Senior Director, Production Risk Management

Job Description

Employees

Currently, all employees are working remotely except for select roles that have an in office requirement. We value the health and safety of our people above all else, and our office re-openings will remain

contingent on the course of the COVID variants and federal, state and local safety guidelines and

recommendations. As we look forward, the majority of our employees will have flexibility that allows them to choose a predominantly remote, predominantly in-office, or hybrid setup.
Our official in-office locations in the United States includes LA, NYC, Stamford, and Chicago, and we have several other states in which employees may work remotely if their role isn't one that requires them to be in or near the office.

THE DIVISION'S STORY
Our global Legal and Business Affairs department believes in the promise and power of teamwork. When we work together as a cohesive unit – supporting, involving, appreciating and respecting each other – we can elevate our company, our clients, and ourselves. At A+E Networks, we have built and developed a culture based on the principles of effective communication, collaboration, accountability and trust. These guiding principles serve as our north star as we partner and strategize with other departments across the Company to help A+E Networks achieve its goals and stay at the forefront of a highly competitive, rapidly changing industry. If you share these values and want to learn more about who we are and what we do, consider joining our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Director, Production Risk Management position involves evaluating and advising exposures, confirming coverage, and reviewing contractual insurance requirements to manage production related risk. This individual will also be responsible for all aspects of set health and safety compliance and insuring various domestic and international productions including movies, scripted episodic, and other formats. The position interfaces directly with the individual productions, the studio and network production, legal and finance executives, insurance brokers, insurance carriers, and vendors to evaluate Studio's exposure, anticipate needs, advise, and work to mitigate and avoid risk.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Research, advise, monitor, and implement all Covid-19 and other health and safety protocols and mandates based on guild, union, local, national, and international compliance
• Identify, communicate, and champion loss prevention and operational improvement opportunities.
• Notify insurance brokers of upcoming productions; distribute start-up packets, train production staff on insurance procedures, ensure cast member declarations and cast medical forms are submitted to the broker and received for approval by insurance carrier while working with production to resolve or negotiate any restrictions.
• Review and approve contract insurance language for productions, including but not limited to locations, office leases, equipment rentals and security companies.
• Review and approve all Risk Management related revisions, certificates, standard forms, etc.
• Review incoming insurance documents for independent contractors ensuring compliance with Company's requirements.
• Work closely with brokers during annual coverage renewal process by vetting all quotes before recommending the best policies for each program.
• In conjunction with SVP, Content, Production & Risk and SVP, Controller & Treasurer, manage Studio's insurance program and relationships with brokers and insurers in a way that supports Company's long-term insurance objectives
• Maintain a strong relationship and open communication with each production, Network and Studio business divisions to ensure that they are aware of risk management policies and procedures.
• Update Safety and other production manuals in accordance with current OSHA requirements.
• Read all scripts, highlight risks that will need to be mitigated, and discuss risk assessments with the Studio, production, and producers to prepare for GL carrier approval.
• Risk management will be present at every production meeting with the crew or conduct the safety meeting in conjunction with the 1st AD's support.
• Work closely with Finance on claims and losses for each production.

YOUR STORY:

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION:
• Minimum of 5 years in high-risk production both domestically and internationally.
• Extensive knowledge of production safety practices, Covid-19 safety compliance and protocols, production claims management, and GL & E&O application process and renewals.
• Knowledge of the production claims process is mandatory to guarantee claims are submitted correctly to create a case that supports 100% payout of the insurance limit.
• Well-organized, detail oriented and able to adjust to changing environment and tight deadlines.
• Ability to easily navigate around physical production and work independently.
• Provide cross functional support in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer, interpersonal, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Organize, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
• Team oriented and committed to corporate DEI initiatives.
• Ability to travel as needed

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzy1v1-18-216-190-167-42 in your application.