Director, Content and Editorial

Full Time Job
FX Networks



Director, Content & Editorial (FX – Los Angeles, CA 90064)

FX is seeking a Director who will be tasked with executing a wide variety of AV assignments for FX and across the FX Networks Suite and partner platforms. This role is a key participant in the department's in-house creative unit.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the creation and execution of AV projects from concept through delivery, including program launches, network branding and presentations, marketing and sales projects, episodic promotions, etc.
• Manage outside vendor projects from budgeting and creative, through post-production and delivery on network promotions for series, and a variety of AV and marketing assignments.
• Responsible for creative briefs, strategic and creative objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Participation in FX Suite branding and series campaign creative.
• Assist department executives in general department management from assignment planning and scheduling, to budget planning and personnel matters.

Requirements:
• Four-year college degree required
• Minimum of seven years of network experience in various promotion creative, production and supervisory roles with emphasis on AV promotions and editorial
• Ability to concisely provide direction and supervision
• Must have firm understanding of the broadcasting, production & marketing lexicon
• Strong problem-solving skills; the ability to manage budgets, formulate strategic plans, and analyze ratings data
• Requires a solid understanding of editing systems, network computer systems and the broadcast systems used to take promotion materials from concept to air
• Must possess strong interpersonal communications skills, conflict management skills, team building and attention to detail

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

About FX Networks:

FX Networks is comprised of the networks FX, FXX and FXM, the video on-demand app FXNOW and the commercial-free on-demand service FX . FX, the flagship general entertainment basic cable channel, launched in June of 1994 and is carried in 88 million homes. The diverse schedule features a growing roster of critically-acclaimed and award-winning hit dramas series including Taboo, Legion, Snowfall, Trust, Pose, Mayans M.C. and the upcoming Y; the critically-acclaimed limited series American Horror Story, Fargo, American Crime Story, FEUD, Fosse/Verdon and the upcoming Devs, Shogun and Mrs. America; acclaimed hit comedy series including Atlanta, Baskets, Better Things, What We Do in the Shadows and the upcoming Breeders; the half-hour series Mr Inbetween; and the upcoming docuseries The Weekly with The New York Times. FX is the former home of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning hit drama series The Shield, Nip/Tuck, Rescue Me, Damages, Sons of Anarchy, Justified and The Americans. The network's library of acquired box-office hit movies is unmatched by any ad-supported television network. FXX, the newest network, launched in September 2013 and is carried in 86 million homes. Geared towards a young adult audience, the schedule features original series, movies, and acquired series. The channel is anchored by the acclaimed hit comedies It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and the Emmy® Award winning comedy series Archer. FXX is also the exclusive cable home to The Simpsons, the longest-running comedy in TV history. FXM (formerly Fox Movie Channel) was launched in October of 1994 and is now carried in 57 million homes. Its schedule features classic films during the day (FXM Retro), contemporary box office hits and acclaimed, award-winning films, and short-form award-winning original programming in the evening.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with FX Networks, which is part of a business segment we call FX Networks.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

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