Current openings at Philo

Philo: a streaming service for TV and movie lovers At Philo, we’re a group of technology and product people who set out to build the future of television, marrying the best in modern technology with the most compelling medium ever invented — in short, we’re building the TV experience that we’ve always wanted for ourselves. In practice this means leveraging cloud delivery, modern tech stacks, machine learning, and hand-crafted native app experiences on all of our platforms. We aim to deliver a rock solid experience on the streaming basics, while cooking up next generation multi-screen and multi-user playback. Data at Philo Data underpins everything we do at Philo: making informed business decisions; analyzing and improving the quality of our streaming experience; running product experiments to optimize our signup flows and improve user journeys; and making it effortless for our users to find the perfect thing to watch. Philo serves over a billion streams to its users every year, generating a wealth of data that we leverage at all levels of the organization. Philo’s data platform operates at very large scale, processing trillions of events annually in a petabyte-scale data lake and supporting thousands of data workflows and analytical queries that power decision-making across the company. On the Data team, we’re looking for people who are comfortable working on a variety of interesting engagement, content discoverability, experimentation, acquisition, and retention-related data projects across our streaming service. You’ll be working closely with other data scientists, analysts, and engineers to build and deploy solutions directly for our service – this work spans both foundational data platform work like data warehouse architecture, metric governance, and semantic consistency across our entire data stack, as well as insights and modeling work that leverages the platform to deliver business value. In addition, you’ll work with stakeholders in other departments to understand our business needs, build highly reliable and accurate data pipelines that the company can trust, and deliver business-focused data insights to help the entire team thrive. We are passionate about problem-solving and providing data-informed insights for the entire company, using both cutting-edge techniques and proven practices in close collaboration with every department. To complete our work we build on modern open-source tools including dbt, GrowthBook, Robyn, Superset, and PyTorch as well as SaaS tools such as Segment, Redshift, Snowflake, SageMaker, AWS Glue, Mode, Omni, Avo, and BigEye. Some of the recent projects our Data Science team members have worked on include: Building marketing mix models and multi-touch attribution models to optimize customer lifetime value and predict RoAS (Return on Ad Spend) Modeling to determine which early product behaviors predict conversion Running experiments to evaluate and improve our ML-based content recommendation/personalization system Building data models for analysis of lifecycle marketing communications impact Modeling to analyze the impact of Quality of Experience events (e.g. rebuffering) on customer engagement and other business metrics. Data infrastructure engineering work including data warehouse cluster upgrades, per-query infra cost optimization, implementation of Apache Iceberg data storage, and evaluating alternative data warehouse technologies. Ongoing analytics engineering work to reliably and accurately model complex billing and subscription data, enabling it to be easily queried for business insights. Price sensitivity research and competitive market analyses The role Philo is seeking a Head of Data to lead and evolve our growing team of Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and Data Analysts – an effective, collaborative and empathetic leader who will help scale the team to meet our evolving data needs. This leader will work with stakeholders across the company to ensure that every department at Philo has the reliable and accurate data required to deliver the data-driven insights we need in order to achieve and exceed our goals as a company.  Responsibilities Own all things data at Philo: ensure that stakeholders at Philo have access to the timely and accurate data driven insights that they need to do their jobs. Oversee the core data science work executed in cross-functional teams to drive product goals, including product experiments and A/B tests, Growth & Acquisition modeling, and product insights, including customer journey analysis and measuring effectiveness of content search and recommendation systems. Own the quality and performance of the data platform at Philo, including platform architecture and instrumentation, data collection/processing/validation, data governance, and security and compliance. Ensure that we are collecting the right data and events, processing them in a scalable and modular way, and building a foundation of reliable data that teams across the company can build insights from. Collaborate closely with the engineering team and AI/ML engineers to support the development and delivery of Philo’s content recommendation system. Collaborate closely with data roles in our business and finance teams (business insights, business analysts and financial analysts) to help them build a deep understanding of the Philo business, customers, and content trends. Manage the data team: train, mentor and coach members of the data team, direct their work and support their career growth; identify the roles we need as we grow and hire fantastic people to fill those roles. Qualifications  15+ years of experience across analytics, data science, data engineering, or related data functions, with significant proven experience leading multidisciplinary data teams through ambiguity, in both a strategy and personnel management capacity. (Startup experience preferred.) Strong skills as a hands-on data scientist who can lead by example, including demonstrated understanding of data architecture, statistical modeling