Director, Production & Activation, CNCC

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Conde Nast is a world-renowned media company-producing the highest quality content for the most influential audiences through iconic brands that touch upon every consumer passion point. Conde Nast Commercial Creative (CNCC), our marketing, creative strategy, and production department is responsible for harnessing that power and passion to create and execute the industry's most compelling programs, initiatives and partnerships.

The Production and Account Management (P&A) team is responsible for the execution of custom marketing programs across all Conde Nast brands and sales categories, collaborating with the sales, digital operations, insights/research, creative, experiential, video and PR teams to produce content programs that include white label, branded content, custom video, native articles, events, social/digital-first content and more.

This position is on the Production and Account Management team, owning the activation process to bring these co-branded marketing programs to life. We're looking for an experienced strategic marketer and creative problem solver, who's organized, adaptable and great with client services and communication. Additionally, this person will help to identify day-to-day program hurdles as well as category-specific needs and optimizations. You'll be responsible for monitoring industry trends, looking for new opportunities, and staying on top of category needs to help provide tailored solutions for our clients. The ideal candidate is eager to share their experiences and forge new pathways with both standard and never-been-done-before programs and campaigns. We're looking for someone who's adaptable and innovative, with a handle on the rapidly evolving media and marketing industry and is naturally collaborative and proactive.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan, manage, and execute multiple sold programs across multiple categories within CN's portfolio of brands including content creation, event activations, influencer programs, social campaigns, print units, and more

• Manage all client and agency communication while working in tandem with internal partners

• Identify potential campaign and program hurdles and optimize in real time. Foresight and forward-thinking is critical.

• Effectively manage program budgets, timelines, and content/talent agreements

• Cultivate relationships with key clients, industry leaders, production partners, and internal teams

• Assist pre-sale and sales teams with timelines and pricing under tight deadlines

• Working with the editorial teams to help guide Production and Account Management marketers to ensure content remains on brand and within bounds

• Monitor industry and media trends to help identify new partnership offerings

Requirements:

• 7-10+ years qualifying experience in branded content creation, publishing, digital media or relevant brand marketing with a strong background in client services.

• Candidate must have brand marketing, digital media, or production experience

• Experience creating branded content, specifically video and 360 campaigns

• Ability to independently manage multiple activations and priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with effective time management skills.

• Ability to quickly learn and navigate several internal processes, procedures and content management systems.

• An innate desire to seek out, understand and evaluate emerging technologies and then provide perspective for adoption where appropriate.

• Next-level attention to detail; appreciation for Google docs and trackers

• Self-starter who can work independently and within a team setting

• Positive, creative, solutions-oriented and client-focused

• Experience with Google Slides/Suite preferred, but not required

Conde Nast is an equal opportunity workplace. Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted based on years of experience. Salary is also commensurate with experience.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $118,000-$159,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Conde Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.