VP, Production, Unscripted

Warner Bros. Discovery; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and sick time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery seeks a production finance lead to supervise day-to-day financial management for alternative series and provide a steady presence on production sets.

The role requires 7+ years in television or film, a Bachelor's degree, and strong accounting knowledge to review production costs and schedules. You will oversee budgets, labor, vendor costs and staff hires across productions.

Qualifications

• Must understand budgeting and production costs across scripted and non-scripted formats.
• Strong knowledge of television production and post production processes.
• Excellent communication with creatives, executives and staff.
• Ability to prepare and present production schedules and supervise personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversees budgets and production models/plans.
• Tracks crew labor and vendor costs.
• Approves all hires for staff and crew on productions.
• Coordinates vendor selection and equipment; resolves logistic issues.
• Serves as liaison with internal departments as needed.

Skills

Budgeting

Television production

Post production knowledge

Communication skills

Crew management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…

To supervise the overall needs and provide day-to-day production and financial management for alternative series, as well as provide a consistent presence on production sets.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Oversees the formulation of and adherence to budgets and production models/plans.

• Tracks crew labor and vendor costs.

• Oversees and approves all Call Sheets, Production Reports, Deal Memos, Work Authorizations, Rental Authorizations, etc.

• Participates in production scouts and planning.

• Devises production schedules for projects

• Coordinates vendor selection and equipment.

• Provides proactive attention to labor relations issues and acts as liaison between production and WBTV Labor Relations Dept. when issues arise.

• Facilitates the resolution of logistical and technical problems.

• Approves all hires for the entire staff and crew for each assigned production.

• Performs other related duties as required.

• Serves as key liaison with other internal departments as needed

Qualifications & Experience…

Work Experience

• 7+ years television (scripted & non-scripted) and/or film/video experience required.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience required.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be familiar with all aspects of television production and post production.

• Must have knowledge of accounting principles and procedures sufficient to review and ensure the accurate distribution of production costs.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with creative talent, executives, and all levels of personnel.

• Must be able to prepare and present clear and concise production schedules.

• Must be able to supervise personnel.

Other Requirements

• Must be dependable and able to work flexible hours

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $177,100.00 - $328,900.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.