Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.Welcome to *** Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are... When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role...The *** Senior Field Production Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of staff and resources in the West/Mid-West Region, Image + Sound (I+S) Field Production and Creative Services departments. They will lead a team of Producer/Editors, Photojournalists and Directors of Photography, effectively utilizing innovative and forward-thinking approaches to technology, creativity, editorial judgment, and teamwork in their daily work. Works closely with the Sr. Director, Field Production to lead and innovate in the areas of field production, photojournalism, creative services and creative story telling from an editorial and aesthetic standpoint.
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The Senior Field Production Manager will possess subject matter expertise in use and understanding of high-end, file-based production for broadcast and digital publication and end-to-end *** asset management.
The Senior Field Production Manager works closely with senior newsgathering leaders, partners and I+S management from across the country on daily assignments, future production needs, and broader event planning to ensure proper and efficient planning and resource usage on all productions involving *** I+S personnel and resources.
The ideal candidate will have experienced leadership, background in both news and cinema production, ability to build strong relationships with partners, team mentorship and knowledge of linear, digital products and streaming services.
This position reports to the Sr. Director of Field Production, and indirectly to the Sr. Director of Creative Services, to ensure consistency in editing and field production SOP's, best practices, staff development and efficient utilization throughout Image + Sound.The Sr. Field Production Manager is on-call 24x7 and is expected to respond to all business-related communication in a timely fashion.
Qualifications & Experience...- Minimum of 5+ years managerial experience leading direct reports, or comparable experience.
- Direct experience with budgeting, disciplinary process, hiring, metrics analysis, and project management.
- Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills, diplomacy, training, collaboration, and staff development.
- High level organizational skills, ability to prioritize and communicate effectively in a fast-paced news environment.
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience as a photojournalist and/or producer/editor experienced in all aspects of field production, *** management/file-based production with demonstrated high-level and creative skills in lighting, editing and photography.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
- Must have ability to lift 50 lbs of gear.
- Fluency in Spanish is highly desired.
- Experience leading personnel in a newsgathering environment
- Managing with metrics-based analytics and data a plus
- A proven record of group management, leadership, developing and supporting teams and successful communication and collaboration that spans all departments with *** a plus
- Demonstrated business acumen in dynamic newsgathering environment a plus
How We Get Things Done...This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits...In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $137,901.00 - $256,103.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, *** Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
*** Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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