K1:
How to analyse and interpret a creative brief/idea into a production schedule and budget
K2:
Organisational vision culture and values, the impact on reputation and brand
K4:
Organisational/team dynamics and how to build engagement, motivation and develop high performance, agile and collaborative cultures
K5:
How to manage conflict within a production environment
K6:
The legal, ethical and environmental policies and practices applicable to production management resourcing, including recruitment and people management and sustainability such as carbon calculators
K7:
The legal and regulatory requirements which apply to content production such as copyright, intellectual property rights, safeguarding
K8:
Financial governance and legal requirements, and production procurement strategies
K9:
The importance and legal requirements of, production insurance policies and completion financing
K10:
The ways in which a complex organisational project may be analysed
K17:
The end-to-end production workflow from pre-production through to distribution, and how the stages of production and departments interact
K18:
The key issues and challenges relating to multiplatform and/or media asset management in production management
K19:
The principles of acquisition, studio production, outside broadcasting, editing, processing and visual special effects
K20:
The post production process for delivering to a variety of broadcasters, using production and post production methods such as live action, clip based and animation
K21:
The elements of channel/brand identity and how they are applied
K22:
International production requirements such as language versioning and delivery standard conversions
Technical Educational Products
- ST0525: Creative industries production manager - Film, Television & Short Form Production (Level 7) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0525A
- Status:
Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £42,946 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 1255 Managers and directors in the creative industries
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 1255/02 Film and television production managers
- 1121/00 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
- 1255/02 Film and television production managers
- 1255/03 Publishing managers and directors
S1:
Determine the resourcing requirements for a production and apply the correct procedures and processes to procure and contract the resources (such as staff, Logistics, equipment, catering)
S2:
Manage within the production team and acting as first point of contact, liaise with the creative team as required; delegate tasks, set goals and accountabilities, provide clear guidance and monitor progress on productions
S3:
Work collaboratively to build rapport and trust with the production crew to ensure the production is on schedule and on budget
S4:
Establish and manage complex relationships with multiple colleagues, customers, suppliers and professional networks
S5:
Provide effective financial control and management of budgets on productions, providing regular cost reports, timely and expert advice on budgetary control including potential overspends to the wider production management team
S6:
Effectively manage the day to day running of the production schedule; putting measures in place for potential issues and allowing for contingencies
S7:
Ensure Health and Safety legislation and organisational guidelines are adhered to on productions such as documented risk assessments, safety and security policies
S8:
Ensure production deadlines are met in line with production requirements such as delivery schedules, and industry standards
S9:
Effectively present and communicate complex information both verbally and in writing to varied audiences; able to apply influencing and persuading skills to personal interactions
S10:
Maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in line with regulatory requirements for productions
S11:
Proactively develop and maintain own professional competence and manage own continuing professional development (CPD)
S12:
Operate within and adhere to agreed organisational policies, standards and procedures
S13:
Provide progress reports to senior management regarding the production, flagging any issues as and when they arise and presenting potential solutions
S14:
Analyse and evaluate the key issues and processes relating to the management of creative projects to ensure continuous improvement
S21:
Plan the production workflow and agree the timelines and responsibilities with each department
S22:
Plan content for a multiplatform project including international deliveries
S23:
Ensure that all content is cleared for the relevant rights required such as music and archive material
S24:
Evaluate and monitor the key issues and risks relating to compliance, delivery standards, rights, finance, budgeting and editorial policy
S25:
Identify, plan and source production and post production resources such as editing, sound and visual effects in a cost-effective and time-effective manner relative to the nature of the project
S26:
Ensure the content produced meets industry technical requirements and production delivery standards such as format and quality
Technical Educational Products
- ST0525: Creative industries production manager - Film, Television & Short Form Production (Level 7) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0525A
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £42,946 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 1255 Managers and directors in the creative industries
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 1255/02 Film and television production managers
- 1121/00 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
- 1255/02 Film and television production managers
- 1255/03 Publishing managers and directors
B1:
Integrity, honesty and reliability - Maintains professional conduct so as to enhance the credibility and reputation of creative industries production management. Uphold ethics and maintain respect when dealing with others.
B2:
Adaptability and flexibility - Adapts positively to changing work priorities and patterns, ensuring key production deadlines continue to be met.
B3:
Resilience and proactivity - Displays tenacity and proactivity in the way they go about their role, dealing positively with setbacks when they occur on a production.
B4:
Creative thinking - Conceptualises creative ideas and the creative vision for the production. Analyses problems, and uses initiative and innovation to provide creative solutions and opportunities for the production.
Technical Educational Products
- ST0525: Creative industries production manager - Film, Television & Short Form Production (Level 7) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0525A
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £42,946 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 1255 Managers and directors in the creative industries
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 1255/02 Film and television production managers
- 1121/00 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
- 1255/02 Film and television production managers
- 1255/03 Publishing managers and directors