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Director / Senior Director of European Production (Film & Television) (F/M/NB)
2 years ago
Job Description
Ubisoft Film & Television is hiring a Director / Senior Director of European Production to spearhead live action genre film and television projects in Europe. The ideal candidate is an experienced producer / executive producer with a deep industry network. We are searching for a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. Candidate may be based in Paris (preferred), London or Berlin. This position will report to the Ubisoft Film & Television group based in Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee pitch, script and creative material development for European-based, globally reaching projects.
- Give creative guidance and feedback on outlines, scripts, and cuts.
- Attach writers, directors, showrunners and actors to projects to enhance prospective sales to global distributors and platforms.
- Develop and maintain relationships with both local and global talent (writers, producers, directors, actors, authors, filmmakers and executives).
- Actively produce greenlit projects through pre-production, production and post-production, interfacing with internal production teams about budget, schedule, and finance.
- Work with production, business, finance, marketing, creative and legal executives, and personnel in the home office and in local territories, with respect to the financing, development, production, acquisition, promotion and distribution of international film and television.
- Devise international co-production structures to maximize production benefits, including tax rebates and subsidies. Ensure eligible projects meet government incentive program guidelines.
Qualifications
- Strategic and creative minded executive with a track record developing commercially successful film and TV.
- Understand how to adapt content for a global and multicultural audience.
- Willing to travel globally.
- Experience working with European content regulations.
Additional Information
Don’t hesitate and send us your application if you want to join us in this permanent position at our International HQ based in Saint-Mandé.
Joining Ubisoft means joining a company that sends you all the thrilling vibes and energy you can find in a startup, along with all the perks of a big company! These include
- Profit sharing
- 12 RTT (paid days off)/year + 25 days paid leave/year
- 4 free video games/year (ours of course ;))
- 1 month paternity & coparent leave
- A workplace team dedicated to make your daily work experience at Ubisoft the best: Monday morning breakfasts, rest areas, gaming areas, free hot drinks and fresh fruit, discount on a wide range of shows…
- And that’s naming just a few
If you are interested in this position and reckon you have what it takes, all you have left to do is send in your application via SmartRecruiters. We will get back to you within 3 weeks and if we think your profile matches the needs for the role, we will organize a 20-30 minutes phonecall, followed up by 2 to 3 interviews as well as a case study.
We look forward to reading you!!
Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers community.
The position is may be attached to Paris, London or Berlin.
Company Description
Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.
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