Also called: Creative Executive, Studio Development Executive, Network Executive
Finds and shapes new movies and shows at studios, networks, and streamers, deciding which ideas get made.
A development executive reads scripts over the weekend, takes pitch meetings with writers, and gives notes on drafts. They champion projects they love to the studio's bosses.
Approximate; coordinators earn little, vice presidents earn far more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; usually starts as an assistant at an agency or studio.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Film Studies, English, Business.
Growing about average. Tied to how much content studios order.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI writes script coverage and market analysis; judging stories, building relationships with writers and championing projects stays human.
Classes: English literature, Creative writing, Business, Media studies.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2012.
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