Executive in Charge Of Production

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Full Time Job
Overview
Hearst Media Production Group is seeking an experienced Executive-In-Charge of Production who will play a key role in the oversight and hands on management of the production processes, personnel for multiple, concurrent projects and the day-to-day operations of the company's production facilities.
This position reports to the Executive Vice President, Production & Development. This position is based in Burbank, CA.
Responsibilities
• Oversee the core production management team to support all production related needs of Litton's original programs.
• Manage and control costs across original programs including the hiring of key production personnel.
• Responsible for creating budgets, schedules and cash flows for all projects.
• Work closely with show runners and staff, including verticals (digital, branding, etc.) on top-to-bottom production issues during all phases of production.
• Negotiate all deals with vendors for equipment rentals and purchases.
• Responsible for oversight and approvals of all production related expenses, payroll, cost reporting and cash flows. Works in tandem with the accounting team located both in Burbank, CA and Charleston, SC offices.
• Review and approves production insurance, releases and clearance agreements, work protocols, production policies, safety & risks assessments.
• Foster inclusive environment of cooperation, teamwork and motivation with staff and crew. Mediate and resolve personnel conflicts with sensitivity and problem-solving skills.
• Manage the delivery requirements for key deliverables and milestones, to ensure meeting contractual deadlines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with all production personnel and vendors to ensure the best available teams and highest quality of equipment are assigned to our projects.
Experience
• Minimum 10 years' experience in the entertainment industry with majority of that time working in non-fiction television/media
Qualifications
• Prior verifiable EIC and/or Line Producer experience a must
• Must be proficient with all major software (i.e. MS Office, etc.) usage with emphasis on production budgeting and accounting systems (i.e. Movie Magic Budgeting, etc.)
• Strong ability to prioritize and plan work activities within a fast paced, demanding environment
• Strong leadership skills to manage teams and relationships
• Ability to identify and nurture up-and-coming production talent
• Must be detail oriented and possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possesses ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Strong analytical, quantitative and financial skills
Education
• Bachelor's degree in business or film/television studies or equivalent related experience
• Military training and experience will be considered
Additional Requirements
As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Litton requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Litton will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
About Us
Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a business unit of Hearst Television, is an independent producer and distributor of original programming for TV stations, broadcast and cable networks and streaming services. H-MPG produces hundreds of hours of programming annually across linear, streaming, digital and social media platforms for domestic and international distribution in nearly 100 countries. Its popular shows include ''Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien,'' America's #1 syndicated political program; the Emmy Award-winning educational/informational (E/I) programming blocks airing weekends nationwide including ''Weekend Adventure,'' on ABC stations; ''CBS Dream Team,'' on the CBS Network; ''The More You Know,'' on the NBC Network; ''One Magnificent Morning,'' on The CW Network; ''Mi Telemundo'' on the Telemundo Network and ''Go Time!'' on independent stations. HMPG also distributes a diverse slate of other programming and content including ''Law&Crime Daily,'' ''Prime Crime,'' ''Consumer Reports TV,'' and the company's dedicated FAST channels ''Xplore'' and ''The Jack Hanna Channel,'' available on some of the most popular smart TVs and streaming platforms.
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