Director, Current Programming – Scripted

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Broadcasting is seeking a seasoned, strategic, and creatively driven Director, Current Programming – Scripted, to join our network team. The Director, Current Programming – Scripted will play a critical leadership role in managing the active slate of scripted live-action comedy and animated series, guiding each show from greenlight through final delivery.

Reporting to the VP, Current Programming, the Director, Current Programming – Scripted is a key touchpoint between FOX Entertainment and our creative partners, ensuring each series maintains the highest standards of storytelling, production, and execution. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in current programming, strong production knowledge, and established relationships with top-tier talent and showrunners.

Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace for a minimum of four (4) 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

• Oversee day-to-day current programming efforts for a portfolio of active scripted series
• Oversee the development and execution of supplemental content and assets tied to current shows, including marketing spots and behind-the-scenes features
• Partner with showrunners, writers, and executive producers throughout all phases of production: pre-production, shooting, post-production, and delivery
• Monitor and support creative execution, ensuring scripts, cuts, and final episodes reflect the network’s standards and align with broadcast requirements
• Lead internal collaboration with Production, Business Affairs, Creative, Marketing, Finance, and Post teams to maintain consistency, resolve issues, and streamline workflows
• Manage production timelines and budgets
• Represent FOX in all major creative milestones, including table reads, run-throughs, filming, and post-production reviews
• Provide actionable creative notes on scripts, cuts, and marketing materials to support the storytelling vision of each show
• Ensure delivery of content meets all technical, creative, and legal standards
• Track and report on the performance, health, and renewal viability of each series, including cost reports, ratings/metrics, and talent dynamics
• Stay current on guild, union, and labor compliance requirements and coordinate closely with labor and legal teams

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5+ years of experience in scripted television, specifically in current programming at a studio or network
• Deep creative instincts and experience working with premium-level comedy content
• Proven track record of managing multiple ongoing series simultaneously
• Strong existing relationships with showrunners, talent, writers, agents, and production teams
• Advanced understanding of television production cycles, scheduling, and post-production
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and team management skills
• Ability to balance creative vision with business realities, including budget oversight and schedule enforcement
• Familiarity with industry regulations, guilds/unions, and tax incentive structures
• Familiar with project management software
• Passion for storytelling and a commitment to supporting creative excellence

#LI-DNI

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $102,000.00-120,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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