Junior Creative Executive

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

2d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. 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.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV and portfolio online to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed