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Work Locations:With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Global Media operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes:California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Division StoryA+E Global Media is not in the television business. It's in the storytelling business. Our job is to bring consumers new ways to experience those stories. We get up every day excited to discover new talent, narratives and characters, and live for any chance to shepherd a great idea through development to air.Job Description

** Minimum expectation is onsite 2 times per week**

THE ROLE: Senior Manager, Studio Production

The Senior Manager, Studio Production oversees and supports scripted television projects across all phases of the production lifecycle, including development, writers' rooms, prep, production, post-production, and project wrap. This role serves as a key liaison between creative, production, legal, finance, labor relations, post-production, and external partners, ensuring projects remain compliant, organized, and operationally efficient.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO: Senior Manager, Studio Production

• Manage multiple scripted television projects simultaneously through development, writers' rooms, production, post-production, and wrap.
• Serve as the primary Studio Production contact for day-to-day operational needs across assigned projects.
• Coordinate writers' room launches, including office space, staffing logistics, onboarding, funding, technology, payroll setup i-9 verification, and vendor management.
• Oversee production startup processes, including project funding, entity setup, production office establishment, and crew onboarding.
• Manage production compliance training by coordinating anti-harassment training enrollment, training links, tracking completion, and following up to ensure timely compliance.
• Partner with Production Executives, Production Finance, Legal Affairs, Business Affairs, Human Resources, Post Production, and external production teams to facilitate project needs and resolve issues.
• Prepare, review, track, and submit guild and union documentation, including WGA, DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, Teamsters, and other labor-related paperwork.
• Manage writing credits administration, including Notices of Tentative Writing Credits (NTWCs), writer payments, script assignments, and arbitration-related submissions.
• Coordinate director and writer deal memo execution and track compliance with studio, guild, and contractual requirements.
• Review and monitor production reports, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and other key production documentation.
• Oversee onboarding and training of production coordinators, writers' assistants, script coordinators, and other support staff on studio policies and procedures.
• Administer production management systems, including Scenechronize, Debut, Box and other studio platforms.
• Facilitate communication and information flow between internal stakeholders and external production teams.
• Manage production deliverables, ensuring compliance with studio, network, and distributor requirements.
• Track project milestones, deadlines, and approvals to ensure timely execution of production activities.
• Develop and maintain production resources, training materials, standard operating procedures, and department manuals.
• Research production facilities, vendors, locations, incentives, and operational solutions to support project needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with production partners, vendors, guild representatives, and industry stakeholders.
• Manage preparation and submission of U.S. copyright applications and other required studio documentation.
• Oversee the secure distribution lists for scripts, outlines, revisions, and production documents to studio executives, network partners, and production teams, ensuring accurate version control, confidentiality, and timely delivery.
• Lead end-to-end production wrap for multiple scripted series, overseeing project closeout, deliverables, and compliance while ensuring all studio, network, streaming platform, and distribution partner requirements are met.
• Establish and manage customized workflows for each production, adapting to the unique deliverable requirements, documentation standards, and deadlines of various networks, streaming platforms, and distribution partners.
• Lead special projects, process improvements, and departmental initiatives designed to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Senior Manager, Studio Production

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Combined 8+ years with both crew and corporate experience in television production, studio production, production management, or related entertainment industry roles.
• Strong understanding of the scripted television production lifecycle, from development through final delivery.
• Working knowledge of WGA, DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, Teamsters, and other applicable guild and union requirements.
• Experience managing writers' rooms, production startups, and production operations.
• Proficiency with production management and collaboration platforms, including Scenechronize, Airtable, Microsoft Office Suite, DocuSign, Cashet, Box, and related tools.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, follow-through, and operational excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities.

CompensationAnnual Pay Range: $91,162 - $106,659Annual Incentive Target: 15.00%

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competencies, location, andexperience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation

package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at www.aegm.com/careers.

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