So what exactly does a Production Executive do❓I often get asked this, so thought I would share my take and experience of the role here for any followers interested in pursuing a Production Management career
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So what exactly does a Production Executive do❓
I often get asked this, so thought I would share my take and experience of the role here for any followers interested in pursuing a Production Management career
Production executives oversee the business elements of a production company and its productions.
A PE may look after a slate of developments / productions, or - if it is a heavy one - oversee one project from fruition to delivery.
A PE is responsible for ensuring the production company makes a profit at the same time as making sure all the relevant protocols are followed and that the team are fully equipped to do the job they were hired for, and are happy at work.
The PE will usually be part of early negotiations that lead to the contracts and ed spec being issued - the ed spec lays out what the production co. and the broadcaster are required to deliver, including budget, style, story / content, duration, quantity, delivery dates and the format of the programme or series. Production executives negotiate this and are ultimately responsible for delivering the production to the broadcaster. The PE will also negotiate the main contracts with presenters, locations and external providers i.e. kit / facilities / HODs.
The PE will recruit a production management team for each production who will run the day to day of programme making.
Alongside the senior team, the PE considers any risks associated with the making of a show and implements procedures and policies required to ensure operational & welfare requirements are met.
A great PE should lead in a way that is both motivating and focused on developing their teams - I personally run a doors always open style of work and actively encourage the people I work with to feel this post is rewarding for them as well as the network / broadcaster.
A Prod Exec works closely with commissioners, business affairs, finance and of course the Executive Producers and SP. To succeed one must be capable of solid negotiation, have good business acumen and a desire to lead and ensure the very best outcomes for all - a great programme / series, a happy team and a profit for the prod co are the ultimate goals IMO.
The path to working as a PE is usually up the production ladder - spending time working as a Line Producer across both development and production ideally before making the step up.
No day is the same - and that is part of the challenge and (for me) joy of the role. I personally love being involved in day to day production so am always happy to Line Produce too - that role being more actively involved in the on the ground action and working closely with HODs to bring a creative to life.
It is a role you see advertised less frequently and the reason is that it does tend to be a staff role / in house position looking after a slate of shows or a department / a entire prod co's output.
A good PE should leave you feeling you were equipped to deliver and thrive in your department.
I often get asked this, so thought I would share my take and experience of the role here for any followers interested in pursuing a Production Management career
Production executives oversee the business elements of a production company and its productions.
A PE may look after a slate of developments / productions, or - if it is a heavy one - oversee one project from fruition to delivery.
A PE is responsible for ensuring the production company makes a profit at the same time as making sure all the relevant protocols are followed and that the team are fully equipped to do the job they were hired for, and are happy at work.
The PE will usually be part of early negotiations that lead to the contracts and ed spec being issued - the ed spec lays out what the production co. and the broadcaster are required to deliver, including budget, style, story / content, duration, quantity, delivery dates and the format of the programme or series. Production executives negotiate this and are ultimately responsible for delivering the production to the broadcaster. The PE will also negotiate the main contracts with presenters, locations and external providers i.e. kit / facilities / HODs.
The PE will recruit a production management team for each production who will run the day to day of programme making.
Alongside the senior team, the PE considers any risks associated with the making of a show and implements procedures and policies required to ensure operational & welfare requirements are met.
A great PE should lead in a way that is both motivating and focused on developing their teams - I personally run a doors always open style of work and actively encourage the people I work with to feel this post is rewarding for them as well as the network / broadcaster.
A Prod Exec works closely with commissioners, business affairs, finance and of course the Executive Producers and SP. To succeed one must be capable of solid negotiation, have good business acumen and a desire to lead and ensure the very best outcomes for all - a great programme / series, a happy team and a profit for the prod co are the ultimate goals IMO.
The path to working as a PE is usually up the production ladder - spending time working as a Line Producer across both development and production ideally before making the step up.
No day is the same - and that is part of the challenge and (for me) joy of the role. I personally love being involved in day to day production so am always happy to Line Produce too - that role being more actively involved in the on the ground action and working closely with HODs to bring a creative to life.
It is a role you see advertised less frequently and the reason is that it does tend to be a staff role / in house position looking after a slate of shows or a department / a entire prod co's output.
A good PE should leave you feeling you were equipped to deliver and thrive in your department.
