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The Daily Wire · 4 weeks ago

Executive Vice President of Content Development

Daily Wire is seeking a visionary creative leader to drive their long-term content strategy across various media formats. The Executive Vice President of Content Development will shape the content pipeline, ensuring projects are strategically aligned and creatively strong while collaborating with various departments to bring ideas to fruition.

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Responsibilities

Lead the company’s content development strategy across all formats in partnership with the CCO
Build and manage a balanced development slate, including original concepts, adaptations, and acquisitions
Evaluate and shape pitches, scripts, treatments, and creative materials; guide early creative direction and project packaging
Oversee the idea-to-greenlight process to ensure projects meet creative, audience, financial, and operational requirements
Ensure the slate is varied, well-sequenced, and informed by market trends and engagement insights
Collaborate with Production, Finance, Legal, Content Operations, and Marketing to prepare projects for greenlight and smooth transition into production
Integrate developed and acquired content into a unified slate strategy; assess potential acquisitions and guide their development
Build and maintain relationships with writers, directors, producers, agencies, and industry partners
Lead, mentor, and support the development team; foster a strong, collaborative culture
Represent The Daily Wire as a senior leader at industry events and markets

Qualification

Content development leadershipCreative strategyStorytelling instinctsIndustry trends understandingCross-functional leadershipCommunicationRelationship-buildingCollaborative leadership

Required

Background in Film, Media, Communications, Creative Writing, or related field preferred
Extensive experience leading content development across film, TV, digital media, or studio environments
Proven track record in identifying strong creative concepts and developing them into successful projects
Strong storytelling instincts and skill in evaluating scripts, treatments, characters, and structure
Deep understanding of industry trends, market shifts, and audience behavior
Strategic thinker with strong creative direction and sound decision-making abilities
Solid financial and operational understanding, including budget and resource evaluation
Skilled cross-functional leader with excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment aligned with conservative media values
Collaborative leader with strong interpersonal skills
Effective delegator who maintains strategic oversight across a complex creative ecosystem

Company

The Daily Wire

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media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$50M
2023-10-20Undisclosed· $50M

Leadership Team

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Jeremy Boreing
Chief Executive Officer
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