Manager Development and Original Series Fuse - West Coast

Manager Development & Original Series is responsible for creating, developing, and executing new concepts for fuse. Researches trends and creates ideas to develop projects that integrate ad sales initiatives and programming through advertising opportunities. Provides creative input during all stages of development, including casting, scripting, graphics, and production of all development content. Writes show pitches and manages all departmental reports, databases, and metrics. Facilitates and records multi-platform and online asset delivery for all relevant departments. Creates and maintains relationships within the industry to bring projects to fuse for linear television as well as multi-platform programming. Orchestrates the casting process and coordinates the post-production approval process. Participates in special projects as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with three to five years experience in Development/Production at a cable network or established production company. Will have experience in Project Management with the ability to maintain production schedules and their deliverables. Must be a self-starter who possesses excellent organizational skills, diplomacy and a high level of energy and commitment. Will be a team player with the ability to multi-task and work effectively in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment. Will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop good working relationships internally and externally. Will be creative while maintaining consistency with the fuse brand, knowledgeable of TV landscape, and have extensive production experience. Must be computer proficient with advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Must be flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.