Development Manager
Snapchat is the camera used by millions of people every day to Snap with family, watch Stories from friends, see events from around the world, and explore expertly curated content from top publishers. In short, we are a passionate team working hard to build the best platform in the world for communication and storytelling.
We’re looking for a Development Manager to join Team Snapchat! Working closely with the Content team, you'll collaborate with the Original Shows team in our Los Angeles, CA headquarters to oversee the development and production of scripted and unscripted programming.
What you'll do:
Help oversee development and production for unscripted and docu series programming — from pitch to pilot
Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement Snapchat’s Original
Content strategy
Represent Snapchat’s shows by acting as the main point of contact to external creative partners during each show’s development phase
Cultivate and maintain relationships with writers, agents, producers, directors, actors,
authors, filmmakers, and playwrights
Collaborate with and educate external production and media partners
Read and/or review treatments, scripts, pilots, rough cuts, and final cuts
Generate ideas for new shows and field pitches from outside producers
Potentially manage a Development Associate(s)
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
10+ years TV or digital video development experience who has successfully launched several shows
5+ years experience managing teams
Preferred qualifications:
An experienced creative with exceptional editorial judgment and deep industry rolodexes
A leader with a defined and focused creative vision, as well as strong organizational skills
A strong communicator who works well under pressure
An innovative thinker / idea generator who’s skilled at development
A passionate Snapchatter!