Senior Vice President, Original Programming
Fox
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 12/17/2014 10:05:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Fox Sports 1 is seeking a seasoned and well-rounded development executive to become an integral part of the senior team. The Senior Vice President of Original Programming will be responsible for identifying and developing high-quality programming for the channel, producing sponsor supported original short form and long form content, manage production companies and special projects with our partners including MLB, UFC, SLS, Red Bull as well as others. The Senior Vice President of Original Programming is tasked with managing the development and production of originally produced programming for Fox Sports 1. He/She will provide creative and editorial direction for all productions and acquisitions.
Responsibilities
• Take pitches, develop projects and oversee third party productions from start to air date
• Provide strategic, creative and tactical leadership to the programming function with the goal of increasing awareness of Fox Sports 1
• Ensure that all original programming initiatives meet the networks' quality, sponsorship and budgetary requirements
• Assist in developing projects that will continue to push forward the ever evolving brand
• Utilize industry network to cultivate relationships with the creative community to attract programming concepts and properties that will heighten the channel's lineup and library
• Stay on top of potential programming ideas from a variety of sources, paying particular attention to programming trends that will expand the audience base and increase revenue
Qualifications:
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, ideally with significant tenure within TV broadcast and/or cable sports programming
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a leader in an entrepreneurial and growing business
• Bachelor degree desired
• A professional with deep sports experience who is also creative and well versed in developing strong narratives
• A proven track record of success working with production companies, talent and other partners in a proactive manner
• Ability to be resourceful and work creatively to develop high quality content within budgetary restrictions
• Strong experience in sports production, documentary features and short form television programming
• Solid skills in leading and managing people
• An extensive rolodex and solid relationships in the industry
• Proven ability with regard to managing costs and adhering to budgets
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• The ability to work successfully within a collaborative team environment as well as with diverse constituencies and creative personalities
Division Description
FOX Sports 1 is America's national multi-sport channel that launched in 2013 in approximately 90 million homes and boasts nearly 5,000 hours of live event, news and original programming annually. The channel has several pillar sports: college basketball and football, MLB, NASCAR, NFL (ancillary programs), international soccer, UFC and Golden Boy boxing, and adds USGA events, including the U.S. Open, and FIFA Women's World Cup in 2015. FOX SPORTS LIVE is FOX Sports 1's flagship news, opinion and highlights program, providing around the clock coverage through regularly scheduled programs, hourly updates and an information rich ticker. Original programs include: NASCAR RACE HUB; AMERICA'S PREGAME; MLB WHIP AROUND and the groundbreaking BEING: documentary franchise.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.