HR Production Partner Job Overview:<ul><li>The Production HR department is focused on creating an inclusive environment that supports all of our people, professionally and personally, to ensure that we can bring our best selves to work and drive creativity, innovation and results by connecting with the rich diversity of our employees, audiences and partners. To support this objective, we maintain a high service HR delivery approach that provides each show, writers’ room and post-production facility with a dedicated HR Production Partner, redefining what HR means to entertainment production in the industry and helping create and support a work environment where there is zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination and/or bullying, and where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.</li></ul> Responsibilities:<ul><li>Production HR SR Manager assigned to productions is responsible for supporting the team’s Directors and VP in day-to-day HR management of the production</li><li>Provides HR support to Producers, POC, APOC, & Keys, as well as front line support for all line-level crew</li><li>Handles routine to moderately complex employee relations matters in consultation with and at the direction of the Director and VP, along with Labor and the centralized Employee Relations team, for investigations into harassment, discrimination, or other complex or legally-based allegations</li><li>Partners with Labor Relations and Employment Law for performance issues, staffing change/termination requests, and incident-based behavioral concerns, as needed.</li><li>In conjunction with the Org & People Development COE and Production HR leadership, develop and facilitate customized classes, sessions, and programs for productions (i.e., leadership training, unconscious bias, career pathing, etc.)</li><li>At direction of HR leadership, ensure all assigned productions, writers’ rooms, and post facilities timely receive all company-required trainings; may involve directly organizing and delivering, or directing the HR Coordinator to organize training and development offerings Responsible for generating timely and thorough periodic (weekly, monthly, etc.) reporting as required by leadership Consult with and advise employees on various benefits issues, including eligibility, plan provisions, procedures, questions, and claims appeal procedures. Provide guidance regarding benefits plans and policy interpretation. Process FMLA leaves and coordinate paperwork. Operate and/or pivot, as necessary, into generalist-type duties where needed, and manage projects with the group’s senior leader. The incumbent is expected to remain connected and available to do business consistent with the schedule of their television productions, which typically may involve considerable off-hours support.</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul> Requirements:<ul><li>Top Three Skills: Employee Relations, Critical Thinking/Expert Decision Making, Issue Spotting, relationship building and conflict resolution</li><li>Soft Skills: Builds Trust; Can communicate with all levels, from C-Suite (Executive Producer) to line-level employees; Approachable; Neutrality; Experience in TV, Film, or Media Production a plus.</li><li>Need someone who can handle the pace and heavy employee relations (even though we have an ER team),</li><li>Must be able to be on set.</li></ul> The successful incumbent will demonstrate and possess the following attributes:<ul><li>Excellent initiative, problem solving, and “ownership” of issues from initiation to conclusion with a spirit of “arriving with solutions” in mind and providing affirmative reporting on the issues rather than requiring more-than-occasional follow-up a positive, collaborative, team-oriented approach with an eye towards pitching in and volunteering to help teammates get the job done a strong ability to “operate in the grey,” managing HR communications and efforts consistent with the spirit of company directives while applying the appropriate tone, business judgment, and diplomacy to each unique creative, technical, and operational production environment they support</li><li>“Above and beyond” client-centric approach Expertise and strength as a technician in HR-related law, policy, and practice in their local jurisdiction with sufficient core knowledge to learn other jurisdictions as assigned</li><li>6 to 8 years’ experience in a high-volume, ER-intensive production-related environment, preferably entertainment, but individuals in other industries with the above-described attributes of a successful incumbent are encouraged to apply</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of at-least-intermediate-level HR and employment concepts relating to ADA, FMLA, and other local, state and federal employment law and practice, labor relations, and other HR disciplines.</li><li>PHR, SPHR, SHRM or other certification highly preferred; masters or higher work in HR, labor relations, business or related fields also a plus</li></ul> Work Location:<ul><li>The office is 1575 N. Gower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028</li><li>You are required to be onsite at least 1x/week.</li><li>Sets they will visit will vary depending on shows they are assigned – mostly LA area</li></ul> Hours:<ul><li>Hours are typically 9-6pm PST, but for HR Production Partners should expect to be available during off hours which could mean into the night or earlier in the day.</li><li>This role will support a few shows.</li></ul> Duration:<ul><li>Minimum 3 months, there is potential for this role to convert</li></ul> Compensation:<ul><li>$53.01 - $70.68/hr</li></ul>
