VP of Physical Production

Shondaland, Inc•Los Angeles, CA

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Physical Production at Shondaland is highly organized and experienced. The role is responsible for managing show budgets, administrative operations, and logistical coordination from pre-production through delivery. The Vice President's primary goal is to ensure production remains on schedule and under budget without compromising the creative integrity of the show. It involves managing all details associated with projects currently in pre-production, production, post-production, and the forecasting of potential projects. The Vice President operates at a team-lead level, and works closely with the Chief Content Officer, Creative Development and Post-Production teams. The position is also expected to collaborate and work in sync with other internal teams at Shondaland, as well as external counterparts. The Vice President will oversee the day-to-day physical production of scripted and unscripted series, documentaries, and feature films at Shondaland, collaborating with producers of all levels to hire key department heads. The Vice President will provide clear and positive leadership and growth-focused mentorship to the Physical Production Team.

Requirements

Deep understanding of union/guild rules and fringe rates - both US and international
Able to stay flexible and calm making high-pressure decision
Able to get up-to-speed quickly on Studio/Network policies
Well-versed in the Shondaland brand and mission.
Able to pivot when necessary and juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities and personalities.
Proactive and positive thinker able to exercise good judgment, prioritization and initiative.
Able to handle a fast-paced environment simultaneously supervising several projects in various points of production (from development through delivery)
Maintain strong industry relationships and a network of reliable crew and vendors worldwide
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Projects confidence, discretion, professionalism and is persuasive, as required.
Tech savvy; must learn new software quickly and easily; mastery of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite. Must have a strong working knowledge of Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting.
Experience as a line producer or unit production manager is required.
A minimum of 7 years’ experience as a leader in production management in the field or at a network level for scripted series
Comfortable with and available for significant domestic and international travel

Nice To Haves

Experience working in creative development is a plus
Production experience in the UK/Canada a plus

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to show productions on Shondaland and Studio/Network policies and protocols.
Act as point on all internal Shondaland questions regarding union rules, travel rules, insurance, safety, legal concerns, and risk management.
Liaise between Shondaland and Studio/Network counterparts (BA, Casting, HR, Finance, etc.)
Researching, scouting, negotiating, and oversight of new space for production teams with studio lot and off-studio lot facilities, including Writers’ Rooms and Showrunner offices.
Collaborate with other Shondaland departments to help obtain materials they may need on the show production level – Publicity, Social Media, Marketing etc. – and ensure all teams are in-sync. Ensure any product placement or branded partnership deliverables are achieved by production.
Review and stay current on all daily production reports for shows.
Engage BA and legal counsel to resolve production-related deal or legal issues as they arise
Research employment status of key crew for upcoming/ongoing projects
Develop and generate new initiatives/projects to streamline processes on all Shondaland shows.
Track film commissions and tax incentives from all the states and across the world.
Remain available for on-call, after hours, and work/travel weekends, as needed.
Travel and supervise productions on location, as needed.
Support the creative goals for production by making appropriate production, financial and logistical recommendations.
Supervise Production Manager and Executive Assistant.
Build proposed budgets for new shows based on Studio ballpark figures in collaboration with accountants and showrunners
Evaluate unscripted producing partners’ production and creative plans in relation to viability of incoming projects
Facilitate key creative approval sessions.
In tandem with studio policies, ensure the set adheres to all health, safety, and labor laws. Manage risk assessment and production insurance claims.
Monitor transition from production to post, ensuring assets and wrap books are delivered correctly.