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Job Summary
We are seeking a creative individual to elevate our content production function for our Xfinity products and services. This role will be based in New York City and be the head of the Content Production group. This group produces creative content for all channels including TV, digital, social, radio, in-store, print as well as extensive video production for various on-line and in-house needs. This is a unique opportunity to continue to build a strong production department within a Fortune 50 company with an award-winning brand and culture.
Xfinity is BrandZ’s 2019 #20 most valuable global brand and Comcast NBCUniversal was named one of the 2019 FORTUNE “Best Big Companies to Work For,” ranking #3 on the inaugural list. Comcast NBCUniversal has also been recognized on the Best Workplaces for Women, Parents, Diversity, and Millennials lists.
As Head of Content Production, you will oversee and execute all projects to a high creative standard. You will be charged with problem solving and leading innovative production strategy designed to navigate the current social, mobile and digital landscape.
Job Description
Most Days You:
- Oversee and produce work in an innovative way that enables ideas to thrive.
- Stay current on production partners that work with the agency’s model of being agile and cost effective, as well as delivering on creative excellence.
- Establish strong relationships with various members of our creative, account and production teams.
- Work with teams to elevate the creative expectations of Marcom.
- Act as key point of contact for the client while in production. Show leadership, professionalism and sensitivity in dealing with Marcom, while understanding the business problems we are solving for them.
- Work in tandem with outside cost consultant on larger budget productions to ensure the best value.
- Work closely with Business Affairs and outside third party to manage talent usage, rights and other clearances.
- Work closely with creatives from external agencies to bring their vision to life. Both overseeing and producing in this capacity.
- Seek production solutions that support the larger agency vision, financial objectives and creative needs.
- Investing in and creating opportunities for emerging production talent both at the agency and within the industry, understanding that diversity and inclusion is expected. This initiative includes mentoring, training and reviewing a team of producers, in addition to recruiting and interviewing candidates.
- Strong grasp on the international production landscape and utilizing this to bring greater efficiency and creative excellence.
- Establish and live the Xfinity brand guidelines as it pertains to live action production, CGI, brand tone and voice.
You Bring:
- 20+ years experience in production, required
- Highly organized team leader, can both mentor and train
- Solid expertise in partnering and developing relationships with non-traditional production vendors (experiential marketing, PR and Celebrity marketing firms, event marketing, etc.)
- Strong grasp of production strategies and able to modify and apply
- Knowledge of existing & new content platforms constantly evolving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to multi-task in a high-pressure work environment
- Natural born leader
The Ideal Match:
- Impactful verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for flawless execution and delivery
- Powerful problem-solving skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire others, set the bar high and lead by example
#XGIEMarketing
Employees at all levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
- Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
- Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
- Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
- Drive results and growth.
- Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Disclaimer:
- This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Networking Capabilities; Relationship Building; Brand Advocacy; People Leadership; Reputation Management; Industry Knowledge; Creativity
Salary:
Primary Location Pay Range: $215,055.37 - $322,583.05
Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
10 Years +
