Sr Director of Content and Development, TV Plus

Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities

1. Content Strategy and Budget Management

• Define and execute a content strategy that aligns with the vision of Samsung TV PLUS, audience preferences and business growth objectives. • Work closely with the programming, acquisition, licensing, merchandising, legal, content acquisitions and the business development team to bring on board first-to-market & high-quality content. • Identify and bring to market trending types of content, genres, and storytelling formats that resonate with viewers • Identify gaps in the content library, channel offering and curate a compelling mix of content • Balance commercial viability, audience demand, and creative vision in content selection • Partner with the BD and Programming Teams and manage priorities across a multitude of deals with studios, networks, IP rights holders, and independent production houses • Use data analytics, viewer behavior insights, and performance metrics to optimize content decisions. • Manage the content budget to ensure responsible spending allocations to ensure the meeting of business objectives • Monitor industry trends, competitor platforms, and audience shifts to adapt content strategies proactively

2. Development, Production, Innovation & Emerging Content Formats

• Lead a cross functional team that oversees and directs content strategy, development, production and content packaging • Develop, shepherd, and bring to market new content and content experiences working in close collaboration with internal stakeholders • Extensive experience leading live productions or broadcasts • Strong technical background with hands-on knowledge of production and post-production workflows • Work with internal teams and 3rd party vendors and partners to bring new advanced functions to TV PLUS • Explore innovative storytelling models, alternative and new experiences, and business models to expand overall business growth • Identify new trends and opportunities to innovate across Samsung TV PLUS • Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and complex, multi-project environments • Highly detail-oriented with a reputation for delivering consistent, measurable results

Skills and Qualifications

• BA/BS required, MBA preferred but not required • 14+ years of relevant experience the content production, production management, and development space • Experience working at the intersection of content and tech; deep knowledge of the OTT / FAST / Connected TV landscape • Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to clearly and simply convey complex concepts • Ability to identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders internally/externally; Ability to strongly influence others and move organizations behind their goals • Ability to bring structure to large-scale, ambiguous problems • Ability to set priorities and creatively problem solve for several time-sensitive matters; Ability to adjust priorities/tactics/solutions based on a constantly evolving environment • Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environment

Compensation for this role for a candidate based in Los Angeles is expected to be between $255,000 and $285,000. Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.

Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more.

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