Production Manager

Mattel Integrated Marketing Communications Production Team is seeking a Production Manager to assist in the production of digital content. The position will work directly with Mattel IMC Producers/Sr. Producers to Support the production of both linear and digital Demand Creation Videos (DCVs) from greenlight through delivery. Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet creative objectives.RESPONSIBILITIES (subject to change):·      Efficiently route communications among account manager, producers, production coordinators, vendors, and internal cross functional teams,·      Oversee an effective production schedule and ensure the punctuality of deliverables,·      Cross reference production schedules between Vendors to ensure schedule alignment,·      Attend reoccurring meetings to represent production and communicate back relevant information to Producers/Sr. Producers,·      Build production meeting agendas,·      Flag any S&P (Legal) concerns to Producers/Sr. Producers, ·      Flag any Vendor concerns to Producers/Sr. Producers,·      Flag any Budget, Schedule, or Scope concerns to Producers/Sr. Producers,·      Oversee daily production schedule,·      Oversee vendor & talent contact sheet,·      Ensure internal Mattel teams stay up to date on delivery schedule changes,·      Manage the production of toy play productions,·      Track and update status of project tasks on Workfront.·      Collaborate with Production Coordinator(s) and Creative Development team·      Assist in disseminating creative treatments, storyboards, scripts, cut reviews, etc. for review and approval to cross-department collaborators,·      Attend all on-set productions and/or voice over sessions,·      Liaise between creative and onset crew to ensure alignment with creative concept,·      Manage licensor submission process and turnarounds with Licensing Team, and·      Analyze project status and report risks to Producer/Sr. Producer·      Communicate and coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure smooth project execution,·      Provide regular status updates to stakeholders, clients, and brand teams,·      Coordinate final asset trafficking and delivery, and·      Support Producers and Senior Producers in cross-functional collaboration with marketing, legal, creative, design and other departments. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:·      Bachelor’s degree in film production, communications, or related field, or equivalent experience,·      3+ years of project management and production,·      Working knowledge of project management principles, creative development, production, and post-production processes,·      Clear, concise and professional communication skills both verbal and written,·      Creative problem solver,·      Thorough, strong attention to detail and well-organized,·      Independent workload prioritization skills as well as the ability to collaborate with various teams,·      Strong bias for action and willingness to roll up sleeves and get things done,·      Always open to and communicates ideas on how to improve upon processes to increase efficiency,·      Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, readily adapting to continually changing priorities, nuanced feedback, and aggressive project time frames.·      Always open to and communicates ideas on how to make processes more efficient,·      Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, readily adapting to continually changing priorities, nuanced feedback, and aggressive project time frames.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:·      Ability to think on your feet when new and topical subjects arise,·      Experience managing animation and stop motion projects, including understanding production pipelines,·      Solid content development and management experience, including the ability to optimize all forms of digital collateral to achieve strategic objectives and establish a competitive edge,·      Experience with the following systems: BOX, Adobe Programs (Workfront, Pro, Frame.io, etc.), Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), Zoom, Vimeo, Smartsheets, Basecamp. CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and our future. We do not just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.