Director, Documentaries (ABC/Hulu)
Candidate-se agora mesmo! Candidatar-se depois Job ID 10147783 Local Burbank, Califórnia, Estados Unidos Empresa Disney Entertainment Television Data da publicação 20/04/2026Descrição do cargo:
ABC/Hulu’s Content team is seeking a Director, Documentaries who will be an exceptional addition to our Nonfiction team. As a Director, Documentaries, you will help initiate and drive the sourcing, development and production of ABC/Hulu Originals with a focus on feature documentaries and premium quality nonfiction series. The right person for this role is a highly self-directed and enthusiastic problem solver, with an ability to inspire and effect change through influence and collaboration. If you are someone who has honed creative instincts, strong industry relationships, and experience with state-of-the-art creative development and production, then this is a great role for you.
Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of ABC/Hulu’s brand values, key demo target/s, and business objectives to help determine what original series will move the needle for the brand and generate significant commercial value.
Leverage director, prod co, and agency contacts to actively bring in on-brand, on-model projects.
Help manage a slate and schedule with a large volume of projects.
Research existing IP and develop ideas in-house for documentary films and limited series.
Collaborate with the VP of Documentaries to build a robust development pipeline to achieve a best in class slate of projects.
Work with creators, external partners, and the executive team to develop and note treatments and cuts.
Work with legal, production and post teams from greenlight to drop.
Work with in-house marketing and publicity teams to facilitate creative asset creation and to give input when needed on marketing materials, press releases, festival strategy, etc.
Work closely with marketing and publicity to develop and produce ancillary content for social media and other promotional purposes.
Work alongside the VP of Documentaries, and respective team on all aspects of creative development and production.
Serve as point executive on multiple ABC Hulu Original projects - overseeing day-to-day development, production, and internal communication.
Basic Qualifications
Proven track record of success as a highly creative and results-driven executive.
7+ years experience developing material into high-quality, viable films and episodic series.
An established credibility and base of existing relationships across the creative community (including directors, producers, agents, festival programmers with an eye to both established and emerging talent).
A commitment to identifying and elevating talent and stories from underrepresented groups.
Skilled at audience-focused content development, with an appreciation for sophisticated/specialized audience tastes and preferences.
A honed creative voice. Confident in instincts but understanding the importance of the give-and-take in the creative process.
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with talent and production partners.
Ability to work and navigate in a high-tech, evolving start-up setting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Diplomatic personality and ability to work productively with a variety of personalities.
A real love and deep knowledge of non-fiction storytelling.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with theatrical distribution, film acquisition deals, and film festivals is preferred.
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $126,800 to $170,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Sobre Disney Entertainment Television:
A Disney Entertainment Television é uma coleção de renomadas marcas de conteúdo da The Walt Disney Company que criam programação original de entretenimento e notícias para as plataformas de streaming da empresa Disney+, Hulu e Star, e suas redes de radiodifusão e a cabo. Seu amplo portfólio é composto por ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content e Onyx Collective, além dos Disney Television Studios, que abrangem 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature e Walt Disney Television lternative. Responsável por mais de 4.500 horas de programação por ano em mais de 300 programas de todos os gêneros, as marcas criativas da Disney Entertainment Television estão na vanguarda da narrativa inovadora, cativando públicos e recebendo aclamação da crítica. Em 2023, a excelência em programação da Disney Entertainment Television recebeu 163 indicações ao Emmy® nas categorias diurna, horário nobre, noticiários e documentários, e crianças e família.
Sobre The Walt Disney Company:
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