Night LLC is hiring: General Manager, Maverick Media in Austin
Night LLC, Austin, TX, US, 78716
Company Overview
Maverick Gaming (founded by Eric Persson) is expanding beyond the poker and gambling space to create a media powerhouse-a brand that combines the energy of poker culture with lifestyle content, akin to the models of Barstool Sports and FaZe Clan. Our media arm will center around recruiting top talent, producing compelling content, and driving community engagement to build the world's premier poker lifestyle brand.Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced, visionary General Manager (GM) to spearhead the launch and development of Maverick Media. The GM will oversee all aspects of operations, talent management, and content production, ensuring we build a best-in-class media brand that resonates with audiences and opens doors to commercial opportunities. This is a high-impact role, perfect for someone passionate about media, content creation, and building talent-driven ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and Manage the Organization
- Assemble and lead a high-performing operations team, including production staff, talent ops, editors, and social media support.
- Develop scalable operational processes to manage talent and content efficiently.
- Talent Acquisition and Management
- Identify, recruit, and develop exceptional talent across platforms and channels.
- Cultivate strong relationships with creators, providing the support and resources needed to help them thrive.
- Content Strategy and Execution
- Lead the creation and execution of innovative content ideas that drive audience engagement and commercial opportunities.
- Oversee production logistics and ensure smooth day-to-day operations for all content initiatives.
- Drive Commercial Success
- Identify and pursue brand partnerships, sponsorships, and monetization strategies.
- Develop and execute the long-term strategic vision for Maverick Media to ensure sustainable growth.
- Proven experience leading media, content, or creator-driven organizations with measurable success.
- Strong understanding of platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Kick, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, X (Twitter), and emerging social channels.
- Expertise in managing operations and logistics for content production at scale.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and engage talent.
- Strategic thinker who can execute on both big-picture initiatives and tactical goals.
- Track record of building and maintaining commercial partnerships.
- Must be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the poker and gambling space
- Be at the forefront of building the world's first poker lifestyle media brand.
- Collaborate with top-tier talent and help shape their careers.
- Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on creativity and innovation.
- Competitive compensation package with significant growth potential.