Manager of Development
Company: Hearst
Location: Burbank
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a business unit
of Hearst Television, is looking for a passionate, skilled, and
self-starting junior development executive. Ideal candidate
understands the development-to-series pipeline in non-scripted
television and has a comprehensive understanding of market trends.
Experienced putting together pitch materials, generating new ideas,
leading development casting interviews and cut downs (Premiere
preferred). Must be highly organized, and able to maintain/manage
development grids and slates.This role is meant for someone who not
only loves to create but also consume non-scripted content. This
position reports to the EVP, General Manager (Entertainment). This
position is based in Burbank, CA.Duties & Responsibilities Research
and assist senior team member projects, while also developing your
own slateBuild relationships with buyers, agents, producers,
etc.Identify and track down talent, identify TV formats, books and
other source materialCreate pitch materials for projects including
but not limited to writing copy, creative deck design, skype
interviews and cutdowns, writing sizzle scripts, cutting together
sizzles, etc.Regularly generate new ideas, staying up to date on
latest trends, reading and consuming the latest news and content
released, staying in the know on celebrity happenings, etc.
Experience 3+ years of development or producing experience in
non-scriptedExperience writing treatments, putting together decks,
casting, researching, pitching and have writing samples to
shareMilitary training from Defense Information School (DINFOS)
with related experience will be considered QualificationsExisting
knowledge of non-scripted shows, buyers, and marketplaceThe ability
to cast and interview via video-conference, record and do basic
cut-downsAble to "run with" network mandatesPreferably a fan and
regular viewer of non-scripted/reality television, as well as
viewer of digital/social media influencers and platforms Experience
Bachelor's degree preferred Additional Requirements As part of its
continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees,
Hearst Media Production Group requires that all newly hired
employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the
coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of
employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Hearst Media
Production Group will consider requests for reasonable
accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an
individual basis in accordance with applicable legal
requirements.About Hearst Media Production Group Hearst Media
Production Group(HMPG), a business unit of Hearst Television, is an
independent producer and distributor of original programming for TV
stations, broadcast and cable networks and streaming services.
H-MPG produces hundreds of hours of programming annually across
linear, streaming, digital and social media platforms for domestic
and international distribution in nearly 100 countries.Its popular
shows include "Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien," America's #1
syndicated political program; the Emmy Award-winning
educational/informational (E/I) programming blocks airing weekends
nationwide including "Weekend Adventure," on ABC stations; "CBS
Dream Team," on the CBS Network; "The More You Know," on the NBC
Network; "One Magnificent Morning," on The CW Network; "Mi
Telemundo" on the Telemundo Network and "Go Time!" on independent
stations. HMPG also distributes a diverse slate of other
programming and content including "Law Daily," "Prime Crime,"
"Consumer Reports TV," and the company's dedicated FAST channels
"Xplore" and "The Jack Hanna Channel," available on some of the
most popular smart TVs and streaming platforms.
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