Vice President - Development

Hiring Organization--------------------------------EMPLOYER ID: COXCOMPANY URL: http://www.cox.com/CoxCareer/COMPANY NAME: Cox CommunicationsCOMPANY PROFILE: About Travel ChannelLaunched in February 1987, and recently acquired by Cox Enterprises, the Travel Channel is the only television network devoted exclusively to travel entertainment. The Travel Channel, in 88 million U.S. homes, is a dedicated and trusted window on the world, bringing knowledge, insight and information to a community of people who want to experience their world and satisfy their curiosity. From the inspiration on-air, to the planning and booking online, to providing mobile text, audio and video content on the ground, to creating an online travel community for consumers to share their experiences at travelchannel.com when the voyage is over - Travel Channel Media and its businesses are part of the journey every step of the way.About Cox EnterprisesCox Communications is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises and is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the U.S., Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services in partnership with Sprint (NYSE: S). Cox Business Services is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. We have a tradition of encouraging a wide diversity of talents through a broad range of hiring practices.CONTACT INFORMATION:--------------------------------NAME: POSITION: COUNTRY CODE: USPOSTAL CODE: 30348REGION: GAMUNICIPALITY: AtlantaADDRESS: 1400 Lake Hearn Drive, NE PHONE: FAX: EMAIL: R5291236806446@posttrak.arbita.net
JOB POSTING INFORMATION--------------------------------JOB TITLE: Vice President - DevelopmentSSONETCODE: 2920020JOB CATEGORY: Media and ArtsJOB AREA: FUNCTION CODE: OTHINDUSTRY CODE: OTHJOB STATUS: Full TimeCOUNTRY: USPOSTAL CODE: 20815REGION: MDMUNICIPALITY: Chevy ChaseSALARY LEVEL: Salary commensurate with experienceBENEFITS:--------------------------------JOB DESCRIPTION:JOB DESCRIPTIONVice President - Development The Vice President, Development is as a key member of the Travel Channel Content Team. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Content, the VP contributes to strategic planning and executing programming strategies through the development and production process.
Responsibilities:
1. Develop and maintain relationships with Production Community and independent producers; solicit topics from prospective producers, and employ skills pertaining to the development/refining of editorial content and scripting.
2. Supervise editorial management of pilots with Senior Directors and Executive Producers.
3. Serve as Executive Producer on certain pilots, working with multiple outside production companies on multiple pilots simultaneously and in coordination with internal departments to ensure timely and on-budget development, production and delivery of commissions, co-productions, and development projects.
4. Collaborate with producers/writers/agents/distributors to secure financing.
5. Oversee development of new content as well as research, conceive and create fresh, new ideas.
6. Review scripts, treatments and other materials for development and production.
7. Evaluate proposals, producers work, and refine as needed in preparation for (and throughout) production.
8. Present projects and solicit international interest through internal buy-in process.
9. Inform and involve key departments on projects throughout all stages of the pipeline to maximize their value to the company.
10. Maintain adherence and accountability for all aspects of TCMs editorial, budgetary, and production standards as well as contractual requirements for programming.
11. Represent TCM at key programming markets, conventions and other functions as designated by the SVP, Content.--------------------------------QUALIFICATIONS:Requirements:
* Bachelors degree in related field or an equivalent combination of skills, training and hands-on experience.
* 8-10 years hands-on development and production experience in long-form and short-from non-fictional genres, general entertainment, and/or LIVE TV events.
* Proven record of demonstrated creativity with an ability to generate new ideas and translate them into high-quality TV programs.
* An independent thinker and idea-generator who is also a team player.
* Proficiency in TV production economics and management.
* Ability to manage outside producers, build credibility and strong working relationships with other internal executives and generate commitment to goals.
* Knowledge of all aspects of contemporary production and post-production capabilities.
* Outstanding editorial judgment and creative abilities, strong verbal and written communications skills, and demonstrated leadership skills.
* Must have the legal right to work in the United States.--------------------------------START DATE: END DATE: APPLY TO EMAIL: R5291236806446@posttrak.arbita.netAPPLY TO URL: http://posttrak.arbita.net/cgi-bin/PostTrak.cgi?RefCode=R5291236806446

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