VP, Current Production

Job Description

Responsibilities
Role Purpose
The VP, Current Production will report directly to the SVP, Current Production and will serve as executive-in-charge for broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms in the production, post production and delivery of original programming and related creative elements for selected series and specials.

Responsibilities

VP, Production will serve as main point of contact between the key internal departments and outside producers and production companies in managing day-to-day details of production including:
• Work with producers and production companies to maintain adherence and accountability for aspects of editorial, budgetary, and production standards as well as contractual requirements for programming
• Provide notes on production concepts, casting, outlines and approve storylines for series
• Understands how to evaluate budget numbers and work closely with Production Management Department on evaluating budgets
• Supervise the production and post-production on select shows, including guiding story development, reviewing multiple cuts, editorial guidance and feedback
• Attend shoots as needed in the studio and on location
• Manage on-camera talent where necessary on selected shows
• Manage and communicate the flow of information, materials, dates, schedules etc., to SVP, Current Production and facilitate necessary approvals, materials, and information across various departments
• Liaise with sales team and production company to provide integration ideas and supervise integration execution on set
• Supervise and conceptualize the production elements of the digital materials that emanate from assigned shows, i.e. webisodes/extra scenes/blogs, etc.
• Problem-solve show issues with producers, production companies and SVP, Current Production
• Work in close partnership with internal stakeholders, including marketing, digital, social, etc.

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• 7+ years of experience in physical production at production company or network
• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Eligibility Requirements:
• Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Willingness to travel as needed

Desired Characteristics
• Knowledge of all aspects of contemporary TV production and post-production including digital and social medial
• Proficiency in TV production of docu-series and reality shows
• Outstanding editorial judgment and creative abilities, with emphasis story development, series production and strong post production skills
• Strong relationships with the agents, talent managers and TV and Digital production community
• Strong relationships with independent producers and show runners
• Comfortable communicating with on-camera talent
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, and demonstrated leadership skills
• An independent thinker who is also a team player
• Passion for the different networks/brands that comprise NBCUni

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7kb96-3-17-28-48-42 in your application.