Director, Development
Lionsgate
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Santa Monica • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $115,000 - $125,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Support the Development Department in identifying, developing, and selling unscripted programming
- Manage a slate of development projects from initial concept through pitch and sale
- Generate original ideas and formats across a range of unscripted genres
- Source and evaluate pitches from external producers, creators, and talent
- Track marketplace trends and buyer needs to inform development strategy
- Write and oversee the creation of pitch materials including treatments, decks, and written proposals
- Oversee the production and post-production of development materials
- Participate in and help lead pitches to networks, streamers, and other buyers
- Build and maintain relationships with talent, producers, agents, managers, and industry partners
- Supervise and mentor Development Associates and other junior team members
- Collaborate with production and creative teams to shape stories, formats, and characters
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining organization and clear communication
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in television development, preferably within unscripted or alternative programming
- Bachelor’s degree in film, Television, Media Studies, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- Proven experience developing and pitching unscripted television concepts to networks, studios, or streaming platforms
- Strong storytelling instincts and the ability to shape compelling narratives and formats
- Experience writing treatments, pitch decks, and other development materials
- Working knowledge of production processes including shooting and post-production workflows for development materials
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate creative ideas clearly
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
- Collaborative mindset with experience mentoring or managing junior team members
Benefits
- Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
- 401(k) company matching
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
television developmentunscripted programmingpitch materialstreatmentsdecksstorytellingproduction processespost-production workflowsproject managementnarrative development
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillspresentation skillscollaborative mindsetmentoringrelationship buildingcreativityleadershipadaptabilitytime management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in filmBachelor’s degree in TelevisionBachelor’s degree in Media StudiesBachelor’s degree in Communications