Unscripted Development Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

BBH Entertainment is the development arm of the global creative agency Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH). Recent highlights include the creation of Exposure on Hulu, Depeche Mode Documentary Spirits in the Forest, Tribeca best series winner Girls Room and in production on their docu Woodstock ‘99 with Netflix and Raw. In addition to developing traditional unbranded TV, film and digital projects; the agency helps our clients learn how to own and co-create IP in partnership with Hollywood talent, and in turn monetize that IP. 

Job Description

BBH Entertainment is looking for a driven, innovative and experienced Manager of Unscripted Development to support our growing team and slate. The Manager of Unscripted Development will work closely with the Head of Entertainment to grow the active development slate, oversee the creative development of unscripted series, and provide creative and organizational support to the Entertainment department. In addition, the Manager of Unscripted Development will identify IP and relevant source material, track market trends, and build relationships with creators, networks, and talent. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Develop and creatively drive unscripted projects in all stages of development and production
  • Ideate original IP and formats around network mandates and brand briefs
  • Create pitch materials alongside project producers (client facing and network facing)
  • Track internal documents and processes
  • Seek out, evaluate and develop original unscripted programming in collaboration with creators, partners and industry contacts.
  • Develop talent relationships
  • Support core agency creative ideas

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in content development at a studio, production company, or network/streamer. 
  • An excellent writer and creative researcher with strong communication skills and the ability to clearly and effectively present your perspective
  • A passion for unscripted entertainment and a strong immersion in pop culture
  • An imaginative and innovative mind-set with a strong creative sensibility
  • Be good and nice

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE :

  • Added value to any briefed creative project
  • Aiding in conception of new ideas as well as creatively driving current slate
  • Driving business and creative growth 
  • Well executive management of unscripted slate and driving network pitches 
  • Being a team player within a big creative team

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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