Production Manager overseeing live esports productions at JioBlast, managing budgets, teams, and execution from pre-production to live events.
Responsibilities
Live Production Planning: Coordinate with directors, broadcast engineers, and vendors to ensure seamless production and broadcast of esports events.
Vendor & Crew Management: Liaise with external broadcast partners & vendors; negotiate rates and ensure timely delivery.
On-ground Execution: Supervise setup, rehearsals, and live operations, ensuring safety, punctuality, and smooth coordination between broadcast, stage, and in-game teams.
Budget Control: Manage cost sheets, track spends, and align with production budgets. Adept in budget forecasting and optimisation.
People Management: Build and lead hybrid teams (full-time + freelance), maintain morale during long broadcast days, and ensure clarity in roles and communication.
Tech & Workflow Adaptation: Stay updated with new age broadcast tools and softwares; identify scalable solutions for cost and efficiency optimisation.
Compliance: Ensure financial discipline and compliance, safety and legal protocols.
Requirements
Proven ability to plan and manage large-scale live productions - from pre-production to on-ground execution.
Strong understanding of broadcast workflows, camera setups, lighting, venue and stage building, graphics, and streaming systems.
Experience handling multiple production vendors, crew scheduling, and negotiations within tight timelines.
Skilled at building and tracking production budgets. Capable of optimising resources without compromising quality.
Excellent cross-functional communication with creative, tech, and content teams to ensure smooth execution.
Calm under pressure with the ability to troubleshoot live issues quickly and effectively.
Familiarity with call sheets, production schedules, equipment lists, and compliance paperwork.
Ability to manage hybrid teams (in-house + freelance) and maintain discipline and morale during long production days.
Willingness to travel and work irregular hours during live events or setup days.
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