Executive Director, Scripted TV Development
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc
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Executive Director, Scripted TV Development-Gato Grande
Gato Grande Productions, is seeking a bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) Scripted Television Development Executive. Must have a combination of proven Development, Sales, and Production experience with a deep knowledge and understanding of the Latin American market. Position is based in Los Angeles, or Mexico. Travel to Latin America will be required.
Responsibilities:
• Generate new ideas for the Latin American and International markets in the genres of entertainment, film and scripted TV
• Knowledge of current and upcoming mainstream buyers
• Execute and refine content development strategy
• Procure and attend multiple sales/pitch meetings to seek emerging opportunities in the market
• Think strategically about how to optimize success and develop the necessary relationships
• Expand, build, and maintain relationships with a network of agents, managers, directors, productions companies, talent, etc., through outside networking
• Develop and oversee creation of pitch materials including paper, decks, and sizzle reels
• Manage projects in pre-production, production and post-production
• Entrusted to find talented writers and be involved in conceptualization of ideas
• Interact with writers during the development process by giving creative notes on outlines, scripts and rough cuts
• Be the direct contact with networks and platforms
• Collaborate with members of MGM's senior executive team
Requirements:
• Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish)
• Substantial scripted development experience in the genres of entertainment / formats / reality and game
• Strong knowledge of the American and Latin American market
• Aware of current TV trends
• Ability to write clearly, creatively and convincingly in both English and Spanish
• Excellent networking and sales skills
• Well organized, highly-motivated and a strategic thinker with a take charge attitude
• Occasional travel to Latin America
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