Senior Production Manager – News Corp Australia
Medium Rare Content Agency (MRCA) is looking for an experienced Senior Production Manager to lead production across the award-winning Coles content ecosystem.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, hands-on production professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to deliver outstanding creative work for one of Australia's largest retailers.
Reporting to the Executive Creative Director, you will work closely with the Coles Creative team and the Medium Rare Production team to ensure all stills and video production is executed to the highest standard.
You'll play a key role in maintaining efficiency, consistency, and quality across a high volume of work throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities
Manage scheduling and communications for 400+ shoots per year
Oversee production deliverables, ensuring all projects are delivered on time and on budget
Collaborate with the wider MRCA Production team to facilitate video shoots across the year
Produce stills and video shoots as needed
Run PPM meetings and manage production communications
Oversee post-production for both stills and video content
Work closely with the studio team to maximise efficiency and workflow
Manage production risk assessments, permits, and talent releases
Work across food and lifestyle brands within the Coles ecosystem
Negotiate rate cards and fees with suppliers and partners
Who Are You?
5–7 years of relevant production experience
Proven experience working within the food category
Strong process-driven mindset and exceptional attention to detail
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A team-first attitude with a passion for enabling creative excellence
Benefits
Exclusively ours – Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
Health & wellbeing – Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
Time off – Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave
Helping you grow – Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion – focused education series) and recognition
Financial wellbeing – Support on making the most of your money
Perks & discounts – Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
Giving back – Make a difference to our communities
Workplace inclusion and facilities – Engage with employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents' rooms
About Us
Medium Rare is Australia's leading content and owned media agency.
We work with some of the country's most recognisable brands, including Coles, Bunnings, Qantas, Officeworks, CommBank and L'Oreal Australia & New Zealand, to create award-winning content and campaigns across print, out-of-home, digital and social channels.
We celebrate courageous creativity and take pride in our people, our work and our clients.
Medium Rare employs more than 200 people across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland.
This role is Sydney-based, working from our Pyrmont office on a hybrid arrangement (three days in the office).
Next Steps
Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit .
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