Future plc
New York, New York, United States · Full-time · $200k - $250k
Sponsor licence
Active since registry listing · UK
Salary clears visa floor
Min $200K — meets threshold
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Not confirmed
Relocation support
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Future is looking for a Global Head of Studio to lead the commercial creative development and content execution engine within Future Creative. This is a dual-mandate role: equal parts creative architect and production leader.
The Global Head of Studio manages the entire content creation pipeline from concept through delivery, working in direct partnership with editorial Creative Strategy and programming to develop commercial content IP, and content solutions. You will own creative development and content production across the full 360 creative formats, line production management, and post-production workflow orchestration.
You will build a 360-degree creative IP commercial development and content, media, experiential and product solution packaging, overseeing commercial output and Enterprise, Trade promo collaterals.
Creative Development & IP Execution: Partner with Creative Strategy and editorial leads (Director of Video & Social Strategy) taking the content IP and franchises from development concept to production-ready programming and commercial briefs. Translate brand strategies and franchise IP architecture into executable production and programming plans with clear milestones, resource requirements, and commercial integration points. Manage the creative process including format execution, commercial packaging, and production cycles.
Content Production Management: Oversee all content production across video (long-form, short-form, vertical), social, podcast, and experiential formats. Manage line production including budgets, schedules, crew, locations, and vendor relationships. Ensure production quality meets Future's editorial standards and Future Creative's commercial standards across all output types.
Production and Freelance Network: Build and manage a global freelance production network covering creative development, photography, video, social media execution, producers, agency producers, and other on set production support. Establish service-level agreements, rate cards, and quality benchmarks. Manage production services budget and vendor relationships. Ensure the network can flex to meet seasonal demand and tentpole production peaks.
Post-Production Workflows: Coordinate with the Global Head of Post-Production and production services to ensure seamless handoff from production to post. Define editorial and commercial post-production requirements. Manage approval workflows between editorial leads, commercial partners, and production teams.
Programming & Planning: Collaborate with editorial content leads to align production schedules with editorial IP programming slates. Manage quarterly production planning, resource allocation, and capacity forecasting. Build programming calendars that serve both editorial franchise commitments and commercial partnership deliverables.
Commercial Collateral: Manage resourcing of production of all commercial materials: sizzle reels, case studies, brand films, pitch videos, event content, and experiential capture. Ensure commercial output is delivered at the quality standard that positions Future Creative as a premium content partner.
Studio Operations and Infrastructure: Establish and manage purpose-ready studio operations in US and UK. Develop freelance production networks. Implement production management tools and systems. Promote AI and automation integration into production workflows in partnership with the enterprise AI team.
As well as more great perks, including:
This is a Hybrid role from our New York office, working three days from the office and two from home.
Who We Are We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.
We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!
Our Future, Our Responsibility: Inclusion and Diversity at Future We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.
Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. We're building a workplace where we value, respect, and empower everyone to thrive.
When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.
Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.
Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
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