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Apple Originals Creative Development Executive (15 months Fixed Term Contract)

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London, England

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Summary

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

Role Number:200445412

An Apple Originals Creative Executive has the ability to procure and identify exciting new material in the premium television space, provide creative guidance to producers and talent in the development of these shows, and be able to oversee these projects through production and post production. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small specialist creative team who work on premium content with global appeal and reach. The Creative Development Executive will be working with A list talent on screen and off, growing a slate of exciting new drama. They will be part of the powerhouse of our development effort in the region and be responsible for working with writers to get scripts to green light stage. This person will provide creative guidance to producers and talent in the development of these shows, and be able to oversee these projects through production and post production. You will constantly be building a network of talent relationships and spotting the next big trends in global scripted TV within the UK.

Key Qualifications

Ideally you’ll have pedigree in developing and commissioning successful drama series’ for mainstream broadcasters and/or streamers
A proven track record of championing multiple projects from script to production
Extensive work experience in script editing, development is a must as well as ideally some exec producing experience
Credible and capable of offering creative input through production and in edit
A strong and relevant network with premium talent (producers, writers and directors) in the UK and US
You will be considered an industry thought leader within the creative community in the UK
A deep understanding of the global content landscape, particularly the SVODs
Strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of how to collaborate closely with high end talent
We need a team-player, able to handle a myriad of responsibilities across a diverse slate of projects
This is a demanding, dynamic and high-volume position that requires a can-do problem solver who is able to prioritise, pivot when necessary, and exercise initiative and good judgement.

Description

- Source and assess scripts, pitches and other underlying intellectual property for Apple series potential. - Guide producers and writers in the development of story and scripts. - Meetings with agents and key talent to identify potential projects. - Run all creative aspects of development, casting, production and post-production. - Close working relationship editorially with Creative Director, Europe worldwide video. - Attending script review meetings and helping with drafts. - Researching books and providing notes where appropriate on IP. - Developing a compelling slate of shows that resonate in market and travel globally.