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HR Production Partner (TV/Film/Media Production)

Manager, Awards Our Consumer Marketing team within the Streaming group is charged with distribution and monetization of premium content across the spectrum of digital partnerships and business models. This includes our direct-to-consumer subscription service. The Consumer Marketing Team is a diverse and agile group that works in an exciting and fast-paced environment, working cross-functionally across different departments and partnering with multiple technology/distribution partners to ensure that we deliver streaming content to consumers, however and wherever they want to consume it. Responsibilities: Role Details:<ul><li>The Manager, Awards will play an integral role in elevating our series & films for FYC awards contention throughout the year - including Emmys, Oscars, Critics Choice, guild awards and many more</li><li>Reporting to the Senior Director, Awards Strategy, this role will work closely with cross-functional teams - including creative, publicity, program marketing, media and more - to ensure seamless communication and asset delivery, while helping to build awards presentations and other key materials</li><li>The position will also help with management of marketing awards submissions (e.g. Clios)</li></ul> Your Day-to-Day:<ul><li>Create compelling awards presentations and other materials for studio partners, showrunners and internal stakeholders</li><li>Work with various teams to help streamline logistical elements of FYC campaigns - including communication, approvals of creative assets & media placements, and various promotional initiatives</li><li>Stay on top of awards cycle/schedule and landscape throughout the year to ensure the team is consistently maximizing FYC impact</li><li>Lead research initiatives to elevate the our awards brand in the market</li><li>Serve as key liaison between internal teams & external agency in management of marketing awards submissions & recognition</li></ul> Requirements: You have:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree</li><li>4-6 years of experience working in a marketing organization, entertainment brand, agency, publisher or related</li><li>Exceptional organizational skills - the ability to juggle multiple projects, deliver under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and manage a high volume of materials</li><li>Experience creating/writing decks and presentation materials</li><li>Strong interest in & knowledge of the awards and larger entertainment & media landscape</li><li>Great energy and enthusiasm: a strong communicator, relationship builder and contributor to a positive culture</li></ul> Compensation:<ul><li>$37.75/hour - $50.34/hour</li></ul>
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Manager, Awards

Art Director Our client is looking for an Art Director with a conceptual eye and a knack for bringing big ideas to life. The Art Director will be able to dig into a piece of content to create a visual expression that adds clarity to esoteric topics. The AD will work collaboratively with managing editors to arrive at solid concepts and then own those ideas through to completion. Some jobs will require you to collaborate with an external agency to partner with on your ideas and visions, while others will require hands-on art direction with a junior designer. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Work closely with the Creative Director and teams on conceptual development, design, and execution across key thought leadership executions</li><li>Partner with a variety of stakeholders across the company to bring thought leadership content to life in new and engaging ways</li><li>Create, concept, inspire others, and roll up your sleeves while bringing creative ideas to life</li><li>Deliver and receive direct and clear feedback</li><li>Ensure the consistency of the brand and highest quality of design across all projects</li><li>Ability to think big while operating at the finest level of detail</li><li>Must be a self-starter while being comfortable guiding external agencies and production partners</li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li>A rich portfolio including digital and interactive design</li><li>Experience in art direction and design in a creative agency or in-house team</li><li>Hands-on expertise in developing creative solutions for a variety of campaigns—B2B / tech experience is a plus</li><li>Experience leading and managing projects with creative agencies and internal creative groups</li><li>Strategic thinking with exceptional communication skills, ability to evangelize and build support for creative concepts and ideas across varying stakeholders</li><li>Expert knowledge of creative process (discovery, positioning, brand direction, socialization, activation)</li><li>Expert knowledge of digital creative software tools</li><li>Excellent conceptual and problem-solving skills</li><li>Your dream is to work in a collaborative and creative environment where great ideas are celebrated no matter where they come from</li><li>BA or BFA in Art/Design or other related design discipline</li></ul> Compensation: $50.00 - $75.00 per hour
