Director, Documentaries (ABC/Hulu)

The Walt Disney Company•Burbank, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ABC/Hulu’s Content team is seeking a Director, Documentaries to join their Nonfiction team. This role involves initiating and driving the sourcing, development, and production of ABC/Hulu Originals, with a specific focus on feature documentaries and premium quality nonfiction series. The ideal candidate is a highly self-directed and enthusiastic problem solver, capable of inspiring and effecting change through influence and collaboration. The position requires honed creative instincts, strong industry relationships, and experience in state-of-the-art creative development and production.

Requirements

Proven track record of success as a highly creative and results-driven executive.
7+ years experience developing material into high-quality, viable films and episodic series.
An established credibility and base of existing relationships across the creative community (including directors, producers, agents, festival programmers with an eye to both established and emerging talent).
A commitment to identifying and elevating talent and stories from underrepresented groups.
Skilled at audience-focused content development, with an appreciation for sophisticated/specialized audience tastes and preferences.
A honed creative voice.
Confident in instincts but understanding the importance of the give-and-take in the creative process.
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with talent and production partners.
Ability to work and navigate in a high-tech, evolving start-up setting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Diplomatic personality and ability to work productively with a variety of personalities.
A real love and deep knowledge of non-fiction storytelling.

Nice To Haves

Experience with theatrical distribution, film acquisition deals, and film festivals is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of ABC/Hulu’s brand values, key demo target/s, and business objectives to help determine what original series will move the needle for the brand and generate significant commercial value.
Leverage director, prod co, and agency contacts to actively bring in on-brand, on-model projects.
Help manage a slate and schedule with a large volume of projects.
Research existing IP and develop ideas in-house for documentary films and limited series.
Collaborate with the VP of Documentaries to build a robust development pipeline to achieve a best in class slate of projects.
Work with creators, external partners, and the executive team to develop and note treatments and cuts.
Work with legal, production and post teams from greenlight to drop.
Work with in-house marketing and publicity teams to facilitate creative asset creation and to give input when needed on marketing materials, press releases, festival strategy, etc.
Work closely with marketing and publicity to develop and produce ancillary content for social media and other promotional purposes.
Work alongside the VP of Documentaries, and respective team on all aspects of creative development and production.
Serve as point executive on multiple ABC Hulu Original projects - overseeing day-to-day development, production, and internal communication.