Production Manager, K&F Digital Studio

Paramount Pictures; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Production Manager to support digital content for Nick Jr. animation. In this dynamic role, you'll oversee multiple projects, ensuring they are produced on-time, on-budget, and at the highest quality. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners from the ideation stage through to delivery, managing production plans and budgets while providing mentorship to junior staff. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, contributing to beloved children's programming and working with a diverse team of professionals dedicated to creativity and excellence.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in physical production management.
• Proven experience in animation production, ideally shortform.

Responsibilities

• Manages production plans and budgets with the Line Producer.
• Provides direction and mentorship to production coordinators.

Skills

Animation Production

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

MS Office

Movie Magic Budgeting

Airtable

Job description

The Production Manager supports digital first content for Nick Jr. animation development and the suite of Nickelodeon YouTube channels. They work hand-in-hand with internal teams and third parties to ensure projects are produced on-time, on-budget and at the highest quality. Oversight begins at the ideation stage and continues through delivery and wrap of the project. PM will be managing multiple projects simultaneously. Content is primarily animation, re-editorialized animation, or occasionally, live action.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Manages and develops production plans in partnership with the Line Producer and Creative Producer
2. Works with Line Producer to create budgets
3. Provides constant feedback to producers and alerts them to foreseeable conflicts or logistical challenges
4. Builds production and post-production timelines and keeps production executives and partners informed about any changes
5. Starts early prep on productions before the day-to-day production teams are assigned. Provide guidance or support to those teams as production is underway
6. Provides direction and mentorship to coordinator(s) and/or production assistant(s)
7. Ensures that agreements, contracts, and releases are fully implemented before production begins
8. Manages shoots/vo records in-person as needed
9. Works with cross-functional partners: Business and Legal Affairs (BALA), Risk Management, Finance, Safety, Labor Relations, Production Technologies, Music, Talent, Marketing, and others, on project specific needs
10. Consults with risk management and follows internal guidance and processes to limit liability exposure
11. Schedules and leads related project specific production meetings and ensures meetings are on task and productive
12. Reconciles production costs on assigned projects against approved budget
13. Works with Production Accounting to prepare and process payroll paperwork
14. Prepares T&E reconciliations for p-cards and corporate cards
15. Fields inquiries from vendors regarding invoices, payments, and/or vendor setup
16. Maintains documentation on team’s shared drive
17. Maintains Airtable and other databases with relevant production information and schedules
18. Maintains and expands rolodex of highly qualified crew
19. Maintains, seeks, and supports a diverse workforce and vendor pool
20. Manages project wrap out and budget actualization for assigned projects
21. Fulfills other duties and tasks as requested by supervisor

Basic Qualifications:

1. Proven experience in animation production– ideally shortform animation experience at a studio, streamer, network, or agency
2. Deep familiarity with all phases of animation production from concept to delivery
3. 6+ years of experience in physical production management
4. BA/BS Degree preferred

Additional Qualifications:

1. Ability to work in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
3. Professional, self-motivated, results-oriented with a “can do” attitude
4. Able to respond after business hours to urgent and timely issues
5. Able to maintain confidential information
6. Inquisitive and willing to continue learning
7. Strong written and verbal communication skills
8. Proficiency in MS Office, Movie Magic budgeting, Airtable
9. Familiarity with labor laws, working with minors, and union and union obligations

Nickelodeon, now in its 42nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in