Head of Current, U.S.
Company: Rob Barnett Media
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
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Specialising in high-end feature documentaries, documentary series
and formatted factual entertainment, our daily objective is to
continually push storytelling to new heights. We pride ourselves on
our ability to elevate material into dynamic and dramatic
narrative, working with global streamers to reach our ever-growing
international audiences.Helmed by Academy Award-winning producer
James Gay-Rees (AMY; SENNA; MARADONA) and Emmy-winning producer
Paul Martin, together they are responsible for Box To Box's
ever-growing list of stellar productions since the company was
founded in 2016: from the Netflix internationalhit series,
Formula1: Drive To Survive, Full Swing, Break Point, Tour de
France: Unchained and in the documentary space- Wanted, The Escape
of Carlos Ghosn, Amy, Exit Through the Gift ShopBased in London,
Los Angeles and ParisThe company is widely recognised as the global
leader in the production of uber premium documentaries, and is
regularly credited with sparking the recent boom in observational,
access-led sports content. Box to Box strives to challenge the
norms of traditional documentary formats through thoughtful,
insightful and narrative-driven filmmaking, and prides itself on
its ability to elevate material into dynamic and dramatic
storytelling, with never-seen-before footage, unprecedented access
and best-in-class production standards.OPPORTUNITY & ROLEThe
company is on a rapid growth trajectory and is seeking a Head of
Current to navigate the next phase in the US. The role will report
into co-founders James Gay-Rees and Paul Martin, and Sam Lawrence,
Managing Director.This is a high-profile opportunity for an
established and ambitious professional to join the leadership team
at Box to Box, and to drive and execute the company's world-class
slate with creativity, innovation, and enterprise.We are seeking
someone with a passion for making outstanding content, who can
inspire and guide an industry-leading creative team. This person
will have exceptionally strong industry relationships and already
be a leading figure in the documentary and entertainment landscape.
They will bring with them ideas for pioneering new content, as well
as a deep understanding of audience engagement and viewing
trends.The role comes with genuine autonomy, and this person will
play a key role in shaping the future of Box to Box US, helping it
to fulfil its impressive growth trajectory and continue to bring
exceptional content to audiences worldwide.As well as being
dedicated to producing formidable content, this person will be
committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, that allow
members to work cohesively and thrive.CANDIDATE EXPERIENCEThe
successful candidate will:
- Be an established and respected senior creative, with an
excellent understanding of the evolving global documentary and
entertainment landscape and have a respect and appreciation for the
high-end programming that Box to Box produce.
- Have first-class network and streaming relationships, and
experience of pitching and winning projects of the highest creative
calibre from a wide range of buyers.
- Have excellent communication skills with the ability to secure
access to organizations and individuals and maintain those
relationships to deliver first class access for productions.
- Be highly experienced at running development teams and
processes, to bring top-line ideas through to commission and
delivery.
- Have excellent production sensibilities and the instincts to
deliver uber-premium content, with a comprehensive knowledge of the
production process and lifecycle.
- Have excellent relationships with off-screen talent, and be
able to attract leading Exec Producers, Showrunners, Series
Producers, Editors and Directors to Box To Box.
- Have excellent relationships with agents and management
companies. This person will be someone who can identify and grow
successful collaborations.
- In previous roles, have demonstrated the entrepreneurial and
creative ability to deliver commercial and critical success to an
organization.
- Be someone who has actively contributed to the decision making
and direction of an organization.
- Be someone who has nurtured and grown diverse and inclusive
teams, leading from the front and mentoring teams through
projects.CANDIDATE SKILLSThe successful candidate will be able to
demonstrate they have the skills to:
- Be a visible and inspiring leader both internally and
externally. Someone who actively encourages and supports
creativity, bravery, innovation and inclusion.
- Bring new and exciting creative ideas to Box to Box and elevate
existing projects with dynamism and a forward-thinking
mind-set.
- Think beyond the TV landscape and be ahead of the curve in
terms of content generation and exploitation.
- Be a dynamic seller and have the ability to cultivate and
nurture commissioner and talent relationships.
- Understand and appreciate the nature of access documentaries
and series, and be skilled in nurturing and maintaining these
relationships.
- Work under their own initiative: be organised and embrace
working in a dynamic, fast-paced and ambitious environment.
- Organize and manage creative teams effectively, with the
ability to balance editorial, financial and managerial
responsibility across several developments/productions.
- Ensure all projects/content are delivered on time and within
budget, encouraging the highest possible creative standards
throughout, whilst managing the demands of broadcasters, networks
and third party stakeholders.
- Be an excellent communicator, someone who is well-connected and
can act as an exemplary ambassador for Box to Box and its
associated programming.
- Have an eye for identifying and developing new talent.PERSONAL
ATTRIBUTESThe successful candidate will:
- Understand, respect and be enthusiastic and passionate about
the Box to Box brand, with the hunger to help the company reach new
heights.
- Be committed to producing world-class documentaries and series,
and have the desire to operate at the cutting edge of the
industry.
- Be highly creative, and an ambitious storyteller who approaches
projects with imagination, flair and innovation.
- Be diplomatic, someone who can maintain strong relationships
with the teams they work with, senior company figures and external
stakeholders.
- Have a rigorous and meticulous approach to work and excellent
attention to detail, bringing out the same high standards in
others.
- Champion DEI, being fully committed to creating an inclusive
working environment that celebrates, promotes and represents a
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