Director, Production
Disney ABC Television Group
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Full Time Job
Director, Production (Freeform)
Job Summary:
As the Production Executive in charge of select series, the Director, Production will initiate and supervise all aspects of select Freeform series production. This person will facilitate communication between productions and the Network, manage to creative expectations, schedules and the financial well-being of the productions.
Responsibilities
begin with drafting production plans and schedules, creating initial budgets prior to producer selection, through series production and post-production under the supervision of Head of Department.
Responsibilities:
MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES / BUDGET:
• Create initial budgets and schedules for pilots/series.
• Maintain Company precedents set for deals, rates and provides ATL contractual obligations to producers and accountants to aid in budgeting process.
• Manage Creative and Production to ensure clear communication and effective translation of vision, maximizing on-screen dollars and delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Read and annotate scripts and prepares itemized script breakdowns and initial budgets prior to producer being hired.
• Identify and negotiate stages/production offices
CROSS TEAM COLLABORATION:
• Collaborates with colleagues to ensure that productions under their supervision are in compliance with the Company's goals and guidelines
• Liaison with various business partners, facilitating materials and information to address inter-departmental needs
• Attend production meetings, read-thrus, run-thrus at needed
• Provides support to VP, Prodco Production
COMPLIANCE & POLICY MANAGEMENT:
• Guide select productions in compliance with Prodco Production Manual and ensure all contracts, deal memos, permits, releases, labor laws, etc. are adhered to per Company policy.
• Review production documents and cost reports on select projects
• Manage Company insurance policy and guide productions with regard to Company requirements, including managing the insurance application process and binding of policies
• Maintain company policies and guidelines in collaboration with Creative, Legal, Labor, etc.
TIMELINE & PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
• Create calendars and countdowns for current series and provide leadership to keep all parties on schedule
• Attend production meetings, read-thrus, run-thrus as needed
• Leverage experience with new emerging digital production technologies to pro-active style to seek out and evaluate new cameras and workflows
CREW & STAGE:
• Facilitate key crew hires
• Vet IA status of crew members to ensure membership in good standing prior to production office opening
• Supervise load-ins and wrap out of stages and final walk- thru of stages
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 years of network or studio production work experience
• Must be proficient in movie magic budgeting and scheduling.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with guild and union agreements
• Experience and understanding of new emerging digital production technologies
• Able to analyze and summarize performance and provide advice and solutions.
• In-depth, working knowledge of Excel
• In-depth understanding of the pre-production, production, and post-production process
• Ability to manage multiple projects/series simultaneously
• Ability to gather, communicate, and apply information and trends about the industry and emerging technologies, in order to further company goals
• Demonstrated management and financial skills
• Proficiency in task follow-through and taking initiative.
• Direct and purposeful in all verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills.
• Receptive to and approachable by others in any situation.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Approaches problems or roadblocks as opportunities for learning and creative thinking
• Flexible with work assignments, takes on responsibilities as business needs require
Preferred Qualifications:
• Additional experience as Producer or related production management or production finance works is preferred.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
About Disney ABC Television Group:
Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG) redefines the future of media and entertainment. Delivering compelling creative, great storytelling, ground-breaking technology, high-impact marketing and innovative distribution, DATG offers multiple opportunities to build a career that supports entertaining and informing the world. A key unit of The Walt Disney Company, one of the world's most admired vertically integrated media enterprises, DATG includes global live action and animation entertainment, news, owned television stations, and radio. If you've got a passion to join our team of talented professionals we want to hear your story.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with International Family Entertainment, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Disney ABC Television Group.
International Family Entertainment, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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