
Manager, Network Post Production Operations
ViacomCBS
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This is a Full Time Job
ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount , Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. The company delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, ViacomCBS provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents.
ViacomCBS is looking for a Network Post Production Operations Manager!
We are looking for a manager to support current and future network post production operations (NPPO) for Viacom long-form deliveries while serving as a liaison/translator between all lines of business that use long-form content.
What does this role do? Facilitates timely delivery of content with ample time to air to allow for appropriate promotion by internal creative teams and meet global broadcast and multiplatform distribution needs. Leads episode delivery for all original & acquisition programming. Implements efficiencies across Viacom networks to streamline the episode delivery process across brands and prepare for future technologies. You will dedicatedly communicate and disseminate production guidelines requirements to production teams.
Responsibilities and duties
• Maintain active and open lines of communication with current series production, U.S. programming, media operations and global content ops for all Viacom brands.
• You will lead post production kickoff calls with teams delivering to the networks, providing them with an overview of Viacom's delivery expectations, and distributing subsequent email recaps.
• Coordinate with Viacom Media Operations, Content Operations, Programming, International multiplatform and the show post team to ensure deep understanding of guidelines and ensure smooth delivery of new assets.
• Vet production calendars to ensure that delivery dates meet the needs of all distribution outlets.
• Actively seek opportunities to increase efficiency in delivery, streamlining of processes and creation of new workflows.
• Implement standard methodologies for new series & season onboarding protocol, including creation & maintenance of long-form episode intake form and follow-up processes.
• Ensure proper file specifications are followed and that content adheres network formatting specifications, as well as Viacom legal and standards policies.
• Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external production teams, Viacom tech and support teams, and programming teams.
• Track all long-form deliveries in ShowMGR for broadcast and digital distribution including current series, acquisitions, and movies from series kickoff to completion.
• Conduct monthly meetings with programming & acquisitions teams to stay abreast of upcoming deliveries and maintain knowledge of deals being worked out for future properties.
• You will administrate and Media Manage MediaSilo/SHIFT to ensure productions have access and understand how to upload review and approval cuts correctly, in addition to troubleshooting MediaSilo workflow issues to facilitate constituent's needs.
• You will identify and implement efficiencies in episode delivery workflows and processes.
• Build weekly and bi-monthly reports for teams across Viacom detailing recent & upcoming deliveries to the library.
• Lead Coordinator of Network Post Production Operations.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Vice President of Post Production Operations.
Ongoing duties
• Distribution of delivery guidelines for delivery and technical specifics for episodes to internal and external production teams.
• Serve as a problem solver in long-form delivery process, and an intermediary between programming, encoding teams and productions to troubleshoot any and all issues that arise during episode delivery.
• Stay up to date on the latest production technologies to best facilitate future episode delivery.
• Prepare for emerging technologies in workflows and their eventual incorporation into delivery processes.
• Maintenance of Viacom library taxonomy and application to assets upon delivery.
• Oversee media distribution, media asset management and metadata creation for new acquisitions.
• Maintenance and distribution of long-form delivery schedules.
• Provide detailed delivery reports to productions groups including production managers, producers, associate producers and production assistants.
• Maintain communication with production teams for timely & correct delivery of assets, notify and maintain communication with appropriate Viacom supply chain support teams.
Qualifications
• Strong problem solving, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. Maintain diplomatic relationships across teams, productions and companies during episode delivery & handle expectations in both directions during the delivery process
• Dependable and detail oriented
• Ability to adapt to a continuously changing technological environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Ability to prioritize effectively, and be pro-active/forward thinking.
• Understanding of production/post workflows and file specs. Knowledge of 4K/UHD workflows a plus
• Basic understanding of web application development/troubleshooting
• 7-12 years TV production experience
• Proficient with the following computer and web programs:
• Microsoft Office Suite
• QuickTime
• Media Silo/SHIFT
• Signiant Media Exchange or Media Shuttle
This position provides competitive benefits including 401k, medical, dental, vision and unlimited paid time off!
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