Line Producer, Production Management

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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR & LINE PRODUCER, PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

• Reports to and supports the Senior Director.

• Effectively maintain and implement methods of production management tasks including and not limited to: Planning and Scheduling in conjunction with Programming -Shoot Tracking and Record-Keeping -Content Cost Budgeting, Tracking, Reporting, & Projecting -Production Logistics- hiring and booking of talent, crew, equipment, and travel -Freelance Talent, Crew, and Vendor Management -Freelance Talent and Crew Payroll- negotiating, hiring, onboarding, and payroll processing -Vendor Invoice Review, Coding, and Approvals -PCard Account Management -PEX Card Account Management -Production Document Collection, Wrap and Archives.

• Responsible for the management and supervision of approximately 30-40 ongoing digital production projects for Conde Nast, its various brands and platforms.

• Track and report on project-level, physical production finances. Review and approve budgets, payroll, invoices, T&E, and contract requests.

• Review and approve estimates for pilots and shows ordered by Programming.

• Responsible for initial approval of all Legal Agreement submissions, ensuring deal terms are complying with corporate guidelines while capturing the respective production deliverables. For any Production Company agreements, direction submission will be handled by the Associate Director/LIne Producer.

• Evaluate, resolve conflict, and enforce CN Best Practices, guidelines, processes, and policies - and escalate to Senior Director/Executive Director as needed.

• Manage workflow, budgeting and expense tracking for production of all projects.

• "Provide direction on production process and ensure business requirements are met in a timely manner across all departments.

• Recognize deviations from accepted practices and confirm appropriate next steps."

• Responsible for the management and fiscal supervision of series, developmental pilots, sponsored, and integrated digital videos for Conde Nast, its various brands, and platforms - as assigned.

• Work alongside various teams, departments, clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure content is produced in a high-quality manner, efficiently, on time, and within budget parameters.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key production vendors to create cost and workflow efficiencies that could benefit network productions.

• Manage, keep track, and report on all aspects of production from development to delivery.

• Determine and manage pilot and series budgets and deliverable timelines.

• Act as central point of contact for programming, development, post-production, talent management, finance, marketing, sales, and outside vendors in the execution of content.

• Execute direct-report performance reviews and handle any HR related needs.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• A minimum of 12 years of Production Management experience.

• Experience in a variety of programming types including studio-based, location,, celebrity, documentary, editorial, commercial/branded, product integrations, and third-party.

• Ability to effectively lead a team and implement workflow and process.

• Strong knowledge of production logistics and workflow, industry technology, and current industry standard practices.

• Experience in contracting, negotiating, scheduling, and managing vendors and crews.

• Experience in permitting, international travel and production requirements.

• Experience in budgeting, scouting, releases, purchase orders, call sheets, booking freelance production crews and equipment, coordinating travel, permitting, scheduling, handling insurance requirements, production and post-production scheduling, reconciling financials, and cost reporting is required.

• Skilled in compliance with contractual obligations, permitting, labor laws, international visa & carnet requirements, safety, and insurance needs.

• Effective time management and organizational skills.

• Detailed, concise and effective communication and record-keeping.

• Must be tech-saavy and able to adapt quickly to learn and implement new technology, software, and systems for internal company use.

• Ensure direct reports' working conditions are aligned with Union CBA, while taking into consideration the wider department's needs, and being cognizant and proactive with staff members' time management

• Execute direct-report performance reviews and handle any HR related needs.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $115,000-$155,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Conde Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.