Tubi · 9 hours ago
Director, Scripted Originals
Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expTubi is a free streaming service that entertains over 100 million monthly active users. As the Director of Scripted Originals, you will oversee all aspects of scripted original content, including content development, production, and post-production, while managing relationships with content partners and leading a team.
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Responsibilities
Deliver a steady volume of original feature movies and animated content, managing a slate of projects from development through delivery
Proactively source, identify, and evaluate IP and original story opportunities for development
Develop concepts from assigned production companies within your pod, including selection of writers, treatments, and screenplays for Tubi Original scripted content
Initiate and maintain relationships with filmmakers and talent at all levels
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on greenlight analysis and deal negotiations
Oversee all creative elements including script, cast, director, writer, and producer selections
Manage all aspects of pre-production, including production methodology, locations, wardrobe, casting, and approval of director, cinematographer, and other key roles
Oversee physical production with focus on quality control and financial overages
Oversee post-production through to full asset delivery
Seek out creative comments and secure senior management approvals as required
Ensure Tubi meets all deadlines agreed upon with production companies, including:
Script notes and revisions
Prep (cast, director, writer, producer selections)
Principal photography
Post-production elements (Producer's Cut and Final Cut notes, VFX, music, QC)
Delivery of marketing/promotional materials (EPKs, talent advertising restrictions, artwork, trailers, clips)
Partner closely with Production team on budgets, timelines, deliveries, and production methodologies
Work closely with Finance teams on content spend
Serve as primary point person between Tubi and Marketing/PR on campaigns supporting Tubi Originals within this pod
Serve as primary point person between Tubi and Sales on product placement opportunities within Tubi Originals
Collaborate with all Tubi Originals pods to share data, information, talent relationships, and opportunities
Implement Content Intelligence into decision-making, including content performance data from Content Programming & Insights team
Partner across Content team leads to enhance content strategy
Supervise and manage direct reports, which may include creative executives and coordinators
Focus team efforts to maximize work product while managing career development
Oversee flow of information between your team and internal teams, socializing content initiatives, opportunities, and key dates
Represent Tubi at conferences and press opportunities as a key leader on the Content team, as required
Assess content opportunities for senior management, as required
Qualification
Required
At least 7 years of prior experience as a creative executive and/or development and production experience at a leading entertainment or technology company
Significant relationships with talent, with the ability to bring new and emerging talent to the platform
Demonstrated ability to oversee all phases of production
A deep understanding of how to develop and produce content that creatively resonates with viewers based on data and insights
Demonstrated ability to successfully develop and produce content across all budget levels
Excellent relationship-building skills
Encyclopedic knowledge and love of movies and television shows - this is fun!
Strong financial management skills, including the ability to analyze production budgets, maintain disciplined spend, and analyze the cost/benefit of overages/breakage
Established high-level relationships throughout the entertainment industry, specifically with production entities at studios and TV networks, as well as independent producers
Willingness to travel as needed to production shoots that could be anywhere globally
BA or BS degree required
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision
Insurance
A 401(k) plan
Paid time off
Flexible Time off Policy
A generous Parental Leave Program
Monthly wellness reimbursement
Company
Tubi
Tubi is the world’s largest ad-supported video on demand (VOD) service. Available on Connected TV devices, Mobile, and the Web.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28MKey Investors
Jump Capital
2020-03-17Acquired
2019-12-23Series D
2017-07-01Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Anjali Sud
CEO
Sameer Balgi
Chief Financial Officer
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