Head Writer - Scripted

Pocket FM; Caserta; Remoto; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Join Pocket FM as a Creative Director, leading the development of innovative scripted content across various formats. With a strong focus on team leadership and collaboration, you'll shape content strategy and growth while engaging with top storytellers. This remote position requires proficiency in Italian and English, making monthly trips to Italy for collaboration.

Competenze

• 10+ years experience in content-driven organizations.
• Strong background in scripted content (podcasts, audio series).
• Proven team management and coaching skills.

Mansioni

• Lead content production from pitch to release.
• Hire and mentor team members.
• Analyze audience data to refine content strategies.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Innovation

Collaboration

Data Interpretation

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 strong entertainment packages. Pocket FM has grown to 80 million listeners, with an average of over 110 minutes of engagement daily, and over 4 billion minutes streamed monthly on the app.

This role involves partnering with top storytellers to 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 data-driven stories across genres. The ideal candidate combines a passion for entertainment and storytelling with curiosity for innovation and data, shaping content strategy and playbooks. 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 with HR support. Build and nurture a high-performing team fostering collaboration, creativity, and accountability. Oversee scripted content development, ensuring quality and alignment with strategic goals. Provide ongoing guidance and feedback to maintain standards.
2. Creative Oversight & Execution: Lead the production of original scripted series from pitch to release, ensuring quality and timelines. Review scripts and storylines, maintaining creative integrity. Build relationships with writers, authors, and agents, sourcing new projects. Develop new show ideas to engage listeners. Ensure timely delivery of scripts.
3. Collaboration with Business & Data Teams: Work with business teams to analyze audience data, market trends, and test results to refine content strategies. Use insights to inform creative decisions and improve content performance. Adjust ongoing 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 keep Pocket FM innovative.
5. Content Performance & Optimization: Monitor series performance, identify improvement areas, and implement data-driven adjustments. Focus on audience retention, engagement, and growth. Manage content costs and resource allocation efficiently.

Qualifications

10+ years experience as a Creative Director, Head Writer, or similar leadership role in content-driven organizations, with a strong background in scripted content (podcasts, audio series, TV, film). Proven team management and coaching skills. Ability to interpret data to inform creative decisions. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Deep industry knowledge of podcasts and audio content, with a passion for innovation and storytelling.

Location & Language

Anywhere in Europe (Remote) with monthly trips to Italy or London. Proficiency in Italian and English required.