Senior Director Scripted Development

The Company

Creating, producing, and distributing distinctive factual and scripted programming, the Cineflix Media group includes Cineflix Productions, Cineflix Rights, Cineflix Studios, Buccaneer Media, Connect3 Media, Husk Media, Shiny Screens Entertainment, and a hub of producers from the US, UK, and Canada with whom we share strategic partnerships through joint ventures, first-look deals, and co-productions. With a catalogue of more than 6,000 hours of select programming across a wide range of genres, Cineflix is behind some of TV’s most popular and long-running shows.

The Role

Cineflix Productions is currently looking for an experienced candidate with a strong background in high volume MOW / TV Movie development to fill the role of Senior Director of Scripted Development (SDSD).

Reporting to the Vice President, Scripted, Cineflix Productions (VP), the SDSD will be responsible for helping grow and manage Cineflix Productions slate of tv and streamer movies, with an emphasis on network relations and pitching projects, as well as managing the day-to-day operations of the development team. This is a full-time position, ideally based in our Toronto, Ontario office, however we are accepting applications Canada-wide.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of Cineflix Productions’ original development of scripted projects – with a principal focus on original TV movies / features at a high volume.
Work closely with the VP to increase the slate of projects with existing network partners and expand to new networks in North America and internationally.
Manage all aspects of the development process including, story IP sourcing and research, talent relationships, shaping the creative, overseeing decks, and providing notes on scripts.
Develop content across multiple genres, including true crime, holiday, romance, horror, thriller etc.
Help set and manage deadlines in accordance with the slate pipeline.
Work with writers and agents across multiple genres to help source material and manage the development process.
Convey Cineflix Productions’ scripted strategy to key industry players such as agents, creatives, industry executives and network and streamer commissioning executives.
Participate in internal status reports, business, and greenlight meetings pertaining to the Cineflix Productions development slate.
Other duties as assigned by the VP.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum 7 years of scripted creative development experience with a production company or broadcaster.
Experienced in high-volume MOW/TV Movie development
Knowledge and experience across multiple genres, including true crime, holiday, romance, horror, thriller etc.
Experience in identifying original scripted programming for various outlets (cable, streaming, premium).
Proven experience and working relationships with networks (U.S. and Canada)
Relationships with agents, writers, content creators.
A risk-taking mind-set: Must be open to thinking outside of traditional formats and broadcast models.
Excellent writing and communications skills.
Highly motivated with an ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Great ability to establish contacts and open doors.
Ability to travel on an “as needed basis”.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to the Director of Human Resources, Mackenzie Graham, at https://cineflix.bamboohr.com/careers/71

No phone calls please.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected will be contacted.

Please be aware that recruitment-related scams from illegitimate companies have increased. If you are being considered for this position, you will only be contacted by someone from our recruitment team with an official @cineflix.com email address

Cineflix Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment. Cineflix welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process