Animation Production Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Overview & Responsibilities:

The Production Manager supports digital first content for Nick Jr. animation development and the suite of Nickelodeon YouTube channels. They work hand-in-hand with internal teams and third parties to ensure projects are produced on-time, on-budget and at the highest quality. Oversight begins at the ideation stage and continues through delivery and wrap of the project. PM will be managing multiple projects simultaneously. Content is primarily animation, re-editorialized animation, or occasionally, live action.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Manages and develops production plans in partnership with the Line Producer and Creative Producer
• Works with Line Producer to create budgets
• Provides constant feedback to producers and alerts them to foreseeable conflicts or logistical challenges
• Builds production and post-production timelines and keeps production executives and partners informed about any changes
• Starts early prep on productions before the day-to-day production teams are assigned. Provide guidance or support to those teams as production is underway
• Provides direction and mentorship to coordinator(s) and/or production assistant(s)
• Ensures that agreements, contracts, and releases are fully implemented before production begins
• Manages shoots/vo records in-person as needed
• Works with cross functional partners: Business and Legal Affairs (BALA), Risk Management, Finance, Safety, Labor Relations, Production Technologies, Music, Talent, Marketing, and others, on project specific needs
• Consults with risk management and follow internal guidance and processes to limit liability exposure
• Schedules and leads related project specific production meetings and ensures meetings are on task and productive
• Reconciles production costs on assigned projects against approved budget
• Works with Production Accounting to prepare and process payroll paperwork
• Prepares T&E reconciliations for p-cards and corporate cards
• Fields inquiries from vendors regarding invoices, payments, and/or vendor setup
• Maintains documentation on team's shared drive
• Maintains Airtable and other databases with relevant production information and schedules
• Maintains and expands rolodex of highly qualified crew
• Maintains, seeks, and supports a diverse workforce and vendor pool
• Manages project wrap out and budget actualization for assigned projects
• Fulfills other duties and tasks as requested by supervisor

Basic Qualifications
• Proven experience in animation production– ideally shortform animation experience at a studio, streamer, network, or agency
• Deep familiarity with all phases of animation production from concept to delivery
• 6 years of experience in physical production management
• BA/BS Degree preferred

Additional Qualifications
• Ability to work in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional, self-motivated, results-oriented with a “can do” attitude
• Able to respond after business hours to urgent and timely issues
• Able to maintain confidential information
• Inquisitive and willing to continue learning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, Movie Magic budgeting, Airtable
• Familiarity with labor laws, working with minors, and union and union obligations

Nickelodeon, now in its 42nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Paramount Global.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $85,000.00 - 100,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, 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. This position is bonus eligible.