Content Manager (LA Times Studios)
LA Times Studios, 2300 E. Imperial Hwy, El Segundo, California, United States of America Req #54
Friday, September 13, 2024
The L.A. Times Studios LLC vision is to be the premier studio for groundbreaking and impactful storytelling, setting high standards for excellence in content creation and production. We push the boundaries of traditional media, exploring new formats and platforms to reach diverse and global audiences. By championing innovative ideas and diverse voices, we aspire to create a more connected world through storytelling and events supported by robust revenue streams from advertising sales, branded content, event production, products and business development.
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The Content Manager will review and edit content for areas of responsibility, build content plans and strategies in specific content categories to ultimately help drive traffic to the respective website. This role will manage project coordination through task management, organization, and disciplined follow-up, as well as working across teams to drive ongoing, end-to-end progress that aligns with both scheduled milestone targets and long-term strategic objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage projects through task management, organization, and disciplined follow-up, creatively problem-solving and collaborating with relevant players to keep projects on track towards achieving both intermediate milestones and overarching strategic objectives
- Define clear, specific, and feasible project plans, with explicit goals, scopes, requirements, expectations, and scheduled intermediate milestones to guide and track team progress
- Determine efficient allocation of staff and budgetary resources, determining project resourcing needs, assessing expected costs and profitability, understanding and matching work and team capabilities, and tracking data on outcomes to inform future optimization
- Lead, coach, and support team of direct reports
- Conduct and/or support original qualitative and quantitative research, including performing in-depth research to identify opportunities for innovation in content delivery, audience engagement, and revenue models, as well as following industry developments and studying relevant consumer, industry, and policy issues
- Explore and implement strategies to enhance reader engagement through innovative approaches, leading brainstorming sessions to generate innovative content ideas and explore new formats; evaluating the feasibility and viability of proposed innovations in the context of newsroom operations; and developing business cases including considerations for reader engagement and revenue impact
- Work with business strategy initiatives to oversee digital transformation implementation across editorial content teams, including the integration of emerging technologies, adoption of new tools/workflows, and cross-platform expansion, providing ongoing feedback and observations to inform strategic adjustments and future direction
- Write online and print communications to describe, support, and disseminate information on innovation efforts
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other internal teams teams to ensure seamless adaptation to changing digital trends, including with editorial, marketing, and technology teams to understand industry trends and challenges
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in content marketing, editorial media, publishing, digital communications, or a related field. Or 8+ years of experience in project management, preferably in content marketing, editorial media, publishing, digital communications, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience managing a team
- Track record of successfully managing end-to-end projects involving cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
- Strong understanding of content/brand strategy principles and implementation, including ability to ensure ongoing editorial content execution continues to align with and advance overarching content strategy objectives
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to simultaneously track and support multiple complex projects in a fast-paced and changeable environment, with flexibility and willingness to address new project needs as they arise, while still maintaining close attention to detail
- Capacity to work well both in collaborative, team settings and independently to achieve goals and adhere to timelines
- Ability to develop solutions to problems creatively as they arise and the judgment to know when to call on colleagues or a supervisor for help
- Aptitude for building relationships and working constructively with a diverse range of partners
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including nuanced understanding of how to articulate and present information clearly, effectively, and persuasively for different audiences and contexts
- High-energy, intellectually curious, and engaged presence, with eagerness to contribute to a positive organizational culture, support colleagues, and participate actively on project teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience in media innovation, digital strategy, or a related field
- Existing knowledge/understanding of the Travel, Home Decor, and/or real estate market landscape(s)
The L.A. Times Studios, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive.
The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $140,000 to $160,000 and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licenses, certifications, and other business or organizational needs. Compensation will be determined based on the above factors along with the requirements of the position. At the L.A. Times Studios, LLC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.
The Company is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation, we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date.
Other details
- Job Family L.A. Times Studios, LLC
- Job Function Manager
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $140,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $160,000.00