Location manager

The location manager is a member of the film crew responsible for the finding and securing locations to be used, obtaining all needed fire, police and other governmental permits, and coordinating the logistics involved for the production to successfully complete its necessary work. They are also the face of the production to the community and responsible for addressing the issues that may arise due to the production's impact on the community.

In Hollywood, they are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 399 and in New York and Chicago they are represented by the Directors Guild of America (DGA) for features and television work. In New York Commercials they are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 817. In Georgia, location managers are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 728. Additionally, nationwide, they have the Location Managers Guild International, a non-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion and interests of their members and their relations with the general public, communities and industry partners. In the New York area they have the Association of Location Scouts and Managers (ALSAM) They are commonly associated with production as being part of the management of a show and as such, are generally paid a weekly salary as opposed to an hourly wage.