Director, Co-Productions & Acquisitions, Lifetime & LMN
A+E Networks
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POSITION SUMMARY
Manage the development and production of original films and international co-productions at both the series and film level. Create and develop long term network strategies to endure continued growth for Lifetime and LMN.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify potential movies for Lifetime and LMN through both in-house and external development. Support the script development process by working with writers and producers to develop and approve scripts and cuts.
Oversee a slate of movies through all stages of production to air working with strategy, marketing, PR, and research for successful launch.
Aggressively seek out series co-production opportunities.
Bring in and maintain relationships with the creative community to ensure Lifetime/LMN are top of mind for the most innovative projects.
Communicate network development strategy both internally and externally.
Negotiate movie, writer, producer deals, working closely with Legal Affairs, ensuring best practices for A E Networks.
Qualification Requirements POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 5 years network studio or production company experience, ideally focused on scripted programming.
Established relationships with studios, independent producers, directors, writers, agents, talent and the creative community in general.
Experience in working with contracts and having a strong understanding of contractual language.
Experience in physical production and understanding of business affairs and deal negotiation.
Creative thinker who can effectively self-motivate. Educational Requirements BA or BS Other Skills and Knowledge TBD Company Overview: At A E Networks, we are passionate about programming that brings human stories to life, knowing that it is in life itself that those stories originate. We are committed to empowering our people, strengthening our partnerships and engaging audiences across the globe. We're a global entertainment media company with six original brands: A&E®, HISTORY®, Lifetime®, FYI™ ,LMN® and Viceland. We reach 330 million people worldwide, can be found in eight out of 10 American homes and have 500 million digital users. The best part? We did it our way.
A E Networks is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.