Production Executive, Drama

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We are looking for an experienced Production Executive with a broad range of Drama experience. This is a senior role which will require you to work closely with the Head of Production and the Commissioning Executive Producers across projects from script to screen for Sky One and Sky Atlantic, and working closely with independent production companies to deliver high end programming on budget and on time, which will drive ratings and provide content for our distribution business.

You will support the development of the vision and channel based strategy for Drama programming to ensure that it remains consistent with our overall strategy and vision for Sky Entertainment and support the distribution strategy for Drama and manage appropriate development pipeline and mix of suppliers

What you'll do:

• You will lead budget negotiations with independent production companies; increasingly many of these are complex in structure and often involve 3rd party finance
• Negotiate and offer production solutions, approve production technology, operational issues and production schedules including, if applicable a returning series strategy
• Support and guide independent production companies through our internal greenlight process and liaise with them at all stages of production through development to final delivery
• Keep projects on budget by overseeing regular cost and progress reports. Anticipate problems and advise the Head of Production and Commissioning Execs when production and/or budgetary issues arise
• Deliver clear internal reporting of projects, pipeline, risks and KPI delivery
• Achieve in-house production targets across programming slate; increasing standard of understanding of diversity, ScreenSkills training, environmental and sustainability matters in programme production and instil in independent production companies industry best practice
• Draw up internal budgets and tracking documents as required
• Day to day management of the Drama team at Snr/Production Coordinator level
• Manage effective relationships with Business Affairs, Legal, Finance, Operations, Distribution, Press, Marketing, Social, Music, Compliance, VP and Transmission.

What you'll bring:

• This job requires strong communication and negotiating skills as well as editorial judgement
• You will have proven experience of managing and delivering high end drama programming in either a production executive, production management or production accountant role.
• You will have detailed knowledge of budgeting, scheduling and post production.
• You will have a strong working knowledge and understanding of Industry Agreements; Pact, Equity, Bectu, Writers Guild, etc
• You will need to have a good knowledge and understanding of all up to date broadcast and production technology as well as knowledge of writers, directors and other key creative talent in the UK and beyond
• You will be a highly self-motivated professional with a proactive and positive thinking approach who is willing to get stuck in and get the job done
• Use of initiative and able to think and prioritise quickly under pressure
• Attention to detail is key for this role

Team Overview: Sky Studios

We want to make Sky Studios famous for exceptional content and a place where Europe's top creatives want to do their best work. By 2024, viewers across Europe will be able to enjoy twice as much Sky original content as they do today, fully supported and backed by Comcast NBC Universal. We're an agile Studio, seeking out untold stories while working in creative partnership with today's best writers, producers and on-screen talent - bringing viewers content they wouldn't find anywhere else.

The Rewards:

There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Where you'll work: Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inclusion:

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we've been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we've committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We've also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation.

At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working.

And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you.

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Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.