Director - Alternative Series
Disney ABC Television Group
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 8/16/2018 9:53:00 PM PST
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Director - Alternative Series (ABC)
Job Summary:
The ABC Entertainment Group Alternative Series team is seeking a Director with alternative series experience to handle development and current programming responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for development of new shows and ideas for the Alternative Series team
• Takes assesses merits of pitches from outside producers
• Oversees current programs on the alternative series slate
• Reviews new pitches and works with Senior level management and Talent with creative ideas.
• Delegates projects and assignments to assistants
• Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of 8 years of overall related work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant network or related work experience in alternative series required (Manager or above at network, supervising producer or above in production)
• Demonstrated knowledge of alternative production process
• Demonstrated knowledge of producers and talent in the alternative series arena
• Ability to relate to all levels of employees including Senior Executives
• Demonstrated creative and development skills
• Self-motivated to develop new ideas
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of management including Senior Executives
• Ability to multitask and manage complex projects
Preferred Qualifications:
• Director or above experience at a broadcast /cable network, or Co-EP or above in reality series production
Required Education
• Bachelor's degree or other related field or equivalent work experience.
Additional Information:
• Equal Opportunity Employer-Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
About Disney ABC Television Group:
Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG) redefines the future of media and entertainment. Delivering compelling creative, great storytelling, ground-breaking technology, high-impact marketing and innovative distribution, DATG offers multiple opportunities to build a career that supports entertaining and informing the world. A key unit of The Walt Disney Company, one of the world's most admired vertically integrated media enterprises, DATG includes global live action and animation entertainment, news, owned television stations, and radio. If you've got a passion to join our team of talented professionals we want to hear your story.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ABC, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Disney ABC Television Group.
ABC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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