Job DescriptionWe are currently seeking a
VP - Scripted Programming to join our
Production Services team based in our
Santa Monica, CA locationJOB RESPONSIBILITIES- Oversee development and current production of select scripted series.
- Determine creative strategy for projects and administer creative notes to showrunners, writers, and producers on all outlines, scripts, and cuts of current series.
- Read submissions for staffing and approve recommendations from junior executives.
- View material for directors and approve recommendations from junior executives.
- Provide constructive creative feedback on all script drafts for projects in development and in conjunction with collective notes from the development team.
- Track, solicit, evaluate and procure scripted programming for development including fielding pitches from producers and scouting potential IP (books, comic books, etc.) to option and develop.
- Build and maintain relationships with talent (writers, producers, directors, actors, authors, filmmakers, playwrights).
- Identify and track the creators and future show runners and actively pursue business with them.
- Primary liaison to other departments including Marketing, Press, S&P, Research, and Business Affairs.
- Participate in senior level meetings with production and business affairs.
- Make decisions on key hires for development and production.
- Manage junior and administrative level executives, helping to mentor and give direction to the department.
QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)- Bachelor's degree
- 10-15 years of relevant work experience
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to maintain productive relations with industry contacts including agents, studios, writers and production companies.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills
- Fiscally responsible
- Thoughtful, persuasive and charismatic
- Highly creative
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent writing skills
- Good knowledge of television, literature and film
- Thorough knowledge of marketing tactics, media, research and the interactive Marketplace
The base compensation for this position is
$175,000 - $200,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Global Media additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Global Media values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.
