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Director, Original Programming
Apply locations Los Angeles, CA (Santa Monica) time type Full time posted on Posted 17 Days Ago job requisition id JR100137
Job Description
The Director, Original Programming is responsible for creative development of STARZ original programming. The Director 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
- 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
- Ability to self-generate tv series ideas that will work for Starz
- Guide show creators through all phases of script development and production process
- 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.
- Development and maintain industry relationships
- Foster relationships with high-level agents, producers, and talent
- 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 and junior members of team
- Additional duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications & Skills
Compensation
140,000 - $160,000
Our Benefits
About the Company
STARZ ( www.starz.com ), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.
EEO Statement
Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.
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Salary : $140,000 - $160,000
