Post Production Executive

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

Role Number:200537539

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible — all while staying connected to the people around us. Our fast-growing creative and technical team is looking for a Post Production Executive to operationally lead the post production aspect of creating Apple Immersive Videos for the Apple Vision Pro, not just for a single project but building our department’s process across all projects we touch. This role would be responsible for building and communicating schedules and budgets, streamlining internal processes and handoffs between departments, and building partnerships that will support our efforts. They will be expected to integrate into existing workflows at the outset, but take the lead on crafting a workflow that will evolve with the team as we grow. This is a key role in shaping the future of our team and work, so if innovation and all the challenges that come along with it is exciting rather than daunting, this role could be a fit for you.

Key Qualifications

10+ years of post production experience
Deep expertise in audio-visual content creation and post production best practices with experience on projects that include complex audio, VFX, online and color work
Hands-on experience building or retrofitting a system for managing post production teams including task tracking, deadlines, and budgets
Comfortable on a fast-paced, deadline-oriented team that works on many projects simultaneously
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and experience regularly leading meetings and crafting executive level reports

Description

The Post Production Executive will join an in-house team and be responsible for collaborating with a variety of teams, depending on the project. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing the team across many projects at once, ranging from internal technical tests to high-end creative deliverables. They will work closely with producers, VFX, audio, and production teams to help ensure projects stay on track from start to finish. They will lead the continued development of the project management process alongside an evolving, highly technical delivery pipeline. They will coordinate with team leads to document best practices and policies, also enforcing compliance. It is critical to this role to build a deep understanding of our team’s work, both creative and technical, to help find operational efficiencies, problem solve when there are time or resource constraints, and ensure the quality of the product is preserved. Their work will vary significantly from project to project and provide many opportunities for learning and innovation.

Education & Experience

BS/BA or equivalent experience.

Additional Requirements

- Experience working on projects with complex deliverables and of primary and ancillary assets, tracking and documenting progress and process from production to final delivery
- Ability to hire and manage contractors or employees that support individual projects as our efforts scale up
- Passion for working with a team on the cutting edge of technology to drive the best possible creative experience
- Ability to build positive relationships with cross functional departments for project needs and deadlines
- Maintaining global schedules and communicating blockage issues and shifting priorities to be able to meet internal and external deadlines
- Experience with post production budgeting and tracking

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $152,000.00 and $285,900.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.