Global Director, Local-Language Scripted Drama

Apple Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks a senior leader to head Local Language Scripted for Apple TV, based in London. You will steer strategy, commission premium drama, and guide writers and producers through development, production and post. You will manage a cross-border team and align regional output with global growth.

You will work with top talent, influence high-impact content across markets, and ensure editorial excellence while balancing creative ambitions with business goals.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in scripted series development.
• Proven pedigree in developing and commissioning drama series for broadcasters/streamers.
• Track record of championing multiple projects from script to production.
• Extensive work experience in script editing and development.
• Credible, capable of creative input through production and in edit.
• Strong, relevant international and UK network with premium talent.
• Extensive executive-level people leadership experience.
• English fluency; additional global language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and assess scripts, pitches and other underlying IP for Apple series potential.
• Guide producers and writers in the development of story and scripts.
• Meetings with agents and key talent to identify potential projects.
• Run all creative aspects of development, casting, production and post-production.
• Close working relationship editorially with Creative Director, International video.
• Help set market by market strategy working with data analysts and creatives.
• Developing a compelling slate of shows that resonate in multiple markets and travel globally.
• Define and execute a comprehensive content strategy for local language scripted series across key international markets.
• Align regional output with Apple TV+'s global subscriber growth and retention targets.
• Ensure the local language slate strategically complements the broader Apple Services ecosystem.
• Navigating Regional Nuances: leverage international market dynamics for whitespace opportunities.
• People Development/Leadership: directly manage and scale a diverse team of creative executives.
• Cross-Border Management: manage distributed teams across time zones and cultures.

Skills

Scripted series development

Drama development

Project leadership

Script editing

Executive producing

Creative input

Network with talent

Executive leadership

English fluency

Additional language

Job description

Apple seeks a senior leader to head Local Language Scripted for Apple TV, based in London. You will steer strategy, commission premium drama, and guide writers and producers through development, production and post. You will manage a cross-border team and align regional output with global growth.

You will work with top talent, influence high-impact content across markets, and ensure editorial excellence while balancing creative ambitions with business goals.