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Art Director

HR Production Partner Job Overview:· The Production HR department is focused on creating an inclusive environment that supports all of our people, professionally and personally, to ensure that we can bring our best selves to work and drive creativity, innovation and results by connecting with the rich diversity of our employees, audiences and partners. To support this objective, we maintain a high service HR delivery approach that provides each show, writers’ room and post-production facility with a dedicated HR Production Partner, redefining what HR means to entertainment production in the industry and helping create and support a work environment where there is zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination and/or bullying, and where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Production HR SR Manager assigned to productions is responsible for supporting the team’s Directors and VP in day-to-day HR management of the production</li><li>Provides HR support to Producers, POC, APOC, & Keys, as well as front line support for all line-level crew</li><li>Handles routine to moderately complex employee relations matters in consultation with and at the direction of the Director and VP, along with Labor and the centralized Employee Relations team, for investigations into harassment, discrimination, or other complex or legally-based allegations</li><li>Partners with Labor Relations and Employment Law for performance issues, staffing change/termination requests, and incident-based behavioral concerns, as needed.</li><li>In conjunction with the Org & People Development COE and Production HR leadership, develop and facilitate customized classes, sessions, and programs for productions (i.e., leadership training, unconscious bias, career pathing, etc.)</li><li>At direction of HR leadership, ensure all assigned productions, writers’ rooms, and post facilities timely receive all company-required trainings; may involve directly organizing and delivering, or directing the HR Coordinator to organize training and development offerings Responsible for generating timely and thorough periodic (weekly, monthly, etc.) reporting as required by leadership Consult with and advise employees on various benefits issues, including eligibility, plan provisions, procedures, questions, and claims appeal procedures. Provide guidance regarding benefits plans and policy interpretation. Process FMLA leaves and coordinate paperwork. Operate and/or pivot, as necessary, into generalist-type duties where needed, and manage projects with the group’s senior leader. The incumbent is expected to remain connected and available to do business consistent with the schedule of their television productions, which typically may involve considerable off-hours support.</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Top Three Skills: Employee Relations, Critical Thinking/Expert Decision Making, Issue Spotting, relationship building and conflict resolution</li><li>Soft Skills: Builds Trust; Can communicate with all levels, from C-Suite (Executive Producer) to line-level employees; Approachable; Neutrality; Experience in TV, Film, or Media Production a plus.</li><li>Need someone who can handle the pace and heavy employee relations (even though we have an ER team),</li><li>Must be able to be on set.</li></ul> The successful incumbent will demonstrate and possess the following attributes: <ul><li>Excellent initiative, problem solving, and “ownership” of issues from initiation to conclusion with a spirit of “arriving with solutions” in mind and providing affirmative reporting on the issues rather than requiring more-than-occasional follow-up a positive, collaborative, team-oriented approach with an eye towards pitching in and volunteering to help teammates get the job done a strong ability to “operate in the grey,” managing HR communications and efforts consistent with the spirit of company directives while applying the appropriate tone, business judgment, and diplomacy to each unique creative, technical, and operational production environment they support</li><li>“Above and beyond” client-centric approach Expertise and strength as a technician in HR-related law, policy, and practice in their local jurisdiction with sufficient core knowledge to learn other jurisdictions as assigned</li><li>6 to 8 years’ experience in a high-volume, ER-intensive production-related environment, preferably entertainment, but individuals in other industries with the above-described attributes of a successful incumbent are encouraged to apply</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of at-least-intermediate-level HR and employment concepts relating to ADA, FMLA, and other local, state and federal employment law and practice, labor relations, and other HR disciplines.