Line Producer
Join us at Paramount Sports Entertainment, a division of Paramount that unifies the company’s premium sports storytelling across film, television, live events, gaming, and interactive experiences. A cornerstone of the division is Skydance Sports, based Santa Monica, the industry-leading sports content studio behind acclaimed scripted and unscripted projects created in partnership with the world’s top athletes, leagues, and storytellers.
Known for standout projects such as Air, Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants, and America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, Skydance Sports continues to build a bold slate of films, series, and documentaries featuring some of the most influential figures and institutions in sports, including the WWE, the University of Connecticut women’s basketball program, Rafael Nadal, and Deion Sanders.
Skydance Sports is seeking a Jr. Line Producer to partner with the executive team in Unscripted Production. This role oversees multiple projects during pre-production, manages budgets, and schedules, and ensures a seamless transition into active production and delivery.
Job Summary
The Line Producer will help manage the day-to-day operations of multiple productions, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination across departments. This role works closely with executives, creative teams, and production staff to ensure all projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget while maintaining a high standard of quality.
Responsibilities
- Oversee production from pre-production through final delivery, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
- Build, maintain, and revise detailed production schedules; track progress and communicate updates regularly
- Develop and manage production budgets in collaboration with executives and accounting, monitor costs for reporting
- Serve as a liaison between production teams, studio, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely communication
- Coordinate with Executive Producers, creators, and creative teams to support the overall vision and execution of projects
- Work closely with Production Managers to manage logistics, staffing, and operational needs
- Supervise production workflows, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations across multiple shows
- Communicate critical updates to crew, executives, and departments on a daily and weekly basis
- Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations
- Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, location agreements, equipment rentals, and all production-related deals.
- Oversee safety protocols on set, ensuring all production activities adhere to industry safety standards and applicable regulations.
- Travel to and oversee on-location shoots, whether domestic or international.
Requirements & Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a Line Producer or 5+ years in Production Management on major networks or streaming platforms
- Proven experience creating and managing budgets for documentary series or features and other formats with Proficiency in Movie Magic and Microsoft Office
- Strong knowledge of production processes, scheduling, and cost reporting
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Film, Media, or related field), or equivalent experience