Unscripted Development Consultant

This is a Full Time Job

DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT [VP LEVEL]
Award winning unscripted production company seeks experienced development consultant. Ideal candidate has both development and production experience.

The LA based role will work closely with the development team in a fast-paced, volume driven environment to ideate, project manage, deliver paper/sizzle materials and pitch on a wide range of projects.

The role starts as a consultant with the opportunity to transition to permanent staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement and execute overall dept. strategy set forth by supervisor(s) on a day-to-day basis
Successfully originate new programming ideas, taking into account the needs of potential broadcast partners, audience & commercial needs
Manage creative vision and implement feedback from supervisor(s) through all stages of development
Ability to pitch projects to buyers, off-script & provide follow up materials to broadcasters
Initiate and manage relationships with network executives, agents, managers, 3rd party producers & potential talent
Work with supervisor(s) to continually adjust strategy & re-prioritize projects
Monitor and keep current with trends in programming & in zeitgeist
Assess and protect quality throughout the process of development
Multi-task as large a slate as required during growth of department while meeting deadlines set forth by supervisor(s) on specific project deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in unscripted production/development
Well networked within the television industry
Demonstrated ability to communicate with and work well with all levels within an
organization.
Excellent deck design and great writing skills
Independent judgement, discretion and diplomacy
Highly organized, with a strong drive to meet organizational, departmental objectives
High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and with tight and multiple deadlines
Excellent time management and prioritizing skills
Attention to detail in all areas of work.
Entrepreneurial spirit, go getter, positive thinker, respectful