Junior Development Executive

This is a Full Time Job

Legacy non-scripted production company is looking for a dynamic, creative, self-starting junior development executive / producer to join their Development Team! The ideal candidate understands the development-to-series pipeline in non-scripted television, has experience putting together pitch materials and generating new ideas as well as a comprehensive understanding of market trends. This role is meant for someone who not only loves to create but also consume non-scripted content.

Responsibilities include:
-Creating pitch materials for projects including but not limited to writing copy, creative deck design, skype interviews + cutdowns, writing sizzle scripts, cutting together sizzles, etc.
-Bring new ideas to the development team every week - staying up to date on latest trends, reading and consuming the latest news + content released, staying in the know on celebrity happenings, etc.
-Editing on Avid for cutting down skypes + casting reels, cutting together sizzles and teasers, mood tapes, etc.
-Outreach to people, entities, organizations new talent and FOSTER previous relationships with current/past talent
-Networking and building relationships with current agents + network executives, helping to cover specific networks, track projects and talent.
-Tracking projects, outreach, development slate, deals, etc. for the department. Must be familiar with Google Sheets or Excel.
-Researching across multiple sources to track down stories, potential talent, locations, etc.
-Managing Internship Program and oversee the day-to-day of the interns
-Supporting multiple projects across various genres (docu-series, true-crime, ensemble casts, gameshows, competition) and be able to develop across multiple platforms.

REQUIREMENTS
• 3+ Years in Unscripted Development at a production company, network or agency
• Ability to write creatively and concisely and have writing samples to share
• Basic knowledge of NLE Systems (AVID preferred, Premiere accepted)
• Build + design pitch decks in Keynote (Preferred) or Powerpoint (accepted) and have samples to share
• Excel or Google Sheets + Microsoft Suite
• Ability to work independently
• Strong research skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working with talent, agents, showrunners