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, he/she 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 federal/state/local 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 Responsibilities
- Program Development. Oversee the ideation, development, evaluation, and evolution of podcasts and new programming including episodical and long form projects
- Program Leadership. Ensure the quality of programs and recommend timelines and resources to achieve goals; includes working with staff to develop systems for project management
- Organizational 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 metrics
- Studio Operations. Oversee the management of the studio including hiring, performance management, creating and maintaining operating budgets, developing and enforcing studio policies and procedures
- Partnerships. Develop and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders and sponsors
- Artistic Administration. Oversee all aspects of artistic administration, such as preparing and monitoring budgets, booking artists and attractions, and negotiating and administering contracts
- Influence Senior Leadership. As a critical member of the executive team, collaborate with other senior leaders, and participate in CEO team meetings
- Company Representation. Effectively represent Valuetainment at studio and other company events
- Project Management. Lead various departments to work towards a specific goal each year
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Media, Technology, Marketing, Communication, Business or similar required; Advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in studio operations, media production, and/or streaming services
- 5+ years of leadership experience with direct experience managing a studio with talent, producers, and editors
- 3+ years of podcast studio experience required
- Background/Experience as a Program Manager, preferred
- Proven understanding of Agile methodology
- Must be able to manage, prioritize and deliver multiple tasks simultaneously
- Must be a strong self-starter who can proactively engage with a virtual, cross-organizational team and demonstrate critical thinking without formal direction
- Must be results-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must possess strong partnership and collaboration skills to drive cross-functional teams through stakeholder management
- Must be able to effectively communicate (both verbal and written) across all levels and functions, including ability to influence and negotiate
- Must have strong people leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire, engage, and coach teams while possessing the ability to host critical conversations
- Must be able to collaborate with the product and technology teams to understand priorities and to drive decisions on approach, sequencing, and timing
Compensation: 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.
