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Production Executive

Studio or broadcaster-side oversight of budget, cashflow and compliance across productions.

Duties

• Read the call sheet and sides before arriving
• Maintain radio/set etiquette and H&S
• Hand over notes/kit status at wrap
• Approve budgets and cost reports
• Monitor cashflow and contingency
• Ensure compliance with broadcaster rules

Reports to

Head of Production / Executive Producer

Works with

Line Producer, Production Accountant, Legal, Commissioners

Career path

Production Accountant / Line Producer → Production Executive

Day to day

Reviews weekly cost reports, signs off overages, and flags risks across a slate.

Call times

Office hours in prep/post; on shoot days usually at unit call or in the office, with evening calls on rushes and cost reports.

What to wear

Smart-casual in the office; practical layers and comfortable shoes on set.

Tools & kit

Laptop, phone, notebook, budget and schedule documents.

Tips

Confirm credit, fee, schedule of payments, exclusivity and any backend on a signed deal memo or contract before starting.

Software

• Movie Magic Budgeting / Excel
• Movie Magic Scheduling
• Google Workspace / Microsoft 365
• ChatGPT for draft letters and summaries (never for figures)

Related roles

Line Producer, Executive Producer

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