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HEAD OF COMEDY DEVELOPMENT, US SCRIPTED TV

HEAD OF COMEDY DEVELOPMENT, US SCRIPTED TV

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Skills: Casting Animation Production Manager

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Summary

Category Animation Casting Production Manager Project Manager

Location Greater Los Angeles Area

Time Period Full Time

Posted Date Dec 14, 2022

Start Date N/A

End Date N/A

Job Description

Reporting to the Co-President Sony Pictures TV Studios (SPTS), the Head of Comedy Development will lead the Comedy Development and Adult Animation Development teams to develop new series for streaming and cable series. In addition to being the face of comedy for the TV studio, you will be tasked with building a great comedy brand and having impeccable talent relationships.

Responsibilities:

Oversee development, some current and casting for Comedy and Adult Animation Series
Field pitches, identify trends, and help establish the strategic development goals for the department
Must attend major industry events and screenings, keep a pulse on emerging talent and active participant in the creative community
Develop new and current programming, including identifying and securing new talent for projects in development
Build and maintain relationships with our partners (e.g. Lord & Miller, Nick Stoller and Counterbalance)
Identify new business opportunities, pursuing potential deals where appropriate
Provide notes on cuts and scripts
Oversee the development of internal formats, from initial idea or concept through to creation of episodic bible
Find and pitch new material to executive leadership
Provide notes on story concepts, outlines and scripts for projects in development
Introduce new writers to the studio with the potential for future development
Work with Business Affairs to close talent and production deals
Work with Production to ensure that agreed-to concepts are fully realized in production
Spearhead internal concepting for shows that will expand the brand
May supervise the production of series, attend shoots, and work with the Executive Producers and production finance and planning to solve budget issues
Work with the Programming department to ensure that agreed to concepts are fully realized in production
Act as creative executive on run-throughs and tapings
Build and maintain relationships with producers, directors, and production companies
Serve as liaison between production and other network departments including publicity, marketing, finance, etc.
Work strategically with producers and network to continuously reinvigorate current series and develop new ones
Participate in the development of internal formats and give feedback on concepts, reels, casting, and cuts.

Requirements:

8+ years’ experience in comedy television development, hands-on experience, ideally from both production and development
Have a reputation for great taste
Must have experience in either generating and taking pitches for a production company OR taking pitches for a network or cable network Strong relationships with the agent and production community
Must have sound editorial judgement with a background in producing, writing and content development is a plus.
Exhibit flexibility, excellent communication skills and relationship building ability
Assertive, enthusiastic and highly motivated self-starter, polished with good interpersonal skills
Creative and passionate Innovative and entrepreneurial spirit who is assertive, enthusiastic and highly motivated experience in television development
Maintain strong relationships with talent, agents, managers, writers and producers
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and high energy environment
Must be diplomatic with expert problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of basic web technology, streaming platforms and social media, MS suite
Bachelor's degree in Media, Television, Film or related subject or equivalent experience

Job Type Full Time

Weekly Limit N/A

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