Project Manager, Content

Warner Bros. Discovery•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CSSU Projects Team is part of the TNT Sports Production Services & Operations Team and supports CSSU Linear Creative and Content, Design, and Sales on the production of all pre-produced content, graphics, marketing & sales creative elements. The Projects Team is the glue for CSSU creative development and production — holding everyone accountable to the overarching project goal. The projects group leads teams by driving their focus where it’s required in a fast-paced environment. They are the main point of contact for our internal and external partners and clients and are the people to go to when an update is needed on where a project is and where it needs to be. They will listen to the needs of partners, clients and the CSSU team and help drive improvements in how we work together. Finally, they will drive the project to completion and delivery on time. The Manager role is pivotal in leading the team who are project managing the production of all pre-produced content created for TNT Sports linear brands. This position is responsible for long range planning, keeping up with changing business needs and helping to create strategic workflows to meet the needs of the business. They are the main point of contact for various internal and external partners to ensure all creative projects have the pm support they need. They are the key partner for their creative counterparts in ensuring the creative production team’s projects run seamlessly.

Requirements

5+ years operational, production, project management experience
2-3 years management experience
Demonstrates critical thinking and the ability to evaluate current processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Able to contribute to possible solutions and help implement changes
Strong communication skills and ability to cultivate relationships with internal and external partners and clients
Strong organizational skills and an interest in pulling together the pieces to create a clear and concise plan.
Understands company goals and how they translate to individual team goals
Acts as a catalyst for change in an ever-evolving business environment

Nice To Haves

Flexibility to work unconventional hours including some nights and weekends

Responsibilities

Operational Management Process/workflow for pre-produced content including in-game elements, teases, features, and long-form shows
Identify areas within production process for project management support
Work with Senior Project Manager, Director, and Creative leadership to continue to define needs and determine/implement process.
Identify process issues/concerns and work with Senior Project Manager and Director on possible solutions. Help implement solutions.
Process/workflow gaps Identify areas of the business where process and workflow gaps may be present. Work with Senior Project Manager and Director on possible solutions. Help implement solutions.
Lead long range content planning and development
Work with various groups to determine future content needs
Work closely with Creative Leadership in long range planning.
Lead project management for content development
Project ownership Manage video content projects from start-to-end by defining project scope, developing detailed project plans and milestones, managing production schedules, leading communication, providing status updates, and delivering final assets
Liaison between various groups touching a project including CSSU creative, production, production management, programming, design, business teams, marketing, sales and sponsorship, league, legal, and talent services.
Create, monitor, and maintain tracking grids/system for all projects and use these tools to communicate relevant info to project stakeholders.
Main contact for producers/designers to communicate the daily business/project status, as well as the monitoring, tracking, and reporting on project deliverables to ensure project deadlines are on target.
Oversee and execute final delivery of video content to multiple workflows including linear and digital supply chains.
Liaison with external production partners on project needs, workflow requirements, and final asset delivery.
Create, communicate, and adhere to production timelines.
Manage the process of approvals and feedback as well as feedback to Management.
Quickly find solutions for operational questions or issues within the production team.
Work with Producers and scheduling team on scheduling needs.
Budget back up & support Understanding of budget/forecast/tracking to answer questions in Senior Project Manager and Directors’ absence
Assist in managing month to month forecast
Work with Senior Project Manager and Director to plan yearly budgets
Work with Production Manager on full project budgets and tracking for all project expenses including shoots, music, getty, post work (freelancers, comp, etc), VO and any other expenses that may be incurred for the project.
Onboard vendors and process invoices
Responsible for keeping up with and being able to communicate expenses for all content projects the team works on.