Description

Amazon MGM Studios is the content development and production arm of Amazon.com. We make and deliver Amazon MGM Originals content for Amazon Prime customers. The Worldwide Production & Operations team covers physical production, post production, localization, and delivery of series and movies globally.

The Amazon Original US Movies Post Production department oversees all US-originated Amazon Original Movies (AMGM), which range in budget, genre, and post location, as well as US-originated acquisitions and co-productions. We are seeking a Post Production Executive to manage all aspects of post production, from pre-production through delivery on assigned AMGM titles with a focus on feature documentaries.

The Post Production Executive will review scripts, create post budgets and schedules, and ensure movies deliver on time and on budget. The candidate will work directly with crews, filmmakers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to create a successful post workflow and delivery.

This position regularly works with AMGM Production, Development, Strategy, Business Affairs, Legal, Localization, Mastering, Post Production Technology, Content Security, Finance, Marketing, and Public Relations to support the movie making process.

The Post Production Executive must know how to invent and simplify in order to make effective tradeoffs between production budgets and the creative goals of each production. We are seeking a candidate that is a think big problem solver and a self-starter, pays extreme attention to detail, pivots quickly when necessary, and concurrently manages multiple high-level responsibilities. A team player with a positive, efficient, and communicative work ethic and a willingness to learn is a must.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the below:

- Oversee multiple projects in various stages of post production at any given time
- Review original scripts to analyze specific post production challenges
- Analyze and create post production budgets and schedules
- Ensure all deliverables are budgeted correctly and delivered on time
- Maintain oversight of the post production show budgets by reviewing weekly cost reports from production through post
- Vet and approve vendors and crew on a per show basis
- Help create production workflows from camera acquisition through final finishing
- Work closely with producers, editors, and post production supervisors to identify issues, support needs, and propose solutions
- Provide oversight for production to post production hand-off, content security, VFX, and post finishing
- Liaise with Production, Marketing, Legal, Music, VFX, and Finance as needed
- Drive process and technical innovation in support of team needs, including remaining current with the latest technology
- Attend key creative approval sessions such as VFX reviews, color sessions, and final mix playbacks
- Help create and maintain protocols that will strengthen the efficiency of the AOM Post Production department
- Travel as required in support of show planning and execution

Basic Qualifications

- 10+ years of post producer or post executive experience
- 5+ years of budgeting, scheduling and technical workflows experience
- 5+ years of delivering final video production for advertising or tv experience
- Experience owning post production strategy and end to end delivery

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with legal contracts and contract negotiation
- Experience with variety of digital media workflows

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $84,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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