KYLE SEGAL
Los Angeles
Summary
Senior creative and media executive with 10+ years leading large-scale, multi-platform content studios. Proven track record building and scaling digital ecosystems, launching new formats, and leading multidisciplinary teams across development, production, and post. Experienced partnering with filmmakers, brands, and executives to create culturally impactful content while maintaining operational rigor, strategic discipline, and creative excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Video Content Development
Ranker
Los Angeles, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Built and led Ranker's cross-platform video studio overseeing 5 YouTube channels, 7M+ subscribers, and 1B+ lifetime views
- Defined organization-wide creative vision for video while balancing growth, editorial integrity, and brand identity
- Acquired, relaunched, and scaled channels into durable franchises with long-term cultural and revenue value
- Created and led Ranker's branded integration studio, delivering consistent monthly deals and six figures in incremental annual revenue
- Owned end-to-end content strategy across development, production, post, and distribution using analytics to improve efficiency and quality
Director of Video Content Development
Ranker
Los Angeles, CA
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Expanded Ranker's portfolio through format innovation, library optimization, and experimentation with emerging platforms
Head of Current Programming
React Media (FKA Fine Brothers Entertainment)
Burbank, CA
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Led a multidisciplinary team serving 25M+ subscribers and ~300M monthly views
- Built and managed a branded content pipeline for Universal, Netflix, and Apple
- Led large-scale productions and conducted 200+ on-camera interviews with high-profile talent
- Launched 'Try Not To Channel,' reaching ~1M subscribers in its first month
Writer
ATTN
Los Angeles, CA
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Wrote and developed episodes on health, relationships, and culture featuring talent including Jessica Alba and Nev Schulman
Associate Producer
FX - Baskets
Glendale, CA
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Secured 50+ brand partnerships to support the show's authentic 'real world' aesthetic
- Produced and coordinated all publicity materials including BTS shoots, satellite media tours, and EPKs
Co-Creator
Adult Swim Canada
Toronto, ON
11.2014
- Co-developed a half-hour animated comedy with Will Arnett's production company, Electric Avenue
Development Associate (to Drew Goddard)
Goddard Textiles
Los Angeles, CA
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Supported development of The Martian and Daredevil, gaining high-level exposure to studio process and filmmaker collaboration
Education
Bachelor of Film Studies - Concentration in Screenwriting
Langara University
Vancouver, BCSkills
- Studio Leadership
- Cross-Platform Storytelling
- Creative Strategy
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Production & Post Workflow Design
- Digital Innovation
- YouTube & Social Strategy
- Data-Driven Optimization
- Talent Relations
- Brand Partnerships
- Revenue Strategy
Timeline
Senior Director of Video Content Development
Ranker
12.2023 - Current
Director of Video Content Development
Ranker
10.2020 - 12.2023
Head of Current Programming
React Media (FKA Fine Brothers Entertainment)
01.2020 - 10.2020
Writer
ATTN
06.2017 - 12.2017
Associate Producer
FX - Baskets
08.2015 - 12.2015
Co-Creator
Adult Swim Canada
11.2014
Development Associate (to Drew Goddard)
Goddard Textiles
06.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Film Studies - Concentration in Screenwriting
Langara University