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• Supports portfolio/publishing development and synergy for DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD Magazine, working alongside CCO and Franchise Management.

• Works directly with Publishing to insure synergy within company.

• Reviews proposals, outlines and scripts from editorial, determining their media potential.

• Keeps Creative Affairs team current, informed and involved in development across all divisions and helps in transition from development to production.

• Writes and develops pitches, character and concept summaries based on DC Comics properties for all DCE platforms.

• Reviews archives for under-utilized assets in order to capitalize on market trends and popularity.

• Works on the strategic slate of development in television, animation, film, games, digital programming, theme parks and live theater including the following:

• •Cable: Internal strategic slate planning, expanded to external development to pilot.

• •Network television: Internal strategic slate planning, expanded to external development to pilot.

• •In live action television, specifically, discusses and provides notes regarding character usage looking at the entire DCE portfolio and makes recommendations for modifications as appropriate.

• •Represents DCE in local television and other relevant WB strategic development meetings. •Animation: Internal strategic slate planning, including Direct-To-Videos.

• •Film: Internal strategic slate planning.

• •Video Games: Internal strategic slate planning. •

• Digital: Internal strategic development slate.

• •Theme Park: Strategic development slate, working with VP, Creative Services.

• •Live Theatrical Ventures: Development.

• Organizes and prioritizes work of self and subordinates.

• Maintains DCE synergy on all projects.

• Researches and coordinates various projects as assigned.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• College degree in Media or other applicable related field.
• College degree in Art or related field or equivalent professional experience desired.
• Minimum of 8+ years’ professional experience required in television development/production.
• Experience with writing notes on treatments/scripts/outlines/concept documents required.
• Experience with character, story and property long-term planning required.
• Previous experience managing others required.
• In depth knowledge of television industry, including the development and production processes.
• Ability to create and develop written materials.
• Must be a conceptual thinker.
• Proven and effective collaboration and relationship building skills.
• Familiarity with current DCE projects.
• Proven and effective supervisory skills.
• Proven and effective organizational skills.
• Proven and effective problem-solving and team building skills.
• Must be able to maintain project confidentiality.
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic and a team player.
• Must be flexible.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
• Must have the ability to work under time constraints and work independently.
• Work extends beyond traditional work hours.