Head Writer - Scripted

Pocket FM; Biella; Remoto; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Join Pocket FM as a Creative Director, leading the development of original scripted audio content. Engage with creative teams to innovate storytelling, leveraging your extensive industry experience to enhance audience engagement and retention. This remote role invites you to shape the future of audio entertainment in Europe while connecting with top storytellers.

Competenze

• 10+ years experience in a leadership role related to scripted content.
• Proven team management and development skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Mansioni

• Lead production from pitch to delivery for original scripted series.
• Analyze data to refine content strategies and improve retention.
• Monitor series performance and make data-driven adjustments.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Creative Oversight

Data Interpretation

Communication

Descrizione del lavoro

It’s an amazing time to join Pocket FM as we continue shaping the future of audio entertainment both in India and globally. We are a leading audio OTT platform across India and the US with the largest collection of OTT shows, podcasts, and audiobooks across a wide variety of genres and languages. We have recently launched in the UK and Germany and are planning our launch in France and Italy. We are reimagining traditional radio to build an internet-scale platform to bring communities together to share stories and spread knowledge. Our mission is to give wings and wisdom to stories, transforming them into a strong entertainment package.

Pocket FM has grown to 80 million listeners, spending over 110 minutes daily, with over 4 billion minutes streamed monthly. This role involves partnering with top storytellers and helping bring their visions to life on the Pocket FM App across various content formats. You will engage with creative teams, writers, data analysts, and producers to develop concepts, research, and create immersive scripted stories across genres. The ideal candidate will blend a passion for entertainment and storytelling with curiosity for innovation and data, to define content strategy and playbook. If you love Fictional content, this is your chance to revolutionize storytelling for millions worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Development: Hire, onboard, and mentor Pod Leads, writers, and creative talent. Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and accountability. Oversee scripted content development, ensuring quality and strategic alignment. Provide guidance and feedback to creative teams.
2. Creative Oversight & Execution: Lead production of original scripted series from pitch to delivery. Review scripts and storylines, ensuring quality and audience engagement. Build relationships with writers, authors, and agents. Develop new show ideas and manage ongoing series schedules.
3. Collaboration with Business & Data Teams: Analyze audience data, market trends, and test results to refine content strategies. Use insights to make creative decisions and improve retention. Adjust stories based on data feedback.
4. Innovation & Experimentation: Lead content creation experiments, testing new formats and genres. Develop scalable content creation playbooks. Stay ahead of industry trends to ensure innovative offerings.
5. Content Performance & Optimization: Monitor series performance, identify improvement areas, and implement data-driven adjustments. Focus on audience retention, engagement, and resource efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as a Creative Director, Head Writer, or similar leadership role in scripted content (podcasts, audio series, TV, film).
• Proven ability to manage and develop creative teams.
• Strong data interpretation skills to inform creative decisions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Deep industry knowledge of podcasting and audio content, with a passion for innovation.

Location: Anywhere in Europe (Remote) with monthly trips to Italy/London. Language Proficiency: Italian and English.