VP of Production

Overview

Responsibilities

• Direct the physical production strategy for a comprehensive slate of film or television projects.
• Review and approve detailed production budgets and technical schedules to ensure financial efficiency.
• Negotiate agreements with labor unions, guilds, and external equipment vendors.
• Oversee the hiring of key production personnel including line producers, unit production managers, and department heads.
• Monitor daily production reports to identify and mitigate potential cost overruns or schedule delays.
• Collaborate with legal and safety departments to ensure compliance with industry standards and local regulations.
• Manage international and domestic location scouting and the utilization of regional tax incentives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience in line production or production management within the entertainment industry.
• Proven track record of managing multi-million dollar budgets for complex media projects.
• Extensive knowledge of SAG-AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, and other major industry union contracts.
• Advanced proficiency in production accounting and scheduling software.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams across multiple geographic locations.
• Strong negotiation skills for managing high-value vendor and talent contracts.

Nice to have

• Master of Business Administration or a degree in Film and Television Production.
• Established network of global production service providers and international film commissions.
• Experience managing virtual production workflows and emerging real-time rendering technologies.

Work environment

• Work is primarily conducted in a high-pressure office setting with frequent visits to soundstages and active sets.
• Extensive travel is often required to supervise locations both domestically and internationally.
• Standard office hours are frequently extended during active production cycles to accommodate different time zones.
• The culture is fast-paced and results-oriented, requiring constant communication via mobile and digital platforms.
• Collaboration involves interacting with a wide range of stakeholders from studio CEOs to technical crew members.

Benefits & growth

• Compensation often includes significant performance-based bonuses tied to production efficiency and slate success.
• Executive-level benefits typically include comprehensive health coverage, deferred compensation, and expense accounts.
• Career progression leads toward C-suite roles such as Chief Operating Officer or President of Production.
• Opportunities for professional development exist through membership in elite industry organizations and guilds.
• The role offers high-level visibility within the global entertainment industry and significant influence over content delivery.