in either Python or R (Python preferred), A/B/n experimentation practices, SQL, and experience independently developing data driven insights. Demonstrated ability to train and coach team members in these skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills; you are a strong communicator who can explain complex trends, data findings and analytical methodology to broad audiences with varying technical backgrounds. A deep understanding of business priorities and the ability to partner with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment (or ability to adapt to this environment very quickly). Experience in consumer subscription, streaming, media, ad-supported products, or other event-rich digital businesses is preferred. Experience with Machine Learning and Deep Learning is a strong plus. More about Philo At Philo, we’re a company that puts people first—both our subscribers and our team. We empower our colleagues to do their best work while supporting one another in pursuing shared goals. We value pragmatism, pride in our work, and passion, with transparency and openness as fundamental parts of our culture. We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as we grow the Philo team and shape the future of TV. We believe that a diverse range of voices and perspectives enables us to innovate faster and create the best experiences for our subscribers. Philo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to supporting every candidate and employee. If you need an accommodation at any stage of the process, please email recruiting@philo.com and we’ll work with you to meet your needs. Philo offers 70+ top-rated networks, including AMC, BET, CMT, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, Food Network, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, HISTORY, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, OWN, VH1, We TV, and more. It also includes all the groundbreaking originals and blockbuster movies available with AMC+ and access to HBO Max Basic With Ads and discovery+. Our service also includes 100+ free channels and premium add-ons like STARZ and MGM+. Our extensive library boasts over 85,000 titles, and our unlimited DVR allows users to save their favorite shows and movies for up to a year, skipping ads for a seamless viewing experience. Stream on up to three devices simultaneously, whether on your phone, tablet, laptop, or TV using Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Samsung TV, Android TV, Vizio TV, or Chromecast. Philo is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York City and Cambridge, MA. Our leadership team includes alums from HBO, Tubi, and Meraki, and is backed by NEA and industry partners like Warner Brothers Discovery, Paramount, AMC, and A&E. Join us at Philo and be part of a team that's shaping the future of TV! Status: Full-timeLocation: San Francisco, CA or remote within the U.S.Compensation: Includes annual salary, company stock options, and health benefits. Salary is determined by experience and location: San Francisco, New York City: $325K - $375K Boston, DC Metro, Los Angeles, Seattle: $305K - $355K Denver, Atlanta, Austin, Las Vegas, Sacramento, Chicago: $285K - $335K Texas, Florida: $270K - $320K We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. Philo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that everyone does their best work when they are supported by each other and the company, and we offer a generous set of benefits to make sure the Philo team is happy and healthy. Here is a sampling of the benefits we offer our team: Full health, dental and vision coverage for you and your family 401(k) plan with employer contributions (we match 100% of deferrals up to 3% of pay and 50% of the next 2% of pay) Flexible working hours Up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave Unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick leave $2,000 annual vacation bonus (we pay you to take a two week vacation) $5,250 annually for professional development and educational assistance $1,250 annual home office + TV stipend during first year of employment ($250 annually thereafter) $500/month ($6,000/year) bonus for employees who commit to working at least 3 days per week in our offices, plus generous commuter benefits ($315/month towards transit, rideshare, bike rental, or parking at our HQ office in San Francisco) Free Gympass subscription — an all-in-one corporate benefit that gives employees the largest selection of gyms, studios, classes, training and wellness apps Dog-friendly office And much more! For California Residents: Philo’s CCPA Notice at Collection – Employees, Applicants, Owners, Directors, Officers and Contractors Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

About the role Philo launched a significant operating reset in 2026 — new leadership structure, new meeting cadence, and a sharper focus on strategic clarity and accountability. A dedicated Chief of Staff is a core part of that reset. This is a strategic Chief of Staff role. It exists to make Philo's most senior leaders more effective— not to absorb the operational work of the business. The right person sharpens the thinking, structures the agenda, keeps leadership aligned, and ensures that decisions made in the room actually happen. Execution of the company's work lives with the functional and program management teams. This role makes sure those teams have the right direction, the right inputs, and the right forums to do it. The role reports to the SVP of Strategy & Operations and operates in service of the Strategy & Operations, COO, and CEO functions, with lighter-touch support for the CFO. It anchors to Strategy & Operations initially (~50% strategic and analytical agenda), supports the company operating rhythm (~35%), and provides CEO/CFO executive support including board coordination (~15%).   