Executive Director, Unscripted Content Production
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SUMMARYHulu's Originals department is seeking an Executive Director, Unscripted Content Production to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing physical production on a slate of projects being produced by third party studios for Hulu's rapidly expanding slate of Original unscripted documentaries and series. Applicants should have a strong knowledge base of budgeting, scheduling, and all physical production aspects from pre-production through delivery. This role may also extend to ABC Entertainment projects based on candidate qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
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• Oversee production by Hulu's third-party studio/production company partners, from development through launch.
• Analyze and negotiate budgets and production schedules submitted by studios/production companies.
• Provide expert advice on aligning creative goals to Hulu's budget parameters.
• Track and monitor production spend, evaluate overage requests, propose recommendations for budget changes to meet internal targets.
• Work closely with the Hulu Content team to evaluate creative material from a production perspective and provide internal budget forecasting and target budgets prior to greenlight.
• Oversee and manage production and make sure we are on track to meet launch goals.
• Review and approve studio/production company crew hires, production personnel, etc.
• Evaluate and recommend potential production companies.
• Actively identify and evaluate alternative production models.
• Assess production risk and advise on locations, insurance, production bonds, etc.
• Prepare internal Production Reports for all assigned projects and update key stakeholders during weekly Production and Scheduling meetings.
• Lead communications regarding production matters throughout project lifecycle to ensure internal partners (Creative, Post, BA, Legal, Scheduling, Marketing, and PR) are always aligned.
• Constantly be focused on optimizing our Originals production process and management through technical advancements, workflow improvements and strategic ideas.
Basic Qualifications
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• 10 years of work experience in unscripted production management, either freelance or as a studio executive at a Director level or higher. Scripted experience is a plus, but not necessary.
• Strong knowledge of all aspects physical production, from pre-production through delivery including music.
• Strong knowledge of production budgets, crew rates, union rates and rules, tax incentives, production locations, facilities, and market trends.
• Experience in domestic and international locations with producer and crew contacts preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Extensive television/digital production contacts with vendors, producers, studios, executives, talent, etc.
• Passion for TV and new media, and strong desire to be part of an industry that is quickly changing.
• Great business judgment, proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in an evolving and fast-paced, flexible environment, prioritizing and handling multiple projects concurrently.
• A problem solver's attitude and flexible, creative thinking.
• A sense of partnership with Creative, Post, Business Affairs, Legal Affairs, Marketing, and Finance teams.
• Hands-on knowledge of budgeting and production software, including Movie Magic Budgeting/Scheduling, various cost reporting software, Scenechronize, etc. preferred.
• Live within commuting distance from Hulu (LA)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Additional Information
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Just like the best ensemble casts of our favorite shows, Hulu embraces diversity and is an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. Hulu is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants if needed during the interview process. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.