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Onset Manager

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New York, NYJob$35–40/hrPosted 4w agoStill listed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$35–40/hr
Location
New York, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Reporting to the Director of Signatory Solutions, the On-Set Manager manages on-set responsibilities for CMC Forecast under the SAG-AFTRA Letter of Adherence. The role coordinates with production personnel and clients, handles talent contracts and employment documents, monitors performer working conditions and hours, and supports talent upgrades. It also ensures required production records and related materials are sent to the Business Affairs/CMC Manager after each shoot.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SAG-AFTRA Commercial CBA Knowledge, nice to haveTact, nice to haveAlertness, nice to haveProactiveness, nice to haveLaptop Operation, nice to havePortable Scanner Operation, nice to havePortable Printer Operation, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, required3+ Years on-Set Production Experience, requiredAbility to Work Outside Normal Hours, requiredAbility to Travel, required

Full job description

Summary: Reporting to the Director, Signatory Solutions, the On-Set Manager is responsible for managing the on-set responsibilities of CMC Forecast per the SAG-AFTRA Letter of Adherence.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish contact with appropriate production and client personnel prior to talent call time

  • Establish relationship with the 2nd Assistant Director

  • Collect I9’s, W2’s, W4’s, and minor trust documents as applicable

  • Collect and review with client completed Talent Contracts

  • Review contracts to ensure there are no cross outs, and client has initialed contract next to our signature

  • Provide copies of contract documents to Talent

  • Confirm photo of performer in costume is attached to contracts

  • Meet with Union reps as necessary

  • Confirm performer dressing rooms are suitable (cleanliness, temperature, separate areas)

  • Confirm proper working restroom facilities

  • Confirm Craft Services has variety of beverage options

  • Working with minors ensure the following;

  • You’ve checked in with Nurse

  • Identify teaching areas and ensure they are suitable

  • Identify waiting areas and ensure they are suitable

  • Check in with client/production company for prior day work to be included in time report

  • Assist with monitoring talent work hours for breaks and overtime

  • Review monitors for potential extras upgrades

  • Prepare talent estimates for upgrades upon request

  • Ensure client sends the following to the Business Affairs/CMC Manager within 3 days of shoot:

  • Contracts, W4’s, I9’s

  • Production Time Reports

  • Talent photos in wardrobe worn during production in performers name

  • All releases & waivers

  • Work permits and minor trust account information when working with minors

  • Other projects and duties as assigned

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pursuant to New York's Pay Transparency Law, the pay range for this position is $35-40/hr; base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

  • Highschool Diploma or Equivalent

  • 3-5 years of on-set production experience

  • Knowledge of SAG-AFTRA Commercial CBA

  • Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends; Ability to travel as necessary

  • Tact in handling difficult situations

  • Alert, Smart and Proactive

  • Tech savvy, able to operate a laptop, portable scanner, and portable printer

How this job compares

Set against the 600 open Production Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$35–40/hr
  • US median$22–28/hr20 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $37.50/hr, is 53% above the US median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the middle half of Production Manager hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 31 open Production Manager jobs in New York and 600 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Production Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 456 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 234 of the 600 open Production Manager jobs (39%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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