What this role is:Just as importantly, this is a hands-on role. We're looking for someone with high ownership and low ego—someone who sees no task as beneath them. One day you may be framing a strategic recommendation for the executive team; the next you may be building the analysis, writing the memo, creating the deck, or coordinating the follow-through needed to get the work across the finish line. Success comes from a willingness to both think strategically and execute exceptionally. What this role is not:a program manager or a catch-all for unowned execution work. Sustained program delivery lives with the Programs organization, and functional work lives with functional owners. The distinction: this role solves the problems that sit between functions and above programs — alignment, decision clarity, success criteria and measurement, prioritization conflicts — and hands the execution back with a clear path forward. It unsticks; it does not inherit. Responsibilities Strategic Research & Analysis Conduct research and analysis at the direction of the SVP of Strategy & Operations to support strategic planning, competitive intelligence, growth opportunity evaluation, and packaging and pricing decisions Synthesize inputs from across the business — data, external research, vendor outputs — into clear, decision-ready framing for the executive leadership team.  Build and maintain awareness of the competitive landscape, market trends, and strategic context relevant to Philo's key bets Structure ambiguous problems, build a clear point of view, and present it concisely to senior leaders Planning & Goal-Setting Process Partner with the executive leadership team to coordinate annual planning, quarterly prioritization, and the development of company goals and strategic initiatives Help develop implementation plans, milestones, and success metrics for new initiatives — ensuring strategic decisions translate into clear plans with owners Support the design and ongoing improvement of planning processes, goal-setting frameworks, and accountability mechanisms Ensure the right people are in the room at the right points in the planning cycle, and that outputs are clearly documented and communicated Drive cross-functional alignment by ensuring every strategic initiative has clear objectives, success criteria, accountable owners, defined decision rights, and an agreed execution plan, resolving ambiguity where ownership or accountability is unclear. Operating Rhythm & Leadership Alignment Support SVP of Strat and Ops with owning the weekly business performance meeting agenda: collect inputs, ensure anomalies are pre-researched and flagged before the meeting, coordinate pre-reads, and keep the meeting focused on diagnosis and action — not status recaps.  Develop and maintain a consistent cadence of KPI analyses that explain performance trends, uncover root causes, and highlight opportunities for action. Support the COO in running the senior leadership team: prep agendas, distribute pre-reads, and track decisions and commitments through the operating infrastructure Coordinate leadership async updates after key decision-making meetings — ensuring decisions, priorities, and next steps are clearly communicated to the right people Own the leadership operating calendar — right meetings at the right cadence, right people in the room, preparation requirements communicated in advance Maintain Philo's core operating infrastructure: decision logs, commitment trackers, and related systems that keep the leadership team accountable Ensure executive review meetings have clear agendas, decision objectives, and expected outcomes. Partner with cross-functional leaders to distill materials into concise executive summaries and drive alignment on decisions, owners, and next steps. Cross-Functional Problem Solving Act as an extension of the executive leadership team to identify opportunities, resolve operational challenges, and remove barriers to execution across the organization Partner with the Programs organization on cross-functional initiatives: this role unblocks and aligns at the leadership level; sustained program delivery stays with Programs Executive Forums & High-Stakes Moments Facilitate leadership offsites, annual planning sessions, company bi-annual gathering, and strategic reviews — owning the design, preparation, and follow-through for forums that shape company direction Support board meeting preparation: coordinate slide ownership, track contributors, manage review timelines, and ensure materials are complete and polished Coordinate preparation for other high-stakes leadership moments — all-hands materials, due diligence requests, executive briefings — where quality and timing matter Own async communication when key leaders are offline, ensuring nothing falls through Qualifications 8+ years of experience in strategy, chief of staff, business operations, or executive program management roles Experience in media, streaming, or consumer subscription businesses — you understand the economics of subscriber acquisition, retention, and engagement, and you can speak the language of this industry from day one Experience working directly alongside C-suite or senior VP-level leaders in a high-trust, high-proximity environment Demonstrated track record of owning strategic research, synthesis, and analysis — not just coordinating it: structuring ambiguous problems, working with data, and turning it into decision-ready framing for leadership Experience designing or improving operating rhythm and planning processes — leadership reviews, planning cycles, goal-setting frameworks — in a fast-moving environment Exceptional written communication: research briefs, agendas, decision framing, and async updates are the core work product of this role, and the quality of your thinking shows up in the quality of your writing The instinct to know when to solve a problem yourself and when to sharpen it and hand it back — you can unstick a cross-functional issue without becoming its permanent owner Confident but not territorial: strong enough to push back and offer a point of view, secure enough to support rather than lead, and clear-eyed about where your role ends and others' begins High discretion and professional judgment — this