Development Executive, Film and Television

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

Job Description

Ubisoft Film & TV is seeking to fill its Development Executive position. Based entirely in Los Angeles, this person will work alongside the creative team in the development, production, and delivery of a slate of IP-based and original films and TV series.

Candidates should have a passion for and engagement with the video game industry, knowledge of and experience in the film and television development process, outstanding communication skills, strong relationships across the film and television industry, be highly organized, self-starting, and able to evaluate material and prepare excellent creative notes.

INITIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working closely with the VP of Film & TV to expand the company’s slate by conceptualizing, building, and pushing forward IP-based and original film and TV projects.
• Working closely with the creative team to support ongoing projects by providing notes on creative material, and assisting in the packaging and staffing of writers, directors, and department heads.
• Maintaining a robust working knowledge of the IP in Ubisoft’s library and identifying opportunities for adaptation into film and TV.
• Creating strong visual decks and creative materials that clearly synthesize and communicate the IP and UFT’s vision for the project to creative partners.
• Evaluating submitted material and providing succinct recommendations to senior executives regarding compatibility with UFT’s slate needs.
• Maintaining deep knowledge of writers, directors, producers, and actors across genres relevant to UFT, while proactively identifying talent and generating regular general meetings with creatives the team should know.
• Building and maintaining key relationships with executives at buyers, agencies, management and production companies across film and television.
• Understanding and maintaining an up-to-date view of buyer mandates, priorities, and needs across film and television.
• Maintaining a strong understanding of competitive film and television development activity, marketplace trends, and comparable IP-driven production companies.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as an executive at a production company, studio, or network.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and package film and/or television projects.
• Deep understanding of the entertainment landscape, including film, television, books, games, and social media.
• Exceptional ability to evaluate scripts, treatments, outlines, pitch materials, cuts, and other creative materials, and provide thoughtful, actionable notes.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive projects and competing priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guideline.

The Los Angeles base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000 - $115,000. The Compensation details reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, stock options, or benefits.