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　　Welcome to Warner Bros. 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.

　　Location: Bristol/London

　　Department: Twenty Twenty Productions

　　Contract: Permanent

　　Your New Role

　　We are looking for a Production Executive to join our team to oversee all assigned productions, ensuring that all programmes deliver maximum value on screen.

　　This role could be based in either Bristol or London, and it will help maximise profitability and efficiency across all areas of the company.

　　The successful candidate will assist the DoP in managing the company's operations, especially relating to the planning, budgeting, scheduling and setting up of paid and un-paid developments and commissions.

　　Role Accountabilities

　　Production

　　Overseeing the budgeting and scheduling of all assigned paid developments and productionsLine manager to assigned Production Managers, who report to the role on all production matters (including but not limited to finance, people, access, insurance, music)Set up and maintain regular production meetingsEnsuring on assigned productions that weekly cost reporting is provided for the management meetingWorking with assigned Production Managers on health and safety (including overseeing risk assessments) as well as insurance, both standard production insurance and bespoke cover where required.Working with the development team on paid and unpaid developmentsActing as a bridge between development and production, ensuring that productions, whether commissioned or not, transition smoothly from development into productionEnsuring that all key senior production hires are approvedWorking with the DoP and Business Affairs on contract negotiations with talent and third party suppliers, including but not limited to significant production deals (e.g. post-production, camera deals) and having these approved by the DoP.Negotiating and setting rates for freelance staffTo work on maximising commercial exploitation of IPWorking with the DoP and Production Accountant to ensure efficient and prompt cost reporting on paid development and productions

　　Other

　　Attending the weekly management meetings and reporting on the assigned developments and productions at these meetings, both in terms of finances and also production overviewMonitoring company deals (e.g. car hire, couriers) and advising the DoP on improvements where available

　　Qualifications & Experience

　　Essential

　　Previous experience working in a similar role in unscripted TV productionStrong people management experience

　　Skills

　　Possess strong attention to detailBe a team playerAbility to build and maintain relationshipsAbility to interact at all levels and work effectively with all members of the production team, on screen talent, contributors and members of the publicAbility to budget accurately and maintain control of budgetsProblem analysis and decision-making skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA strong understanding of the technical processes involved in television production, including camera, lighting, sound and editingAbility to conceptualise ideas

　　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...

　　Warner Bros. 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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

　　If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].