Head of Movies
Company: Daily Wire
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Head of Movies
to lead the creative and strategic vision for Daily Wire’s 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 company’s mission,
brand, and business goals. This is a senior leadership role for a
strategic, creative executive eager to shape the future of Daily
Wire’s film and documentary storytelling. Primary Responsibilities
Set and lead the creative and strategic vision for the company’s
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 To learn more about Daily
Wire, please visit the following Daily Wire Facebook and YouTube
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