Director, Drama Programming & Development

This is a Full Time Job

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Member Summary

Quick Summary (full description below):
The Director, Drama Programming & Development is responsible for overseeing the development and creative direction of drama projects, managing both administrative and senior-level creative responsibilities.

• Salary: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually
• Workplace Requirements: Not mentioned
• Years of Experience Required: 5-7 years of experience at an agency, studio, network, or production company
• Education Requirements: Not mentioned
• Hard Skills Required: Knowledge of television writers, producers, casting directors, and talent; proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Soft Skills Required: Effective written and verbal communication, ability to interact with executives and producers, basic web-savvy
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Bachelor's degree

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Full Posting

Position Overview:
The Director, Drama Programming & Development is an integral member of the team, responsible for bridging the administrative duties of a junior executive with senior-level creative responsibilities. The role includes packaging and putting projects into development, steering the creative direction of projects, overseeing current shows from creative and logistical perspectives, and interfacing with all departments and external entities.

Key Responsibilities:
• Take and evaluate pitches and scripts for potential development.
• Conduct general meetings for future development and staffing.
• Build the seasonal development slate.
• Analyze and generate creative notes for projects in active development and current series.
• Ensure quality series are put on the air.
• Interface with other departments regarding current shows.
• Ensure all departments work cohesively to make programming successful.
• Create, maintain, and update reports pertinent to drama development.
• Create writer and director lists.
• Read and evaluate script and DVD submissions.
• Staff high-quality writers and directors who are appropriate for FOX.
• Maintain efficient information flow within the department.
• Track competitive projects.

Qualifications:
• 5-7 years of experience at an agency, studio, network, or production company.
• Strong knowledge of television writers, producers, casting directors, and talent.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with executives, producers, and others in the development community.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred but not required).

Salary Range:
$95,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually for California.

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