STAGE
Website:
stage.in
Job details:
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 .
Role Overview
STAGE is looking for a Content & Culture Expert – to build and scale a compelling Bengali content ecosystem on the platform. This role blends cultural insight, content strategy, and execution excellence, requiring the individual to drive original content development, lead content acquisition, and ensure high-quality production and localization (including AI dubbing).
The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering content that is deeply rooted in Bengali culture while being scalable and performance-driven for a digital audience.
Key Responsibilities
Content Strategy & Pipeline Management
Design and manage the Bengali content pipeline aligned with STAGE’s overall content strategy
Drive development of original content across formats
Ensure an optimal mix of original and acquired content
Script Development & Writers’ Room
Lead script development by refining and elevating storytelling quality
Collaborate with writers and directors to ensure engaging and entertaining narratives
Production Oversight
Oversee the end-to-end content development lifecycle, from script to final delivery
Ensure high standards of creative and technical quality across all projects
AI Dubbing & Localization Excellence
Ensure high-quality AI dubbing for content including voice quality, synchronization, and cultural adaptation
Manage and streamline dubbing-related operations for scale and efficiency
Format Ownership (Specialization-Based)
Take ownership of a specific content format based on expertise (e.g., Feature Films, Series, Microdrama, Mini Films, Non-Fiction)
Lead End-to-end Development For The Chosen Format, Including
Content acquisition and licensing
Original content development
Drive accountability for quality and performance of assigned titles
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with internal teams including Marketing, Legal, and Finance
Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners such as production houses, agencies, and talent
Content Performance & Analytics
Track key metrics such as user acquisition, engagement, and content consumption
Analyze performance and generate actionable insights
Continuously optimize content strategy based on data-driven learnings
Qualifications
7–10+ years of experience in film, OTT, or regional content ecosystems
Strong understanding of audience preferences, and storytelling nuances
Proven experience in content development, production, or content strategy
Established network within the regional and national entertainment industry (preferred)
Ideal Candidate Profile
Combines cultural depth with strategic thinking and execution capability
Strong storytelling sensibility with a deep understanding of audience psychology
Able to balance creative excellence with scalability and performance
Passionate about building impactful regional content
Comfortable working with and integrating AI into creative workflows
Role Summary
Drive the creation, acquisition, localization, and delivery of high-quality Bengali content that resonates deeply with audiences and scales effectively on STAGE.
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