West Coast VP, Unscripted Production & Budgets

Itv America Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Remote work days

Job summary

ITV America, based in North Hollywood, CA, seeks a seasoned Vice President, Production to oversee all physical production for unscripted and reality projects on the West Coast. You will partner with development, programming, and external producers to manage budgets, schedules and production logistics.

The role requires 15+ years in production leadership, deep knowledge of union contracts (IA, WGA, DGA, SAG-AFTRA), and a proven ability to deliver high-end formats on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in production company executive roles or freelance EIC roles.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with union contracts (IA, WGA, DGA, SAG-AFTRA).
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, cost tracking and reporting expertise.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Build budgets and production plans for reality formats in development or greenlit.
• Engage and oversee freelance PM teams and ensure adherence to ITV policies.
• Review cost reports, vendor and crew negotiations, tax credits, guilds, insurance requirements.
• Keep productions on schedule and on budget; visit sets as needed.
• Develop relationships with network clients and manage communications.
• Mentor PM team to promote growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Budgeting

Negotiation

Cost reporting

Tools

Movie Magic

Job description

ITV America, based in North Hollywood, CA, seeks a seasoned Vice President, Production to oversee all physical production for unscripted and reality projects on the West Coast. You will partner with development, programming, and external producers to manage budgets, schedules and production logistics.

The role requires 15+ years in production leadership, deep knowledge of union contracts (IA, WGA, DGA, SAG-AFTRA), and a proven ability to deliver high-end formats on time and on budget.