Summary
The Manager, of Production is responsible for assisting the Directors of Production and VP of Production for Live-Action Series content produced for Nickelodeon.
Category
Production Manager
Location
Greater Los Angeles Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
May 15, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
The Manager, of Production is responsible for assisting the Directors of Production and VP of Production for Live-Action Series content produced for Nickelodeon.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist the Director of Production, West Coast Live Action on all aspects of work.
- Serve as production contact for show unit’s POC from pre-production through post.
- Collaborate with internal departments (BALA, Music, Talent, Licensing, etc.) and connect show units with department contacts as needed.
- Support Director of Production in the Management of 3rd Party Productions.
- Assist shows with script clearances and working with Viacom PCLO team.
- Schedule weekly clearance calls/monitor emails and report any clearance issues to Production Executive.
- Track, correct and submit background checks for productions.
- Maintain and update the Network Producer’s Guide and keep series updated on network policies and procedures.
- Assist with weekly Covid tracking for Viacom Safety.
- Assist with Music Contracts/tracking of show music.
- Assist in the set-up and wrap of Live Action Productions. Including start paperwork, deal memos, cast-lists, office set up, etc.
- Build first-pass show unit production schedules, contact lists and calendars.
- Coordinate Start-up meetings and introductions between productions and network departments.
- Update and distribute the Production guidelines and binders.
- Assist in researching office buildings and stages.
- Track all show units’ delivery of appropriate delivery materials required.
- Work with the residuals department to ensure they have all materials they require.
- Assist with casting department needs during show start up and wrap (i.e., generate contracts, update cast lists, submit to residuals with updates, etc.
- Review weekly union documents and arrange for signature.
- Submit approved documents to unions – required forms/documents (i.e., DGA Deal Memos, WGA Notice of Tentative Writing Credits).
- Update monthly checklist calendar to track all documents (DGA, WGA, and SAG-AFTRA) for each current series.
- Attend weekly call with Legal department to assist in the tracking of series contracts.
- Attend Weekly Development Call to assist in tracking payments.
- Communicate with agencies to gather start paperwork for writers. Work with Finance Department to set up vendors as needed.
- Maintain tracking document for development payments.
- Create and submit the Storybook WGA weekly worklist.
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience in production for television or film.
- 2+ years of people management experience.
- Previous experience creating and managing production-specific documents including contact sheets, call sheets and deal memos.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, One Drive, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.), Zoom, Slack.
- Working knowledge of budget building and cost forecasting.
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience with Movie Magic Budget, and Scenechronize software is desired but not required.
- Confidentiality with strong attention to detail and organization.
- Ability to coordinate many projects simultaneously and troubleshoot production issues with tact and professionalism.
- Flexibility and ability to prioritize in an ever-evolving production and business environment.
- Desire to excel in a demanding and fast-paced environment requiring proactive and positive thinking.
- Ability to communicate optimally and expertly with personnel at all levels.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $86,000.00 - 95,000.00.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day