Junior Scripted Creative Executive

The Apple Originals team are looking for a Junior Scripted Creative Executive to help develop and deliver unmissable shows for Apple TV+. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small commissioning team to work on premium drama and comedy series with global appeal and reach. You’ll be supporting the scripted commissioners in managing the development pipeline, liaising with external partners, and supporting the development, production, and delivery of our series. 

Description

Maintaining a close working relationship with the Commissioning Executives and leadership team. Attending and contributing to the team’s editorial and strategy discussions Giving detailed informed feedback on scripts under consideration, in development or in production Researching and identifying IP for development, both independently and in collaboration with the book scouting team. Identifying and building relationships with new talent, particularly up-and-coming writers and directors Helping to staff writers’ rooms as well as creating director lists and on-screen talent lists for projects in development and production Tracking script amendments and otherwise supporting the Commissioning Executives through production. Watching dailies, assemblies and cuts, giving feedback where required. Assisting with music, grade and sound mix viewings, giving notes where required. Creating Keynote decks for internal strategy and slate presentations Building relationships with other key stakeholders across the organisation such as production, music, marketing etc..

Minimum Qualifications

• You are likely a script editor, story producer, junior development executive, or a creative producer with strong editorial instincts, with demonstrable experience of working closely with writers. Ideally you will have at least two credits on delivered scripted series.
• As well as clear experience in drama and/or comedy development, you will have practical experience of seeing shows through production to delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• You will have outstanding creative instincts, with an ability to give clear, constructive editorial notes to writers and producers.
• You’ll be an avid TV viewer, interested in trends and audience appetites, with a good understanding of the global scripted television landscape along with a network of relationships with producers, writers and agents in the UK.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of how to collaborate closely.
• We need a resourceful, confident team-player, able to handle a range of responsibilities across a diverse slate of projects.
• This position requires a can-do problem solver who is able to prioritise and exercise initiative and good judgement, and who is willing to make the role their own.