Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Thrilling dramas. Epic sci‑fi. Feel-good comedies. It all lives on Apple TV, reaching hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide across over 100 countries. As an Apple Originals Scripted Creative Executive, you will source and identify exciting new ideas and material in the premium scripted television space, provide creative guidance to producers and talent during development, and oversee series through production and post production.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small specialist creative team working on premium content with global appeal and reach. You will collaborate with high-level talent on- and off-screen, growing a slate of scripted originals for Apple TV. Your responsibilities include scouting for new ideas, working with writers and producers to prepare scripts for greenlight, and guiding producers on talent packaging. You will oversee projects through production and post production phases.

You will build and maintain a strong network of talent relationships, spot emerging trends in global scripted TV within the UK, and source and assess scripts, pitches, and intellectual property with Apple TV series potential. You will actively seek new ideas and trends that can be shaped into premium scripted shows and packaged with great talent, developing a compelling slate of shows that resonate in market and travel globally.

You will confidently lead the creative aspects of development, casting, production, and post-production, working closely with Apple TV scripted commissioners, the Creative Director, International, and collaborating with Apple TV business affairs, legal, production, post-production, and finance teams.

Experience
Extensive experience in scripted series development with a proven track record of converting projects from development to greenlight. Ideally, experience commissioning, producing, and/or executive producing successful scripted series for broadcasters and/or streamers. Demonstrable experience working across multiple seasons of scripted shows. Experience collaborating with TV marketing, social, and PR teams on campaign shaping and marketing asset creation. Awareness or interest in non-English-language talent and drama is a plus.

About you
A credible industry executive with sound creative judgement and the ability to provide clear, supportive creative input throughout development, production, and post-production. Strong interpersonal skills with eagerness to collaborate with colleagues and high-end talent. Ability to quickly build trust with internal and external stakeholders. Keen interest in social, cultural, and TV trends and how to shape those trends into impactful new scripted series. A can-do thinker who can prioritise, pivot when necessary, and exercise initiative and good judgement in a demanding, dynamic, and high-volume environment. Existing strong and relevant network with premium UK talent including producers, writers, and directors. Clear understanding of the UK content landscape and what kinds of UK shows resonate internationally.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications specified; emphasis on relevant industry experience, creative expertise, and strong professional network.