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Job Summary:

*** Owned Television Stations (OTV) is one of the nation's leading news & broadcast TV organizations, combining high-quality content with strategic use of technology to deliver compelling news and entertainment viewing experiences to millions of people around the country. As part of *** , OTV's eight *** stations are widely recognized for their longstanding commitment to local news & community outreach.

The Director of Data Journalism is responsible for running a first-of-its-kind local data journalism team for *** 's Owned Television Stations to infuse high-impact data journalism into *** 's newsrooms and content! This role will be responsible for supporting the strategic development of the data journalism team, identifying and managing key hires, forging strategic partnerships in the data journalism space, and educating the organization about data journalism. This role requires practical data journalism experience, strong leadership skills and established relationships within and awareness of the data journalism industry, as well as a passion for local news.

This candidate can sit at any of our eight OTV stations (W *** - New York, **** - Philadelphia, **** - Raleigh, WLS - Chicago, K *** - Los Angeles, **** - Fresno, KGO - San Francisco, **** - Houston)

Responsibilities:

Help to define the strategy and implementation of OTV's data journalism team

• Assess key hires and recruit talent
• Create and implement workflows for implementing day-to-day data journalism practices as well as to support long-term investigations
• Bring data journalism to life in visual formats that work for television
• Monitor industry trends around local news and data journalism field
• Network and proactively seek out relationships with key leaders and vendors in the field
• Drive division-wide data journalism initiatives and coverage

Pursue and establish strategic partnerships to support OTV's data journalism efforts

• Proactive relationships with universities, no *** ofits and technology companies at the forefront of data journalism

Educate the organization on data journalism

• Create training curriculums
• Coordinate with key partners
• Incorporate existing expertise within the organization into the data journalism team

Manage a team of data journalists in coordination with local news editorial teams

• Coordinate closely with all of the OTVs newsroom leadership teams
• Direct and support the development of the in-house team

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years working in the news / *** industry, preferably local
• Hands-on, practical experience doing data journalism in a newsroom environment with specific work samples, including identifying key data sets, evaluating and cleaning data, and finding stories within data
• Comprehensive understanding of the growing data journalism field with existing relationships in the data journalism and *** industry
• Interest in and awareness of local news space and/or *** industry trends
• Highly organized, willing to take action and collaborative
• Strong leader who can champion projects across groups and build positive relationships with other team members
• Self-starter, ambitious and motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Critical thinking and analytic skills; ability to prioritize and lead multiple projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented and focused on accuracy.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to code

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building a team from the ground up.
• Experience working in a video or television news environment.
• Strong journalistic instincts and story sense
• Data Journalism degree is a plus

Required Education

• BA and/or equivalent experience

The hiring range for this position is $171,200 to $264,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** Owned TV Stations:

The *** Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with KGO Television, Inc , which is part of a business we call *** Owned TV Stations .
KGO Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to *** Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role

The *** Discovery (WBD) Director for Content Manufacturing & Delivery Procurement is responsible for leading and managing the Content Manufacturing & Delivery category within WBD Procurement on a global basis. The category includes content operations and distribution, including all associated goods and services. The role works with both Content Supply Chain Procurement and business unit leadership to develop and implement sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships globally. The role drives formalized sourcing best practices and abides by Company standards, policies and procedures. This position is charged with proactively partnering with internal clients to drive margin improvements, improve operational efficiency, enhance supply chain resiliency, reduce risk and pursue other value drivers as defined by stakeholders. The role also has ownership for specific business unit/geographic client relationship management with key vendor spend business units/geographies and is expected to collaborate with peers in supporting global and local teams. *** Discovery (WBD) Director for Content Manufacturing & Delivery Procurement will report to the Head of Content Supply Chain Procurement. He / She / They is responsible for building, nurturing, and growing Sourcing professionals.

Your Role Accountabilities

Leadership

• Develops mid-to long range sourcing strategic plans that (1) links to company-wide vision, (2) takes into account global versus regional approach versus local approach, and (3) prioritizes efforts for maximum contribution for margin improvement and achieve best total value for business units/geographies for their goods and/or services requirements.
  
• Demonstrates and practices a high degree of professional integrity and ethical responsibility in all business activities.
  
• Leads change and creates development opportunities to build a diverse pool of talent and holds project teams accountable for achieving results.
  
• Nurtures team with eye towards ongoing professional development & skills/capabilities building.
  
• Maintains a strong external focus to inform Procurement strategy by leveraging industry peers and professional organizations and regular industry benchmarking, assessing best practices, innovation and being involved in industry forums.
  

Stakeholder/Internal Customer Management

• Partners with key internal clients for alignment of business priorities across multiple sourcing categories and be the conduit/liaison on behalf of global sourcing team.
  
• Provides internal consulting expertise to senior management in the practice of strategic sourcing, best practices, and external marketplace or innovative trends.
  
• Builds effective relationships to enable fast alignment and roll out communications.
  
• Actively participates in business strategy reviews.
  
• Leads periodic review meetings to develop action plans, seek input, share results, re-prioritize projects.
  

Category Management

• Leads global Content Manufacturing & Delivery category strategy development, aligning cross-divisional and cross-geography requirements against clear and measurable goals.
  
• Develops category strategy recommendations in a concise and persuasive fashion and leads implementation of sourcing strategy (sole source or short-list negotiations, leverage added scope, competitive bidding, eSourcing tools, catalogs, reverse auctions, etc.).
  
• Accountable for the delivery of category savings targets through collaboration and engagement with business stakeholders.
  
• Conducts and coaches others to execute against category strategy with full understanding of potential shortfalls and risk mitigation plans. Develops and compiles required business case for new ideals, including execution of Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ) or Requests for Proposal (RFP).
  

Supplier Selection/Management

• Leads the development of global or multi-national supplier industry analysis when developing global sourcing strategies.
  
• Uses depth of knowledge of suppliers to gain insights which are not obvious nor widely held that improve *** Bros Discovery's competitive advantage.
  
• Partners with Supplier Diversity efforts to creatively include diverse vendors in supplier selection processes and creatively grow existing diverse vendor spend.
  
• Leads environmentally friendly purchase efforts to support *** Bros Discovery's sustainability efforts.
  

Negotiations, Contract Creation & Management

• Leads and develops multi-pronged negotiation strategies, contract analyses, and sourcing communications and meetings.
  
• Collaborates with stakeholders and legal counsel to lead global negotiations and contract coordination to ensure all geography-specific requirements are captured.
  
• Views new and existing opportunities from different angles to identify fresh and original ways of tapping those opportunities to get maximum return
  

Sourcing-Driven Project Management

• Identifies, implements and manages large scale, complex projects across business units and geographies - may involve outsourcing analysis and total cost of ownership considerations.
  
• Identifies opportunities where project management expertise needs to be implemented and works to ensure that those involved in key projects are managing them optimally.
  
• Accelerates the solutioning process across the team
  

Qualifications & Experience

• The successful Director is a professional with 10+ years of strategy and sourcing experience in a sophisticated sourcing environment with demonstrated people-management experience
  
• Must have solid experience and highly developed subject matter expertise in Content Manufacturing & Delivery processes and procurement
  
• Must have demonstrated success in leading and developing teams as well as i *** uencing key decision makers
  
• Strong business acumen required to be conversant in changing marketplace and the ability to bring new perspectives and insight to our business partners
  
• Must have extensive knowledge and relationships with suppliers and ser *** providers
  
• Must be knowledgeable of, and experienced in, application of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement best practices
  
• Must have proven project management experience, excellent communication skills, advanced computer literacy, ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, and a team building work style for a fast-paced, global environment
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or a technical major is required, Masters preferred.
  
