Temporary Production Manager

About the role

Join a team that brings compelling stories to life through seamless production operations. Hearst Magazines is home to 30 brands that inspire, inform, and entertain audiences across print, digital, social, video, and experiential platforms. Our iconic portfolio reaches millions of consumers through trusted brands, powered by innovative storytelling, world-class talent, and a collaborative culture that values creativity, curiosity, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor setup and payment processing, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Partner with Strategic Procurement, Supplier Administration, and Finance teams to manage vendor setup, purchase orders, contracts, project codes, and payment workflows.
• Oversee day-to-day production operations, including freelancer onboarding, timecard management, p-card reconciliation, contract administration, and production tracking systems.
• Maintain and enhance production management databases, trackers, and reporting tools to support operational efficiency and accurate record-keeping.
• Collaborate with producers, line producers, and video leads to track project budgets, forecast costs, process invoices, and help ensure projects remain on budget.
• Monitor production processes and identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting, and operational consistency.
• Support cross-functional teams by providing production coordination and administrative expertise across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production management, production operations, project coordination, or a related field.
• Experience managing vendor setup, purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and payment workflows.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting production budgets, cost forecasting, and financial tracking.
• Proficiency with production tracking systems, databases, and reporting tools, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across creative, finance, procurement, and operations teams.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous process improvement.