Visual Effects Production Manager Production Jobs

The Art & Design department at Televisa *** is seeking an experienced Unreal Engine artist to work with the Augmented and Mixed Reality team servicing our Broadcast and Streaming News division.

This position will require a creative and technical problem-solver that can work well under pressure, while providing dynamic solutions to the daily production of live and pre-taped programming. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Graphics Technology.

ABOUT YOU:

You are collaborative, detail-oriented individual with a strong design sense , who has the ability to create realistic virtual studio and AR graphics with focus on real-world scale architecture.

You are an innovative and forward-thinking creative that thrives in a fast-paced environments.

YOUR DAY-DAY:

• Collaborate with Senior Manager of Graphics Technology and other colleagues, to ser *** multiple news shows in the division.
• Take initiative on projects and deliver innovative solutions for daily News shows, and special coverage.
• Adhere to brand guidelines, while pushing creative boundaries
• Work closely with producers, directors, and other graphics designers to incorporate design assets into motion graphics.

YOU HAVE:

• Strong understanding of multiple aspects of the Unreal Editor including the creation of Blueprints, Sequencer workflows, Shaders, LiveLink, nDisplay and DMX.

• Domain knowledge of layout/environment assembly, animation, lighting, or look development is a plus.
• Expertise with live camera tracking, data recording, virtual cameras, or in-camera visual effects.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to 3D developers and production managers.
• Expertise with data-driven graphics, virtual cameras, and in-camera visual effects.
• Experience in real-time graphics rendering.
• Ability to apply experience and knowledge to help optimize Unreal engine deployment for virtual production, linear content creation, and live-broadcast workflows in real-world situations.
• Incorporate logical design elements into environments

OUR BENEFITS:

Televisa *** believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

*** is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Company

*** is one of the world's leading streaming entertainment services, with over 260 million paid memberships in over 190 countries, enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced AV Localization Specialist to join our UCAN Marketing Localization Production team. In this role, you are responsible for the Video Localization and Versioning of *** Marketing Audio/Visual assets such as Trailers, Featurettes, and Social *** video posts. You should have a deep understanding of Post Production and Localization workflows for all formats in AV and Digital. You excel in managing a large volume of assets across multiple platforms in a high-speed, high-performance environment.

The Role

Reporting to the UCAN Sr. Manager Localization Post Production, you will join a team of Localization Specialists that manage the localization for *** 's AV Marketing campaigns worldwide.

Project Management:

• Oversee end-to-end localization workflows using our internal video production tools and translation systems.
• Comms with internal stakeholders and external vendors globally.
• Collaborate with AV Producers and Marketing Operations on the Localization Strategy for global tentpole campaigns.
• Assure internal and external production partners are up to date on brand guidelines and file specs for delivery.
• Address critical QC notes and ensure all graphics are error-free before delivery.

Technical:

• Motion Graphics expert who can be the lead advisor on execution for all Marketing Video platforms.
• Localize, and deliver Marketing AV assets (trailers, promos, featurettes, Behind The Scenes, social content, etc.) for our cross-functional Marketing and Communications teams.
• Technical liaison *** ween AV production, Translations, QC, and Engineering teams.
• Use our Proprietary tools, as well as After Effects, Cinema 4D, Illustrator, and Photoshop, to localize the original text graphics in up to ~35 languages worldwide.
• Use Premiere Pro to prepare XMLs for multiple file encoding.
• Collaborate with development teams to find new opportunities in the tools and workflows.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Motion GFX animation or adaptation experience in an entertainment marketing agency, Broadcast Promo department, Post House, or in film or episodic TV work.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with a focus on AfterEffects, Premiere, Illustrator, and Photoshop, Element 3D is a plus.
• Expert knowledge of Cinema 4D.
• Ability to pick up new software and tools quickly.
• Expert knowledge of Typography and Fonts management.
• Experience in AV post-production workflows. This includes current and upcoming standards, as well as best practices for codecs, frame rates, and HD, 4K deliveries.
• Knowledge of best practices and specs for advertising on social channels like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Knowledge of AV Finishing workflows: VFX (Compositing, tracking, rotoscoping), Color Correction, and Sound Mixing.
• Knowledge of versioning Character Languages (Arabic, Hebrew, Thai, Korean) is a plus.

