Producer (Disney Television Animation) - Glendale, United States - Disney Branded Television

Disney Branded Television

Verified Company

Glendale, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Producer on a Disney Television Animation series is responsible for supporting the creative intent of the series, leading the production, and ensuring successful delivery of the episodes and ancillary content to the Network and Company.

This is an executive level role with ownership and accountability for the series budget and schedule and is the key driver in managing the CG animation partner studio.

The Producer serves as a bridge between and a guide for the show's creative vision and production goals.

Responsibilities:

Responsible and accountable for the creation, oversight and management of the CG schedule, budget, and staffing plan with guidance from the Production Executive
Work with show leadership, Artist Management, and Diversity & Inclusion to build and enhance creative and production teams, including a special focus on fostering emerging and diverse talent
Manage expectations at the studio, network, external production company, and with the crew
Work closely with Current Series Executive(s) to support creative and Company goals
With the input of Production Executive and Production Finance, generate series budget, subsequent season &/or alternate budget scenarios
Provide risk assessment and measure production trends against plan
Partner with Line Producer, Associate Producer and/or Production Manager to oversee the complexity of the show
Understand CG asset counts, footage, character density, animation quotas, and other metrics, and how those factors impact the budget
Support creative leadership with Publicity/Media Relations and outward facing representation as needed
Elevate quality and innovation in order to support Disney's mission to remain the leader in a highly competitive and evolving artistic industry
Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 8 years of total production including prior experience as a Producer or Line Producer (top of show), or as an executive at a production company or studio required.
Minimum 5 years' experience production management experience in CG animation required.
Episodic animated television or feature experience required.
Experience managing creative teams in a highpressure environment with a track record of delivering animated series ontime and onbudget.
Experience working with CG Animation Service Providers.
Familiarity with CG animation software, hardware, databases, and asset management systems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills which will enable interaction with a range of personalities and styles and establish effective relationships at all levels of the organization; have a problemsolving approach; be highly selfmotivated, wellorganized and have a strong work ethic.
A passion for children's programming
This role may require working nights and weekends as well as some travel. on occasions.
Must live within a commutable distance to the Glendale, Studio. (This position requires someone onsite 4+ days a week.

Preferred Qualifications:

An experimental, risktaking mindset: must be open to thinking outside of traditional television formats and outside of the traditional linear television model.
Wide industry knowledge of talent, process and various pipelines
Experience with franchisepriority series which require partnering with multiple key stakeholders across various business units.

Required Education: