Sr. Development Specialist, Local Original Production, Poland

HBO Polska sp. z.o.o.; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery in Poland is seeking a seasoned scripted content developer to lead local HBO Max projects, shaping the creative direction and growth of Polish original series.

You will oversee development with writers and producers, build industry relationships, evaluate scripts, and provide editorial notes to ensure compelling storytelling. This role follows a hybrid work model and reports to the Lead, Original Production Poland, contributing to long-term strategy and high-quality output.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience in scripted content development, preferably gained within a broadcaster, streaming platform, production company or other audiovisual organisation.
• Strong understanding of the scripted development process, including story structure, character development, script evaluation and creative feedback.
• Ability to analyse scripts, treatments and project materials and translate editorial observations into clear, practical notes.
• Good knowledge of the local audiovisual market, creative talent landscape and audience expectations, with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, reliability and sound judgement in handling creative, business and talent-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the development of scripted series projects in close collaboration with screenwriters, producers and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the audiovisual industry to identify, source and develop high-quality scripted projects, while identifying, recommending and helping secure screenwriters, creators and creative talent.
• Prepare editorial evaluations, script analyses and development notes for scripted projects at various stages of development.
• Contribute to defining the creative vision, artistic direction and core premises of new scripted series projects, while shaping their long-term creative direction and development strategy.
• Provide creative guidance and constructive feedback to writers to support the highest possible quality of storytelling, structure and character development.
• Collaborate closely with creative producers, showrunners, directors and other key creative partners throughout the development process.
• Work in close partnership with the HBO Max Development and Production team and report directly to the Lead, Original Production Poland to ensure alignment on creative priorities, timelines and project objectives.

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are… When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

At HBO Max, storytelling takes center stage. We're one of the world's most iconic entertainment brands - home to bold originals and unforgettable characters. While audiences binge award-winning content, breaking news, and sports around the clock, our teams stay busy at work creating what's next in streaming. From Succession, Euphoria, and The Sopranos to global franchises like Game of Thrones and Harry Potter, our content sparks conversation and shapes culture. HBO Max delivers boundary-pushing stories across genres and platforms, connecting millions of viewers across 90 countries globally- and we're just getting started. We're home to the most talked about shows and movies, granting audiences access to the worlds of HBO, Harry Potter, DC, Warner Bros., ID, Adult Swim, A24, and more. Turn your streaming obsession into a career- we're hiring!

To Stanowisko

To stanowisko odpowiada za rozwój lokalnych projektów serialowych, współpracę z talentami kreatywnymi oraz wspieranie wysokiej jakości opowiadania historii dla HBO Max w Polsce. Będziesz mieć bezpośredni wpływ na kierunek kreatywny nowych produkcji oraz rozwój portfolio lokalnych produkcji oryginalnych.

Zakres Obowiązków

• Nadzorowanie i koordynowanie rozwoju projektów serialowych we ścisłej współpracy ze scenarzystami, producentami oraz odpowiednimi interesariuszami wewnętrznymi.
• Budowanie i utrzymywanie silnych relacji w branży audiowizualnej w celu identyfikowania, pozyskiwania i rozwijania wysokiej jakości projektów serialowych, a także identyfikowania, rekomendowania i wspierania pozyskiwania scenarzystów, twórców oraz talentów kreatywnych.
• Przygotowywanie ocen redakcyjnych, analiz scenariuszy oraz notatek rozwojowych dla projektów serialowych na różnych etapach rozwoju.
• Współtworzenie wizji kreatywnej, kierunku artystycznego oraz głównych założeń nowych projektów serialowych, a także kształtowanie ich długoterminowego kierunku kreatywnego i strategii rozwoju.
• Zapewnianie twórczego wsparcia i konstruktywnej informacji zwrotnej dla scenarzystów w celu osiągnięcia najwyższej jakości narracji, struktury oraz rozwoju postaci.
• Ścisła współpraca z producentami kreatywnymi, showrunnerami, reżyserami oraz innymi kluczowymi partnerami kreatywnymi na wszystkich etapach procesu rozwoju.
• Ścisła współpraca z zespołem HBO Max Development and Production oraz bezpośrednie raportowanie do Lead, Original Production Poland w celu zapewnienia zgodności priorytetów kreatywnych, harmonogramów oraz celów projektowych.

Nasze Oczekiwania

• Odpowiednie doświadczenie zawodowe w rozwoju treści fabularnych, najlepiej zdobyte w stacji telewizyjnej, platformie streamingowej, firmie produkcyjnej lub innej organizacji audiowizualnej.
• Dogłębne zrozumienie procesu rozwoju projektów fabularnych, w tym struktury historii, budowania postaci, oceny scenariuszy oraz udzielania kreatywnej informacji zwrotnej.
• Umiejętność analizowania scenariuszy, treatmentów i materiałów projektowych oraz przekładania obserwacji redakcyjnych na jasne, praktyczne i konstruktywne rekomendacje.
• Dobra znajomość lokalnego rynku audiowizualnego, środowiska talentów kreatywnych oraz oczekiwań odbiorców, połączona z umiejętnością budowania zaufanych relacji z zespołami wewnętrznymi i partnerami kreatywnymi.
• Wysoki poziom profesjonalizmu, dyskrecji, rzetelności oraz umiejętności podejmowania trafnych decyzji w obszarze zagadnień kreatywnych, biznesowych i związanych z talentami.

Your New Role

This role is responsible for developing local scripted series projects, partnering with creative talent and supporting high-quality storytelling for HBO Max in Poland. You will have a direct impact on the creative direction of new productions and the growth of the local original content slate.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Oversee and coordinate the development of scripted series projects in close collaboration with screenwriters, producers and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the audiovisual industry to identify, source and develop high-quality scripted projects, while identifying, recommending and helping secure screenwriters, creators and creative talent.
• Prepare editorial evaluations, script analyses and development notes for scripted projects at various stages of development.
• Contribute to defining the creative vision, artistic direction and core premises of new scripted series projects, while shaping their long-term creative direction and development strategy;
• Provide creative guidance and constructive feedback to writers to support the highest possible quality of storytelling, structure and character development;
• Collaborate closely with creative producers, showrunners, directors and other key creative partners throughout the development process.
• Work in close partnership with the HBO Max Development and Production team and report directly to the Lead, Original Production Poland to ensure alignment on creative priorities, timelines and project objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant professional experience in scripted content development, preferably gained within a broadcaster, streaming platform, production company or other audiovisual organisation.
• Strong understanding of the scripted development process, including story structure, character development, script evaluation and creative feedback.
• Ability to analyse scripts, treatments and project materials and translate editorial observations into clear, practical and constructive notes.
• Good knowledge of the local audiovisual market, creative talent landscape and audience expectations, combined with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal teams and external creative partners.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, reliability and sound judgement in handling creative, business and talent-related matters.

#CCE Hybrid Working

This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia's premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery's leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.