• Experience in the *** & Entertainment industry with exposure to content creation & distribution is required
  
• Professional accreditation in sourcing / procurement preferred
  
• Focus on teamwork and cross functional collaboration
  
• Ability to function effectively in a matrixed organization
  
• Experience working across geographies and managing effective teams remotely
  
• High level of organization skills and attention to detail
  
• Strong computer skills with proficiency inMicrosoft Office& various ERP systems
  
• Strong communication skills to interact within all levels of the company in a concise and clear manner
  
• Understanding of the supplier landscape across major categories of spend; industry and/or professional relationships with vendors in these categories a plus
  
• Proficiency in developing and guiding complex RFPs and conducting complex bid analysis required
  
• Strong supplier management/performance measurement monitoring experience
  
• Advanced analytical skills and demonstrated application of category-specific best practices
  
• Demonstrated contract and agreement negotiation experience, including development of negotiating strategies
  
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize complex and technical information into concise and clear recommendations
  
• Willingness to bring thought leadership, a creative mindset, and a fresh perspective on new ways to approach existing problems
  
• Aligns to the Values and Behaviors of *** Discovery
  

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits...
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of *** Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $126,350.00 - $234,650.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, *** Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

*** Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to *** Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role

The *** Bros Discovery (WBD) Director for Production Procurement is responsible for leading and managing the Production category within WBD Procurement on a global basis. The category includes both physical & digital production, including all associated goods and services. The role works with both Content Supply Chain Procurement and business unit leadership to develop and implement sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships globally. The role drives formalized sourcing best practices and abides by Company standards, policies and procedures. This position is charged with proactively partnering with internal clients to drive margin improvements, improve operational efficiency, enhance supply chain resiliency, reduce risk and pursue other value drivers as defined by stakeholders. The role also has ownership for specific business unit/geographic client relationship management with key vendor spend business units/geographies and is expected to collaborate with peers in supporting global and local teams. *** Bros Discovery (WBD) Director for Production Procurement will report to the Head of Content Supply Chain Procurement.He / She / They is responsible for building, nurturing, and growing a team of Sourcing professionals.

Your Role Accountabilities

Leadership

• Develops mid-to long range sourcing strategic plans that (1) links to company-wide vision, (2) takes into account global versus regional approach versus local approach, and (3) prioritizes efforts for maximum contribution for margin improvement and achieve best total value for business units/geographies for their goods and/or services requirements.
  
• Demonstrates and practices a high degree of professional integrity and ethical responsibility in all business activities.
  
• Leads change and creates development opportunities to build a diverse pool of talent and holds project teams accountable for achieving results.
  
• Nurtures team with eye towards ongoing professional development & skills/capabilities building.
  
• Maintains a strong external focus to inform Procurement strategy by leveraging industry peers and professional organizations and regular industry benchmarking, assessing best practices, innovation and being involved in industry forums.
  

Stakeholder/Internal Customer Management

• Partners with key internal clients for alignment of business priorities across multiple sourcing categories and be the conduit/liaison on behalf of global sourcing team.
  
• Provides internal consulting expertise to senior management in the practice of strategic sourcing, best practices, and external marketplace or innovative trends.
  
• Builds effective relationships to enable fast alignment and roll out communications.
  
• Actively participates in business strategy reviews.
  
• Leads periodic review meetings to develop action plans, seek input, share results, re-prioritize projects.
  

Category Management

• Leads global Production category strategy development, aligning cross-divisional and cross-geography requirements against clear and measurable goals
  
• Develops category strategy recommendations in a concise and persuasive fashion and leads implementation of sourcing strategy (sole source or short-list negotiations, leverage added scope, competitive bidding, eSourcing tools, catalogs, reverse auctions, etc.)
  
• Accountable for the delivery of category savings targets through collaboration and engagement with business stakeholders
  
• Conducts and coaches others to execute against category strategy with full understanding of potential shortfalls and risk mitigation plans. Develops and compiles required business case for new ideals, including execution of Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ) or Requests for Proposal (RFP)
  

Supplier Selection/Management

• Leads the development of global or multi-national supplier industry analysis when developing global sourcing strategies
  
• Uses depth of knowledge of suppliers to gain insights which are not obvious nor widely held that improve *** Bros Discovery's competitive advantage
  
• Partners with Supplier Diversity efforts to creatively include diverse vendors in supplier selection processes and creatively grow existing diverse vendor spend
  
• Leads environmentally friendly purchase efforts to support *** Bros Discovery's sustainability efforts
  

Negotiations, Contract Creation & Management

• Leads and develops multi-pronged negotiation strategies, contract analyses, and sourcing communications and meetings
  
• Collaborates with stakeholders and legal counsel to lead global negotiations and contract coordination to ensure all geography-specific requirements are captured
  
• Views new and existing opportunities from different angles to identify fresh and original ways of tapping those opportunities to get maximum return
  

Sourcing-Driven Project Management

• Identifies, implements and manages large scale, complex projects across business units and geographies - may involve outsourcing analysis and total cost of ownership considerations
  
• Identifies opportunities where project management expertise needs to be implemented and works to ensure that those involved in key projects are managing them optimally
  
• Accelerates the solutioning process across the team
  

Qualifications & Experience

• The successful Director is a professional with 10+ years of strategy and sourcing experience in a sophisticated sourcing environment with demonstrated people-management experience
  
• Must have solid experience and highly developed subject matter expertise in Production processes and procurement
  
• Must have demonstrated success in leading and developing teams as well as i *** uencing key decision makers
  
• Strong business acumen required to be conversant in changing marketplace and the ability to bring new perspectives and insight to our business partners
  
• Must have extensive knowledge and relationships with suppliers and ser *** providers
  
• Must be knowledgeable of, and experienced in, application of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement best practices
  
• Must have proven project management experience, excellent communication skills, advanced computer literacy, ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, and a team building work style for a fast-paced, global environment
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or a technical major is required, Masters preferred
  
• Experience in the *** & Entertainment industry with exposure to content creation & distribution is required
  
• Professional accreditation in sourcing / procurement preferred
  

• Focus on teamwork and cross functional collaboration
  
• Ability to function effectively in a matrixed organization
  
• Experience working across geographies and managing effective teams remotely
  
• High level of organization skills and attention to detail
  
• Strong computer skills with proficiency inMicrosoft Office& various ERP systems
  
• Strong communication skills to interact within all levels of the company in a concise and clear manner
  
• Understanding of the supplier landscape across major categories of spend; industry and/or professional relationships with vendors in these categories a plus
  
• Proficiency in developing and guiding complex RFPs and conducting complex bid analysis required
  
• Strong supplier management/performance measurement monitoring experience
  
• Advanced analytical skills and demonstrated application of category-specific best practices
  
• Demonstrated contract and agreement negotiation experience, including development of negotiating strategies
  
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize complex and technical information into concise and clear recommendations
  
• Willingness to bring thought leadership, a creative mindset, and a fresh perspective on new ways to approach existing problems
  
• Aligns to the Values and Behaviors of *** Discovery
  

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits...
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of *** Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $126,350.00 - $234,650.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, *** Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

*** Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** Corporation

Under the *** banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world's leading and most valued brands, including: *** News *** , *** Sports, *** Entertainment, *** Television Stations and Tubi *** Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Director of Video Ad Technology is accountable for the delivery of all video advertising technology programs and projects that support the key revenue functions within *** Ad Sales. In this role, the Director of Video Ad Technology will combine exceptional delivery expertise with strong management skills and technical knowledge to ensure consistent execution of an ambitious roadmap. Working in partnership with engineering teams they will manage execution and priorities to bring about change in a dynamic environment.

