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Position Summary
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 almost 4,000 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, Samsung Television Network and hundreds of additional exclusive channels available worldwide. Samsung TV Plus is available on Samsung TVs, Galaxy devices, Samsung Smart Monitors, and Family Hub.”\"
The Samsung TV Plus Content Team is seeking a dynamic Senior Content & Development executive to lead our US/CA initiatives, develop first to market content experiences, and manage the 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. This content executive will be responsible for budget management functions and the deployment of resources to achieve key business objectives. You will work cross functionally with the Programming, Merchandising, Partnerships/BD, Marketing, Product, Legal, Engineering, Operations, Sales and Product teams to develop compelling content experiences, articulate business and creative needs, and bring to market content that enhances brand visibility, drives engagement, and supports business objectives.
The candidate should have strong analytical skills and be able to quickly identify meaningful insights, drivers, and priorities for the business. They will need to have a strong commercial mindset but possess a strong understanding of the content production landscape with the focus on the bringing great programming to the screen. Samsung TV Plus is looking for a candidate who is excited by the opportunity to tackle large-scale ambiguous problems. The candidate should possess a strong point of view and is willing to continually challenge the status quo, who is comfortable wearing many hats and possesses a decisive, “get it done” mentality.
Role and Responsibilities
1. Content Strategy and Budget Management
Define and execute acontent strategythat 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 developmentteam 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
Balancecommercial viability, audience demand, and creative visionin 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
Usedata analytics, viewer behavior insights, and performance metricsto 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
Exploreinnovative 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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