Creative Executive

This is a Full Time Job

Responsibilities
Job Purpose:
This is a fixed-term position with an anticipated end date in May 2022 with possible extension. The Creative Executive will report to and work with the EVP, UCP to develop new series for Universal Content Productions. This position in based in Universal City, CA but may start as working remotely.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage key creative decisions with Universal Content Productions' creative focus and priorities in mind in partnership with Development and Current executives
• Develop programming, including identifying and securing new talent for projects in development
• Identify new business opportunities, pursuing potential deals where appropriate
• Manage the development of assigned internal formats, from initial idea through creation of episodic bible
• Identify new writers with the potential for future development
• Supervise the production of multiple pilots/series
• Work with Business Affairs to close talent and production deals
• Partner with Executive Producers and UCP Production to solve budget issues
• Work with UCP Production, Executive Producers and network/streaming outlet to ensure concepts are fully realized in production.
• Build and maintain relationships with executives, producers, directors, and production companies
• Serve as liaison between production and other network departments including publicity, marketing, finance, etc.
• Foster a culture of creative risk-taking and fiscal responsibility
• Cultivate a positive working relationship with Development and Current teams.

Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 12 years of narrative scripted series experience in development
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Must have ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings due to news cycles and breaking news. Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics:
• Creative and passionate
• Innovative and entrepreneurial
• Experience in television development and production
• Strong relationships with agents, managers, writers and producers
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and high energy environment
• Team player who works well with others and has an ability to multitask
• Knowledge of basic web technology
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Experience in evaluating incoming pitches as well as developing pitches to take to market.