Director, Production Management - Film

Netflix; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 446,000 - 887,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Mental health support

401(k) with employer match

Stock options

Disability programs

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Family-forming benefits

Life and injury benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Netflix UCAN Film is seeking a Director of Production Management to guide the production management needs of the team, mentor staff, and oversee several projects per year. You will work with senior leadership to shape production plans, budgets, and schedules, while pursuing inclusive practices and sustainable production initiatives.

The role requires deep industry relationships, experience on scripted content shot globally and in tax-incentive locations, and a proven ability to lead teams and

Qualifications

• > 15+ years as a film producer or production executive.
• > Passion for film and collaborative storytelling.
• > Proven ability to mentor and lead teams.
• > Experience on scripted content shot globally.
• > Experience on productions in tax-incentive locations.
• > Familiarity with SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA and IATSE.
• > Relationships with filmmakers, executives, agents, and vendors.
• > Knowledge of Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling; cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee a subsection of the Film slate, balance workload and provide financial and operational guidance.
• Serve as the lead production executive on multiple productions per year, sourcing and hiring producers, department heads, and/or production service companies, and guiding throughout production.
• Work with Netflix executives, producers and directors to design and structure production plans, providing early stage budget estimates and location options.
• With a focus on Inclusion, grow the network of producers, companies and department heads the Film team works with, and develop strategies for representation across the slate.
• Champion new technology and sustainable production to lessen environmental impact.
• Align with studio operations to find efficiencies between film, series and non-fiction production.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team management

Film production

Global shoots

Studio system

Guild knowledge

Movie Magic

Tools

Movie Magic Budgeting & Scheduling

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

The UCAN Film team at Netflix is dedicated to telling global stories that represent our audiences as well as the diverse talent both in front of and behind the camera. We are seeking an individual with leadership and management experience to join this amazing team as we continue to find innovative, collaborative ways to bring the creative visions of incredible storytellers to life.

The Role

The Director of Production Management will help lead the production management needs for the UCAN Film Production Management team. This person will serve as a mentor for team members and may lead direct reports working across films with various budget ranges. Additionally, this role will act as an external ‘show-facing’ executive, directly overseeing several projects per year. They will work with existing Production Management leadership to guide the production slate, and help strategize ways to more effectively manage the shows. This role is involved with helping to design and implement team strategy. The ideal candidate has deep industry relationships and a history of working within the studio production environment. This role must be aware of Netflix business needs and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee a subsection of the Film slate, help balance workload across the team, and provide financial and operational guidance as required
• Serve as the lead production executive on multiple productions per year, sourcing and hiring the producers, department heads, and/or production service companies as necessary, and providing guidance throughout the production process
• Work alongside Netflix creative executives, producers, and directors during the development process to help design and structure production plans, providing early stage budget estimates and location options
• With a focus on Inclusion, help grow the network of producers, companies and department heads the Film team works with, and help develop strategies for increasing representation across the entire original film slate.
• Champion new technology and initiatives such as green sustainable production to lessen the environmental impact made by our productions.
• Align with the studio operations and strategy team to find studio-wide efficiencies between film, series, and non-fiction production

Experience

• 15+ years of experience as a film producer or production executive, preferably with knowledge of the studio system
• A passion for film and the collaborative process of filmmaking
• Proven ability to mentor, build and lead teams on a project level, as well as on a corporate level.
• Experience working on scripted content that shoots across the globe
• Experience working on productions that shoot in tax incentive locations
• A strong understanding of the film production process and working familiarity with the various entertainment guilds and unions, including SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA and IATSE.
• Track record of fostering, building and maintaining relationships with filmmakers, executives, agents and key vendors
• Knowledge of Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling, and familiarity with industry standard financial reporting processes (cost reporting, hot costs, etc.)

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $446,000.00 - $887,000.00.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

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Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.