Production Manager

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Esports

Job Summary

Job Description

The Production Manager at EFG will oversee all aspects of live esports production events, from planning to execution. Responsibilities include coordinating with various teams, developing detailed production schedules and budgets, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring high production standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in broadcast production, a strong understanding of technical aspects, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The role demands strong organizational abilities, including budget management and vendor relations, to deliver seamless and successful live productions and broadcasts within the dynamic esports environment. The position requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to thrive under pressure, handling last-minute changes calmly and efficiently.
Must have:
  • 3+ years broadcast production experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of TV production
  • Excellent communication (English)
  • Budget & vendor management
  • Problem-solving & time management
  • Coordination & planning skills
Good to have:
  • Esports broadcast production knowledge

Job Details

Description

Are you ready for a Game-Changing Career Experience?

Join us in shaping the future of esports and gaming! 

At EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) we create worlds beyond gameplay, where players and fans become a community. We pride ourselves in having a corporate social responsibility which is that “IT’S NOT GG, UNTIL IT’S GG FOR ALL”. Our passion, craft, and DNA are aligned to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events, and holistic ecosystems through our millions of players, fans, and heroes, as well as through our people, and culture.

The Esports team plays a pivotal role in designing and bringing to life the most amazing esports products for the community. They contribute to creating exceptional experiences that resonate with users and elevate the world of esports.

As the Production Manager in Esports, you will play a central role in ensuring smooth and successful production of our Live-production and broadcasts. You will be responsible for all organizational aspects of production, including scheduling, budgeting, and negotiating with and booking external service providers and freelancers.

The ideal candidate in this role will be based in Stockholm, Sweden. This position reports directly to our Head of Production Management, Sweden.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Production Manager, you will play a crucial role both independently and collaboratively, focusing on the following essential duties:

  • Coordination / Planning:
    • Oversee all aspects of live-production events, ensuring they run smoothly from planning to execution.
    • Coordinate with various teams, including technical team, producers and project. 
    • Identify ways to upgrade/ improve production operations and suggest steps to implement improvements, while maintaining current operations timelines
  • Scheduling:
    • Develop detailed production schedules, including timelines for rehearsals, broadcasts, and post-event debriefs.
    • Ensure that all team members are aware of their responsibilities and timelines.
  • Budget Management:
    • Create and manage production budgets to ensure we meet financial targets.
    • Support the team with suggestions for the execution of productions, on the levels of both cost efficiency as well as feasibility
  • Vendor Management:
    • Negotiate contracts and pricing with external service providers, ensuring quality service at competitive rates.
    • Maintain relationships with freelancers and vendors, ensuring their understanding of event requirements and standards.

Requirements

Execution Skills

  • Attention to Detail: Ensure every element of the production meets high standards, from technical setups to talent coordination.
  • Problem-Solving: Quickly address any issues that arise during the production process, adapting plans as necessary.
  • Time Management: Prioritize tasks effectively to ensure all deadlines are met and the event proceeds as planned.

What You Need:

  • In-depth experience working in a broadcast production area (3 years)
  • A strong knowledge of technical issues related to TV production
  • Passion and understanding of esports broadcast production (nice to have)
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate in English language, both spoken and written
  • Strong negotiating and analytical skills
  • Ability to work within an environment of frequently changing priorities (does not get flustered by changes and last-minute issues)
  • Ability to be proactive and problem-solving, and able to delegate and oversee teams working independently
  • Strong ability to supervise experienced vendors
  • High level of professionalism, diplomacy, and integrity
  • Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours as needed
  • Ability to travel and be abroad
  • Ability to work under time pressure and remain calm in challenging situations

Firmly rooted in our values, EFG is an affirmative action employer that celebrates being an equal opportunity workplace. Our unwavering commitment to fair employment extends to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, or Veteran status.

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About The Company

The ESL FACEIT Group is the leading competitive games and esports company.


We help brands embrace the youth culture phenomenon of our times. Through exposure and authentic activation, we enable brands to engage the notoriously hard-to-reach global youth audiences capable of driving their growth today and tomorrow.


At EFG we create worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. The company is built on the great legacy of the world-renowned ESL, FACEIT and DreamHack brands.


We harness this legacy to further innovate and develop the esports and gaming landscape worldwide. Working with our developer, publisher, brand, and media partners, we deliver products that accelerate gaming culture and make gamer communities come together.


Join us on the journey as we help gaming communities thrive by creating worlds beyond gameplay that unite players, fans, and creators around the esports and games they love.

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