A broad understanding of the streaming business and technology functions, as well as the software delivery lifecycle, will be critical for this role.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively across various functions to identify how technology can support revenue-generating initiatives and shape the video ad technology roadmap for *** Ad Sales accordingly.
• Take accountability for the delivery of end-to-end video advertising technology solutions, ensuring all features, big and small, have the appropriate level of governance, planning, execution and accuracy in place. Dependencies and touchpoints both within technology and business teams are clearly articulated and tracked - avoiding surprises.
• Establish senior-level governance across technology & business teams as appropriate, to manage competing priorities, incorporate new asks and capabilities, and ensure ongoing alignment *** ween the business and technology teams at *** .
• Work with engineering teams across the organization, and the Technology PMO, to ensure that the committed roadmap and pipeline are well articulated, understood and managed against available capacity.
• In addition to maintaining medium and long-term plans, ensure the right forums are in place to support tactical "on the ground" decision-making, keeping control of the day-to-day.
• Lead a team of product managers, focused on the day-to-day running of the end-to-end projects and programs within the portfolio. Coach and mentor the team to ensure consistently high performance across the portfolio.
• As part of the Ad Technology leadership team, strive for continuous improvement in our processes and procedures - propose and implement changes to ensure a productive and efficient organization, in partnership with the wider team.
• Partner closely with other leaders to ensure that business initiatives that impact the product experience are managed consistently and coherently, handling any contention that may arise.
• Ensure that the architecture teams are appropriately involved in the initiation and shaping of programs, coordinating input from the business teams to drive the solution definition.
• Work with resource managers and department heads as required to ensure appropriate resources and capacity are available, helping manage view of supply & demand, and raising risks early for contention.
• Ensure regular reporting of status across all programs and projects, establishing the right controls within the team to ensure accurate status, pro-active risk management and robust plans.
• Ensure quality is considered throughout delivery, working with QA and trials teams to ensure outputs are thoroughly tested and proven before deployment to customers and handed over to support.
• Ensure effective communication both internally and externally to the video ad technology team.
• Ensure that the team is clear on goals and objectives. Act as the first point of escalation, providing assistance and guidance throughout the execution.

**** YOU **** NEED

• 7+ years experience in an engineering management role, including 5+ years executing complex, multi-work stream projects.
• Demonstrable experience in agile software delivery, including in-depth knowledge of the full software delivery lifecycle, from initial idea through deployment.
• 5+ years experience in managing a digital video ad technology ecosystem.
• Experience working with GAM (i.e. IMA SDK).
• Advanced knowledge in ad serving technology and programmatic landscape (e.g. Prebid, APS, etc.).
• Experience managing employees and delegating tasks.

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Application development
• Experience in software engineering or development

#LI-DNI

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $166,000.00-220,000.00 annually for California, Washington, New York City and Westchester County, NY. $138,300.00-183,300.00 annually for Colorado. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Universal Studio Group (USG) is hiring a Director, Production Finance for our dynamic and creative USG Production Finance team. We seek a high-performing, motivated, conscientious professional who exhibits strong analytical, written and oral communication skills. This individual should demonstrate a high aptitude for critical thinking and analysis, and excellent legal and deal analysis skills.

The successful candidate should emphasize cross-functional collaboration with all business partners for process improvements and efficiencies and the ability to partner closely with our various internal teams. Candidate should possess extensive knowledge of entertainment contract structures relating to Co-Productions, Licensed, Up To, and Cost Plus deals, as well as have strong interpersonal skills to deal with the daily interactions with Production, Business Affairs, Production Audit, Controllership, FP&A, Legal, and Tax.

Position will have a Senior Financial Analyst reporting to them.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage 3rd Party Productions (Passive Co-Productions & PSA's) and collaborate with 3rd party finance executives to deliver the highest quality original content.
• Review and analyze financial deal terms to improve decision making and profitability for passive co-pro and PSA productions.
• Perform kick off calls with 3rd Party Producers and maintain open collaborative communication throughout the production life cycle.
• Review 3rd Party Production budgets, cost reports, trial balances, tax incentives, cash flows prepared by lead producers.
• Liaise with FP&A team, including those with various forms of passive co-production, and PSA joint venture financing arrangements.
• Prepare passive deficit payments, manage accruals and final remittances to 3rd Party Productions.
• Implement and maintain internal controls for 3rd Party Productions to ensure compliance as well as effectiveness within the various co-producers and PSA production companies.
• For Active Co-Financed and Licensed Productions, partner with FP&A to prepare License Fee, Active Deficit and Premium Billing requisitions and deliver to Billing Team for invoice creation.
• Maintain and update Passive and Active Co-Productions and PSA's cash forecast and accruals for FP&A and Controllership
• Responsible for various month end and some weekly Journal Entries relating to USG allocations.
• Prepare annual budget and responsible for maintaining cost reporting of USG Asset Centers utilized by various USG productions. Communicate/present monthly financial position to Asset Center Operations team.
• Continue to assess/evaluate current practices, policies, and workflows to be able to make recommendations for improvements to increase efficiencies.

Technical Skills :

• Advanced experience with Excel and other Microsoft / Apple products.
• Knowledge of Entertainment Production Accounting software, such as Vista and PSL.
• Technology savvy, and comfortable working in numerous digital systems and workflows.
• SAP experience preferred.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• BA/BS required. (CPA, MBA or JD/LLM, a plus)
• 7+ years of film and/or television industry production finance or entertainment, or management audit experience.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong communication skills, written / verbal, and ability to interact with employees at all levels, including upper management.
• Robust understanding of co-financing, production payroll process, audit, union labor agreements and requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and manage.
• Candidates are required to be highly analytical, as well as strong effective communicators.
• High aptitude and enthusiasm for complex problem solving and analysis utilizing financial applications, including strong Excel skills.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a high level of curiosity, focus on generating results and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics.

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered.
• Willingness to travel (domestic and international) and work extended hours if needed.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be covered by Solutions, *** U's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
• Willingness to work long hours and on weekends with short notice as ad hoc projects arise.
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week
• 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. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range:$125K-$170K (Bonus Eligible)

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

The mission of *** is to entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, and we can only achieve that through maximizing the success of the phenomenal employees and "Cast Members" that make up *** . This role will report to the *** President, People Insights.

What You Will Do

As the Director, Data Management, Operations, Reporting & Surveys you will serve as a key member of the People Insights leadership team and will play a meaningful role in driving direction and strategy for all things related to data management, operations, and reporting! We are looking for a strategic operator who will combine sophisticated analytical thinking, collaborative business acumen, and excellent leadership capabilities to deliver information and insights that enable effective organization and talent decisions.

• You will lead a multi-functional team including data management and governance, data reporting solutions, visualization, and survey operations
• Develop and maintain positive relationships, based on trust, with HR leaders and key business leaders
• Foster an eco-system for TWDC people data and educate users on critical background info (e.g., definitions) required when reporting on data
• Partner with stakeholders in HR and Finance to ensure all data and related processes represent and maintain a "single source of truth"
• Manage the full employee experience surveys process for TWDC. Work in close partnership to deliver reports that land for the business.
• Leverage knowledge of data infrastructure and data engineering to partner heavily with Enterprise IT on the data strategy
• Drive a team culture that prioritizes the accuracy, timeliness, and relevancy of our data, trends, reports, and insights and ensures effective delivery of core data and reporting
• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement processes to ensure we are meeting the highest standards of excellence

Required Qualifications & Skills

Leadership Style:

• Demonstrates consumer-centric orientation by championing employee and business needs; Energizes the team to provide outstanding client service
• Sophisticated ability to collaborate, build consensus, i *** uence without control and drive a strategic agenda across a diverse stakeholder map
• Builds and champions performance standards that emphasize simplicity, speed, agility, relevance, and impact
• Strong identifier and developer of talent; Crafts a culture of coaching and teamwork while ensuring excellence in all that is delivered
• Leads with integrity, honesty, and behaviors that promote the culture and core values of the company
• Strong emotional intelligence, relationship skills, and executive presence
• Ability to drive the standards, processes, and impact that will make TWDC People Insights a world-class HR analytics function!

