SVP, Unscripted Development
ViacomCBS
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Paramount Network seeks an experienced development executive to join the Original Programming team. Reporting to the President of Development and Original Programming, the SVP, will oversee all unscripted development and programming for Paramount Network. S/he will be charged with growing the unscripted programming slate with brand appropriate content.
• Will work closely with the President of Development to find the appropriate series and development that meets the creative filters is critical
• Candidate must have strong, deep, relationships with agents, managers, producers and talent in the unscripted area
• Overseeing unscripted development to ensure there is a healthy pipeline of fresh and relevant content for the network
• Researching and developing show ideas that originate from both internal sources and acquired pitches
• Overseeing show production from pilot development through series post-production. Including script, creative, legal, casting, staffing and production supervision
• Soliciting, pitching and evaluating unscripted show idea submissions
• Taking meetings with producers, agents, production company reps and talent – both in general to cultivate relationships and to take specific pitches
• Developing shows that deliver ratings with our core audience and beyond
• Presenting unscripted programming slate internally and selling in show concepts
• Manage the executives in the unscripted department
• Maintaining strong relationships with the creative community – agents, producers, talent, etc.
• May be asked to attend NAPTE and or Real Screen
• Working closely with other departments, such as Ad Sales, Marketing and Digital, to ensure all programming aligns with network revenue and marketing objectives
• Maintaining constant awareness of industry trends and keeping up to date on all content related trends and information
• Working closely with colleagues to jointly meet company-wide goals
Basic Qualifications
• 12 years’ experience leading unscripted television production and/or development
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience developing and/or producing multiple genres including docu-series and competition formats
Additional Qualifications
• It is critical the candidate has worked in unscripted at a high level at a network, studio or production company
• Valuable that candidate has developed and produced a variety of unscripted content. Serialized shows, close ended, talent based, pop culture etc.
• Must have a strong knowledge of, and relationships with, key players in the production industry, including emerging talent, agents, production companies, producers, etc.
• Proven understanding of the Paramount brand, programming and the ability both to execute it and expand upon it with the highest quality and standards
• A strong understanding of the television production process
• Experience with building and working as part of a cohesive team
• Proven leadership ability to inspire and manage a development team and process
• The ability to successfully translate vision into strategy and turn that strategy into reality by developing a pipeline of shows
• The ability to appreciate different points of view, yet wholeheartedly embrace the culture of Paramount Networks
• A proven track record of fostering, building and maintaining relationships with key external and internal clients
• A high integrity level and a passion for the quality of programming that airs on the network
• Flexibility and the ability to perform effectively under stress and meet deadlines
• A high energy level and the ability to manage through a period of change and growth
• The ability to work at a strategic level as well as be involved in day-to-day activities
• The ability to prioritize
• Excellent communications and relationship skills