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The Managing Producer oversees all aspects of IndieWire’s video production across sponsored, editorial, social, event, and studio content from concept through final delivery. This role works closely with Editorial, Sales, Marketing, Social, Events, podcasts and outside partners to produce high-quality video content while maintaining IndieWire’s editorial voice and production standards.

This position also oversees IndieWire’s social video strategy and works closely with the Social team to ensure video content is optimized for platform performance, audience growth, and brand consistency across all social channels.

The ideal candidate is an experienced producer who communicates well, stays organized, works collaboratively across teams, and can successfully manage multiple productions at the same time. They should also be comfortable stepping in to support productions hands on when needed.

• Oversee all aspects of video production from development through final delivery across sponsored, editorial, social, and event content.
• Oversee IndieWire’s social video strategy and partner with the Social team to develop, prioritize, and optimize video content across all social platforms.
• Manage multiple video and audio productions at once while ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with IndieWire’s editorial standards and brand.
• Work closely with Editorial, Sales, Marketing, Social, Events, and clients to execute high quality sponsored and editorial video projects.
• Build strong relationships across departments through clear communication, organization, and collaboration.
• Communicate effectively with producers, editors, freelancers, executives, clients, and stakeholders by providing clear direction, creative feedback, timelines, and project updates.
• Oversee live productions, studio shoots, junkets, festivals, press tours, red carpets, podcasts and special events, including staffing, logistics, budgets, and overall production.
• Source, hire, and manage freelance editors, cinematographers, producers, motion graphics artists, photographers, sound mixers, and production crews.
• Oversee post production workflows to ensure quality, consistency, and deadlines are met.
• Perform basic editing, revisions, exports, and quality control in Adobe Premiere Pro when needed to help keep projects moving.
• Review edits and provide clear and constructive feedback to editors.
• Help establish production workflows and processes that improve communication, organization, and efficiency across teams.
• Support the development and execution of sponsored content while maintaining IndieWire’s editorial voice and production quality.
• Collaborate with leadership on new video franchises, creative concepts, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Help develop distribution strategies across YouTube, all social platforms, and IndieWire owned channels using audience insights and performance data.
• Manage production budgets, vendor contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and freelancer payments.
• Maintain a strong network of freelance production professionals and creative vendors.
• Stay current on entertainment industry trends, production technology, and audience engagement strategies.
• Travel as needed to oversee productions, festivals, interviews, and live events.

• At least 8+ years of experience producing, editing, and managing high end digital video and multi camera productions.
• Strong background in digital media, social media entertainment, branded content, and editorial video production.
• Experience managing projects from concept through final delivery while balancing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams, manage competing priorities, and build strong working relationships with Editorial, Sales, Marketing, Social, Production, and external partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to keep multiple stakeholders informed throughout every stage of production.
• Experience managing freelance crews, vendors, editors, and production budgets.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, including the ability to perform basic edits, revisions, exports, and quality control when needed.
• Experience reviewing edits and providing clear, constructive feedback to editors and post production teams.
• Experience running camera and filming single camera productions, including camera operation, lighting setup, and professional audio capture, is preferred.
• Experience producing studio interviews, location shoots, festivals, press panels, live events, and red carpet coverage is preferred.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Media Encoder.
• Experience developing video distribution strategies across YouTube, social platforms, and owned platforms.
• Knowledge of analytics and performance metrics to help grow audience engagement.
• Strong network of freelance production professionals, including videographers, editors, producers, photographers, motion graphics artists, and audio technicians.
• Passion for television, film, and the entertainment industry.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

As IndieWire values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Typical wage $105,000 - $120,000. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k). PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees.

As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.

For over 30 years, IndieWire has been covering the business and art of entertainment. With the respect of film and TV creators, executives, and passionate fans alike, IndieWire is known for being ahead of the curve with a unique editorial voice that combines in-depth industry reporting and analysis, breaking news, and its best-in-class Oscars, Emmys, and crafts coverage. IndieWire began in July 1996 as an online chat room and evolved to become one of the earliest online entertainment news outlets. As IndieWire grew, its coverage expanded beyond film festivals and the independent film industry to include all aspects of Hollywood and the expanding universes of TV and streaming and has continued to do so since being acquired by Penske Media Corp. in 2016.

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 500 million people. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and owns over 300 live events, while reaching audiences across all screens. Penske Media is recognized, as one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States and North America.

• Iconic Media Brands (PMX): Variety, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Eater, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, VIBE, IndieWire, SB Nation, ARTFORUM, POPSUGAR, Gold Derby, BEAUTY INC, Art in America, Punch, The Dodo, and more.
• Live Events & Experiences: The Golden Globes, SXSW, Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW London, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week.
• Data & Analytics: Luminate, the premier music and entertainment data and analytics company.

PMC and its subsidiaries are co-headquartered in New York and Los Angeles, with additional offices spanning 14 countries worldwide.

Visit www.PMC.com to explore our complete portfolio.