Line Producer

Company: Silvergate Media
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: March 27, 2020

Job Description:

Role: Must be New York based with 3D Series Animation Experience.--Line Producer needed for an award winning, TV, film production company that develops and produces animated children's series for domestic and international broadcast. The position requires knowledge of the day-to-day operations of producing animated series in conjunction with a remote animation studio, while being mindful of the procedures and controls necessary for corporate oversight.Skills and Experience Needed:--------------Knowledge of series budgeting and scheduling.--------------Experience managing animation studios (3D), audio facilities, and other vendors to produce and deliver an animated series.--------------Oversight of production while working in various time zones.--------------Accustomed to working in a busy, fast-paced work environment.--------------Highly organized and if required, able to handle multiple projects at once. Each project can be in various stages of development or production.--------------Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and PC operating systems, as well as budgeting programs. Experience with PMI/Octopus platform a plus but not necessary.Main Responsibilities:--------------Reports to Head of Production in the management and coordination of production elements and approvals, to successfully oversee series development and production.--------------Manage the day-to-day relationship and delivery/milestone requirements with vendors from development through delivery including but not limited to 3D animation studios, live action service providers, audio and post-production facilities.--------------Run the day-to-day operations of certain production processes including but not limited to scripting, casting, recording and music.--------------Oversee small in-house production team and work in collaboration with vendors to ensure series stays on schedule and budget.--------------Support creative team to receive and review production assets including scripts, animatics, animation and music/sfx/mix in accordance with the series schedule and parameters.--------------Ensure timely distribution and feedback from partners/broadcasters and ensure the tracking and implementation of notes including legal and S&P compliance.--------------Manage production costs, including tracking, forecasting and cashflows.--------------Work with the production accountant to ensure that all purchase orders and invoices are processed and paid in a timely manner and to produce accurate cost reports, as required--------------Manage the drafting and tracking of legal contracts and paperwork.--------------Ensure series is produced and delivered with all technical requirements being met.--------------If required, ensure that all ancillary commercial requirements are met during the production process including, style guide images, episodic stills and promos.Qualifications:--------------Bachelor's degree in film, art, communications or related field, or equivalent experience.--------------3 to 5 years of experience in line producing, with emphasis on CGI animated media and a thorough understanding of a CG production pipeline from development to post-production.--------------Previous supervisory and leadership experience, including demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a team.--------------Must be able to adapt to different or unusual technological or production requirements, including large resolutions, high frame rates, 3D, and unusual formats (ex. dome films).--------------Knowledge of Production Tracking and Asset Management software. Knowledge of Gantt / waterfall chart style scheduling is preferred, but not required.--------------Excellent written and verbal communication skills.--------------Excellent organizational and project management skills.--------------A demonstrated ability to work without supervision in a high-pressure environment.--------------Strong attention to detail is critical.

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