Telenovela or serialized spanish-language drama experience
The Director, Current Development leads the creative execution of greenlit scripted projects from concept through production-ready delivery
Job Summary
The Director, Current Development leads the creative execution of greenlit scripted projects from concept through production-ready delivery.
This role serves as the primary liaison between development and writers, managing creative workflows and navigating complex creative challenges.
Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record in supervising writing teams while maintaining quality standards across multiple concurrent projects.
Matching Summary
The Director, Current Development leads the creative execution of greenlit scripted projects from concept through production-ready delivery.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
7+ years scripted content development experience
4+ years in creative executive capacity
Telenovela or serialized Spanish-language drama experience
Supervising writing teams and delivering script feedback
Managing 3-6 concurrent active projects
Nice-to-have
Graduate degree in Creative Writing or Television Production
Awareness of US Hispanic and international market trends
Experience with high-volume production environments
Strong narrative judgment and creative strategy skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in communications, Film, Literature, or Screenwriting
Minimum 7 years experience in broadcast or streaming scripted development
Demonstrated experience on telenovela or Spanish-language drama projects
Hybrid schedule requiring minimum four days per week in office