Director, Live Action Development
Nickelodeon
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 10/1/2018 11:55:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
The Nickelodeon Live Action Series Development team is seeking a Director, Development. This individual will solicit, procure, evaluate, and develop scripted series -- shepherding projects from pitch through pilot production. The Director will report to the SVP of the department. Specific responsibilities include:
• Liaise with agents and managers to bring in new writers, directors and producers with an affinity for the kid/family audience
• Read writing samples and take general meetings with writers whose voices align with the Nick brand
• Bring in pitches and identify potential IP for series development
• Review and evaluate loglines, pitches, treatments, and script submissions, providing clear feedback to guide writers
• Create deal request memos and distribute to appropriate parties; follow up on status of deals throughout negotiation process
• Compile extensive creative notes during all phases of development that provide writers/directors/producers with clear, concise direction
• Work with the team to identify promising projects on the slate and create decks for greenlight recommendations
• Help oversee all creative aspects of pilot production - from casting through prep and post
Basic Qualifications
• A minimum of 5 years of development or equivalent experience
• TV/Film development/production experience; multi-cam series development experience a must
• Must have established relationships with writing, directing and producing talent with multi-cam expertise, and within the agency, management and development communities
Additional Qualifications
• Exemplary writing skills and excellent knowledge of script / story structure
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Passion for the kids’ entertainment space
• Talent friendly demeanor to collaborate with writers/producers
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve