Director, Development
National Geographic Channel
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 4/28/2015 6:04:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
The Director of Development for the National Geographic Channel (NGC) is responsible for internally developing and taking pitches from agencies and production companies to develop new entertainment-based, character-driven programming for the channel. In addition, this position will develop and work with outside agencies and production companies to scout and hire on-air talent for the network, and foster relationships with elite show runners.
Responsibilities
• Creates, develops, evaluates and recommends entertainment-based, character-driven, non-fiction programming that will increase ratings performance, build awareness and support the NGC brand.
• Leads internal program development with development team and programming department, including conducting brainstorming meetings, generating new show ideas which lead to more requests for proposals and fostering a more creative environment for team.
• Works with agents, talent executives and production companies to cast host and expert talent for over 400 hours of programming per year.
• Participates in conventions and on panels at events such as: MIPCOM, MIPTV, RealScreen, NATPE and History and Science Congress to represent our needs to the production community while looking for up and coming talent.
Qualifications:
• B.A. or B.S. Minimum of three to five years specific experience working in program development or production for a network or production company.
• Extensive knowledge of NY and LA agency community and production companies. Experience with scripted programming preferred.
• Broad knowledge of studio, multi-camera remote and single camera field production and post production is essential. Experience in a wide variety of program genres.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required. This includes experience in and the ability to give and take pitches and present shows to full Channel as new programming is rolled out.
• Ability to conceive of and pitch original ideas is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong leadership analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze ratings and other research data to better understand our own programming and the competitive landscape.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Explorer are needed. Knowledgeable on Final Cut Pro.
• Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining effective business relationships is necessary.
Division Description
Based at the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D.C., the National Geographic Channels US are a joint venture between National Geographic and Fox Networks. The Channels contribute to the National Geographic Society's commitment to exploration, conservation and education with smart, innovative programming and profits that directly support its mission. Launched in January 2001, National Geographic Channel (NGC) celebrated its fifth anniversary with the debut of NGC HD. In 2010, the wildlife and natural history cable channel Nat Geo WILD was launched, and in 2011, the Spanish-language network Nat Geo Mundo was unveiled. The Channels have carriage with all of the nation's major cable, telco and satellite television providers, with NGC currently available in over 85 million U.S. homes. Globally, National Geographic Channel is available in more than 440 million homes in 171 countries and 45 languages.
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.