Full Time Job
Production Executive, Unscripted
Amazon Studios
- Paid
- Full Time
Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned production professional to help support unscripted content creation and delivery in Australia. The successful candidate will possess the ability to work with multiple stakeholders; complete high volumes of complex tasks and projects quickly; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround; and efficiently and creatively solve difficult or complex problems that affect people within the business. This position will report to the Sr. Production Executive, Unscripted JP/AU.The candidate will also have great attention to detail and organization skills, as well as the ability to switch gears at a moment's notice. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is key.
Responsibilities
• Overseeing multiple unscripted projects in development and production
• Meets with show producers, production managers and creative executives in budget and production meetings to review progress of projects
• Works with internal departments and production companies on production safety, security, insurance, child labor, immigration, visa and travel issues
• Is on-set when necessary to evaluate work-flow, budgets and potential problems both domestically and abroad (as needed)
• Analyzes budgets and cost reports
• Works with post-production to ensure delivery of all required assets
• Coordination with other internal departments such as creative, marketing, press, business affairs, legal and finance
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications
• Multiples years of experience as a producer/production manager/line producer
• Strong knowledge and experience in all forms of unscripted television (e.g., competition, docu-follow, Music, variety) across all budget levels
• High level of competency with budgeting, scheduling, and cost reports
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Positive can-do attitude with strong initiative and follow through
• Great judgment and common sense
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
• On-set problem solving ability
• High levels of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
• International production experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with above-the-line and below-the-line rates and labor laws.
• Working knowledge of production norms and procedures in Australia.
• Wide array of industry contacts throughout Australia.
• Experience with asset delivery
• Experience with a variety of digital media workflows and post production
• High attention to detail
• Detailed planning, time management, and organizational skills
• Creative problem-solver
• Awareness of producers, production companies, agents, and other industry players
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2xqp6-18-209-209-246-42 in your application.