TKO Group Holdings, Inc
Production Manager, Studios
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Who We Are:
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR.
IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to lead the production management of the Apple F1 non-live Original Content team. Applications will close on Wednesday 22nd July at 11.59pm UK Time.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Support the senior editorial team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Apple F1 Content department.
- Manage filming schedules and content delivery timelines, ensuring appropriate crew and equipment are booked.
- Coordinate shoots with the Production Coordinator, including booking freelancers and preparing call sheets.
- Act as the lead point of contact on-site and through post-production until final delivery to clients/broadcasters.
- Oversee content workflows from concept to delivery, including scheduling editors and post-production.
- Oversee the delivery of digital and social content, ensuring platform-specific requirements, formats, and deadlines are met.
- Ensure all deliverables and production paperwork are completed accurately and on time.
- Ensure content complies with legal, editorial, and production guidelines; flag and advise on potential risks.
- Prepare and manage budgets, cost reports, and updates for senior stakeholders.
- Oversee production budgets across studio and remote shoots, advising on cost efficiency and feasibility.
- Support cost tracking, invoicing, and purchase orders (e.g. via Fieldglass) alongside the Production Coordinator.
- Assist with implementing pre- and post-production schedules.
- Ensure risk assessments and health & safety requirements are in place for all production activity.
- Maintain awareness of financial, legal, and regulatory requirements (e.g. IR35, A1 forms, Schengen rules).
- Manage or flag the need for contracts and agreements (e.g. suppliers, locations, releases).
- Adhere to departmental procedures (e.g. finance, travel policies).
- Troubleshoot issues and support ad hoc needs across the non-live department.
- Undertake additional duties as required within the scope of the role.
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Knowledge and Experience
Mandatory
- Proven production management experience, including cost tracking and forecasting across pre-production, production, and post-production.
- Strong working knowledge of insurance, legal requirements, and health & safety policies within a production environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing post-production and compliance processes, including archive, music and third-party clearances, filming permits, contracts, insurance, and risk assessments.
- Experience collaborating with editorial teams to develop and deliver content schedules.
Desirable
- Experience working on international or high-profile productions, with strong stakeholder management, efficient production processes, and a solid understanding of digital and social content delivery within multi-platform workflows.
- Strong understanding of studio and remote broadcast production workflows.
Qualifications and Training
- Health & Safety Production Training
Working Conditions
This is a fixed-term contract role until 31st December 2026, based at our office in Stockley Park, Uxbridge. Possible weekend work and unsocial hours required.
TKO EEO Statement:
TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws.
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About WWE
WWE® is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.
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About UFC
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 290 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.
About IMG
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR.
IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.
About PBR
PBR is the world’s premier bull riding organization. More than 1,000 bull riders compete in more than 200 events annually across the televised PBR Unleash The Beast tour (UTB), which features the top bull riders in the world; the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT); the PBR Touring Pro Division (TPD); and the PBR’s international circuits in Australia, Brazil, and Canada. In 2022, PBR launched the nationally televised PBR Teams league—eight teams of the world’s best bull riders competing for a new championship expanding to 10 teams in 2024—as well as the PBR Challenger Series with more than 60 annual events nationwide. The organization’s digital assets include PBR RidePass on Pluto TV, which is home to Western sports. PBR is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. For more information, visit PBR.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/PBR, X at X.com/PBR, and YouTube at YouTube.com/PBR.
About On Location
On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is
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