Director - Programming, Shudder

AMC Networks is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world.
 
We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business.
 
We are currently seeking a Director - Programming, Shudder to join our Films Group team, based in our New York, NY, office.
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and curate various programming opportunities in the horror feature and television space.
• Originate ideas for promotional and curatorial verticals.
• Liaise Shudder projects through the pipeline with the ability to prioritize and work cross-functionally across many distribution verticals.
• Partner on creation of marketing items including but not limited to direct mailings, one-sheets, trailers, and on platform materials.
• Negotiate deals for film libraries as well as single picture licenses.
• Determine creative strategy for projects and administer creative notes to showrunners, writers, and producers on all outlines, scripts, and cuts of current series.
• Contribute constructive creative feedback for script drafts for projects in development and in conjunction with collective notes from the development and acquisitions team.
• Build and maintain relationships with talent (writers, producers, directors, actors, authors, filmmakers, playwrights).
• Evangelize Shudder through a variety of marketing and social media promotions.
• Identify and track the creators and future show runners and actively pursue business with them.
• Primary liaison to other departments including Marketing, Press, S&P, Research, and Business Affairs.
• Participate in senior level meetings with production and business affairs.
• Create and maintain a budget.
• Manage junior and administrative level executives, helping mentor and give direction to the department.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)

• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and selecting films for festivals, platforms, distribution, or academic presentation
• Strong analytical skills in film assessment, including artistic quality, audience engagement, and cultural relevance
• Experience conducting film research or writing critical analysis
• Familiarity with various cinema landscapes
• Ability to assess content for programming, acquisition, or development purposes
• Experience collaborating across creative and editorial teams
• 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required in one or more of the following areas - Film festival programming, Streaming platform programming or content curation, Film research or academic film studies, Film criticism or editorial analysis, Film or media producing, Film acquisitions or content evaluation
• No prior management experience required

The base compensation range for this position is $120,000- $135,000, commensurate with experience. AMC Networks additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Networks values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.

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