The Opportunity
*** is the world's leading internet entertainment ser *** with over 167 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.
The Role
A successful candidate will have a regional sensibility and ability to guide a project from pitch/idea through to delivery. They will be self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, able to pivot when necessary, thorough and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities across projects at varying stages from development through to delivery. At all times an unwavering attention to creative detail. They will have excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to think about the best solution in the best interest of the company as they arise. This is a demanding and fast moving position that requires someone who is a proactive and positive thinker, is able to exercise sensitivity, good judgment and initiative while working with a high volume production slate and a diverse range of creative/production partners.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Development/Pre Production/Setup of Show
- Work closely with Directors(PDs), Producers, Writers and external creative team to develop projects and assess for long-term viability
- Work with Finance, Legal, Business Affairs, Product, Post & external production teams on establishing key schedules and workflows while maximizing budget to spend as much on screen as possible
- Develop and foster relationships with a multitude of producing partners/third parties
Qualifications:
- BA/BS Degree
- Minimum 8 years of experience in non-fiction production, including directing and assistant directing roles
- Relevant experiences with directing non-fiction shows including co-directing experience
- High understanding of fast-paced *** industry and latest trends
- Ability to handle a fast paced environment simultaneously supervising several projects in various phases of production (from evaluation to production through delivery)
- Team-player who operates in a fast paced team-oriented setting
- Ability to be discrete and maintain confidential information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask
- Willingness to take educated risks and think out of the box
- English proficiency is a plus
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military ser *** status or disability status.
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