</li><li>PHR, SPHR, SHRM or other certification highly preferred; masters or higher work in HR, labor relations, business or related fields also a plus</li></ul> Work Location: <ul><li>The office is 1575 N. Gower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028</li><li>You are required to be onsite at least 1x/week.</li><li>Sets they will visit will vary depending on shows they are assigned – mostly LA area</li></ul> Hours: <ul><li>Hours are typically 9-6pm PST, but for HR Production Partners should expect to be available during off hours which could mean into the night or earlier in the day.</li><li>This role will support a few shows.</li></ul> Duration: · Minimum 3 months, there is potential for this role to convert Compensation:<ul><li>$53.01 - $70.68/hr</li></ul>
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*This is a 2 month contract, 40 hours a week, fully remote. Senior Art Director We are looking for a Contract Senior Art Director with an exceptional art direction background to partner with our Creative Studio team. The right candidate is passionate and thoughtful about strategic ideas, detail-oriented from concepting to final delivery, a creative problem solver, and an advocate of beautiful inclusive experiences across all mediums. You’ll be applying a keen design eye and art direction skills to make compelling work live beautifully, online and offline. To be considered for this position, you must include your portfolio, website or other samples of work. Responsibilities:• Partner daily with cross-functional team members including Account Leads, Producers, Creative Directors, Designers and Copywriters.• Ability to concept and produce work that is original and adheres to brand guidelines• Inspire and embrace challenges and new ways of thinking by pushing the brand• Ensure the highest quality of craft in all aspects of execution Preferred Qualifications:• Experience with combining strong conceptual, strategic and art direction abilities• Exceptional at taking a brief and turning it into a compelling idea• A social-first thinker, keeping a pulse on the latest social platform trends and technologies• Impeccable eye for detail, craft and design• Ability to accept and receive feedback and build on it• Self-motivated, flexible and process-driven• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and shift quickly from one project to the next to ensure projects are delivered on time.• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive independently and as a team member in a creative, friendly, and fast-paced remote environment.• Ability to work independently and collaboratively• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Slides, MS Office• Experience with AfterEffects, a plus Background in:• 6+ years of experience in the creative industry or equivalent work environment• Strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of high quality conceptual and storytelling work Compensation:· $100/hr - $177/hr
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Senior Art Director

We are looking for a Production Designer to join our entertainment client who located in Burbank, CA. Designers must have the ability to work with the art director and the production team to execute the artwork for the company's shows across many different platforms and sizes while maintaining the integrity of the brand. You will utilize our production templates and specifications set forth by our production team in a fast-paced and collaborative environment to prioritize work and to meet deadlines. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the fullest understanding of graphic design, layout design, and typography. You should be able to take creative direction well and implement accordingly within set guidelines and parameters. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Must be proficient in web graphic content design using Adobe Suite CC programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat and non-Adobe Suite programs such as Sketch.</li><li>Skilled in masking out people from background images and masking out complicated hair.</li><li>Must be an expert in image manipulation and color correction.</li><li>Must have highly advanced cloning skills with the ability to extend and build backgrounds to existing images which are pixel perfect.</li></ul> Requirements:<ul><li>3 years of experience in a digital agency setting, entertainment company, or in a high-volume organization working in photo editing, graphic design, and production experience with experience working on entertainment clients</li><li>Extremely detail and solution-oriented with strong listening and communication skills</li><li>Excels in a fast-paced environment and is proactive and self-managing.</li><li>Ability to switch gears from project to project, as deadlines shift.</li><li>Must be organized in creating graphics and file naming conventions.</li><li>Works well within a team and likes to collaborate with others.</li><li>Great with PowerPoint or Keynote – able to make a presentation template.</li><li>Love and passion for the web, apps, design, and technology – a true student to the industry that keeps up on latest design trends and functionality.</li><li>Must be able to work on-site in the Burbank office Monday thru Friday.</li><li>Capability of working overtime on some weekdays and weekends and or late as needed.</li><li>Other related duties, as needed.</li></ul>
