Head of Production

Summary

We are looking for a Head of Production to join our award-winning production team, supporting the Executive Producers across all organizational and logistical aspects of productions. 

The ideal candidate is an experienced Line Producer or Production Manager who’s ready to put their skills to work across the company, bringing an unparalleled level of organization, rigor and communication skills to the role. 

Role/Responsibilities

Co-lead all production kickoffs with the EP

Enforce the production guidelines; while also looking for opportunities to strategically update or evolve over time. 

Oversee and support freelance production teams to ensure productions are executed smoothly including, but not limited to, all hiring, payments and paperwork. 

Ensure all proper finance and expense procedures are followed correctly.

Full budget and financial reconciliation and responsibility, working closely with the finance team. 

Work with the Finance team on ways to optimize, streamline, reduce wastage in the production management workflow and systems. 

Help to translate and root Production Management best practices within the Post Production and Creative teams for hybrid team projects. 

Support EPs in bidding and establishing a project’s production approach as needed

Completing bids, checking other team members bids for accuracy, errors or efficiency opportunities. 

Source bidding producers when necessary.

Track workload across the department and support operationally as needed with tools and resources. 

Track production and director calendar to ensure it's up to date at all times. 

Assist in maintaining and evolving the production folder structure and project organization.

Maintain a robust network of freelance producers, PMs, and crew. 

Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

5+ years experience Line Producing and / or as a Production Manager                         

Extremely organized 

Solid US wide Union policy knowledge 

Overview of individual State tax incentives 

Eagerness to learn and work with emerging technologies 

Positive can-do attitude, ability to work within a large global organisation 

Extensive vendor, crew, agent and industry related contacts 

Management of freelance production teams 

Familiarity with post-production processes 

Critical-thinking, negotiating, and logical reasoning skills, especially under pressure

Dedication to rooting out issues and finding smart solutions

Experience working in a high volume, fast paced production environment

Legally eligible to work in the United States

Salary

WHAT WE OFFER

Salary range of $110 - 140,000

Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits

401k 

Unlimited PTO

Role is required to work at least 3 days a week from our Studio in El Segundo. 

Resumes to jobs@steptstudios.com. SUBJECT LINE: HOP

Stept is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages all candidates to apply.