This is a job like no other. This is the opportunity to be the fire-starter for one of the most exciting and ambitious initiatives to emerge in the media industry: viewer created content. This is your chance to become a critical part of the most dynamic media company in the world as we try to transform and democratize television. With 30% of its programming created by viewers, Viewer Created Content (VC2) is core to Current TV’s mission. We seek a dynamo to take on the challenge of leading this effort to find, create and deliver VC2. In this role, you will work with the marketing team to make it easy for anyone from amateurs to aspiring Spielbergs to tell their stories via short form video segments and submit them to Current. This is a position that will undoubtedly demand a person with the ability to get down and dirty in the trenches while also being a strong leader and strategic thinker. Are you up for the challenge?
Please check www.current.tv for more information on Current.
Responsibilities:
– Position Current at the “first stop” for Viewer Created Content?
– Create innovative programs that drive quality VC2 submissions?
– Provide a framework to scale VC2 with limited resources
– Develop a results-oriented marketing plan promoting VC2 to high opportunity consumer targets and niches
– Work seamlessly with VC2 programming and online teams to achieve results?
– Establish strategic partnerships with film/video organizations, higher education, video online communities and other related groups that will yield results?
– Assist in management of VC2 mobile teams?
– Work with PR to develop a campaign that drives VC2 awareness and submissions
Qualifications
– Existing relationships with film festivals, film schools, and film and video community based and vocational training programs?
– Determined, charismatic and convincing evangelist?
– Expert in young adult trends, subcultures and psychographics
– Prior community building experience?
– Strong leadership skills, yet can retail the overall attitude of a team player
If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity, a great work environment, and the chance to earn a competitive salary and good benefits, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@current.tv. Please include รข
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