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Senior Production Manager (FTC - 12 Months), London
Client:
The Walt Disney Company (EMEA)
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
18.02.2025
Expiry Date:
04.04.2025
Job Description:
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Production Executive, well-practiced in delivering High-End Television scripted content. This is a senior role which will require you to work closely with the VP of Production Management and the Commissioning Executives from script to screen as well as liaising with independent production companies, third-party producers, and local service providers to deliver high-end programming on budget and on time.
You will support the strategy for scripted content to ensure that it remains consistent with our overall strategy and vision for Disney + and manage appropriate communication, education and implementation of our policies, processes and procedures.
This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday).
The Opportunity & Responsibilities:
Production:
* Increase awareness, understanding and standard of key production management industry best practices as well as reinforcing the Disney + core values; diversity, equity and inclusion, accessibility; health & safety; safeguarding; health & well-being; training; environmental and sustainability matters; content and physical security.
* Work closely with Business Affairs, Commissioning Execs, Production Management teams, and Finance to ensure the conditions for greenlight are met.
* Risk analysis and mitigation in all aspects of production from financial, physical operational and welfare.
* Work closely with internal stakeholders to effect production solutions to increase use of internal resources.
* Raise awareness and understanding of all up-to-date broadcast and production knowledge and technology within the team.
* Draw up internal budget analysis and tracking documents as required.
Leadership and Management:
* Be responsible for delivering effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Work seamlessly with unscripted teams to deliver shared goals and objectives.
* Manage, motivate and develop the best production management teams for the job.
Indie/3rd Party Management:
* Ensure the cost of each commission is agreed with Editorial, Commissioning, BA and Finance.
* Lead budget negotiations with indies/3rd party producers.
* Negotiate and offer production solutions and approve production technology.
* Support and guide indies/3rd party producers through our internal greenlight process.
* Ensure best practice principles and protocols are implemented and adhered to across all genres.
* Ensure budgets are monitored by overseeing regular cost reports and progress reports.
* Liase with indies/3rd party producers at all stages and have an overview on a large number of individual projects.
* Deliver clear, concise, accurate internal reporting of projects, pipeline, risks and goals.
The Experience We Require From You:
* This role requires a high level of diplomatic communication and negotiating skills as well as strong editorial judgement and excellent written communication skills.
* Proven experience of managing and delivering High-End TV programming at production executive, co-producer/line producer level.
* Detailed knowledge of budgeting, scheduling and post-production.
* Strong working knowledge and understanding of industry agreements.
* Good knowledge and understanding of all broadcast and production technology.
* Highly self-motivated professional with a proactive and positive thinking approach.
* Ability to think and prioritise quickly under pressure.
* Attention to detail is a key essential element for this role.
The Perks:
* 25 days annual leave.
* Private medical insurance & dental care.
* Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free.
* Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing.
* Excellent parental and guardian leave.
* Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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