Lead Content Creator - Creative Partnerships
Onward Search

Job Info

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Our client, a TV Network, is seeking a Lead Content Creator to join the Creative Partnerships team. We're looking for candidates with the following skill set and experience to fill the role. 

Responsibilities:


Play an integral role in the creative development and execution of marketing partnerships that will create meaningful, cross-platform experiences for brands.
Leading theatrical studio marketing partnership ideation while also managing multiple other categories of brand partnership projects at varying stages of research, ideation, development, design and implementation/execution.
Provide recommendations on the direction a partnership should take with various Entertainment properties and IP.
Analyze current market research data and trends and use the information to advise on, and develop practical solutions for branded content and marketing partnerships.
Help drive projects forward with innovative concepts, a strong desire to develop ideas, and work closely with various internal teams to ensure pathways of communication remain fluid.
Proactively keep up-to-date on all network IP, characters, and owned channels to leverage and develop brand partnership offerings, which includes viewing current season shows and following all show social handles
Research potential brand partners that align with IP and marketing efforts
Partner with Creative Partnerships Director and VP to formulate strategies that are customized to fit specific client objectives and briefs, which includes brainstorming and liaising with various internal teams to create compelling on-air, digital, and 360 marketing partnership programs
Distill network/brand research data and create client-facing stories to support partnership ideas
Develop and create groundbreaking partnership ideas that provide marketing value for our shows as well as support a brand partner’s marketing objectives
Collaborate with copywriters to create compelling narratives to support Partnership ideas
Collaborate with designers to bring ideas to life via visuals and design aesthetics
Manage partnership from conception to execution with an astute attention to creative output, ensuring that work surrounding the partnership delivers on the original intention and vision of the partnership, both for the brand and our shows
Execution on-set, working with talent, production and clients interchangeably, and understand the timing and pace of network television
Develop relationships with key internal stakeholders that support creative partnerships
Operate cross-functionally, straddling the line between research guru, idea generator, problem solver and brand interpreter
Own the partnerships deal confirmation letter to share with internal marketing teams with support from the coordinator
Own the development of the creative partnerships case studies that feature best in class examples or competitive detail to share in team meetings and with the wider marketing department
Collaborate and lead program one-sheet development with the support of the coordinator
Develop, maintain and distribute detailed reports on the status of partnership including highlighting any pertinent updates, manage status and agenda for all project management elements (script approvals, legal, client deliverables, workback calendars, team status grid, etc.) with the support of the coordinator
Support the VP and work with the team coordinator on proactive marketing partnership opportunities with ideation, research/insights and design
Assist in the departmental needs and requirements as needed by the SVP and VP


Experience:


5-7 years of relevant brand strategy experience in the media/entertainment industry, preferably theatrical marketing and television partnerships
Strong conceptual skills able to ideate how brands can be integrated with varying goals, etc.
Proficiency using PowerPoint, Word and Cloud Services
A thirst for new trends, technology, and branded content with a strong sense of storytelling in the TV and digital space
Passion for and track record of developing integrated marketing and multi-platform marketing strategies with TV IP and working within or alongside TV creative and TV advertising groups across a highly matrixed organization
Excellent communicator and strategic thinker with the ability to lead and collaborate across divisions and functions; ability to effectively communicate/pitch partnership ideas
Detail-oriented and a willingness to roll up sleeves and get things done
Exceedingly proactive, full of energy, and eager to thrive in an entertainment-focused, creative environment.


​Does this sound like you? Apply today! 
Employer Details:
Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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