Job Description
The VP of Development will generate original, innovative and socially conscious TV & documentary concepts for the The Story Lab US. They will also be responsible for assisting the TSL Global Teams in selling TSL US formats in over 20 international markets, in addition to redeveloping and soliciting TSL Global Formats for domestic networks and Dentsu brand clients. They will maintain and grow their network of industry contacts, foster strategic partnerships with creative partners around the world and be responsible for regular outreach to content buyers. They will also be an idea generator, responsible for assessing buyer’s needs and developing concepts based on those specific requests, as well as developing content that aligns with The Story Lab US and Global initiatives. The VP will contribute to fostering and growing a diverse and inclusive work environment and developing a slate of content reflective of those priorities. The VP of Development will work directly under the EVP of Entertainment and develop concepts from the origin of idea & creation of pitch materials, through the pitch process and any development steps upon sale. Candidate must be able to think outside of the box while remaining conscious of the creative mandates of networks and studios.
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Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply. Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact recruiting@dentsuaegis.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.