We are seeking a seasoned production professional to aid in Amazon MGM Studio’s International Originals content creation. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete high volumes of complex tasks and projects quickly; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround; and efficiently and creatively help solve difficult or complex problems that affect people within the business.
This position will report to the Head of Production and Post, International Originals UK & EUX and will be assigned a specific set of show projects within the organization. The candidate will also have great attention to detail and organization skills, as well as the ability to switch gears at a moment's notice. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is key. The role requires versatility in supporting a diverse portfolio of projects with a focus on unscripted series, but ranging from movies and series rather than a single genre. The candidate will be comfortable working across various formats and production types to support Amazon MGM's broad content offering.
Key job responsibilities
• Support multiple projects in development and production, through delivery and launch;
• Coordinate with show producers, production teams and creative executives in budget and production meetings;
• Works with internal departments and production companies on production safety, security, insurance, child labour, immigration, visa, travel, and tax issues;
• Is on-set when necessary to evaluate work-flow, budgets and potential problems both domestically and abroad (as needed);
• Analyse budgets and cost reports;
• Works with post-production to insure delivery of all required assets;
• Coordination with other internal departments such as creative, marketing, press, business affairs, legal, finance, and tax.
Key job responsibilities
• Extensive experience as a producer/ line producer/ production executive
• Strong knowledge and experience in all forms of productions across all budget levels;
• High level of competency with budgeting, scheduling, and cost reports;
• On-set problem solving ability.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with budgeting, scheduling and cost reports
- Experience with on-set problem solving
- Experience overseeing all creative aspects of development production and post production
- Experience in MM Budgeting and Scheduling
- Experience working as a producer, production executive, or a similar role
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- International production experience desirable;
- Strong knowledge in unscripted, scripted or movies production;
- Experience with above-the-line and below-the-line unions and guilds;
- Working knowledge of location specific production guidelines and procedures;
- Wide array of industry contacts;
- Experience with asset delivery;
- Experience with a variety of digital and cloud media workflows and post production;
- High attention to detail;
- Detailed planning, time management, and organisational skills;
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills;
- Positive can-do attitude with strong initiative and follow through;
- Great judgment and common sense;
- Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment;
- Creative problem-solver;
- High levels of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information;
- Awareness of producers, production companies, agents, and other industry players;
- Tech-savvy: familiar with online video environment.