Head of Content – Movies

At Viaplay Group, we entertain millions of people every day through our streaming services, radio networks, and TV channels. We believe in the power of content not just as a way of telling stories and touching lives, but also expanding worlds.

We’re looking for the best people to join us on our journey. Right now, we’re searching for a Head of Content - Movies in our Stockholm office – are you ready to hit play on an exciting career change?

The role
This role’s mission is to ensure that Viaplay and our PTV channels consistently feature a compelling movie lineup with a strong commercial appeal, balancing 1st pay titles with library classics to enhance retention, fuel sales, and elevate our content portfolio. You’ll work strategically to maximize the ROI of our movie offerings, creating a dynamic and engaging landing page and a yearly movie schedule that supports a captivating user experience. You’ll also supervise the curated stunts and themed blocks, amplifying our marketing efforts and positioning Viaplay and PTV as premier platforms for both blockbuster hits and local favourites.

Operational

• Identify movie content needs based on data and performance insights and strategic objectives.
• Supervise the movie selection that drives subscriptions and retention across Viaplay and PTV.
• Develop an engaging, year-round movie schedule, ensuring optimal release timing.
• Integrate Box Office and Rent & Buy releases to enhance our SVOD offering.
• Build and maintain a dynamic movie landing page, elevating Viaplay’s user experience.
• Supervise the curation strategy, including thematic blocks and stunts to boost engagement and retention.
• Monitor content performance and adjust strategies to optimize results.
• Coordinate with Finance and Content Strategy to ensure accurate budget tracking.

Strategic Alignment

• Collaborate with the local Head of Programming to secure optimal positioning and prioritization for acquired content.
• Coordinate quarterly with the Central content team to align on content priorities.
• Set pricing strategies and start dates for movie deals in partnership with the Acquisitions and Content Strategy.
• Work closely with B2B teams to effectively position PTV channels
  

Management & Leadership

• Lead and inspire a high-performing, collaborative team within the Viaplay Group.
• Mentor and develop team members, supporting their growth and career advancement.
• Recognize and nurture individual talents, ensuring skill development and utilization.
• Establish clear team goals and responsibilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Curate a robust movie lineup that balances content quality and volume.
• Maintain alignment with budget parameters.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive movie strategy in line with broader content objectives with a strong commercial appeal.
• Create a vibrant, user-friendly landing page for Movies and oversee curation and creative composition of movie collections & themes.
• Align content priorities with the Head of Central Content & Curation.
• Achieve optimal positioning for acquired content within prioritized schedules.
• Maintain a consistent, engaging movie schedule throughout the year.
• ROI supervision of titles and catalogues.

Additional Responsibilities

• Deliver impactful presentations for monthly performance reviews and movie slate discussions with stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of programming strategies aligned with Viaplay’s goals to maximize both regional and local impact.
• Design and implement initiatives that foster engagement and enhance user retention.

What we’re looking for
We understand you may feel confident ticking certain boxes more than others and that’s why we always keep an open mind in our recruitment process. But, in order to thrive in this role, we do believe you’ll have at least some experience in the following:

• Proven management experience within the media industry.
• Strong communicator and collaborator, skilled in cross-functional alignment.
• Proven experience working strategically and commercially with D2C products, including target setting and budgeting.
• Skilled at identifying growth opportunities and executing them collaboratively to drive business results.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments, with a structured approach to managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with a focus on aligning team efforts to meet both immediate and long-term objectives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and draw insights from data.
• Strong presentation skills, with experience leading discussions and reviews.
  

What we offer you
We’ve got you covered! 30 days of paid vacation every year, an attractive pension and insurance scheme, and generous parental leave pay lift.

Your wellbeing matters. We provide you with various wellbeing initiatives including wellness allowance.

A safe space to grow and up-skill. Our learning culture puts you in the driver’s seat of your own development.

Entertainment is what we love, and entertainment is what we do. So, unlimited access to Viaplay seems only fair for you to get to know the product – including series & viewing events, new release movie rentals, linear channels and more.

Hit play today
If this feels like your kind of challenge, make sure you apply by attaching your CV here – you may also want to add your LinkedIn profile. Please don’t send us your application via email because we won’t be able to accept it. We do, however, welcome any questions you may have about this particular position.

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Department
Content

Locations
Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden