Job Description

Role: VP, Production Features

Location: Beverly Hills, CA

Company Description: Endeavor Content is a global leader in the production and distribution of premium film and television content. The studio’s film titles include Book Club for Paramount Pictures, Blue Miracle for Netflix, Just Mercy for Warner Bros and Joe Bell with Roadside Attractions, as well as upcoming titles including The Lost Daughter for Netflix, Ambulance for Universal Pictures and My Best Friend’s Exorcism for Amazon. The studio produces premium TV series such as See and Truth Be Told on Apple TV+ and Nine Perfect Strangers and the upcoming Life & Beth for Hulu, Severance for Apple TV+ and Tokyo Vice for HBO Max. Endeavor Content also handles global distribution for hit series including Killing Eve, Normal People and The Night Manager. The studio brokered the deal with Netflix for multiple event series from the Roald Dahl Estate.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Production and Creative Team(s) to successfully realize the vision of each feature.
• Effectively communicate with Producers and Directors in the execution of their duties
• Work with department lead to craft production budgets, schedules, and planning documents
• Supervise all aspects of production and develop effective procedures and systems to keep productions running smoothly.
• Teaming with Co-Productions, Third Parties and Acquisitions staff to support co-production and reformatting efforts.
• Successfully negotiate deals with new Producers/ Third Party Production Service Companies.
• Monitors all feature projects in progress with regard to schedule, budgets, update meetings, etc.
• Solve budgetary issues while maintaining the creative integrity of the film.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provide daily supervision for Production Supervisors, Managers, and Production Coordinators for scripted features.
• Review Production Reports, Hot Costs, and Cost Reports on a daily basis.
• Stay abreast of each state’s tax incentive credits and film crew availability.
• Work closely with-in the organization to manage each project efficiently from pre-production though delivery.
• Stay abreast of new developing digital production technologies, workflows, and new cameras.
• Able to travel both domestically and internationally when required.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• 8 + years experience in physical production, from pre-production through post-production.
• A strong understanding of the film production process and working familiarity with the various entertainment guilds and unions for film and TV including without limitation SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA and IATSE.
• Proven track record of fostering, building, and maintaining relationships with key external and internal clients.
• A high integrity level and a passion for, and caring about, the quality of feature filmmaking that the studio is involved in.
• Experience building and working as part of a cohesive team.
• Flexibility and the ability to perform effectively under stress and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work at the strategic level as well as operating day-to-day activities.
• Extremely goal-oriented with the ability to prioritize.
• Excellent communications and relationship skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience – ideally a combination of creative, business, and sales.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author and deliver high-quality presentations.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• A baseline understanding of the film/tv and/or media markets/ business models.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work comfortably and successfully in a team environment.

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.