Development Executive, Film and Television

Ubisoft • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $95,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Ubisoft Film & TV is hiring a Development Executive based entirely in Los Angeles. The role works alongside the creative team on the development, production, and delivery of a slate of IP-based and original films and television series. The position collaborates closely with the VP of Film & TV and the creative team to expand and support projects, identify Ubisoft intellectual property with adaptation potential, evaluate creative material, and develop relationships with talent and industry partners. The successful candidate is passionate about the video game industry, experienced in film and television development, highly organized, self-starting, and an outstanding communicator who can deliver excellent creative notes.

This is a permanent, full-time, office-based position. The Los Angeles base salary range is $95,000–$115,000; the stated range excludes bonus, stock options, and benefits.

Requirements

• Experience as an executive at a production company, studio, or network.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and package film and/or television projects.
• Deep understanding of the entertainment landscape, including film, television, books, games, and social media.
• Exceptional ability to evaluate scripts, treatments, outlines, pitch materials, cuts, and other creative materials, and provide thoughtful, actionable notes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects and competing priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Passion for and engagement with the video game industry.
• Knowledge of and experience in the film and television development process.

Responsibilities

• Work with the VP of Film & TV to expand the slate by conceptualizing, building, and advancing IP-based and original film and television projects.
• Support ongoing projects by providing notes on creative material and assisting with the packaging and staffing of writers, directors, and department heads.
• Maintain a robust working knowledge of Ubisoft’s IP library and identify opportunities to adapt its IP for film and television.
• Create visual decks and creative materials that communicate the IP and Ubisoft Film & TV’s project vision to creative partners.
• Evaluate submitted material and provide senior executives with concise recommendations about its fit with the slate’s needs.
• Maintain knowledge of writers, directors, producers, and actors across relevant genres; proactively identify talent and arrange regular general meetings with creatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with executives at film and television buyers, agencies, management companies, and production companies.
• Track and maintain an up-to-date understanding of buyer mandates, priorities, and needs across film and television.
• Monitor competitive film and television development activity, marketplace trends, and comparable IP-driven production companies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed