Coordinator, Development

This is a Full Time Job

Member Summary:

Quick Summary (full description below):
This Coordinator, Development role provides administrative and development support for the VP of Comedy Development and the VP of Drama Development, helping manage projects, source talent, and collaborate with writers.

Years of Experience Required: 2+ years (24+ months)
Experience Required: Industry experience in administrative roles, creating decks and one-sheets, and working with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat
Salary: $22.25 - $27.00 per hour (California)
Workplace Requirements: Not mentioned
Education Requirements: Not mentioned (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
Hard Skills Required:
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to create visually appealing decks and one-sheets
Soft Skills Required:
• Strong time management, communication, and writing skills
• Strategic thinking and anticipation of issues
Preferred Skills/Experience:
• Agency experience, knowledge of Final Draft, film editing, graphic design, and screenwriting

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Full Posting:

Position Overview:
The Coordinator, Development will support the VP of Comedy Development and the VP of Drama Development by handling administrative tasks, sourcing intellectual property, and collaborating with internal teams and writers to develop ideas for film and TV projects.

Responsibilities:
• Manage administrative duties such as coordinating calendars, filing expenses, booking travel, and managing phone sheets
• Log screenplays, submissions, and samples in a database, and maintain updated project records
• Take notes during meetings and assist with miscellaneous research projects
• Source and assess various forms of intellectual property including screenplays, books, articles, and pitches to build a robust film/TV pipeline
• Attend comedy shows to discover new talent
• Collaborate with writers and internal teams to develop concepts for specific slates and budgets
• Facilitate negotiations for script options, director selection, and other talent deals, providing support for greenlight and production stages
• Assist with creating pitch materials to sell concepts to network and streaming partners
• Track industry trends, studio mandates, and talent/IP to inform content strategy

Qualifications:
• At least 2 years of industry experience
• Ability to create visually appealing decks and one-sheets
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Passion for reading and writing with intermediate-level writing skills
• Knowledge of the film industry landscape and key players
• Strong time management, communication, and writing skills
• Ability to think strategically, anticipate scheduling conflicts, and work independently
• A mindset focused on collaboration, gratitude, honesty, passion, and entrepreneurship

Preferred Qualifications:
• Agency experience
• Experience with Final Draft, film editing, graphic design, and screenwriting
• Bachelor’s Degree