Director, Scripted Development. MGM International Television Productions
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc
Beverly Hills, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/15/2022 1:08:00 PM PST
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MGM Studios is seeking a Director, Scripted Development for our International TV Productions team to help grow international scripted series content in alignment with the team's vision. The ideal candidate must have a combination of proven story and editorial experience, and a strategic mindset for identifying talent and understanding of the international scripted television landscape.
Responsibilities:
Implement the creative strategy as defined by senior leadership to grow unique, compelling, and brand-appropriate scripted series content
Build on existing relationships with producers, agents, writers and help identify new projects and talent for consideration
Generate, solicit, evaluate, and develop ideas/concepts into scripted series that align with MGM's vision
Identify and track new, diverse, and interesting voices,
Manage multiple projects at different stages of development, including interacting with writers and agents
Collaborate with other departments on various issues through development and production, but always from a story/creative POV.
Spearhead problem solving and crisis management resolution with studio partners and outside producers on all creative development and production issues
Lead and mentor junior team members
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
3-5 years development, story/editorial experience are a must for the position
Ability to continually generate ideas for scripted TV and develop them to advanced pitch standard
Proven production experience with a solid understanding of costs, budgets and production schedules, and how they impact creative
Aware of current TV trends with the ability to generate ideas for new shows
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail, accuracy and organizational skills are of the highest importance
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