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Production Manager Jobs in Toronto, Canada at broadcastmgmtgroup
Position Overview
PRODUCTION MANAGER – Live Broadcast Production | Facility Operations | Canada
Location:
Toronto, ON | Full-Time | In-Office (5 days/week)
About Broadcast Management Group
Broadcast Management Group (BMG) is a leading global broadcast production company providing Live Production and Managed Services to major broadcast networks, studios, and corporations. A top producer of live multi-camera news, sports, entertainment, and corporate productions, BMG operates across the United States and is now establishing its Canadian headquarters in Toronto — bringing world-class broadcast infrastructure and talent to the Canadian market.
Position
Details
Job Title:
Production Manager – Canada
Department:
Production Operations
Reports To:
EVP of Live Production
Location:
Toronto, ON (Canadian HQ)
Work Schedule:
Full-Time | In-Office, 5 Days per Week
Travel:
Required for location surveys, on-site productions, and client engagements across Canada
Employment Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
BMG Toronto Facility
The Production Manager will oversee all operations of the BMG Toronto facility, which includes:
- Video control room equipped for multi-camera live production
- Audio control room supporting broadcast-quality live sound mixing and engineering
- Production studio for news, interviews, corporate, and entertainment programming
- Channel playout and transmissions
- Mobile unit parking and logistics bay for remote production vehicles and flypacks deployments
Roles & Responsibilities Production & Operations
- Oversee and manage all live broadcast productions including news, sports, entertainment, and large-scale corporate events
- Run day-to-day operations of the BMG Toronto facility — control rooms, studio, and mobile unit logistics
- Develop and manage production schedules, ensuring all resources (personnel and equipment) are allocated efficiently and on time
- Coordinate and supervise freelance production crews and staff across all BMG Canada productions
- Conduct pre-production site surveys and location assessments to evaluate technical and logistical requirements
- Oversee mobile unit deployments, flypack setups, and remote production logistics
- Ensure all productions meet BMG’s quality standards and are delivered on time and on budget
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in real time during live productions
Budget & Resource Management
- Develop, manage, and reconcile production budgets for all Canadian productions and facility operations
- Source, negotiate, and manage vendor and equipment rental agreements to achieve best value without compromising quality
- Track and report on all production expenditures; identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining production standards
- Manage equipment inventory, maintenance schedules, and asset tracking for the Toronto facility
- Develop and maintain staffing plans, including freelance crew hiring and onboarding aligned with Canadian labor standards
- Assist with United States productions as needed
Client & Stakeholder Relations
- Serve as a primary client-facing contact throughout the production process — from initial brief through final delivery
- Consult with clients to understand production requirements and translate them into detailed operational plans
- Lead and conduct technical site surveys with clients and creative teams; produce detailed survey reports
- Maintain and grow relationships with clients, broadcast networks, corporate production partners and freelance crews across Canada
- Collaborate with the BMG business development team to support proposals, RFPs, and new client pitches with production expertise
Crew & Industry Relations
- Leverage an established network of Canadian freelance production crew to staff productions efficiently and effectively
- Maintain current knowledge of Canadian production crew standards, union agreements (IATSE, NABET, Unifor), and local labor regulations
- Foster a positive, professional, and collaborative on-set culture consistent with BMG’s values
- Identify and develop emerging Canadian production talent to support BMG’s long-term growth in the market
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience managing live broadcast productions including news, sports, entertainment, and large-scale corporate events
- 5+…
Title: Production Manager
Company: broadcastmgmtgroup
Location: Toronto, Canada
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