Producer

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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 Producer for Food Network develops and creates new programming, and takes on production responsibilities on projects including: late seasons of established series, ITK programming, major revisions to new inventory, 'A level' reversions of acquisitions, new content based on existing library content, amongst others. Works closely with Supervisor to ensure deadlines, budgets and deliverables are met.
Your Role Accountabilities...

• Handle a prime time late season established series that continues to need production and editorial oversight. This includes working with production company and PMD on schedule, budget questions, casting, editorial screening, deliverables and working with all in house departments including talent relations, marketing, press, ad sales, scheduling and production management.

• Handle 'A Level' program reversioning as assigned. Includes developing production schedule, working with Talent Relations to select and coordinate narrator/talent, working with editing department, collaborating with legal department to identify potential legal issues, supervising off-line, on-line, narration record and mix sessions.

• Coordinate special projects such as internal/external presentation tapes for industry markets/events, quarterly tapes, corporate events, etc.

• Facilitate program fixes (changes in narration, graphics, picture, and audio, as needed) and in-house editorial as required.

• For assigned projects, manage project production schedule for contract compliance and overall project workflow. Track deliverables and communicate fulfillment of production milestones, production issues or changes, to project team members and manager.

• Manage and distribute production delivery schedules, episode descriptions, and other relevant program updates using appropriate databases.

• As required for assigned project, coordinate and communicate with other DCI departments. Including:

• Press/IPR - Provide treatments, episode descriptions, cuts, production delivery dates and shoot locations.

• Programming - Provide episode descriptions, episode and show titles, program clips for as sales reels, delivery updates, and Upfront information. Develop alternative program titles, facilitate title clearance process, provide parental ratings, and recommend viewer advisories.

• Program Editing/Shared Program Services - Notification of master deliveries, production schedules, suggested edits, viewer advisories, renarration and off-line / on-line supports as needed, and assist in resolving QC issues.

• Production Management - Provide timely updates on production schedules, milestone payment confirmation and other deliverables information.

• Awards / Competition - Provide required information for selected award entries and/or materials (includes information such as clips, episode and segment selection, program descriptions, credits, contact info.)

• International - Provide production updates for shows with international investments, inform appropriate individuals of changes or fixes to programs that may be of concern to international networks.

• Marketing & Promotions - Assist in selecting and distributing tapes, scripts, and artwork for promo editing and consumer marketing campaigns.

• Business Affairs / Legal - Coordination and communication with Business Affairs and Legal as needed regarding business and contractual matters.

• Respond to special requests from Viewer Relations, Ad Sales, Affiliate Sales, etc

Qualifications and Experience...

• BS/BA from an accredited institution

• 5-7 years television production experience either at network, production company or equivalent.

• Knowledge and experience in television production including editing and field production or proven skills.

• Strong communication, administrative and organizational skills.

• Very strong writing and story telling skills.

• Ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline environment.

• Knowledge of normal office software.

• Legal right to work in the U.S.

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: $62,790.00 - $116,610.00 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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