Studio TF1 America is a dynamic international television production and distribution company with offices in Montreal, Los Angeles and London. Studio TF1 America leads the way in the acquisition, financing, production and distribution of high-quality TV programming, being one of the largest suppliers in the niche of highly commercial TV movies.

Please visit www.studiotf1america.com for more information.

We are currently looking for a Development Executive – AI Screenwriting & Project Development to be based in our Montreal office.

Location: Hybrid (Remote & On-Site)

Position Type: Full-Time / Contract Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience (To be discussed)

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary, tech-forward Development Executive to spearhead our next generation of TV movies. If you are passionate about the art of commercial storytelling—specifically Rom-Coms, Thrillers, and procedural dramas—and are genuinely excited about the future of AI-augmented screenwriting, this role is for you. In this position, you won't just give traditional script notes; you will actively champion, refine, and scale our development pipeline using cutting-edge AI screenwriting suites. Your core mission is an relentless pursuit of quality: utilizing modern AI tools not just for speed, but to build increasingly better movies with richer arcs, tighter pacing, and highly engaging hooks.

Key Responsibilities

Pipeline Management: Oversee the development of a robust slate of TV movies from concept to production-ready draft, focusing on high-demand genres like Rom-Coms and Thrillers. AI Co-Writing & Prompt Engineering: Collaborate directly with AI tools to generate story beats, character profiles, dialogue passes, and structural outlines. Curation & Continuity: Act as the human "creative compass"—massaging AI-generated outputs to inject deep emotional resonance, sharp humor, and structural integrity. Prompt Collaboration: Guide writers and internal teams on how to effectively integrate AI tools into their creative workflows without sacrificing voice or originality. Coverage & Analytics: Utilize platform data, automated script breakdown tools, and AI coverage to evaluate project feasibility, pacing, and genre-specific beats.

Qualifications & Experience

Development Background: 3+ years of experience as a Development Executive, Story Editor, or Creative Executive in TV or film (experience with MOWs/TV movies is highly preferred). Genre Expertise: A deep, intuitive understanding of the tropes, structural beats, and audience expectations of Rom-Coms and Thrillers. AI Tool Proficiency: Hands-on experience or deep familiarity with specialized generative narrative suites such as FinalBit, Storyflow, and Paper Knowledge (or equivalent AI storyboards/LLM platforms) is a major plus. The Right Mindset: An enthusiastic, proactive attitude toward ethical and creative AI implementation. You view AI as an incredible superpower for human writers, not a replacement for human soul. Communication: Exceptional editing and communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between creative storytelling and technical AI prompt iteration.

What We Offer

A seat at the forefront of entertainment innovation. A flexible hybrid workflow (mix of remote autonomy and collaborative on-site energy). Competitive salary and benefits package (to be discussed based on experience).

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter explaining your perspective on the intersection of AI and screenwriting. If you have examples of outlines or concepts you’ve developed using AI tools, we would love to see them.