Chief Operating Officer; COO​/President

Overview

Chief Operating Officer (COO) / President

Independent Film & Television Studio – Live Music & Documentary Content

Location:
Nashville, TN (Relocation Required)

• About the Company

We are a dynamic independent film and television studio specializing in premium live music films and documentary content. Our work sits at the intersection of film, television, and the music industry, collaborating with world-class artists, platforms, and partners.

The company has already completed several high-profile projects and is entering an aggressive growth phase, with multiple major productions and distribution initiatives scheduled throughout 2026 and beyond.

We are seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer / President to lead the studio’s operational, strategic, and commercial growth. This executive will work closely with the Founder/CEO to scale the company, oversee business operations, and drive distribution, partnerships, and revenue strategy across film, television, and music platforms.

This is a senior leadership role for a proven executive who understands how to operate at the highest levels of entertainment, content, and distribution.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the studio, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and financial discipline
• Lead and negotiate film, television, and music-related distribution deals across theatrical, streaming, broadcast, and international markets
• Develop and execute long-term business strategy aligned with the company’s creative vision
• Manage relationships with distributors, networks, streamers, labels, financiers, and strategic partners
• Oversee production operations, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery across multiple concurrent projects
• Build and manage senior teams across production, business affairs, finance, and operations
• Identify new revenue opportunities, partnerships, and expansion strategies
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to industry-leading standards

• 20+ years of senior-level leadership experience in film, television, and/or the music industry
• Proven experience negotiating and executing distribution deals (film, TV, streaming, or music-related content)
• Deep understanding of the independent production landscape and premium documentary/live music content
• Strong operational, financial, and strategic leadership skills
• Established industry relationships across film, television, streaming platforms, and music
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to scale a growing company
• Willingness to relocate to Nashville, TN

• Competitive executive salary
• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, etc.)
• Equity / stock options
• Opportunity to help lead a fast-growing studio with a strong slate and long-term vision

This is a rare opportunity to step into a top leadership role at a creatively driven studio with real momentum, high-profile work already in the marketplace, and a robust pipeline of projects ahead. The right candidate will play a defining role in shaping the future of the company.