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of databases, analytical tools, and big data
• Ability to lead multiple, large data/analytics projects in a fast-paced matrix with experience in evaluating program efficiency and impact
• Experience leading employee survey programs with a focus on assessing employee experience, finding opportunities, and driving action
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion advocate
• Experience with international data regulations and privacy requirements
• Outstanding consultative, critical thinking, and communication skills
• HR leadership experience in a global organization, with emphasis on building HR analytics programs and plans to support employee experience, talent strategy, and business performance
• Familiarity with HR and data systems (Workday, Cognos) and visualization tools (Tableau)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in *** successfully driving complex projects and decision-making across businesses and functions

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience in a related field

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $188,900 to $241,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** (Corporate):

At *** Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep *** at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** HR Strategies & Services, LLC , which is part of a business we call *** (Corporate) .
*** HR Strategies & Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Director, Business Development and Partnerships AVOD Audience Network

At *** Entertainment, our mission is to meet audiences where they are and drive awareness, engagement and fandom across our rich and diverse movie and TV content portfolio.

We are looking for a driven and forward-thinking Business Development & Partnerships Director to help us grow our AVOD business of Owned & Operated channels and distribution partnerships across YouTube, Facebook, and other audience-facing platforms. Help us reach new audiences in innovative ways via Sony Picture's worldwide, multi-platform digital network.

This role will play a critical role in driving transformative growth of our reach, profitability, and overall business success. This role requires a strategic thinker who can efficiently scale our business, identify and pursue new business models, define opportunities for transformational growth, and deliver on ambitious reach and revenue growth targets.

You will become part of a nimble, fast-paced content programming team, focused on driving commercial and consumer growth across the network as it expands. We are always evolving, always learning, and extremely passionate about film, television, and what's next for digital video.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Business Development - Identify and evaluate new business models, partnerships, and opportunities to significantly grow reach and profitability for the AVOD business, including pricing models, distribution and advertising partnerships, and monetization strategies
• Thought Leadership - Work with cross-functional teams to provide thought leadership and steer initiatives that deliver transformational growth for the AVOD business, including content acquisition, platform expansion, operational capabilities, and audience development strategies
• Partnerships - Identify and establish key strategic partnerships, vendors and collaborations that significantly expand the reach, capability, and profitability of the AVOD business in addition to developing and maintaining existing third-party content syndication partnerships to maximize our audience reach and engagement
• Negotiation - Evaluate partnerships and deals and negotiate favorable terms for the business that create incremental value and maximize profitability
• Deal Analysis & P&L Management - Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to understand industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape and develop financial models to evaluate the potential impact of various opportunities against business goals; Responsible for managing P&L and understanding impact of growth drivers
• Rights Management & Asset Monetization - Oversee platform CMS, Digital Rights Management, Monetization, and Ads Manager for platforms to protect and maximize revenue potential of our O&O, syndicated, and fan uploaded content
• Scalable Workflows & Solutions - Establish and streamline operational and financial processes and workflows that drive efficiency and growth across the global network as well as project manage integration of new business & partnerships into established systems and workflows
• Growth Target Setting & Measurement - Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly report on progress towards strategic reach and revenue growth targets
• Stakeholder Management - Collaborate with global cross-functional teams, including portfolio management, content development, sales, marketing, content protection, content licensing, and legal, to connect AVOD business value to the rest of the studio
• People Management - Manage and develop a Sr Ops Coordinator and Operations Analyst

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred)
• 6+ years of progressive experience in business development, strategy, top tier consulting, innovation or a related role within the entertainment or digital *** industry at large market cap companies is preferred
• Proven track record of identifying and pursuing new business opportunities that have resulted in significant growth and profitability
• Strong initiative and the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Superior strategic analysis competencies - performs sophisticated hypothesis-driven analysis with only broad oversight
• Ability to draw well-integrated conclusions and tell a cohesive story from insights and analyses
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop external partnerships and work cross functionally across partners and stakeholders
• Experience managing P&L and measurement against growth targets
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and storytelling skills
• Strong leadership and i *** uence with multi-stakeholder project management skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Knowledge of the studio content distribution, particularly AVOD, marketing workflows, digital advertising trends, new technologies, digital *** landscape a plus
• Passion for film, television, and *** a plus

The anticipated base salary for this position is $148,000 to $165,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

* *** Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

USA - Culver City - Akio Morita Building

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** TV Stations

*** Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the *** Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the *** Network's national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The job is defined as follows: Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Director of Finance for *** First Run would be involved with a variety of tasks with the *** First Run corporate finance & production teams. These responsibilities revolve around the annual budget process, monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; as well as assisting the VP of Finance with a variety of accounting/finance tasks. The position will help the VP in staff management and training. The position with liaise and have oversight of the production accounting teams & some of their functions. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversight of the production monthly/quarterly journal entries for the accounting close.
• Oversight of the monthly account reconciliations.
• Oversight of the *** First Run's cash reconciliation.
• Ownership of the monthly syndication billable/receivable process.
• Ownership of the Master Distribution Services' P&L as well as the monthly close.
• Ownership of monthly intercompany transactions.
• Play a key role with the preparation of the annual budget.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis on a as needed basis.
• Other duties as deemed appropriate.

Looking for a highly motivated individual to be able to work and function in a very fast paced environment, an independent thinker who is able to navigate *** ween the corporate and production infrastructure by the way of working with production accounting teams as well as the corporate personnel of *** First Run & *** Television Stations. The candidate must be willing to work long hours, be available to help on short notice, be available to meet in person on an as needed basis (the position is considered hybrid). Looking for a responsible person, who can think critically and will take ownership of the work and produce. Accounting/Finance degree is a must. *** ween 5-6 years of work experience - MBA & Entertainment industry is preferred but not required.

EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of a reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please send an email to TVHO-adminJobs@ *** .COM or call (212) 301-5853, or visit our readily accessible office located at 1999 S. Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90025, and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $140,000.00-152,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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Job Summary:

Department/Group Description:
The Enterprise Environmental Sustainability Team at *** (TWDC) oversee the Company's progress towards its ambitious 2030 Environmental Goals focused on emissions, water, waste, materials, and sustainable design.

The team partners with key corporate functions and business segments (including Parks & Resorts, Cruise Lines, Movie & TV Production, Consumer Products, etc.) to set environmental sustainability goals, and then guides and i *** uences progress towards them. As aggregators of Enterprise-wide environmental performance data and initiative inventories, the team has a big-picture oversight role to help reduce *** 's environmental impacts, manage environmental risks and pursue environmental opportunities.

Beyond stewarding the goals, the team strives to i *** uence a culture of environmental responsibility across the company. Finally, the team helps manage the Company's reputation by engaging external stakeholders including employees, *** , investors, customers, environmental non-profits, and others.

Responsibilities of the Role:
Oversee *** 's (TWDC) overall Climate Strategy globally, across all regions, segments and business units including roles related to decarbonization, disclosure and climate risk & opportunity management.

