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JHAMAL K. ROBINSON

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Senior executive with dynamic experience in worldwide physical production operations with significant strengths in leadership, strategy, film/tv budgeting, and cost control. Creative, resourceful, and diplomatic with exemplary talents in global staff management and C-Suite relations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

VP Physical Production (Senior Executive Leveling)

Netflix
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Managed Physical Production teams for Netflix Original content verticals - North America Features, Series, Documentary, Non-scripted, and Comedy.
  • Collaborated and aligned with CMO for long range marketing plans as related to each production.
  • Successfully managed independent, mid -level and big budget feature productions with ranges of $15M to $450M
  • Managed union negotiations and contracts, including the recent 2022 IATSE deal. Led internal strategy discussions regarding the company's involvement with the AMPTP.
  • Established deep relationships with cross-functional partners, including Business Affairs, Creative, Marketing, Publicity, and Finance
  • Set quarterly and yearly goals with attainable KPI’s for all productions.
  • Partnered closely with product, creative and production tech teams to ensure productions aligned with company strategy and long range planning.
  • Negotiated with senior-level government officials for multi-billion dollar expansion of stages in partnership with Global Public Policy.
  • Managed Studio Logistics and Transportation team for internal productions worldwide.
  • Established and managed COVID protocols for film and series; kept Netflix in compliance with union guidelines.

SVP Production Management & Operations

Warner Brothers Discovery (f.k.a. Discovery)
09.2012 - 01.2021
  • Served as point liaison in production for the Discovery+ (OTT) with a successful launch in December 2021.
  • Established and maintained efficient workflow processes across the WBD portfolio, fostering linkage and effective communication between departments, including Marketing, Public Relations, and Creative
  • Served as thought partner for all General Managers for each linear and DTC network.
  • Critically analyzed the financials and operations of each production in preparation for SCRIPPS acquisition.
  • Provided C-Suite Management with best practices in the new corporate structure post Scripps merger.
  • Successfully led the Physical Production of 18 major television networks in content production spend including (Discovery, HGTV, Food Network, Oprah Winfrey Network, and TLC).
  • Directly responsible for production management, operations, and production accounting for $2B+ in content spend.
  • Collaborated with the CFOs and COOs of each business function to ensure business goals were met, including financial, ratings, and organizational.

Head of Physical Production

Yahoo! Inc.
01.2012 - 09.2012
  • Direct reported to the EVP of Yahoo! Video and partnered with key stakeholders to optimize business continuity
  • Assisted both Media Analysts and Media Strategists with on-boarding and campaign management as related to production schedules
  • Created production workflows for product analysts, project managers, business analysts, copy writers, and other team members
  • Manage yearly production slate budget and P&L, including Development, Production, and Acquisitions.
  • Worked directly with CMO on LRP for productions including short and long form content.
  • Presented new business ideas to the C-suite and executive staff of Yahoo! Video to ensure the studio remained a major competitor and stayed on the cutting edge of video content
  • Spearheaded full expansion of Yahoo! Studios and implemented linear television standards and processes.

Head of Production

NBCUniversal
02.2003 - 01.2012
  • Managed annex studio and internal staff comprised of 300+ employees across networks.
  • Spearheaded full-scope production operations and management encompassing pre-production, post-production, budgets, and heavy shooting schedules for seven concurrent in-house series.
  • Attended weekly finance meetings with the EVP of Production and Head of Finance to evaluate the financial status and ensure budget compliance.
  • Held weekly meetings for each production to assess progress and exhibit and traveled extensively to attend shoots globally.
  • Reported directly to the Executive VP of Production & Operations and closely partnered with the VP of Business and Legal Affairs, Current Programming, and Finance to optimize business continuity and ensure the attainment of goals.
  • Actively participated in weekly business and legal affairs meetings held by the General Counsel and the studio President.

Skills

  • High Volume and Multiple Location Management
  • Key Performance Indicator Tracking
  • Operational Efficiency with Scalable Results
  • Motivational Leadership

Additional Information

  • Board of Trustee for Bethany College
  • National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications Award recipient
  • Emmy Award Winner and Four-Time Emmy Nominee

Timeline

VP Physical Production (Senior Executive Leveling) - Netflix
01.2021 - 09.2022
SVP Production Management & Operations - Warner Brothers Discovery (f.k.a. Discovery)
09.2012 - 01.2021
Head of Physical Production - Yahoo! Inc.
01.2012 - 09.2012
Head of Production - NBCUniversal
02.2003 - 01.2012
JHAMAL K. ROBINSON