Senior Vice President, Creative Development - Scripted TV

Join Skydance Sports’ team of award-winning talent at the preeminent studio for leagues, teams, elite athletes, and A-List Hollywood talent seeking to produce premium, sports-related entertainment! Launched in late 2021, the studio has strategic partnerships with the NFL, Meadowlark Media, Mandalay Pictures, and Tom Brady and Gotham Chopra’s Religion of Sports. 

Our corporate headquarters in Santa Monica, where we strive to create a collaborative environment, is the center for all our film and television teams. Other departments include production, marketing, business affairs, finance, human resources, and operations. Whether you are a seasoned executive or an assistant just starting out, everyone is valued on the Skydance team!

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We are seeking an experienced SVP, Creative Development for Skydance Sports.  This person will be responsible for the creative development of scripted television for the division under the leadership of the Head of Studio. The SVP brings in new projects that align to the Skydance Sports brand and oversees their assigned shows through all phases from inception to production of ongoing seasons of content. The ideal candidate will have a large network talent, including writers, directors, etc, and will have proven experience developing and selling a diverse slate of programming. 

• Develop and oversee slate of original programming that aligns to the creative vision for Skydance Sports
• Development and maintain industry relationships
• Foster relationships with high level agents, producers and talent
• Bring in potential projects for development or acquisitions through pitches or submissions from outside companies
• Work with the Development team in analyzing pitches and submissions to determine which projects are appropriate and financed for development
• Guide show creators through script draft and production process
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Production, Post-Production, Business & Legal Affairs and Marketing to see projects through to completion
• Work with production to select above-the-line positions for productions
• Work with production team to manage budgets, schedules, and logistics on more complex or strategically significant productions
• Partner with Post-Production in the editing and delivery of final product
• Represent Skydance Sports in final talent and casting approvals; act as liaison between network clients, production, and distribution
• Establish new processes, procedures, and methods that improve production outcomes
• Work with sales to maximize revenue potential of programs
• Communicate with senior executives regarding strategy, timelines, and direction of the production
• Lead and mentor direct report and junior members of team

• 12 years of progressive experience working in scripted development at a network, studio, or OTT-provider
• Demonstrated ability to generate new ideas and translate them into high-quality TV programs
• Ability to interact and communicate with filmmakers, talent, network executives, etc
• Capability to employ existing relationships, experience, and credibility with entertainment industry
• Strong capability to multi-task and prioritize multiple demands
• Strong ability to create and deliver presentations that effectively communicate solutions and proposals to internal and external clients
• Ability to write clear and concise creative notes and project plans
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents
• Strong time management and creative resource management capabilities
• Strong ability to prioritize key initiatives, develop business cases for budgets and resource investments
• Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally

The salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $400,000 – $500,000.  The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors.  The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc. 

We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description. 

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Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.

Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.  

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Salary : $400,000 - $500,000