VP, Unscripted Production — Hybrid West Coast Leader

TAPP Film; United States; Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Disability coverage

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Remote work days

Job summary

ITV America seeks a VP of Production to oversee West Coast non-scripted production, coordinating development budgets, schedules and cash flows while managing the freelance PM team and ensuring ITV policies are followed.

You will negotiate with networks and vendors, identify efficient shooting locales, and mentor the PM team to drive growth. The role is hybrid with some travel and a strong emphasis on collaboration.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in production company executive roles or freelance EIC on large-scale productions for broadcast networks, streamers, etc.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and organizational.
• Ability to operate with significant autonomy and discretion.
• Ability to prioritize in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage complex network negotiations while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Proficient in Movie Magic budgeting for unscripted series ranging from 300k/ep to over 2m/ep, both field and studio productions.
• Strong cost reporting skills and ability to constantly estimate completion costs throughout a project.
• Hands-on as needed, take ownership of projects and be accountable for projects.
• Strong knowledge of production risk, safety and security practices and ability to recognize gaps and implement mitigation procedures as needed.
• Experience with sustainable and green production best practices appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal departments and development labels to build budgets and production plans for reality formats in development or greenlit, including schedules, line-by-line budgets, cash flow, and overall approach to physical production.
• For projects in production, oversee the freelance PM team for the series and ensure adherence to ITV policies and procedures; review cost reports, vendor and crew negotiations, tax credit analysis, and guild, legal and insurance requirements.
• Ensure productions are on-schedule and on-budget; identify potential problem areas early and make set visits as needed.
• Establish strong relationships with Network clients and handle all network communication and negotiations relating to the production slate.
• Develop a robust roster of vendor and staff/crew relationships for a broad range of productions.
• Consult with Business Affairs on terms for Above the Line talent.
• Identify advantageous shooting locales for projects in development and pre-production.
• Manage communications across internal departments and series freelance teams.
• Work with legal to negotiate vendor agreements, troubleshoot production challenges, and maintain.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Prioritization

Negotiation

Budgeting

Cost reporting

Production management

Risk & safety

Sustainability practices

Tools

Movie Magic Budgeting

Job description

ITV America seeks a VP of Production to oversee West Coast non-scripted production, coordinating development budgets, schedules and cash flows while managing the freelance PM team and ensuring ITV policies are followed.

You will negotiate with networks and vendors, identify efficient shooting locales, and mentor the PM team to drive growth. The role is hybrid with some travel and a strong emphasis on collaboration.