Coordinator, 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

We have a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about comedy and drama to be a Coordinator, Development!!!  In this exciting role, the Coordinator, Development will be responsible for providing administrative and development support to the VP, Head of Comedy Development, and the VP, Head of Drama Development.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administrative duties that including coordinating 2 busy calendars, file expenses, booking travel, and managing phone sheets
• Log screenplays, submissions, and samples in database
• Maintain project records in company-wide database and update accordingly
• Take notes in meetings
• Source and assess screenplays, books, articles, life rights, concepts, verbal pitches. sizzles, and short form content – as well as other forms of intellectual property – in an effort to help build out and sustain a robust film/TV pipeline that aligns with department and overall company strategy and goals
• Attend comedy shows to source new comedy talent
• Collaborate with internal team and work with writers to develop ideas and concepts that are viable for specific slates, buyers, and within slate budgets
• Once projects are deemed viable, coordinate and drive with other departments to help facilitate negotiation around script option/purchases, director selection, and/or other talent deals, as well as any other support materials needed for greenlight, development/production, post-production, and delivery
• Assist with pitch materials to sell concepts to various linear network and streaming partners
• Track industry trends, studio mandates and talent/IP to determine content strategy
• Miscellaneous Research projects

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 2+ years of industry experience
• Experience in creating decks & one sheets that are visually appealing
• Intermediate experience in MS office (word, ppt, excel), Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of film industry landscape and players
• Passion for reading, Intermediate writing skill 
• Ability to think strategically, anticipate issues, and think ahead to potential conflicts that can arise with scheduling and/or projects and processes
• Excellent time management, communication and writing skills
• Deadline oriented, able to work independently when needed
• Embodies the principles of gratitude, honesty, passion, collaboration, and entrepreneurship 

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Agency experience
• Experience in Final Draft, film editing, graphic design, screenwriting
• Bachelor’s Degree

#LI-DNI

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.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. 

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: $22.25-27.00 per hour for California. This role is also eligible for 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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