Director, Development and Production - Marvista Entertainment

Job Description

FOX Entertainment has the power to break through. We seek to pierce pop culture with content that takes big swings, delivers mass appeal and elicits visceral reactions form our audiences. FOX has been the #1 A18-49 rated network for 2 years in a row and we got there through innovation and perseverance, as well as excellent content including shows such as THE MASKED SINGER, 9-1-1, CALL ME KAT and THE GREAT NORTH. FOX Entertainment programming includes a mix of Drama, Comedy, Alternative, Animation and Specials. Also within the Fox family are brands such as TUBI, FOX Alternative Entertainment, FOX SPORTS, FOX NEWS, FOX BET, Bento Box, Blockchain Creative Labs, and Credible.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MarVista Entertainment, a Fox Entertainment Company, is one of the leading independent producers and distributors of programming in the worldwide television marketplace. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company has rapidly grown into a global producer and distributor of a broad range of programming genres. We are looking to hire a Director of Development & Production to work independently and with the Core/Tubi team to help set up, oversee, and execute a slate of films for our indie and streaming platform pipeline spanning a variety of genres.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Source and assess screenplays, books, articles, life rights, concepts, sizzles and short form content – as well as other forms of intellectual property – in an effort to help build out and sustain a robust film pipeline
• Develop and cultivate relationships with up-and-coming directors, writers, and producers
• Collaborate with internal team and work with writers to develop ideas and concepts that are viable for the slate, buyer, and within slate budget
• Prepare pitch materials to sell concepts to various linear network and streaming partners – as well as open new business primarily in the low-budget MOW space but with an eye for series/limited series opportunities
• Responsible for independently managing a slate of films from script development to physical production including on set supervision, budgetary oversight and through final delivery of films in line with creative needs and delivery requirements
• Liaison with other departments to help facilitate negotiation around script option/purchases, director selection and or other talent deals, as well as any other support materials needed for greenlight, development/production, post-production, and delivery

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 7+ years in scripted development or equivalent industry experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint & Zoom
• Experience in independent film and television with a strong taste filter across a variety of genres
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great attitude
• Creative aptitude
• Initiative and self-direction
• Willingness to take on additional responsibility and growth as the company expands
• Strong creative problem-solving skills, above average ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure
• Professionalism, discretion, and good judgment in all interactions with co-workers and industry professionals

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• True Crime and/or Documentary development
• Network of contacts throughout the industry

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $90,000.00-115,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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