Cox Enterprises · 2 days ago
Director, Shows
Atlanta GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expCox Enterprises is a family business with a legacy of bold innovation, and they are seeking an experienced Director, Shows to lead the development and production of live and non-live show franchises. This role involves overseeing show strategy, production workflows, and audience development while collaborating across various departments to create high-quality programming that aligns with AJC's editorial standards.
AdvertisingBroadcastingDigital MediaTelecommunications
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee AJC’s portfolio of shows, including DawgNation, current and upcoming podcasts including the Flagship, the launch of an AJC Varsity show, and additional programs
Lead all phases of production—concepting, scripting, booking, pre-production, execution, and post-production
Serve as editorial liaison between shows, the newsroom, and AJC Experiences, when live events are built around talent and shows
Serve as editorial liaison between podcast shows, Goat Rodeo and the AJC
Maintain editorial, legal, and production standards across formats and platforms
Manage digital executions of shows and/or franchises/series across platforms
Own full-funnel launch plans for new shows, including concept development, positioning, piloting, rollout, and long-term audience strategy
Develop new show formats and extensions informed by audience insights and platform best practices
Partner with cross-functional teams to maximize reach and engagement
Conduct a comprehensive review of current show workflows and systems to find efficiencies
Establish standardized documentation, templates, and communication systems, as needed
Support XF alignment across all productions with Head of Content Ops
Collaborate with advertising and revenue teams to identify sponsorship opportunities
Support creation of pitch materials and integrated storytelling opportunities
Build programming with long-term monetization potential
Uphold AJC’s journalistic values of accuracy, fairness, and trustworthiness
Ensure programming and writing complies with legal and newsroom standards
Manage both directs and non-directs in the production of content
Set expectations, provide coaching, and foster team culture
Book talent and oversee/manage booking resources
Create and manage production budgets, as needed
Oversee vendor and talent relationships, as needed
Ensure productions meet timelines and financial parameters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 10 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 8 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 5 years' experience in a related field; or 14 years' experience in a related field
5+ years' experience in a management or leadership role
Demonstrated showrunner or Executive Producer experience
Strong editorial writing and news judgment
Experience managing teams
Deep understanding of digital audiences and distribution
Ability to manage production systems and workflows
Highly organized and deadline-driven
Experience with YouTube strategy, podcast development, or serialized formats
Newsroom experience
Familiarity with sponsorship and revenue-driven strategy
Comfort with analytics and optimization
Strong creative vision and franchise development experience
Benefits
Flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members
Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)
Company
Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is a communications, media, and automotive services company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7M2014-12-15Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Alexander Taylor
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Patrick O'Boyle
Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
Recent News
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