Film Production Executive, Apple Original Films

Film Production Executive, Apple Original Films

Culver City, California, United States Marketing

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Description

We are seeking an experienced Production Executive to help lead all aspects of physical production as part of our growing original film content efforts, both in-house and with our partners. This is an opportunity to join a production team that we are building from the ground up, working on premium content in collaboration with A-list talent. This position will report to the Film Production Lead and your responsibilities broadly include reviewing and vetting budgets and schedules, curating vendor and crew relations, and establishing best practices from pre-production through delivery.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will be responsible for supervising several films as they go through development to prep/production; specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• You will collaborate with cross functional teams in Creative, Finance, Legal and Post-Production departments etc., as well as outside producing partners to set up a global production plan, master schedule, workflow and maximization of budget spend.
• Supervise/build and collaborate on the production and post-production strategy and plan.
• Collaborate with internal departments, and articulate specific notes/changes to production schedule to producers, until schedule is locked.
• Work closely with Line Producers, Show-runners and Executive Producers to help advise and vet show budgets based on scripts, evaluate viability and risks of shows on a case by case basis.
• Regularly work with cross-functional teams to lock budget, track and manage costs, and ensure that productions run efficiently, on budget while deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with producers to find and hire key production staff and determine appropriate vendors who are the best suited for each project. This includes ensuring we meet production needs from locations and budgets to tax incentive maximization.
• Engage internal and external Legal departments to resolve issues that arise from clearance, insurance, and labor.
• Maintain production policies and procedures on all projects with the ability to adapt to new processes when required while ensuring a safe work environment on all productions.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 or more years of experience as a Producer and/or Production Executive at a major studio or network.
• We need a team-player, able to handle a myriad of responsibilities across a diverse slate of projects at various points in production (from development through delivery).
• Identify and solve physical production issues strategically and in a timely manner while upholding the creative vision of the project.
• This is a fast paced, dynamic and high-volume position that requires a proactive problem solver who is able to prioritize, shift when vital, and exercise good judgment.
• Proficiency in Movie Magic Budgeting/Scheduling, Word and Excel is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent professional experience

Benefits

• Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.
• Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $156,100 and $299,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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