Post Production Director

Job Description

Our mission is to delight, engage, and inspire you through real-life storytelling.
Who are we?
We are a modern media company that engages a global audience of more than 300 million monthly viewers on all major digital, mobile, and streaming television platforms, with 700 million minutes watched each month. We create award-winning video content and original programming in the categories of Food, Travel, and Home & Design that we share with an engaged, passionate, and global community. Tastemade is built upon real data and an innovative approach to programming. We are changing the way the world watches, experiences, and engages with premium lifestyle content.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for passionate people who want to change the world through the art of storytelling. People that are driven to disrupt the status quo and not just looking for another job. We are seeking a Post Production Director to join our growing team!
The Director of Post Production is an experienced leader in the operational workflow and management of post-production of television series, short-form social episodes, branded content, and original unscripted content appearing on an internationally distributed streaming network and a collection of social channels that reach over 300M+ people a month.
The ideal candidate is adept at scaling workflows, is a ceaseless innovator of creative problem solving, and is a collaborative team player interested in innovation. An entrepreneurial spirit, a high level of curiosity, great flexibility in a fast-moving environment, a detail-oriented and collaborative approach, and a dedication to quality are all necessary attributes of the right candidate.Our Values:
• Tell a great story. Develop original and untold stories that inspire, excite, and delight. Great storytelling has the power to not only entertain but to shape culture.
• Embrace our world. Be globally-minded-value inclusivity and diversity, respect the richness of all cultures, and appreciate those who are different from yourself.
• Be constantly curious. Ask questions. Find answers. Always look for opportunities to learn and experience something new.
• Create community through experience. Treat every moment as an opportunity to create meaningful experiences to share. Shared moments build community.
• Own the Outcome. Think and act like an owner. You are entrusted to do what is best for Tastemade and for our community.
What you'll be doing:
• Oversee Post Production operations, from day-to-day delivery to upcoming deadlines
• Oversee workflow for in-house team and external project-based hires
• Oversee VOD and Licensing deliveries
• Develop new strategies for efficiency and innovation
• Manage department P&L
• Oversee Post Schedule for branded and original content
• Manage Post Budgets for branded and original content
• Collaborate with various internal teams such as creative, production, business development, legal, finance, marketing, and Tech to troubleshoot project challenges and ensure internal needs are fulfilled
• Work strategically and in partnership with internal departments to build, maintain and improve internal and external processes, workflows and systems
• Oversee vendor invoices
• Ensure production and hand off specs are current
• Hire, negotiate and onboard new crew members as needed
What you'll bring:
• BA/BS Degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in Post Production management
• Deep understanding of both low, mid and high budgets for digital and broadcast
• At least 3 years of experience as a Post Production Supervisor or a more senior-level role
• Familiarity with Avid and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Deep knowledge of post production processes including visual effects, editing, audio, and color
• Management workflow systems experience is a plus (CATDV, Google suite, Monday.com, etc.)
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment supervising several projects in various points of production
• Familiar with the current trends and workflows
• Team player who operates in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting
• Ability to be discrete and maintain confidential information
• Understanding of how to prioritize and respond accordingly
• Willingness to continue learning to ensure understanding of current Post Production process
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task
• Please note the following:
• This is a non-union in-house position
What Makes Us a Great Opportunity?
We prioritize an inclusive, People-first culture at Tastemade. From your first day, we strive to be a welcoming team that supports, nurtures and grows. We are also firm believers in ''walking the talk'' -- our employee-led workplace experience committees, DE&I groups, and wellness and philanthropic initiatives reflect much of our culture and build a sense of real community among our team. While working at Tastemade, you will collaborate with passionate, curious, and authentic peers, who are driven by our core values and equally enthusiastic about food, travel and home & design.
Total Rewards:
• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life EAP, and 401K benefits
• Apple iMac, MacBook or equivalent hardware
• Monthly wellness stipend to support your physical and mental health
• Monthly electronics allowance to partially offset cell phone and internet costs
• One-time home office equipment stipend
• Professional development by way of a feedback-driven culture, regular performance check-ins, and in-house mentorship and support programs
• Collaborative, passionate, and fun colleagues!

Tastemade is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting and interview process. If you require any assistance or need accommodations, please reach out to us at peopleops@tastemade.com
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Experience Required:

Senior Manager/Supervisor

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d27465-18-219-236-62-42 in your application.