Fremantle US

About Us

Join the place creatives call home!

Fremantle is one of the world’s largest and most successful creators, producers, and distributors of Entertainment, Drama & Film, and Documentaries.

Our Purpose

From critically acclaimed dramas like The Responder, starring Martin Freeman, award winning films including Priscilla and Poor Things, to incredible entertainment and documentaries like Password, Too Hot to Handle, House of Kardashian, the Got Talent and Idols franchises, Waco: American Apocalypse, Deadliest Catch, and recently launched the floor, we make shows with global appeal. Fremantle creates and delivers irresistible entertainment.

Amplifying local stories on a global scale, Fremantle produces and delivers premium, multi-genre IP across the 27 territories it operates in, and also represents world-leading digital business, with more than 495 million fans and 300 billion views for its standout content across all platforms . Fremantle is a proudly independent group of content creators, and home to some of the biggest entertainment formats, compelling international dramas, award-winning films, and high-quality documentaries.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Director, Studio Operations who will oversee the day-to-day facility operations for a Fremantle controlled production studio, office space and two warehouse spaces, all which support two of our flagship game shows anchored at the studio. This position reports into the SVP of Unscripted Production at Fremantle. This position manages one staff, Studio Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• ·Operational budgeting, cost tracking and reporting
• Work with corporate to prepare operational budgets
• Manage purchase orders and related invoice approvals
• Track costs against budget and prepare corporate reporting
• Strategic planning for long term capital investments/improvements
• Manage relationships with individual production teams
• Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers and maintenance providers
• On site management responsibilities of overseeing a Studio Manager
• ·Manage studio security

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years as a commercial Property Manager/Operations Manager.

Essential Skills and Experience continued

• Excellent financial analysis skills.
• Supervisory experience and the ability to coach and train staff.
• Experience in studio operations or production in the entertainment industry is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills and demonstrated working knowledge of computers and software, including MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Able to multitask and work effectively under changing priorities and daily time constraints
• Driven, innovation, strategic and solution focused
• Demonstrated ability to work with creative individuals
• Able to communicate in a constructive, proactive manner

The pay rate for this position is between $130,000 and $150,000 annually, exclusive of any bonuses or other incentive compensation (if any).

Fremantle offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance, life & disability insurance, 401(k) contribution & match, flexible spending & health savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, paid time off (PTO) which includes holiday closures, holidays, vacation, personal, volunteer days, sick days & paid leave, learning & development opportunities, an Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) & many other great work perks, discounts & benefits such as free massages, drinks and snacks in the office.

Fremantle is part of RTL Group, a global leader across broadcast, streaming, content and digital, itself a division of the international media, services, and education company Bertelsmann.

For more information, please visit Fremantle.com, follow Fremantle on Twitter @FremantleHQ and Instagram. @fremantle or visit Fremantle’s LinkedIn page.

Fremantle values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Fremantle US

About Us

Join the place creatives call home!

Fremantle is one of the world’s largest and most successful creators, producers, and distributors of Entertainment, Drama & Film, and Documentaries.

Our Purpose

From critically acclaimed dramas like The Responder, starring Martin Freeman, award winning films including Priscilla and Poor Things, to incredible entertainment and documentaries like Password, Too Hot to Handle, House of Kardashian, the Got Talent and Idols franchises, Waco: American Apocalypse, Deadliest Catch, and recently launched the floor, we make shows with global appeal. Fremantle creates and delivers irresistible entertainment.

Amplifying local stories on a global scale, Fremantle produces and delivers premium, multi-genre IP across the 27 territories it operates in, and also represents world-leading digital business, with more than 495 million fans and 300 billion views for its standout content across all platforms . Fremantle is a proudly independent group of content creators, and home to some of the biggest entertainment formats, compelling international dramas, award-winning films, and high-quality documentaries.

The Role

This position reports to the Vice President of Partnership Solutions and is responsible for helping to ideate and run point on executing multi-platform brand and licensing partnerships across linear, digital, and social platforms that run across FMNA’s IP.