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Production Designer

Assistant Video Producer, UCAN AV Studio Seeking an individual who will support our clients’ Creative Content Managers on the AV Studio team (specifically for US/CANADA markets). Key responsibilities include being able to ensure AV creative content assets are QC’d, delivered on time for maximum impact, and supporting the overall mechanics of executing shoots and delivery of content to all internal partners. Being a passionate and excited storyteller, being hyper organized, and being collaborative are critical to the success of this position. Ideal Candidate.This person is someone who has the ambition of being a producer and/or editor and can multitask well. Someone who is able to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively against deadlines in a high volume environment with grace and patience. The candidate may have a history of working at a large agency or within an internal creative department at a studio (i.e. Disney’s Hive or Uni’s Inside Job). At their core, they understand project management and have an appreciation for and a passion for creativity, and most importantly for FILM. They enjoy logistics, planning, and creation relatively equally - they are excited by all aspects of the job, not just the shiny fun/glamorous parts. The candidate is someone who is detail-oriented and able to catch small mistakes naturally: misspelling, poorly formatted documents, as well as technical errors with video (i.e dropped frames, wrong color, missing fades, wrong slate, wrong frame rate, wrong resolution etc). This person is tech-savvy when it comes to post production workflows and software, while alsounderstanding the basics of production gear. Qualifications: This person has 3 - 4 years experience working across TV or Films in a marketing, publicity creative or production capacity. This person LOVES film, always seeks ancillary show content - searching for and scouring the internet for more. Creative content, talent interviews, everything they can get their hands on when it comes to the shows they love and watch. They are excited for the opportunity to work in a service-oriented role but have ambitions for creative excellence within a marketing or publicity capacity. Responsibilities.<ul><li>Be a passionate storyteller with a creative eye</li><li>Strong organizational skills</li><li>Enjoys the logistics of production and post-production organization</li><li>Quality control all files before going out to partners</li><li>In-depth knowledge, and passion for, video creative through all stages of a piece’s life cycle</li><li>Collaborative - open to taking direction and executing on it, though also comfortable proposing new workflows, and sharing ideas (creative or otherwise), for the sake of efficiency and scalability when appropriate</li><li>Project management</li><li>Manage delivery schedules of final assets</li><li>Keep track of important dates and milestones</li><li>Start of productions, access to cuts (to get started on clips)</li><li>Organize and create documents</li><li>Shoot concepts / divided by talent</li><li>SOW’s / MSA’s when setting up vendors</li><li>Attention to technical detail</li><li>Clips - a knack for identifying key moments in a given show or episode with an understanding for how they can be used (online debuts, broadcast interviews (daytime vs. late night), etc)</li><li>Manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively while meeting deadlines</li><li>Assist the Creative Content Manager title lead with securing talent approvals and ensuring notes are properly executed (QC) as revisions are delivered</li><li>Ensure that all shoot files are easy to trackable within our internal asset management tools/systems</li><li>Update internal tracking tools with appropriate links and files as needed for a given campaign</li><li>Capable of assisting in all facets of a shoot (remote or in person when safe/appropriate) however necessary. Including:</li><li>Operate Open Reel/remote application software when needed</li><li>Creating consistent documents and tracking grids across a given shoot for cross functional team access and visibility</li><li>Scheduling</li><li>Organize shoot files / Transcode / upload / create links at wrap</li><li>Follow up with internal/external partners re: transcripts, file delivery, etc in order to facilitate the execution of creative kicking off</li><li>Help with shoot and creative content planning from start to finish: Reviewing creative, helping with shot lists, broll capture needs,, reviewing and/or drafting EPK questions for talent interviews, and more</li></ul>
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