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 OVERVIEW
BMG is seeking an experienced and energetic Production Manager to lead day-to-day broadcast operations at its new Toronto facility and across Canadian productions. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for the full production lifecycle, from pre‑production planning and budgeting through on‑site execution and client delivery. The Production Manager will serve as the operational backbone of BMG Canada, managing people, equipment, scheduling, and client relationships across live news, sports, entertainment, and large‑scale corporate events.

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+ years in a production management or senior operations role within the Canadian broadcast industry

Proven experience developing and managing production budgets from pre‑production through reconciliation

Deep knowledge of multi‑camera live production workflows, broadcast infrastructure, and remote/mobile production operations

Experience managing and scheduling production resources — crew, equipment, facilities, and logistics — for concurrent productions

Strong, established network of Canadian freelance production crew across camera, audio, lighting, engineering, and production roles

Thorough knowledge of Canadian local production crew standards, union agreements, and labor regulations

Experience conducting technical site surveys and producing detailed location assessment reports

Proven client‑facing skills with the ability to translate client requirements into actionable production plans

Ability to remain calm, decisive, and solution‑focused in high‑pressure live production environments

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Must be located in Toronto and available to work in the BMG facility 5 days per week

NICE TO HAVE

Experience operating or overseeing a broadcast facility including control rooms, studios, and mobile production units

Familiarity with broadcast automation systems, video routing, and IP‑based production infrastructure

Bilingual proficiency in English and French

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Production, Communications, or a related field

Experience with production management and scheduling software

Broadcast Management Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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📌 Production Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Broadcast Management Group
📍 Ontario