The Senior Production Operations Manager will oversee the operational planning and execution of larger-scale and high-priority productions in and outside the Chicago office.
The Senior Manager will serve as a key operational partner to Production leadership, managing production schedules, vendors, facilities, logistics, and cross-functional communication from pre-production through completion. This role will oversee complex projects, identify and resolve operational challenges, and develop processes that improve the efficiency and scalability of Barstool's production operations.
This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, nontraditional production environment that requires strong judgment, organization, communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
What You'll Do- Lead the day-to-day operational planning and execution of larger-scale and high-priority productions based out of the Chicago office.
- Project manage productions from initial planning and pre-production through execution, wrap, and post-mortem.
- Coordinate production logistics including equipment, facilities, transportation, supplies, travel, set builds, vendors, and freelancers.
- Ensure productions follow established company policies, safety requirements, and applicable EHS regulations, including coordination of COIs and permits when necessary.
- Clearly communicate priorities, deadlines, responsibilities, and potential issues to relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain production budgets for assigned short- and long-term projects.
- Book and coordinate ENG crews and other production resources as needed, working with Legal on contracts and terms.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve SOPs, workflows, and processes that increase the efficiency and scalability of Chicago production operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve production planning, communication, resource allocation, and cost management.
- Provide hands-on operational support during productions when needed.
- Travel periodically to support select remote productions or larger projects as needed.
What You Have- 7+ years of experience in production operations, production management, video production, media, entertainment, or a related field.
- Significant experience managing complex productions, projects, or operational workflows.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and levels of the organization.
- Highly proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to think creatively and operate effectively in a fast-paced, nontraditional production environment.
- Ability to remain composed and make decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Strong understanding of production safety, EHS regulations, and best practices.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and production/project management tools.
- Experience managing or mentoring junior production or operations staff.
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, and outside of normal business hours when production needs require.
- Willingness to travel periodically for select productions and projects.
Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000k
Joining means having access to competitive and valuable benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits
- A 4% 401(k) employer match
- Unlimited vacation time, including Summer break in July and Holiday break in December
- Monthly employer contribution towards cell phone reimbursement
- Employee discount to the Barstool Sports store
- Financial wellness benefits through Origin
- A monthly stipend for UberEats
