General Manager

Overview The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of Runaway Entertainment productions and the general management team. The General Manager also leads the financial planning for Runaway and works with the Producer (Production Development) on strategic planning and developing new projects. Key Responsibilities include: Contracts: Negotiate and oversee the preparation of contracts for productions including creatives, production staff and actors in line with budgets and union agreements both independently and in collaboration with other Runaway team members, ensuring that an accurate, up-to-date record is kept of all negotiations and agreements. Monitor developments in union agreements and ensure that Runaway fulfils its obligations as an employer. Support the Head of Production on the creation, management and implementation of all company policies. Oversee the Production Co-ordinator in ensuring that all contracts are issued correctly. Day to day management: Oversee the smooth running of productions and facilitate collaboration between departments. Liaise with producers, creative teams, casts and production staff as required and ensure that all decisions made for productions are carried out in a timely manner and communicated to all relevant parties. Line manage the Production Co-ordinator and Office and Production Assistant on all show-related work. Act as the main point of contact for everyone on the production, providing support and assistance ..... full job details .....