Sony Pictures Entertainment is hiring: Director Post Production TV in Culver Cit

Sony Pictures Television Studios is seeking a Director, Post Production to join our team. Reporting to the SVP, Post Production & VFX, this role will assist in managing post-production workflows across a diverse slate of scripted projects.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in post-production and VFX operations and global vendor management, with a understanding of production finance and regional tax incentives. This individual will serve as a key partner to production, creative, and business teams—ensuring high-quality delivery while optimizing costs, workflows, and resources across multiple projects and territories.

Core Responsibilities
Post Production Oversight

Oversee post-production workflows for assigned projects, from pre-production through final delivery

Partner with showrunners and producers to define post schedules, staffing, and technical strategies

Ensure consistency in delivery standards across networks, platforms, and distribution partners

Provide guidance to editorial and finishing teams as needed

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

Serve as a key liaison across production, creative, legal, finance, and executive teams

Provide clear communication and alignment across multiple stakeholders and concurrent projects

Contribute to long-term planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement of internal processes

Mentor and support junior team members; step in to support leadership as needed

Tax Incentives & Financial Coordination

Partner with production and finance teams to maximize regional tax incentives for VFX and post-production

Ensure accurate tracking and documentation of qualified spend

Support accounting and finance teams with required reporting and audit materials

VFX Strategy, Budgeting & Oversight

Assist in script breakdowns to assess VFX scope, complexity, and budget implications across projects

Participate in the development and management of VFX budgets, including staffing models and resource planning

Provide strategic guidance to producers and creatives on achieving creative goals within budget constraints

Vendor & Partner Management

Identify, evaluate, and recommend VFX vendors, main title houses, and key creative personnel

Build and maintain strong relationships with global VFX partners and service providers

Monitor vendor performance and ensure alignment with creative, technical, and delivery expectations

Assist in managing VFX contracts with vendors and internal departments

Production & Workflow Leadership

Help oversee post production and VFX workflows from pre-production through final delivery, ensuring efficiency and consistency across projects

Establish and standardize workflows, tools, and best practices across productions

Ensure seamless collaboration between internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

8+ years of experience in post-production, VFX, or production operations within a studio, network, or production company

Proven experience managing post production and VFX budgets, vendors, and global production workflows

Strong knowledge of post-production pipelines, technologies, and delivery standards

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both creative and executive stakeholders

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment

Proactive problem solver with strong technical acumen and a passion for innovation in production workflows

Familiarity with emerging technologies and evolving VFX/post-production tools and platforms

Preferred: Prior experience supervising teams or mentoring junior staff

The anticipated base salary for this position is $135K to $170K. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.

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