SVP of Reality Development
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Los Angeles based production company is looking for a Development executive to lead the research and creation of new and original reality programs. Ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience developing and overseeing production of reality shows for cable and broadcast channels, excellent people's skills and great creativity.
This person will be responsible for developing original ideas for linear and digital from concept through presentation/pilot and the production of short sizzle reels. He/she will take pitches, create and develop concepts, manage presentation and pilot production, and build and maintain relationships in the creative community.
Key Responsibilities:
* Generating internal ideas on a weekly basis for cable TV netwoks.
* Fleshing out internal concepts and creating materials to pitch up internally; including writing treatments, creating talent lists and beating out formats for TV networks
* Taking concepts from external pitch and working with production companies to shape the concepts to fit known mandates.
* Keeping abreast of the production company community - tracking up and coming companies and forming relationships with potential partners
* Participating in weekly meetings to give updates to other departments on upcoming projects, answering questions and communicating their production needs
Basic Qualifications:
* Minimum 3-5 years of experience in unscripted development
* Must have a deep knowledge of and passion for reality shows, pop culture and unscripted content
* Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills
* Solid negotiation skills and ability to be diplomatic and tactful with all internal and external contacts and clients
* Experience in creating digital content for distribution on a variety of platforms.
* Knowledge of the online video ecosystem
* Deep understanding of how to make shareable content for a variety of media