Step Up to Production Executive/Head of Production in Unscripted TV
This intensive course empowers Production Managers and Line Producers ready to step up to the Head of Production or Production Executive role. It's also valuable for those currently navigating the challenges of working at a small indie without senior production support.
By the end of the course, you'll gain a clear understanding of:
The roles and responsibilities of Head of Production and Production Executive
Effective strategies to oversee multiple productions simultaneously
How to manage all aspects of the production process confidently
** This is not an entry-level course. Please look at the Production Co-ordination for Unscripted TV course we offer which is entry level for those wishing to pursue a career in Production Management **
Course Content:
Understanding the commissioning process
Creating a budget & schedule
Negotiating with broadcasters
Broadcaster Agreements/Editorial & Commissioning Specifications
Kicking off a production
Production Insurance
Health & Safety
Trouble shooting – pre-production, shoot, post-production
Managing PMs
Negotiating
Programme compliance
Contracts/Agreements
Wrapping up a production including Final Cost Report
Its an A-Z of everything you need to know in order to manage multiple productions and oversee all aspects of production and finance for a production company.
Tutor
Viki Carter is an experienced Production Executive / Head of Production in Unscripted. She has worked for small start-up indies as well as super indies across multiple genres ranging from factual entertainment formats to shiny floor shows to obs docs to history docs and much more. She currently works as a production consultant offering ad hoc production support to indies including writing budgets and schedules and helping set up new companies alongside her work as a trainer in all aspects of production management.
Course Duration
3 Days - 10am - 5.30pm each day
Location
Online - via Zoom
Class Size
5 - 15 people
Cost
£450
Next Course
3 days - 17th / 24th /31st January 2025
You must be available to attend all of the training days