Vice President - Production
Disney ABC Television Group
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 6/6/2017 4:53:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Provide leadership and oversight of physical production of scripted series and specials for Prodco. Deliver compelling programming that meets creative expectations by facilitating communication, thinking strategically, staying current on new technologies, seeking new talent and providing support to business partners.
Responsibilities
• Reports to and seeks direct feedback from the Network VP, Production.
• Supports and elevates the creative goals for Prodco production as set forth by Freeform and Showrunner by making appropriate production, financial and logistical recommendations.
• Finds solutions to budgetary challenges while always maintaining the creative integrity of the project.
• Able to communicate effectively with Producers, Showrunners, talent and talent agents in the execution of their duties as the Company's representative on Prodco produced pilots and series.
• Able to manage multiple Prodco projects simultaneously.
• Supervise all aspects of production beginning with drafting production plans and schedules, creating initial budgets prior to producer selection, through series production and post-production.
• Draft and publish series planning documents, such as development and series schedules and countdowns, to keep all partners on track and informed of pilot and series pickup and launch deadlines. Proactively communicate any potential schedule challenges and offer workable solutions.
• Identifies and oversees the selection of line producers who will execute the creative vision while maintaining budgetary parameters to present to Showrunners and network.
• Provide guidance and structure for line producers and production staff to ensure all contracts, deal memos, permits, releases, labor laws, etc. are adhered to per Company requirements.
• Familiarity with Prodco guild and union agreements, including the complexities and details of each, as well as awareness of each production's needs so agreements are as advantageous as possible.
• Responsible to maintain company policies and guidelines including but not limited to I-9 and harassment, conflict of interest issues, etc. as set forth by Creative, Legal, Labor, Finance, Minors, Management Audit, etc.
• Reviews production-related documents on a daily basis (Production Reports, Hot Costs, Cost Reports, etc.) and provides timely analysis on production trends.
• Responsible to handle HR and/or labor law issues in conjunction with network executive.
• Look for efficiency of savings while always maintaining the creative integrity of the project as the priority.
• Creates competitive budget templates and provides A-T-L contractual obligations to line producers and accountants to aid in the budgeting process.
• Vets and approves final budgets and schedules prior to distributing to network.
• Identifies and negotiates stages/production offices for Prodco pilots and series for efficiency and cost savings.
• Develop and provides to individual producers competitive template deals for below the line crew members including Production Designers, Costume Designers, DPs.
• Research and outsourcing for production needs. For example, identify third party production companies for out- of- town shoots.
• Understands New Emerging Digital Production technologies and pro-active style to seek out and evaluate new cameras and workflows.
Basic Qualifications
• Significant experience managing the physical production of scripted series and specials either as a Producer/UPM/Production Supervisor or as a network/studio Production Executive.
• Understanding of, and ideally experience with, relevant union and guild rules, policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage complex production budgets in a cost effective manner.
• Ability to physically produce programs on limited budgets without sacrificing quality or production values.
• Hands-on experience working at or with a major studio or network.
• A collaborative management style and a demonstrated ability to work with multiple constituents to get the job done.
Additional Information:
Equal Opportunity Employer – Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity