Showrunner / producer partner - a job post by Jay A Swendris

About the job

SHOWRUNNER / PRODUCER PARTNER

Original Sci-Fi Series – Pilot & Multi-Season Arc in Place

I’m the creator and primary writer of an original sci-fi series titled The Phoenix. The 90-minute pilot is complete, and the full four-season arc already exists.

I am seeking one experienced industry-minded partner to step into a Producer / Co-Showrunner / Development Partner role (title flexible based on experience).

This is not an editing or polish gig.
This is a true creative and strategic partnership aimed at getting the project packaged, pitched, and sold.

WHAT’S ALREADY DONE

• Finished pilot screenplay

• Defined mythology, characters, and tone

• Long-term multi-season trajectory

• Clear series identity and thematic spine

The creative foundation is solid. What’s needed now is the industry-facing half of the equation.

WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR

Someone who understands:

• How projects actually get developed and seen

• What belongs in a professional pitch deck / pitch pack

• How to shape material for buyers, networks, and streamers

• How to collaborate on story changes without breaking long-form arcs

• The balance between creative integrity and market reality

Script changes are welcome and encouraged — collaboratively. I need to be part of those decisions to protect the four-season architecture.

THE OFFER

• Up to 49% ownership of the project

• Long-term partnership (not one-off work)

• Shared creative authority

• Loyalty and continuity across future development

This percentage reflects the value of the role.
If you help bring this series into the world, you deserve to share in it.

IDEAL BACKGROUND

• Producer, development exec, showrunner, or writer with industry experience

• Strong understanding of pitch materials and buyer expectations

• Comfortable working via FaceTime or in-person

• Values trust, communication, and long-term collaboration

NOT A FIT IF

• You’re looking for a quick credit

• You want unilateral creative control

• You’re dismissive of vision-first creators

• You’re expecting a blank-page project

If you’ve ever been the person who bridges story and execution, vision and market, I’d like to connect.

Please message me with your background and how you see yourself contributing.

— Jay A. Swendris
Creator, The Phoenix