Development Executive - Connect3 Media

Cineflix; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media production company is seeking a Development Executive to source and manage original unscripted content. This full-time role, with a hybrid working model, requires 5+ years of experience in unscripted development, a strong network of industry contacts, and the ability to manage teams effectively. Candidates should be highly organized and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in unscripted development including 2+ years in a senior position.
• Experience with development of a wide range of unscripted content including lifestyle to reality.
• Strong list of industry contacts with priority in the USA and UK markets.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and developing original unscripted content.
• Analyzing IP opportunities for development.
• Building pitch decks and writing copy.
• Managing and coordinating with in-house teams.
• Identifying programming opportunities based on cultural trends.

Skills

5+ years in unscripted development

Experience with variety of unscripted content

Strong industry contacts in USA and UK

Team management experience

Critical thinking

High attention to detail

Time management and organization

Work independently and in a team

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

The Company

C3 Media has built a reputation for working with talented creative partners around the world to tell impactful stories. Combining strong creative experience with a transparent and entrepreneurial mindset, the C3 team develops, produces, and delivers premium content that drives viewership, builds engagement and adds subscriber value for its broadcast, streaming and platform partners worldwide. C3 Media is based in Montreal and is a subsidiary of Cineflix Media.

The Role

Connect3 Media (C3) is currently looking to fill the full‑time role of Development Executive based in either our Toronto or London, UK offices on a hybrid schedule. Reporting to the President of C3, the Development Executive will be responsible for helping grow and manage C3’s slate of original unscripted productions. The ideal candidate will utilize their experience and existing relationships with USA and UK based network executives, showrunners and talent to develop and cultivate ideas for new and original content.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sourcing and developing original unscripted content
• Bringing in potential projects – analyze various IP opportunities to identify potential content for development in the broadcast space
• Building pitch decks and writing copy
• Helping to manage and coordinate with in‑house research team
• Accumulate knowledge of networks’ schedules and trends and identify programming opportunities based on current cultural trends
• Coordinating project‑specific pitch materials with Executive Producer and internal teams
• Aggressively develop, secure, and maintain good relationships with the creative community including talent, agents, and network buyers
• Other tasks as assigned by the manager

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years in unscripted development including 2+ years in a senior position
• Experience with development of a wide range of unscripted content including lifestyle to reality, series, premium and feature docs
• Strong list of industry contacts and connection with priority in the USA and UK markets
• Experience managing a team including freelancers and researchers
• Critical thinking
• High attention to detail
• Time management and good organization
• Able to work independently and in a team setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, Canva
• Strong and sensitive communication skills

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to the Director, Human Resources, Mackenzie Graham, via the link provided. No phone calls please.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected will be contacted.

Cineflix Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment. Cineflix welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.