About the role
Job Details
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Guild Position
Company Overview
Condé Nast is one of the world's most renowned media publishing companies, creating and distributing every type of media today, spanning print and digital publishing in all formats. With a portfolio of some of the world's most influential brands, the company continues to grow its audience through a global operational and content infrastructure across its 12 owned and operated markets. Headquartered in New York City, the company's owned and operated markets include China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, UAE/Dubai, the U.K., and the U.S., with additional local license partners in over twenty additional markets across the globe. Lead brands include Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, Allure, Ars Technica, Bon Appétit, House & Garden, Pitchfork, Tatler, and Vogue Business.
Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. Condé Nast Entertainment was launched in 2011 to develop film, television and premium digital video programming.
Role Overview
The Associate Manager (AM) reports to the Director, Production Management Operations and supports the Video Production Management team in coordinating payroll, production services, budget tracking, and logistics for video content productions across the company portfolio.
Under the supervision of the Line Producer, the AM provides project-based support across production planning and execution. Responsibilities include coordinating budgets and project preparation within the department’s project tracking system, researching production logistics, coordinating business and legal paperwork, and supporting the confirmation of shoot deliverables. The role requires strong organizational and administrative skills, sound judgment, and the ability to apply critical thinking while managing multiple priorities. The AM is expected to follow established production management protocols and best practices.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist in budget coordination and prep within the project tracking system under the direction of the Production Manager. (Review project cards and help expedite the workflow by inquiring with the producing team to initiate budget conversations, etc.)
- In collaboration with the Line Producer, research permits, carnets, travel, and other production logistics as needed.
- Under the supervision of the Line Producer, create deliverable timelines and follow up on completion of said timelines.
- Coordinate and confirm shoot deliverables have been obtained and inform the Line Producer when the project is wrapped. Indicate final payment is ready for release on the project tracking system.
- In tandem with the Production Manager, monitor and coordinate the project tracking system and project cards in Airtable to ensure proper timing and execution of the production process. Ensure projects are following projected timelines.
- Maintain crew lists and support Production Management with projects, shoots, and departmental needs.
- Coordinate crews, equipment, resources, and production logistics.
- Manage new-hire onboarding, timecards, payroll paperwork, and payroll submission.
- Process P-card expenses, invoices, T&Es, and POs.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support production operations, or as required by manager.
- Perform operational tasks such as evaluating and/or meeting with candidates for open positions and/or assisting in the training or mentoring of colleagues.
Skills and Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant Production Management experience in the television, media, or digital video production realm.
- College degree.
- In-depth understanding of payroll practices and labor laws.
- Knowledge of physical production protocols, equipment, contracts, releases, accounting/finance practices, and business affairs requirements.
- Computer savvy with skills in G-Suite by Google Cloud (Google Sheets), and various project management softwares.
- Familiarity with general physical production logistics and management, managing vendors and crews, permitting and international travel, obtaining releases, purchase orders, call sheets, and scheduling.
- Highly organized, extremely detail-oriented, and efficient.
- Self-starter who takes initiative.
- Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Strong emotional intelligence and communication skills.
Compensation and Benefits
- Expected Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $78,500
- Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Condé Nast, we value diversity of background, views, and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, their skills, and their contributions. And we recognize the power our brands have to influence and shape culture, catalyze action, and help make our world a better place for all.
Condé Nast is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics.