Producer
Discovery Communications
Silver Spring, MDThis was removed by the employer on 9/19/2017 2:30:00 PM PST
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The Producer will oversee and drive the continual optimization of the production workflows and deliverables for the Reloads/Reversion Department. This person needs to anticipate departmental needs and priorities as it relates to continual timeline changes and provide new employees with job training. The position also requires the skills of a producer to step in when other team members or the workload demands.
Responsibilities:
1. Define best production practices, synchronize and standardize workflows, tools and communication among multiple teams at the network to ensure the highest quality and production efficiency.
2. Responsible for the day-to-day schedule management for production of Reloads, Reversions.
3. Coordinate with PM on all accounting and budget allocation for productions going through the Agency Reload and Reversion Team.
4. Onboard all CW and contractor staff for series, short form, Reloads and Reversion production.
5. Lead daily production meetings with department, troubleshoot workflow issues, and collaborate on creative solutions.
6. Alongside the EP of Reloads and Reversions, serve as POC for all DSC network representatives in order to solidify requests for content creation.
7. Work in concert with EP of Reloads and Reversions on series and short form to create estimates for productions.
8. Maintain schedules for productions in agency Reload and Reversion pipeline.
9. Along with the PM, as needed, handle financial matters with outside vendors.
10. In concert with PM, check all vendor invoices and approve for payment.
11. Work with PM providing information on the handling of all billing, and cost accounting for projects flowing through Reloads and Reversions pipeline.
12. Work directly with PM to align invoicing with correct projects.
13. Generate the weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for EP and senior executives to track departmental progress.
14. Work directly with EP of Reloads and Reversions to assure all DCI systems are addressed and all work is directly in synch with programs, policies and planning for the broader team.
15. Provide consistent production support to EP and Producers on the team managing overall budget and spending. Keep them apprised of all projects in production, CW staff being on boarded, and status of actuals for all completed projects.
16. Serve as Senior Producer on projects, when necessary.
17. This position reports directly to the EP of Reloads and Reversions.
Requirements:
* Must have 7-10 years related ops management and combined production experience.
* In depth knowledge of television and radio production.
* Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment and able to work on multiple projects, in various stages of production, simultaneously.
* Ability to perform under pressure.
* Experience with all DCI systems and some knowledge of production accounting.
* Network/broadcast production experience required.
* Integrity, strong organizational skills and attention to detail a must.
* Outside Production Company or Ad-Agency managerial experience required.
* Proficiency with Excel, Word, Adobe. Proficiency with Powerpoint and Google Docs preferred, but not required.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and acute attention to detail.
* Series producer, writer, and post manager experience required.
* Incentive program manager for department.
* Intern coordinator.
* Must have the legal right to work in the US