Manager, Production Management, Live Action - Japan

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 We are seeking an experienced Production Executive to join the Production Management team to manage both internal and third-party co-production Netflix Original titles from a physical production perspective. 

Responsibilities include establishing and curating relations with producers and production companies, reviewing budgets, and supporting/suggesting best production practices. The position will work closely with our Creative, VXF team, Post Production, and other internal teams, along with producers, to ensure efficient delivery.

The Role

A successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, able to pivot when necessary, thorough, and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and unwavering attention to detail at all times. This is a demanding and fast-moving position that requires someone who is a proactive and positive thinker, able to exercise good judgment, initiative, and has an in-depth knowledge of Japanese live-action and production process.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Budgeting

• Review creative/scripts and begin defining the budgets(initial budgets included)

• Encourages and guides Producers and Line Producers to take active responsibility for budget management

• Collaborate with internal teams and production partners while taking initiative and ownership as the budget gatekeeper through to final approval

• Track and manage all costs, keeping stakeholders apprised of the status

• Review cost reports and trackers on a bi-weekly basis

• Help ensure that productions run smoothly, meet deadlines and stay within budget

Scheduling

• Create/Help inform and draft production and post schedule

• Collaborate with internal teams (including Post, VFX, Music) and the external production team to lock the schedule

• Troubleshoot and communicate all changes to the schedule to internal/external teams

Staffing/Vendors

• Lead or assist with the search and hire of key production staff

• Determine key vendors to accommodate creative vision and relationships, tax incentives, budget needs, and location issues

• Help maintain/curate the preferred vendor list

Qualifications

• 10+ Years of experience with Japanese live action production

• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment, simultaneously supervising several projects in various points of production (from development through delivery)

• Familiar with the current trends and workflows for both HDR and 4K productions, within a Japanese live-action production environment

• Access to a long roster of high-quality vendors and talent throughout Japan

• Ability to respond after-hours for important, timely or urgent matters

• Team-player who operates in a fast-paced team-oriented setting

• Ability to be discrete and maintain confidential information

• Understanding of how to prioritize and respond accordingly

• Willingness to travel, as external conditions permits

• Willingness to continue learning to ensure understanding of current production process and gear

• Must be fluent in Japanese. Fluency in English is a plus.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides and Google Mail

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

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