Senior Production Manager

Job Description

Hulu is the leading premium streaming service offering live and on-demand TV and movies, with and without commercials, both in and outside the home. Operating at the intersection of entertainment and technology, Hulu has a unique opportunity to be the number one choice for TV. We captivate and connect viewers with the stories they love, and we’re looking for people who are passionate about redefining TV through innovation, unconventional thinking, and embracing fun. Join us and see what Hulugan life is all about.

SUMMARY

Hulu’s Originals Production and Post department is looking for a Production Management executive to join the team and hit the ground running. As a Production Management executive, you will be responsible for overseeing budgeting, scheduling, and all physical production aspects by third party studios of Hulu’s rapidly expanding slate of Original scripted pilots and series, documentaries, unscripted series, films, and specials. Applicants should have a strong knowledge base of physical production from pre-production through delivery.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Oversee productions by Hulu’s third-party studio/production company partners, from development through end of production.
• Analyze and negotiate budgets submitted by studios/production companies.
• Provide expert advice on aligning creative goals to Hulu's budget parameters.
• Track and monitor production spend/ cost reports, evaluate overage requests, propose recommendations for budget changes to meet internal targets.
• Work closely with Content team to evaluate scripts from a production perspective and provide internal budget forecasting and target budgets prior to greenlight.
• Oversee and manage production, and work closely with Post Execs, to make sure we are on track to meet launch goals.
• Review, vet, and approve studio/production company key crew hires, production personnel, etc.
• Evaluate and recommend potential production company partners.
• Actively identify and evaluate alternative production models.
• Assess production risk and advise on locations, insurance, production bonds, etc.
• Develop ongoing greenlight and production calendar based on development pipeline.
• Lead communications regarding production matters throughout project lifecycle to ensure internal stakeholders (Marketing, PR, Creative, Product, Advertising) are always aligned.
• Constantly be focused on optimizing our Originals production process and management through technical advancements, workflow improvements and strategic ideas.

WHAT TO BRING

• 5-7+ years of work experience in scripted/ unscripted production management at a major media company or on productions of television/digital content. (e.g. Line Producer, Production Supervisor, Production Accountant, etc)
• Candidates will likely be at the Director or VP level or equivalent at a television studio/network.
• Strong knowledge of all physical production aspects, from pre-production through delivery.
• Strong knowledge of production budgets, crew rates, union rates and rules, tax incentives, production locations, stages, post facilities, and market trends.
• Strong working knowledge of budgeting and production software, including Movie Magic, Scenechronize, etc.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Extensive television/digital production contacts with vendors, producers, studios, executives, talent, etc.
• Passion for TV and new media, and strong desire to be part of an industry that is quickly changing.
• Phenomenal business judgment, proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in an evolving and fast-paced, flexible environment, prioritizing and balancing multiple projects concurrently.
• A problem solver’s attitude and flexible, creative thinking.
• A sense of partnership with Creative, Post Production, Business Affairs, Legal Affairs, Finance, Marketing, and Publicity teams.

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Strong working knowledge of documentary and reality/unscripted production budgets preferred.
• International production experience.

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