Development and Scripted Production Executive

Independent Association of Prep Schools; Montreal, Halifax, Vancouver, Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Development and Scripted Production Executive to champion Indigenous storytelling and oversee English-language scripted content. This role involves guiding producers, managing development processes, and ensuring compliance with funding bodies, while also representing the organization at industry events.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in production, communication, or business.
• Experience working with Indigenous organizations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and supervision to producers on development and production projects.
• Manage APTN’s development process and oversee independently produced scripted programs.
• Approve all creative materials related to development and scripted production.

Skills

Broadcasting knowledge

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline

Job description

Development and Scripted Production Executive

Job Information

Author: ahnationtalk

Date: May 21, 2025

Type: Full Time

Company: Aboriginal Peoples Television Network

Location:

Development and Scripted Production Executive

Are you passionate about championing Indigenous voices and storytelling? APTN is seeking a visionary leader to guide the next wave of English-language scripted content—nurturing creators, shaping powerful narratives, and bringing Indigenous stories to life on screen. Join one of Canada’s top employers and help shape the future of Indigenous media from pitch to premiere.

Highlights of this opportunity:

• Provide guidance, development, and supervision to producers on development projects in English.
• Provide guidance, development, and supervision to producers on the production of all scripted series in English.
• Liaise with producers, creative teams, and partner broadcasters on development and scripted production projects.
• Commission original programming based on Programming Department priorities, the APTN strategic plan, and in accordance with the CRTC broadcast license.
• Manage APTN’s development process, shepherding commissioned development projects through to delivery.
• Manage the production and delivery of independently produced scripted programs.
• Contribute to the review, evaluation, and recommendation of all project proposals.
• Make content and financial decisions, negotiate principal terms.
• Represent APTN at industry festivals, seminars, and other outreach opportunities, including funding agencies and viewers.
• Receive pitches, visit production sets and facilities to assert Programming Department interests.
• Approve all creative materials related to development and scripted production.
• Participate in speaking engagements, source and scout Indigenous talent.
• Ensure compliance with funding bodies’ submission deadlines.
• Assist with project plans and budgets, ensuring expenditures stay within limits.
• Travel will be required, as assigned.

Your accomplishments and experience include:

• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline and 5 years of related experience (production, communication, or business), or equivalent combination of education, experience, and traditional knowledge.
• Broadcasting knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with Indigenous organizations and knowledge of Indigenous cultural perspectives is an asset.

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