Director, Development & Production

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 television originals team to help set up, oversee, and execute a slate of presold network and streaming platform films 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 to help build out and sustain a robust television film pipeline
• Find and cultivate up-and-coming director, writer, and producer relationships
• Work with writers to develop ideas and concepts that are viable for the slate and to sell concepts and materials to various linear network and streaming partners – as well as an open new business in the television space
• Independently manage a slate of films from script development to physical production/on-set supervision and through final delivery of films in line with creative needs and delivery requirements
• Onset creative producer on movies, for a predetermined time but often for the run of the show
• Liaison with other departments to help facilitate negotiation around script option/purchases, director 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
• 5+ years in scripted development
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and Zoom
• Network of contacts throughout the industry, including writers, managers, agents, etc.
• Experience in television and independent film with a strong taste filter across a variety of genres
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative aptitude
• Initiative and self-direction
• Willingness to take on additional responsibility and growth as the company expands
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• An 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 DEAL BREAKER
• Bachelor's Degree

Please note that candidates who are qualified for this position will be required to complete an employment pre-screening test.

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