Decarbonization-related roles
Lead a group of technical experts working in the central team and across the company to drive decarbonization and guide progress on the Company's five emissions-related goals:
Reduce absolute emissions from direct operations (Scope 1 & 2) by 46.2% by 2030, against a 2019 baseline
Achieve net zero emissions for direct operations by 2030
Reduce Scope 3 emissions in line with a 'well below 2°C' scenario by 2030
Purchase or produce 100% zero carbon electricity by 2030
Invest in natural climate solutions
Manage the team developing the Company's Integrated Emissions Reduction Plan for scope 1 and 2 emissions, ensuring the Plan drives optimization at the "system level", focuses on the most cost effective strategies, and aims to drive the most carbon reduction per unit of energy reduced Oversee and help accelerate the work of the expert team working to help the Company reach 100% Zero Carbon Electricity by 2030, including partnering with segments and external advisors to accelerate implementation of onsite renewables, offsite renewable Power Purchasing Agreements (PPAs) and Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) Oversee the work by an expert central team and site level teams working to accelerate electrification of transportation fleets and buildings as well reduction in use of diesel-generators in movie and TV productions Refine the company's approach to our internal carbon tax and oversee the successful deployment of a multi-million dollar Corporate Fund for Emissions Reduction Help tap into other sources of funding (including external incentives and Corporate Partnerships) to help segments and business units finance their transition to lower carbon operations Lead the expert team partnering with segments to develop and implement scope 3 emissions reduction plans focused on absolute scope 3 reduction as well as efforts to engage suppliers to set science-based targets Govern the process to develop and maintain our forward-looking scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions forecasts, including business- as-usual scenarios, lower emissions pathways, site-determined contributions, and interim targets Lead the team developing an updated approach to leverage Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) and Carbon Removals as part of TWDC's plan to achieve Net Zero for scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, ensure NCS investments lead to co-benefits including for nature and local communities Lead TWDC's industry association memberships and technical and policy engagement on climate matters Lead the team implementing the company's extensive Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program and help the team successfully make the case to introduce new innovations that help lower employee commuting emissions

Disclosure-related roles
Partner with the internal Environmental Metrics & Reporting team to maintain Inventory Management Plans and complete detailed annual emissions inventories and reduction accounting methods for scope 3 emissions Serve as lead technical expert on all climate-related accounting matters including updates to key external guidance documents: GHG Protocol, Science-based Targets Initiative and relevant sector-supplements Partner with US and International ESG Reporting, Financial Reporting, Controllership, Legal and site-specific teams to ensure understanding of timely completion of mandatory climate-related disclosures including but not limited to TCFD, CDP, UK CFD, CA SB253 and SB261, EU CSRD Climate topics, and the SEC's Climate Rule (once finalized)

Climate Risk & Opportunity related roles
Partner with relevant teams to conduct qualitative and quantitative climate risk assessments Partner with relevant teams to understand and enhance TWDC's resilience and adaptation based on identified risks Partner with relevant teams to conduct qualitative and quantitative climate opportunity assessments Partner with relevant teams to understand and enhance TWDC's ability to benefit from identified climate opportunities Help socialize the findings from completed climate risk assessments, to help ensure understanding of and support for comprehensive risk mitigation activities across the enterprise

Hiring Requirements:

Minimum Required:

• Bachelors degree in related academic field (environmental science / environmental policy, business, accounting, engineering)
• 10 years experience in corporate climate strategy development and implementation
• 5 years experience in scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions accounting aligned to GHG Protocol
• 2 years experience in climate risk and opportunity assessment
• Software: Excel, Tableau, Power BI
• GHG Accounting Certification

Preferred:

• Masters in Environmental Sustainability
• Masters in Environmental Policy
• MBA
• Lifecycle analysis
• Scope 3 emissions
• Science-based Targets methodologies
• Experience in a complex matrixed organization

Additional Information
This position is a legal entity of *** , an equal opportunity employer

The hiring range for this position is $163,500.00-$219,200.00. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Additional Information This position is a legal entity of *** , an equal opportunity employer The hiring range for this position is $163,500.00-$219,200.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** (Corporate):

At *** Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep *** at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Worldwide Services, Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** (Corporate) .
*** Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

K *** - ****, *** News Los Angeles is in search for a Director of Brand Strategy. Reporting to the President & General Manager, this role will be responsible for managing a clear daily brand strategy for the *** News and Stations' Los Angeles properties. The Director of Brand Strategy will work closely with the news leadership team to develop and deploy strategic external and internal marketing campaigns across all platforms, including linear, digital and streaming.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of and develop all creative marketing campaigns for all *** , including television, radio, digital, print and out-of-home.
• Ensure alignment of brand to content and mission.
• Manage and guide a team of producers and writers in the timely development and launch of all marketing campaigns.
• Work closely with Ad Agency partner to efficiently deploy campaigns in support of breaking news and planned events.
• Infuse metrics to track brand health internally and externally.
• Interpret and translate research insights that powers the brand and informs advertising strategies.
• Ensure alignment of brand attributes to *** News and Station core brand tenets.
• Lead and manage with sound principles and values that feed well-being, encourage growth and cultivate as sense of community among employees.
• A minimum hybrid work schedule.
• Understanding and familiarity with union collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to communicate and present concepts in a clear and engaging way.
• A champion of brand through content, culture and community.
• Have an attention to detail, tone and style.
• Thoughtful, inquisitive, dedicated to public service, and a fan of local news.

Requirements & Education:

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Mass *** , Communications, Marketing, or Advertising.
• Preferred minimum 7 years of experience in leadership, promotion, and production.

*** News and Stations, brings together the power of *** News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the *** News Streaming Network, *** News Streaming local platforms, local websites and *** news.com, under one umbrella. *** News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the *** News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts *** MORNINGS, *** SATURDAY MORNING, the *** EVENING NEWS **** NORAH O'DONNELL, *** SUNDAY MORNING, *** ****END EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION **** MARGARET BRENNAN. *** News and Stations provides news and information for the *** Television Network, *** News.com, *** News Radio and podcasts, *** +, all digital platforms, and the *** News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news ser *** that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The *** News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from *** News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. *** News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as *** N, the *** News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as *** News.com and *** +. The ser *** is available live in 91 countries. *** News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. *** News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $175,000.00 - 225,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

***

*** is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At *** , the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. *** is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [Please reply using Staff Me Up]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

Director, Networks - Home Office Divisional Finance

We are seeking a Divisional Finance Director. Based in Culver City, reporting to the SVP, you will own the Networks consolidation.

What You'll Be Focused on:

• You'll own the global Networks budget, forecast and medium-range consolidation:
  
  • Define the process, set timelines and scope, and ensure efficiency and effectiveness across Network and D2C business around the globe.
  • Collaboration with colleagues across multiple time-zones on requirements and deliverables
  • High-level understanding and investigating *** Networks performance versus latest view expectations.
  • Quality control to ensure synchronization of numbers across various materials, and management of submission process via the Networks planning system, and through to Corporate Planning team and senior stakeholders.
• You'll be a lead supporter of Sony Picture's Three Week Forecast ambitions, including the development of new processes, and driving new planning and consolidation tools.

Your Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in finance, supported by at least a Bachelor's degree.
• Extensive experience of consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, planning and analysis.
• Experience in the *** /Television/D2C/Broadcasting is a plus, but not a prerequisite
• Fluency in Excel and PowerPoint is required; Analytics tools experience like Power BI a plus
• Multinational, matrix experience with large-scale multi-currency ERP systems preferred

Your Key Skills:

• Solutions focused, with an Impact Player "can do" mindset, able to operate effectively in a deadline driven environment with the highest professional standards of integrity and ethics
• Ability to manage and develop a talented team of finance professionals
• Ability to build strong relationships across distance and time-zones in a matrixed organization
• Ability to improve, simplify, standardize, systemize, and automate complex processes

The anticipated base salary for this position is $142,200-$190,200. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

* *** Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

USA - Culver City - Studio Lot - Cohn Bldg

Company Description

*** Universal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

At *** , we know life is complicated but believe entertainment shouldn't be. We envision a more human streaming experience that embraces the entertainment you love. Backed by 100+ years of *** Universal legacy, we know how to entertain. We combine this legacy with an insatiable itch for innovation, embracing the data and technologies that challenge the status quo. Our team is never done obsessing over how best to deliver excellence across television, film, sports, news, and more.

