What are the responsibilities and job description for the Content Director - Kings League USA position at Kings League?
About the Kings League
Created and organized by Kosmos, the Kings League has become a global phenomenon that has revolutionized the way we understand football and sports. A new 7-a-side football league with teams chaired by the world's best streamers and content creators, with revolutionary rules aimed at uniting the best of football with the latest trends in esports and new ways of communicating and understanding the world. In this sense, the Kings League has not only managed to "reimagine the game," but has also elevated sport and entertainment to a new dimension, making it more accessible to all audiences.
About you
We’re looking for an experienced Content Director with background in live events to lead Kings League’s content strategy and production across the US. With a deep understanding of storytelling, youth culture, and audience behavior, this role will be central in shaping and delivering high-quality, engaging content that resonates across audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate and oversee the full content production lifecycle – from pre-production and planning to directing, editing, and final delivery. The content director will take the lead in video production and collaborate with the broadcast team conceptualizing the shows, matchdays and live broadcasts.
- Align and optimize the content strategy with external stakeholders—including team owners, streamers, celebrities, and broadcast partners—to ensure unified goals and efforts.
- Lead cross-functional production teams across KL USA, creating a collaborative, high-performing culture that supports creativity and efficiency.
- Define and executing the content vision, ensuring that storytelling, tone, and design are relevant and on-trend, while aligned with Kings League global brand values.
- Supervise script development and editing, maintaining high creative standards and narrative consistency.
- Hire and manage production talent including directors, writers, editors, and on-screen personalities across various projects.
- Monitor and interpret audience feedback and performance data, adjusting strategy accordingly to improve engagement and reach.
- Manage production budgets and resource allocation, ensuring efficiency while delivering premium-quality content across multiple markets.
- Collaborate with global content leads, sharing learnings, maintaining alignment, and contributing to cross-market innovation.
- Proactively solve production challenges, balancing creative ambition with logistical and technical realities on the ground.
Profile:
- 7 years of experience in content production and creative leadership, ideally within entertainment, reality TV, live sports, or digital media.
- Strong leadership and team management experience across diverse and multicultural environments.
- Deep knowledge of end-to-end production processes, from ideation to final cut.
- Strong narrative instinct and storytelling skills; ability to guide and refine scripts for different regional contexts.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale budgets and productions across countries.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable collaborating with creatives, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
- Flexible schedule; willing to work evenings/weekends as needed during events or live productions.
- Experience in cross-border content production is a strong plus.
Diversity & Inclusion commitment
At Kings League we strongly believe in building an inclusive and diverse work environment, where everyone can develop their full potential. We are committed to the integration of people with disabilitites and different capabilities, and fostering a team where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow. If you meet the requirements of the position, we invite you to send us your application; we value the richness that diversity brings and look forward to welcoming your talent and experience.