Director, Post Production

This is a Full Time Job

Location: Burbank, California, United States of America

Company Overview

Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We're home to the world's best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.

The Job:

Manages the day-to-day operations of all assigned WBTV shows from prep through delivery and wrap to ensure WBTV shows are delivered on time, on budget and meet all necessary technical requirements. Some tasks including but not limited to are the creation and review of post budgets and schedules, oversee vendors, hire and make deals for post production/editorial crews.

The Daily:
• Creates and Reviews Post budgets & schedules for all new and existing WBTV shows and seeks final approval from department head.
• Researches candidates and under the direction of the department head, hires and makes deals for all of the Post Production and editorial crews on WB projects.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of all WBTV assigned shows from prep through delivery and wrap to ensure WBTV shows are delivered on time, on budget and meet all necessary technical requirements.
• Oversees the Post Production facility/vendor support on each assigned project, including getting competitive bids and engaging companies services for each project.
• Serves as a Liaison between, creative executives and the editorial team on all assigned projects to ensure information/developments/notes on the cuts, schedules, deadlines, and budgets are addressed in a timely manner.
• Interacts with various departments at WB on various matters as they pertain to WBTV productions, namely: Marketing, Publicity, Research, Business Affairs, Music, Casting, Anti-Piracy and Domestic and International Distribution.
• Interacts with Studio Technical Operations Team to ensure all WTBV productions are being delivered and archived in accordance with studio policy.
• Reviews and approves time cards, purchase orders, invoices, EFC's, hot costs and final cost reports for all assigned WBTV projects.
• Reviews & approves credits on all assigned episodic/shows by show basis before titling sessions to ensure accuracy and correct billing is given for all above the line talent and crew.
• Oversees new TV standard (File Based/4K workflows) with all network representative and Post Production vendors.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

The Essential:

Work Experience

4+ years experience in similar role or boots on the ground scripted series post production experience as Post Producer or Post Supervisor.

Education
, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

College graduate preferred

Knowledge/Skills

Highly Organized leader and team player who successfully operates ina team oriented setting.

Strong communication, judgment and people skills.

Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

In depth understanding of all areas of Post Production including : Online, Color Timing, Titling, ADR, Mixing, Scoring and Visual Effects.

Knowledge of Post Production unions and guilds.

Proficiency in the following technology/software: Mac and PC, Picture editing and finishing in both Final Cut Pro and Avid: Movie Magic budgeting and scheduling systems, QuickTime and FTP Programs and Software: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

This position is required to work in person at one of our locations in the United States. Warner Bros. Discovery requires anyone working in our workplaces in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions to this vaccine requirement are available to those entitled to reasonable accommodations for religious or medical reasons.

The Perks
• Exclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screenings
• Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Access to in-house learning and development resources
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.