Senior Vice President, Drama Programming & Development

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Vice President of Drama Programming and Development will be responsible for contributing to the creative strategy for FOX Entertainment.  The Senior Vice President will supervise the development of new scripted content, from concept to series, as well as oversee all aspects of production for new and returning shows. The Senior Vice President will be in charge of the overall creative activities related to the tracking, soliciting, procurement, evaluation, development, and oversight of the Network’s shows  They will also oversee every aspect of their shows, including taking full current responsibility for the creative decisions made with producers and all internal departments (casting, marketing, scheduling, research, etc.).
 
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee shows from creation to airing – casting, directors, music, etc.
• Generate creative notes for projects in active development as well as current series
• Put quality series on the air
• Take and evaluate pitches and scripts for potential development
• Take general meetings for future development and staffing
• Build the seasonal development slate
• Attend staff meetings and report the status of shows
• Make sure all departments are working cohesively to make the FOX Entertainment Programming successful
• Track competitive projects
• Create writer and director lists
• Read and evaluate script submissions
• Read and evaluate scripts and other written/visual materials
• Staff high-quality writers and directors who are appropriate for FOX Entertainment
• Analyze and contribute thoughts to projects in development/consideration
• Meet with creative talent for potential development opportunities

 
WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 15+ years of experience at an agency, studio, or network 
• College education, knowledge of industry and players
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills
• Level head, calm personality
• Collaborative nature
• Be able to work out the logic to make sure stories track
   

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Word, Excel, Outlook, basic web-savvy, PowerPoint

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $200,000.00-400,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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