Director, Unscripted Development - Paramount Network

This is a Full Time Job

• Partner with Development Executives on the creative process to help maintain and develop a diverse slate of productions and new development across a broad range of unscripted genres for the Paramount Network Unscripted team
• Be a key partner alongside senior level colleagues to ensure the creative vision is delivered and produced successfully while meeting all creative, operational, schedule and financial targets
• Attend pitches and communicate network mandates to 3rd party partners, agents and manage ongoing relationships with their creative executives
• Build strong relationships with agents, producers, 3rd party counterparts to collaborate, produce quality content and to bring in new projects
• Work with Production teams to successfully implement project timelines and budgets
• Liaise with internal teams including Legal, Talent, Music & Media Licensing, Standards & Practices, Brand Creative, Marketing, Sales, Digital and Social to foster relationships and effectively communicate information for currents shows
• Continually evaluate how our department functions and how we can be more efficient, evolve to meet company mandates and keep current on industry trends
• Keep SVP updated on topline issues and have an understanding of issues that must be elevated

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or, equivalent work experience
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Development/Programming at a network or production company
• Strong knowledge of development process as well as production logistics, including 3rd party production company landscape and staff
• Experience working across broad unscripted mediums

Additional Qualifications

• Extensive organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize
• High tolerance for a fast paced/changing environment and ability to be a proactive team player
• Works well under pressure and with moving deadlines