Head Of Comedy Development, Us Scripted TV

This is a Full Time Job

Head of Comedy Development, US Scripted TV

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is one of the television industry's leading content providers, producing, distributing and carrying programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. In addition to managing one of the industry's largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, SPT is home to a thriving global content business, operating a robust portfolio of wholly-owned and joint-venture production companies across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, as well as linear and digital channels around the world. SPT is a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.

Reporting to the Co-President Sony Pictures TV Studios (SPTS), the Head of Comedy Development will lead the Comedy Development and Adult Animation Development teams to develop new series for streaming and cable series. In addition to being the face of comedy for the TV studio, you will be tasked with building a great comedy brand and having impeccable talent relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee development, some current and casting for Comedy and Adult Animation Series
• Field pitches, identify trends, and help establish the strategic development goals for the department
• Must attend major industry events and screenings, keep a pulse on emerging talent and active participant in the creative community
• Develop new and current programming, including identifying and securing new talent for projects in development
• Build and maintain relationships with our partners (e.g. Lord & Miller, Nick Stoller and Counterbalance)
• Identify new business opportunities, pursuing potential deals where appropriate
• Provide notes on cuts and scripts
• Oversee the development of internal formats, from initial idea or concept through to creation of episodic bible
• Find and pitch new material to executive leadership
• Provide notes on story concepts, outlines and scripts for projects in development
• Introduce new writers to the studio with the potential for future development
• Work with Business Affairs to close talent and production deals
• Work with Production to ensure that agreed-to concepts are fully realized in production
• Spearhead internal concepting for shows that will expand the brand
• May supervise the production of series, attend shoots, and work with the Executive Producers and production finance and planning to solve budget issues
• Work with the Programming department to ensure that agreed to concepts are fully realized in production
• Act as creative executive on run-throughs and tapings
• Build and maintain relationships with producers, directors, and production companies
• Serve as liaison between production and other network departments including publicity, marketing, finance, etc.
• Work strategically with producers and network to continuously reinvigorate current series and develop new ones
• Participate in the development of internal formats and give feedback on concepts, reels, casting, and cuts.

Requirements:
• 8+ years' experience in comedy television development, hands-on experience, ideally from both production and development
• Have a reputation for great taste
• Must have experience in either generating and taking pitches for a production company OR taking pitches for a network or cable network Strong relationships with the agent and production community
• Must have sound editorial judgement with a background in producing, writing and content development is a plus.
• 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 spirit who is assertive, enthusiastic and highly motivated experience in television development
• Maintain strong relationships with talent, agents, managers, writers and producers
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and high energy environment
• Must be diplomatic with expert problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of basic web technology, streaming platforms and social media, MS suite
• Bachelor's degree in Media, Television, Film or related subject or equivalent experience

*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.


* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios