Manager, Unscripted Snap Originals
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 Manager to join Team Snapchat! Working on the Content team, you'll be on the Original Shows team in our Los Angeles, CA headquarters to oversee development and creation of unscripted reality, documentary and factual original programming.
What You'll Do
Help oversee development of Snap Originals unscripted programming — from pitch to pilot to series air, including to read and/or review pitches, treatments, pilots, rough cuts, and final cuts
Represent Snap Originals by acting a key point of contact to external creative partners during shows’ development, production and delivery
Collaborate with senior management to inform and implement Snapchat’s Original Content strategy
Generate ideas for new shows and field pitches from outside producers and talent
Leverage, cultivate and maintain relationships with third-party production companies, agents and showrunners
Collaborate with internal teams from Marketing and Comms through Research and Product
Collaborate with and educate external partners in order to develop a robust pipeline of first of its kind mobile programming
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
7-10+ years reality TV development and production experience who has successfully launched several hit shows as either an executive or showrunner
Exceptional editorial judgment and a strong POV on reality tv and how to produce non-manufactured, character-driven storytelling
Preferred Qualifications
Experience producing a wide range of unscripted programming (docuseries, factual, documentary) with emphasis on developing and overseeing character-driven docuseries
A strong communicator with excellent track record of creative leadership
Proven ability to manage and guide 3rd party production companies and showrunners
Must have strong organizational skills and work well under pressure
An innovative thinker / idea generator who’s skilled at development / experience in reality TV production
Entrepreneurial spirit
Passionate about Snap Originals, Snapchat, and the potential to create a new interactive content model