Vigloo Creative Executive; Vertical Short Drama

• Location: Glendale, CA (Los Angeles area / On-site required)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary Range: $80,000 – $160,000 USD
• Visa Sponsorship: Not Available (Must have valid work authorization in the US)
• Key Requirement: Creative Strategy & Story Development for Short-form (Vertical) Drama

Spoon Labs is looking for a Vigloo US Creative Executive(CE) to join our team in Los Angeles.
Vigloo is a global short-form drama platform created by Spoon Labs, redefining the entertainment landscape by delivering high-quality, immersive vertical video content to a global audience.

At Vigloo, we’re building a new kind of short-form storytelling experience, bold, fast-moving, and made for the vertical screen
. We are looking for a Creative Executive who is responsible for driving the creative direction, story quality, and strategic development of Vigloo’s content slate. This role focuses exclusively on idea evaluation, story development, writer collaboration
, and aligning creative output with audience insights and business goals
. The Creative Executive partners closely with in-house producer and marketing teams.

• Identify compelling concepts, genres, and story opportunities based on market research, audience data, and platform trends.
• Evaluate pitches, concepts, outlines, and scripts to determine viability, engagement potential, and fit within Vigloo’s creative strategy.
• Maintain an active pipeline of fresh story ideas that support slate diversity and meet business goals.
• Work with leadership to define creative priorities, thematic focus areas, and new formats for exploration.

Story & Script Development

• Give detailed and actionable notes on loglines, outlines, beat sheets, and scripts to ensure clarity, pacing, character depth, and retention strength.
• Collaborate closely with writers and Producers to elevate narrative structure and emotional impact.
• Guide projects through the full development lifecycle — from initial concept to final production-ready script — ensuring creative alignment at each step.
• Ensure all projects reach production-ready creative standards before handoff.

Localization Strategy & Creative Adaptation

• Develop localization guidelines that adapt story, tone, and cultural references for global and regional audiences.
• Evaluate concepts and scripts for cross-market potential, identifying opportunities for cultural adaptation without losing story intent.
• Collaborate with localization teams to ensure translations maintain narrative clarity, emotional impact, and brand voice.
• Incorporate regional audience data and platform insights to inform localization decisions and international content strategy.

Cross-Functional Creative Alignment

• Work with Marketing, Audience Insights, and Strategy teams to integrate data-driven insights into creative decisions.
• Clearly communicate creative intent, themes, and direction to downstream teams without overseeing execution.
• Support evaluation of external pitches, partnerships, or IP opportunities from a creative perspective.

Creative Standards & Team Development

• Document and evolve creative guidelines, writing frameworks, and storytelling best practices.
• Mentor writers and junior development staff to strengthen overall creative output.
• Stay current on competitive landscapes, narrative trends, and platform behavior to inform future development.
• Bachelor’s degree in History, English, Fine Arts, Screenwriting, or a related field or equivalent hands-on experience of working with professional screenwriter —ideally within vertical or mobile-first formats
  .
• Strong creative writing skills with a focus on romance and drama genres
  .
• Proven ability to stay composed under pressure
  , paired with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
  .
• Flexibility to work effectively across multiple time zones
  .
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities
  , with experience guiding cross-functional teams
  .
• Strong interest in reading novels and staying engaged with narrative storytelling
  .
• In-depth knowledge of the online reading or publishing industry
  , including both historical and current trends.
• Deep understanding of audience behavior and digital-first storytelling
  , with a sharp sense of what resonates and performs on…