Physical Production Executive, MGM TV Scripted Physical Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.

About the role

The Production Executive oversees budgets, schedules, and overall production plans for series and pilots, working closely with Post-Production, Business Affairs, and Creative Development teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scripted content projects through development, production, and post-production
• Collaborate on hiring Line Producers, key crew, and production staff, and on selecting physical production facilities and technical vendors
• Partner with show producers, line producers, production managers, and creative executives to assess budgets, schedules, and production plans
• Develop budgets and schedules with internal teams, ensuring plans stay on track; anticipate and communicate risks early, and collaborate on solutions
• Maximize efficiency by leveraging domestic and international tax incentives
• Travel to set as needed to evaluate workflow, budgets, and potential problems
• Analyze cost reports and partner with Finance to mitigate budget risks
• Serve as liaison between show/production teams and internal creative, business affairs, legal, post-production, and marketing groups
• Mentor junior team members

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in physical production of scripted content
• Extensive experience managing budgets and cost reports across productions of all sizes
• Strong knowledge of major industry guilds/unions and global production incentives
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure, multi-project environments
• Highly skilled in MMB (Movie Magic Budgeting) and Excel

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with high profile talent
• Experience working on international productions
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading large projects and facilitating group meetings

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with option for Supplemental life plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support
• Medical Advice Line
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)

Pay

98,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually