Manager, Production Pathways & Training: CrewHQ US

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

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Situated at Stage 31 on the iconic Warner Bros Studios Burbank lot, CrewHQ | US provides wrap-around workforce development that addresses local skills gaps, from upskilling existing crews and department heads to best-in-class trainee programs, to initial industry exposure with emerging talent. Our slate of upskilling and entry-level training programs supports departments including, but not limited to, production office, finance, construction, costume, camera, locations, and post-production.

Your New Role…
The Manager, Workforce Development & Production Pathways, CrewHQ US will manage the design, coordination, and delivery of CrewHQ’s production workforce development strategy across the US, with an initial emphasis on Warner Bros. Studios Burbank and the surrounding production ecosystem. This role will actively translate CrewHQ’s mission of Creating a Resilient Entertainment Workforce into practical training programs, career pathways, upskilling initiatives, and industry partnerships for existing crew and department heads, trainees and emerging below-the-line talent and liaise with both internal production and creative stakeholders along with internal and external industry partners and pathway providers.

The Manager will work closely with Production leadership, Studio Operations, Labor Relations, WBD Access, WBD Access to Action, Production HR, People & Culture, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, education partners, unions, workforce development organizations, and community-based partners to help identify skills gaps, develop training opportunities, and connect emerging and existing talent with meaningful career pathways.

The ideal candidate brings strong program management capability, knowledge and/or experience in the film and television production landscape, experience working with training or workforce development programs, and a collaborative approach to building pathways for people of all backgrounds acting as the key liaison between production teams and crews and internal production and creative stakeholders to develop and deliver production training and pathways in service of WB productions and union partners.

It is an essential function of this position that the work be performed entirely from the WB Studios Burbank and CrewHQ skills and training facility located at Stage 31 and may involve some travel.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Manage day-to-day execution of production pathway strategy to meet the current needs of production crews and both internal and industry stakeholders of CrewHQ US.
• Manage all production training programs, apprenticeships, job placement initiatives, workshops, and career development opportunities that support entry points and mobility within the entertainment workforce.
• Work with internal partners to identify upskilling, management, leadership training, and cross-training opportunities for WB production teams
• Establish and support existing programs that support KPI’s and CrewHQ initiatives including best-in-class trainee programs, upskilling and department head offerings that compliment existing programs such as WBD Access to Action and WBD Access.
• Support the design and execution of CrewHQ US workforce development programs aligned to business needs, production priorities, and local skills gaps.
• Partner with Studio Operations, Production, Labor Relations, Production HR, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, and People & Culture teams to assess training needs, union requirements, skill gaps, and areas of opportunity for crew development.
• Support alignment with existing Warner Bros. Discovery skills training, outreach, early career, internship, access, and development programs to reduce duplication and increase collaboration.
• Build and maintain working relationships with workforce development programs, job centers, trade schools, community colleges, CTE educators, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners who specialize in production pathways.
• Support partnerships with existing programs and organizations such as Hollywood CPR and other production workforce development collaborators, as applicable.
• Coordinate program calendars, participant engagement, partner communications, training materials, and follow-up actions to ensure effective program delivery.
• Track program participation, outcomes, feedback, and impact data to support reporting to CrewHQ leadership, advisory groups, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging workforce needs, production trends, and training opportunities across key filming regions in North America.
• Contribute to a scalable model for CrewHQ expansion by documenting program learnings, partner models, and delivery practices.
• Key liaison with production clients, industry and union partners and internal stakeholders on production pathways and upskilling offerings
• Partner with Sr Manager, Talent & Operations on data supporting existing production pathway programs, including WBD Access and Access to Action
• Actively partner with Access and Access to Action, Labor Relations and Union partners to ensure CrewHQ serves as a hub to achieve specific and everchanging needs and skills development  
• Partner with Public Affairs teams to actively develop and deliver on incentive driven initiatives in support of further developing crew members working on as well as all CrewHQ trainees placed on WBD productions

Qualifications & Experience…

• The ideal candidate brings strong program management capability, knowledge and/or experience in the film and television production landscape
• Strong understanding of production landscape, processes and operations on set and in the production office
• Experience participating in or working with production training or workforce development programs

• Strong understanding of the film and television production ecosystem, studio operations, production roles, and crew pathways
• Familiarity with workforce development, career pathway, apprenticeship, trainee, or job placement programs
• Understanding of union protocols, labor considerations, or production workforce practices preferred
• Strong project management skills, including ability to manage multiple programs, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate strategy into practical program plans and measurable outcomes
• Strong attention to detail and comfort tracking data, feedback, participation, and impact
• Commitment to inclusive workforce practices and expanding access to opportunity for all

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Experience working on or within production environment and ecosystem
• Understanding of freelance challenges and opportunities to further develop crew talent within each department
• Experience designing or delivering training materials, workshops, career pathway programs, or skills-based learning experiences
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration or project management tools such as Teams, Slack, Airtable, Asana, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting reporting, presentations, impact summaries, or advisory council updates.
• Program design and execution
• Stakeholder partnership
• Production ecosystem knowledge
• Strong follow-through and organization
• Data-informed reporting

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Some Important Details

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Hiring Salary Range: $86,800.00 - $161,200.00 per year In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.