Executive Producer, A&E Programming
A+E Networks
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THE DIVISON'S STORY
Original Programming (Network and Studio)
A E Networks is not in the television business. It's in the storytelling business. Our job is to bring consumers new ways to experience those stories. We get up every day excited to discover new talent, narratives and characters, and live for any chance to shepherd a great idea through development to air.
THE ROLE: Executive Producer, A&E Programming
A+E Networks has an Executive Producer opportunity in the New York office on the A&E programming team both researching and generating internal series and specials concepts, and overseeing their editorial execution through to air.
MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Executive Producer, A&E Programming:
• Develop and oversee quality programming for the network that achieves or exceeds rating goals
• Research and identify internal concepts that align with A&E's programming strategy
• Identify and track potential talent for both series and specials
• Research trends and track emerging formats across the competitive landscape
• Ensure that proposals meet Ad Sales, ratings and finance criteria
• Work as a liaison to ensure deal making between network and production company
• Maintain high degree of knowledge of current events and trends
• Identify new resources for idea generation, and sourcing for potential talent
• Serve as the internal and external face of the brand
• Effectively articulate the brand strategy to ensure that programming is on-brand
• Manage external on-air talent
• Work cross-functionally with departments including Business & Legal Affairs, Publicity, Marketing, Social, etc. to see projects through to completion
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
On our team, you'll have the opportunity to put all your creativity and love of television to work in a supportive environment with likeminded people. You'll learn that all ideas are welcome on our collaborative team.
YOUR STORY:
• BA/BS Degree
• 5+ years of Production/Programming experience at a major cable network
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills needed and must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Proven track record of generating series and specials concepts for cable and/or streaming outlets
• Detailed-oriented and extremely organized
• Must have the ability to work independently, efficiently and be able to meet deadlines under strict time constraints
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Maintain awareness of competitive set
• Must be able to handle confidential information
• Must be able to negotiate budgets to achieve cost-efficient programming
• Must be well-versed in changes and trends in the industry to keep A&E on top
• Must be able to articulate network strategy to producers
• Previous employment at a production company a strong plus
• Ability to shoot and edit development reels a strong plus
• Casting experience preferable
THAT SOMETHING EXTRA:\nIf you've read this far, you're likely a great fit for us…and maybe you're fluent in sign language, have studied the circus arts or are currently writing a screenplay. If you have a special skill or backstory that might directly or indirectly help you succeed in this role, we'd love to hear about it in your cover letter.