Director Of Development, Family, Kids And Ya Film & Tv

Hello Sunshine is on a mission to change the narrative for women.
Founded by Reese Witherspoon, Hello Sunshine is a media company that puts women at the center of every story we create, celebrate and discover. We tell stories we love–from big to small, funny to complex–all shining a light on where women have been, where they are now and helping them chart a new path forward.
The Opportunity
Hello Sunshine is seeking a highly talented and versatile Director of Development to join our Family, Kids and YA Film & TV Team. This individual will drive results across projects in various stages of development, production and post. We are seeking a self-starter who is well-versed across film and television production and has worked at a large media or entertainment brand. The Director of Development, Film & TV will have the opportunity to strategize with senior management on packaging and selling projects to sourcing materials and determining the viability in the marketplace.
What You Will Do

• Manage and develop relationships with talent, agents, managers, producers, and executives
• Manage and drive results on multiple film & television projects in various stages of development, production, and post
• Develop processes and workflows to maximize internal resources
• Source, read, and evaluate incoming material to determine fit for company brand and viability in the marketplace
• Coordinate with counterparts in Digital to look for opportunities to tell stories across platforms
• Provide clear and supportive feedback at all stages of development and production
• Work to maintain and grow Hello Sunshine’s film & television slate
• Collaborate with senior management on development projects, taking initiative to move projects forward including packaging and selling projects to various buyers

Requirements

• Fluency in film and television development, production and post
• A high performer with a proven track record of developing extraordinary content at a buyer, studio or high-volume production company
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong interpersonal skills capable of building positive relationships both within and outside of Hello Sunshine
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively
• Superior story and script analysis
• Passionate about the Hello Sunshine mission and ethos
• In depth knowledge and familiarity with working writers, directors, agents, actors, etc. in the industry

Abilities And Skills

• Self-starter
• Detail-Oriented
• Innately Curious
• Highly Collaborative
• Critical Thinker
• Strong Communicator and writer

At Hello Sunshine, we want team members with diverse and distinctive voices, dedicated to the mission of changing the narrative for women. Hello Sunshine is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)