Senior Producer, Development (AJC)

Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Marketing

Job Profile

Creative Production Manager

Management Level

Manager - Non People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Can work remotely but need to live in the specified city, state, or region

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $102,600.00 - $154,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

The AJC’s mission is to be the most essential and engaging source of news and information for the people of Atlanta, of Georgia and the South. To achieve that mission, we are in the process of transforming ourselves from a storied daily newspaper into a modern media company.   

 

THE JOB: 

The Senior Producer of Development will help lead much of the initiative at AJC Studios including the translation of intellectual property (IP) into compelling journalism-focused documentaries, TV series, films, podcasts, and digital content. This role will also contribute to ideation, creative development and talent development across content mediums and platforms at the AJC. This role demands a deep understanding of journalistic storytelling, documentary filmmaking, scripted and unscripted content, and a cross-platform content strategy.  

 

The ideal candidate is a voracious consumer of news and video content in its many forms. Strong editorial judgment and a knowledge of the digital, documentary and filmmaking landscape is required.  

 

To be successful, this candidate must be a creative thinker and possess strong writing and project management skills. They must understand the significance of the AJC throughout Atlanta, Georgia and the South, and find strategic ways to greenlight projects that continue to broaden the brand’s reach.   

 

The Senior Producer, Development will report to the Head of Video and will say aligned on an overall content and newsroom strategy in an effort to oversee forward motion and feedback on projects in development.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Research, write, pitch, and sell new ideas from the AJC’s historical archive and from ongoing or new reporting. Identify best access points culled from our journalism, relationships, and positionality.  

• Function as the daily contact and liaison for all development work. This includes handling communications with external partners, setting meetings, drafting written feedback, and strategizing on next steps with internal stakeholders and AJC representatives.  

• Build and maintain relationships that benefit unscripted and scripted development projects, including but not limited to journalists, production companies, producers, filmmakers, agents and talent representatives. This includes finding networking opportunities through general meetings/outreach and attending key panels & festivals when appropriate.  

• Work with legal and leadership to streamline contracts and deals relating to optioned IP. <