NBCUniversal

Senior Vice President, Unscripted Content

Universal City, CALIFORNIA, United States · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$350k-$425kDetected 5 days ago

Content MarketingEpicResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic SpeakingAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

About the role

NBCUniversal is seeking a highly strategic, creative, and collaborative Senior Vice President, Unscripted Content to lead the full lifecycle of unscripted programming across NBC, from development through production and post-production.
This executive will help shape NBC's programming strategy, oversee a robust slate of high-profile series, and play a critical role in identifying and developing the next generation of hit franchises.
The SVP will drive creative and operational excellence across the portfolio while cultivating strong relationships with production companies, talent, showrunners, and key internal stakeholders.

Lead the development pipeline, including pitches, presentations, pilots, proof-of-concepts, step deals, first-season orders, and long-range franchise planning.
Identify emerging trends, talent, production partners, and creative opportunities that support NBC's programming strategy and long-term growth objectives.
Serve as NBC's senior liaison for assigned productions, building and maintaining relationships with production companies, executive producers, talent, representatives, and key creative partners.
Provide strategic and creative feedback across all phases of development and production, including format development, casting, storytelling, editorial direction, visual design, music, and overall execution.
Champion innovative ideas and drive the evolution of existing franchises while helping to build new scalable formats and brands.
Partner with talent, executive producers, and production teams to navigate creative, operational, and business challenges.
Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, Research, Programming, and Ad Sales to maximize audience engagement, franchise value, and business results.
Manage the flow of information, approvals, materials, and communications across departments and external partners.
Represent NBC and NBCUniversal within the industry to strengthen relationships and create future development and production opportunities.

Experience managing production budgets, schedules, and operational planning to ensure efficient execution and delivery.
Experience collaborating effectively across Marketing, Digital, Communications, Research, Programming, Ad Sales, and other business functions.
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

Expert knowledge of contemporary television production, post-production, digital content, and emerging audience platforms.
Strong relationships across the entertainment industry, including independent producers, executive producers, showrunners, agents, managers, and talent representatives.
Outstanding verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to balance creative priorities, audience expectations, and commercial objectives.
Thrives in a dynamic, innovative, and high-energy culture.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Oversee all stages of production and post-production to ensure alignment with creative vision, network priorities, schedules, budgets, contractual obligations, and NBC's quality standards.

ithout regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership i

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