Junior Creative Executive

NBC

6d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

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.
• Background in art/design, animation, writing or story editing all a plus.
• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees