Production Manager, Platform Art Studio

This is a Full Time Job

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Networks operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Division StoryThe Marketing division is an in-house, full-service B2C/B2B brand and marketing team of talented, curious and purpose-driven members with diverse skill sets and backgrounds. We work on interesting and varied projects across multiple disciplines. As an employee of A E Networks, you'll be part of a global media and entertainment company that values diversity, representation, flexibility and kindness. In fact, Forbes named us one of America's Best Midsize Employers, and Newsweek included us in their list of America's Most Loved Workplaces for 2021 and 2022, as well as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2023. If this sounds interesting, read on for more details!

Job Description
The Production Manager, Platform Art Studio will lead operational and multiplatform design projects with an attention to detail and a combination of innovation, creativity, and collaboration. You'll be required to execute a high-volume of projects, often with tightly-defined deadlines, with an attention to detail and a solutions-oriented mindset and attitude. You should be a strong manager who is knowledgeable in the production of content across all platforms and multiple formats. You'll be asked to challenge our processes to adapt to an ever-changing landscape, and partner with us to excel in all that we do.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Bring your passion for production, and an openness to sharing and hearing new ideas, with a drive to continue making us a best-in-class production team
• Lead design production and process for our wide-array of multiplatform content, on-time and on-budget, with a focus on efficiency.
• Facilitate and maintain relationships with external creative vendors
• Spearhead communication of project status, metrics, and reports to stakeholders
• Assign and manage workload of creative finishing team
• Onboard vendors and negotiate and manage project budgets
• Navigate licensing, rights, and clearances for original creative
• Have a passion and aptitude for establishing and maintaining sustainable processes
• Collaborate with partners across other divisions in planning and asset development
• Maintain an environment that supports cross-functional partnership and proactive innovation
• Keep abreast of all platforms, and look for efficient solutions as new opportunities arise.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

You'll be asked to challenge our processes to adapt to an ever-changing landscape.

How to evolve the business based on metrics, learning, data and insights.

As a team leader, you'll be the face of the relationship with new and various A+E departments and stakeholders to learn the goals, needs and direction of the business at large.

YOUR STORY:
• 2-3+ years working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative team, with relevant work experience in production management or coordination
• Should be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects at once in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Must be able to communicate and present, clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, including to large groups.
• Passion for Entertainment, Media, and Pop Culture
• Must be able to work independently, with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to consistently deliver without requiring significant oversight
• Ability to deliver against tight deadlines, always with a can-do attitude and solutions-oriented approach.
• Willingness to express new ideas and think outside the box
• Working knowledge of cross-discipline skills in order to support and cover Production teammates.
• Proficient in budget and time/schedule management
• Pitch-in to support across the department, occasionally requiring nights or weekend work, on short notice
• Strong knowledge of design post-production
• Proficiency in social media platforms, video codecs, graphic design, file formats, and their workflows in relation to post-production.
• Proficient in Airtable (or other Project Management Tools), Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office

CompensationAnnual Pay Range: $65,868 - $85,066Annual Incentive Target: 12.50%

The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the

minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will

be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills,

competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation

package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at aenetworks.com/careers.

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