Vice President - Production Scripted

This is a Full Time Job

Vice President - Production Scripted (Hulu)

SUMMARYHulu's Originals department is looking for a Vice President of Production to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the budgeting and physical production by third party studios of Hulu's rapidly expanding slate of Original drama/comedy scripted pilots and series, unscripted documentaries and series, low budget films, and specials. Applicants should have a strong knowledge base of budgeting and physical production from pre-production through delivery.

Responsibilities
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• Oversee production by Hulu's third-party studio/production company partners, from development through end of production.
• Analyze and negotiate budgets 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 Content team to evaluate scripts 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 :
• 10 years of work experience in scripted production management as a physical/line producer of television/digital content or a major studio executive; preferably has functioned at the VP level for a major studio.
• 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 working knowledge of budgeting and production software, including Movie Magic.
• 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 production software, including Movie Magic Budgeting/Scheduling, various cost reporting software, Scenechronize, etc. preferred.

Required Education
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.