About Us
Started in 2019, STAGE is an entertainment platform for regional cultures known for producing premium quality content in Indian languages to reinforce, protect and validate people's sense of identity for their culture and heritage.
We currently focus on Haryanvi, Rajasthani and Bhojpuri languages. Our mobile apps have 15 Mn+ downloads and 4 Mn+ paying customers globally. That makes STAGE the biggest media platform in these regions.
In 2023, STAGE was also featured on Shark Tank India S2. Watch our story here .
Creative Development Lead (Gujrati)
About The Role
We are seeking a dynamic creative development professional with proven expertise in concept creation and story development, concept screening, and writer management . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in screenwriting and content development, with a deep understanding of commercial and mass-market storytelling. This role requires balancing creative vision with platform strategy, while leading writers and collaborating with leadership teams to bring impactful stories to life.
Key Responsibilities
Concept Screening & Development
- Evaluate story pitches, narrations, and concepts; provide first-level approvals in alignment with the Content Head & CCO.
- Identify high-potential stories that resonate with audience preferences and commercial success parameters.
- Collaborate with Creative Directors on shortlisted stories and ensure creative alignment throughout development.
- lead the creation of in-house concepts and Proof of Concepts (POCs).
Content Strategy & Audience Focus
Writer Management
Research & Insights
Qualifications & Experience
- Understand the platform's content vision and identify creative gaps.
- Align storytelling with audience demand, ensuring focus on mass appeal and commercial viability .
- Leverage insights from research and market trends to guide development decisions.
- Develop in-house concepts and stories from internal ideas and insights.
- Lead, mentor, and supervise in-house writers during story development.
- Provide clear, constructive feedback to ensure high-quality output within timelines.
- Build and sustain strong professional relationships with writers and creative partners.
- Collaborate with research teams to translate audience insights into compelling story ideas.
- Stay updated on content trends (Culture, National, International), formats, and audience shifts to keep the platform ahead of the curve
- Drive the development of new stories based on research briefs and audience needs.
- 10-15 years of experience in screenwriting, content ideation, and development.
- Strong portfolio of work as an OTT, TV, and film screenwriter and/or head of content development.
