Director, Post Production in CA by NBCUniversal

Company Description

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Job Description

Job Purpose:

NBCUniversal is seeking an experienced Director of Post-Production to support day-to-day operations of the television post-production department. Reporting to the SVP Post-Production, the Director of Post-Production will guide and support our slate of primarily scripted productions, providing leadership, vision, and strategy in alignment with the mission and goals of NBCUniversal. Currently Universal Television and Universal Content Productions have a combined 50+ active productions in various stages of pre-production, production, and post-production.

Essential Responsibilities

Help oversee high volume of scripted comedy and drama productions.
Work with producers, production companies and networks throughout the life of the project.
Collaborate with internal teams such as creative, production, business affairs, legal, finance, distribution, and communications to ensure their needs are fulfilled.
Build and maintain relationships with post-production talent.
Build and maintain relationships with key production and post-production vendors.
Implement processes and systems that increase efficiency and productivity.
Monitor all our shows and ensure they are providing weekly updates to Sr. management along with timely and accurate cost reporting.

Additional Responsibilities

Assess bids from key post and VFX vendors; manage contract administration.
Work with productions to determine cameras, capture resolutions and codecs.
Research emerging production and post-production technology.
Interface with shows and the clearance team to provide oversight of clip usage, recaps, flashbacks, and licensed material. 
Interface with publicity, awards team, and our shows to manage show compilations and supervise the editing of clips for award submissions.
Assist Sr. management with continual request for revisions of budgets and schedules.
Oversee and enforce content security policies with show teams along with vetting of new vendors to make sure they are compliant with NBCUniversal policy.
Compile data from prior seasons to inform those upcoming of budgeting/ scheduling / staffing.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $115,000-$160,000 (bonus eligible

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 12 years of experience working in post-production.
Minimum 7 years serving as post producer or post supervisor.
Thorough knowledge of post-production processes including VFX.
Adept at anticipating potential problems and implementing solutions.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Successful track record of training and mentoring others.
BA/BS or equivalent industry experience.

Eligibility Requirements

Interested candidates must submit a resume for this job at nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
Must have work authorization to work in the United States
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.

Desired Characteristics

Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively across all levels of the organization
Ability to think clearly and quickly under pressure
Ability to multi-task, effectively manage competing priorities, and follow through
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work well in fast-paced environment
Strong organization skills

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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