Production Manager (Media/Entertainment)

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  • Jan 13, 2026
Contractor Advert / Media / Entertainment

Job Description

Are you immediately available for a temporary / interim contract? One that could absolutely become a permanent appointment for the right person!


You could join a seriously cool content creation agency that s growing fast and creating content that people actually want to watch.


This is a new role, they are testing the water with a 3-month contract, while they sense-check the level and scope of the role, to make sure it's the right fit for the company.


In reality? If you come in, make it work, there s absolutely room for this to become a longer-term thing. So let's call it a temp-to-perm opportunity.


So, what's the gig?


You ll be the person who brings calm, clarity and momentum to a busy production engine.


Leading a talented in-house team (plus freelancers), you ll own schedules, workflows, resourcing and delivery making sure great ideas actually make it out into the world, on time and without drama.


You ll sit between creative, talent and leadership, translating big ideas into executable plans and keeping everything moving without killing the vibe.


In the short term, the role needs someone who can immediately get their head around studio set-up, talent bookings, invoicing, scheduling and resource management.


What you need to bring to the table:


  • Have solid experience managing video or digital content production
  • Highly organised, skilled in managing time and resources, budgets, etc.
  • Confident people manager, who enjoys coaching and developing others
  • Thrive in fast-paced, creative environments
  • Like the idea of a role you can genuinely shape


Here's the important stuff


  • Contract: 3 month temp contract initially, start date ASAP
  • Hours: 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, with 1 hour lunch
  • Location: Hybrid usually 3 days on site in East London, 2 days working from home (but there is some flex in this)
  • Salary: up to £55,000 depending on your skills and experience


If you re a Production Manager who likes autonomy, influence and the chance to prove a point, this one s got your name on it.