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Line Producer
Skydance Sports is seeking a Jr. Line Producer to partner with the executive team in Unscripted Production. This role oversees multiple projects during pre-production, manages budgets, and schedules, and ensures a seamless transition into active production and delivery.
Job Summary
The Line Producer will help manage the day-to-day operations of multiple productions, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination across departments. This role works closely with executives, creative teams, and production staff to ensure all projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget while maintaining a high standard of quality.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee production from pre-production through final delivery, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
- Build, maintain, and revise detailed production schedules; track progress and communicate updates regularly
- Develop and manage production budgets in collaboration with executives and accounting, monitor costs for reporting
- Serve as a liaison between production teams, studio, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely communication
- Coordinate with Executive Producers, creators, and creative teams to support the overall vision and execution of projects
- Work closely with Production Managers to manage logistics, staffing, and operational needs
- Supervise production workflows, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations across multiple shows
- Communicate critical updates to crew, executives, and departments on a daily and weekly basis
- Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations
- Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, location agreements, equipment rentals, and all production-related deals.
- Oversee safety protocols on set, ensuring all production activities adhere to industry safety standards and applicable regulations.
- Travel to and oversee on-location shoots, whether domestic or international.
Requirements & Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a Line Producer or 5+ years in Production Management on major networks or streaming platforms
- Proven experience creating and managing budgets for documentary series or features and other formats with Proficiency in Movie Magic and Microsoft Office
- Strong knowledge of production processes, scheduling, and cost reporting
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Film, Media, or related field), or equivalent experience
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The annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $110,000 – $115,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.
Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.
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