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Vp, Animation Development
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Burbank, CA, United States
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Overview and Responsibilities
The VP, Animation Development at Nickelodeon will:
• Develop new animated content for Nickelodeon
• Liaison with animation community (agents, managers, artists, producers, writers, directors) and serve as the point person for Nickelodeon animated pitches
• Oversee animated content in conjunction with show production executives
• Track competitive animation development/programming
• Help identify potential creators, showrunners, writers and directors
• Create presentations/network pitches on animated properties to develop
• Work closely with talent relations to scout new talent for animation development
• Hold weekly meetings with Nickelodeon execs and manage flow of material and information to all support teams.
• Evaluate sample scripts and submissions
• Attend animation festivals, industry seminars, film festivals
• Stay aware of competitive animation development/programming
• Assist Nickelodeon research groups and attend all animation focus groups
Basic Qualifications
• 5 years experience in animation related work
• Knowledge of animation production and financial management
Additional Qualifications
• College Graduate preferred
• Excellent writing skills and knowledge of script (character/story) structure
• Excellent knowledge of kid audience and values
• Good communication skills and management skills
• Ability to make decisions and problem-solve
• Hard-working self-starter with an aptitude for the start-up environment