role sits close to sensitive conversations including board materials, personnel, strategy, and transactions Comfort with ambiguity: the operating model at Philo was rebuilt this year, and this person will help build and refine infrastructure that is still taking shape Meticulous where it counts — board decks go to a board, leadership agendas go to a dozen senior leaders, and the work that goes out from this role needs to be right Experience supporting a strategic transaction process (M&A, fundraise, partnership) a plus   More about Philo At Philo, we're a company that puts people first—both our subscribers and our team. We empower our colleagues to do their best work while supporting one another in pursuing shared goals. We value pragmatism, pride in our work, and passion, with transparency and openness as fundamental parts of our culture. We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as we grow the Philo team and shape the future of TV. We believe that a diverse range of voices and perspectives enables us to innovate faster and create the best experiences for our subscribers. Philo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to supporting every candidate and employee. If you need an accommodation at any stage of the process, please email recruiting@philo.com and we'll work with you to meet your needs. Philo offers 70+ top-rated networks streaming live and on-demand, including AMC, BET, CMT, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, Food Network, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, HISTORY, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, OWN, VH1, We TV, and more. It also includes all the groundbreaking originals and blockbuster movies available with AMC+ and access to HBO Max Basic With Ads and discovery+. Our extensive library boasts over 85,000 titles, and our unlimited DVR allows users to save their favorite shows and movies for up to a year, skipping ads for a seamless viewing experience. Stream on up to three devices simultaneously, whether on your phone, tablet, laptop, or TV using Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Samsung TV, Android TV, Vizio TV, or Chromecast. Philo is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York City and Cambridge, MA. Our leadership team includes alums from HBO, Tubi, and Meraki, and is backed by NEA and industry partners like Warner Brothers Discovery, Paramount, AMC, and A&E. Join us at Philo and be part of a team that's shaping the future of TV! Status: Full-timeLocation: Brooklyn, NYCompensation: Includes annual salary, company stock options, and health benefits. Salary is determined by experience and location: San Francisco, New York City: $250K - $300K Boston, DC Metro, Los Angeles, Seattle: $240K - $280K Denver, Atlanta, Austin, Las Vegas, Sacramento, Chicago: $230K - $270K Texas, Florida: $220K - $260K We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. Philo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that everyone does their best work when they are supported by each other and the company, and we offer a generous set of benefits to make sure the Philo team is happy and healthy. Here is a sampling of the benefits we offer our team: Full health, dental and vision coverage for you and your family 401(k) plan with employer contributions (we match 100% of deferrals up to 3% of pay and 50% of the next 2% of pay) Flexible working hours Up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave Unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick leave $2,000 annual vacation bonus (we pay you to take a two week vacation) $5,250 annually for professional development and educational assistance $1,250 annual home office + TV stipend during first year of employment ($250 annually thereafter) $500/month ($6,000/year) bonus for employees who commit to working at least 3 days per week in our offices, plus generous commuter benefits ($315/month towards transit, rideshare, bike rental, or parking at our HQ office in San Francisco) Free Gympass subscription — an all-in-one corporate benefit that gives employees the largest selection of gyms, studios, classes, training and wellness apps Dog-friendly office And much more! For California Residents: Philo’s CCPA Notice at Collection – Employees, Applicants, Owners, Directors, Officers and Contractors Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

About the Role Philo is looking for a strategic, creative, and hands-on Head of Social Media to lead our organic social presence across entertainment, culture, and community. This person will own social strategy, editorial planning, and platform-native content creation — bringing strong instincts in writing, filming, editing, design, and trend-driven execution. They’ll partner closely across Marketing, Design, Programming, Customer Support, Legal, and external creators to keep Philo’s social presence timely, consistent, and unmistakably Philo. Responsibilities Own Philo’s organic social strategy, editorial calendar, and channel approach across key platforms, with a strong focus on short-form video, Reels, Tiktok, YouTube Shorts, and emerging formats. Create, film, edit, design, publish, and optimize platform-native social content, including video, graphics, memes, captions, carousels, and trend-driven posts. Bring a strong creator/creative ethos to the role, understanding what makes content feel native, shareable, entertaining, and worth watching. Develop social campaigns around programming priorities, cultural moments, giveaways, partner needs, and audience-specific initiatives. Maintain Philo’s social voice and ensure content feels confident, approachable, audience-first, culturally aware, and unmistakably Philo. Collaborate with Design, Brand, Growth, Product Marketing, Customer Support, Legal, agencies, and external creators to bring social ideas to life. Support influencer and creator partnerships through creator sourcing, briefs, content review, and performance learnings. Oversee community management, moderation, and escalation standards across social