Creative Development Manager

This is a Full Time Job

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Creative Development Manager will be responsible for supporting the Head of Creative Development to identify, source, and develop Michael Cassel Group's creative development projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Source and solicit new project submissions and commissions from established and emerging artists who are looking to create and develop their own work.
- Identify, assess, and make recommendations about potential producing/ presenting and investment opportunities.
- Attend productions, showcases, workshops and readings to determine if properties available for acquisition, co-production, or investment.
- Research the availability of rights options and deadlines for intellectual property to be developed as well as current or previous productions.
- Negotiate contractual terms for deals for IP ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of contractual arrangements.
- Other duties as required.

ENVIRONMENT
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders;
- Meet with internal stakeholders on a regular basis;
- Work collaboratively and willingly in a small team that is ''all hands-on deck'';
- Work to all company policies;
- Model and support the mission and values of MCG by demonstrating inclusive behaviour and maintaining a safe and professional working environment; and
- Reflect the MCG's culture and brand with external partners and stakeholders by functioning in a manner which is collaborative, contemporary, innovative, ambitious and, importantly, fair.

Requirements
- Proven track record in developing projects and ideas from conception to realisation.
- Strong creative skills, thoughtful, with the ability to critically analyse and assess viability of projects and productions.
- Minimum 5 years of successful experience in a commercial entertainment environment, including production experience.
- A passion for theatre and live performance.
- Commercially focused and results driven, possessing well developed entertainment industry knowledge and experience.
- Well-connected and respected by artists, agents, writers, composers, and lyricists within the theatrical community.
- Comprehensive understanding of the globalised entertainment industry and markets.
- Knowledge of practices, procedures, operations, and legislation pertaining to the live performance industry.
- Demonstrated financial acumen including budget preparation and review.
- Solid computer skills including, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Travel within the USA and internationally is a requirement of the role.
- Legally entitled to work in the USA.
- Relevant College Degree, and/or equivalent experience.

Capabilities and Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to investigate, problem solve and independently find solutions to issues.
- Ability to think critically and strategically and assess risks and opportunities.
- Can-do attitude and willingness to roll-up-sleeves and do whatever it takes to get the job done.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a broader team.
- Highest integrity in professional and personal life.

The position description is not an exhaustive list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of the organisation.
The role is based in New York.
Michael Cassel Group US Inc offers flexible work arrangements.
Michael Cassel Group US Inc offers Standard Health Benefits and Dental.

Salary range for the role is between $70,000 - $80,000.

COVID 19 REQUIREMENTS
Please note: A successful applicant will need to be and remain fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or hold an exemption from the vaccine authorised by a medical practitioner. Proof of vaccination or exemption will be required prior to any offer for a position.

ABOUT MICHAEL CASSEL GROUP
Michael Cassel Group recognises the importance of recruitment that empowers and respects traditionally underrepresented communities.
We aim to enrich our workplace with a diverse offering of voices, perspectives, and lived experiences, and foster a culture of respect and equality amongst our employee, partners, and audiences.
We encourage applications from people of any race, sexual orientation, gender, age, ethnicity, those who identify as BIPOC, First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, neurodiverse, those living with disability and those who identify as intersecting with one or more of these groups.
We invite you to share more about yourself, if you would like to do so, in your cover letter.
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