Key Responsibilities

• Work both alongside with network partners & independently to manage the execution of all sold partnerships
• Liaise with FMNA constituents, including but not limited to Producers, Network Programming and Ad Sales, Consumer Marketing, Business Affairs, Legal, Creative Resources, Digital and Strategic Partners, Publicity, Research, Finance, etc. and external entities (clients, media, and creative agencies, et. al.) to communicate client goals and secure requisite input/approvals for partnership creative
• Manage all status documents, including production timelines and meeting agendas
• Assess and evaluate all creative product and materials to ensure brand objectives and quality standards are met
• Supervise drafting partnership grids and other tracking materials
• Collaborate with necessary parties (I.e. Network Research teams etc.) to craft post–execution materials, including recap decks, case studies, sizzle reels etc.
• Assist with tracking partnership budgets and invoice requests
• Ideate, develop, and assist in sales outreach for new partnerships across Brand Partnerships, Licensing and Live Events
• Develop new relationships within the licensing industry in all categories, with a focus on social and mobile gaming
• Manage financial initiatives including royalty reporting, budget, and talent payment tracking, for existing and new partner deals
• Work closely with Business and Legal Affairs, execution of licensing documents, ensuring all licensees are in compliance with obligations under the relevant agreements
• Handle special projects as needed by the Brand Partnerships team at large

Essential Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of Production/On Set, marketing-related experience at an agency, media company or sales organization
• Strong, working knowledge of the licensing business; royalty reporting a plus
• Experience and extensive knowledge working with Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, emerging social and digital platforms and developing trends
• Thorough knowledge of brand and media marketing, the sales process, and media in general, as well as advertising within the Digital eco-system
• Thorough knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. and presentation proficiencies
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends when necessary, with short notice
• Experience/Knowledge of the inner workings of production, i.e., crew titles and their roles
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills – ability to communicate clearly and effectively and analyze data to develop strong selling story; experience pitching directly to clients

The pay rate for this position is between $105,000 – $120,000, exclusive of any bonuses or other incentive compensation (if any).

Fremantle offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance, life & disability insurance, 401(k) contribution & match, flexible spending & health savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, paid time off (PTO) which includes holiday closures, holidays, vacation, personal, volunteer days, sick days & paid leave, learning & development opportunities, an Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) & many other great work perks, discounts & benefits such as free massages, drinks and snacks in the office.

Fremantle is part of RTL Group, a global leader across broadcast, streaming, content and digital, itself a division of the international media, services, and education company Bertelsmann.

For more information, please visit Fremantle.com, follow Fremantle on Twitter @FremantleHQ and Instagram. @fremantle or visit Fremantle’s LinkedIn page.

Fremantle values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Fremantle US

Job Description – In this critical support role, the coordinator provides high-level administrative support to multiple senior executives and client services support for the Publicity and Partnership Solutions teams. Scope of work includes a heavy volume of scheduling, calendar coordination, management of department tracking/databases, and various project specific assignments. The ideal candidate has a passion for the TV and entertainment industry, with an interest in digital, social media, publicity, and brand partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties for Publicity and Partnership Solutions Executives including scheduling meetings, preparation of expense reports, arranging travel through outside agency, answering phones/messaging
• Work with FM internal Partnership Solutions team & network ad sales team to traffic and collate comments on all partner executions and activations
• Assist FM Partnership Solutions with sales presentations and/or incoming request for proposals
• Assist Partnership Solutions team with on-set coverage and content review as needed
• Track and collate daily press headlines. Share with Publicity team for review and approval before mass distribution to corporate FM employees and partners
• Create and distribute separate coverage reports by show when requested
• Maintain digital library of integrations and partner submission and activations updated, oversee compilation of integration video reels
• Track all stages of licensing product development and aid licensees with product submissions to ensure the review and approval process is seamless
• Assist Publicity team on set during local LA productions as needed
• Gather and disseminate appropriate upcoming production information to partners
• Coordinate creative kick-off calls and manage timelines to meet deadlines
• Assist teams as needed with the preparation of presentations and materials

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience, preferably within television or wider entertainment industry
• Ability to prioritize and organize a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills; ability to communicate clearly and precisely
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Skilled in the Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Photoshop experience is a plus
• Must have an entrepreneurial spirit and work well in a team environment

The pay rate for this position is between $26.44 – $28.85 per hour ($55,000 – $60,000 annualized), plus applicable overtime, exclusive of any bonuses or other incentive compensation.

Fremantle offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance, life & disability insurance, 401(k) contribution & match, flexible spending & health savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, paid time off (PTO) including holiday closure, holidays, vacation, personal, volunteer days, sick days & paid leave, Learning & Development opportunities, Employee Assistance Program & many other great work perks, discounts & benefits such as free massages, drinks and snacks in the office.

Fremantle values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Fremantle US