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MANAGER, CREATIVE AFFAIRS - MARVISTA ENTERTAINMENT

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MANAGER, CREATIVE AFFAIRS - MARVISTA ENTERTAINMENT

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000
• Intermediate Level
Skills: Project Management Business Strategy & Development

Summary

We are looking to hire a Manager, Creative Affairs to join the Tubi team to help set up, oversee, and execute a slate of films for our indie and streaming platform pipeline spanning a variety of genres.

Category Project Manager 
Location Greater Los Angeles Area
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Aug 29, 2023
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Manager, Creative Affairs to join the Tubi team to help set up, oversee, and execute a slate of films for our indie and streaming platform pipeline spanning a variety of genres.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Source and assess screenplays, books, articles, life rights, concepts, sizzles, and short-form content – as well as other forms of intellectual property – in an effort to help build out and sustain a robust film pipeline
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external writers to develop ideas and concepts that are viable for the slate, buyer, and within the slate budget
  • Prepare pitch materials - decks, loglines, synopses, etc. - to sell concepts to various streaming and other network partners
  • Occasionally provides creative administrative support, and acts as a liaison with other departments
  • Coordinate onboarding for interns and regular FTEs
  • Manage readers and creative coverage
  • Provide guidance to Sr. Coordinator and below
  • Understand the creative cycle and team workflow
  • Filter scripts based on what the department can/cannot sell, has the ability to determine what scripts have the potential to move forward
  • Read scripts, script coverage, and additional sourcing of stories and IP
  • Provide notes on script development
  • Demonstrate entrepreneurship and passion for the creative work of the department
  • Sit in on pitches, takes notes, shadows calls/meetings, participates in the creative process; can write concept paragraphs, and has developed pitching skills
  • Support leaders in resolving issues and executing deliverables
  • Interface with lower-level producers, agents, managers, and creative execs to bring in a steady stream of creative materials and project submissions for review and analysis
  • Collaborate with senior executives on pitches and takes
  • Shadow moving projects from submission into active development to ultimately manage a slate of films from script development to physical production including on-set supervision, budgetary oversight, and final delivery of films in line with creative needs and delivery requirements
  • Other duties as assigned by upper management
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
  • 3+ years in scripted development or equivalent industry experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
  • Experience in independent film and television with a strong taste filter across a variety of genres
  • Experience in creating decks & one-sheets
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom & Slack.
  • Exhibits initiative and self-direction with the willingness to take on additional responsibility and growth as the company expands
  • Professionalism, discretion, and good judgment in all interactions with co-workers and industry professionals
  • Strong ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure
  • Fully understands elements of story structure, character, and plot
  • Successfully communicates feedback to the team
  • Actively contributes to the creative process and understands the market and key players
  • Creative aptitude, ability to give great creative notes and story notes that contribute to a robust television and film pipeline, great attitude, understanding of key players in the industry, strong problem-solving skills, collaborate well with others, sources creative materials and IP, familiarity with trends and up and coming directors and writers
  • Advanced writing, organization, and communication skills
NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
  • Production experience
  • True Crime and/or Documentary experience
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $70,000.00-85,000.00 annually for California. 

Job Type Full Time 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day
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