Apple Originals Creative Executive, Apple TV

Apple

About The Position

The Apple Originals Scripted Creative Executive sources and identifies ideas and material for premium scripted television, provides creative guidance to producers and talent during development, and oversees series through production and post-production. This role joins a small specialist creative team developing scripted originals for Apple TV with global appeal and reach. The position involves scouting ideas and intellectual property, working with writers and producers to prepare scripts for greenlight, and advising producers on talent packaging. The executive builds relationships with talent and identifies emerging trends in scripted television in the UK. The role works editorially with Apple TV scripted commissioners and the Creative Director, International, and collaborates with business affairs, legal, production, post-production, and production finance teams. This is a demanding, dynamic, high-volume position requiring someone who can prioritize, pivot when necessary, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment.

Requirements

Extensive experience in scripted series development.
A proven track record of converting projects from development to greenlight.
Credibility as an industry executive, sound creative judgment, and the ability to provide clear, supportive creative input throughout development, production, and post-production.
A strong, relevant existing network of premium talent, including producers, writers, and directors, in the UK.
Clear understanding of the UK content landscape and of what kinds of UK shows resonate internationally.
Strong interpersonal skills and an eagerness to collaborate with colleagues and high-end talent.
Ability to quickly build trust with internal and external stakeholders.
Keen interest in social, cultural, and television trends, and in shaping those trends into impactful scripted series.
Ability to prioritize, pivot when necessary, take initiative, and exercise good judgment in a demanding, dynamic, high-volume role.

Nice To Haves

Proven pedigree in commissioning, producing, and/or executive producing successful scripted series for broadcasters and/or streamers.
Demonstrable experience working across multiple seasons of scripted shows.
Experience collaborating with television marketing, social, and PR teams on campaigns and the creation of marketing assets.
Interest in or awareness of non-English-language talent and drama.

Responsibilities

Source and assess scripts, pitches, and other underlying intellectual property with potential for Apple TV series.
Seek out new ideas, intellectual property, and trends that can be developed into premium scripted shows and packaged with talent.
Develop a slate of shows that resonate in their markets and can travel globally.
Guide producers and writers in developing stories and scripts.
Lead creative aspects of development, casting, production, and post-production.
Work closely editorially with Apple TV scripted commissioners and the Creative Director, International.
Collaborate with Apple TV business affairs, legal, production, post-production, and production finance teams.
Build a network of talent relationships and identify emerging trends in UK scripted television.
Work with writers and producers to prepare scripts for greenlight, including advising producers on talent packaging.
Oversee projects through production and post-production.