Director, Production Job Description

Director, Production Job Description

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Director, production provides specialized or general analysis support in various accounting functions such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Asset Register, General Accounting and the like.

Director, Production Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Collaborate with filmmakers to deliver the highest quality Original Content
Champion evolving technologies and determine how to incorporate into production and post production workflows
Investigate, research and identify production locations and facilities for projects in development and pre-production
Work with producers, accountants and production finance to prepare production schedules and budgets for various potential locations
Liaise with labor counsel regarding negotiating BTL union deals in various jurisdictions
Negotiate facility deals for long-term stage rentals
Identify and hire line producers
In coordination with creative executives, vet and approve all episodic directors and key department heads (DP, Production Designer, Costume Designer, Locations, Casting, ) and maintain a database of key production personnel and their availabilities
Communicate with business and creative execs on status of each production and keep them abreast of issues
Liaise with HR and labor counsel to resolve employee/union issues

Director, Production Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Director, Production

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Education for Director, Production

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Employers hiring for the director, production job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Communications, Business, Management, Education, Finance, Accounting, Television, Business/Administration, Computer Science

Skills for Director, Production

Desired skills for director, production include:

Television
FX equipment and routine stunt parameters and stunt performer protection
Framing
POV
Visual effects
Accounts payable functions
General ledger accounting practices
Guilds
Movie production accounting
Movie production accounting and budgeting to properly manage and accurately forecast production costs

Desired experience for director, production includes:

Existing relationships with social media companies
Strong established ties to key internet talent
Must have the ability to use PC & related software, including Outlook, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Must be able to supervise, direct, and evaluate administrative and clerical subordinates in the performance of the tasks
Must be able to review and comprehend detailed documents or instruments
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with a minimum of 10 years of production accounting experience with 5 years in a supervisory capacity

