Associate Producer

Job Description

Responsibilities

''What would you say you do here?''
• Responsible for shows overall production strategy, schedule and budget management, inclusive of timely and accurate production and financial reporting.
• Responsible for vetting, approval and supervision of vendor's strategy, schedule and budget to meet show goals and business plans for budget, delivery and tax rebates.
• Supervise complexity management processes that facilitate the director's vision within the overall budget and schedule.
• Build and ensure an effective process for transparent and timely communication within production, to and from the vendor and to DreamWorks executives.
• Collaborate with Producer and Frontend Associate Producer and/or Production Manager to establish shows organization and responsibility structure and supervise key creative and production leadership as appropriate.
• In partnership with vendor, define and document the productions workflow, along with the organizational and responsibility structure, identifying and empowering decisions makers before production begins and adapting as necessary.
• Responsible for partnering with Producer and Front End AP to deliver and keep inventory flowing through the pipeline in accordance with production strategy.
• Responsible for establishing a dailies process to support director vision and balance quota expectation. Attends all dailies.
• Partner with creative and production leadership to resolve productivity issues.
• Measure and assess trends against plan. Proactively provide risk assessments, options and recommendations to resolve issues.
• In partnership with vendor and DW executives establish and monitor all reporting documents internal and external, but not limited to: weekly production reports, departmental promise lists, asset readiness reports, complexity bids, production schedules, cost reports, cash flow projections.
• Involved in interviewing, hiring, training, mentoring and feedback processes partnering with studio representatives as appropriate.
• Foster a respectful and collaborative environment that celebrates accomplishments and teamwork, as well as provide timely feedback and performance management if needed.
• Collaborate with Producer and Front End Associate Producer and/or Production Manager to manage positive morale.
• Travel regularly to remote location to ensure management process and values conform to DreamWorks standards and expectations.
• Manage credits process and post mortem presentations.
• Partners with producers and vendors to meet marketing requirements.

Qualifications

''What do I need to have in order to do this job?''
• 5 years of experience as an Associate Producer or Production Manager with extensive experience in animation processes
• Experience managing a Vendor studio relationship is essential
• Experienced leader within a dynamic and fast-paced culture
• Excellent, shown organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage creative leaders while meeting the needs of the production
• Strong, confident communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the company as well as external partners or guests
• Has an even temperament, a sense of humor, and is discreet with sensitive information
• Consistent track record of working well on a team and enjoys a collaborative work environment
• Proficiency in software like Microsoft Word and Excel, Gmail and ShotGrid
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal/DreamWorks Animation worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Additional Information

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