OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
FOX Entertainment, with a legacy spanning more than 35 years, is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Vice President, Development will be responsible for leading and executing the creative strategy for FOX Entertainment Studios. Reporting into the Executive Vice President, Scripted – FOX Entertainment Studios, the Senior Vice President, Development will supervise the development of new scripted content, from concept to execution. They will also oversee the creative activities related to the tracking, soliciting, procurement, evaluation, development, and oversight of the Studio shows. The Senior Vice President, Development will not only ensure that the FOX network has a pipeline of content that is additive and impactful with talent that resonates, but will also bring Talent, IP, and Buyer relationships that will grow our 3rd party business.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create/develop quality series for the FOX network and 3rd party buyers
- Aggressively source and evaluate Talent, IP, pitches, and scripts for potential development
- Build the seasonal development slate strategically to optimize creative assets across all platforms
- Find synergies across the Studio to maximize the value of in-house IP and Talent – Unscripted, News UK, Animation, etc.
- Ensure all departments are working cohesively to make the FOX Entertainment Programming successful
- Work collaboratively and partner with other senior level executives across FOX Entertainment
- Oversee/manage development spend/budget for Studio
- Take general meetings for future development and staffing
- Create writer and director lists; read and evaluate script submissions
- Engage with and staff high-quality showrunners, writers, and directors who are appropriate for FOX Entertainment
- Analyze and contribute thoughts to projects in development/consideration
- Meet with creative talent for potential development opportunities
- Manage Development team; provide leadership and inspire/motivate the team for the most creative outputs
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- 15+ years of experience at agency, studio, or network preferably in both TV and theatrical
- BA/BS
- Established relationships with showrunners, writers, agents, talent, and the creative community in general
- Deep understanding of the scripted development and production processes
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills
- Self-starter, collaborative, transparent, and flexible to change
- Demonstrated people management experience, providing mentorship and development to team(s)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $250,000.00-300,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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