Manager, Post Production
Searchlight Pictures, Inc
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 7/31/2021 5:51:00 AM PST
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Job Summary:
It's the magic of immersing yourself in a motion picture masterpiece, or a new track from your favorite band, or the spectacle of a live Broadway show. It's hard to define and even harder to create, but that's what we do at The Walt Disney Studios. Ours is a culture of innovation, collaboration and creativity. We raise the bar, then step over it, blazing trails through the production and distribution of world-class entertainment around the globe. If you want to help tell compelling, enduring stories through movies, music or stage plays, then we want to hear from you. Searchlight Pictures is seeking a Manager, Post Production!
Responsibilities:
• Report Directly to SVP of Post Production.
• Liaise with Disney Content Security to ensure that all departments on all shows and all vendors adhere to approved Content Security protocols.
• Consult on post-production plan, budget and workflow specific to each film; pivot and revise plan as circumstances require.
• Analyze, modify, summarize and present notes on incoming post budgets.
• Act as the day-to-day liaison/first point of contact for editorial personnel, and post vendors.
• Maintain shared database of key Post Production Personnel and assist with identifying and hiring post-production staff on shows.
• Maintain shared database of post-production vendors and facilities world-wide including Dailies, DI, ADR and Mix facilities, recommend as appropriate.
• Consult on dailies workflow for each film; ensure crew understands and has necessary tools to accomplish the workflow; make sure dailies are delivered to studio each day of shoot successfully and in a timely fashion.
• Work closely with the Development execs to ensure they have the time and capabilities they need to finish the film while hitting all deadlines for Marketing, Delivery, etc.
• Schedule, organize, set up and QC all executive screenings, preview screenings, mix reviews and DI reviews.
• Work with VFX and Disney Digital Services to set up VFX reviews on shows.
• Work closely with VFX regarding turnover and delivery of shots, and how this impacts the schedule/finishing of the film.
• Research stock footage needs and help manage legal clearances, billing, etc.
• Report weekly updates for Studio Ops and ensure schedule, delivery and budget are on track.
• Periodic meetings with Post representatives on each show.
• Attend cost report meetings on each show and a variety of studio meetings to report the status of shows, maintain databases as necessary.
• Work closely with Studio Operations to ensure timely delivery of all elements for release.
• Work closely with other departments throughout the studio (Marketing, Legal, Clearances, Product Placement, Credits, etc.) to ensure the show is delivering the needed elements to those departments.
• Participate in department development activities and informational workshops.
• Assist in other Post Production related activities as required including Dailies, Previews, Premieres.
Basic Qualifications:
• Outstanding communication skills, written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others, both in a supervisory role and as a collaborative team player.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Movie Magic Budgeting MMB and Excel preferred.
• Knowledge and appreciation of Independent film.
• Positive attitude with a friendly and professional demeanor, required since this position is forward facing to our crews.
Required Education
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent years of experience required.
About The Walt Disney Studios:
For over 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios, Disneynature, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!. Ours is a culture of innovation, inspiration and collaboration that brings together visionary artists, gifted technologists and savvy business minds to conjure up magical entertainment experiences for a global audience.
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 Searchlight Pictures, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call The Walt Disney Studios.
Searchlight Pictures, 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 or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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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