Content Development Executive
Samsung TV Plus is a premium global entertainment service and is the most used streaming app on Samsung Smart TVs. A leader in FAST, Samsung TV Plus offers hundreds of channels and thousands of shows and movies on-demand in the U.S. Globally, the streaming service carries over 3,500 ad-supported linear channels in 30 countries and is accessible on over 630M active devices. Samsung TV Plus is the exclusive home of Conan O'Brien TV, Letterman TV, and hundreds of additional exclusive channels available worldwide. The Samsung TV Plus Content Team is seeking a dynamic Content Development executive to lead our US / CA content initiatives, develop first to market content experiences, and content budget management efforts. This role is ideal for a creative visionary who excels at storytelling, driving audience engagement, while detail oriented to managing complex projects, and analytically minded to track content performance & analysis and budget management functions.
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, and business development team to bring on board high-quality content.
- Identify and bring to market trending types of content, genres, and storytelling formats that resonate with viewers and readers.
- Identify gaps in the content library 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, Innovation & Emerging Content Formats
Develop, shepherd, and bring to market new content and content experiences working in close collaboration with internal stakeholders.Work with internal teams and 3rd party developers 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.Skills and Qualifications
BA / BS required, MBA preferred but not required15 years of relevant experience in the production, production management, and / or development spaceExperience working at the intersection of content and tech; deep knowledge of the OTT / FAST / Connected TV landscapeExcellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to clearly and simply convey complex conceptsAbility to identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders internally / externally; Ability to strongly influence others and move organizations behind their goalsAbility to bring structure to large-scale, ambiguous problemsAbility to set priorities and creatively problem solve for several time-sensitive matters; Ability to adjust priorities / tactics / solutions based on a constantly evolving environmentSelf-motivated with the ability to work with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environmentCALIFORNIA ONLY
Salary Range Pay Transparency : Compensation for this role, for candidates based in Los Angeles, CA is expected to be between $200,000 and $250,000. 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.