Senior Production Manager, Marketing Production Operations

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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A&E is looking for a Sen ior Production Manager?for the?Marketing Production Operations department. - The Senior Production Manager is a strong leader who is skilled in the project management of video assets for On-Air and Paid Media campaigns, including social. You will be responsible for?budget oversight, project?planning, and?managing?timelines, often with tightly defined deadlines, with an attention to detail and a solutions-oriented mindset and can-do attitude. You should be a strong manager who is knowledgeable in the production of content across all platforms and multiple formats. You will be?critical in the?communication?between creative teams and?all relevant?departments.? 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:

Senior Production Manager, A&E , Marketing Production Operations :
• Lead?production operations on all? video deliverables across A&E.
• Oversee?budget planning across A&E On Air & Print/Design.
• Manage workloads of producers?and vendors , including?balancing projects based on priority?and timelines across all projects?.
• Use tact, candor, and creative solutions to manage and overcome logistical and creative hurdles directly with partners and colleagues.
• Partner with the Design production team to ensure all projects are supported operationally.
• Have strong knowledge of graphics/design/post-production?.
• Responsible for external?creative?vendor and agency projects & relationships.
• Support creative directors and VP on A&E in long-term?campaign planning and tracking, project oversight, and?management of creative?approvals.
• Manage off-air paid?campaign timelines and deliveries alongside consumer marketing.
• Responsible for? Airtable budget workflow , including purchase requests and invoices.
• Facilitate internal client requests and delivery of content for various departments.
• Project manage the delivery of assets for Fast Channels and Emerging Platforms as needed.
• Responsible for Legal & S&P approval across all?projects for A&E.
• Help structure and improve workflow for creative?production teams for maximum efficiency and clarity.
• Provide production support on new business initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with Production Services team to improve production operations processes.
• Train new producers, coordinators, PA's on workflow and software.
• Oversee?coordinator ; evaluating employee contribution, performance, and development - .
• Manage music and footage licensing.
• Oversee utilization and scheduling of producers in edit rooms?.
• Develop a keen understanding of the brands.
• Ability to support the department on timelines and budgets.
• Develop knowledge of social media platforms, video codecs, graphic design, file formats, and their workflows in relation to post-production, especially with regards to ongoing trends in the industry.
• Partner effectively with the creative team to produce best-in-class creative.
• Highly-effective communication around deadlines and project status to senior management, as necessary.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN :

You'll have the opportunity to?produce innovative campaigns with the?creative team. - You'll - be?critical to the?communication?between the creative team and?all?relevant?departments.? You'll be asked?to challenge our processes to adapt to an?ever-changing?landscape. Finally, you'll be exposed to various A+E departments and stakeholders to learn the goals, needs, and direction of the business, as you grow into a team leader.?

YOUR STORY :
• 5 or more years working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative team, with relevant work experience in production management or coordination.
• Candidate 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/
• M ust 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 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

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A+E Networks, LLC. is a joint venture of Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst Corporation.?
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CompensationAnnual Pay Range: $82,250 - $118,000Annual Incentive Target: 15.00%

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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, 4

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