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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are...
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role...
The East Coast Post-Production department is responsible for overseeing the entire post-production process for HBO's documentaries, sports programming, comedy specials, and live/near live entertainment series. The position of Manager of Post-Production; East Coast Post-Production Executive operates as a liaison between HBO executives, show productions, and outside Post and Finishing vendors. This individual must operate on both a technical and an executive level.
Your Role Accountabilities...

• Work closely with HBO East Coast Programming, Production, Marketing, Media Relations, and Legal Executives to ensure that all workflows, budgets, schedules, media assets and program elements are executed and delivered in a timely and technically accurate manner within budget and on schedule.
• Oversee multiple projects at various phases simultaneously. Will ensure that show pertinent information such as schedules, workflows, contacts, and technical specifications are tracked and when appropriate disseminated to relevant departments including marketing, media relations, QC, content enhancements, awards, and archive.
• Collaborate directly with production and vendors to plan the best post-production workflow (pre-production through archive) to achieve the creative vision, including staffing/crew, post facilities and vendors, technical specifications, proper finishing requirements, and schedules.
• Effectively manage and trouble shoot technical complications that may arise throughout the production/post-production process; ensure adherence to technical specifications while remaining on time and within budget.
• Thoroughly review post-production budgets for Production Executives for veracity and completeness.
• Distribute and maintain show specific Delivery Requirement documents which dictate deliverables for the duration of each project.
• Supervise the creation of music and effects mixes for our foreign language department and DCPs used for premieres, events, festivals, and awards.
• Grow and maintain relationships with key post-production talent and vendors.

Qualifications and Experience...

• 5 - 8 years post-production experience.
• Must be able to consult on issues regarding camera selection, file naming protocols, editorial systems, workflow, final delivery and archive. Knowledge of codec and editorial workflows and camera recording systems a plus.
• Must be able to communicate in technical terms with vendors and post-production staff, including but not limited to post supervisors, mixers, editors, and producers, while also being able to explain technical information in more layman terms.
• Experience or knowledge of color correcting, working in a color managed workflow and UHD/HDR/ATMOS deliverables.
• Must understand how to present themselves in a calm, friendly, professional manner and be able to handle stressful and delicate situations.
• Must be detail-oriented and be able to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and cope with ever-changing post-production schedules, workflows, and delivery deadlines.
• Familiarity with Scenechronize, MediaSIlo, AirTable, Smartsheet and PIX is beneficial.

How We Get Things Done...
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits...
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $72,660.00 - $134,940.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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