Director, Theatrical Development Jobs

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Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

The Director, Theatrical Development is responsible for the development of material for feature films.

• Identifies Alloy properties as well as outside material to be adapted, developed, pitched and sold to movie studios.
• Finds writers/directors and new talent to fill open assignments.
• Performs additional related responsibilities as required
• Generates story/meeting notes and writer/director lists as needed.
• Maintains competitive development reports and tracks all competitive projects.

Work Experience

• Minimum 6+ years relevant work experience
• Minimum 2 years of executive level experience in development at a studio, network, streamer or production company

• College degree in related field strongly preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong background in creative analysis, script reading and providing notes.
• Excellent communication skills - Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of personnel, in person, on the telephone and in writing
• Knowledge of feature films and/or television (past and present).
• Pop culture and social media awareness.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a collaborative working style.
• Ability to generate creative ideas for projects.
• Strong critical thinking and persuasion skills.
• Knowledge of story structure.

Other Requirements

• Ability to multi-task, organize and schedule work effectively.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, if and when necessary.
• Must be able to work well under time constraints in a fast-paced environment.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $83,090.00 - $154,310.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].