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Starz · 1 day ago

VP, Physical Production, Scripted and Unscripted

Santa Monica, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $210K/yr

10+ years exp

STARZ is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and they are seeking a VP of Physical Production for Scripted and Unscripted content. This role requires comprehensive oversight of production operations, managing budgets, schedules, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful project execution.

Digital EntertainmentFilmMedia and EntertainmentService IndustrySubscription Service

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Head of Production, the Originals team and production partners to ensure the best possible production process, ensuring it meets the expected vision, standards, budget, expectations, and deadlines

Vet and monitor production budgets and schedules for both scripted and unscripted projects

Work closely with Production Finance, Legal, Business Affairs, Creative and Clearance teams

Review and implement production plans

Monitor Marketing and Public Relations needs as related to the impact on production and post-production

Coordinate with post-production to ensure delivery of final product is on schedule and to troubleshoot where needed

Ensure communication and distribution of production-related information and documents to Head of Production and Originals team

Collaborate with Executive Producers and key production personnel, on specified projects, to help ensure that creative and network imperatives are being met

Proactively assess potential problems with insurance, clearance, E&O, guild issues, etc., and escalate to Head of Production and Head of Business Affairs if needed

Analyze and provide input on budgets, proposals, outside production staffing, equipment, and facilities

Evaluate unscripted producing partners production and creative plans in relation to viability of incoming projects

Develop and maintain relationships with the production community and independent producers while staying updated on industry trends

Qualification

Production ManagementBudgetingProduction AccountingPost-Production KnowledgeLine Producer ExperienceUnion Agreements KnowledgeMulti-taskingCommunication SkillsIndustry RelationshipsMovie Magic SoftwareTravel CapabilityLeadership Skills

Required

Minimum 10 years of experience working in a combination of Studio/Network production and overseeing physical production of scripted and unscripted television series

Experience as line producer, or UPM required

Proven track record in managing production budgets, cost reports, and financial projections

Experience with/strong knowledge of Production Accounting required

Strong understanding of post-production and deliverables process

Knowledge of cameras and digital work flow

Must have strong understanding of union and guild agreements

Ability to work across multiple time zones including some international

Ability to interact and communicate effectively with showrunners, talent, network executives, etc

Ability to work in a demanding, high pressure and time sensitive environment

Ability to draw on existing relationships within the industry including production service companies both international and domestic

Ability to manage outside producers, build credibility and strong working relationships with other internal executives and generate commitment to goals

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents

Possess strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated leadership skills

Familiarity with production insurance policies

Strong capability to multi-task and prioritize multiple demands

Proficient with Movie Magic Budgeting, Scheduling and Excel software

Must be able to travel

Benefits

Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days

401(k) company matching

Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Company

Starz

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STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television.

Founded in 1991

Englewood, Colorado, USA

501-1000 employees