Executive Producer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +3 more locations.

📋 Description

• Oversee all productions from the initial greenlight phase to the final release.

• Ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards for all shows.

• Proactively identify risks to prevent delays or budget overruns.

• Provide support to struggling productions and make necessary trade-off decisions.

• Conduct slate reviews in collaboration with the Head of Studio.

• Recruit, manage, and nurture freelance Producers.

• Assign Showrunners to shows by leveraging shared creative and production talent.

• Allocate crews, budgets, and timelines among competing productions.

• Oversee contractors, vendors, and production partners.

• Manage studio budgets and generate reports across the production slate.

• Establish and maintain greenlight processes, production workflows, and templates.

• Handle delivery, clearances, talent releases, and production insurance.

• Conduct post-mortem evaluations following each release.

• Integrate performance data into planning efforts alongside the Director of Audience Growth.

• Introduce production tools that enhance efficiency or improve quality.

• Provide support to Creators in Residence and external talent in their projects.

• Approve casting decisions in collaboration with Showrunners and Producers.

• Ensure that each show has a comprehensive launch plan and all necessary assets.

• Authorize show branding and promotional materials.

• Lead performance reviews and implement changes for underperforming shows.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in production or production management for video.

• Proven experience overseeing multiple productions simultaneously.

• A successful track record of managing various shows or series on time and within budget.

• Experience in hiring and managing producers, line producers, or production managers.

• Ability to build and manage a pool of freelance producers and crew members.

• Strong understanding of production budgets, schedules, contracts, and vendor relationships.

• Experience in developing production workflows and supporting systems.

• Proficiency in producing both short- and long-form video content for social media platforms.

• Ability to maintain calm and clear judgment when facing production challenges or changes.

• Experience collaborating as a partner with creative leaders.

• Background in a fast-paced or early-stage studio, network, or digital media organization.

• Must be based in the United States; strong preference for candidates located in New York, Toronto, or Los Angeles.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Flexible remote work options.

• Opportunity to work from the New York office.