Production Manager - Video at Informa

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Video Production, Project Management, Stakeholder Relations, Workload Management, Budget Management, Production Timelines, Content Review, Video Best Practices, Audio Best Practices, Social-First Content, Brand Films, Broadcasts, Event Coverage, Adobe Suite, Freelancer Sourcing, Motion Graphics

Industry

Information Services

Description

Company Description Informa Festivals marks an exciting new chapter in B2B events, bringing some of the world's most influential creative, technology and business festivals together. We’re combining prestigious events like Cannes Lions, Black Hat, Money20/20, GDC, and London Tech Week with cutting-edge marketing intelligence platforms and advisory services to deliver unmissable experiences and insights. Our festival-led approach reimagines traditional B2B events, creating powerful, immersive experiences that drive innovation and industry advancement. Building on decades of expertise and powered by Informa's international reach, we're shaping the next generation of business festivals. We’re part of Informa, a FTSE 100 member recognised as one of Britain's Most Admired Companies, with trusted brands in specialist markets across 30+ countries. Job Description This role is based in our 5 Howick Place, London office. We're looking for a Production Manager to join our team in the London office as part of Studios, Informa Festivals' Creative Content function. The Production Manager will manage relationships with key stakeholders across the division and oversee the work of our production team as they produce and deliver video assets briefed to our team. These assets include social-first content, brand films, broadcasts, and event coverage. This role will report to the Head of Production in London to manage the increased flow of creative content from Informa Festivals’ events brands. As part of our creative content function your key responsibilities will include: Overseeing the work of our team of Producers – reviewing workload and project deadlines Leading stakeholder relations across the brand (escalating to Head of Production if needed) Owning large-scale video productions from pre-production to go-live Managing mid-sized budgets for specific productions, once approved by Head of Production Acting as point-of-escalation for more junior producers Owning the organisation of the team schedule, ensuring practical production timelines Leading production team meetings and reviewing schedules on a rolling basis to confirm projects are progressing Reviewing content drafts in the first instance, prior to creative QC Keeping up to date with video & audio best practices for content on platforms such as Spotify, YouTube (shorts, pre-roll, and full video), Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok Qualifications At least 3 years’ experience in a creative project management or production management role, either in-house corporate or in agency Experience in creative production, managing the workload of multiple people (including freelancers) Experience in managing entire production lifecycle of a large-scale project from beginning to end ensuring deliverables & production timelines meet the brief Proven stakeholder management experience across all leadership levels Strong understanding of products related to video production and motion graphics (Adobe suite preferred) Experience in sourcing & hiring quality freelancers, including camera crew, onscreen talent, make-up artists, and motion graphics Additional Information We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely. We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say LifeAt.Informa.com Our benefits include: Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here.

Responsibilities

The Production Manager will oversee the production team responsible for creating and delivering video assets such as social content, brand films, and event coverage, while managing key stakeholder relationships across the division. Key duties include reviewing producer workloads, owning large-scale productions from start to finish, managing mid-sized budgets, and acting as an escalation point for junior staff.