Jonathan Faust Joins Lyrical Media as Chief Financial Officer

Lyrical Media has recently appointed Jonathan Faust as its newly minted Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This strategic move is anticipated to enhance the company’s financial oversight across a variety of platforms including film, television, video games, animation, graphic novels, and venture investments.

In his new role, Faust is set to play a pivotal part in evaluating and identifying new opportunities for Lyrical. His responsibilities include developing new strategic verticals, aiding in the company’s financial planning and operations, and overseeing ongoing projects along with investments, all in partnership with Lyrical’s leadership team.

Faust’s most recent position was as Vice President of Business Development and Operations at The North Road Company, where he was instrumental in driving growth initiatives and strategic planning throughout the company’s diverse portfolio. Before taking on that role, he served as Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at North Road and has also held prominent executive positions at Words + Pictures and Skydance Media.

Founded by CEO Alexander Black in 2021, Lyrical Media boasts an exciting upcoming slate of films and television series. Highlights include Adam Wingard’s “Onslaught,” Michael Sarnoski’s “The Death of Robin Hood,” featuring Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, and Bill Skarsgård, both of which are set to be distributed by A24. Additionally, the company is collaborating with Neon on “The Young People,” directed by Osgood Perkins, starring Lola Tung and Nico Parker. Lyrical is also adapting works from authors such as Emily Henry’s “Funny Story,” Brynne Weaver’s “Butcher & Blackbird,” and Lauren Roberts’ “Powerless.”

Lyrical Media has also recently unveiled Lyrical Games, a new privately funded game publisher committed to supporting the creation of top-tier indie games.

“Jonathan brings a rare combination of strategic insight, operational expertise, and deep knowledge of media finance that will be critical as we continue to expand our multi-platform vision,” stated Black. “He’s precisely the type of leader we require as we aim to scale responsibly while preserving the creative agility that differentiates Lyrical. I’m thrilled to welcome him aboard as we push the boundaries of storytelling across multiple platforms.”

Faust expressed his enthusiasm about joining Lyrical by saying, “I’ve always admired Lyrical’s capability to support bold, original voices and present them to audiences on a significant scale. My objective is to align our financial strategies, partnerships, and infrastructure, empowering the team to take bold creative risks and deliver distinctive stories that resonate with audiences across all media. Joining Lyrical at this exciting juncture presents a unique opportunity to build upon their achievements and enrich the next chapter of ambitious, creator-driven storytelling.”