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As a Program Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects from inception to completion, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Apply at ReelWorks below 👇 #ProgramManager #FilmIndustry #FilmProduction #ProjectManagement #ProgramManagement #FilmMaking #MovieProduction #FilmProject #MediaManagement #FilmDevelopment #FilmProjectManagement #FilmDirector 

📋 How to Hire a Production Manager: A Comprehensive Guide In film and video production, the right production manager is essential for keeping your project on track. Learn how to find the perfect candidate with this comprehensive guide, featuring expert tips and resources from ProductionHUB. #ProductionManager #HiringGuide #FilmProduction #VideoProduction #ProductionHUB #TipsAndTricks

Why You Should Hire Folks from Television/Entertainment/Production. Video link - https://lnkd.in/dWgatwY2 As an Executive Producer with years of television experience working in Unscripted, Documentary and Reality, I regularly hold group meetups and make tutorial videos to help junior production team members learn more about all things production: the industry, field and post processes, working with networks, etc. But this video is for people working in other industries - recruiters, hiring teams, HR managers, anyone responsible for hiring new staff. I want you to understand the current situation in the entertainment industry, the number of production folks currently looking for work, the broad skill set they can bring to your team and why you should hire them. Over the past year, the need for changes in the industry surfaced in many different ways. As a result of strikes, mergers and financial constraints, the entertainment industry is not in a good place, and Unscripted Television has come to an almost complete halt. (Sidenote: Unscripted does not have a union, and there are few to no protections.) Production folks from all departments have been out of work for months, projects are not getting the green light, and online production groups are filled with people (of all experience levels) looking for work and sharing personal stories of financial challenges. Many are selling their homes, limiting family activities, living off of credit cards…let’s just say it’s an overall unfortunate situation. For those of you outside or unfamiliar with the entertainment industry and the layered process of putting together any type of production, I’m not sure that it’s clear how strong, resourceful, diligent, adaptable and reliable production folks are. (And yes, we’ve got a little OCD with some perfectionist tendencies on the side as well.) This video details the broad strokes of production and the collective responsibilities handled by team members. I hope you’ll watch. I hope you won’t overlook resumes filled with entertainment experience. And I hope you’ll reach out to me if I can either tell you more or help connect you to this incredible pool of talented people. #recruiters #hiringmanagers #recruiter #talent #hire #hiring #jobopportunity #entertainmentindustry #job

Chances are you are hiring production professionals who are faking it. This is just facts. Most up and coming in the regional markets weren't trained, weren't brought up on set, or in a production office. Production isn't easy... well unless your creative is weak and you have a big budget, then its impossible not to screw it up. And many have figured out, hire a good DP, say yes to everything and "you too can be an exec producer or even a director!" I'll leave you with this. In Wherespot FB group this past week this was a post: A client wants to hire me to produce a few commercial spots in Houston. The project requires Talent, Director, DP, key grip with gear, and multiple locations, so maybe a location scout. So my question is, what is the person called to put all these pieces together? Would that be the Production Manager? I am looking for a person in Houston who can help me put all these assets together and give me price points for these individuals. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Sigh... this was not satire. This person was being hired to "produce" for a client, and literally asked for help "producing" the job without knowing what he was being asked to do or how.

What an excellent question posed by the Amazon MGM Studios #Socialmedia team.    My response? #TheBoys of course.    Behind the scenes is the only place you can really gain a great perspective into how a show is really created. The average person has no idea what it actually takes to put together a show or film. The labor. The art. The creative minds. All the collaboration between dozens of departments. All to provide the audience with joy and laughter, heartache and pain, thought-provoking and sometimes #bloodgutsandgore oh my, entertainment.   If I was behind the scenes of #TheBoys what would I be doing? A few roles come to mind.   📆 Production Scheduler: After completing the New Movie Magic Scheduling course, I know I would excel at this. Afterall, it's just like Tetris.    🎬 Producer: Overseeing and collaborating with all aspects of production and production departments. Skills for a producer are similar to a Project Manager. Skills like Management, Communication, Creative, Troubleshooting/Problem-solving, Financial, and Business skills to name a few.   🤝 Production Engagement/Enrichment Program Director: This role is meant to ensure and create a safe, collaborative and diverse production environment. Acting as a trusted partner by building business relationships with all members of production from the janitorial/catering staff all the way to Executive Producers, Showrunners, etc. Developing a space where all team members feel physical, mental, and psychological safety on a production set. Connecting with team members to develop a community of collaboration and creative freedom.  *Not sure if something like this exists on a production set. Would love to know. #opentowork #openforwork #opentonewopportunities #film #television #filmandtelevision #entertainment #passion #recruiters #recruiting #journeyoflearning #projectmanager #projectmanagement #programmanager #employeeengagement #employeeenrichment #storytelling #creativity #momentsthatmatter #culture #businessoperations #marketing #productionoperations #producer #scheduler #productionengagementprogramdirector #creativeproducer #productionengagement #primevideo Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios #amazonmgmstudios #amazonstudios #sonypictures Sony Pictures Entertainment #warnermedia WarnerMedia #warnerbrothersdiscovery Warner Bros. Discovery #WaltDisney The Walt Disney Company #netflix Netflix Paramount #paramount Fox Entertainment #foxentertainment #moviemagic Entertainment Partners

