Director of Comedy and Animation Development

This is a Full Time Job

The Director, Development will support the development of creator-led comedy and animation projects for FOX Creator Studio, with a focus on identifying and shaping concepts with a distinct voice, visual identity, audience appeal, and franchise potential. This role will work closely with creators, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to develop projects from early concept through package-ready materials.

Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace for five (5) days per week is an essential function of the position. The selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support creator-led development from concept through package readiness, with a focus on comedy and animation projects and scalable premium storytelling
• Work with creators and internal teams to refine ideas into structured, scalable projects or franchises while preserving distinct creative voices
• Identify and source ideas and talent across YouTube, social platforms, and traditional channels, bringing a strong understanding of both traditional development and fluency in digital-native ecosystems
• Help guide creators from early concepts to more fully developed projects ready for packaging, pilot, sizzle, or proof-of-concept execution
• Develop pitch materials, written development notes, and project documents that support internal alignment and external opportunities
• Evaluate concepts for creative originality, audience resonance, platform fit, and long-term commercial and IP potential within comedy and animation
• Contribute to the studio's broader development slate by helping identify projects that can scale across platforms and support FOX Creator Studio's evolving IP strategy

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 7+ years of experience in live-action comedy and/or animation development in television or digital media
• Bachelor's degree in Film, Television, Animation, Media Studies, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong understanding of creator-led storytelling and how digital-native voices can evolve into larger entertainment properties

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Experience evaluating comedic voice, character durability, visual storytelling, animation-friendly concepts, and franchise expansion potential
• Experience developing pitch materials, notes, and internal creative presentations. First-hand experience with YouTube and social platforms, including developing and delivering pitch presentations