Production Manager (Media/Entertainment)

Job Description

Take the reins of a high-energy content production engine as a Production Manager in a fast-growing media and entertainment agency. You’ll turn ambitious creative ideas into well‑run shoots and smooth post‑production, keeping people, budgets and timelines aligned without losing the buzz.

Role Overview

This is a hands‑on, 3‑month contract (with real potential to go permanent) where you’ll run day‑to‑day video and digital content production. You’ll sit at the heart of studio operations, leading in‑house and freelance teams, coordinating shoots and ensuring projects land on time, on budget and on brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Own production schedules, resource plans and workflows for multiple video and digital content projects
• Coordinate studio set‑ups, talent bookings, crew, kit and locations
• Manage budgets, PO’s and invoicing, keeping leadership informed of variances and risks
• Oversee day‑to‑day communication between creative, production, talent and leadership teams
• Keep project trackers, calendars and documentation fully up to date
• Support hiring, onboarding and direction of freelancers and suppliers
• Spot bottlenecks early and re‑plan calmly so deadlines are hit without unnecessary drama
• Help evolve production processes, templates and tools to support scale and quality

About You

• Solid experience as a Production Manager (or similar) in video, digital content or related media
• Highly organised, confident managing schedules, resources and budgets simultaneously
• Comfortable leading and coaching a mix of in‑house and freelance talent
• Thrive in fast‑paced, creative environments where priorities can change quickly
• Strong communicator who can translate creative ambitions into concrete production plans
• Enjoy shaping a new role and improving how a growing agency gets work out the door

Contract and Working Pattern

• Contract: 3‑month temporary / interim, with strong potential to become permanent
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00–18:00, one‑hour lunch (40 hours per week)
• Location: Hybrid – typically 3 days a week on‑site in East London, 2 days from home (with some flexibility)
• Salary: Up to £55,000 per year, depending on skills and experience

About hireful

hireful is a talent partner that helps growing organisations hire better, faster and more fairly. By combining smart technology with human recruiters, they simplify hiring, improve candidate experience and connect specialist professionals with roles where their skills and personalities thrive.

Job Data

• Position: Production Manager (Media/Entertainment)
• Employer: hireful, recruiting for a content creation agency
• Location: East London, hybrid (3 days on‑site, 2 days remote)
• Salary: £45,000–£55,000 per year, depending on experience
• Contract Type: Contractor / temp‑to‑perm opportunity