Vice President, Creative Affairs

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Global Media operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Division StoryA+E Global Media is not in the television business. It’s in the storytelling business. Our job is to bring consumers new ways to experience those stories. We get up every day excited to discover new talent, narratives and characters, and live for any chance to shepherd a great idea through development to air.

Job Description

THE ROLE: Vice President, Creative Affairs

A+E Networks has an amazing VP opportunity in Los Angeles managing the creative process for A+E Studios development of new scripted programming and, current scripted series programming production.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Actively pitch and sell series to both established buyers (e.g., streamers, networks) and emerging platforms, leveraging relationships and insight to drive sales and new shows.

• Supervise all divisions for programs and series; review and approve outlines, scripts, rough cuts, budgets and post-production

• Help manage a series and development slate

• Act as liaison between the Network Departments (Production, Publicity, Business Affairs, Casting, etc.) to streamline the flow of information.  Manage the flow of information for projects in production and development.

• Network with suppliers and develop new relationships in search of new creative material

• Participate in notes meetings, giving feedback on projects. Review and discuss creative notes on all submitted creative materials

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• 15+ years of creative affairs and production experience in a major media environment

• Extensive relationships with top-level producers, content providers, and distributors

• Track record of success in development, program creation, and selling

• Strong leadership and motivational skills, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships

• Experience developing a diverse creative team on shows

• Experience managing outside producers; building credibility and strong working relationships

• Experience managing a slate of multiple television projects simultaneously

CompensationAnnual Pay Range: $224,349 - $262,488Annual Incentive Target: 25.00%

The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the

minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will

be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills,

competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation

package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at www.aegm.com/careers.

A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle.  The company’s employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee’s race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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