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Manchester | United Kingdom
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Job Description
At Manchester United, fans are at the heart of everything we do. We’re on a mission to elevate their experience with the club and deliver an industry-leading ecommerce platform and digital experience.
We’re seeking all round extraordinary individuals who share our passion and commitment to fans, football and e-commerce to deliver a first-class digital experience for our loyal supporters.
Be a part of this exciting new journey and join us in shaping the future of fan-centric ecommerce.
The Purpose: The Production Manager is a brand-new role which will involve working closely with a range of departments – both internally and externally – the Production Manager will be responsible for all production elements of the ecommerce capture process. From production planning, budgetary tracking, resourcing of crew and talent, leading on set and ensuring a seamless end-to-end workflow.
The Role: - Leading across all ecommerce capture opportunities (both still life and product on models)
- Working across all Campaign capture opportunities with players and models (bespoke, higher production photography and video shoots)
- Key POC across the ecommerce function, liaising with a multitude of people – suppliers, crew, clients, talent & distributors
- Scheduling for all pre-production, capture and post-production / delivery
- Approve bookings of resources, locations, talent, equipment and suppliers, as well as negotiating costs
- Manage all budgetary requirements, as well as overseeing the invoicing process
- Agreeing and understanding usage terms for photographers and talent
- Book travel and accommodation for crew and talent
- Compile and share all relevant shoot documentation – Call Sheet, Risk Assessments, Public Liability Insurance, Production Schedules etc.
- Whilst on set – ensure production runs to schedule, report on progress to the Lead Producer, deal with any problems professionally and effectively, and make sure that health and safety and insurance terms are followed
- Ensure detailed log of all products, and implement measures to optimize shooting opportunities
- Support on the wider Brand production requests where possible
What kind of person are we looking for?
- You have direct experience in e-commerce, retail, or merchandising.
- You are dedicated to excellence and continuously strive to raise standards.
- You embody our culture of positive collaboration and actively engage with colleagues across the club.
- You're a team player, ready to lend a hand when needed, especially during challenging times.
- You aspire to make a significant impact in e-commerce and the sports industry.
- You are adaptable and thrive in problem-solving, understanding that not everything goes according to plan.
Essential Skills:
- Existing Production Management experience (or equivalent – e.g. Production Coordinator, Assistant Producer)
- Experience of photography capture workflow
- Experience in video production (preferable, but not compulsory)
- High level knowledge of media production and communication
- Ability to organise time and workload effectively
- Willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work cross a number of jobs simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Showcase leadership skills
- To be thorough and pay attention to detail
- The ability to use your initiative and spot opportunities to improve workflow and efficiency
- Able to be agile and have a flexible approach to working hours as role will often require action out of normal office hours
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations
- Proficient across computer software and using/ producing clear production documents
We are committed to the continual growth and development of colleagues through access to skills platforms such as LinkedIn Learning.
We also offer a range of wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, access to health checks, digital GPs & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace, enhanced family leave, plus schemes such as Cycle 2 Work and holiday purchasing, where you can buy up to 10 extra days of additional leave.
When working onsite, you’ll have access to a complimentary lunch and parking every day, alongside gym facilities and regular colleague socials.
From a reward perspective, in recognition of high performance, all colleagues are entitled to an annual performance bonus. As a member of our team, you’ll also gain access to an exclusive range of club and partner discounts via our benefits platform, United Rewards.
Sounds interesting? If you'd like to submit your application, please apply by Tuesday 12th March 2024 Manchester United endeavour to respond to all job applications, however, please consider that we receive a high volume of applications, and this may not always possible. We recognise the importance of safeguarding children and adults at risk at Manchester United, as part of this commitment this post is required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level, as well as full reference history. Manchester United is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to background, ethnicity, race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected characteristics. Manchester United Football Club are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting the armed forces community to transition into careers outside of the armed forces. Manchester United is committed to working with and providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application and perform at your best, please do not hesitate to contact us to make a request; we are here to help. It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to you before applying for any of our roles. Your personal data will be processed on MU’s behalf by Morson.
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