Manager, Scripted Snap Originals - SnapChat

SnapChat is currently looking for a Development Manager to join the Snap Originals team in their Santa Monica office. This full-time position will oversee the development and production of scripted programming - from pitch through premiere.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • oversee development and production for scripted series programming with focus on scripted comedy
  • acting as a point of contact to external creative partners during production
  • collaborate with senior management to inform and implement Snapchat's Original Content strategy 
  • generate ideas for new shows and field pitches from outside producers
  • cultivate and maintain relationships with agents, managers, production companies, writers, and other creatives
  • collaborate with internal teams from Marketing and Comms through Research and Product
  • potentially manage a Development Associate 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7-10+ years TV and/or digital video development experience who has successfully launched several scripted drama series as key creative executive
  • 5+ years managerial experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • experienced creative with exceptional editorial judgement and deep industry knowledge
  • leader with defined and focused creative vision & strong organizational skills
  • strong communicator who works well under pressure
  • innovative thinker/idea generator deeply immersed in current media & pop culture
  • entrepreneurial driver who's skilled at putting packages together and developing ideas from scratch 
  • passionate Snapchatter

Interested candidates may submit their applications here