VP, Digital Cinema Operations

Company Description

NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We develop, produce and market entertainment, news and information to a global market.  NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.

The Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG) consists of the operations to produce, acquire, market and distribute filmed entertainment worldwide in various media formats for theatrical, home entertainment, television and other distribution platforms.  The division operates globally with colleagues spread across 20 countries. We pride ourselves in supporting and amplifying diverse stories told by unique voices. We want to bring in driven, dedicated, and diverse talent into our organization who are just as passionate as we are in continuing to tell stories that reflect our global audience.

Job Description

NBCUniversal’s Feature Post Production department with the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has an opening for an experienced Vice President of Digital Cinema Operations (DCO).

Reporting to the EVP of Feature Post Production, the VP of Digital Cinema Operations oversees the production of master Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) and related elements for Universal Pictures’ theatrical releases, working with filmmakers, post production, distribution, and third-party vendors to ensure error-free asset creation and distribution. The VP and DCO staff review and approve the theatrical release assets in multiple picture, audio, 4D motion and accessibility formats for global use.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Works with post production, other departments and DCP mastering facilities on the final digital cinema deliverables, anticipating, championing and satisfying the unique needs of each feature.

• Instructs multiple employees from various internal and external business units on a title-by-title basis to ensure DCO best practices are followed and requirements met, including content security and pre-release protocols.
• Strategizes with sales and distribution to plan and direct the creation and delivery of repertory (back catalog) DCPs.
• Supports internal business units as a technical resource, responding to d-cinema questions and concerns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience with feature post-production.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with digital cinema operations.
• Thorough knowledge of feature post-production processes and digital cinema standards, specifications and workflows.
• Possesses extensive, relevant experience in the motion picture industry, including production, post-production and distribution.
• Undergraduate degree in pertinent field or equivalent industry experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail under demanding deadline pressures.
• Be a strategic and analytical problem-solver, capable of identifying root issues and implementing solutions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills presented clearly and professionally, with the ability to tailor style based on the audience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, effectively and diplomatically dealing with filmmakers, talent, senior executives, and peers.
• Be self-motivated and have a very strong work ethic.

Desired Characteristics:

• Confidence working in high-pressure situations involving high-profile interpersonal interactions.
• Technologically savvy, collaborative and confident leader.
• Ability to be flexible, pivot and quickly adapt to new requirements and changing priorities.
• Be results-oriented and autonomous in handling issues that arise.
• Experience managing direct reports and providing consistent feedback and support.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed, including weekends.
• Genuine love and knowledge of all kinds of films is a plus.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume for this job at nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States.

Salary Range: $175,000-$225,000; bonus eligible and long-term incentive eligible.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientati