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The Creative Executive supports the President and the Senior staff and aids in various duties related to the procuring of material, development and production of assigned feature films for the Screen Gems label.
Responsibilities:
Analyze and breakdown scripts to identify strengths and weakness
Make recommendations of the commercial impact and quality of screenplays/scripts to be optioned and those that are in development
Tracks and acquires material for movie consideration
Assist with reading, script development, and production
Provide thoughtful and constructive notes on pitches, outlines, scripts, and cuts
Make lists of prospective talent for projects (writers directors productors actors - knowledge of up-and-coming talent
Supports the senior executive on a film through various stages of production
Be able to pith and articulate new material to senior management with a creative point of view
Builds and maintains relationships with writers, producers, directors and other talent
Attend shoots, table reads, and post sessions when needed
Identifies and pursue potential new business opportunities
Required Skills:
1-3 years of relevant experience working in Development, preferably in the Entertainment industry or related field
Bachelor’s degree required
Ability to identify projects with commercial and artistic potential that can be matched to clear audiences
Affinity for the horror thriller, action sci-fi genres
Keen sense of changing audience tastes, trends and global market for films
Comprehensive knowledge and ongoing practice of viewing past and present film/filmmaking
Must be able to work well under pressure in a fast paced, high performing, high volume business environment
Common sense, dependability, discretion and attention to detail are required
Excellent communication skills – written and oral (must have a professional and courteous demeanor)
Must be a self-starter with a team-player attitude
Must be flexible – an ability to work well in an environment where needs and priorities are subject to much revision
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize to ensure that all assignments are completed in an accurate and timely manner
Proficient in Mac and PC platforms, with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Keynote & Photoshop
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at [email protected].
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What We Do
We are in the business of creativity, making some of the most beloved film and television of all time for every platform in the world. As the most creative and proudly independent studio, our future is boundless. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a division of Sony Group Corporation, a creative entertainment company built on a foundation of technology. Along with our sister companies, we make movies, television, music and games that engage billions of people, connecting creators and audiences around the globe. We are looking for innovators to join us as we forge the future of entertainment! SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution, operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries.
