VP, Production
Warner Bros. Discovery•Burbank, CA
•$177,100 - $328,900
About The Position
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is a global media and entertainment company offering a differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands, and franchises across television, film, streaming, and gaming. WBD combines WarnerMedia's premium entertainment, sports, and news assets with Discovery's leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses. This role supervises the overall needs and provides day-to-day production and financial management for alternative series, while also maintaining a consistent presence on production sets.
Requirements
- 7+ years television (scripted & non-scripted) and/or film/video experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience required.
- Must be familiar with all aspects of television production and post production.
- Must have knowledge of accounting principles and procedures sufficient to review and ensure the accurate distribution of production costs.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with creative talent, executives, and all levels of personnel.
- Must be able to prepare and present clear and concise production schedules.
- Must be able to supervise personnel.
- Must be dependable and able to work flexible hours.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the formulation of and adherence to budgets and production models/plans.
- Tracks crew labor and vendor costs.
- Oversees and approves all Call Sheets, Production Reports, Deal Memos, Work Authorizations, Rental Authorizations, etc.
- Participates in production scouts and planning.
- Devises production schedules for projects.
- Coordinates vendor selection and equipment.
- Provides proactive attention to labor relations issues and acts as liaison between production and WBTV Labor Relations Dept. when issues arise.
- Facilitates the resolution of logistical and technical problems.
- Approves all hires for the entire staff and crew for each assigned production.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Serves as key liaison with other internal departments as needed.
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- an employee wellness program
- life and disability insurance
- a retirement savings plan
- paid holidays and sick time and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Associate degree
