Pre-Production Manager

ABOUT CHANGING LIVES PRODUCTIONS:
Changing Lives Productions is the video production company of Dhar Mann Studios, aimed at creating positive content for the social media generation. Our short, motivational videos focused on life, business, and relationships receive over 1 Billion views monthly and have garnered over 40 Billion views on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. The team is led by Dhar Mann, a mission-driven entrepreneur with a global audience of over 90 Million social media followers and one of the highest viewed content creators in the world today. Our stories depict real life situations shown by actors that teach important life lessons, inspired by Dhar Mann's personal experience of success and failure. The company is driven by one founding principle: We're not just telling stories, we're changing lives.
BIG PICTURE:
We are looking for a highly organized and team oriented Pre-Production Manager who can help us create short cinematic viral videos! The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of scheduling, casting, locations, and props for 7+ productions a week. Deep experience producing multiple simultaneous productions is required. The right person knows how to plan highly efficient productions to minimize any downtime and can support all aspects to ensure things run smoothly and effectively. This is a demanding and fast-moving position that requires someone who is a proactive and critical thinker, able to exercise good judgment and has outstanding communication. Strong organization and unwavering attention to detail is a must.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME:

• Directly overseeing the pre production processes and workflows while collaborating with the team on branding and quality standards
• Ensuring scheduling of entire productions are organized and highly efficient to the needs of the team
• Overseeing the main production schedule, call sheets and triage the logistics for execution of creative assets from development to delivery
• Understanding scripts and breaking them down to plan all necessary aspects of production
• Execute multiple video productions in the same day with multiple crews and actors
• Overseeing all props and designs for production
• Supporting our casting and locations team to ensure quality and diversity
• Maintaining internal databases for production schedules, crew, and contacts
• Setting expectations and managing production timelines to ensure seamless turnover for both production and post-production teams
• Planning ahead to ensure company production goals are met

WHAT YOU HAVE:

• 2+ years of experience in a pre-production management role within the entertainment industry
• Proficient with Excel, Google Sheets, and Docs; Monday.com and Skype experience a plus
• Thorough understanding of budgets, schedules, and full-scale production plans for a variety of program types, specials, pilots, and presentations
• Experience running multiple concurrent productions
• Proven ability leading a team and ensuring accuracy of work
• Proficiency in all phases of video production
• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a high level of initiative
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, with confidence to multi-task
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team
• Strong attention to detail, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work under deadline pressure
• A desire to lead
• Flexibility to work extended hours and/or weekends to meet deadlines

WHO OVERSEES YOU:
The Pre-Production Senior Manager will report directly to the Senior Pre Production Manager
WHO YOU OVERSEE:
Currently, the Pre-Production Manager oversees the Pre-Production Team
WHERE IT ALL GOES DOWN:
All the action takes place at our BRAND NEW studio in Burbank, CA
WHEN THE MAGIC HAPPENS:
The typical work schedule is 40 hours a week, specific times will be discussed during the interview
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US:

• We've kept our hiring bar really high - you will work with the best
• Our content is growing quickly, so you'll get the opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility and grow a ton personally!
• Health Benefits, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays
• Loads of perks including tons of snacks and a friendly working environment
• Get to know us: https://www.dharmann.com/career

AN IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE APPLYING TO US:
Our organization looks to hire the BEST of the best and we focus on finding candidates who are a strong cultural fit. We have a 3 month 'Discovery Period' in place that allows us to get to know each new hire better and assess their skill set. Management-level roles will be part of a different Discovery Period for each step of the ladder (but again this does not affect your pay or compensation package).
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