Director, Audience Growth & Programming (Emerging Platforms)

Summary of Position

The Director, Audience Growth & Programming, Emerging Platforms will drive subscriber acquisition, engagement, and retention across Lionsgate’s digital platforms. This executive will oversee programming strategy, channel curation, and library optimization, ensuring content reaches the right audiences while supporting overall digital growth objectives. The Director will leverage analytics to make data-driven programming decisions, optimize performance across platforms, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize reach and monetization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute audience growth strategies across digital platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and other social channels.
• Oversee programming decisions, channel curation, and library optimization to maximize engagement and retention.
• Analyze platform performance, viewer behavior, and subscriber trends to inform programming and content strategy.
• Collaborate with SVP, Global Strategy, Emerging Platforms, and cross-functional teams to align content, marketing, and growth initiatives.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting frameworks to track audience growth, engagement, and monetization metrics.
• Identify and test new content strategies, formats, and distribution tactics to drive subscriber growth.
• Manage content scheduling, programming calendars, and channel launches to ensure consistency and performance.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing team focused on audience growth, analytics, and programming execution.

Qualifications and Skills

• 8+ years of experience in digital content programming, audience growth, or platform strategy.
• Strong understanding of digital platform ecosystems, content performance analytics, and growth strategies.
• Proven experience driving subscriber growth and engagement across YouTube, FAST, AVOD, or social platforms.
• Excellent strategic, analytical, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with digital-first content programming and library management.
• Knowledge of audience segmentation, algorithmic content recommendations, and SEO/social optimization.
• Experience managing content schedules and multi-platform channel launches.
• Familiarity with YouTube monetization models and ad-supported content.
• Background in testing and optimizing content strategies using performance analytics.
• Exposure to international digital platforms and cross-market growth strategies.

Additional Requirements

This position requires five (5) days per week in office.

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Business Unit Overview

Lionsgate Television
Lionsgate's Television Group is a leading supplier of premium programming to buyers around the world. With a rich history of acclaimed television series such as Mad Men, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Nashville and The Studio, Lionsgate Television series have earned 396 Emmy Award nominations and 47 Emmys. Lionsgate's Television Group includes nearly 100 series spanning 40+ networks from Lionsgate Television, Lionsgate Alternative Television, Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution, 3 Arts Entertainment and Debmar-Mercury.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching

Compensation

$130,000 - $140,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.