VP, Premium Unscripted Development

Job Description

Responsibilities
Job Purpose
VP, Premium Unscripted Development will report to and work with the EVP, Development Programming and will manage aspects of non scripted programming.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Identify, develop, produce, and sell original, premium non-scripted programs and formats.
• Identify, develop and produce non-fiction podcasts
• Drive growth in development and program sales
• Actively identify and introduce new writers & producers to the studio with the potential for future development
• Build & maintain relationships with buyers/networks, writers, producers, directors, agents/managers, & other prodcos
• Serve as a studio liaison with our internal cable networks (Bravo, E!, Oxygen, Syfy, etc.).
• Develop short to long-term creative non-scripted objectives for the studio

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 10 years' experience at a network, TV studio, or production company working in a creative capacity
• Proven track record of developing and producing non-scripted hit television shows in multiple genres, including premium non-fiction content

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics:
• Proven ability to find new, fresh non-scripted material and generate unique non-scripted program
• Proven ability to cultivate productive, deep, and long-lasting relationships with broadcast and cable development executives/buyers, unscripted TV showrunners, producers, directors, agents, and managers.
• Clear history of thriving in a high-volume, fast-paced, innovative, high energy, and collaborative environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbq82e-3-17-28-48-42 in your application.