Junior Creative Executive
About The Position
Universal Kids Digital Studio is a division within NBCUniversal that develops, produces, and distributes digitally native content for kids on a variety of digital platforms. We’re seeking a Junior Creative Executive to help grow our original video content across YouTube Kids. Candidate should have a strong record of developing preschool shows specifically for YouTube and/or digital platforms. Ideally looking for someone with knowledge of animation pipelines and existing relationships with talented up and coming writers and artists; combined with a strong creative intuition, and ability to effectively oversee creatives, to deliver on time and budget. A genuine self-starter who is excited to juggle multiple development projects at once; who doesn’t shy away from the challenge of working against scrappy budgets and rushed timelines; who is excited to help create the “next big thing” natively on YouTube.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in developing and/or producing digital short-form content and/or traditional television shows for kids (ideally preschool).
- Extreme knowledge of YouTube and/or social video and other digital platforms.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with relevant teams and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
- Operate efficiently and with empathy in a dynamic work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Background in art/design, animation, writing or story editing all a plus.
- Strong passion for kids’ content and animation.
- Flexibility and an ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, often on a scrappy budget.
- Someone who LOVES the creative process—talking to artists, working with animators…
- Someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
- Highly developed communication skills — both verbal and written.
- Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
- Creative thinker and self-starter.
- ‘Can-do’ approach and ability to perform under pressure.
- Understands and follows the latest trends in digital.
Responsibilities
- Brainstorm, develop and, in some cases, produce original series for YouTube Kids.
- Familiarize yourself with company-owned IP and seek out opportunities to re-develop for a YouTube Kids audience.
- Create pitch decks and development materials and/or hire contractors to assist in putting together necessary materials.
- Seek out talent and assemble creative teams of artists, writers and animators to aid in development process and ultimately get shows made.
- Explore new methods of production and technology and specifically seek to develop shows that plug into those pipelines.
- Hustle and self-manage to always be thinking of “the next thing.”
- Collaborate with Legal on all contracts and clearances.
- Collaborate with Content Strategy team to identify trends and dig into analytics and infuse that knowledge back into the development process.
Benefits
- This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
