Development Executive, Film and Television

Ubisoft Film & TV is seeking to fill its Development Executive position. Based entirely in Los Angeles this person will work alongside the creative team in the development production and delivery of a slate of IP-based and original films and TV series.  

Candidates should have a passion for and engagement with the video game industry knowledge of and experience in the film and television development process outstanding communication skills strong relationships across the film and television industry be highly organized self-starting and able to evaluate material and prepare excellent creative notes.

INITIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working closely with the VP of Film & TV to expand the companys slate by conceptualizing building and pushing forward IP-based and original film and TV projects.
• Working closely with the creative team to support ongoing projects by providing notes on creative material and assisting in the packaging and staffing of writers directors and department heads.
• Maintaining a robust working knowledge of the IP in Ubisofts library and identifying opportunities for adaptation into film and TV.
• Creating strong visual decks and creative materials that clearly synthesize and communicate the IP and UFTs vision for the project to creative partners.
• Evaluating submitted material and providing succinct recommendations to senior executives regarding compatibility with UFTs slate needs.
• Maintaining deep knowledge of writers directors producers and actors across genres relevant to UFT while proactively identifying talent and generating regular general meetings with creatives the team should know.
• Building and maintaining key relationships with executives at buyers agencies management and production companies across film and television.
• Understanding and maintaining an up-to-date view of buyer mandates priorities and needs across film and television.
• Maintaining a strong understanding of competitive film and television development activity marketplace trends and comparable IP-driven production companies.

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects and competing priorities in a demanding fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guideline.

The Los Angeles base salary range for this full-time position is $95000 - $115000. The Compensation details reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus stock options or benefits. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time