Omnifilm Entertainment is seeking a Manager of Drama Development to play an important role within our team which develops and oversees scripted television series for the Canadian and international market.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, highly organized and experienced in providing notes on creative documents ranging from short proposals to full scripts. A familiarity with and existing relationships within Canada’s writer community (across the spectrum from experienced showrunners to up-and-coming talent) will be an important asset. The ability to effectively and passionately communicate your unique perspective on the eclectic range of material which our team considers and develops is essential. A keen awareness of what the market is looking for (within Canada and in key foreign markets), and which projects are already being developed and produced by buyers worldwide is also an ongoing requirement of this position. And of course, you must love television to excel at this job!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Systematically organize evaluation and follow up of projects at all stages of development
Solicit, evaluate and/or originate scripted properties to add to Omnifilm’s slate
Maintain current knowledge of the worldwide television Marketplace and share with development team
Prepare pitch packages
Provide creative input into projects in funded development (including script feedback)
Nurture and maintain positive relationships with television writers in Canada, the US and the UK
Liaise with literary agents in Canada, the US and the UK
Work with Partners, Showrunners and Broadcasters to ensure a seamless transition from development to production
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
4+ years’ industry experience, including scripted development, media research and related duties
The ideal candidate will also have experience in at least one other scripted market outside of Canada, such as the United States or United Kingdom.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Post-secondary degree in related field
This is a full time, permanent position, based in Vancouver, BC. The salary is $28.50/hr based on a 40 hour work week. Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
We are one of Canada’s leading independent television producers and distributors. For over 35 years, the company has produced hundreds of hours of award-winning programming including drama, comedy, factual and lifestyle series, documentaries and children’s programming.
Our recent scripted series include: Mech-X4 for Disney XD, Arctic Air for CBC, staring Adam Beach, which garnered the highest premiere for a CBC 1-hour drama series in over a decade; and Primeval: New World on CTV/Space, SyFy Channel, Prosieben and UKTV; Defying Gravity (ABC, CTV-Space, Prosieben and BBC), the Gemini award-winning gang drama Dragon Boys (CBC) and long-running dramedy Robson Arms (CTV). One of Omnifilm’s earliest dramas The Odyssey was nominated for an Emmy and featured a young Ryan Reynolds. Omnifilm’s teen drama Edgemont discovered both Kristin Kreuk (Beauty and the Beast) and Grace Park (Hawaii 5-0).
Based in Vancouver, Canada, Omnifilm Entertainment is a vertically-integrated content company overseeing development, production and post-production, delivery, and distribution of their brands on both traditional television and digital/VOD platforms.
TO APPLY:
Submit CV and references to: jobs@omnifilm.com, no phone calls please.
Omnifilm Entertainment Ltd.
204 – 111 Water Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1A7