Manager Animation

Jr. Creative Exec, Universal Kids Digital Studio (Preschool Animation)





Qualifications


- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in developing and/or producing digital short-form content and/or traditional television shows for kids (ideally preschool).
- Extreme knowledge of YouTube and/or social video and other digital platforms.
- Strong pre-existing relationships with creatives and other industry professionals.
- Background in art/design, animation, writing or story editing all a plus.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with relevant teams and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
- Operate efficiently and with empathy in a dynamic work environment.






Desired Characteristics


- Strong passion for kids’ content and animation.
- Flexibility and an ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, often on a scrappy budget.
- Someone who LOVES the creative process—talking to artists, working with animators…
- Someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
- Highly developed communication skills — both verbal and written.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
- Creative thinker and self-starter.
- ‘Can-do’ approach and ability to perform under pressure.
- Understands and follows the latest trends in digital.






Responsibilities


- Brainstorm, develop and, in some cases, produce original series for YouTube Kids.
- Solicit external pitches and evaluate based on creative viability for the platform(s) and business goals.
- Familiarize yourself with company-owned IP and seek out opportunities to re-develop for a YouTube Kids audience.
- Create pitch decks and development materials and/or hire contractors to assist in putting together necessary materials.
- Seek out talent and assemble creative teams of artists, writers and animators to aid in development process and ultimately get shows made.
- Explore new methods of production and technology and specifically seek to develop shows that plug into those pipelines.
- Hustle and self-manage to always be thinking of “the next thing.”
- Collaborate with Legal on all contracts and clearances.
- Collaborate with Content Strategy team to identify trends and dig into analytics and infuse that knowledge back into the development process.