Manager, Mobile & Emerging Media
USA Network
New York, NY
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RESPONSIBILITIES: Role Purpose & Responsibilities
The Manager, Mobile & Emerging Media is responsible for day-to-day management of key mobile/emerging products and projects. The Manager oversees projects that are specific to the mobile/emerging work area, and also collaborates with the larger Digital team in the ideation, development, and execution of digital initiatives that have a mobile extension. As a member of the Digital team at USA Network, the Manager also interacts with multiple teams within the company, including brand and on-air marketing, creative, and production, in support of the network’s on-air programs. This role reports to the Director, Mobile & Emerging Media.
Responsibilities
- -Specific areas of project/product responsibility include but are not limited to: mobile web; mobile applications and cross-platform applications (e.g. connected TV); second-screen implementations; and special projects incorporating novel or emerging technologies.
- -Support Director, Mobile & Emerging Media, in project management and product development efforts, including:
- define and document project/product requirements
- work with internal and external (third-party vendor) teams to develop and launch mobile/emerging <li> interactive applications and or campaigns
- track deliverables against deadlines to ensure on-time launches
- assist in QA testing and bug documentation
- communicate critical information on risks and progress to key stakeholders
- -Maintain the network’s mobile/emerging products, including quality-monitoring and updating the USA mobile website, USA Anywhere app, and USA pages on Zeebox app to ensure consistently available functionality and that USA sites/apps/platforms accurately reflect network programming, branding, art, and information.
- -Assist in the creation and distribution of content for second-screen and synch-to-broadcast experiences, including:
- advance screening of program episodes
- ideate, research and write content that relates to the episode
- procure any other needed assets such as photos and video clips
- learn and use tools required for the ingesting and distribution of second-screen content to end users
- -Oversee the collateral efforts required for marketing of mobile/emerging product launches and campaigns:
- work with Digital team to procure needed promotional graphics and pages
- interface with brand and social media marketing to ensure promotional plans and effort across mobile messaging and social networking platforms
- develop creative briefs for on-air promotional spots, tracking spot production and delivery
- coordinate with on-air marketing for snipe, end-credit squeeze and episodic-throw promotion
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Qualifications
- -Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years related and progressive experience
- -Demonstrated creative and technical adeptness
- -Proven track record of achievement at the intersection of television, mobile technologies, and digital and social media.
- -Basic aptitude with Photoshop and video editing preferred.
Eligibility Requirements
- -Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through entertainmentcablejobs@nbcuni.com to be considered
- -Must be willing to work in New York, NY
- -Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
- -Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
- -Candidate must demonstrate exceptional project management skills
- -Methodical, detail oriented, efficient, organized, self-motivated
- -Highly productive in a collaborative team environment that is fast-paced and demanding
- -Adept at juggling multiple simultaneous projects
- -Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
