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Director, Digital Development
Viacom
Hollywood, CA, United States
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Overview and Responsibilities
Comedy Central is seeking a Manager/Director (DOE) to help oversee original content development for our digital platforms such as Comedycentral.com, social platforms, wireless distribution, etc.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Keep abreast of new talent and current pop culture via attending shows at night, scouring the internet, etc.
• Bring talent of interest in for general meetings
• Review submissions, field pitches for and assist in booking digital content
• Provide feedback on talent's material
• Take pitches from producers, agents, managers, production companies, writers, actors, comedians, directors, animators, etc.
• Research and develop ideas that originate from both internal sources and acquired pitches
• Help oversee pre-production, design, on-site production and post for all digital content
Basic Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the entertainment industry specifically in digital/short-form comedy development
Additional Qualifications
• Knowledge of, and relationships with, key players in the production industry
• Deep and current knowledge of social media, television, comedy and pop culture
• Understanding of the sensibility of the channel, and the ability both to execute it and expand upon it
• Strong written & oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and ability to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal & organizational skills
We’re an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Viacom provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family or parental status, age, veteran or disability status, or other protected status.