Executive Producer

Posted 3 Days Ago
New York, NY, USA
In-Office
140K-150K Annually
Senior level
News + Entertainment
The Role
The Executive Producer will manage production processes, internal presentations, budgets, and cross-functional coordination, ensuring quality execution across projects while leading a team and collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Job Description

AMC Global Media is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. 

We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business. 

We are currently seeking a Executive Producer to join our Marketing Production & Operations team based in our New York, NY offices.
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Showrunning & Production Leadership 

  • Act as showrunner across assigned special projects, events, and productions, owning execution from concept through final delivery 
  • Pressure-test requests and briefs, setting clear scope, priorities, and tradeoffs across multiple concurrent initiatives 
  • Work with Video, Design, and Copywriting Production, Creative, Marketing Strategy, Commercial, Legal, IT, and executive stakeholders to define approach across scripts, budgets, timelines, and execution 
  • Evaluate briefs, scripts, boards, and creative treatments for feasibility prior to greenlight 
  • Manage all aspects of production, including production partners, talent, bidding, timelines, on-set/on-site execution and wrap. 
  • Own the run of show and key decisions, maintaining clarity, pace, and forward momentum 
  • Partner closely with Video Production, Post Production, and Design teams—who execute physical production and post—to ensure final video and design assets meet creative, technical, and brand standards.

Internal Planning Moments & Executive Presentations 

  • Showrun internal planning forums, leadership meetings, and presentations 
  • Partner with stakeholders to shape narrative and structure content 
  • Create and oversee development of decks and supporting materials, ensuring clarity and quality 
  • Coordinate presenters to align on message, flow, and timing 
  • Lead speaker preparation and rehearsals 
  • Partner with Events teams on logistics while owning content, flow, and delivery 

Budget, Vendors & Business Affairs 

  • Track production budgets in real time and report costs as needed 
  • Manage vendor relationships and external partners to ensure quality and efficiency 
  • Partner with Legal and Business Affairs to facilitate contracts, talent agreements, and content clearances, ensuring alignment with creative intent and production timelines 
  • Ensure all production activity aligns with company policies and standards 

Cross-Functional Coordination & Project Management  

  • Serve as primary point of contact for cross-functional teams, including Creative, Strategy, Commercial, and more  
  • Align teams on deliverables, timelines, and expectations 
  • Maintain simple trackers and timelines to keep work visible and on track 
  • Anticipate and resolve issues quickly, communicating clearly across teams 
  • Refine workflows where needed to improve efficiency without overengineering 

Team Leadership 

  • Manage and support team members, freelancers, and production resources as needed 
  • Set expectations for ownership, communication, and quality 
  • Maintain a high standard of execution across all work 

QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred) 

  • Bachelor’s degree required 
  • 7–10+ years of experience in production, or a related field within media, entertainment, or live events 
  • Proven ability to act as lead producer across complex productions, presentations, or live/internal events 
  • Strong command of production, post-production, budgeting, vendor management, and live event execution 
  • Strong editorial instincts and attention to story, pacing, and presentation quality 
  • Proactive problem solver with the ability to make decisions and communicate clearly in real time 
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across creative teams, stakeholders, and external partners 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AirTable, Teams, and similar production/collaboration tools 
  • Willingness to travel as needed for events (domestic and international) 
  • Must be willing to work in person in New York, NY 
  • Available to work evenings or weekends as required by production timelines 
     

The base compensation for this position is $140,000 - $150,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Global Media additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Global Media values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week. 

The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

    The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

    Skills Required

    • Bachelor's degree
    • 7-10+ years of experience in production or related field within media or entertainment
    • Proven ability to act as lead producer across complex productions or events
    • Strong command of production, post-production, budgeting, vendor management
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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    The Company
    HQ: New York, NY
    2,481 Employees
    Year Founded: 1980

    What We Do

    AMC Networks is the ultimate destination for mold breaking, genre defying, and premier storytelling. Operating in over 125 countries worldwide, we’re the global leader in targeted subscription streaming and home to iconic and fan-favorite brands across television, independent film, production, distribution, gaming, and publishing. Our brands include targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, and the anime-focused HIDIVE streaming service, in addition to AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv and IFC Films. We also operate AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production and distribution operation, AMC Networks International, our international programming business, and 25/7 Media, our production services business. We’re behind some of the most celebrated and acclaimed original content in television and film history, from pantheon-level TV series Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul to Academy Award-winning independent dramas like Boyhood, to the biggest drama series on cable for over ten years, The Walking Dead, and so much more. We have a long history of building loyal and engaged fan communities, creating new formats, delivering new experiences, generating buzz, and we work hard every day to bring new and innovative stories and ideas to life.

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