Personality Attributes:

• See Who We Are and what our Culture is like:
• A proactive planner who is forward-thinking, well organized, and has an obsession for details.
• An avid user of both your left and right brain, with an ability to bridge creative and technical conversations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A high degree of cultural sensitivity and experience working with teams across the globe.
• Love for languages and world cultures is a must.
• You have creative sensibility and a keen eye for storytelling.
• You are passionate and curious about all aspects of entertainment marketing
• You are a force of calm and good judgment as well as an adaptable person who revels in change.
• You thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment, possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, and demonstrate strong judgment in the face of ambiguity
• You're comfortable living in the *** and can navigate comfortably in ambiguity
• A collaborative spirit who possesses a strong creative and strategic sensibility
• A competent professional who can effectively liaise and build trust and partnership with their cross-functional counterparts

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $70,000 - $370,000.

*** provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are im *** tely entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.

*** is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Job Summary:

Your Role

As the Compositing Supervisor, you will work with the Supervision Team and alongside the Show Leadership Team (Exec Prod, Producer, PM, VFX Supe, CG Supe, Anim Supe) to plan, implement and deliver:

• The management of clients needs, expectations and aspirations to deliver the highest quality work, on time and to budget.
• Deliver beautiful work to the agreed methodology yet remain agile enough to adjust the plan when needed.
• Consistent leadership locally for the project, to encourage collaboration at all levels of the project with a focus on the morale of the crew and the show leadership team
• Be conscious of a show's schedule & budget, and be willing to change the creative choices, when possible, to stay on that schedule.
• Know the limitations of your knowledge (e.g., technical, aesthetic, client-handling skills, etc.) and seek expert ad *** when appropriate.

What You'll Do

You will have three core areas of responsibility. We have included all the information below to give you a thorough understanding of the department, please don't worry if you don't have experience across everything listed!

Show Responsibilities :

• Manage and be responsible for all aspects of 2D compositing. You will determine the technical approach and provide technical leadership to achieve the desired level of compositing on shows
• Work with Production and CG Supervisors in designing workflow and throughput of assigned shows
• Work with Production on bid estimates, schedules and in staff capacity planning
• Participate in colour management including scanning photography and internal colour management systems to ensure colour consistency of ILM's work
• Ensure proper clean-up, documentation, and archiving of the project after its completion
• Interfaces with other departments to ensure the seamless combination of work from other disciplines
• Assist in the assessment of software needs and requirements

Department & Team Responsibilities:

• Participate in the supervision and leadership of people & culture decisions including: recruitment, determination of work procedures and priorities, career development, employee morale, performance reviews and co *** ict resolution
• Collaborate with the Talent manager with the employee review process and the scheduling of personnel on shows, providing input on skills, productivity, and career development
• Responsible for honest, timely feedback to Compositing crew members
• Assist in the design and execution of training for the compositing discipline
• Work with the Talent Manager on defining the on-going recruitment needs of the department and is involved in the interview process for compositing candidates

Studio Responsibilities:

• Work with ILM Senior Management to understand capacity issues locally and work in conjunction to mitigate Studio capacity issues, as and when possible
• Work alongside Talent Management to mentor potential supervisory up-and-coming talent
• Provide clear, concise and timely feedback for the Show Leadership Team and where appropriate, individual artists on the project
• Work in conjunction with the Talent Management team to handle individual performance issues on the project. For example, highlighting the issue as early as possible to Talent to work together to confirm a plan of action to deal with the issue

