Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
The Senior Vice President, Content & Development is responsible for the development of scripted content and programming for Telemundo Studios designed for all linear and streaming platforms. A significant component of the role will be leading development and content strategy across the studios, partnering closely with the content team, marketing, commercial, RS&I and analytics/insights.
- Develop and execute a strategy that maximizes all content development
- Supervises and manages the scripted development department
- Analyzes storylines and pitches and monitors the quality of each production
- Play a key role in the green light committee in the evaluation and approval of potential projects
- Focuses on streamlining production and generating content that is relevant and innovative for the different audiences across our multiple portfolios
- Works closely with the SVP of Production, Development Executives, Commercial head and writers from development phase through the end of project in an effort to adapt and edit stories as needed
- Acts as the liaison between programming, entertainment executives and studios for relevant productions and content
- Works under the direct supervision of the Chief Content Officer and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
- Minimum 20 years of experience in long form Spanish language scripted development and/or TV/film production
- Exhibits extensive knowledge of TV production, tastes and demographics of the US Hispanic population
- Bachelor’s Degree in either Arts, Communication, Journalism, TV Production or other related fields
- Must have extensive creative and managerial experience in developing scripted programming for novella/soap opera genre
- Must possess the ability to manage and bond with high powered talent
- Must possess the ability to manage administrative duties, departmental budgets and maintain corporate obligations
- Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish
- Must be able to perform job at locations in and outside work environment with varying weather conditions
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].