This ambition is a group effort. As challengers at heart, our secret weapon is our talented team of big thinkers, data-driven drivers of growth and innovation. We start by putting people first, embracing empathy and compassion to create a more dynamic, more fulfilling workplace and a *** ter, more enjoyable product. As a company, we embrace the power of transparency and inclusion. We know the best idea can come from anywhere, so we're committed to creating an organization where we act as one and put ego aside. We are determined to forge the next frontier of streaming through trust, teamwork, and talent.

The Director, Marketing Strategy, Planning & Analysis (MSP&A) will be an integral leader in the MSP&A team, helping shape strategy and planning for the marketing organization. The MSP&A team is responsible for developing short and long-term business KPIs through best-in-class strategies, planning and data analysis. This role requires the ability to align and collaborate with key stakeholder groups and i *** uence senior management with data-driven insights and narratives, with a focus on improving title campaign efforts. The Director will report to the *** President, MSP&A

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide strategy and analytics support for *** 's Title Marketing organization, driving continuous improvement of marketing efforts
• Translate target audience insights into effective campaign strategies, including channel mix and messaging tactics, in partnership with *** Consumer Insights
• Recommend prioritization across upcoming title and slate opportunities, optimizing resourcing to the highest potential acquisition opportunities
• Collaborate with *** Decision Sciences on further development of key marketing success metrics with a focus on marketing incrementality
• Conduct deep dive analyses aimed at improving campaign efforts
• Develop and manage retrospective campaign reporting

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in industries such as management consulting, corporate business strategy, investment banking, or direct experience working for a streaming company or studio

Desired Characteristics:

• A strong understanding of the content streaming landscape and current business models
• Direct experience using data to inform business strategy
• Demonstrated excellent business acumen and thought leadership, with the ability to form judgements, and drive actionable recommendations
• Direct to consumer marketing experience a plus, ideally in the entertainment industry
• MBA preferred, but not required
• Proven leader and manager, with experience hiring, retaining, and motivating best-in-class talent of all experience levels.
• Ideal candidates are unafraid to advocate for big ideas that drive innovation, and also able to put big ideas in business context
• Exceptional collaborator with proven ability to work effectively across all parts of the organization. Leads the team to operate in the same way.
• Successfully operate within a fast-paced, highly matrixed work environment with multiple stakeholders and able to oversee multiple projects and initiatives concurrently.
• Highly effective communicator, both written and verbal. Excellent problem-solving skills

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $175,000 (Bonus & LTI eligible)

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to *** Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role

The People & Culture Partner is a key position within *** Discovery's People and Culture team. The position will partner with leadership to provide solutions to employee-related matters, maintaining a balance *** ween being a strategic business partner and employee champion. This position will continuously challenge the status quo and develop initiatives that ensure *** Discovery remains an employer of choice. This position will be located in Burbank with some anticipated travel.

The People & Culture Partner will be a positive self-starter who can think strategically about big picture business goals as well as tactically execute a full range of People & Culture initiatives.In this dynamic culture, the role will serve as the primary partner to the business and the liaison with the broader HR community of *** Discovery. Candidates for this position should be innovative, solution-oriented, analytical, collaborative, and be able to engage with colleagues across level, location, and discipline. The role must effectively work in a fast-paced creative environment, bringing an energy and enthusiasm to the function, founded in sound strategy.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Understand the top business priorities to execute against the people strategy in line with the business goals, refining business objectives through the lens of People & Culture and talent management
  
• Ensure the workforce, including current and future leaders, is high performing, motivated and continually improving
  
• Support Employee Relations matters, in partnership with the People Relations team, and the execution of annual People & Culture processes
  
• Support managers and employees in matters related to career development, staffing initiatives, employee relations, workplace ethics and performance management
  
• Foster a culture of inclusiveness, openness, and honesty within the organization along with championing organizational values and diversity
  
• Coach managers to proactively manage employees (e.g., performance and attendance) and provide ad *** to resolve grievance and disciplinary issues
  
• Support managers and employees in matters related to career development, staffing initiatives, employee relations, workplace ethics and performance management
  
• Identify skills gaps through effective resource planning and provide up-skilling processes to bridge these gaps
  
• Support culture and leadership enablement efforts within the business
  
• Attend business leader staff meetings - maintains a pulse on business needs and communicates People & Culture programs/initiatives ensuring flawless execution
  
• Use data (qualitative and quantitative) to identify trends that helps to inform People & Culture strategies and proactive solutions
  
• Inform the VP of People & Culture for the WBD CFO as appropriate on critical or sensitive business or team/people concerns
  
• Develop strong working relationships with People & Culture Leaders, COEs, and business leaders, leveraging these relationships to identify areas within the business that are faced with organizational health challenges directly related to business objectives
  

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience
  
• 6+ years of progressive, professional HR experience
  
• Ability to work in a heavily matrixed environment.
  
• Proven experience in co *** ict resolution and organizational management practices within a sophisticated, matrixed environment
  
• Innovative thinker who can respectfully challenge and build on the ideas of peers
  
• Kind, compassionate and leads with confidence, honesty and integrity
  
• Expert Listener & Communicator: Ability to understand the needs of a variety of constituents and deliver information and insights quickly with appropriate details and correct pitch/tone for the audience
  
• High executive presence with the ability to exert i *** uence within the organization by clearly expressing goals and initiatives that garner buy-in and enthusiasm
  
• Demonstrated ability to apply HR knowledge to resolve complex business challenges
  
• Ability to deliver results, providing day-to-day support in a dynamic environment - role is both strategic and hands on
  
• Ability to adapt quickly to a competitive and changing business landscape. Must understand how to focus the organization on planning for tomorrow, not only on executing today
  
• Ability to pull from a variety of backgrounds including HRBP, OD, talent strategy, HR COEs, compensation, benefits and the business
  

Current WBD employees will be given preferential consideration for this opportunity.

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits...
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of *** Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $126,350.00 - $234,650.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, *** Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

*** Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to *** Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role

A member of the *** Discovery Corporate Social Responsibility team, this position plays a pivotal role managing and supporting the company's ESG and sustainability strategy as well as mandatory and voluntary non-financial reporting and disclosures. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability and partnering with key internal stakeholders around the world-including legal, investor relations, finance, people and culture, facilities/real estate, production, procurement/sourcing, consumer products, and travel-this position also directs, advises on, develops, executes and/or oversees the operational standards, processes, guidelines, programs and initiatives, and data management that support ESG and climate readiness, environmental sustainability priorities, and progress toward decarbonization.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Responsible for day-to-day management of WBD's ESG strategy and mandatory and voluntary ESG reporting in line with regulations and frameworks, including CSRD, GRI, CDP, SASB, TCFD and pending SEC regulations. Working closely with WBD's legal teams, ensures alignment with current and impending regulatory requirements globally and in local markets. Leads plans for execution of ESG reporting readiness. Collaborates with key internal partners to track and monitor progress toward public ESG/sustainability goals and commitments. Identifies emerging regulations that impact ESG reporting disclosures and compliance. Works and/or liaises with consultants as applicable.
  
• Liaises with key ESG external ratings agencies-including MSCI, ISS, S&P, Sustainalytics-and oversees company submissions. Tracks progress and trends. Manages annual benchmarking.
  
