What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at WWE?
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WWE® is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW, Sony India and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.
Position Overview: WWE Media is seeking a detail-oriented Production Manager to oversee budgeting and logistics for Production projects on platforms like Peacock and Netflix. This role involves managing budgets and ensuring smooth execution of shoots and live events. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, financial, and communication skills, seeing projects through from inception to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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WWE® is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW, Sony India and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.
Position Overview: WWE Media is seeking a detail-oriented Production Manager to oversee budgeting and logistics for Production projects on platforms like Peacock and Netflix. This role involves managing budgets and ensuring smooth execution of shoots and live events. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, financial, and communication skills, seeing projects through from inception to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage budgets for Peacock, Netflix, and third-party production projects, including pre & post show specials (shoulder programming).
- Utilize Excel and Movie Magic Budgeting software to effectively track and oversee show budgets.
- Collaborate with production, finance, and accounting on monthly cost reporting, forecasting, and accruals.
- Create and assign unique budget codes to maintain organized financial records.
- Facilitate the onboarding of new vendors within our accounts payable system.
- Spearhead project and shoot logistics, including budget creation and freelance crew hiring.
- Process and approve crew invoices and manage talent payments in a timely manner.
- Assist with documentation and inquiries related to insurance applications for productions (for ex. certificates of insurance).
- Oversee the management of the company purchasing card (p-card), ensuring proper organization of receipts and monthly reconciliation utilizing Concur.
- Supervise a Production Coordinator to ensure that goals and expectations are being met.
- Assist and guide Production Coordinator in managing shoots by aiding in sourcing crews, booking travel, requesting talent, ordering equipment, and preparing call sheets.
- Experience in production management, particularly within the media or entertainment industry.
- Strong financial background with experience in budgeting and cost tracking.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Outlook, Excel, and Movie Magic Budgeting software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.
