Scripted Producer

This is a Freelance Job

This is a remote, contract position.

Company Description
BYUtv is the premier destination for compelling co-viewing entertainment that inspires and improves families and communities through its heartwarming and uplifting scripted and unscripted programming. The network's content is trusted, contemporary and clean, yet clever and sophisticated enough to inspire children and parents alike. BYUtv strives to tell stories of personal transformation, redemption, and of shared human values (such as empathy, forgiveness, kindness, grit, teamwork, and harmony) in addition to organic and nuanced representations of people of faith.

BYUtv's diverse portfolio of original, co-produced, and acquired content includes scripted and unscripted dramas and comedies, competition shows, and concert specials as well as collegiate sport programming. Based in Provo, Utah, BYUtv is part of BYU Broadcasting, which is owned by Brigham Young University. All of BYUtv's content can be watched for free, without ads, on the BYUtv app or at BYUtv.org.

Job Description
BYUtv is seeking an innovative and experienced freelance scripted producer to work as a network producer for BYUtv. You will oversee a variety of scripted programming from initial development through current production and final delivery. The producer will work directly with our internal content development team at BYUtv and will work in close contact with our Director of Content and/or Executive Producers.

Primary focus for this position will be on BYUtv but the producer may be assigned to oversee projects for any BYUB channel/property.

Assigned development and production activities include:
Casting and design
Creation of new series in partnership with external production companies
Development of scripts
Noting episodes from rough cut to final delivery
Working closely with internal and external producers, cast, and crew throughout the development, production, and post-production process, including auxiliary materials (press materials, marketing assets, etc.)
Working closely with the production management team to help oversee and enforce budgets schedules
Working closely with internal marketing managers to ensure alignment between content and marketing

Requirements
Equivalent primetime work experience as a scripted network/studio executive OR as a co-executive level producer (or above) on original scripted programming in hour, half-hour, animated, live-action, drama, and/or comedy series
An established strategic and creative record of developing commercially and critically successful programming
Demonstrated knowledge of the scripted series production process
Deep understanding of a family friendly and co-viewing audience
Strong existing relationships with production companies, agents, writers, producers, etc.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and once and be able to manage and clearly communicate creative expectations
Ability to troubleshoot creative and production related issues with both internal and external production partners
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees
Must have the creative taste and judgment to operate within BYUtv's editorial guidelines

Eligibility Requirements
Interested candidates must submit a resume.
Willingness and ability to work long hours, late nights, and weekends as required.
Please note that this role is being hours on a contractual basis with potential for extensions.
This position is remote.
Weekly Rate: $1,000 to $4,000 dependent on experience and assigned project(s)