International Production Manager
Reports: Managing Director of Production
Job Summary: This position is responsible for managing internationally produced television programs from initial program review and contract negotiation through the delivery of the completed programs for domestic U.S broadcast and distribution. The International Production Manager reports to the Managing Director of Production.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as the primary liaison with producers and staff for internationally produced and themed documentary programs for U.S. broadcast and digital distribution
- Project manages programs from application review to program delivery
- Reviews and evaluates programs around production, budgetary, rights, and legal issues
- Reviews and approves all program deliverables and facilitates payments to producers
- Provides producers with oral and written content feedback from programming, distribution, and production teams on rough cuts and script treatments/proposals
- Oversees edit sessions on promo/sample reels and technical fixes on delivered shows
- Other duties/projects as may be assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years experience in TV/film production preferably within an international co-production environment
- Experience providing creative input with knowledge in budgeting, production scheduling, contracting, rights, and distribution, and broadcast technical specifications
- Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects
- Superior interpersonal skills with ability to build trust with producers and colleagues in a multicultural environment
- Detail-oriented, hands-on administrator with demonstrated negotiation skills
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Must be self-motivated with ability to actively participate in a high performing team
- BA degree or equivalent experience in broadcast media
ITVS is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
Please e-mail resume and cover letter to itvs@itvs.org with International Production Manager/NAME in the subject line.
No calls please.
