Director, Digital Development - Comedy Central
Comedy Central
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 11/6/2018 6:55:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Comedy Central is seeking a Director to help oversee original content development for our digital platforms such as Comedycentral.com, social platforms, wireless distribution, etc.
Responsibilities:
• Keep abreast of new talent and current pop culture via attending shows at night, scouring the internet, etc.
• Bring talent of interest in for general meetings
• Review submissions, field pitches for and assist in booking digital content
• Provide feedback on talent's material
• Take pitches from producers, agents, managers, production companies, writers, actors, comedians, directors, animators, etc.
• Research and develop ideas that originate from both internal sources and acquired pitches
• Help oversee pre-production, design, on-site production and post for all digital content
Basic Qualifications
• 5 - 8 years experience in the entertainment industry specifically in digital/short-form comedy development
Additional Qualifications
• Deep and current knowledge of social media, television, comedy and pop culture
• Strong written & oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and ability to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal & organizational skills
• Knowledge of, and relationships with, key players in the production industry
• Understanding of the sensibility of the channel, and the ability both to execute it and expand upon it