Vimeo is launching a new SVOD platform, to be populated with premium drama, comedy, and docu-series. As the company continues to increase our development and production of high-quality scripted programming, we’re in search of a Director of Scripted Programming.
This candidate needs to have a great understanding, appreciation, and knowledge of scripted programming, preferably with a specialty in drama series, and the ability to produce high rated shows for the platform. Our ideal candidate must possess a strong knowledge of scripted programming, talent, producers and overall understanding of the competitive landscape. S/he should be a true team player who can integrate and interface well with the existing department, both creatively and personally. The candidate should have a strong reputation in the creative community, as well as a proven track record of developing scripts.
Identify material for Vimeo’s new SVOD platform with a focus on scripted serialized drama
Oversee development and production on individual projects
Maintain a working and current knowledge of producers, writers, and directors with whom Vimeo should be in business
Work closely with Head of Original Development to identify projects that fit within the current programming strategy
Skills & knowledge you should possess:
5-10 years of scripted experience at either a cable programmer, broadcast television network, production company or digital network
Experience developing scripted serialized drama shows required
The ability to give discerning and constructive notes on scripts
Strong, productive relationships with the creative community, including studios, agents, writers and production companies. Of prime importance is experience cultivating relationships with writers, producers and showrunners for television and/or film
Excellent organizational, research, editorial and verbal and written communication skills
Entrepreneurial/roll-up your sleeves mind set; ability to deal with multiple priorities, tight deadlines, rapidly changing circumstances and a quickly evolving business
Ability to work with others in a culture that encourages collaboration and mentoring
Intellectually curious with a passionate personal interest in this genre and has an innate sense and knowledge of what drives people to watch scripted drama programming
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