Manager Of Scripted Programming - Original Movies

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 DIVISON'S STORY
Original Programming (Network and Studio)
A+E Networks is not in the television business. It's in the storytelling business. Our job is to bring consumers new ways to experience those stories. We get up every day excited to discover new talent, narratives and characters, and live for any chance to shepherd a great idea through development to air.
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 COVD 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 include 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 Manager will develop scripted original programming for Lifetime. Work closely with leaders in overseeing all facets of current series and scripted development. Cover current shows and development, read and note scripts, watch dailies and cuts, help drive development, cultivate relationships with writers, producers, and agents, and join pitch/general meetings.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Oversees the movie process from start to finish: idea generation, script development, casting, production, and post. Works closely with the network's other departments to make sure that the everyone has the information and resources they need.
• Maintains the development reports and prepares agenda's for both internal and external meetings
• Coordinates with the Director of Production in facilitating payments and PAC process.
• Has a strong focus on hiring writers and producers, developing scripts, cultivating and managing talent, and communicating the creative vision for the movie.
• Cultivates strong relationships in the creative community with younger up and coming talent to attract original ideas, scripts, etc.
• Stays on the lookout for potential programming acquisitions and ideas from many sources, options material, pays particular attention to fresh concepts and programming trends.
• Identifies opportunities to create programming that strengthens viewership, enhances the brand, attracts advertisers, and broadens the network's appeal to a diverse demographic.

YOUR STORY: [+BEHAVIORS] (what you need to have)
• 2 years of scripted development experience, preferably in features and/or television.
• Candidate will have established relationships with producers, directors, writers, agents, talent, and the creative community in general.
• Strong story development skills, and the ability to create a collaborative environment with producers, writers, and directors.
• Excellent presentation, writing, and communication skills.
• Able to bring in and support diverse points of views, can collaborate across teams and can accommodate different work styles.

THAT SOMETHING EXTRA:
If you've read this far, you're likely a great fit for us…and maybe you're fluent in sign language, have studied the circus arts or are currently writing a screenplay. If you have a special skill or backstory that might directly or indirectly help you succeed in this role, we'd love to hear about it in your cover letter.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3ywbx-3-19-56-45-42 in your application.