Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking and inspired creative executive with significant experience in the development of unscripted programs to become a key contributor to the Fox Alternative Entertainment development team. The Vice President of Development will have a direct impact on the formulation of an aggressive, forward-looking program strategy and pipeline of programming for FAE. You will be integral to the overall creative activities related to the tracking, soliciting, procurement, evaluation, and development of the Studio's shows and pilot projects.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create a pipeline of new projects to sell to Fox Network and third parties
• Identify and develop content spanning a wide variety of genres
• Identify, collaborate and cultivate relationships with top producers, talent and the entertainment community at large (agents, managers, other studios executives) to communicate the creative needs of FAE and develop innovative projects
• Hear and respond to pitches; evaluate new project submissions to assess their value as it relates to the creative direction of the Studio
• Manage the entire development phases from original pitch providing notes in line with the creative vision of the project and Head of The Studio
• Manage development budget costs while maintaining high-quality standards
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 7 to 10 years of experience in content development with a significant tenure within either a TV broadcast, cable network, Studio, or established independent production company
• Working knowledge of global trends in TV as well as a keen understanding of story-telling and casting as it applies to the creation of winning, successful programming
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a creative strategist in a highly entrepreneurial, fast-growing, and collaborative business environment as well as a track record at selecting and developing material that is trendy, innovative and compelling
• Strong, established relationships with key players in the TV industry, including talent, agents, production companies, producers, etc
• Ability to function in a complex, fast-paced and demanding environment; an entrepreneurial drive and passion for the business, the content and the audience
• Ability to think outside the box and encourage this type of thinking among team members; an imaginative, innovative mindset with strong combination of creative sensibility and keen business acumen
• An excellent writer with strong communication skills and the ability to present his/her views in a clear and compelling manner
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills, including the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment as well as diverse constituencies and both creative and business personality types
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2nz66-34-239-148-106-42 in your application.