To be a leader in this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

• Have lead a compositing team on multiple large feature/episodic projects
• Have the ability and confidence to provide feedback to artists/stakeholders of all levels across ILM. You will encourage and mentor your teams to produce the best quality work.
• Be accountable and responsible for the morale of the people on your show; Being forthcoming with expectations of those on your show
• Collaborating within, across and outside your show, and using situational awareness to make timely decisions for your show with the studio and the company in mind at all times
• Prioritising effective communication with your team, including active listening
• Demonstrate the ability to recognise what is aesthetically / technically missing in a shot
• Ability to offer various technical or creative solutions to fit with the budget and schedule of the show
• Demonstrate the ability to manage artists efficiently toward successful final shots
• Be aware of new technical developments within and outside ILM
• Proactively pursue in-depth knowledge of the new developments to further their ability to do leading-edge work
• Recognize one's limitations in one's current technical knowledge and seek to broaden that knowledge
• Assist ILM's documentation and dissemination of new techniques developed on the show.
• Be technically versatile enough to comprehend the several technical solutions to any one problem

JoinILM

This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call *** . *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

About *** :

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .

Job Summary:

The Director, Talent Management works closely with the Sydney Management team to develop and drive the talent strategy for the artist and production groups. This role plays a key role in shaping local strategies for show talent needs, development and mentorship of talent, CG-OH strategy and management, artist mix ratios, and diversity and inclusion. The role ensures that the training and recruiting teams have a clear view of what is needed across artist and production groups at all times.

This role reports to the Executive in Charge (EIC).

Direct reports: Talent Managers, Associate Talent Managers as assigned, Studio, PM.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Overall management of the Talent Management team, including direct manager for Senior Talent Managers
• Provides clear vision and strategy of focus for talent management teams
• Partners with HR and Training to implement strategic talent development plans to support future shows' needs and larger studio strategic needs
• In close partnership with the EIC, and in alignment with global strategy, drives strategic capacity planning and provides oversight for optimal artist mix in Sydney
• Implement strategies to ensure an effective artist mix strategy and pipeline in our studio such as Jedi Academy
• Identifies key internal talent to nurture and shape into future studio leaders
• Leading the partnership with recruitment to ensure show and business goals are met, in partnership with the Producers and Human Resources
• Ensures successful career development and performance management processes are maintained
• Partners with our emerging talent team to contribute into talent initiatives with external training organisations and Government bodies
• Participates in appropriate performance reviews as needed and contributes to the reviews when necessary
• Actively promotes diversity and inclusion across all activities with the goal of creating the most diverse team possible within the business needs, to create a positive, inspiring, and supportive environment

Required Skills / Technical Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in Film, Art, Communications or related field or equivalent work experience required
• Significant experience in relevant production and department roles at an entertainment production company. Strong production and people management skills required
• Must have a specific understanding of visual effects techniques, scheduling and throughput
• Strong production best practices and technology knowledge required
• Must be a highly driven leader, a compelling communicator with a strong point of view and a proven ability to inspire and i *** uence others through diplomacy. Must be able to articulate ideas effectively
• Strong communication, listening and people skills are essential. Must be an outstanding people manager/supervisor, mentor and collaborator
• Excels at creative problem solving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

JoinILM

This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call *** .

*** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

About *** :

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .

Job Summary:

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

ILM Immersive is *** 's award-winning storytelling studio, pioneering a new era of interactive entertainment in virtual and mixed reality. Formerly known as ILMxLAB, the studio has close to a decade of unparalleled work across multiple platforms.

We are looking for a Department Supervisor of Creature Development to lead a team of exceptional artists by both personally setting the bar in terms of skill-level, and managing each artist's individual performance. This role is responsible for establishing the techniques and processes that bridge the gap *** ween experienced artists/animators and programmers through ownership of the character/prop animation pipeline and implementation of tools to efficiently facilitate the creation of animated assets.

