Director Of Production

This is a Full Time Job

The Director of Production is responsible for producing video content for all live media event productions, livestreams, podcasts and virtual summits in coordination with the video, sales, and marketing leadership. This role will be the bridge between the Events & Live Media team, Editorial Video & Newsroom teams, across Deadline’s annual event calendar.

PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family.

The Director of Production will work with external vendors and in-house video staff to create a cohesive and seamless experience for Deadline, Deadline event attendees, Event Sponsors, Key Stakeholders, and the entire production crew.

Responsibilities include:
• Provide detailed estimates on video production costs to the Events & Live Media team based on Event technical requirements and sold deliverables.
• Plan out production for each Live Media Event, utilizing external vendors and internal staff as required, including booking stage managers and other AV related elements.
• Create and maintain live media and events video budgets in conjunction with the Deadline Content Studio Executive Producers
• Execute day of production of live streaming and in person events coordinating with video, sound, set production, hosts, timing.
• Participate in sales and marketing meetings to confirm deliverables, timelines and offer creative problem-solving and cost saving solutions.
• Willing to travel across the United States and abroad to execute events video production, if necessary
• Vet, hire, and manage contractors for branded or sponsored projects.
• Work with video team to create a streamlined workflow for editorial content when relevant to a live event.
• Collaborate on graphic needs for events.
• Oversee post-production, organization and distribution of post-event recap sizzles, editorial deliverables for Deadline.com and Deadline O&O channels and any sponsor deliverables.
• A technical understanding of live event execution, current livestreaming protocols and best practices is a must.
• Ability to work seamlessly across the organization, troubleshoot and innovate creatively around live and virtual events.
• Understanding and familiarity with virtual platform production for live events virtually. Experience with RiversideFM and Notified preferred.
• Be a part of a tight-knit team that is committed to a fair, collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Typical wage range: $100k - $125k annual bonus. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.

PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.

About Deadline:

Deadline Hollywood is an authoritative source for breaking news in the entertainment industry, regularly included on lists of top entertainment websites. Influential industry thought leaders and key decision-makers in the entertainment, financial and other business fields track Deadline.com for the latest news multiple times a day. Due to its avid audience, Deadline.com’s postings regularly receive more reader comments than all entertainment industry news sites combined. Deadline’s parent company, Penske Media Corporation (PMC), is a leading digital media company, publishing, and information Services Company founded in 2003.

About PMC:

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive, diverse, and responsible. We value a work culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. Our greatest wins have stemmed from collaboration, teamwork, and information sharing across our company and brands. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week and ATX Television Festival. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.com