channels, Reddit, and app store reviews. Use performance data, community feedback, and audience insights to inform content, creative, and marketing recommendations. Qualifications 7+ years of experience in social media, content creation, entertainment marketing, brand marketing, or a related field. Proven experience leading organic social strategy, editorial planning, content development, publishing, and reporting for a consumer-facing brand. Strong hands-on skills in filming, editing, short-form video, social design, meme creation, writing, and platform-native storytelling. Deep fluency in short-form video, especially TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Has a strong curiosity about trends and developments in the social media landscape including new and emerging platforms. A strong portfolio of social work that shows creative range, platform fluency, and content that has meaningfully driven engagement, reach, conversation, or cultural relevance. Experience with tools like CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Figma, Sprout Social, or similar platforms. Strong creative instincts around TV, entertainment, pop culture, memes, fandom, creator culture, internet behavior, and what makes content shareable. Excellent writing, editorial judgment, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Experience with programming launches, partnerships, giveaways, cultural moments, community moderation, and creator/influencer collaborations. Ability to balance strategy and execution — leading the vision while also making the work when needed. What Success Looks Like Philo’s social presence feels consistent, timely, culturally relevant, and unmistakably Philo. Social content becomes more platform-native, creative, shareable, and balanced across video, design, copy, memes, and trends. Short-form videos become stronger, more intentional parts of Philo’s organic social strategy. Organic social provides useful audience insights that inform broader marketing and creative strategy. Cross-functional teams have a clear social partner who can translate priorities into strong content quickly. More about Philo At Philo, we’re a company that puts people first—both our subscribers and our team. We empower our colleagues to do their best work while supporting one another in pursuing shared goals. We value pragmatism, pride in our work, and passion, with transparency and openness as fundamental parts of our culture. We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as we grow the Philo team and shape the future of TV. We believe that a diverse range of voices and perspectives enables us to innovate faster and create the best experiences for our subscribers. Philo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to supporting every candidate and employee. If you need an accommodation at any stage of the process, please email recruiting@philo.com and we’ll work with you to meet your needs. Philo offers 70+ top-rated networks, including AMC, BET, CMT, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, Food Network, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, HISTORY, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, OWN, VH1, We TV, and more. It also includes all the groundbreaking originals and blockbuster movies available with AMC+ and access to HBO Max Basic With Ads and discovery+. Our service also includes 100+ free channels and premium add-ons like STARZ and MGM+. Our extensive library boasts over 85,000 titles, and our unlimited DVR allows users to save their favorite shows and movies for up to a year, skipping ads for a seamless viewing experience. Stream on up to three devices simultaneously, whether on your phone, tablet, laptop, or TV using Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Samsung TV, Android TV, Vizio TV, or Chromecast. Philo is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York City and Cambridge, MA. Our leadership team includes alums from HBO, Tubi, and Meraki, and is backed by NEA and industry partners like Warner Brothers Discovery, Paramount, AMC, and A&E. Join us at Philo and be part of a team that's shaping the future of TV! Status: Full-timeLocation: San Francisco, CA or remote within the U.S.Compensation: Includes annual salary, company stock options, and health benefits. Salary is determined by experience and location: San Francisco, New York City: $130K - $180K Boston, DC Metro, Los Angeles, Seattle: $120K - $170K Denver, Atlanta, Austin, Las Vegas, Sacramento, Chicago: $110K - $160K Texas, Florida: $105K - $155K We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. Philo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that everyone does their best work when they are supported by each other and the company, and we offer a generous set of benefits to make sure the Philo team is happy and healthy. Here is a sampling of the benefits we offer our team: Full health, dental and vision coverage for you and your family 401(k) plan with employer contributions (we match 100% of deferrals up to 3% of pay and 50% of the next 2% of pay) Flexible working hours Up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave Unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick leave $2,000 annual vacation bonus (we pay you to take a two week vacation) $5,250 annually for professional development and educational assistance $1,250 annual home office + TV stipend during first year of employment ($250 annually thereafter) $500/month ($6,000/year) bonus for employees who commit to working at least 3 days per week in our offices, plus generous commuter benefits ($315/month towards transit, rideshare, bike rental, or parking at our HQ office in San Francisco) Free Gympass subscription — an all-in-one corporate benefit that gives employees the largest selection of gyms, studios, classes, training and wellness apps Dog-friendly office And much more! For California Residents: Philo’s CCPA Notice at Collection – Employees, Applicants, Owners, Directors, Officers and Contractors Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.