Head of Unscripted, Sixteenth Studios

Whalar Group•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

As Head of Unscripted, Sixteenth Studios, you will lead the development, packaging, and sale of premium unscripted formats and docuseries across television and streaming. You will oversee an active slate of productions from development through delivery while building a studio designed to create scalable IP and long-term franchises. This is a foundational leadership role for someone who understands both the creative and commercial sides of unscripted. You know how to take an idea from concept to pitch to sale, and you have the relationships and instincts to get it there. You will play a key role in translating Creator-led ideas into premium series, bridging the Creator Economy with television and streaming in a way that drives both cultural relevance and long-term value.

Requirements

7–10+ years of experience in unscripted television development and production.
Proven track record of developing and selling unscripted series that have made it to air.
Strong relationships with networks, streamers, and buyers.
Experience packaging projects with talent, Creators, and production partners.
Deep understanding of formats, franchises, and what actually sells.
Experience overseeing productions from development through post.
Strong creative instincts paired with sound business judgment.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Clear point of view on where unscripted is going.
Understanding of and interest in the Creator Economy.

Responsibilities

Build and define Sixteenth Studios as a premium unscripted production arm across television and streaming.
Develop, package, and sell unscripted formats and docuseries to networks and streaming platforms.
Build and manage a pipeline of original concepts, taking multiple projects from idea through pitch and sale.
Identify and secure Creator and traditional talent to anchor projects.
Translate Creator-led ideas into scalable formats, franchises, and repeatable series.
Oversee an active slate of productions from development through post and delivery.
Lead the creation of development materials, including decks, sizzles, casting tapes, and presentations.
Oversee development shoots, pilots, and presentations, including staffing showrunners, directors, producers, and editors.
Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, agents, talent, and production partners.
Stay ahead of trends across both the Creator Economy and unscripted television.
Partner with cross-functional teams including Marketing, PR, Social, and Business and Legal Affairs.