Senior Creative Development Executive - Scripted, UK Series
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Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Senior Creative Development Executive to work with the UK Series team. This role involves supporting the entire lifecycle of original scripted productions, from sourcing to release. The ideal candidate will bring experience in scripted development and production, either at a producer or commissioner, with a comprehensive understanding of the TV landscape. We're looking for someone with proven creative instincts in supporting the selection and development of projects, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and established industry relationships
The successful candidate will be able to react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround; and efficiently and creatively solve difficult or complex problems that affect people within the group or other related groups. The candidate will also have great attention to detail while still meeting tight deadlines, have great organization skills and have the ability to switch gears at a moment's notice.
Key job responsibilities
- Evaluate the quality of scripts and offer creative feedback
- Track writers and directors
- Seek out and assess pilot proposals, scripts, and pitches
- Work with senior execs and writers to develop stories and scripts
- Support all creative aspects of development, production and post-production
- Serve as a liaison between the UK Series department and all other departments including Casting, Production, Marketing, Press, Research, Business and Legal Affairs.
The successful candidate will be able to react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround; and efficiently and creatively solve difficult or complex problems that affect people within the group or other related groups. The candidate will also have great attention to detail while still meeting tight deadlines, have great organization skills and have the ability to switch gears at a moment's notice.
Key job responsibilities
- Evaluate the quality of scripts and offer creative feedback
- Track writers and directors
- Seek out and assess pilot proposals, scripts, and pitches
- Work with senior execs and writers to develop stories and scripts
- Support all creative aspects of development, production and post-production
- Serve as a liaison between the UK Series department and all other departments including Casting, Production, Marketing, Press, Research, Business and Legal Affairs.