Amazon Studios is a premium audio-visual content development and production company. We are looking for an experienced Production Executive (who can be based in Chennai/ Hyderabad) to work on Regional language Original series (scripted/unscripted & Movies) that will be produced in India.
The candidate should have production management skills be able to prepare and read budgets and schedules be aligned with the studio production goals and should have production experience in the Tamil/ Telugu film/TV market should have strong relationships with Producers/Executive Producers/Line Producers in the local market and demonstrate thorough understanding of the local industry and should possess on-set experience with problem solving skills.
Key job responsibilities
Core Responsibilities:
Team Collaboration & Project Management
Ability to negotiate and analyse budgets independently of low-mid level shows
Collaborates with team members on development and production projects
Partners with line/executive producers show production managers and creative executives to negotiate development and production budgets
Is present on-set when necessary to evaluate workflow budgets and identify potential challenges
Financial Oversight
Analyse cost reports and budgets
Tracks and processes various payments including purchase orders overages and Above-the-Line expenses
Manages development and package fees through the studio system tool
Documentation & Communication
Maintains and oversees project specific schedules or budgets. In partnership with senior
leadership may contribute to department policies and procedures.
Maintaining and adhering to Studio policy and standards for Production.
Project Monitoring & Compliance
Maintains comprehensive show checklists to track major milestones including:
Budget lock and approval
Kick-off calls
Deliverables
International filming activities Ensures shows adhere to studio guidelines and procedures
Additional Tasks
Performs other tasks as required by Production Executive role aligned with studios production and business objectives
Preferred qualifications
Understanding of budgeting scheduling and cost reports.
Updated with the local industry policies.
Collaborative problem solving abilities.
Ability to handle multiple projects at once.
Willingness to learn be flexible and adapt to new work conditions.
Experience with a variety of digital media workflows and post production.
Experience with local guilds and unions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and respond effectively in fast paced environment across shows in various points of production.
Fluent in Tamil & Telugu (written and spoken)
- 5 years of budgeting scheduling and cost reporting experience
- 5 years of producer production manager or line producer experience
- 5 years of overseeing and managing projects and deadlines experience
- Experience with a variety of digital media workflows and post production
- 6 years of budgeting scheduling and cost reporting experience
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