US Commercial Pre-Production Manager & Assistant

I am gearing up for a short-form commercial shoot and need two organized, U.S-based professionals to guide the project through pre-production only. One will take the lead as Production Manager, the other will function as a hands-on Production Assistant; you may apply individually or as an established duo. The job begins the moment the concept deck lands in your inbox and ends when everything is locked for shoot day. You will interface with me directly, liaise with the director and DP, and keep our creative team on track so we hit an aggressive timeline without sacrificing quality. Core goals • Turn the creative brief into a concrete production plan • Secure locations, talent and crew inside the United States • Deliver airtight schedules, call sheets and budget trackers that the shooting crew can execute without second-guessing Key deliverables • Master production schedule with milestones and deadlines • Confirmed crew and cast list, including signed deal memos • Location agreements, permits and insurance certificates • Line-item budget with vendor quotes and payment calendar • Day-of call sheets and a complete production bible (PDF + editable files) We shoot on union-friendly terms, so familiarity with SAG-AFTRA paperwork and standard insurance minimums is a plus. I work primarily in Google Workspace, Final Draft and StudioBinder, and prefer you do the same or export cleanly to those formats. The timeline is tight—roughly three weeks from now until cameras roll—so I’ll prioritize applicants who can demonstrate recent, U.S-based commercial experience and provide references I can check quickly. Let me know your availability for a kickoff call and, if you’re applying as a pair, clarify how you divide responsibilities.