Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), headquartered in Alexandria, VA, is seeking a Director, Premium Online Games and Content with the ability to be both an artist and an entrepreneur. Serve in a “general manager” capacity for this new line of business for PBS. Responsibilities will range from strategy development, annual budgeting/projections, and partner negotiations to standard business operations, executing marketing tactics and managing day-to-day content development.
Requirements: MBA preferred. Must have a creative vision for developing compelling premium online games and content with an entrepreneurial, “roll up your sleeves” attitude; no part of the job is too large or too small. Experience in business opportunity assessment and strategy development through research, competitive analysis, data analysis and other due diligence; business plan development, and operational execution required. Min. 3-5 yrs. professional experience in games production and development for the Internet required; particularly games for children. Seasoned Internet business development, marketing and operations experience required – min. 3-5 yrs. Existing relationships with game developers and publishers strongly preferred. End to end business planning including financial modeling and market entry strategy required. P&L responsibility required. Staff supervisory experience required. Cable and broadcast television business development preferred. Start-up experience a plus. Working knowledge/understanding of the functional attributes and applicability of core Internet technologies as they apply to the development and distribution of online games and other content. Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage complex projects and large budgets; set and accomplish goals and priorities. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience in public speaking. Dedication to PBS’ public service duties and a commitment to strengthening the position of local member stations in their communities.
PBS is an equal opportunity employer.
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