Head of Movies

We are seeking a Head of Movies to lead the creative and strategic vision for Daily Wires longform content, including feature films, documentaries, and mini-docs. This role oversees the development pipeline from concept through pre-production, ensuring projects align with the companys mission, brand, and business goals. This is a senior leadership role for a strategic, creative executive eager to shape the future of Daily Wires film and documentary storytelling.Primary Responsibilities

• Set and lead the creative and strategic vision for the companys feature film, documentary, and mini-documentary slate, aligning content with brand, mission, and audience growth objectives.
• Own long-range slate planning and portfolio balance across original projects, adaptations, acquisitions, and nonfiction content.
• Provide senior creative leadership across all development activity, overseeing script and concept evaluation, filmmaker selection, narrative shaping, and early project packaging.
• Lead documentary and mini-doc strategy, ensuring strong storytelling, factual integrity, and mission alignment across the nonfiction portfolio.
• Partner with Production to transition projects from development into pre-production, ensuring creative, financial, and operational readiness for greenlight.
• Oversee greenlight preparation and executive review materials, including creative packages, budgets, and schedules.
• Direct content acquisition and IP integration strategy, evaluating rights opportunities and overseeing adaptations in partnership with Legal and Business Affairs.

Experience & Requirements

• Background in Senior leadership in film and documentary development, production, or studio environments
• Proven ability to identify, shape, and advance scripted and nonfiction projects from concept through greenlight
• Strong storytelling judgment, with expertise in script evaluation and documentary narrative structure
• Deep understanding of industry trends, audience behavior, and market dynamics across film and documentary content
• Financial acumen, including evaluating budgets, resource needs, and slate economics
• Collaborative, cross-functional leader able to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment aligned with conservative media values

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