Manager, Post Production Operations
Warner Bros. Discovery · New York, NY · 3 wk ago
Management$82k–$153k/yrFull-time
Accountabilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the WB Sound NY facility, ensuring seamless editorial, ADR, Foley, and mixing workflows.
- Support the operational planning, setup, and ongoing management of WB Sound NY’s second PPPCS facility.
- Act as the primary operational liaison between WB Sound NY and Warner Bros. Discovery Facility Management to ensure proper maintenance, safety compliance, and infrastructure readiness.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements to support increased volume, scalability, and service excellence.
- Manage and monitor TV and feature production budgets across editorial, ADR, Foley, and mixing departments.
- Oversee project scheduling and cost tracking to ensure financial targets and delivery milestones are met.
- Manage vendor relationships, service agreements, and negotiated rates to optimize cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Oversee billing, invoicing, and financial reconciliation for television and feature projects, working closely with Finance and departmental leadership.
- Coordinate project schedules across multiple departments, balancing creative needs, facility availability, and delivery deadlines.
- Provide ongoing status updates to internal teams and clients regarding project progress, capacity, and scheduling adjustments.
- Anticipate workflow bottlenecks and proactively coordinate solutions with department heads and creative teams.
Qualifications & Experiences
- A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 10+ years of administrative, operations, or production management experience in a client-facing environment required.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proven ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and standard business applications.
- Prior experience in post production sound & picture for film & television (preferred).
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships (preferred).
- Familiarity with editorial, ADR, Foley, and re-recording mix workflows (preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems creatively within established operational frameworks (preferred).
Compensation
Pay Range: $82,250.00 - $152,750.00 salary per year.