Location Manager Jobs

Location Manager jobs are open across film and television production, advertising, real estate, and retail operations, at every level from assistant location manager to director of locations, with specializations in scout coordination, permit acquisition, and site logistics. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles198+
Top stateIllinois
Top employerH&R Block
Top cityChicago, IL
Work type49% On-site
Top industryAccounting

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Pharmacy Manager (Off-Site Location) (Full-Time)
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Pharmacy Manager (Off-Site Location) (Full-Time)
Larkin Community Hospital
Hialeah, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Portfolio Manager – Edwards Ranch Location
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Portfolio Manager – Edwards Ranch Location
Worthington Bank
Fort Worth, Texas
Accounting
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Retail Brand Location Manager - UCI - Panera Bread
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Retail Brand Location Manager - UCI - Panera Bread
Aramark
Irvine, California
Brand Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Medical Office Manager-Multi-Location
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Medical Office Manager-Multi-Location
Prism Pain Management
Englewood, Colorado
Administrative & Office Support
Office Management
Project Management
$27 - $35/hr
On-Site

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Production Location Manager
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Production Location Manager
Beck's Hybrids
Nevada, Iowa
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
Bachelor of Science
501-1,000

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Location Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • H&R Block39
  • EY37
  • Jack's Family Restaurants9
  • Aramark6
  • Parker Hannifin6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Automotive
  • Agriculture & Farming

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in location manager jobs.

  • Three or more years of experience scouting, permitting, and managing locations on set
  • Demonstrated ability to obtain film and event permits from municipal and state authorities
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record for extensive daily travel
  • Proficiency with location management software and digital scout photo platforms
  • Strong budget tracking and vendor negotiation skills for location fees and equipment
  • Bachelor's degree in film production, communications, or a related field preferred

Tips for Your Location Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume for each production type

Film and television location managers face very different day-to-day demands than those in retail or real estate. Adjust your resume's bullet points to match the production environment in the job posting, highlighting scout experience for entertainment roles and lease negotiation for commercial ones.

List your permit contacts as a credential

Employers rarely ask for formal certifications, but they do want to know you can move fast with local authorities. Name the cities or counties where you have established permitting relationships in a dedicated resume line, since that institutional knowledge is hard to replace and signals immediate value.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists location manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Search by production studio and not just title

Many location manager postings are filed under production company names rather than a generic title search. Run searches for studio names active in your target market alongside your title search so you don't miss postings that surface under a project or company name instead.

Prepare a scout portfolio before interviews

Bring a curated set of location photos organized by category, such as urban exteriors, interiors, and practical roads, to your interview. Hiring managers in production environments make fast visual decisions, and a physical or digital portfolio lets you demonstrate judgment and range without relying entirely on verbal descriptions.

Negotiate your kit rental and mileage rate explicitly

Many location manager compensation packages include equipment and vehicle reimbursements that are negotiable independently of your day rate. Clarify the kit rental rate, mileage reimbursement, and scout day rates in writing before accepting, since these figures often differ from production to production even within the same studio.

Location Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most location managers?

The companies hiring the most location managers right now include H&R Block, EY, and Jack's Family Restaurants, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Production volume in those states tends to drive sustained hiring activity.

How many location manager jobs are remote?

About 51% of location manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in administrative and coordination-heavy roles such as permit research, vendor invoicing, and production scheduling, while scouting and on-set roles almost always require a physical presence at the location.

How do you become a location manager?

Start as a locations production assistant or location scout on small productions to build a scout portfolio and learn permit workflows. Move into an assistant location manager role to gain experience managing crew, negotiating fees, and running scouts simultaneously. After several productions at the assistant level, you can step up to location manager by demonstrating you can own the department end to end.

Can you get hired as a location manager with little experience?

Entry into the field almost always starts at the assistant level or as a locations PA, so applying directly to location manager roles with no prior set experience is unlikely to succeed. Build your permit knowledge by volunteering on student films or low-budget productions, document every scout you complete, and establish relationships with local film commissions, which frequently refer scouts to production companies looking for emerging talent.

What does the location manager interview process look like?

Most location manager interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your production credits and permit experience, followed by an in-person or video interview where you walk through a past scout or challenging permit negotiation in detail. Some employers ask you to do a brief practical exercise, such as evaluating a set of scout photos or drafting a permit checklist for a hypothetical shoot location, before a final offer conversation.

Where can I find and apply to location manager jobs?

You can find and apply to location manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and target production type, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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