• Collaborating closely with WBD's internal stakeholders (Legal, Investor Relations, People and Culture, Government Affairs), manages and/or coordinates other ESG activities, including annual ESG reports, materiality assessments, and gap analyses. Oversees production of ESG and sustainability materials for Board and other stakeholder groups. Manages WBD ESG website. Works with and/or manages consultants as applicable.
  
• Manages the company's greenhouse gas emissions calculations and reporting, including CDP. Responsible for Scope 1, 2 and 3 inventory and data collection, often working with external consultants as necessary. Partners with WBD groups--such as global real estate, studio operations, the company's various production businesses (scripted and unscripted content, news, sports, games, and more), travel, consumer products, and procurement--to ensure receipt of timely and accurate inventory lists and data sets for calculations. Reviews and analyzes data. Routinely conducts gap assessments, and addresses opportunities to increase reporting boundaries. Works with internal audit, legal and other corporate groups to ensure appropriate processes and controls. Manages climate gap and risk assessments as needed.
  
• Supports environmental sustainability strategy development and target-setting for the company. Works closely with internal business partners around the world-including real estate, studio operations, production groups, procurement/sourcing, consumer products, and travel-to co-develop and/or advise upon attendant decarbonization plans specific to each line of business as well as harmonize policies, initiatives and approaches where applicable. Identifies baselines, associated targets, and KPIs.
  
• Serves as a partner to and thought leader on environmental sustainability industry issues. Works with WBD Government Affairs to strategically address local government sustainability initiatives with implications to production (e.g., tax incentives) and operations. Serves as a representative in and/or liaison to industry sustainability groups, such as the Sustainable Production Alliance, to accelerate and drive solutions that represent and benefit WBD climate targets and the industry at large.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned and as priorities change.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 8-10 years' work experience in sustainability, ESG or corporate social responsibility, at a large, global company, preferably in *** and entertainment
  
• CSR and/or sustainability experience, including corporate-level reporting and greenhouse gas accounting
  
• *** and entertainment production experience or knowledge strongly preferred
  
• Bachelor's degree required
  
• MBA, JD or graduate degree in sustainability, business, or management a plus
  
• Must be a skilled strategist, adept in developing and executing on strategic plans and goals
  
• Results-driven; demonstrated ability to set and meet measurable goals, targets and KPIs
  
• Exceptional project management skills and the ability to direct and delegate work
  
• Proven track record building and maintaining internal and external relationships across multiple functions and levels
  
• Exceptional data collection, management, analysis, reporting and visualization skills required.
  
• Demonstratable knowledge of global ESG and sustainability frameworks and regulations-including CSRD
  
• Proven knowledge and engagement with environmental sustainability frameworks and reporting entities, including Science-based Targets, GRI, CDP, Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
  
• Familiarity with ESG reporting and ranking entities, including MSCI, ISS, Sustainalytics, Refinitiv
  
• Ability to understand and distill ESG regulatory and climate frameworks and communicate to various audiences
  
• Knowledge of the entertainment industry and production landscape preferred
  
• Experience managing staff
  
• Experience working with external advisors and consultants
  
• Effective and professional interpersonal skills required
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required
  
• Must be highly organized and able to prioritize and schedule work effectively
  
• Must be highly analytical, data driven and capable of managing large data sets
  
• Must have exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and a confident public speaker
  
• Must be detail oriented and goal-driven
  
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under time constraints
  
• Must be able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
  
• Must be flexible and able to adjust to shifting priorities
  
• Must have ability to navigate corporate, production, no *** ofit, and government landscapes
  
• Must work with stakeholders at all levels
  
• Must be a team player
  
• Must possess a professional mannerism
  
• Must be able to work independently
  
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as projects, initiatives, or events require
  

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits...
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of *** Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $126,350.00 - $234,650.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, *** Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

*** Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

Overview & Summary

*** , a *** Company, is the leading free streaming television ser *** delivering hundreds of live linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience. The Emmy ® award-winning ser *** curates a diverse lineup of channels, in partnership with over 400 international *** companies, offering a wide array of genres, languages and categories featuring movies, television series, sports, news, lifestyle, kids and much more. *** can be easily accessed and streamed across mobile, web and connected TV devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles, *** 's growing international footprint extends across four continents and over 35 markets.

*** is seeking a Director, Product Analytics who is analytically driven, with strong technical and business knowledge in *** , product and big data. The role is focused on enabling a strategic vision in partnership with BI leadership and managing resources in support of driving actionable insights, recommendations and helping the product arm of the organization meet their data needs. The ideal candidate has experience working in partnership with Product Managers, Engineering, Data Engineering, Program Management and Executive Leadership in an organization in addition to managing and mentoring a team of junior to seasoned analysts. This role requires developing strong relationships cross-functionally, with an emphasis on delivering compelling, data-informed actionable insights to various audiences, from product owners and executive leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Proven track record of advancing thought leadership and enabling an analytical strategic vision for Product insights in a *** or tech organization
• Manage and take ownership of a team of analysts in developing analytical insights to support the product team's business questions, challenges and opportunities at *** through effective, executive-ready data-storytelling
• Act as a liaison and dedicated business partner *** ween Analytics, Product and Engineering leadership and other cross-functional teams involved in product development lifecycle, building strong partnerships and rapport for continued long-term business success and collaboration
• Anticipate and plan for Product's insights and data needs to help prioritize and optimize product portfolio; proven track record of translating stakeholders' business needs/questions into comprehensive, actionable insights
• Identify gaps in the current product portfolio and recommend enhancements or new offerings that meet customer needs and market trends leveraging data-driven insights
• Conduct thorough analysis of product performance metrics, usage and engagement patterns, to drive product roadmap decisions
• Manage and prioritize business requests of stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of projects, resolving challenges and roadblocks with minimal oversight as they occur
• Oversee the quarterly product roadmap prioritization process on behalf of the Analytics team and in coordination with the project management team aligning on goal commitments with minimal oversight
• Collaborate with Product leadership on hypothesis generation for A/B testing on a regular basis instilling a data-informed culture across teams; educate, train and assist Product in understanding the data lifecycle end to end, from tracking implementation through insights
• Manage and mentor a growing team of analysts, reviewing analytical methodology, actionable insights, recommendations; coach analysts on best practices to storytelling given the audience composition
  
  

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Economics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Business, Information Management & Systems or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7-10 years of analytical experience preferably supporting a product team
• Experience partnering with large, cross-functional teams and leadership
• Experience mentoring and providing feedback to analysts to deliver exceptional presentations and results
• Strong experience with SQL and writing/optimizing complex queries; experience working with Amplitude, Adobe, Google Analytics, Tableau a plus
• Knowledge of Scaled Agile, Scrum is preferred
  
  

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with A/B testing design and methodologies; Optimizely experience preferred
• Experience with tracking event design and instrumentation a bonus; comprehensive experience implementing and improving KPI measurement protocols and standardization
• Advanced knowledge of industry standards and practices in business intelligence/analytics
• Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts at business and also entry user level
• Effective communicator of technical and statistical concepts in an easy-to-understand manner from entry level to executive
  
  

Citizenship

Citizens of *** have the privilege of entertaining millions of people. We are entrepreneurs looking to revolutionize the future of TV. While our planet is small, our ambition is boundless. The stakes don't get much higher.

Becoming a Citizen is hard work. We need self-starters that thrive in changing environments, who treat company resources like their own, and who deliver seemingly impossible outcomes at warp speed. It's the only way we stay ahead of the giants looking to take the opportunity we have earned. We are selective but once chosen, you're in.

