Head of Content

Primordial Soup • New York, NY

1d • $250,000 - $350,000

About The Position

Primordial Soup is a vertically integrated generative studio founded by filmmaker Darren Aronofsky. The studio creates original content and develops proprietary technology alongside generative artists and storytellers. The Head of Content will own the company’s content strategy and operations, building a slate of scripted digital series with strong voices, original characters, and new worlds. The role oversees development, production, and commercialization, including creator discovery, audience development, and partnerships that generate revenue.

This is a senior, hands-on role on a lean, fast-growing team. The Head of Content will establish strategy while also carrying it out, work closely with the founder and leadership on resource allocation, and recruit and manage a growing team of creatives and producers. The position also represents Primordial Soup across entertainment, technology, and creative communities.

Requirements

• Strong creative taste, demonstrated by helping make a hit and being able to explain why it worked.
• Experience helping run a company or business, with demonstrated operating experience.
• Fluency in digital platforms and how to build and monetize an audience on them.
• Ability to recruit and lead creative and operational teams.
• Experience brokering deals with creators, platforms, and brand partners.
• Confidence managing production budgets and P&L performance.
• Ability to communicate persuasively with creators and investors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the content business, including strategy and day-to-day operations.
• Build a development pipeline and guide creators from concept through finished series that can scale across multiple platforms.
• Decide which projects move forward and how resources are allocated across the slate.
• Make deals with individual creators, studios, brands, and technical partners.
• Own marketing, audience-growth, and fan-engagement strategy.
• Oversee the Head of Production to help ensure productions stay on budget and schedule.
• Work with the Head of Technology to help creators use the company’s proprietary platform.
• Champion creators and artists among leadership and ensure their voices shape the slate and platform.
• Represent Primordial Soup externally across entertainment, technology, and creative communities.
• Monitor emerging trends in new media, AI, entertainment, and storytelling to identify creative and commercial opportunities.
• Work with the founder and leadership to define resource investments.
• Recruit and manage a growing team of creatives and producers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed