Director of Dry Bar Comedy

Description

Summary/Objective

Dry Bar Comedy, an Angel original, is the world's largest clean-comedy brand with over 6 billion views across platforms. We are seeking a highly operational, business-focused leader with strong P&L ownership to drive scalable growth. This role emphasizes revenue optimization, conversion of views to Angel Guild memberships, strategic partnerships, expanded distribution (including FAST channels), and efficient operations — while leveraging centralized Angel Studios marketing expertise for amplification. The Director will own the full P&L, scale content distribution, maximize monetization, and ensure Dry Bar remains the undisputed leader in family-friendly stand-up comedy.

Expectations at Angel Studios

• Amplify light in every action.
• Know your customer (viewers, Guild members, investors, creators, internal teams) — conduct monthly interviews to align on needs.
• Provide consistent, timely, compassionate feedback; address performance issues swiftly.
• Exemplify Angel's team qualities and mission.
• Proactively solve roadblocks with creativity and ownership (focus on building/testing/learning, not blame).
• Master network effects for growth.
• Own outcomes while optimizing resources (money, people, time) — break silos as needed.

Essential Functions

Business & P&L Ownership (Primary Focus)

• Own the full P&L for Dry Bar Comedy, including revenue forecasting, cost control, and profitability targets.
• Drive revenue growth through diversified streams: paying membership conversions, digital distribution licensing, FAST channel deals, social monetization, touring/merchandise, and strategic partnerships.
• Identify and execute high-ROI opportunities to convert views into paying members (e.g., targeted calls-to-action, retention campaigns).
• Optimize margins across production, editing, marketing spend, distribution, and operations.

Content Strategy & Distribution

• Oversee release window strategy (Angel App, FAST, Audio, YouTube/Facebook, other platforms) to maximize reach and monetization.
• Lead evaluation and negotiation of new distribution partnerships
• Collaborate with producers, editors, and schedulers to maintain a consistent weekly release cadence and high-volume output.
• Analyze special performance, audience analytics, Guild scoring, and conversion data to prioritize content with the strongest ROI and membership impact.

Operations & Team Leadership

• Manage the Dry Bar core team (editing, venue operations, distribution) and coordinate with shared Angel teams (e.g., paid media, email, media pipeline).
• Streamline workflows using tools like Monday.com to boost efficiency, visibility, and cross-team alignment.
• Oversee release calendars, distribution timelines, and operational scaling to support rapid growth.

Live Shows & Venue Operations

• Oversee Dry Bar taping season and live show calendar: booking comedians, scheduling tapings, show-night operations, ticket sales and pricing, and audience experience.
• Ensure venue readiness with production partners (sound, camera, lighting), stage branding, signage, and front-of-house.
• Lead expansion of live events beyond the Provo venue (church shows, touring, encore events) and use live shows as a Guild acquisition channel (free-ticket and discount offers, gift cards, geo-targeted notifications).

Comedian Relations & Partnerships

• Attract and maintain relationships with key talent, agents, and managers.
• Manage contracts, onboarding, revenue-share structures, and deliverables to ensure a reliable content pipeline.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships (e.g., brands, platforms, co-productions) that drive distribution and revenue.

Platform & Product

• Partner with engineering to enhance Dry Bar user experience in the Angel App (discovery, monetization, analytics).
• Provide business requirements and feedback for features that boost engagement and Guild conversions.

Brand Stewardship

• Uphold Dry Bar's consistent clean-comedy brand identity aligned with Angel's values.
• Champion creative excellence, audience trust, and family-friendly positioning.
• Serve as an internal ambassador to promote the brand across Angel Studios.

Required Education and Experience

• 5+ years in leadership roles within entertainment, digital media, content operations, or brand management — with proven P&L ownership and business strategy experience.
• Demonstrated success scaling digital content brands or streaming channels, including revenue growth and audience monetization.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional team leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience working with talent, agents, and high-profile partners.

Competencies

• Strategic and operational thinking with strong P&L acumen
• Data-driven decision-making and analytics proficiency
• Operational excellence and process optimization
• Leadership, communication, and talent relationship management
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability
• High integrity and alignment with Angel's mission

Work Environment

Comfortable, air-conditioned office in Provo, UT (open/shared space, fast-paced, occasionally noisy). 

Physical Demands

Ability to sit/stand at a desk for extended periods.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Regular full-time, 40+ hours/week (flexible, with occasional evenings/weekends for releases or events).

Travel Required

Willing and able to travel out-of-state as needed (e.g., partnerships, talent meetings, events).

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree or significant experience as an entrepreneur or in marketing
• Experience in entertainment P&L roles or scaling subscription/membership models.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

At Angel Studios, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.