Director, Production Examples

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Director, Production Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a director, production. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for director, production
  • Creating and reviewing production budgets
  • The interviewing and selection process of production companies
  • Liaising with outside production companies as needed on projects and co-productions
  • Providing daily supervision for Production Supervisors, Managers, and Production Coordinators
  • Overseeing production for non-scripted and scripted productions
  • Teaming with Co-Productions and Acquisitions staff to support co-production and reformatting efforts
  • Successfully negotiating deals with new producers/production companies
  • Reviewing shows and working with managing producers
  • Continually monitoring all projects in progress with regard to time lines, budgets, update meetings
  • Maintaining constant awareness of industry trends and keeping up to date on all new technology
Qualifications for director, production
  • Working knowledge of post-production process useful, hands-on post experience beneficial but not required
  • Candidate must have a working knowledge with Post Production technology solutions, MAM/DAM solutions, media centric file based workflows, Work Order Systems, Windows and Mac operating systems, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Keynote, and other similar software
  • 7 + years experience in pre-production post-production for long form programming possibly at a national broadcast or cable network
  • Loading spots to the on-air system
  • Manages Line Producers
  • Aids production in the recruitment of qualified staff including artists, production teams, casting/voice directors, directors
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Director, Production Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a director, production. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for director, production
  • Improve communication and message relevancy to drive increased internal and field engagement & productivity
  • Identify opportunities to improve business practices and processes with regard to visual communication, floorset document production, testing, and marketing
  • Lead the development of self and team for optimum performance results and individual achievement
  • Voice-track and/or have the ability to do a live air-shift on radio stations
  • Contribute to and assist in updating Department processes and internal control policies and procedures
  • Be proactive in recognizing factors that may impact business operations, identify options and make recommendations
  • Work with other Departments to foster collaboration and further the business
  • Work directly with VP to establish policy and procedures related to the production and fulfillment of marketing materials
  • Identify and organize necessary resources across the department to oversee production schedules related to activities for digital, email, print, video, and other collateral
  • Clearly communicate initiative expectations to team members and stakeholders
Qualifications for director, production
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency in Windows, Excel, MS Word, Vista Classic, Global Vista, PSLOne required
  • Start-up experience strongly preferred, in particular crafting and creating an internal production management department
  • B/A or B/S degree in related field preferred
  • Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on production experience including post required
  • Knowledge of Word
  • Technical experience – Mastery of Movie Magic and EPB budgeting software, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, and PSL accounting software
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Director, Production Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of director, production. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for director, production
  • Responsible for L1 & L2 across Singapore and other remote teams
  • Work closely with production management and operations team on budgets and facilities issues
  • Elevate consumer brand image and consumer perception of Calvin Klein as leading lifestyle brand and marketing innovator through the execution of strategic experiential platforms that tie the brand to culture
  • Manage a team of professionals while ensuring maximum efficiency cross functionally and delivering against marketing objectives
  • Manage vendor relationships and leverage against those relationships to secure preferential pricing and ensure delivery of budgets on target
  • Select talent and creative resources appropriate to individual project goals, supporting the development of innovative programs by identifying the most appropriate team and utilization of resources
  • Coaches and develops the management team towards continual improvement and working efficiently through goal setting and priorities
  • Provides daily operational support, develops and formulates workflows and best practices for FOX NE&O Post Operations that achieve the organization’s goals and objectives, coordinates the effort to implement resulting initiatives and capital and operational projects by partnering with NE&O Engineering and other support divisions, FBC, FX and outside vendors
  • Daily interaction with show Production Accountants to identify and address any problem areas, ensure accurate cost reports are submitted in a timely manner
  • Ensure delivery of all digital marketing initiatives for assigned client
Qualifications for director, production
  • BS/BA in Engineering a must
  • Minimum 10 years of significant experience in manufacturing operations in cosmetics or a related fast paced consumer goods industry
  • Advanced computer skills, SQL, Excel, Access, Visual Basic, as applied to manipulation and management of large databases, and implementation of complex analytics procedures
  • Proven international media industry experience with a multi territory international TV production group
  • Must be proficient in Windows and Mac operating systems, Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Know-how in a variety of program genres
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a director, production. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for director, production
  • Lead a team of production managers for Coach inc
  • Execute 2D and 3D production and installations for Coach Inc America locations upon receiving strategic direction from NY creative production team
  • Manage the production team and resources with a particular focus on the development and successful implementation of standards and process
  • Partner with the VP and Sr
  • Manage, evolve and enhance internal and external relationships for efficient and effective show productions across all departments
  • Providing support to the Sr
  • Field pitches, identify trends, and help establish the strategic development goals for the content department
  • Identifying and securing new talent for projects in development
  • Determine key vendors to accommodate creative vision and relationships, tax incentives, budget needs, location issues
  • Help maintain/curate preferred vendor list
Qualifications for director, production
  • Strong leadership skills, positive attitude and work ethic with the ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities a must
  • Experience leading & motivating a team of direct reports to build their capabilities & expertise while creating a high performance environment of teamwork
  • Extensive knowledge managing creative projects and a demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines within budgetary constraints
  • Must possess excellent communication skills with an emphasis on working as a team with the show producer, news staff, and production staff
  • Must have knowledge on operating a camera, teleprompter, audio board, and a CG graphics generator
  • Must be willing and able to travel occasionally (international)
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Director, Production Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of director, production. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for director, production
  • Research emerging production and post production technology
  • Leads projects, or delegates and supervises project leaders, for security initiatives involving the hardware and application systems
  • Collaborates with other Information Technology departments and key business areas to ensure information security requirements are defined, documented, tested, and delivered as part of project deliverables
  • Drive the day to day production across multiple disciplines
  • Partner with the GM, EP and Sr
  • Ensure the production is in line with the creative direction of the game and in support of consumer research
  • Work with studio leadership team to create an organisational structure, processes, studio culture & project plans that allow the team to produce high quality work efficiently on time and on budget
  • Partner effectively with Publishing & Central Engineering teams to develop & execute integrated feature roadmaps to drive reach (via virality & cross-promotion) reduce acquisition costs and streamline development & live services pipelines
  • Production management of original programming with emphasis on scripted programming but not limited to
  • Creates and implements effective production plans, budgets and schedules
Qualifications for director, production
  • Proven track record as Production Manager from development through delivery
  • Support innovation and best practice across production
  • Ability to prioritize resources among multiple concurrent projects
  • Must be proficient with spreadsheet database applications including Excel, Outlook, Microsoft and Word for Windows
  • Build productive relationships with management team, corporate partners and members throughout the organization
  • Recognize when to consult, seek consensus or make a decision alone

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