Highly Skilled, Artistic Vision, Performance Management are key words for the Creature Dev Department Supervisor.

What You'll Do

• Lead a team of real-time Creature Technical Directors ("TDs") in creating and supporting a complete character development pipeline to accomplish ILM Immersive's mission; develop and hone the team's skills to continuously raise the quality bar
• Set the discipline's standard for artistic and technical excellence, efficiency and performance by creating exemplary work that meets project requirements, and providing training and guidance to direct reports
• Collaborate closely with artistic directors, cross-functional peers and product owners to achieve the artistic vision of the director(s) and deliver the highest quality characters possible
• Oversee the optimization of animated assets to achieve optimal scene performance in the 3D engine
• Work with tools engineers to develop appropriate art pipelines, scripts, and plug-ins necessary to ensure the high productivity of the animators and artists; when the development of systems is required, contribute to the visual prototyping of tools, as well as R&D with systems programmers
• Partner with Producers in the planning stages of proposed projects to advise on the scope of the work and resource requirements, and make recommendations accordingly; work with production to provide task estimates, track progress, and solve production issues that arise
• Establish best practices and workflow for the discipline, and partner with other discipline supervisors to establish cross-functional workflow with other disciplines
• Through continuing hands-on work on projects, maintain deep knowledge and user experience on workflow and tools; innovate discipline workflow and keep up to date on new tools/applications/trends in the industry
• Collaborate with Talent Resource Managers on talent planning and casting artists to project assignments; act as hiring manager and liaise with the Recruiting team when new staff are needed; assist resource management in evaluating potential third-party production partners and collaborate with new partners to establish workflows
• Engage in regular conversations with artists to give performance feedback, facilitate ownership over the TDs' respective specialties, gauge individuals' interests and support their career aspirations, including cross-functional skill-building; perform management duties such as annual performance reviews
• Set the cultural tone & reinforce positive behavior within your group. Work with studio leadership to define and continually refine and shape ILM Immersive's culture
• Define the discipline's 'Lead Artist' project role per project. Help project leads solve scope, workflow, etc. issues throughout the project as needed
• Speak on behalf of the discipline in technology development discussions to ensure that new development aligns with the discipline's strategy and workflow

What We're Looking For

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in game development, digital art, computer graphics, game design, or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10 years experience in game development as a Character Technical Artist (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 shipped/released AAA titles as a Lead artist
• Expertise in Maya rigging techniques and experience with being responsible for supporting animation workflows and developing character pipelines and tools on a AAA product
• Experience leading and mentoring artists and helping them develop and grow their skills
• Artistic eye with advanced understanding of the creation & integration of 3D art & animation
• Advanced working knowledge of all the DCC standard software (Maya, 3Ds Max, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance Tools) and end-to-end content creation pipeline
• Excellent technical knowledge and familiarity with AAA game engines, particularly Unreal Engine
• Experience in tools and pipeline engineering utilizing Python, PySide/PyQt, and Maya API/Mel scripting
• Experience with source control via Perforce or equivalent
• Collaborative, team-player attitude: open & receptive to new ideas, constructive criticism, artistic direction and changes
• Experience leading artists to meet deadlines and mentoring artists to help them develop and grow their skills
• Strategic and analytical thinker with exceptional execution and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, especially with regards to illustrating technical processes
• Experience in and passion for real-time graphics and content creation for emerging platforms (XR, etc.)
• Portfolio that demonstrates professional tech art experience in the following areas: programming, tools and pipeline building, content management and optimization, character modeling, rigging, and animation
• Nice to have:
• Computer Science Degree or equivalent experience programming in C# or C++
• People-management experience
• Experience being responsible for outsourced work

*A portfolio/reel submission - including a detailed breakdown of your work in each section - is required with all applications*

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $164,000 to $200,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** :

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
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*** Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Job Summary:

