Free Association Live

Director, Development & Production

New York, New York, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago

Business DevelopmentCadenceLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

Title: Director, Development & Production Department: Content and Production Reports To: President of Content and Production Location: Within a two-hour radius of New York City.
The Director will identify and evaluate new ideas, oversee concept and development stages, coordinate cross-departmental collaboration, and enforce schedule, budget, and performance accountability across all early-stage projects.
Producing Responsibilities In addition to development leadership, the Director will serve as a Producer on shows and projects as assigned by the President of Production.

Cultivate and manage the new project pipeline, from idea sourcing through development and handoff to production.
Manage a consistent flow of six to eight active concepts and four active developments at all times, ensuring the company's long-term greenlight cadence is sustained.
Partner with Producers to define project scopes, budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
Develop relationships with IP owners, creative talent, and potential partners.
Collaborate with in-house counsel to evaluate rights positions and licensing structures.
Build and manage the tracking systems for all development projects, including timelines, milestones, and cost-to-date summaries.
Lead weekly development meetings and maintain communication with leadership regarding project status and upcoming decision gates.
Implement systems to ensure projects are killed or advanced quickly based on measurable criteria.
Collaborate with FA Live's screen development and business development executives to identify cross-platform synergies.
Support internal and external Producers through early-stage development.

Minimum 5-7 years of experience in live entertainment, theatre, television, film, or event-based content development.
Strong understanding of deal structures, rights management, and creative development processes.
Proven ability to manage multiple creative projects simultaneously with tight deadlines and defined budgets.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with comfort presenting to executive leadership and investors.
A collaborative, resourceful, and decisive leader who values accountability, speed, and creative integrity.
$150,000+ depending on experience + bonus
Benefits including health, 401k, paid vacation, etc.

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