DESCRIPTION:
The Production Executive is part of a team that oversees budgets, schedules, and overall production plans for series and pilots, working closely with Post-Production, Business Affairs, and Creative Development teams.
Key job responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Oversee scripted content projects through development, production, and post-production
• Collaborate on hiring Line Producers, key crew, and production staff, and on selecting physical production facilities and technical vendors
• Partner with show producers, line producers, production managers, and creative executives to assess budgets, schedules, and production plans
• Develop budgets and schedules with internal teams, ensuring plans stay on track; anticipate and communicate risks early, and collaborate on solutions
• Maximize efficiency by leveraging domestic and international tax incentives
• Travel to set as needed to evaluate workflow, budgets, and potential problems
• Analyze cost reports and partner with Finance to mitigate budget risks
• Serve as liaison between show/production teams and internal creative, business affairs, legal, post-production, and marketing groups
• Mentor junior team members
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience dealing with high profile talent
- Experience working on international productions
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- 8+ years of experience in physical production of scripted content
- Extensive experience managing budgets and cost reports across productions of all sizes
- Strong knowledge of major industry guilds/unions and global production incentives
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure, multi-project environments
- Highly skilled in MMB (Movie Magic Budgeting) and Excel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience leading large projects and facilitate group meetingsThe base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.