• Lead a specific Digital Artist group. Provide mentoring and individual training or professional guidance as needed for Digital Artists in the specific group.
• Participate in show and annual performance reviews for digital artists in the specific group.
• Provide career development guidance.
• Work with department Production Manager and Director of Production Management in advising on promotion, layoff and hiring decisions to ensure the maintenance of the strongest Digital Artist group.
• Work with Production Manager, producers and show supervisors in crewing assignments to ensure the portfolio of work on shows and strategic projects is accomplished efficiently and to a high standard.
• Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of the individual skills sets of the Digital Artists in the specific department.
• Participate in the bidding process for new and prospective shows to provide consistent technical oversight for your Digital artist department.
• Participate in the recruitment of digital Artists. Involves reel and resume reviews, interviews and attendance of industry and school events.
• Maintain a high level of proficiency in current tools and methodologies - both proprietary and 3rd party applications available on the market. Perform 'hands on' work on shows when needed.
• Work with production managers and training department to develop curriculum and documentation for digital artist group.
• Work with Director of Production Technology, tech team leads, R&D and show supervisors to determine and ad *** on the optimum technical approach for the specific Digital Artist group both for im *** te show needs and long term strategy.
• Partner with Director of Production Technology to establish and enforce standard procedures for specific Digital Artist group across all shows.
• Maintain constant communication flow with the digital artist group and act as an advocate for their needs as well as communication with them to obtain feedback and ensure that they have current information.

Education / Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Graphics
• Significant post production experience including experience working as a CG Supervisor

Required Technical Skills / Competencies :

• Displays exceptional developmental skills along with the talent and desire to continually restructure and enhance the production pipeline.
• Expert knowledge of Linux and shell scripts and working knowledge of applicable software platforms.
• A self starter with the proven ability to initiate and complete new projects. Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects, work with diverse personalities and work within strict deadlines.
• Excellent organization and communications skills.

About *** :

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
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About *** Television:

*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Annual Pay:

$80,000 - $110,000

Shift/Schedule:

Mon. - Fri.

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About ****:

**** is located in picturesque Downtown Colorado Springs in Colorado, and with breathtaking views of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, it's im *** tely easy to see why people are flocking to colorful Southern Colorado! **** 11 News is the Breaking News and Weather Leader in Southern Colorado, and we always put the safety of our viewers first. With more than 65 years of excellence in the community, a multitude of awards including Emmy, Murrow, and Colorado Broadcaster's Association awards, and state-of-the-art technology, being the leader in the community is integral to the culture of ****. Our departments work together as a team to serve our community. We are involved with local non-profits like Pikes Peak United Way and Care and Share Food Bank, and we sponsor fun events like the annual Christmas parade and balloon festival. We work hard and we also like to have fun together. Southern Colorado is our home, and we strive every day to make it an even *** ter place to live and work.

Job Summary/Description:

**** 11 News is seeking an innovative Creative Services Director with excellent image and brand building skills to grow brand and audiences on all screens. Candidate must be an expert visual storyteller with strong skills in writing, cinematography and Adobe Creative Suite editing programs. This individual is a hands-on producer, with knowledge of digital and social *** marketing trends and platforms to enhance all for one of the country's strongest local television brands – **** 11 News.

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
* Develop and execute ****’s annual marketing plan, including brand promotion and advertising campaigns for broadcast, digital and live events
* Responsible for marketing strategies and brand management, growing audience share and brand footprint on all screens
* Lead a team of highly qualified creative professionals
* Showcase exceptional video production skills, including writing, directing, cinematography, editing and motion graphic design
* Exhibit a high level of organization and time management to ensure the timely delivery of projects
* Develop and facilitate partnerships with local organizations/events
* Candidate will lead/coordinate efforts on the development of compelling campaigns for our local/regional sales clients
* Candidate must have a solid grasp of budgeting for all aspects of the creative services team
* Candidate will work closely with the General Manager and all station managers
* Candidate will be a working manager with the ability to shoot and edit commercials and station promos from preproduction to post production.

