VP, Drama Development
NBCUniversal
Universal City, CAThis was removed by the employer on 12/16/2021 6:06:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The VP, Drama Development will report to and work with the EVP of Drama Development to develop new broadcast, cable and streaming series for Universal Television Studio.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Field pitches, identify trends, and help establish the strategic development goals for the Drama department
• Develop new and current programming, including identifying and securing new talent for projects in development
• Identify new business opportunities, pursuing potential deals where appropriate
• Identify and pursue IP opportunities across all media
• Find, develop and pitch new material to senior management
• Provide notes on stories, outlines scripts and cuts for projects in development
• Identify new writers with the potential for future development
• Work with Business Affairs to close talent and production deals
• Work with UTV Production, Executive Producers and network/streaming outlet to ensure concepts are fully realized in production.
• Supervise the production of multiple pilots/series
• Work with Executive Producers and UTV Production to solve budget issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with executives, producers, directors, and production companies
• Serve as liaison between production and other network departments including publicity, marketing, finance, etc.
Qualifications
/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 10 years of narrative scripted series experience in development.
• Experience with pitching, presenting, and selling content.
• Experience with high end content and large budgets.
• Extensive production experience
• Bachelor's degree
Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Desired Characteristics
Desired Characteristics:
• Creative and passionate
• Innovative and entrepreneurial
• Experience in television development and production
• Strong relationships with Agents, Managers, writers and producers
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and high energy environment
• Team player who works well with others
• Knowledge of basic web technology
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Experience in evaluating incoming pitches as well as developing pitches to take to market.