Production Manager

Cosm is a global technology company that brings experiences to life in immersive environments. We help our partners create spaces and content that blur the lines of real and virtual across three primary markets: Sports and Entertainment, Science and Education, and Parks and Attractions. Cosm was born from the fusion of some of the greatest innovators in the history of technology. Evans & Sutherland, Spitz, Inc., and Cosm Immersive combined forces to power the immersive experiences of the future as Cosm. Innovation is in our DNA.
Summary:
Cosm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Manager to join our team in Los Angeles. In this role, you will manage the day-to-day operations, planning, and execution of our live sporting and entertainment events. This will involve maintaining functionality and operating procedures, crewing events, managing budgets, and overseeing a live event's overall pre-production, production, and post-execution. Join us and contribute to advancing the field of immersive production by orchestrating and delivering 300+ live sporting and entertainment events. Past productions include the Tokyo and Beijing Olympics, Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup 2018 and 2022, NFL, NBA, NHL, College Football, March Madness, MLS, Champions League Final, Just For Laughs, etc. These productions will be live in our immersive Cosm Venues (opening in Hollywood, Dallas, and more).
Responsibilities:

• Ensure production operations are properly in place to execute live sports productions.
• Crew on-site and remote productions. Manage payroll for contractors.
• Plan, manage, and track day-to-day production budgets and expenses.
• Oversee production shipment logistics for your production unit with the production coordinator, logistics coordinator, and support engineer.
• Supervise operations such as travel and accommodations for the crew and/or talent together with the production coordinator.
• Troubleshoot production issues with clients or third-party production companies and collaborate with Business Affairs and Legal. This may include contracting, releases, rights, risk assessment, insurance, etc.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• At least five years of production management experience, preferably in sports, TV, or the broadcast industry.
• Training and qualifications relevant to production & broadcast.
• Flexible working hours to manage up to 2 or 3 sporting events per week.
• Travel on-site with the crew up to 30% of productions to oversee and train new crew members or represent the end client on-site.
• Expertise in budgeting and management, cash flow tracking, understanding production and post-production processes and logistics, and knowledge of broadcast and/or streaming deliverables and technical specifications.
• Ability to switch between multiple unique projects in different production stages worldwide (i.e., different time zones).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Diplomatic skills when working on challenging projects.
• Extremely detail-oriented, comfortable multitasking, effective and efficient time management, organized, good problem-solving skills, and self-motivated. Ability to prioritize what's most important at any given moment and adjust as necessary.
• Ability to quickly adapt to learning new technology, workflows, software, and systems, especially related to immersive productions.
• Effective communication and great problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and remain calm under pressure.
• Must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and organized.

The annualized base salary range for this position in California is $90,000-$115,000. The base salary offered will factor in internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant experience, among other factors.
Cosm is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Other details

• Job Family Corporate
• Pay Type Salary

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