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Candidate must be a excellent leader, coach, and trainer with a proven track record in a television station marketing environment
* Candidate will be an effective communicator who will foster a vibrant and positive work environment
* Candidate must be an expert visual storyteller with strong skills in writing, cinematography and Adobe Creative Suite editing programs. This individual is a hands-on producer, with knowledge of digital and social *** marketing trends and platforms.
* Candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of experience working in a *** company environment
* Candidate will have a strong experience with organizing and archiving files within the creative and news department.
* Candidate will have a strong understanding of digital advertising including desktop takeovers, mobile take overs, and pre-roll promotions.
* Candidate must have a strong background in various programs such as the Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects/Premiere Pro), Cinema 4D, and Edius.
* Candidate must provide demo reel for consideration

Interested applicants may go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)

****-TV/ *** Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

*** Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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Job Summary:

ILM Mumbai is the youngest of all of the ILM *** , the Mumbai studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 40 years at *** combined with the top artists and technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely *** ween the company's six *** and the global team shares tools and workflow allowing for seamless partnership on all projects. We are looking for a Network Engineer who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM. The Network Engineer will oversee the installation, maintenance, upgrades and support of all network hardware, firewalls, load balancers, vpn systems and all related equipment and services throughout the *** and ILM facilities, domestic and international. They will be active in both development projects and ser *** support.While drawing on traditional IT techniques, they will also take advantage of modern DevOps approaches to ensure the availability of services that provide the core foundation of IT that are essential for the smooth operation of our multi-site, award winning film production and visual effects companies.

What You'll Do
• Act associate engineer for technology projects, ensuring implementations follow best practices and are in line with project objectives.
• Provide internal level 1 & 2 support on technologies within IT Operations. Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose advanced problems. Monitor the incident queue and take ownership of issues needing resolution.
• Drive operational efficiencies and reliability of the IT infrastructure to the highest levels, through implementing effective ser *** monitoring, maintenance programs and foundational system design with a global perspective.
• Work closely with other technical groups to ensure that IT standards and technologies are in line with overall technical direction and security posture of *** and its companies.
• Maintain documentation and processes around key IT services in the organization.
• Provide excellent customer service, including clear verbal and written communications.
• Must be available via mobile phone to participate in team on-call rotations during work and non-work hours.
• Participates in the activities of the globally distributed IT team, including development and support activities, regular status and planning meetings as time zones permit.
• Partner closely with IT, PE, IS and R&D teams globally.
• Ensures the high availability of configuration management and ser *** deployment systems.
• Analyze business requirements to develop technical network solutions, perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. Design, test, and inspect data communications systems. Develop technology roadmaps with the team.

What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Computing Science, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4 to 6 years of experience as a professional IT Network Engineer, preferably in the visual effects or computer animation industries, building and supporting networking technologies in a multi-platform high performance production environment.
• A clear and concise communicator, written and verbal, with the ability to keep end users informed of progress and managers informed of requests.
• An effective listener: able to engage with and understand others to discover what their requirements are.
• An effective team player with a proven ability to resolve problems professionally and systematically.
• An effective time manager: must be able to prioritize a multitude of requests and not be afraid to ask for help if the path isn't clear.
• Passionate about delivering rigorous follow-through on assigned tasks.
• An agile, flexible and quick thinker: this is an energetic, dynamic environment requiring an ability to adapt to rapidly changing requirements.
• Detailed oriented, highly organized self-starter, able to multi-task without supervision.
• Strong customer ser *** attitude and skills.
• Network switching and routing (Brocade & Arista a plus), firewalls, load balancers, VPN appliances.
• Knowledge of carrier technologies such as, BGP experience as well as the ability to work well with network providers for installation and troubleshooting.
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Deep knowledge of networking technologies including: OSPF, BGP, VRF, MPLS, VxLAN, IPSEC, sFlow, Spanning-tree configurations and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of IP and be able to troubleshoot various issues using packet sniffers.
• Thorough understanding of system performance issues and tuning
• Deep understanding of IT security concepts, procedures and implementations.
• Excellent and thorough documentation skills.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, *** Web Services and Google Cloud Platform.
• Preferred Skills / Competencies:
• Knowledge of ITIL framework concepts.

