Job Description

Founded in 2012, LADbible Group is redefining entertainment and news for a social generation. Our global community engages with our content–spanning editorial, video, documentary and live – we reach 1 billion people each and every month. Our mission is to give the youth generation a voice by building communities that laugh, think and act. Using all major platforms, we’ve rapidly risen to become one of the world's largest publishers.

About the Role

Want to join the UK’s most exciting production studio? LADstudios Originals team are the proud winners of two Broadcast Digital Awards, including Best Online Channel. In this role, you will join the talented team behind hit shows like Snack Wars, Agree to Disagree, Honesty Box, and Minutes With.

We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager with shoot experience to play a key role in delivering the social formats LADbible is known and loved for. You’ll bring confidence and experience to every shoot, keeping productions running smoothly and every project on track from start to finish.

What the opportunity looks like

• Lead end-to-end production of Originals content, managing shoots, timelines, budgets, resources, and vendors across editorial and sponsored projects
• Coordinate all production logistics including studios, locations, crews, talent, and post-production across UK and international shoots to deliver high-quality, on-brand content.
• Build and manage production budgets, negotiate competitive rates with suppliers and freelancers.
• Ensure productions stay on schedule and within budget, flagging any risks early.
• Manage production equipment, kit bookings and shoot resources.
• Ensure all health and safety requirements, risk assessments and production compliance are in place.
• Organise production documentation, releases and post-shoot paperwork.
• Continuously improve internal production processes to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills and experience we'd like you to have

• 5+ years' experience in production management, ideally within digital media.
• Good understanding of social platforms (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat)
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-volume projects simultaneously while keeping calm under pressure.
• Excellent budgeting and negotiation skills.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to collaborate across teams to deliver creative, platform-native content that satisfies both audience and business objectives.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to maintain excellent relationships with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.

At LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work in the office 4 days per week.

LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.