Mel McCowan
Senior Production Manager
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I am an experienced Senior Production Manager with 15+ years’ experience across television and digital production, working on a wide range of factual, entertainment and challenging subject-led programming. I have extensive experience managing productions from development and pre-production through to filming, post-production and final delivery, with a strong focus on budgets, schedules, logistics, compliance and team welfare.
Most recently, I worked with Full Fat TV as a Production Manager on an investigative documentary exploring international drug-related crime. The project involved sensitive subject matter, complex logistics and challenging environments, further strengthening my ability to work calmly and professionally under pressure.
Throughout my career I have worked across a broad range of productions and with leading production companies, broadcasters and platforms. My credits include The Voice Australia, Britain’s Got Talent, Strictly Come Dancing, Got to Dance, Tool Academy, YouTube Music Awards and The National Lottery Awards, alongside factual and documentary productions. I also have extensive experience taking projects through post-production and delivery for platforms including Netflix, Discovery+ and National Geographic.
I am confident managing large-scale productions, writing and controlling budgets, coordinating crews and suppliers, managing production logistics and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and within budget. I am highly organised, level-headed and solutions-focused, with a genuine passion for supporting and looking after the teams I work with.
Alongside my television career, I am currently working as a Content Manager for a successful YouTube channel, overseeing the development and delivery of digital content. This has given me valuable additional experience across digital production, content strategy, audience development and the fast-moving online landscape.
I am now looking to take on part-time Production Manager opportunities, ideally remote or hybrid, where I can bring my extensive production experience while continuing to develop my work in digital content. I am particularly interested in flexible roles where my experience, reliability and ability to hit the ground running.
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