TITLE: Department Producer
REQUIREMENTS: 2 years of experience in the job or 2 years of experience as an Associate Production Manager, Production Coordinator, or in a related occupation.
JOB DUTIES: Partner with the Artistic Supervisor to bid, build and lead macro and micro department schedules including pre-production. Ensure upstream and downstream departments are receiving results on time. If not raise flags in advance to work out optimal solutions with stakeholders. Responsible for forecasting headcount for the department and working with show producers and management towards solutions on overage and deficits. Ensure the production database is up-to-date and accurate. Actively create and execute action plans for the department’s future success, including R&D tasks, training programs, purchasing and department organizational structure. Energize team morale and organize department activities to ensure the health of assigned departments. Work with artistic supervisor and senior staff on hiring decisions that helps achieve both the short term and long range goals of the team. In conjunction with Artistic Supervisor, prepare and deliver employee evaluations and timely feedback. Oversee timesheets including bi-weekly approvals, overtime, and vacation requests and maintain artist time logs using overseer. Promote an environment of collaboration and teamwork. Attend all meetings, take requisites notes, distribute information and act as a stakeholder for their team. Regular syncs with production staff, supervisors, artists, and leadership to keep studio abreast of workload, milestones and any issues that may arise.
Salary range: $94,556/year to $124,000/year
CONTACT: Please send resume ref#24181/contact K. Finnsson for an appointment.
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
1 Blizzard Way
Irvine, CA 92618
Jobsite: Irvine, CA (Full-time position)
