Director, Dry Bar Comedy

This is a Full Time Job

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Summary/Objective
Expectations at Angel Studios
• Amplify light in every action.
• Know your customer (viewers, Guild members, investors, creators, internal teams) - conduct monthly interviews to align on needs.
• Provide consistent, timely, compassionate feedback; address performance issues swiftly.
• Exemplify Angel's team qualities and mission.
• Proactively solve roadblocks with creativity and ownership (focus on building/testing/learning, not blame).
• Master network effects for growth.
• Own outcomes while optimizing resources (money, people, time) - break silos as needed.

Essential Functions
Business & P&L Ownership (Primary Focus)
• Own the full P&L for Dry Bar Comedy, including revenue forecasting, cost control, and profitability targets.
• Drive revenue growth through diversified streams: paying membership conversions, digital distribution licensing, FAST channel deals, social monetization, touring/merchandise, and strategic partnerships.
• Identify and execute high-ROI opportunities to convert views into paying members (e.g., targeted calls-to-action, retention campaigns).
• Optimize margins across production, editing, marketing spend, distribution, and operations.

Content Strategy & Distribution
• Oversee release window strategy (Angel App, FAST, Audio, YouTube/Facebook, other platforms) to maximize reach and monetization.
• Lead evaluation and negotiation of new distribution partnerships
• Collaborate with producers, editors, and schedulers to maintain a consistent weekly release cadence and high-volume output.
• Analyze special performance, audience analytics, Guild scoring, and conversion data to prioritize content with the strongest ROI and membership impact.

Operations & Team Leadership
• Manage the Dry Bar core team (editing, venue operations, distribution) and coordinate with shared Angel teams (e.g., paid media, email, media pipeline).
• Streamline workflows using tools like Monday.com to boost efficiency, visibility, and cross-team alignment.
• Oversee release calendars, distribution timelines, and operational scaling to support rapid growth.

Live Shows & Venue Operations
• Oversee Dry Bar taping season and live show calendar: booking comedians, scheduling tapings, show-night operations, ticket sales and pricing, and audience experience.
• Ensure venue readiness with production partners (sound, camera, lighting), stage branding, signage, and front-of-house.
• Lead expansion of live events beyond the Provo venue (church shows, touring, encore events) and use live shows as a Guild acquisition channel (free-ticket and discount offers, gift cards, geo-targeted notifications).

Comedian Relations & Partnerships
• Attract and maintain relationships with key talent, agents, and managers.
• Manage contracts, onboarding, revenue-share structures, and deliverables to ensure a reliable content pipeline.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships (e.g., brands, platforms, co-productions) that drive distribution and revenue.

Platform & Product
• Partner with engineering to enhance Dry Bar user experience in the Angel App (discovery, monetization, analytics).
• Provide business requirements and feedback for features that boost engagement and Guild conversions.

Brand Stewardship
• Uphold Dry Bar's consistent clean-comedy brand identity aligned with Angel's values.
• Champion creative excellence, audience trust, and family-friendly positioning.
• Serve as an internal ambassador to promote the brand across Angel Studios.

Required Education and Experience
• 5 years in leadership roles within entertainment, digital media, content operations, or brand management - with proven P&L ownership and business strategy experience.
• Demonstrated success scaling digital content brands or streaming channels, including revenue growth and audience monetization.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional team leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience working with talent, agents, and high-profile partners.

Competencies
• Strategic and operational thinking with strong P&L acumen
• Data-driven decision-making and analytics proficiency
• Operational excellence and process optimization
• Leadership, communication, and talent relationship management
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability
• High integrity and alignment with Angel's mission

Work Environment
Comfortable, air-conditioned office in Provo, UT (open/shared space, fast-paced, occasionally noisy).

Physical Demands

Ability to sit/stand at a desk for extended periods.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Regular full-time, 40 hours/week (flexible, with occasional evenings/weekends for releases or events).
Travel Required
Willing and able to travel out-of-state as needed (e.g., partnerships, talent meetings, events).

Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Education and Experience
• Master's degree or significant experience as an entrepreneur or in marketing
• Experience in entertainment P&L roles or scaling subscription/membership models.

Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.