Production Manager Job in Amazon

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Studios is a premium audio-visual content development and production company. We are looking for an experienced Production Executive to work on both original fiction and non fiction (live action) content that will be produced in India.

The candidate should have production management skills, be able to prepare and read budgets and schedules, be aligned with the studio production goals and should have on-set experience with problem solving skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Works along with other team members on projects in development and production
Meets with line/executive producers and show production managers, as well as creative executives for negotiating development and production budgets
Is on-set when necessary to evaluate work-flow, budgets and potential problems
Analyzes cost reports and budget
Prepare/compile and store production documents (e.g., calendars, reports and schedules) on the studio network
Facilitate communication with the show production companies and studio departments (e.g., casting, business affairs, legal, finance, p.r./marketing, etc.)
Track and process approvals and payments including POs, overages and ATL (e.g., development, package fees, etc.) in the studio system tool
Maintain a checklist for each show to ensure major milestones are met (e.g., budget lock, budget approval, kick-off calls, deliverables, international filming activity, etc.)
Assist and facilitate general requests and communication to ensure shows are following studio guidelines and procedures
Work closely with the India Originals team and the Amazon Studios team in the US
Any other tasks that a Production Executive may be required to carry out within the overall production and larger business objectives of the studio

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

8+ years Production experience
2+ years of experience as a Line Producer/Executive Producer
Experience working with large teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Innovative
Understanding of budgeting, scheduling and cost reports
Wide array of industry contacts
Even-tempered, grace under pressure and collaborative problem solving abilities
Ability to handle multiple projects at once
Willingness to learn, be flexible and adapt to new work conditions
Experience with a variety of digital media workflows and post production
Experience with local guilds and unions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organization skills; ability to handle multiple projects at once
Ability to prioritize and respond effectively in fast paced environment, across shows in various points of production