Production Supervisor – Edit | Los Angeles, CA | Paramount Animation

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Paramount reaches 700 million global subscribers through MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and other media networks. The Production Supervisor is responsible for the tactical aspects of a department(s) ensuring that schedule goals are met while managing artists to their full potential. They manage the department schedule and day-to-day needs of the department in partnership with Department Head. Candidates must have extensive experience working specirically with the editorial department on feature films. We are lookikng for Local candidates who are able to work on site on a hybrid model. Job Responsibilities: Manages the department schedule, tracks the labor weeks and coordinates the day-to-day workflow. Develops and manages internal department schedules and staffing requirements. Creates list of critical assumptions and highlights any vulnerabilities. Ensures accuracy of production tracking report and provides notes to support the numbers and strategy. Works with PM and/or AP to meet overall production scheduling and budget requirements and helps to ensure the department budget and scheduling are updated as changes are made to the films production flow and/or staffing profile. Collaborates with Department Head of assigned department(s) to cast assignments, issue deadlines and manage department workflow process. Partner to ensure the complexity of work is consistent with department budget and schedule. Looks ahead to ensure that department’s weekly quotas, milestones & inventory expectations are met. Strategizes with Department Head, upper management and possibly Production Supervisors from other departments to resolve any productivity and/or inventory issues and how to resolve any overages. Advises APM and/or PM of any potential problems or issues, particularly those impacting budget, offering solutions when possible. Creates and maintains reports that clearly illustrate department and individual artist productivity. Supervises and coaches Prod Coordinators and PAs for department 3+ years Experience as a production Supervisor within feature Animation production 5+ years as a production coordinator within a feature Animation and/or TV Shotgun Experience preferred – Strong written and verbal communication skills ability to work proactively and independently ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Hiring Salary Range: 1500/week – 2000/week The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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