Full-Time

VP – Production Management

Sony Music Vision Film/TV

Posted on 10/10/2024

Sony Music Entertainment

Sony Music Entertainment

5,001-10,000 employees

Global music company managing artists and royalties

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$215k - $250kAnnually

Senior

Culver City, CA, USA

Category
Visual Effects (VFX)
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • You have a Bachelor's degree in Media, Film, Television, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • You have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in production roles within the Film & TV or related entertainment sector (music industry a plus).
  • Experience with documentary films and music-centric content.
  • You have a proven track record of success in film production budget oversight, analysis, and production management, with deep understanding of Film & TV pre/post-production and delivery (both delivery in and delivery out).
  • You have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to direct a team while promoting a positive morale in a fast-paced, delivery-driven environment.
  • Experience in the implementation of project management tools and systems.
  • Extensive list of talented industry contacts across multiple disciplines.
  • Ability to outline and develop best practices and processes – a leader, not a follower.
  • Ability to review insurance quotes and make recommendations with experience in accurately identifying project risks.
  • Ability to quickly and effectively draft indicative project budgets in advance of concept approval.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Expertise with production management and other tools (E.G. Movie Magic Budgeting, Google Eco System, Microsoft Eco System) and familiarity with postproduction/editorial systems and finishing processes.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as primary liaison between Sony Music Vision and 3rd party production companies.
  • Coordinate with Sony Music Vision and label partners for proper greenlight approvals and project set-up.
  • Manage entire production process from pre-production through delivery, to ensure on-budget and on-time delivery of premium content.
  • Act as key liaison working with all internal departments including Creative, Finance & Accounting, Business Affairs, Film Operations and Asset Management, Global Media Production, Sales, Risk/Management, Insurance, PR, and Marketing.
  • Partner with Business Affairs in contracting with production companies and other participants.
  • Review, scrutinize and provide notes on film and television budgets and production schedules for efficiencies and to ensure budgets accurately reflect all potential costs.
  • Approve key production heads and/or recommend high level crew and creative talent for each production. Determine key vendors to accommodate creative vision and relationships, tax incentives, post-activities, etc.
  • Have regular meetings to monitor and control expenditures, track project milestones, address issues and/or delays to ensure adherence to production schedules and perform regular quality control and compliance reviews. Travel as needed to set.
  • Monitor post-production activities and coordinate with decision makers.
  • Manage and oversee the paper delivery process in/out and coordinate with the Sr. Director, Film Operations on technical delivery in/out.
  • Manage third party vendors related to production and delivery.
  • Review all final cost reports, report on overages/breakage and resolve any production related open issues.
Sony Music Entertainment

Sony Music Entertainment

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Sony Music Entertainment is a leading music company that discovers, nurtures, and promotes artists while managing music rights and royalties. It generates revenue through music sales, licensing deals, live performances, and artist royalties. A key feature is the Artist Portal, which provides artists with insights into their earnings and financial data. The company also focuses on developing new talent through internships and career opportunities.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1929

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What believers are saying

  • New leadership in Nashville and GSA brings fresh strategies to key markets.
  • Partnership with Crux Global expands influence in the African music scene.
  • Investment in blockchain technology positions Sony at the forefront of digital innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Independent artists using platforms like TikTok threaten traditional music labels.
  • AI-generated music could disrupt traditional music production models.
  • Artists demanding more control over music rights may reduce Sony's revenue.

What makes Sony Music Entertainment unique

  • Sony Music's Artist Portal offers unique financial insights for artists.
  • The acquisition of Cobalt Music enhances Sony's European market presence.
  • Sony Music's partnership with Duolingo integrates music into educational platforms.

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Benefits

You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey

A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork

An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching

Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans

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