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Jim Leber

@jimleber

I build resilient production technology and post-production infrastructure for global animation, broadcast, and studio operations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead production technology, post-production infrastructure, or strategic advisory work where I can improve resilience, scale global services, and help creative teams deliver without disruption.

I've led production operations and technology across Paramount Skydance, Viacom, and Nickelodeon for more than 30 years, supporting animation, live-action, broadcast, editorial, and post-production workflows. I build scalable service models, production-critical infrastructure, and teams that keep creative work moving.

Most recently, I expanded Paramount’s global audio services, delivered Dolby-certified Atmos stages and remote recording systems, and led AI initiatives for voice-over automation and archive intelligence. I pair hands-on technical depth across audio, AV, media systems, and infrastructure with ownership of multimillion-dollar budgets, vendor strategy, and high-stakes production continuity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Consulting

Current

Technology Strategy & Advisory

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Provide full-lifecycle strategic solutions for production technology and infrastructure engagements, shaping strategy across requirements, system design, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and service readiness.

technology strategy System Design Supplier evaluation Negotiation Service Readiness

Vice President, Production Operations & Technologies (Audio Services, Global)

Paramount Skydance

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Led global audio production operations and technologies strategy across Paramount's full brand portfolio, instituting a centralized global audio services operating model. Led AI initiatives for voice-over automation and archive intelligence, and architected Dolby-certified Atmos mix stages and voice-over stages.

Audio Production Dolby Atmos AI Voice Over Automation Archive Intelligence Cost Optimization Global Operations Vendor Management Budget Management

Vice President, Production Operations & Technologies (Paramount, West Coast)

Paramount Skydance

Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 (4 years)

Owned operations and budgets across Paramount's West Coast facilities, establishing zero-downtime standards and escalation frameworks. Developed and led a 30-person multidisciplinary organization and directed a rapid technology response to COVID, architecting 100 remote recording systems.

Production Operations Budget Management Team Leadership Remote Recording Source Connect IATSE Vendor Management COVID Response

Early Career (Nickelodeon)

Paramount Skydance

Jan 1993 - Dec 2013 (20 years 11 months)

Progressed from Production Coordinator and Recording Engineer through Technical Engineer, Supervisor, Senior Supervisor, Technical Manager, and Director of Systems and Integration, building operational, technical, and leadership depth across animation, live-action, and broadcast environments.

Production Coordination Audio Engineering Technical Engineering Systems Integrations Animation Live Action Broadcast