Manager, Unscripted Development

This is a Full Time Job

Manager, Development - Good Caper Content
ITV America is the largest independent non-scripted producer in the US. It includes ITV Entertainment, High Noon Entertainment, Thinkfactory Media, Leftfield Pictures, Sirens Media, and Good Caper Content. ITV America is behind some of the biggest brands on American non-scripted programming. This includes series such as 'Queer Eye', 'Hell's Kitchen,' 'Love Island', 'Fixer Upper', 'Pawn Stars', 'The First 48', 'Alone' and 'Real Housewives of New Jersey.' Across the group we produce hundreds of hours of successful programming across multiple networks.

Good Caper Content, the true crime and investigation label of ITV America, is seeking a creative, experienced manager of development in Los Angeles to help expand its television/OTT content slate.
Based in North Hollywood, and reporting to the Senior Vice President of Good Caper Content, the role of the Development Manager is to help research and develop ideas, formats, and pitch materials for new content; to build relationships and partnerships for the department; and to support and manage productions as needed.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, creative, and passionate about telling stories in the crime and investigation space. We're looking for someone with a well-rounded development background who can tackle sensitive subject matter with empathy, tact, and thoughtfulness and help us create elevated pitch materials to bring important stories to life.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Help generate, develop and pitch original unscripted docu ideas and formats
• Research cases and stories for development and series
• Write copy and provide creative direction for pitch decks and sizzles
• Design and execute pitch decks with a premium aesthetic
• Work with talent, companies and government agencies to generate compelling partnerships and access
• Solicit and review external pitches for development consideration
• Facilitate interoffice communication with other departments, including business affairs, production management and accounting
• Track new shows and market trends
• Support other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
• An interest in the crime and investigation genre
• Minimum 4 years of unscripted television and/or digital development experience
• Strong creative writing ability for treatments and pitch materials
• Attention to detail and ability to research and distill large amounts of information
• Strong proficiency in Google and Adobe product suites
• Highly organized and able to quickly break down and communicate creative concepts
• Experience designing visual materials
• Ability to exercise a high level of discretion and sensitivity in handling confidential situations and sensitive subject matter

ITV is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to maintaining a creative and collaborative environment with a diverse workforce.