Vice President, Drama Programming & Development

Fox•Los Angeles, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

To continue to build upon its slate of bold drama series, FOX Entertainment is seeking a seasoned, strategic, and creatively driven Vice President of Programming - Drama to join our network team. This Vice President will be a highly creative executive whose primary goal is to identify and oversee new, bold drama series for the network. This candidate will be an aggressive developer with exceptional taste and the ability to develop and produce high-rated shows with broad appeal. As a passionate student of the entertainment industry, they will bring a strong understanding and appreciation of the broadcast drama category, with an eye for content that breaks through the clutter. Candidates should have a stellar reputation in the creative community, as well as a proven track record of developing and overseeing highly original hit series. This is a unique opportunity for someone to significantly contribute to the continued growth of the Network and make their mark within an excellent team of creatives. Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace for a minimum of four (4) days per week is an essential function of the position. The selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in scripted television, with progressive, executive-level experience developing and shepherding a wide variety of high quality, boundary-pushing series that break through
Bold taste, exceptional credits, and deep relationships in the creative community (particularly with high-level showrunners, writers and talent)
Proven track record of delivering results and a reputation for fostering creative and collaborative cultures
Passion for storytelling, strong creative instincts, and an unwavering commitment to excellence
Expertise in production budgeting, scheduling, post-production, and delivery across diverse formats.
Collaborative leadership style and exceptional communication skills; able to work fluidly across creative, business, and production teams
Outstanding verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, prioritization, negotiation, and management skills
Ability to think outside the box and encourage this type of thinking among team members
Highly driven; exhibits passion and excitement for the work
Avid TV watcher who loves entertainment, knows what shows are top rated, and has a point of view on the future of content looks like
Team player: reaches out to peers and cooperates with talent, colleagues, and partners to establish a collegial and collaborative working relationship
Understands and appreciates that good ideas can come from anywhere; has a constrained ego
Confident, straightforward, and truthful
Solutions oriented: a track record of tenacity in the face of obstacles; possesses the ability to adapt and be resourceful in unanticipated situations.
Someone who can speak the language of creatives and can also manage the business, identifying crucial priorities and developing the necessary plans and resource allocations to achieve them
Strong execution skills: has the vision and creative leadership required to envision what a show can become, coupled with the focus, drive, and execution skills to thoughtfully guide the series to that place
Someone who lives equally in the creative and tactical spheres.
Accountable and Dependable: highly organized with a sharp eye and a passion for nailing the details
Confidence and instincts to generate big ideas, and is equally excited about diving into the particulars in the field – from wardrobe, to set, to casting.
Able to deliver projects and assignments on schedule and without errors, and to take responsibility for said projects
Can move fast and is used to managing disparate stakeholders, teams, and personalities

Responsibilities

Identify and create unique original drama concepts and ideas.
Research and develop new show ideas that originate from both internal sources and acquired pitches
Effectively communicate brand strategies and guidelines to the production community; attend pitch meetings with production companies to uncover new series ideas
Foster relationships with new, on-the-pulse talent through pitch meetings, general research, and constant networking.
Seek out writers, showrunners, agents, and managers to attract the best possible talent; find up-and- coming and influential thought-leaders ahead of the competition
Identify new production companies and ensure all suppliers comply with the Network quality standards tests
Stay out in front of competitive trends in the business and contribute to the FOX strategy for unscripted programming to meet the changing viewership tastes and demands
Thoroughly understand and embrace new technologies to find ways of generating more creative content
Work strategically to continuously reinvigorate ongoing series and ensure longevity
Work closely with high-level showrunners, EPs, Director/Producers, Writers, and Line Producers on the creative elements of each series
Create and shape materials, bringing a creative eye to all productions; evaluate and contribute to segment and episode ideas, scripts, rundowns, graphics, and music, rough cuts, and fine cuts to ensure the network’s editorial and production standards are upheld throughout the creative process and through to delivery
Attend table reads, run-throughs, and shoots, and work with the show's producers and partners to solve creative and production-related issues
Collaborate closely with Business Affairs, Production, Finance, and Marketing to ensure alignment across timelines, budgets, and creative needs
Work in lockstep with Business Affairs on budgets, deal memos, delivery of content, and talent contracts
Survey and analyze competitive networks and programming to ensure the Network remains vibrant and ahead of the pack
Foster a creatively courageous environment where big thinkers, diverse characters, and bold ideas are rewarded and encouraged