SVP, Original Programming

Starz • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $254,730 - $429,030

About The Position

The SVP, Original Programming is responsible for creative development of STARZ original programming, bringing in new projects that align with the STARZ brand and overseeing assigned shows through every phase, from inception through production of ongoing seasons. The role develops and oversees a slate of original programming aligned with the group’s creative vision and STARZ’s global vision and strategy. It also cultivates industry relationships and evaluates pitches and submissions for development or acquisition.

The SVP guides creators through script development and production, including reviewing drafts, compiling notes, monitoring dailies, reviewing cuts, and generating editorial notes. The role collaborates with production, post-production, business and legal affairs, marketing, and sales to bring programs to completion and maximize revenue potential. It manages production budgets, schedules, and logistics for complex or strategically significant productions, represents STARZ in final talent and casting approvals, and communicates with senior executives about production strategy, timelines, and direction. The SVP also establishes processes to improve production outcomes and leads and mentors direct reports and junior team members.

The position is based on the salary range specified for the Los Angeles, California office. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation decisions depend on job-related factors, and the annual bonus is discretionary and not guaranteed.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of progressive experience working in scripted development at a network, studio, or OTT provider.
• Demonstrated ability to generate new ideas and translate them into high-quality television programs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to interact and communicate with filmmakers, talent, network executives, and others.
• Ability to use existing relationships, experience, and credibility in the entertainment industry.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations that communicate solutions and proposals effectively to internal and external clients.
• Ability to write clear and concise creative notes and project plans.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
• Strong time-management and creative-resource-management capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize key initiatives and develop business cases for budgets and resource investments.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in English, Literature, Communication Arts, Theater, Creative Writing, Film/TV studies, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a slate of original programming aligned with the group’s creative vision and STARZ’s global vision and strategy.
• Develop and maintain industry relationships, including relationships with high-level agents, producers, and talent.
• Bring in potential projects for development or acquisition through pitches and submissions from outside companies.
• Work with the Original Programming team to analyze pitches and submissions and determine which projects are appropriate and financed for development.
• Guide show creators through script drafts and production, including reading drafts, compiling notes, monitoring dailies, reviewing cuts, and generating editorial notes.
• Support senior executives with departmental duties as needed.
• Collaborate with Production, Post-Production, Business & Legal Affairs, and Marketing to complete projects.
• Work with production to select above-the-line positions for productions.
• Work with production teams to manage budgets, schedules, and logistics on complex or strategically significant productions.
• Monitor production budgets and schedules.
• Partner with Post-Production on editing and delivery of final products.
• Represent STARZ in final talent and casting approvals and act as a liaison among network clients, production, and distribution.
• Establish processes, procedures, and methods that improve production outcomes.
• Work with Sales to maximize program revenue potential.
• Communicate with senior executives about production strategy, timelines, and direction.
• Lead and mentor direct reports and junior team members.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Approximately 20 paid company holidays annually.
• Accrued vacation time, with accrual rates scaling and capped based on tenure.
• 80 hours of front-loaded sick leave each year.
• 5 days of front-loaded wellness leave each year.
• Discretionary annual bonus with a target percentage determined by role level; payout is not guaranteed.
• Merit increase.
• Tuition reimbursement up to a graduate degree.

What This Job Offers

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