Why You Should Become a Citizen of ***

As stated, becoming a Citizen is hard work but the rewards of citizenship are plentiful. Work with the smartest people on some of the most complex projects of your life, while profoundly impacting both *** and the broader world of entertainment. Share in the epic quest to define the future of television as we know it. Big commitment, huge impact, lasting change.

As a Citizen, you will enjoy generously-sponsored medical benefits, a generous vacation policy, 401K retirement plan, social and team events, and more!

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $156,800.00 - 196,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

***

*** is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At *** , the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. *** is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [Please reply using Staff Me Up]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** Corporation

Under the *** banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world's leading and most valued brands, including: *** News *** , *** Sports, *** Entertainment, *** Television Stations and Tubi *** Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION
*** is committed to growing the digital business through the expansion and optimization of deals and partnerships with key platforms and through new distribution initiatives to showcase Tubi and the *** app portfolio. We have a great opportunity for a Director, Platform Partnerships! The Director, Platform Partnerships will oversee a team handling the partner relationships with *** /Tubi platform distributors and be tasked with improving deal outcomes, creative partnership solutions, and pursuing opportunities with new distribution partners in new vectors.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee a team of business development managers who run the day-to-day platform partnerships and negotiate deals for Tubi/ *** app distribution and promotional placements
• Serve as a platform deals expert to advise on distribution and placement agreements, function as an escalation channel, and be an innovative dealmaker in achieving *** 's goals
• Help drive distribution strategy for Tubi and formulate plans for expansion including exploration of new distribution channels, markets, and form factors
• Identify and evaluate potential new business model opportunities globally, including building business cases as required to assess commercial value, and giving consideration to important product and partner priorities and platform-level concerns
• Develop and maintain an expert understanding of CTV platform dynamics and the digital *** and Entertainment global content landscape
• Author and deliver strategic narratives and supporting analytics. Deliver regular and timely analysis, insights, and relevant commentary to the executive leadership team
• Leverage a deep understanding of *** 's business units and deals to identify opportunities to grow both *** and Tubi businesses through collaboration

**** YOU **** NEED

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of experience in partner development, sales, business strategy, agreement advisory, and execution in the *** and entertainment industry
• Experience negotiating product-enabling agreements
• Proven ability to develop and manage a team
• Ability to identify potential business opportunities, assess financial/business benefits, structure agreements, and discuss terms with strategic partners
• Ability to think creatively, critically, and strategically, and thrive in a dynamic and sometimes ambiguous work environment

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• MBA/JD

#LI-DNI

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $118,000.00-175,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** Entertainment

*** Entertainment has the power to break through. We seek to pierce pop culture with content that takes big swings, delivers mass appeal and elicits visceral reactions form our audiences. *** has been the #1 A18-49 rated network for 2 years in a row and we got there through innovation and perseverance, as well as excellent content including shows such as THE MASKED SINGER, 9-1-1, CALL ME KAT and THE GREAT NORTH. *** Entertainment programming includes a mix of Drama, Comedy, Alternative, Animation and Specials. Also within the *** family are brands such as TUBI, *** Alternative Entertainment, *** SPORTS, *** NEWS, *** *** , Bento Box, Blockchain Creative Labs, and Credible.

JOB DESCRIPTION
TMZ is looking for a Director, Audience Development & Partner Platforms. This position will partner with site leads, building loyalty with TMZ's existing audience while also developing and implementing a content distribution strategy designed to extend the reach across social networks, third-party platforms, search, newsletters, and more. This role will manage the social *** , audience development and digital video teams.

The ideal candidate must be an innovative, goal-oriented, strategic thinker with deep knowledge of audience development and social *** for a breaking news operation. We're looking for someone who is self-motivating and detail oriented, with celebrity news / pop culture knowledge and the ability to work in a fast-paced news environment.

The position supports all TMZ websites and TV shows and reports to the Executive Producers and is based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Work day-to-day managing a successful, results-oriented team of Producers creating content for platforms including our O&O sites, social channels, YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok.
• Partner with the TMZ editorial team to identify new content strategy opportunities, and advise on day-to-day optimizations, such as with headlines for search and social *** .
• Develop distribution strategies across multiple platforms that amplify and extend TMZ's reach via third-party platforms, social partnerships, SEO, newsletters, etc.
• Explore new distribution platforms and, in collaboration with editorial stakeholders, evaluate whether the brand should participate, and communicate best practices for traffic driving and engagement.
• Follow industry trends, look for growth opportunities, and present to management.
• Consistently monitor the changing social landscape and work with the team to implement new opportunities and best practices.
• Oversight and management of all content and distribution channels.
• Target daily, weekly, monthly, and annual goals, and report against them.
• Engage with stakeholders to facilitate analytics and reporting.
• Partner with the digital product team to optimize on-site placements and opportunities.
• Work with the digital sales group to execute on social *** campaigns.
• Follow best practices for QA and security on all social channels.

Requirements:

• 4+ years in a leadership position running audience development and social *** for an established publisher, news operation or *** company.
• Strong team management experience and the ability to provide guidance when necessary.
• Deep business and technical knowledge of all social *** channels, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent copywriting skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced, breaking news environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement department strategy.
• Experience using social *** management and analytics tools (including Omniture)
• Experience using 3rd party tools to support workflow and strategic initiatives.
• Experience producing reports for management, team members, and stakeholders.
• Experience working with other *** partners.
• Experience in development and execution of social *** ad campaigns.
• BA/BS degree in related area preferred.

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $156,500.00-209,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

*** 4 & T52 is seeking an innovative Assistant News Director to lead the nation's second-largest duopoly newsroom. The job requires someone who can go beyond established goals and perform these functions within the context of the duopoly objectives, policies, and procedures.We are looking for a visionary with unmatched news judgment and the ability to inspire our talented news team, exceeding goals creatively and crafting compelling stories within our duopoly's vision. Reporting directly to our VPs of News for *** 4 and T52, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of news. Our newsroom fosters creativity and diversity, where your ideas matter, and your impact is limitless. Ready to shape the news landscape? Apply now and be part of our story at *** 4 & T52.

Job Responsibilities:

• Take charge of day-to-day operations, major events, and breaking news across all *** 4 broadcast and digital platforms.
• Formulate and execute strategies to enhance ratings and performance, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence among the team.
• Oversee the planning and execution of special projects, ensuring innovative and impactful coverage.
• Provide strong leadership to news professionals, nurturing a diverse and skilled team through coaching and mentorship.
• Evaluate and enhance workflow efficiencies, ensuring clear communication of daily goals and well-defined editorial resources.
• Implement and stay abreast of federal, state, and local laws affecting editorial operations, enforcing newsroom policies, deadlines, and style guidelines.
• Manage the script approval process, collaborating with individual managers to maintain high standards.
• Act as a reliable backup for the VP of News for T52 and *** 4 when needed, demonstrating flexibility and expertise in pivotal situations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a leadership role in a mid to large market.
• Minimum 10 years experience in news.
• Excellent people management, leadership and coaching skills.
• High level of experience in technical expertise across emerging multi- *** platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience.

Desired Characteristics:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Strong Organizational skills.
• Leads change in an inclusive manner.
• Energetic and diligent in launching major campaigns.
• Champions vibrant editorial processes and journalistic excellence.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, content-driven, technology-intensive environment.
• Marketing Research skills.
• Knowledgeable about FCC rules and laws pertaining to news broadcasting in multi- *** platforms and employment and labor regulations.
• A fierce competitor who plays to win.

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through *** to be considered.
• Willingness and ability to work long hours, late nights and weekends as required.
• Must be willing to work at the station in Universal City, CA.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Salary: $140,000 - $220,000 DOE

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Additional Information

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