VP, TV Development

Job Description

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, ''the stuff dreams are made of,'' we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role...

The VP, TV Development is responsible for the development of material for television & streaming series and to work on series, staffing and current programming.

Your Role Accountabilities...
• Identify Alloy properties as well as outside material to be adapted, developed, pitched and sold to television networks and streaming platforms
• Finds writers for series development, series staffing and streaming development projects
• Works closely with writers to develop pitches, write outlines and give story and script notes
• Oversees production of pilots and series
• Manages database of available writers. This includes ensuring writer, director, and talent information/lists are maintained and current
• Performs additional related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience...
• Minimum 6-10 years relevant work experience
• Minimum 4 years of executive level experience in development at a studio, network, streamer or production company
• College degree in related field strongly preferred
• Knowledge of feature films and/or television (past and present)
• Pop culture and social media awareness
• Knowledge of story structure
• Strong background in creative analysis, script reading and providing notes
• Production/on set experience preferred

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

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