Line Producer - Animation

Job Description

Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We're home to the world's best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.

The Job

Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects both domestically and internationally. As home to the iconic animated characters from the DC, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA produces highly successful series, shorts, specials, and animated films - including the DC Universe Movies - for release on multiple platforms including HBO Max, Netflix, and Hulu. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 40 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, a BAFTA Children's Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents' Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 21 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).

Warner Bros. Animation Inc. seeks a Line Producer for the WBA Development & Production department. Oversees all aspects of production.

The Daily
• Oversees the day-to-day activities of production and responsible for budget and final delivery.
• Develops schedules/budgets at start of production and tracks/manages production budget/costs to ensure production is delivered on budget and on schedule.
• Responsible for setting up of the pipeline and workflow and for execution of the production.
• Collaborates with VP/Executives, Producers, Writers, Directors on the development productions. Able to technically interpret the Producer's creative vision to ensure project is effectively realized.
• Oversees the distribution and timelines of all production assignments.
• Conducts meetings with staff to communicate delivery/production status, finding ways to assist and ensure that the team hits their targets.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for clients, overseas studios, post production staff, composers and any subcontractors.
• Corresponds with domestic and overseas studios by answering questions and troubleshooting any potential problems.
• Ensures staff has the appropriate equipment and software necessary to produce animation.
• Handles recruitment of qualified staff (artists & production teams) as well as training and mentoring of production management staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Essentials
• Minimum of 3-5 years as a proven technical leader on 2D productions required.
• Experience In development of production pipelines.
• Proven track record in project management.
• Experience negotiating deals with artists, technicians, and outside vendors/suppliers.
• Experience with schedule/budget creation.
• Proven ability to develop a pipeline/workflow.
• Proven ability to deliver excellent work on tight deadlines.
• TV animation production experience required.
• B/A or B/S degree in related field preferred.
• Knowledgeable in the animation production process, including production and pipeline hardware and software.
• Thorough knowledge of Maya, Max and other software.
• Proficient in Excel is required.
• Knowledge of Word.
• Knowledge of the Post Production process.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Strong communication and team building skills required.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with Production team including Producers, Directors and artists.
• Must have the ability to pay close attention to details.
• Must understand oral and written instruction.
• Must have the ability to organize and schedule work effectively.
• Must have ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of personalities, both written and verbal.
• Must be pro-active and be an effective problem solver.
• Must have ability to lead with a positive attitude and encourage collaboration.
• Ability to manage time and balance priorities amid the pressures of busy, deadline-driven production.

This position is required to work in person at one of our locations in the United States. Warner Bros. Discovery requires anyone working in our workplaces in the US to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions to this vaccine requirement are available to those entitled to reasonable accommodations for religious or medical reasons.

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9o6wz-18-119-107-96-42 in your application.