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Reporting to the President of Programming, this executive will serve as a strategic partner to creative, business, finance, legal, post-production, and marketing teams-ensuring premium scripted series are produced at the highest creative standard while maintaining fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and production safety. The SVP will supervise production executives and collaborate closely with showrunners, producers, studios, and third-party production partners across domestic and international productions.Key Responsibilities\nProduction Leadership & Strategy\nLead physical production strategy for all scripted series from early development and budgeting through prep, production, post-production, delivery, and wrap.\nEvaluate scripts and creative materials for producibility, budget impact, scheduling implications, and operational feasibility; advise senior leadership on production risks and strategic opportunities.\nArchitect master production and post-production schedules for the slate, ensuring workflows align with global content strategy.\nEstablish scalable production models that support premium-quality storytelling across varying budget levels and production footprints.\nPioneer and implement best-in-class production policies and procedures that define the operational backbone of the studio.\nFinancial Oversight\nProvide approval on all budgets, cost reports, cash flow projections, and staffing plans; apply expert-level understanding of script breakdown, market rates, and financial structuring to ensure fiscal integrity from development to delivery.\nPartner with Finance to manage contingency planning, cost controls, forecasting, and production reporting.\nMaximize production value through strategic use of tax incentives, co-productions, and global production resources.\nProduction Operations\nOversee domestic and international production operations including location management, stage facilities, vendor negotiations, and production infrastructure.\nEnsure productions adhere to network policies, labor regulations, safety protocols, insurance requirements, and legal compliance standards; partner with Legal on complex legal, labor, and clearance challenges.\nPartner with Post-Production leadership to ensure seamless delivery workflows and schedule integration.\nStay current on evolving production technologies, virtual production workflows, sustainability initiatives, and industry best practices.\nTalent & Creative Collaboration\nServe as a trusted production advisor to showrunners, executive producers, directors, and creative executives-supporting creative ambitions while identifying practical solutions and efficiencies.\nLeverage an elite network of production talent to attract and hire world-class producers, department heads, and key crew for critical projects.\nParticipate in staffing and approval discussions related to key production personnel; foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented production culture across all productions.\nIndustry & Labor Relations\nMaintain deep knowledge of guild and labor agreements including SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA, IATSE, Teamsters, and international labor frameworks.\nManage relationships with studios, production partners, labor representatives, and government incentive agencies.\nQualifications\n15+ years of progressive experience as a Producer and/or Production Executive, culminating in a senior executive role (VP, SVP, or Head of Production) at a major studio, streaming service, or production company.\nProven track record managing multiple large-scale scripted drama productions simultaneously across domestic and international locations, including direct experience overseeing an annual slate.\nPortfolio including multiple projects recognized by major awards bodies.\nExpert proficiency in budgeting, scheduling, production finance, tax incentives, and labor relations; mastery of Movie Magic Budgeting/Scheduling, Word, and Excel required.\nStrong relationships within the television production community, including producers, studios, vendors, and production executives.\nExceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills; ability to balance creative priorities and fiscal accountability in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.\nBachelor’s Degree or equivalent distinguished experience.\nPreferred Experience\nExperience at a premium cable network, streaming platform, or major studio television division.\nFamiliarity with both studio-produced and independently produced series models.\nExperience with virtual production, international co-financing, and complex global workflows.\nLeadership Competencies\nStrategic thinker with strong operational instincts\nCollaborative and solutions-oriented leadership style\nStrong creative sensibility paired with financial discipline\nCalm and decisive under pressure\nHigh degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism\nCompensation\n$350,000 - $450,000\nAbout STARZ\nSTARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.\nOur Benefits\nFull Coverage - Medical, Vision, and Dental\n\nAnnual discretionary bonus and merit increase\n\nWork/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days\n\n401(k) company matching\n\nTuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)\n\nEEO Statement\nStarz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. 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