Production Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA (onsite)

PragerU is the world's leading conservative nonprofit that is focused on changing minds through the creative use of digital media. Taking full advantage of today's technology and social media, we educate millions of Americans and young people about the values that make America great. We’re proud to be voted among the “Best Place to Work in Los Angeles” by the LA Business Journal 3 years in a row.

The Production Manager will be responsible for implementing logistics and communications of documentary production, from pre-production through post-production, for mini-docs produced both in-house and with outside vendors. The ideal candidate will be hyper-organized with extreme attention to detail, have strong communication skills, and have the ability to juggle multiple fast-moving projects concurrently. This is a hands-on role on a small team; a successful candidate will be a “doer” (not a “conductor”) who thrives in the world of bringing order to chaos.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Heads of Production and Producers with project organization and production logistics for 4-6 short documentaries (mini-docs) a year and other projects as needed.
• Keep multiple projects on track at the same time. Anticipate needs, timelines, and delays, and formulate solutions when problems arise.
• Be a point person for vendors. Drive deadlines, manage relationships and communications, monitor timelines and budgets, and enforce PragerU standards.
• Book locations, secure permits, draft emails and communications for talent and crew, and assist on set during filming sessions.
• Push post-production processes. Set up creative review sessions, take notes, liaise with editors, and hold all parties accountable to timelines and needs. Watch cuts and clips for quality control, spellcheck, sources/fact-check, note check, etc.
• Manage databases, project tracking, status updates, regular reporting, and calendars. Field communications in a very fast-paced environment.
• Oversee proper licensing and license tracking of all assets such as stock footage, music, sfx, etc.
• Assist with writing and organizing pitch documents, status updates, creative summaries, treatments, scripts, titles and copy, promos, etc.

Successful Candidates Will Possess:

• 5-7+ years of production experience (pre-production, day-of, post-production, delivery).
• Licensing experience strongly preferred, including fair use guidelines.
• Technologically savvy and process-minded.
• Strong problem-solving skills, discernment, and extreme attention to detail.
• A passion for organizing, including updating databases, building spreadsheets, and notetaking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Top-notch organizational and time management skills. Able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and be self-sufficient.
• A true Team Player, proactive, helpful, honest, and calm under pressure. This is a no-ego environment where no task is too small.

How to Apply: First review our website at www.prageru.com. Read our annual report here. Submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, include a section explaining how your values align with ours, and why you would want to specifically work at PragerU.

What We Do: We promote American values through the creative use of educational videos that reach millions of people online. Serving all ages, our content offers a free alternative to the dominant left-wing ideology in culture, media, and education. Whether you’re searching for a deeper understanding, a new perspective, or a way to get involved, PragerU helps people think and live better. To learn more about PragerU, visit http://prageru.com.

Salary Range: The salary target for this role is $70,000 - $90,000. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and most recent market data. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on personal and company performance, in addition to our robust benefits package. The final candidate hired may potentially have less or more experience than originally posted as per job description, and if this happens, an updated salary range may be used for final hiring package.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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