Senior Production Executive

Amazon MGM Studios is seeking an experienced Production Executive to lead production and operations for Evolution Media. The candidate will be an effective communicator, be highly organized and have the ability to switch gears at a moment's notice, leading multiple teams through critical and timely decision making. You will also need to use a high level of discretion when handling confidential information in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company.
This role will oversee all productions and internal operations (i.e. oversee building management and post production facilities team). The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, fast paced team, with an in-depth knowledge of the unscripted production landscape.
Key job responsibilities
• Oversee all aspects of physical production projects from development to production, thru post production, delivery and audit
• Liaise with network executives on overall show strategy, budget and scheduling
• Oversee budget and production meetings with producers, EICs and creative executives
• Make recommendations on suitable production methodology including possible multi-territory co-productions based on industry knowledge
• Is on-set when necessary to evaluate work-flow, budgets and potential problems both domestically and abroad (as needed)
• Analyzes budgets and cost reports
• Works with post-production to ensure delivery of all required assets
• Works closely with other internal departments at a senior level, such as creative, marketing, press, labor, immigration, risk management, business affairs, legal, health & safety, protective services, public policy, finance, and tax
A day in the life
The Production Executive will interact daily with our network/streaming partners, show producers and internal development teams. Will make independent decisions that will directly solve issues during all phases of a production.
About the team
Evolution Media is a highly skilled, and motivated team. We enjoy the work, and strive to innovate, hone our approach to production.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Beverly Hills, CA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of producer, production manager or line producer experience
- 7+ years of experience as a head of production, VP Production, EIC
- 7+ years of experience at a network/streaming partner, production company, or studio, specifically in unscripted
- 7+ years of experience with budgeting, scheduling and cost reporting
- 7+ years of experience working with major network/cable partners (ABC, CBS, FOX, Bravo, E!, Discovery, Turner, etc.) streamers, producers, agents, talent and other industry players
- 5+ years of experience working with applicable unions, guilds, contractual terms and deal structures in the entertainment industry
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong knowledge and experience in all forms of unscripted television (e.g., competition, docu-follow, documentary, music, variety) across all budget levels
- Extensive experience managing television development and production
- Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines.
- Experience with a variety of digital media workflows and post production technology
- Experience with location specific production guidelines and procedures
- Familiarity with AVOD streaming services
- Experience working on international productions
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $149,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $277,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.