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Production Manager
WGBH
Boston, MA, United States
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Studio Six is a quick turnaround production unit, which develops, produces and presents a number of ongoing series and special programs for outlets including PBS, APT, pbs.org, wgbh.org, and others. Among recent productions are: Point Taken, Rare, Lidia Celebrates America, Lidia’s Kitchen, Simply Ming, Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking, In the Mind of the Chef, Rough Cut, and many others.
The Studio Six team also researches and develops select R&D projects under the direction of the VP of National Productions and the Executive in Charge of Studio Six for PBS, primetime and other Cable / Digital Media outlets.
Position Overview
The Production Manager oversees all elements of these productions, from pre-production, through production, to post-production and final delivery of all programs and programs materials. The PM reports into the EiC of the unit, and supports and executes the vision and strategic imperatives of the unit. The PM works closely with the WGBH business team, legal team, Production Group and other stakeholders.
Pre-Production:
With a deep knowledge of tools and best practices, advises the editorial and production team on the technical and process approach that best supports their creative brief:
• Works with the Production Group to explore and deliver the most cost effective and efficient tools and techniques
• As necessary, researches and identifies current tools and techniques for all technical integration
• Based on this knowledge and cost comparison, advises on budget development for new and ongoing productions
• Develops and oversees a master schedule of all production start dates, overlaps, and deliverables
• Identifies and recruits production team, designers, post facilities and others
• Maintains a robust and evolving DB of all relevant contacts
• Continually evolves contact list and emerging talent with an eye towards new and diverse talent
• Prepares production schedules including rehearsals and production dates and times
• Develops plans for on location shoots
Production:
• Responsible for managing the complete operation of production processes
• Ensures seamless and timely production of various television programs
• Identifies production staff as required based on workload
• Assists Business team with hires through ICON, WD
• Becomes point of contact for away teams and independent producers
• Update of schedules, changes in travel and shoot dates
• Supervise Media Management for away teams
• Responsible for trafficking Media back to WGBH or Post Facilities
• Be on hand to travel to production for problem solving
• Communicate with Budget team about ETC, potential overages and savings
• Ensures that quality standards and deadlines are met
• Monitors budgets and schedules throughout shoots
• Updates weekly reports to producers
• Manages and continuously update master schedules for each and all productions
Post –Production:
• Ensures PPS has appropriate skills and training
• Identifies and recruits the best, necessary editors and media managers for post-production
• Oversees scheduling all PP processes, including edit rooms, online, sweetening, graphic integration and plans for third party materials
• Oversees the evaluation of copyright issues and clearances as necessary (business team to execute)
• Ensures adherence to FCC regulations
• Obtains security clearances when required
• Delineates, schedules and oversees the delivery of all materials and content elements to PBS, Legal, APT, etc.
• Thorough grasp of Red Book and other guidelines, adhere to all format sheets, timing guides, delivery elements in a coherent and timely manner
• Develop or deploys systems to track, report, and deliver all materials to spec, on time and on budget
Skills Required
• Vast experience with TV production and editing methods
• Strong ability to evaluate and apply program plans
• Solid communications organizational and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work well independently
• Progressive experience in operating television production process
• Proven track record of working in diverse television programs like current affairs, documentaries, lifestyles, digital and social integration
• Knowledge of broadcast rules, regulations, guidelines and production standards
• In-depth knowledge of production and technical standards
• Possess good communication and supervisory skills
• Working familiarity with PBS Redbook and industry standards
• Excellent negotiation, planning and problem-solving skills
• Know-how of operating major software applications like AVID, Final Cut Pro, ISIS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more
• Possess strong problem-solving skills
• Work effectively, and with diplomacy and sensitivity, with all members of the team
• Well-honed analytical skills
• Strong budgeting and financial skills
• Possess current knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and associated procedures, including copyright, data protection, public liability, etc. and how to comply with regulatory requirements
Educational Requirements
Bachelor degree required.