Unlocking Success: Hiring a Senior Producer Transforms Your Production Discover how hiring a skilled senior producer can revolutionize your production game. Learn essential tips from industry experts on selecting the right candidate and elevating your team's performance today! #SeniorProducer #ProductionSuccess #CreativeLeadership

Netflix famously states "we model ourselves on a professional sports team, not a family." I agree with this approach - and here is what I learned on hiring: 1. Have a plan: Spend time on the role description, budget, seniority etc. - if you don't know what you are looking for (or make opportunistic hires), you will fail. 2. Do founder interviews: Invest time to get to know a candidate. Your team will know if they have the skills, but it's your job to see if they fit the culture you envision. 3. Don't hire without at least 2 (!) reference calls. You can only win: If the candidate doesn't want to share references, it's a clear no. If they are bad, it's a clear no. If they are positive but just work friends, the candidate is at least smarter than average. If the former boss is a big fan, he/she will still let you know what to look out for. And most importantly: IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT HIRE! After hiring 100s of people over the past 10 years, I have not seen a single one overcome initial question marks. What are your learnings on hiring?

As I was watching the documentary #musicbyjohnwilliams 🎼 , it dawned on me... Hiring Managers = the director Talent Acquisition = the composer The relationship between a director and a composer is a crucial part of the filmmaking process. It's essential for the composer to understand the director's vision. Directors rely on composers to enhance the emotional depth and storytelling of a film through music. We all have that soundtrack we love. One that pulls us back to scenes in our favourite movies. The Talent team is the composer to the Hiring Manager. We bring to life the role at hand, shaping the tone and mood of the position through making meaningful connections, educating, and inspiring. A successful hiring partnership transforms a job into an opportunity. It transforms an interview process into an experience. It creates an employer brand that serves as the soundtrack, drawing people back to watch the movie. The moral of the story: Understanding eachothers vision takes time. Before recruitment is launched, invest time upfront to your job kick-offs. Get really aligned on the vision and execution. Build trust in each other. The results will come ⚡ #Hiring #TalentAcquisition

Netflix's revenue grew by 30 billion dollars in just 14 years. This is their best-kept hiring secret 👇 They hire with the game-changing idea of Talent Density. The more exceptional talent you have, the higher the Talent Density They hire one solid talent who will do the work of 3. -> A high-density environment fosters efficiency and creativity. -> Working with great talent is motivating, and you want to do your best. -> Good performance is contagious (but so is bad performance.) 1. Give your employees above the market experience, pay and responsibility. 2. Give them the raise they deserve. 3. Apply The Keeper Test - If someone in your team announced they were leaving the company, would you fight to keep them? You either prioritise talent density, or you settle for mediocrity. The choice is yours.

How to Be A Hollywood Assistant in Film and TV https://ift.tt/9wE5hyK Chances are if you’re reading No Film School, you've contemplated moving to Hollywood at some point in your life. If you want to write, direct, or edit, Hollywood is full of opportunities for you. It’s where most people get their foot in the door, and where the lucky few build lasting careers. Or maybe you wanted to move here because you were a huge fan of Entourage. Whatever the case may be, when you come to this town, there’s a good chance you’ll start at the bottom. That means working your way up as one of the many tenacious, heroic, and completely underpaid Hollywood assistants. I was one of those assistants for several years, and I thought it would be great to write a useful survival guide for people starting within the industry. Aside from my own experiences, I was hoping that people could post their own in the comments, or email me at Jason@NoFilmSchool.com and we can add them anonymously into the Crazy Hollywood Assistant Stories portion of this post. These are my stories, and my methods of navigating the business, but here at No Film School we want to encourage anyone and everyone to email me with their stories and survival guides, as an assistant, gaffer, director, or whatever job it was you have survived!  So without further ado... How to Be A Hollywood Assistant in Film and TV  I moved to Hollywood in 2012 and got a job shortly after that at Scott Free. I was a runner, then worked my way up to assist the president, Michael Costigan. He left Scott Free to open his producing shingle, and I went with him. I stayed on as his assistant until Shovel Buddies sold, and I’ve been writing ever since. That sounds like a happy Hollywood story, but it’s also a rare one. Lots of assistants stay on desks and try to work their way up in the industry to become executives. Now, this works differently for each company, agency, studio, and in reality. I tried to generally assess what it looks like to rise to the top as an assistant. The Hollywood Assistant Ladder Runner / Mailroom Assistant to a junior exec Assistant to a higher level exec Executive Assistant Coordinator / Story Editor Creative Executive Director (sometimes Manager fits in here) Vice President President Principal As you traverse up the assistant ladder, the opportunities get slimmer. There are only a limited amount of companies big enough to have multiple Creative Execs, and then from there, things get whittled down even further. So if you’re trying to be an assistant that rises in Hollywood into an executive role, good luck. The only way you’re going places with the right amount of hard work, connections, luck, and being legitimately good at your job. The Hollywood Assistant Disclaimer Portion Okay, before you proceed, I want to get something out of the way. When I first moved to Los Angeles, I met with a few execs. One of them, who shall remain nameless, told me that ...