Production Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Summary :
• Manages the daily activities of the production.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with Line Producer daily regarding the status of the department.
• Coordinate the workflow for all supervisors and artists in the Storyboard Department .
• Keep accurate daily output information of all departments and enforce deadlines.
• Alert LP of potential problems and suggest appropriate solutions.
• Update key production personnel on the status of all areas of production; track assets and assignments.
• Maintain and distribute weekly production schedule with accurate information to upper management and production staff.
• Run weekly department meetings.
• Supervise Production Coordinator, Executive Assistant, and Production Assistants, assist Line Producer in hiring, performance reviews, and terminations for these positions.
• Oversee preparation production materials for shipping.
• Manage schedule to ensure production meets strict deadlines. Some of these duties include: 
• Troubleshoot problem.
• Coordinate and supervise vendor studios.
• Coordinate and supervise freelance production staff.
• Assist in scheduling of key production personnel.
• Schedule production meetings as necessary.
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Assist with ancillary projects; assist LP with special projects.
• Act as primary liaison with vendor studio(s). 
• Facilitate communication in a timely manner between production unit and outside studio regarding production issues, questions, and materials.
• Draft and coordinate all new hire paperwork for freelancers.
• Update Human Resources monthly on all freelance activity.
• Review and approve weekly time sheets and payroll for all union and non-union freelancers.
• Prepare paperwork for Final Delivery and send to Post Supervisor including As Broadcast Scripts, Credits, and other Post Materials.
• Gather and submit new hire information to Human Resources.
• Coordinate Facilities and IS&T requests.
• Coordinate materials for festivals, awards, etc.

Qualifications :
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess knowledge of animation production process.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, familiarity with internet and email.
• Knowledge of EPBudgeting, Shotgun, FileMaker Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator a plus.

Additional Qualifications:

• BA/BS preferred, or 2 to 3 years of production experience, animation preferred, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Weekly Hiring Salary Range: $1,300.00 - 1,550.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.