**Director, Original Content Commercial Strategy Lead**

1 week ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Tubi Tv Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned executive to lead our Content Acquisitions and Partnerships team in the Commercial Affairs of Tubi Original Content. This role will be a key leader, responsible for driving cross-functional alignment, running internal green light processes, leading deals for development and production, and shepherding Tubi Original programming through its life cycle.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all internal and external work streams related to the Commercial Affairs of Tubi Original Content.
  • Collaborate with the SVP, Content Acquisitions and Partnerships, creative team, and Content Strategy & Analysis team to ensure the development, production, and launch of Original programming that meets Tubi's creative and financial benchmarks.
  • Partner with Financial Planning and Analysis to monitor, track, and evaluate development and production spending.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to solicit greenlight analysis and feedback on projects.
  • Lead cross-functional greenlight processes to ensure clear visibility, feedback, and senior leadership alignment on Original Programming investment.
  • Negotiate and execute development, production, talent, and content licensing agreements with major studios, distributors, producers, agents, and reps.
  • Oversee the internal and external flow of information regarding content initiatives, new opportunities, and programming updates.
  • Manage the overall slate of projects from development through release, ensuring Tubi meets all deadlines agreed upon between production partners, distributors, and talent.
  • Dig deep into data to set KPIs, monitor performance, liaise with internal and external partners, and adjust tactics accordingly to ensure success.
  • Assess programming opportunities for senior management, as requested.
  • Grow relationships with key licensors, producers, studios, and production companies, as necessary.
  • Collaborate with Production and Business & Legal Affairs teams on non-creative elements, such as guild requirements, tax or other incentives, and third-party vendors.
  • Vet capabilities of new partners, producers, and production companies to determine their ability to deliver content that meets Tubi's creative and financial benchmarks.
Your Background
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in programming, acquisitions, originals, and/or distribution at a leading entertainment or technology company.
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee Original programming life cycle, including greenlight process, deal negotiation, production, delivery, launch, and distribution.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of how Original programming is acquired, developed, produced, and what creatively resonates with audiences based on data and insights.
  • Established relationships throughout the entertainment sector, specifically with the major studios, global indies, TV networks, and local international broadcasters, distributors, content aggregators, and production entities.
  • Strong financial management skills, including ability to analyze production budgets, maintain disciplined spend, and analyze cost/benefit of overages/breakage.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of the global TV and Film marketplace, as well as a love of movies and television shows.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to develop creative, clear, and concise narratives for a wide variety of audiences.
  • Exceptional ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.
  • Creative and innovative mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Willingness to travel to major content markets and as otherwise necessary.
  • Critical thinker with exceptional attention to detail and solution-oriented attitude who can solve a wide variety of problems.
  • BA or BS degree required; MBA or JD preferred.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location, is listed annually below. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, long-term incentive plan, and various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.

$126,300 to $180,400 / year + Bonus + Long-Term Incentive Plan + Benefits

Tubi is a division of Fox Corporation, and the FOX Employee Benefits summarized here cover the majority of all US employee benefits.

Tubi is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We are an E-Verify company.



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