What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at FARM?
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Production Manager to oversee the production process of marketing campaigns across multiple media channels. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing schedules, budgets, vendor relationships, and ensuring all creative assets are delivered on time and within scope. The responsibilities of a Production Manager include developing and managing the production timeline, resource allocation, budgeting/financial management and delivery of all creative assets. Their role is to ensure the project team operates efficiently, maintains high standards, and delivers work that meets the vision of the agency.
- Experience: 3 – 5 years in advertising production (including campaign, video, website, and dev work), project management, or a related field.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of media production, including print, digital, video, and broadcast.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in production software, budgeting tools, and able to adapt to project management platform (Workamajig).
- Communication & Leadership: Excellent organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Key Responsibilities
- Creative Workflow Management: Develops and manages schedules, resource allocations, and deadlines, ensuring that creative teams produce high-quality work most efficiently.
- Ensures Creative Quality: Maintains the integrity of the creative vision, aligning closely with the service area lead to ensure projects meet both the agency’s standards and the client’s creative goals.
- Facilitates Creative Reviews: Coordinate internal review sessions, manages revisions, and ensures the final creative output is aligned with project expectations.
- Budget & Scheduling: Develop and manage production budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stay within financial and time constraints.
- Vendor & Supplier Coordination: Source and manage relationships with production vendors, including photographers, videographers, and post-production teams.
- Creative Collaboration: Work closely with creative directors, designers, copywriters, and account managers to ensure seamless execution of projects.
- Process Improvement: Continuously refine production processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
EEO
FARM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Since 1986, FARM has been helping local and national clients grow their business through traditional and progressive marketing and advertising. Our clients include retail grocers, financial institutions, insurance companies, automotive SAAS companies, and energy providers among others. FARM offers a competitive salary, benefits, a hybrid work environment, and other perks—all within a company culture that’s inclusive and energetic. Visit growwithfarm.com to experience our fresh perspective.
