7+ years of experience in scripted development at a network, studio, or OTT provider
Proven ability to generate and develop high-quality TV program ideas
Experience in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments
Strong communication skills with filmmakers, talent, and executives
Established relationships within the entertainment industry
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Skilled in creating presentations and writing clear project plans
Proficient in analyzing financial reports and legal documents
Strong time management and resource management skills
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Responsibilities
Develop and oversee a slate of original programming aligned with STARZ's creative vision
Maintain and cultivate industry relationships
Foster connections with agents, producers, and talent
Source potential projects through pitches and submissions
Analyze pitches and submissions with the Original Programming team
Guide show creators through script and production processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project completion
Select above-the-line positions for productions
Manage budgets, schedules, and logistics for significant productions
Monitor production budgets and schedules
Partner with Post-Production on editing and delivery
Represent STARZ in talent and casting approvals
Establish processes to improve production outcomes
Work with sales to maximize program revenue
Communicate strategy and timelines to senior executives
Lead and mentor team members
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Approximately 20 paid company holidays annually
Accrued vacation time based on tenure
80 hours of front-loaded sick leave each year
5 days of front-loaded wellness leave each year
Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus based on performance
Full Job Description
Job Description The SVP, Original Programming is responsible for creative development of STARZ original programming. The SVP brings in new projects that align to the STARZ brand and oversees their assigned shows through all phases from inception to production of ongoing seasons of content. Responsibilities
Develop and oversee slate of original programming that aligns to the creative vision for the group, ensuring alignment with Starz' global vision and strategy
Development and maintain industry relationships
Foster relationships with high level agents, producers and talent
Bring in potential projects for development or acquisitions through pitches or submissions from outside companies
Work with the Original Programming team in analyzing pitches and submissions to determine which projects are appropriate and financed for development
Guide show creators through script draft and production process. Duties include, but are not limited to, reading all submitted drafts of scripts and compiling notes, monitoring dailies, reviewing cuts, and generating editorial notes.
Support Senior Executives with departmental duties as needed.
Collaborates cross-functionally with Production, Post-Production, Business & Legal Affairs and Marketing to see projects through to completion
Work with production to select above-the-line positions for productions
Work with production team to manage budgets, schedules, and logistics on more complex or strategically significant productions
Monitor production budgets and schedules
Partner with Post-Production in the editing and delivery of final product
Represent Starz in final talent and casting approvals; act as liaison between network clients, production, and distribution.
Establish new processes, procedures, and methods that improve production outcomes.
Work with sales to maximize revenue potential of programs
Communicate with senior executives regarding strategy, timelines, and direction of the production
Lead and mentor direct report(s) and junior members of team
Additional duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications & Skills
7+ years of progressive experience working in scripted development at a network, studio, or OTT-provider
Demonstrated ability to generate new ideas and translate them into high-quality TV programs
Ability to work in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment
Ability to interact and communicate with filmmakers, talent, network executives, etc.
Capability to employ existing relationships, experience, and credibility with entertainment industry
Strong capability to multi-task and prioritize multiple demands.
Strong ability to create and deliver presentations that effectively communicate solutions and proposals to internal and external clients.
Ability to write clear and concise creative notes and project plans
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents
Strong time management and creative resource management capabilities
Strong ability to prioritize key initiatives, develop business cases for budgets and resource investments.
Must be able to travel both domestically and internally
Nice to Haves
Bachelor's degree (minimum) required in English, Literature, Communication Arts, Theater, Creative Writing, Film/TV/etc. studies, Film/TV/etc.
Compensation & Benefits
Estimated Starting Range: $254,730-$429,030 per year
(Note: The salary range listed above is specific to the locale for our Los Angeles, CA office.)
The posted salary range represents the good-faith estimate of what STARZ reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of initial hire. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, specialized skills, qualifications, education, and specific office location.
Total Rewards Package: In addition to base salary, full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Our time-off program includes ~20 paid company holidays annually, accrued vacation time (with accrual rates scaling and capped based on tenure), 80 hours of front-loaded sick leave each year, and 5 days of front-loaded wellness leave each year. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus with a target percentage determined by role level; actual payout is not guaranteed and remains dependent upon individual performance, company performance, and leadership approval.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The company expects this hiring window to remain open at least until January 9th, 2025 but reserves the right to close the posting sooner if a high volume of qualified applications are received.
