Unscripted Producer

Job Description

This is a remote, contract position.

Company Description

BYUtv is the premier destination for compelling co-viewing entertainment that inspires and improves families and communities through its heartwarming and uplifting scripted and unscripted programming. The network's content is trusted, contemporary and clean, yet clever and sophisticated enough to inspire children and parents alike. BYUtv strives to tell stories of personal transformation, redemption, and of shared human values (such as empathy, forgiveness, kindness, grit, teamwork, and harmony) in addition to organic and nuanced representations of people of faith.

BYUtv's diverse portfolio of original, co-produced, and acquired content includes scripted and unscripted dramas and comedies, competition shows, and concert specials as well as collegiate sport programming. Based in Provo, Utah, BYUtv is part of BYU Broadcasting, which is owned by Brigham Young University. All of BYUtv’s content can be watched for free, without ads, on the BYUtv app or at BYUtv.org.

Job Description

BYUtv is seeking an innovative and experienced freelance unscripted producer to work as a network producer for BYUtv. You will oversee a variety of unscripted programming from initial development through current production and final delivery. The producer will work directly with our internal content team at BYUtv and will work in close contact with our Director of Content and/or Executive Producers.

The primary focus for this position will be on BYUtv but the producer may be assigned to oversee projects for any BYU Broadcasting channel/property.

Assigned development and production activities include:

• Casting and design

• Creation of new formats and series in partnership with external production companies

• Noting episodes from rough cut to final delivery

• Working closely with internal and external producers, cast, and crew throughout the development, production, and post-production process, including auxiliary materials (press materials, marketing assets, etc.)

• Working closely with the production management team to help oversee and enforce budgets schedules

• Working closely with internal marketing managers to ensure alignment between content and marketing

Requirements

• Equivalent work experience as an unscripted network/studio executive OR as a co-executive level producer (or above) on original unscripted programming, including formatted reality, competition series, and less structured series such as docuseries and premium documentary features, limited or full series

• An established strategic and creative record of developing commercially and critically successful programming

• Demonstrated knowledge of the unscripted series production process

• Deep understanding of a family friendly and co-viewing audience

• Strong existing relationships with production companies, agents, writers, producers,etc.

• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects at once and be able to manage and clearly communicate creative expectations

• Ability to troubleshoot creative and production related issues with both internal and external production partners

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees

• Must have the creative taste and judgment to operate within BYUtv’s editorial guidelines

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume

• Willingness and ability to work long hours, late nights, and weekends as required

• Please note that this role is on a contractual basis with potential for extensions, not an offer of full-time employment

• This position is remote

• Weekly Rate: $1,000 to $4,000 dependent on experience and assigned project(s)

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g47by1-18-119-253-168-42 in your application.