Director Development Literary Affairs

Company: Paramount Pictures
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

Our group acts as Paramount Pictures' eyes and ears in the publishing world to find books and other literary properties for the studio to acquire and develop into feature films. We are looking to add a Director to our team to help us identify material with adaptation potential. This role will report into the SVP Literary Affairs.Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Support SVP, Literary Affairs in implementing strategic direction of the department
• Source, track, and evaluate literary material (books, articles, graphic novels, short stories) at all publishing stages
• Generate weekly and multi-weekly reports informing executives of source material in the marketplace and apprising various executives specifically of titles selected to match their development needs.
• Have relationships with and understand the specific brands/needs of the producers on the lot to help find the right creative team for any given piece of material
• Advise and assist Paramount Pictures in the acquisition of the dramatic rights to source material
• Maintain large network of relationships with contacts in publishing and dramatic rights marketplace, including literary agents, editors, and book-to-film agents.
• Establish and maintain systems, databases, and department infrastructureBasic Qualifications:
  • 7+ years' experience in film and/or foreign scouting
  • Self-starter who works well autonomously
  • Strong writing and excellent communication skills
  • Critical thinker with an ability to articulate material and ideas effectively with all levels of management
  • Proven ability to work under strict time constraints and meet deadlines
  • Attention to detail, ability to stay organized and able to handle multiple tasks
  • Strong development history and talent for identifying unique material
  • Proven track record partnering with multiple disciplines on projects and practices
  • An avid reader with a passion for many genres of books and movies!Eligibility Requirements:
    • Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
    • Willing to submit to a background investigation
    • Have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesHiring Salary Range: $100,000.00 - 130,000.00. -The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. -This position is bonus eligible.Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability.
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