Manager of Development

Job Description

44 Blue Productions is looking for a dynamic, creative, self-starting DIRECTOR and/or MANAGER to join our DEVELOPMENT Team! The ideal candidate understands the development-to-series pipeline in non-scripted television, has experience putting together pitch materials and generating new ideas as well as a comprehensive understanding of market trends. This role is meant for someone who not only loves to create but also consume non-scripted content.

Responsibilities include:

-CREATING pitch materials for projects including but not limited to writing copy, creative deck design, skype interviews + cutdowns, writing sizzle scripts, cutting together sizzles, etc.

-Bring NEW IDEAS to the development team every week – staying up to date on latest trends, reading and consuming the latest news + content released, staying in the know on celebrity happenings, etc.

-EDITING on Avid for cutting down skypes + casting reels, cutting together sizzles and teasers, mood tapes, etc.

-OUTREACH to people, entities, organizations new talent and FOSTER previous relationships with current/past talent

-NETWORKING AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS with current agents + network executives, helping to cover specific networks, track projects and talent.

-TRACKING projects, outreach, development slate, deals, etc. for the department. Must be familiar with Google Sheets or Excel.

-RESEARCHING across multiple sources to track down stories, potential talent, locations, etc.

-MANAGING Internship Program and oversee the day-to-day of the interns

-SUPPORTING multiple projects across various genres (docu-series, true-crime, ensemble casts, gameshows, competition) and be able to develop across multiple platforms.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ Years in Unscripted Development at a production company, network or agency

• Ability to write creatively and concisely and have writing samples to share

• Basic knowledge of NLE Systems (AVID preferred, Premiere accepted)

• Build + design pitch decks in Keynote (Preferred) or Powerpoint (accepted) and have samples to share

• Excel or Google Sheets + Microsoft Suite

• Ability to work independently

• Strong research skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Experience working with talent, agents, showrunners

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjzz82-18-225-209-95-42 in your application.