Production Manager
Job Description
We are seeking a highly organized, solutions-driven Production Manager to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex production environments, understands multi-layered workflows, and can drive delivery within tight timelines.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the channel's dubbing and localisation projects, with added involvement in broader Eclipse TV content when required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Dubbing Workflow Management
Lead and manage end-to-end dubbing production timelines, deliverables, and workflows
Oversee localisation schedules and ensure on-time delivery of dubbed content.
Track progress throughout the dubbing lifecycle and resolve blockers proactively
Production Coordination & resources Management
Coordinate studios, voice talent, production teams, and external partners
Manage resources, production calendars, and prioritisation across multiple projects
Support additional Eclipse TV productions as needed outside of dubbing workflows
Financial, legal and Operational Compliance
Monitor expenses against approved dubbing budgets
Ensure compliance with licensing, copyright, and usage approvals
Uphold industry standards, production protocols, and safety requirements
Stakeholder & Team Collaboration
Partner with producers, coordinators, editors, and localisation vendors
Communicate project statuses and expectations clearly and consistently
Maintain strong relationships across internal and external teams
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required:
Bachelor's degree in film production, Media Technology or related field.
5 years' experience with television production/post-production pipelines.
Proven experience in production coordination, preferably in a post-production or creative agency environment.
Experience managing freelancers, coordinating timesheets, and supporting billing/invoicing.
Understanding of both production and postproduction environments.
Comfortable working with creative professionals and translating briefs into actionable schedules.
Strong scheduling and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -- both client-facing and internal team-facing.
Familiarity with media production workflows, software, and tools (e.g., Trello, Airtable, Monday.com, Frame.io, Adobe Suite knowledge is a plus).
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and workflow optimization.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1575074
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationBryanston, GP, ZA, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned