Scripted Series Line Producer
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Full Time Job
Production company is seeking a Line Producer to join the team and hit the ground running. As a Line Producer, you will be responsible for overseeing the budgeting and physical production by third party studios of a rapidly expanding slate of scripted pilots and series, documentaries, and specials. Applicants should have a strong knowledge base of budgeting and physical production from pre-production through delivery.
What You'll Do
* Oversee production by third-party studio/production company partners, from development through end of production
* Analyze and negotiate budgets submitted by studios/production companies.
* Provide expert advice on aligning creative goals to budget parameters.
* Track and monitor production spend, evaluate overage requests, propose recommendations for budget changes to meet internal targets.
* Work closely with Content team to evaluate scripts from a production perspective and provide internal budget forecasting and target budgets prior to greenlight.
* Oversee and manage production and make sure we are on track to meet launch goals.
* Review and approve studio/production company crew hires, production personnel, etc.
* Evaluate and recommend potential production companies.
* Actively identify and evaluate alternative production models.
* Assess production risk and advise on locations, insurance, production bonds, etc.
* Develop ongoing greenlight and production calendar based on development pipeline.
* Lead communications regarding production matters throughout project lifecycle to ensure internal stakeholders (Marketing, PR, Creative, Product, Advertising) are always aligned.
* Constantly be focused on optimizing our production process and management through technical advancements, workflow improvements and strategic ideas.
CRITEREA
* 7+ years of work experience in scripted production management at a major media company or as a physical/line producer of television/digital content.
* Strong knowledge of all aspects physical production, from pre-production through delivery, including music, Vfx, 4K and HDR delivery, etc.
* Strong knowledge of production budgets, crew rates, union rates and rules, tax incentives, production locations, post facilities, and market trends.
* Strong working knowledge of budgeting and production software, including Movie Magic.
* Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
* Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners.
* Extensive television/digital production contacts with vendors, producers, studios, executives, talent, etc.
* Passion for TV and new media, and strong desire to be part of an industry that is quickly changing.
* Great business judgment, proven strategic thinking and problem solving skills.
* Ability to thrive in an evolving and fast-paced, flexible environment, prioritizing and handling multiple projects concurrently.
* A problem solver's attitude and flexible, creative thinking.
* A sense of partnership with Creative, Business Affairs, Legal Affairs, and Finance teams.
NICE-TO-HAVES
* International production experience.
* Hands-on knowledge of production software, including Avid, Final Cut Pro, etc.