Line Producer, Production Management

  • Full-Time
  • New York, NY
  • Conde Nast
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Condé Nast is home to Wired, Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair and more of the world's most celebrated brands. Condé Nast Entertainment (CNE) develops, produces and distributes video content across all of these brands. Our team creates high quality video programming experiences for viewers across every screen, and is led by industry veterans who have built video businesses with billions of monthly views. Since its inception in 2011, CNE has grown rapidly and has an extensive digital distribution network, with more than 37 million subscribers on Youtube and ranks in the top 20 in unique viewers in comScore's Top 100 Properties. Job Description Location: New York, NY Condé Nast is home to Wired, Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair and more of the world's most celebrated brands. Condé Nast Entertainment (CNE) develops, produces and distributes video content across all of these brands. Our team creates high quality video programming experiences for viewers across every screen, and is led by industry veterans who have built video businesses with billions of monthly views. Since its inception in 2011, CNE has grown rapidly and has an extensive digital distribution network, with more than 60 million subscribers on YouTube and ranks in the top 20 in unique viewers in comScore's Top 100 Properties. Job Title: Line Producer, Production Management Overview: Reporting to the Director of Production Management, the Line Producer is directly responsible for the successful execution of various productions across CNE. In this role, the candidate will sit at the intersection of all departments to manage the execution of digital videos that delight our digital audiences. Primary Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the management and supervision of approximately 30-40 ongoing digital production projects for Conde Nast Entertainment, its various brands and platforms.
  • Work with various teams and departments to ensure content is produced efficiently and delivered within brand budget parameters, following established policies and procedures, meeting publishing deadlines, and satisfying creative expectations.
  • Act as the central point of contact for programming, development, post-production, talent management, finance, marketing, sales, and outside vendors in the execution of content.
  • Oversee all aspects of production from development to delivery.
  • Determine and manage pilot and series budgets and deliverable timelines.
  • Review and approve estimates for pilots and shows ordered by Programming.
  • Track and report on all project finances including cost and non-CPM revenue.
  • Provide direction on the 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.
  • Manage and troubleshoot production issues as they arise including insurance, risk, permitting, rights and release issues, compliance, etc.
  • Provide daily supervision, management, and development of team of Production Managers, Coordinators, Associates, and partner with Executive Producers, Supervising Producers, Producers, Associate Producers, and Production Assistants for all assigned productions.
  • Sourcing and negotiating Vendors and personnel as required for production
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key production vendors to create cost and workflow efficiencies that could benefit network productions.
  • Contribute to Production Management department projects as assigned.
  • Review and Approve Payroll, Invoices, T&E, and Contract Requests
  • Ensure contractual needs are met throughout production
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 8 years of Production Management experience.
  • Experienced in a variety of programming types including studio-based, celebrity, documentary, editorial, commercial/branded, product integrations, and third-party produced.
  • College degree required.
  • Ability to effectively lead a team and implement workflow and process.
  • Strong knowledge of production logistics and workflow, industry technology, rights issues, and current industry standard practices.
  • Experienced in contracting, negotiating, scheduling, and managing vendors and crews.
Experienced in permitting, international travel and production requirements. Experienced 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 learning new technology, software, and systems for internal company use.
What happens next? 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. Condé Nast is an equal opportunity workplace. Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted based on years of experience. Salary is also commensurate with experience. What happens next? 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. Condé 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.
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