Manager, Post Production Film, UK ID-10531

November 26, 2024

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The Role

The UK has a deep history as a vibrant Post Production location, attracting filmmakers from all over the world to finish their films. Our UK Film Post Production team works on all the Netflix features that Post in the UK, as well as providing support for films shot locally that will eventually Post in other locations. This is a dynamic position for an experienced candidate to demonstrate excellence and ensure the highest quality of post production across a diverse slate.

This role will join the current Post Manager and Coordinators covering our films, expanding the team as our slate grows. In this position, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams working on films - Creative Content, Physical Production, Production Finance, VFX and Legal - as well as work closely alongside other leads within the Film Org and other content types to strengthen Netflix alignment. You will also manage at the show level, with a slate of projects and healthy oversight into the slates of others to help identify trends, opportunities and issues. You will maintain vendor and editorial crew relations, review budgets, schedules, and have the ability to troubleshoot technical and workflow issues.

The role involves being both assertive and diplomatic in interacting with a team that is dynamic and diverse while remaining strongly aligned to our Netflix culture. A demonstrable long term background in film post-production and the wider UK film community is required to be considered for this role. If you’re someone with a film production background, this would also be desirable. The role will require flexibility for some regional travel within the UK, as well as occasional travel globally.

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The Ideal candidate will have a strong reputation of working with filmmakers and the UK post production community with a genuine passion to continue working at show level. They will be able to excel operating autonomously whilst closely aligning with our wider team.

Responsibilities Include:

Technical Setup of Projects

Work with internal teams and external production partners to define dailies and post workflows in line with Netflix requirements achieving excellence in colour management, deliverables and archival delivery.

Post Budgeting and Scheduling

Review creative briefs along with Creative team and provide best in class knowledge on post production requirements, flagging any potential issues
Review, prepare and vet show budgets and schedules, providing feedback internally and externally on viability and risks
Track and manage all post related costs, keeping stakeholders apprised of status
Work with filmmakers to ensure the best experience of working with Netflix post production
Create/assist with post schedules
Collaborate with internal teams (including Dubbing, Globalisation, Asset Management and Marketing) and external production team to lock schedule
Troubleshoot and communicate all changes to the schedule to internal/external teams

Staffing/Vendors

Lead or assist with search and hire of key show post staff
Determine the key post vendors according to each project’s needs, accommodating creative vision and relationships, budget needs, and meeting training requirements

Content Team Alignment

Set up key creative approval sessions where required such as final mix playbacks, VFX reviews or color correction reviews.
Schedule and attend Netflix screenings, previews, premieres, etc as necessary.
Work with the content teams as a valued thought partner, speaking as a subject expert to ensure that creative requirements are met with best in class post production across our film slate

Qualifications

Strong Experience as a Post Production Supervisor and/or Post Production Producer on a freelance or staff basis, a Senior Post Facility Producer or Studio Post Production Lead.
Experience of studio, major production company and network projects.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of and hold key relationships within the UK Post Production community.
Humble yet confident communication style, able to build relationships within a diverse team.
Ability to handle a fast-paced environment supervising several projects in various points of production.
Familiarity with the current trends and workflows for picture and sound. .
Willingness to continue learning to ensure understanding of current post production processes.
Ability to prioritize multiple urgent needs and execute effectively.
Proficiency in the Google Suite of apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Calendar) and PIX a bonus. Proficiency of Movie Magic Budgeting a requirement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service status or disability status.

Manager, Post Production Film, UK ID-10531

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