Development Executive

What does creating content beyond the ordinary mean to you?

We’re looking for an experienced Development Executive with a proven track record in developing, pitching and selling high-end documentary and/or factual entertainment projects to join the Red Bull Global Development team in Salzburg, Austria.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we’ll trust you with:

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• IN A NUTSHELL
• In this role, you’ll focus on developing ideas that could resonate globally, as well as having a specific focus on the following European markets – DACH, Nordics, France, Italy. As an expert on the current media landscape in these markets, you’ll develop and consult with Red Bull’s in-country content leads.
• DEVELOPMENT
• In this role, you’ll leverage your deep understanding of the current global streaming and broadcast market to determine how Red Bull can best integrate into it. You’ll utilize your experience in developing and producing series and films that align with our brand ethos and subjects, consistently generating a slate of ideas throughout the year. These ideas will be crafted to meet the needs and strategy of the appropriate Red Bull market, and you must be prepared to let go of even your best concepts if they don’t resonate with market demands. Additionally, you’ll consult on long-form factual entertainment ideas and documentaries proposed by teams in various countries. As part of the Global Development team, you’ll support Red Bull’s key markets in developing innovative ideas and content.
• NETWORK
• In this role, you will develop an impressive network of global creative talent, with a particular focus on cultivating connections in Europe, including the DACH region, the Nordics, France, and Italy. You will achieve a strong track record of success by collaborating with broadcasters and streamers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content and innovative projects that resonate with diverse audiences.
• CONSULTING
• In this role, you’ll effectively manage junior researchers, senior stakeholders, and external production partner relationships. You’ll balance innovative creative thinking with strategic planning, developing original formats and ideas for Red Bull market offerings or responding to development briefs from the market. You’ll confidently share your ideas in front of multiple stakeholders, showcasing your ability to communicate and collaborate effectively to drive project success.

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• Ability to develop high-profitability series and documentaries that meet current market needs and reflect the world of Red Bull.
• Exceptional creative network of directors, producers and production partners.
• Advanced knowledge of the global streaming and broadcast market.
• Comfortable balancing Red Bull brand values and market needs to craft excellent development material for partners.
• Balance of ideation and strategic planning, strong stakeholder management and consulting skills.
• Strong written development skills, ability to produce treatments and direct an edit for a sizzle reel.
• Fluent in English, additional languages such as German an asset.
• Travel 0-10%

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