VP, Current Programming

Job Description

The Job

Warner Bros. Television, a division of WB Studio Enterprises Inc. seeks a VP, Current Programming for the TV Current Programming department.
Ensures consistency and creative integrity of assigned shows in accordance with Warner Bros. guidelines. Oversees every aspect of assigned primetime series on network, cable and streaming services. This includes but not limited to the reading and evaluation of weekly material regarding concept, character development, character definition, story structure, humor and dialogue.

The Daily
• Oversees every aspect of assigned primetime series on network, cable and streaming services. This includes the reading and evaluation of weekly material regarding concept, character development, character definition, story structure, humor and dialogue.
• Acting liaison between internal departments, network executives, and showrunners to ensure show maintenance and quality control.
• Evaluates daily script revisions and dailies of drama series.
• Attends and evaluates table reads, run-thus and tapings of comedy series.
• Discuss and consider agency submissions for comedy and/or drama writing staffs, as well as episodic directors
• Book episodic directors.
• Check and approve on-air credits and character payments.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and create weekly status reports, keeping management updated and informed of all show related matters.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Essentials
• Position requires 5-7 years creative executive experience with previous current programming experience in both drama and comedy preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management
• Must be able to work under strict time constraints and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must be detailed-oriented and organized
• Must be able to handle confidential information
• Must be able to problem solve within scope of responsibility
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks
• Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqo2wm-18-191-5-239-42 in your application.