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New York, NY

Various

Starts May 17

Full Time

Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

We are a New York based unscripted production company seeking an experienced, creative and enthusiastic Development producer to join our team. The ideal candidate understands the development-to-series pipeline in non-scripted television, has experience putting together pitch materials and generating new ideas as well as a comprehensive understanding of market trends. This role is meant for someone who not only loves to create but also consumes non-scripted content.

Responsibilities include:
-CREATING pitch materials for projects including but not limited to writing copy, creative deck design, skype interviews + cutdowns, writing sizzle scripts, cutting together sizzles, etc.
-Bring NEW IDEAS to the development team every week – staying up to date on latest trends, reading and consuming the latest news + content released, staying in the know on celebrity happenings, etc.
-NETWORKING AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS with current agents + network executives, helping to cover specific networks, track projects and talent.
-TRACKING projects, outreach, development slate, deals, etc. for the department. Must be familiar with Google Sheets or Excel.
-RESEARCHING across multiple sources to track down stories, potential talent, locations, etc.
-MANAGING the development team and ensuring to hit dates & deadlines

REQUIREMENTS
• 3+ Years in Unscripted Development at a production company, network or agency
• Ability to write creatively and concisely and have writing samples to share
• Basic knowledge Avid, Premiere or Final Cut
• Build + design pitch decks and have samples to share
• Excel or Google Sheets + Microsoft Suite
• Ability to work independently
• Strong research skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working with talent, agents, showrunners

Candidates should share a few examples of their work along with a cover letter letting us know who you are and what you can bring to our team. Please include at least one 'project' you played a role in that that sold to a network.

Thank you for your time, we look forward to seeing your application!

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