Senior Manager, Program Development

Job Description

Senior Manager, Program Development-CNN+ (LA)

The Job

The Senior Manager of Program Development will:
• Work on development of original and unique series concepts for CNN Original Series. This will include developing internal ideas and recommending production partners.
• Manage and coordinate the development of projects for CNN Original Series. This includes cultivating and maintaining relationships with the selling community and identifying external production companies for project assignments and new development.
• Will work with production partners to develop content for CNN networks as well as work with external production companies and distributors on behalf of CNN.
• They will serve as the first and main point of contact and vetting for most incoming content for CNN Original Series on the West Coast. This entails taking pitch meetings on behalf of the department.
• They will provide notes on current projects for CNN Original Series and will coordinate the collective notes of the team and distribute the notes to producers and production companies.
• They will be a liaison between internal departments, to communicate and coordinate information flow for all applicable projects and will keep track of incoming creative material.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3-5 years development/non-scripted programming
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and be successful in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d899kk-18-119-133-228-42 in your application.