Director, Scripted Programming & Development

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

The Director, Development for FOX Entertainment Studio is an integral member of the team playing a crucial role bridging the administrative duties of a junior executive with senior level creative responsibilities. The Director is responsible for packaging and putting projects into development, steering the creative direction of our projects, oversight of Current shows on our air-from creative direction to more logistical details, and interfacing with all departments in the company as well as external entities.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Take and evaluate pitches and scripts for potential development
• Build the seasonal development slate
• Analyze and generate creative notes for projects in active development as well as current series
• Put quality series on the air
• Interface with other departments re: current shows
• Make sure all departments are working cohesively to make our Programming successful
• Create writer and director lists
• Read and evaluate script and DVD submissions
• Staff high-quality writers and directors who are appropriate for Fox
• Create, maintain, and update reports pertinent to drama development
• Keep information flow current and efficient within the department
• Take general meetings for future development and staffing
• Track competitive projects

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience at an agency, studio, or network at manager level or above
• Strong knowledge of television writers, producers, casting directors, and talent
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with executives, producers, and others in the development community
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, basic web-savvy, PowerPoint

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: $92,000.00-135,000.00 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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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d54b3e-3-15-156-140-42 in your application.