San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Experience level: Associate

Experience required: 10 Years

Education level: Bachelor’s degree

Job function: Marketing

Industry: Entertainment

Relocation assistance: No

Visa: Only US citizens and Greencard holders

Please apply if you are are from either Media or Television Industry!

Required to report to Los Angeles Office 3 days per week !

This position does require proof of vaccination to be onsite.

Overview:

Executive Producer creates, produces and manages ground breaking, innovative television programs. The Executive Producer has creative oversight of a variety of production projects and manages the efforts of multiple outside production companies simultaneously. The Executive Producer will also have a strong partnership with TLC Development and will be part of the process of building a series from the ground up.

The Executive Producer will need a strong history of creating entertainment series. The job is to create new programs, new genres and find new ways of talking to audiences. The job may also entail reinvigorating existing series, coming up with fresh ideas to maintain and grow viewership.

Responsibilities:

• Will be expected to drive innovation, to create, share and anchor a strong creative vision and to secure execution of all projects assigned.
• Will be expected to share ideas and contribute to the strategic vision and direction of all productions and the network.
• Will be expected to be a strong team player, both within the Production Department and the company as a whole.
• Must always think through the “big picture” and when managing the production process.
• Serve as Team Lead and Main Contact on all aspects of assigned projects. EPs are directly responsible for pushing project information to internal network teams and ensuring that the network is maximizing the potential of each project in all stages.
• Supervision of entire creative process – from preproduction and casting to final delivery on all projects.
• Review and convey timely feedback to production partners on all stages of production.
• Management of multiple outside production companies on multiple series and specials simultaneously, and in coordination with internal departments to ensure best possible outcome of each series.
• Adherence to and accountability for all aspects of TLC’s editorial and production standards.

Requirements:

• Ten plus years experience in unscripted television.
• Demonstrated aptitude to work closely with external producers to represent the network’s needs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the creative process from concept to air.
• Ability to work closely with related divisions including press, marketing, ad sales.

JOB SUMMARY
The Show Producer will be responsible for executing live daily studio programs from the control room. This role will work closely with both the Line Producers, Senior Producers, Coordinating Producers as well as all studio, and control room crew and staff to execute live studio programs across all networks (SportsNet, SportsNet LA and News) as assigned. The role seeks a calm, organized director who works well under pressure and treats co-workers with respect and positive energy even in the most stressful and pressure filled moments – and will instill that in those around him/her.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct live and/or recorded studio-based programs for Regional Sports Networks as well as News Programs as assigned.
• Perform typical functions during production such as confering and cueing crew, talent, etc. in collaboration with show producers, etc.
• Establish pace of programs and sequences of scenes according to time requirements and talent and set accessibility.
• Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.
• Monitor post-production processes to ensure studio shows are delivered to master control correctly.
• Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
• Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaison between dissenting parties when necessary.
• Consult with writers, producers, or talent about script changes,, etc. to create final drafts.
• Study and research formats/scripts to determine how they should be directed.
• Provide Operations Management with feedback and work evaluation of all control room and studio personnel.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee may also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the senior production and other management as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Experience working as Show Director and Associate Director for live studio programs.
• Live event directing experience is a plus.
• Able to perform well under pressure, manage breaking news situations, meet strict deadlines, and respond quickly to changes.
• Must have ability to handle various tasks simultaneously, organize, prioritize, make decisions and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines.
• Solid knowledge base and experience managing production staff.
• In-depth crew experience working in live TV.
• Strong story-based journalistic instincts and skills and the ability to bring that out in others.
• Experience creating, guiding and then reviewing each production for improvement and growth.
• High organizational skills
• Thorough knowledge of operation and office policies and procedures. Must have ability to handle various tasks simultaneously, organize, prioritize, make decisions and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field, or equivalent work experience is a plus but priority will be given to experience.

Related Work Experience

• 8+ years television sports/news production experience.
• Experience with Dalet newsroom systems preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel depending upon project need. Valid passport preferred

Leadership/Staff Accountability:

• 3+ years Manager+: Delegates authority to carry out work of a unit to subordinate supervisors or managers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, leadership skills, news judgment, computer skills, ability to make decisions and work under pressure.
• Creative and respectively assertive.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Able to work flexible hours, nights, holidays and weekends.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Flexible during times of change.
• Must be willing and able to learn, understand, and grow with the business.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.

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