About *** :

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Visual Effects (India) Private Limited , which is part of a business we call *** .

Job Summary:

The Associate Talent Manager creates a positive and supportive environment for the artist and production teams by building meaningful relationships with the teams they have been assigned. They support and partner closely with Talent Managers in managing the day to day operations in order to build strong and diverse teams. They work closely with project leadership in order to schedule and manage crew with an overarching focus on the long-term growth of artists through performance feedback and career development.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with Talent Managers to create and foster a positive and constructive feedback environment with the goal of helping your teams grow and meet their short and long term career goals. Assists with collecting and drafting feedback and reviews.
• Work closely with Talent Managers, Producers or project and department leadership to ensure projects have the right teams assigned for the project needs
• In conjunction with Talent Managers assess any tactical capacity and utilisation challenges to proactively solve any short and long term issues. Keep all the relevant information up to date and accurate within our resource planning systems
• Work closely with the Talent Coordinators to manage the administrative and logistical support for the artist and production team. This includes reviewing leave requests and timecards, collating surveys and mortems data, tracking employee milestones and other ad hoc tasks.
• Create and maintain opportunities for employee engagement and positive morale amongst team members. Supports the Talent Managers strategies for long term planning
• Collaborate closely with the Talent Management team to share knowledge and ensure consistent practices and approaches
• Manage locally, but think globally as ILM collaborates with our *** around the world

What We're Looking For:

• Candidates with 6+ years of relevant experience should apply. Experience leading people and looking to step up into a management role
• Bachelor's Degree in film production, communications or equivalent preferred
• Genuine passion for management and ability to create an environment conducive for all team members to excel
• Proven scheduling and problem-solving skills and VFX knowledge are an additional advantage
• Happy to take on a variety of responsibilities all contributing to the end goal of a positive team environment with high levels of self-motivation and proactiveness
• Approachability to allow teams to comfortably discuss their challenges and successes
• Must be able to work quickly, adjust to changes and effectively turn around reports and analysis in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written along with administrative and organisational detail
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite
• Previous experience in the VFX industry in a scheduling or other relevant role or other high-end computer graphics production environment is a plus

JoinILM

At *** /ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but don't fit every criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story .

About *** :

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .

Job Summary:

The youngest of all of the ILM *** , the Mumbai studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 40 years at *** combined with the top artists and technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely *** ween the company's five *** and the global team provides tools and workflow allowing for seamless teamwork on all joint projects.

The IT Project Manager provides project management for the Systems Engineering group and IT Operations as a whole. Partnering closely with all IT managers and leads she/he will establish overall project requirements, plans and schedules and will provide consistent reporting to all groups regarding the status of IT tasks/projects. Ensures completion of projects through scope, time, cost, quality, resource, communication and procurement management.

