Former President Donald Trump’s media company has started hiring staff for its video streaming platform as it seeks to create a MAGA challenger for traditional providers such as Netflix, Hulu and Disney+.
In job postings posted Wednesday, the Trump Media and Technology Group said it was looking for a content buyer and development manager to create programming for its TMTG+ service.
The service is part of Trump’s bid to create an alternative media ecosystem after he was kicked out of Facebook and YouTube following the January 6 violence last year.
But its challenger Truth Social on Twitter has struggled to get bought since its launch and has seen downloads plummet.
It is still not available on phones running Android software.
The announcement suggests that TMTG+ will offer a wide range of programming – some original and some purchased – just like other existing platforms.
“Trump Media & Technology Group’s video-on-demand streaming service will be a ‘Big Tent’ platform delivering large-scale entertainment rooted in free speech,” it says.
“In addition to the Truth Social social media platform, our SVOD TMTG+ platform will host a wide variety of unscripted, scripted and original content.”
The Content Development Manager will work on development, casting, and pilots.
Former President Donald Trump has been building an alternative social media ecosystem since he launched on Twitter and Facebook and left the White House last year.
Trump’s streaming service TMTG+ is advertising two roles as it creates an ‘unwoke’ alternative to mainstream platforms such as Netflix, Hulu and Disney+
“The role will generate and develop in-house concepts for original unscripted content, short series episodes and specials,” the announcement reads.
“Our ideal candidate will be able to prioritize and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict deadlines.”
Little more is known about the plans for the platforms, such as the launch date or the planned titles.
A request for additional information was not immediately answered by TMTG.
However, according to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the platform has already hired Scott St. John to lead the project.
He’s a former NBC producer whose credits include the game show “Deal or No Deal.”
The company’s website offers more details on how it plans to offer itself as a conservative-friendly service.
“TMTG+ is an on-demand streaming service that will provide news, marquee entertainment, thrilling documentaries, sports programs, and more,” the company says.
“American audiences are looking for ‘unawakened’ entertainment and TMTG+ will provide content for all to enjoy.”
Trump’s Truth Social app has struggled since launching earlier this year
Two top executives left the startup last month, downloads have plummeted since launch and it’s still not available on phones running Android software
It’s one of Trump’s multiple revenue streams launched since leaving the White House.
A coffee table book has grossed over $20 million since its launch last year.
And the former president is set to launch himself as a motivational speaker, visiting arenas across the country as part of the American Freedom Tour.
Tickets cost up to $5,000 for premium seats and a photo with Trump’s son, Don Jr.
Even more exclusive packages – with no published price tag – are available for fans who want to sit with the former president himself.
Meanwhile, Trump continues to hold rallies — where his coffee table book is announced — in support of his favorite midterm candidates.
His next rally will be in Wyoming later this month, where he will try to revive the campaign of Harriet Hageman, a congressional candidate who is challenging Rep. Liz Cheney, one of Trump’s most vocal Party critics. republican.
However, its Truth Social app has struggled to take on more established platforms such as Twitter or conservative favorite GETTR.
Trump will rally in Wyoming this month to support Harriet Hageman who is challenging his critic Liz Cheney for the Republican House nomination
Last month, it emerged that Josh Adams and Billy Boozer had left their roles as chief technology and product development officers less than a year after joining.
Their departures – reported by Reuters – follow a rocky launch of the company’s iPhone app on February 20.
Weeks later, many users are still on a waiting list, unable to access the platform.
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) chief executive Devin Nunes, a former Republican congressman, has publicly stated that the company aims to have the app fully operational in the United States by the end of this month. March.
Industry analysts estimate the app has been downloaded a total of 1.2 million times, putting it far behind other apps that target conservative users such as Talk with 11.3 million and GETTR with 6.8 million installs.
Its reliance on iPhone users and the lack of an Android app could put it at a particular disadvantage.
Android phones make up around 40% of the US market, but are much more biased among Trump supporters.
At the time of the last election, the Trump campaign revealed that nearly two-thirds of its base were using Android phones — partly because of distrust of Apple and partly because of the cost of iPhones.
