Drama Development Exec, TV Studio

Job Description

Drama Development Exec, TV Studio

Sony Pictures TV Studio is hiring an exec for the Drama Development team in Culver City, CA. The role could be a VP or SVP level, depending on experience and will report to the EVP Drama. The ideal candidate will have deep ties in the business and have experience developing, packaging and selling at a high level. This role is a high volume, high reward position.

Core responsibilities:
• Oversee development, some Current and Casting for drama series
• Field pitches, identify trends, and help establish the strategic development goals for the drama department
• Attend industry events and screenings, keep pulse on emerging talent and actively participate in the creative community
• Develop new and current programming, including identifying and securing new talent for projects in development
• Build and maintain relationships with production and/or co-production partners to identify new business opportunities, pursuing potential deals where appropriate
• Find and pitch new material to executive leadership
• Provide notes on story concepts, outlines and scripts for projects in development and in production
• Introduce new writers to the studio with the potential for future development
• Lead the development team in identifying concepts and talent
• Work with Business Affairs to close talent and production deals
• Work with Production to ensure that agreed to concepts are fully realized in production
• Spearhead internal concepting for shows that will expand the brand
• May supervise the production of series, attend table reads and shoots, and work with the Executive Producers and production finance and planning to solve budget issues
• Build and maintain relationships with producers, directors, and production companies, both under Sony overall term deals, and outside of the studio
• Serve as liaison between production and other network departments including publicity, marketing, finance, etc.
• Work strategically with producers and network to continuously reinvigorate current series and development

REQUIREMENTS:
• 10+ years of experience as a TV development executive and/or scripted producer
• Established, strong relationships with US content buyers and agents
• Credibility and existing relationships within the US creative community - writers, directors, producers
• Effective communicator - internal & external stakeholder management critical to success
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex studio environment
• Experience with international broadcasters in key territories, including co-productions and other funding models, desirable

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Collaborative
• Relationship builder
• Innovative and forward thinking
• Global perspective
• Organizational savvy

*As part of our commitment to health and safety, SPE requires all US non-union applicants and employees to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or to request and obtain approval of a reasonable accommodation based on disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accomodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.

* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4jbey-3-145-201-71-42 in your application.