Full Time Job
Producer, Original Productions
Warner Media
- Paid
- Full Time
- Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Will be a part of the creative development and original content productions team. Will be critical for all future and on-going productions for WarnerMedia Kids Network with special focus on identifying and commissioning of suitable third-party formats and development of new original formats. Should ensure a strong cross team collaboration and collaboration between Operations, Programming and Communication / Revenue teams. Managing relationships with production studios and weighing strength and weaknesses for potential partnerships to execute production of shows within the set timelines.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Content Development 30%
• Ideate and develop world class compelling content targeting kids in India.
• Identify need gaps on the channels and shortlist relevant content to fill the need gaps.
• Contribute to development of series bible, characters, setup and target genre.
Execution of Current Projects 30%
• Work closely with script writers to drive gripping narratives as per channel requirements.
• Quality check and inputs at various stages of production including voice selection, animatic, animation, BG's, colour, lighting, background music and final mixing.
• Maintain essence of the show as per target genre and avoid deviance from original concept
Maintaining Relationships with Production Houses & Studios 30%
• Identify and maintain records of all production houses across India including team size, speciality (2d, 3d, harmony etc) and delivery capabilities.
• Distribution of content for execution.
• Liaising with production teams across the region for optimum utilisation of available resources without compromising with quality.
• Maintain relations with production teams and ensure timely execution of episodes / movies as per yearly plans
Research & Analysis 10%
• Keeping track of all show launches and existing shows working in the category.
• Regular review and analysis of competitive shows and sharing insights with the team.
• Identify traits that are resonating with the kids from shows across category and incorporate the same in shows executed at our end.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Essential
• Diploma or equivalent experience in any stream of education
• Ability to familiarize and gain expertise on creative and managerial soft wares
• Years of experience: Minimum 8-10 years' in Commercial Broadcast (Radio / TV - kids genre preferred), with good exposure in a creative / dubbing / production department
• Ability to lead the development process without close supervision and to deliver the scripts at an advanced stage
• Broad knowledge and experience in scriptwriting, playwrights, book authors, and a strong understanding of the local tv production industry
• Experience in supervising script development process
• Experience in supervising the preparation of production schedules and budgets, as well as pre-production, production and post-production workflows
• Cross departmental collaboration
• Adaptable and flexible, open to changes
• Open minded and resourceful
• Team player with the ability to lead one eventually
• Sensitive to brand guidelines and regional requirements
Desirable
• Diploma or equivalent experience in Exposure to creative arts and cultural sensibilities is an advantage
• General knowledge of television industry trends – both as a viewer and programmer with an appreciation for the genre and TG is an advantage
• Ability to gauge mass appeal within the purview of the overall brand
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqo3q1-3-236-219-157-42 in your application.