Development executive

In film production, a development executive is in charge of reading scripts and finding source material which can be turned into feature films.

Like most corporations, there is a development hierarchy. As an example, a large production company or studio might have (in order of seniority, lowest to highest):

• Story Editor (maintains script library, coordinates script readers and disbursement of coverage reports, coordinates interns)
  
• Creative Executive (CE)
  
• Director of Development (DOD)
  
• Vice President (VP)
  
• Senior Vice President (SVP)
  
• Executive Vice President (EVP)
  
• Senior Executive Vice President (rare)
  
• President
  
• Producer/CEO/Chairman

References

What A Development Exec Does Interview with Development Exec Chris Clarke Interview with Development Exec Jenna Gelfand