Unscripted Showrunner: LED Virtual Studio Pilot Creator

darkslope; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Slope is seeking an experienced Unscripted Showrunner to oversee the creative and production execution of a slate of short-form unscripted pilot projects. This is a hands-on contract role requiring someone who can efficiently guide multiple concepts from development through production and post-production while maintaining strong editorial standards, schedule discipline, and budget awareness.

Like traditional productions, these pilots will be produced in a controlled studio environment,

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Showrunner or senior producer in unscripted television or digital content.
• Demonstrated success delivering factual, documentary, lifestyle or entertainment programming.
• Strong editorial judgment and storytelling ability.
• Experience producing studio-based programming with directors and post teams.
• Familiarity with virtual production, LED volumes, and AI-assisted tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative vision and editorial direction for multiple short-form pilots.
• Refine concepts, formats, and episode outlines.
• Develop production approaches for LED virtual production stages.
• Collaborate with directors, virtual production teams, and tech staff to integrate visuals and AI elements.
• Prepare productions for studio execution, including scripting and planning.
• Oversee studio production and post-production to meet creative objectives and budgets.
• Provide editorial feedback and approve cuts through final delivery.
• Maintain schedules and milestones across pilots.
• Collaborate with executives on strategy and audience positioning.

Skills

Showrunner

Executive Producer

Editorial judgment

Studio production

LED virtual production

AI-assisted workflows

Virtual production workflows

Multi-project management

Streaming & digital audiences

Tools

LED volumes

AI-assisted assets

Job description

Dark Slope is seeking an experienced Unscripted Showrunner to oversee the creative and production execution of a slate of short-form unscripted pilot projects. This is a hands-on contract role requiring someone who can efficiently guide multiple concepts from development through production and post-production while maintaining strong editorial standards, schedule discipline, and budget awareness.

Like traditional productions, these pilots will be produced in a controlled studio environment,