Studio Lambert is seeking an experienced and highly organised Production Manager to join our team. We are looking for candidates with proven experience on quiz and/or game shows, with a comprehensive understanding of casting, diligence and welfare processes, as well as post-production. Knowledge of PMI would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Casting Oversight

1. Manage the end-to-end casting process, including scheduling, budgeting, and logistics
2. Oversee casting timelines, contributor paperwork, and compliance requirements
3. Maintain clear communication between casting, editorial, and production teams

Post-Production Supervision

1. Work closely with post-production teams to manage edit schedules and deliverables
2. Track progress across offline and online edits, ensuring deadlines are met
3. Coordinate feedback between producers, editors, senior management and the broadcaster
4. Oversee post budgets, including edit suites, graphics, and audio finishing 

Production Management

1. Create and manage detailed production schedules and budgets
2. Oversee day-to-day production operations, managing budgets, cash and expenses
3. Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers

Skills & Experience

1. Proven experience as a Production Manager in television (entertainment or quiz formats preferred)
2. Strong knowledge of casting workflows and post-production processes
3. Excellent budgeting and scheduling skills
4. Calm under pressure, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
5. Strong communication and leadership abilities
6. Familiarity with compliance, duty of care, and contributor management

Dates: mid-July 2026 to mid-February 2027

Location: This role is based in our central London office. The successful candidate will be required to work abroad for 2 weeks in September/October.

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants individually.

We are an inclusive employer. We actively welcome applications from individuals from backgrounds under-represented in TV, including (but not limited to) those who identify as:

1. Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent
2. From ethnically diverse communities
3. From lower socio-economic backgrounds

If you have access or adjustment requirements for completing any stage of this application process, or would like to apply via an alternative format, please email [email protected] to ask the Talent team to contact you for a confidential conversation. Please include the name of the job advert in the subject bar of your email.

In line with best practice, we will not initiate discussions about adjustments and access needs for the role itself unless and until an offer is made, except if it relates to an intrinsic part of the job. However, you are welcome ask us about the role to give you any information you need to assess whether it is a good fit for you. This includes questions about flexible working, accessibility of likely working spaces, and available adjustments. Again, please contact [email protected]