Head of Studios, Valuetainment
Valuetainment - fort lauderdale, FL
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You are a leader of people. You know how new media companies will disrupt and dominate the future of mass communications. You have a clear vision for how podcasts will overtake traditional broadcast and print media, and the technical expertise to make your vision a reality. You can navigate a rapidly growing business, and you know how to develop to ensure operational and organizational effectiveness. Hello Head of Studios! Join us.The Head of Studios is a business unit leader of Valuetainment Media. Reporting directly to our CEO, heshe is responsible for supporting a rapidly growing media company with over 15 channels and nearly 2 billion views whose mission is to be an independent voice bringing forward a positive message for entrepreneurship and capitalism. The Head of Studios helps ideate and develop new programming, oversees the management of studio operations, ensures compliance with federalstatelocal regulations, and is a leader who engages with - and continuously builds - our community.The Head of Studios is a critical role on our executive team tasked with strategic leadership and planning, as well as maintaining key relationships with stakeholders. This role is ultimately accountable for the performance of the studio and will be measured based on the studio achieving its business objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) ranging from viewership to revenue through subscriptions and sponsorships.Job ResponsibilitiesProgram Development. Oversee the ideation, development, evaluation, and evolution of podcasts and new programming including episodical and long form projectsProgram Leadership. Ensure the quality of programs and recommend timelines and resources to achieve goals; includes working with staff to develop systems for project managementOrganizational Vision. Collaborate with senior staff to develop and implement the organization's business plan to meet strategic goals; includes establishing and evaluating long-range objectives, strategies, and metricsStudio Operations. Oversee the management of the studio including hiring, performance management, creating and maintaining operating budgets, developing and enforcing studio policies and proceduresPartnerships. Develop and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders and sponsorsArtistic Administration. Oversee all aspects of artistic administration, such as preparing and monitoring budgets, booking artists and attractions, and negotiating and administering contractsInfluence Senior Leadership. As a critical member of the executive team, collaborate with other senior leaders, and participate in CEO team meetingsCompany Representation. Effectively represent Valuetainment at studio and other company eventsProject Management. Lead various departments to work towards a specific goal each yearJob QualificationsBachelor's degree in Media, Technology, Marketing, Communication, Business or similar required; Advanced degree preferred10+ years of experience in studio operations, media production, andor streaming services5+ years of leadership experience with direct experience managing a studio with talent, producers, and editors3+ years of podcast studio experience requiredBackgroundExperience as a Program Manager, preferredProven understanding of Agile methodologyMust be able to manage, prioritize and deliver multiple tasks simultaneouslyMust be a strong self-starter who can proactively engage with a virtual, cross-organizational team and demonstrate critical thinking without formal directionMust be results-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skillsMust possess strong partnership and collaboration skills to drive cross-functional teams through stakeholder managementMust be able to effectively communicate (both verbal and written) across all levels and functions, including ability to influence and negotiateMust have strong people leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire, engage, and coach teams while possessing the ability to host critical conversationsMust be able to collaborate with the product and technology teams to understand priorities and to drive decisions on approach, sequencing, and timingCompensation: Salary + Performance-Based Bonus, Comprehensive Benefits Package. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above.Valuetainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
Created: 2024-10-13