Universal Kids Digital Studio is a division within NBCUniversal that develops, produces, and distributes digitally native content for kids on a variety of digital platforms.
We’re seeking a Junior Creative Executive to help grow our original video content across YouTube Kids. Candidate should have a strong record of developing preschool shows specifically for YouTube and/or digital platforms. Ideally looking for someone with knowledge of animation pipelines and existing relationships with talented up and coming writers and artists; combined with a strong creative intuition, and ability to effectively oversee creatives, to deliver on time and budget. A genuine self-starter who is excited to juggle multiple development projects at once; who doesn’t shy away from the challenge of working against scrappy budgets and rushed timelines; who is excited to help create the “next big thing” natively on YouTube.
Responsibilities:
· Brainstorm, develop and, in some cases, produce original series for YouTube Kids.
· 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.