Sr Manager, Creative Content

The Sr Manager, Creative Content will oversee the development and execution of best-in-class special content campaigns for Searchlight’s film projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong creative vision and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This is a high-volume, fast-paced environment that has direct contact with high-level executives, filmmakers, and talent so diplomacy, organization, and tenacity are critical attributes for this position. The creative we produce can be seen across the globe through broadcast, digital, social, in-theater and out of home activations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing all special content marketing materials
• Hire and oversee EPK and BTS vendors for all Searchlight Pictures films
• Manage and coordinate shoots with talent and filmmakers - includes clearing shoots with filmmakers, talent reps, scheduling groomers, etc.
• Work with vendors to produce and finish exceptional bonus content, including making-of and behind-the-scenes featurettes, awards materials, publicity clips, and special shoot concepts
• Manage dissemination of creative content and press material, including junket interviews, content pieces, premiere footage, trailers among other marketing materials.
• Oversee delivery of all creative content and AV publicity materials.
• Liaise with international markets and domestic teams re specific content needs (formats, cutdowns, end card messaging, exclusive clips etc), and communicate delivery deadlines to the wider team and external vendors.
• Oversee budgets for creative advertising projects, working with the Finance team and third-party vendors to stay within budget while delivering exceptional results.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align advertising strategies with overall marketing goals.
• Liaise with Home Entertainment, Publicity, Digital, Creative and Filmmakers for content updates and feedback
• Manage the content approval process for filmmakers and talent
• Manage the archiving of finished materials, work with vendors to archive raw assets
• Track project/shoot budgets and update financial breakdowns.
• Attend and actively participate in creative meetings, representing the Creative Content department and contributing to broad campaign strategy conversations.
• Prepare and present strategies and materials to all stakeholders
• Collaborate with Disney internal marketing teams for streaming titles.
• Manage relationships with external creative agencies and vendors.
• Ensure all special content is on-brand and meets the highest quality standards.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of advertising campaigns and adjust strategies as needed.
• Coordinate the acquisition and distribution of assets (footage, graphics, etc.) needed for content production via internal marketing teams and external vendors.
• Coordinate with various legal and production departments on implementing regulations and guidelines in regard to music rights, clearances, release forms and other production legalities
• Supervise finishing process – facilitate finish preps with vendor and finish house, review finish files for sound and picture quality, ensure legal notes have been implemented, deliver files to intended final destination
• Facilitate formats and deliveries, managing final deliveries with Technical Operations, ensuring all pieces are archived and vaulted correctly with each piece containing correct specs i.e. H264, ProRes, Texted/Textless, Split Audio versions.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
• Maintain valuable relationships with EPK producers around the world and develop a unique familiarity with each of their skillsets
• Produce content days with talent and filmmakers, including location scouting, overseeing art direction, writing questions and scripts, and communicating plans with reps
• Work with awards show producers to provide necessary clips and assets, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Travel both domestically and internationally for festivals, premieres, set visits, and content days

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in creative content conception and production at a Movie Studio, Network, Streamer or Trailer Agency
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, or a related field.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant software; familiarity with Avid, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, PowerPoint and Keynote.
• Strong creative vision and attention to detail.
• Handle multiple projects, set priorities, meet deadlines and exceed expectations.
• Strategic critical thinker who also has a high attention to detail and emotionally intelligent soft skills are critical.
• Ability to work well in a busy environment where needs and priorities are subject to change.
• Collaborate creatively with both studio colleagues and vendors.
• Some Domestic and International travel required