Job Description

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Why Hearst Magazines?
Hearst Magazines is one of the largest publishers in the world, with more than 25 brands, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics, and Oprah Daily. We reach more than 150 million people every month in the United States alone.
But we're more than just our magazines. We engage our audience across all mediums and channels-print, digital, video, and social-with sophisticated content creation, distribution, and data capabilities. We create, package, and sell products with cutting-edge technology and proprietary platforms. Together, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.
Your Impact | Hearst Magazines x HearstMade Production
HearstMade is seeking a Production Manager to oversee branded content production across video and photo. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused, with a proven track record of managing complex productions and delivering high-quality results.
As a key member of the production team, you will play a critical role in executing and evolving HearstMade's production capabilities to create co-branded content that delivers on our brand partners' goals while resonating with the Hearst Magazines audience. The team is highly creative, collaborative, and thrives on ownership and initiative.
Responsibilities:
What You'll Do
The production team does a wide variety of work, including but not limited to the following:

• Manage the planning and execution of custom content productions across video and photo, including coordinating schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Lead pre-production efforts, including booking travel, securing locations, coordinating production vehicles, sourcing props, and organizing catering and other logistics.
• Collaborate with creative teams to align production needs with creative vision, ensuring seamless communication and execution.
• Oversee on-set production, ensuring that all logistics, timelines, and deliverables are adhered to while addressing challenges in real time.
• Manage production paperwork, including contracts, permits, invoices, payments, and releases, maintaining organized records for compliance and reporting.
• Continuously assess and optimize production workflows and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:
Who You Are
You are a passionate, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You are a proactive problem solver who can juggle multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality.
You have these:

• 3 -5 years of experience in production management across agencies, publishing, digital media, or branded content creation.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects from pre-production through post-production.
• Strong organizational and budget management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A deadline-driven, goal-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

The base salary for this role is between $78,000-$93,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required