Manager, Scripted Executive Producer

3 Weeks ago • All levels • Game Production

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Job Description

The Manager, Scripted Executive Producer at Warner Bros. Discovery is responsible for the artistic, managerial, and budgetary decisions of scripted projects. This role requires close collaboration with internal departments (Production Content, Legal/Business Affairs, Postproduction/Operations) to ensure project goals are met. Responsibilities include critical script reading and parameter establishment, production design management, budget/schedule/contract follow-up, cashflow management, content topic tracking (locations, costumes, music, etc.), casting approvals, quality assurance during shoots, schedule management, compliance monitoring, and artistic follow-up through master delivery, including localization. The position also involves hiring direct talent (script room, researchers, producers) and bridging communication between the production house and WBD's internal teams.
Must have:
  • Production Budgeting, Planning & Negotiation
  • Team Management
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Excellent Communication (English/Spanish)
  • Contract Experience
Good to have:
  • Media Industry Partnerships
  • Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments
  • Cost Optimization
  • Mastery of Regulatory Affairs (Coproduction, Art 39 Condecine Funds – Ancine)

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

The Job
 

An executive producer must make artistic, managerial and budgetary decisions to keep a project running with the production companies hired according with artistic and technical parameters from Warner Bros Discovery.

Works closely with many internal departments, such as Production Content, Legal/Business Affairs, Postproduction / Operations to guarantee that all the goals stablished by upper management for the project are on track.

The Daily – Major Activities

  • Critical reading of production in the development stage and establishment of parameters during phase 2 of script writing, with accompaniment to the development team to maintain the parameters established during the writing of the script.
  • Analysis and management of the production design respecting the project guidelines.
  • *Follow-up and approvals: budget, schedule, contracts and all required deliverables within WBD standards, metrics and guidelines
  • Ensure that the realization is aligned with the company's strategy, in conjunction with the project management, Development area, Content Strategy and contracted producer, considering the values, production parameters and artistic premises
  • Design, manage and report the cashflow, cost report and other financial demands that appear during production to the Production Planning team. *Track all content topics such as: locations, photography, costumes, art, music, etc. and manage casting approvals.
  • *Responsible for communicating approvals to the production company.
  • Be present at the key moments of the shoot to guarantee the quality of the production.
  • Manage the production schedule so that delivery times are met both on the producer side and internally.
  • Monitoring for good compliance with all guidelines (licensing, insurance, talents, etc.) made by the production house and interface with respective WM teams on the subject.
  • *Responsible for the evaluation of cuts, choice of songs and artistic completion of audio and video
  • Artistic follow-up of all stages of the project until the delivery of the masters, including all the localization material (list of dialogues, approval of the dubbing cast, etc.).
  • Hiring of direct talent for production such as: script room, researchers, delegated producers in cases that are required
  • Manage compliance issues with the producer and suppliers.
  • To be the bridge between the production house and the internal areas of business, PR, Brand, Payments and Legal Team of WBD so that everyone has the knowledge and materials necessary to work.

The Essentials

  • Broad knowledge and experience in Production Budgeting, Planning and Negotiation; Contracts
  • Experience in management of teams
  • Adept at addressing time-sensitive queries with creative solutions
  • Excellent Communication Skills in English or Spanish.

The Nice to Haves

  • Partnership with key contractors of media industry, studios, production companies, postproduction houses, directors, executive producers
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Avoiding the demand for reworks and additional costs
  • Mastery in Regulatory Affairs regarding coproduction specially Art 39 Condecine Funds – Ancine

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at   along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our for instructions to submit your request.

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About The Company

Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

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