VP, Alternative Development
NBCUniversal
Universal City, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/9/2022 6:32:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The VP, Alternative Development will report to and work with the EVP of Alternative Development to develop all broadcast, cable and streaming alternative programming and manage all related resources within the department
Essential Responsibilities:
• Field pitches, identify trends, and help establish the strategic development goals for the Alternative department
• Develop new and current programming, including identifying and securing new talent and IP for projects in development
• Build and maintain relationships with buyers, talent, production and/or co-production partners
• Identify new business opportunities, pursuing potential deals where appropriate
• Attend and act as a studio executive on run-throughs, casting sessions, pilots and first season series
• Provide notes on outlines, cuts and scripts
• Oversee the development of formats, reality, crime and documentary series from initial idea through to creation of episodic bible. Create and edit written materials and video presentations in order to sell both internally and to potential partners
• Work to enhance current relationships with broadcasters worldwide as well as to help establish new commitments on studio's behalf
Qualifications
/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 8 years work experience in the television industry with a focus on alternative/reality series.
• Minimum 5 years work experience in a production or development capacity
• Experience managing a team
• Proficiency in Keynote and MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Desired Characteristics
Desired Characteristics:
• Experience working for a studio or production company, ideally from both a development and a production stand-point
• Proven skills in program scheduling and knowledge of network operations
• Exhibit flexibility, excellent communication skills and relationship building ability
• Assertive, enthusiastic and highly motivated self-starter
• Polished with good interpersonal skills
• Creative and passionate
• Innovative and entrepreneurial
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and high energy environment
• Team player with ability to work with others and collaborate to achieve goals
• Flexibility and an ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment