Development & Commissioning: Film Development

Job Purpose:
The SVP, 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
• Oversee the development of internal formats, from initial idea through to creation of episodic bible
• 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
• Supervise the production of multiple pilots/series
• Work with Executive Producers and UTV Production to solve budget issues
• Work with UTV Production, Executive Producers and network/streaming outlet to ensure concepts are fully realized in production
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 12 years of narrative scripted series experience in development
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office

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:

• 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 and has an ability to multitask
• Knowledge of basic web technology
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Experience in evaluating incoming pitches as well as developing pitches to take to market.

Sub-Business: Programming
Career Level: Experienced

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