Associate Production Manager

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. Our unlimited passion for technology, content and services, and relentless pursuit of innovation, drives us to deliver ground-breaking new excitement and entertainment in ways that only Sony can.

The Associate Production Manager (APM) oversees the management of one or more front end departments for a production. Departments include Story, Script, Editorial and Visual Development. An APM reports directly into Production Manager and partners closely with the Department Lead. Direct reports are production coordinators and assistants.

• Maintain and oversee the department schedule and budget, making sure deadlines met and milestones are achieved.
• Maintain clear and open dialogue with Production Manager, other SPA/SPI departments and outside vendors. Provide current information to other preproduction departments.
• Update status reports, sequence list and tracking documents for the department.
• Ensure proper preparation for all meetings and reviews.
• Take thorough notes and distribute.
• Manage artist assigned and deliveries.
• Ensure that artists receive, understand and execute director notes.
• Manage coordinator or PA for department (assigning tasks, morale building, mentoring).

• 3 or more years of managerial experience in feature film production environment. with an emphasis in animation and/or visual effects.
• Working knowledge of the animation preproduction pipeline.
• Familiarity with all aspects of production management, including budget & schedule management, personnel and performance management.
• Possess excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and promote a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a high energy, fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Qualifications Preferred

• Advanced Excel, Photoshop, Flix, Google docs, production tracking software