Vice President, Live Entertainment

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

The Vice President, Live Entertainment role will be a driving force in shaping Versant’s next generation of live programming. Partnering with EPs, showrunners, producers, writers, social platform collaborators, and internal and external stakeholders, this leader will champion innovation and push the evolution of live content. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Live Entertainment, the Vice President will play a pivotal role in creating and scaling dynamic live event franchises across the Versant portfolio, spanning E!, USA, SYFY, and Oxygen.

The executive will be immersed in the worlds of broad entertainment programming, celebrity and pop culture, have a strong and sophisticated creative vision, and are intuitively aware of what will resonate with a broad range of audiences. They will be expected to be dialed into competitive trends and bring premium content ideas and event concepts to life.

An understanding of social video and platforms, and livestreaming and content creation across social platforms is required. A solid knowledge of the evolving world of AVOD & SVOD streaming platforms is also required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the Senior Vice President in the development and production of live entertainment programming
• Take new project pitches, assess, and communicate the ideas internally and make recommendations for action.
• Innovate and redefine/refresh existing properties.
• Collaborate with the Senior Vice President on a multi-platform content plan and assist in the development and delivery of all creative elements.
• Build relationships within the Entertainment community, including producers, showrunners, and production companies.
• Build strong talent relationships and identify opportunities to grow and develop new talent.
• Work with creative partners at social platforms – e.g. YouTube, TikTok, Meta – to develop unique, innovative and immersive live special event content and partnerships.
• Supervise the production of and provide notes on cuts for various development reels, including casting reels, presentations, and full pilots.
• Maintain relationships with agents and talent to stay current in terms of industry climate and future trends.
• Work with Business Affairs to close talent and production deals.
• Work with Production Management to ensure that agreed to concepts are fully realized in production.
• Keep track of competitive network slates/trends and help keep us ahead of what’s next.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years working in unscripted television series development at a network, production company, or studio or as a producer with a track record of successful creative projects in entertainment/live events featuring immersive viewer experiences.

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamic nature of live audiences and how best to engage with them across multiple platforms.
• Experience in creatively guiding the strategy and content creation for various platforms.
• Deep knowledge of and connection to celebrity and pop culture with a keen eye for both established and emerging talent.
• Knowledge of what content rights are required for each bespoke piece of content distributed.
• Clearly demonstrated passion for live programming.
• Strong experience in developing and/or producing formats for television.
• Experience with “shiny floor” event shows.
• Experience in creating formats from inception.
• Highly collaborative with ability to champion ideas/projects and influence outcomes at all levels of the organization
• A self-starter, who is proactive, enthusiastic, and highly motivated.
• Proven relationships with Producers, Talent, Agents, and Managers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and high energy environment.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Willingness to travel.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. 
• Salary range: $175,000-$230,000 (bonus-long term incentive eligible)

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. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without 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 in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.