Vice President, Current Programming and Unscripted Development-Lifestyle & True Crime

This is a Full Time Job

Role Summary:

This role will report directly to the SVP, Current Production with a dotted line into the SVP of Development and will serve as executive producer in the production, post-production, and delivery of original programming and related creative elements for selected series and specials in the Lifestyle and Crime verticals. This role will also be responsible for generating and overseeing the development of unscripted projects in the Lifestyle and Crime Verticals.

Responsibilities:

• The Vice President, Lifestyle and Crime will serve as main point of contact between the key internal departments and outside producers and production companies in managing day-to-day details of development and production on new and continuing crime and lifestyle content.
• Hear and respond to pitches, evaluate new project submissions, and read and analyze creative materials to assess their value as it relates to the brand strategy.
• Cultivate strong relationships with production companies and producers in order to bring innovative and high-quality Unscripted content to the network.
• Oversee development projects and shepherd to potential greenlight; this includes oversight of paper materials as well as presentations, casting assets, and pilots across Lifestyle and Crime.
• Work with producers and production companies to maintain adherence and accountability for aspects of editorial, budgetary, and production standards as well as contractual requirements for programming.
• Provide notes on production concepts, casting, outlines and approve storylines for series.
• Understands how to evaluate budget numbers and work closely with PMD on evaluating budgets.
• Supervise the production and post-production on select shows, including guiding story development, reviewing rough cuts, editorial guidance and feedback.
• Attend shoots in the studio and on location.
• Manage on-camera talent where necessary on selected shows.
• Manage and communicate the flow of information, materials, dates, schedules etc., to SVP, Current Production and facilitate necessary approvals, materials, and information across various departments including Legal, Business Affairs, PR, etc.
• Liaise with sales team and production company to provide integration ideas and supervise integration execution on set.
• Supervise and conceptualize the production elements of the digital materials that emanate from assigned shows, i.e. webisodes/extra scenes/blogs, etc.
• Problem-solve show issues with producers, production companies and SVP, Current Production.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• Minimum 12 years of experience in unscripted development and physical production at a production company, a network, or as an independent Executive Producer.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge of all aspects of contemporary TV production and post-production, including digital and social media
• Proficiency in TV production of true crime, docu-series, and competitive reality shows
• Outstanding editorial judgment and creative abilities, with an emphasis on story development, series production, and strong post-production skills
• Strong relationships with the agents, talent managers, and TV and Digital production community
• Strong relationships with independent producers and production companies
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Genuine passion for content in the crime and lifestyle space
• Collaborative leader and demonstrated leadership skills
• An independent thinker who is also a team player

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about t