Head Writer - Scripted

Pocket FM; Italia; Remoto; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Join Pocket FM as a Director - Creative where you will lead the charge in bringing innovative audio content to life. Collaborate with top storytellers and manage a creative team to develop scripted stories for a wide audience. With over 80 million listeners, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of audio entertainment globally. You will leverage data insights, manage production timelines, and work closely with various teams to refine content strategies.

Competenze

• 10+ years experience as a Creative Director or similar role in scripted content.
• Proven ability to manage and develop creative teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Mansioni

• Hire, onboard, and mentor Pod Leads, writers, and other creative talents.
• Oversee scripted content development across genres.
• Analyze audience data, market trends, and optimize content strategy.

Conoscenze

Creative Leadership

Data Analysis

Content Development

Communication

Descrizione del lavoro

Global Lead - Hiring the best production talent in Audio, Film and TV

Director - Creative

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, spending an average of over 110 minutes daily, with over 4 billion minutes streamed monthly.

At its core, 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 the creative team, writers, data analysts, and producers to develop concepts, conduct research, and utilize data to create immersive scripted stories across multiple genres. The ideal candidate combines 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 presentation and discovery for millions worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hire, onboard, and mentor Pod Leads, writers, and other creative talents with support from HR and recruitment agencies.
• Build and nurture a high-performing creative team, fostering collaboration, creativity, and accountability.
• Oversee scripted content development across genres, ensuring creative vision and quality standards are met.
• Guide and provide feedback to writers and creative teams to align scripts with strategic goals.

Creative Oversight & Execution:

• Lead original scripted series from pitch to production, maintaining quality and timelines.
• Review and give constructive feedback on scripts and storylines.
• Build relationships with writers, authors, and literary agents, sourcing new projects.
• Generate new show ideas and identify opportunities to engage listeners.
• Manage delivery of scripts in line with production schedules.

Collaboration with Business & Data Teams:

• Analyze audience data, market trends, and test results to optimize content strategy.
• Use data insights to inform creative decisions and identify innovation opportunities.
• Adjust ongoing stories and scripts based on data feedback to enhance retention and performance.
• Participate in strategy meetings to define content goals and plans.
• Experiment with new formats, genres, and delivery methods to expand offerings.
• Create scalable content creation playbooks with best practices and workflows.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to ensure innovative content offerings.

Content Performance & Optimization:

• Monitor series performance with analytics teams, making data-driven improvements.
• Implement strategies to improve audience engagement and growth.
• Manage content costs and resource allocation without compromising quality.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years experience as a Creative Director, Head Writer, or similar leadership role, with a background in scripted content (podcasts, audio series, TV, film).
• Proven ability to manage and develop creative teams.
• Expertise in leveraging data to inform creative decisions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with external relationship management experience.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• Deep industry knowledge and passion for innovation and storytelling.

Location: Anywhere in Europe (Remote) with monthly trips to Italy/London

Language Proficiency: Italian and English

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