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Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.

Learn more online at Pokemon.com and on Facebook (facebook.com/pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).

Get to know the role

Job Title: Content Producer

Job Summary: The Video Producer will be an integral member of a team responsible for developing original studio content including pre-recorded and livestreamed programming. The Producer will be responsible for facilitating the production of diverse, successful slates of content primarily for digital and social platforms including YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• Work with internal stakeholders to develop and create compelling, innovative pre-recorded and livestreamed content primarily for digital first and social platforms.
• Contribute to series development through research, building pitch decks, script writing and editing.
• Project ownership from initial concept through final delivery:
  • Content ideation and pitch process
  • Project scope and budget creation
  • Source, vet and hire production crews
  • Create workback schedules, and ensure that budget, schedules, deliveries, and feedback stay on track throughout the life of the project
  • Communicate project objectives to internal stakeholders, external vendors, and video editorial teams
  • Manage and oversee the review process from script through final post deliverables
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, balancing the needs of internal sponsors with the overall look and feel of Pokémon studio content.

• Work closely with the social, PR and Marketing teams to ensure formats, hooks, and run of show align with Pokémon brand voice.

• Manage localization of content into non-English languages, placing orders, collaborating with language teams, and driving continuous improvement to process and product.
  • Track content performance, working with stakeholders to optimize for audience impact.

What you’ll bring

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of related professional experience.
• Bachelors degree required.
• Knowledge of the digital video content landscape – including what makes for successful programming.
• Experience producing short form and social content, specifically YouTube and/or TikTok.
• Thorough understanding of the production process, including post-production workflows.
• Experience creating pitch decks, pre-production books and shot lists.
• Knowledge of industry standards and union guidelines.
• Relevant and adequate experience in video/content production management experience including managing timelines, budgets and contracts for several ongoing creative projects.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Meticulous project organization and attention to detail.
• Pokémon games/brand and animation and video editorial skills a plus.
• Experience managing the process of localization of video content into E-FIGS, LAS, BPO preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize while juggling multiple projects at once in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent teamwork and problem solving skills.
• Experience with creative development, ideation and brainstorming.

How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An employee first culture
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
• Generous paid family leave
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
• Fitness reimbursement
• Commuter benefit
• LinkedIn learning

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

Internal Job Profile: Content Producer (IC3)

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The Senior Editorial Producer will develop, launch and oversee the editorial and production of ESPN’s 30 for 30 Podcasts. Top candidates for this role will demonstrate curiosity, a strong work ethic, exceptional journalistic instincts, creative production technique, and dynamic team-management skills. The role requires an editorial and production leader with a creative and inclusive approach to storytelling who can shape the vision and execution 30 for 30 Podcasts. The ideal candidate is a talented writer/storyteller who has a proven track record for developing talent, producing high-quality narrative content, innovation, problem-solving and has extensive experience working in a deadline-oriented environment. He/she will develop an efficient workflow/process, a long-range content strategy, and sales integrations. The Senior Editorial Producer will communicate expectations and deliver feedback to both internal and external talent and staff. He/she will oversee and manage direct reports. Responsibilities include related strategic plans, operational tasks and assignments.

30 for 30 Podcasts will continue to highlight compelling sports stories; staying true to the 30 for 30 brand by going deeper into stories our fans think they know, told by the best audio storytellers and sports reporters on the planet.

Responsibilities :

• Leads editorial planning, production and strategy for 30 for 30 Podcasts
• Articulates vision and sets agenda for short and long-range editorial calendar and planning.
• Lead editor on all 30 for 30 Podcast series/episodes
• Manage internal production team, and also external production partners working on all 30 for 30 Podcasts
• Conducts weekly staff meetings and will create/maintain editorial workflow systems, both within the team and within ESPN.
• Develops relationships throughout ESPN with other key stakeholders and divisions, including: sales, marketing, PR and high level producers representing all platforms around the company.
• Ensures highest-quality production standards.
• Collaborates on budget development and implements approved budget for program, making changes as necessary to meet financial goals.
• Cultivates relationships with prospective talent and partners.
• Assists in the recruitment and development of production and editorial talent.
• Coaches host, reporters, producers and editors to strengthen conversational storytelling skills.
• Coordinates aspects of production, post-production, and program distribution.
• Works with sales and marketing teams to develop strategies for the podcasts, as well as ensuring placement and execution of relevant promotion
• Contributes ideas for sales opportunities.
• Coordinates with marketing team around key events, from planning to execution of regular promotion for the show on internal platforms (TV/Radio) as well as with external distribution partners (Apple, Google, etc).
• Collaborates on the integration, optimization and awards recognition for 30 for 30 audio initiatives.

Basic Qualifications :

• Minimum of 6 years of radio/audio production with experience as editorial leader and creative writer / storyteller / producer.
• Deep passion and knowledge in long form sports podcasting/audio.
• Extensive knowledge of podcasting and digital audio industry.
• Experience in team management.
• Demonstrated digital editing expertise using ProTools audio editing software.
• Curiosity; interest in sports, long form storytelling, and beyond.
• Smart conversationalist with outstanding interview skills.
• Strong journalistic and editorial instincts; exceptional writing ability.
• Thorough understanding of how to operate audio hardware, software and facilities.
• Knowledge and/or understanding of digital listening trends.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Thrives in team setting.

Required Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree

Additional Information :
#ESPNmedia