Responsibilities:
• Manages project deliverables, milestones.
• Provide written and verbal project status reporting. Establishes and maintains the project plan, holds weekly status meetings. Maintains, updates, and publishes an ongoing issues list.
• Partners with IT Managers, Leads, to set priorities, allocate resources, and track projects from design through to implementation.
• Collaborate and coordinate cross-technology project efforts with teams outside of IT, including RnD, Global Pipeline, and Information Systems.
• Coordinates the daily activities of project teams.
• Forecasts and subsequently manages ongoing project budgets
• Facilitates Postmortem meetings and incorporates the lessons learned into future project management endeavors; evaluates and streamlines the process of each iteration.
• Set an optimistic and enthusiastic tone; promote communication and teamwork. Here are the skills and experience you need to be successful in this role: Required Skills / Competencies:
• Strong organizational and project management skills. Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of management, including peer-to-peer collaboration.
• Proven ability to ensure completion of objectives and assignments.
• Strong leadership skills. Experience with financial forecasting, and cost-benefit analysis
• Ability to establish priorities and multi-task efficiently, work with diverse personalities, and work within a high pressure environment while meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to problem-solve in a high-paced creative environment which requires constraint, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional team player, able to collaborate closely across multiple departments and business units with all individuals while demonstrating skills in diplomacy, flexibility, and patience.
• Highly detailed understanding in one or more current versions of the following technology products: Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft SCCM, VMware Enterprise Systems Virtualization Preferred Skills / Competencies:
• Experience in IT, Production Systems, or *** Systems technology is a plus. • Experience in Film/Entertainment/Games production environment a plus.
• ITIL Experience is a plus.

Education / Experience:
• 7+ years project management experience which includes technical project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with PMP or Prince 2.

This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call *** .

*** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

About *** :

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Visual Effects (India) Private Limited , which is part of a business we call *** .

Job Summary:

ILM opened its Sydney studio in the July 2019. The youngest of all of the ILM *** , the Sydney studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 40 years at *** combined with the top artists and technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely *** ween the company's five *** and the global team shares tools and workflow allowing for seamless collaboration on all shared projects.
As we grow ILM Sydney, we are seeking a Production Coordinator to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity.

The Production Coordinator's primary emphasis is on scheduling, communication and coordination for a specific group (discipline) of artists (or multiple groups) on any given project. This position reports to Project ("Show") Producer and Production Manager, while also working with other Coordinators on the project in keeping the show operating in an organized and efficient manner. Coordinators are also responsible for working with and delegating to the project Production Assistants. Each Coordinator usually works closely with their specific group of artists' Supervisor or Lead in crewing, scheduling, and managing that group's body of work. Coordinators are significant points of information on the show and need to be able to balance multiple needs, projects, and tasks at one time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with your discipline supervisors and/or leads in crewing, casting and scheduling your discipline's body of work, keeping in mind the overall show schedule, client reviews, bids, and other discipline needs.
• Establish a process for communicating discipline targets, assignments, and priorities to your artist crew, as well as the overall show crew. This should be daily and/or weekly.
• Schedule, track, and manage assigned work within the ILM Internal Tracking Tool as well working with Production Managers to display the information in a physical form (magnet boards / conference rooms) in order to be visible to the team.
• Ensure work is on schedule for each department and is meeting internal and external (client) deadlines. Check in with artists on a regular basis regarding workload, targets, needs, etc
• Set up turnovers with discipline crew. Communicate turnover information to all artists assigned to asset(s) or shot(s).
• Track client needs, reviews and deliveries to make sure your discipline hits their targets.
• Serve as key communication liaison *** ween all parties relevant to your work. Provide updates, priorities, reschedules, and status of all shots at any given moment.
• Anticipate and communicate issues to leadership team(s) to reach solutions in a timely manner.
• Supervise, delegate to, and train assigned Production Assistant(s).
• Act as primary point person for organizing dailies/shot reviews throughout the day on behalf of your discipline Supe/Lead. Take notes regarding feedback and decisions made and enter any required information into the Internal Tracking System/communicate to all so as to provide updates to all others impacted.
• Prioritization and escalation of technical support issues.
• Perform special projects as needed.
• Communicates with all parties on the project, from Supervisors to Production leadership and peers, to artists.

Education / Experience

• Three years work experience in production to include strong working knowledge of post production techniques and terminology.

Required Skills / Competencies

• Proficiency in Macs/PCs including Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of UNIX and familiarity with Google Suite is preferred.
• Must possess very strong organizational and communication skills and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner while meeting deadlines.
• Attention to detail, follow through and strong communication skills.

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About *** :

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .