Manager, Scripted Comedy Development

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox Entertainment is seeking a Manager, Scripted Comedy Development, working underneath the Vice President, Comedy, to be an integral part of the team and creative process. The Manager, Scripted Comedy Development will help source IP, field pitches, and review submissions for scripted comedy television series. The Manager, Scripted Comedy Development should be a TRUE fan of comedy and enjoy attending shows and festivals to source new talent and ideas, especially someone who has their finger on the pulse of the marketplace with great talent, representative, and buyer relationships across town. The Manager works across a television slate representative of our FES brand, helping to shape its future.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source and assess screenplays, books, articles, life rights, shows, digital concepts, sizzles, writers, comedians and short form content – as well as other forms of IP – to build out and sustain a robust comedy pipeline
• Work closely with writers and comedy development team to develop ideas and concepts for the slate
• Collate notes and contribute feedback to writers as part of the script development process
• Maintain a database of slate submissions and active development; as well as ongoing talent relations
• Liaison with other departments to help facilitate life cycle of a project from deal making to production
• Other duties as assigned by management team
   

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 2+ years of experience in scripted comedy
• Up to date knowledge of various network/studio trends
• Eagerness to grow education on comedy development and production.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as projects progress in the production life-cycle
• Meticulously organized and able to multi-task
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and Zoom
• Self-starter with a great attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professionalism, discretion, and good judgement in all interactions with co-workers and industry professionals
• Familiarity with physical production and related schedules
   

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Understanding of the international market
• Contacts at networks and distributors
• On-set creative producing experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $80,000.00-90,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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