Director, Branded Entertainment in NY by Hearts & Science

The Team 
Hearts & Science has taken a unique approach to digital media, merging the programmatic and traditional media buying into streamlined planning process. Digital Planning, Optimization, Partnerships, and Business Intelligence are the groups that constitute the larger team. Our goal is to continue to plan and manage audiences, holistic frequency control, maintain a clean supply chain, and deliver against both business needs and marketing KPI's.
 
About the Job
The Entertainment & Content Marketing team works with clients to develop custom, integrated, cross platform entertainment programs, creating deeper and consistent consumer engagement. The team taps into a broad network of digital publishers, entertainment production companies, television networks, movie studios, social platforms, and streaming companies to produce breakthrough storytelling from large-scale properties to smaller, original programs, covering all budget levels and brand program needs.
This role will help strategize, brainstorm, develop, and execute content partnerships for the client account and will have the opportunity to work across multiple lines of the client business. 

Strategic & Functional Team Lead
Support and contribute to the overall vision and management of branded content & entertainment initiatives on behalf of our clients
Actively build out content opportunities that deliver on our clients’ marketing and media objectives with media networks, digital publishers, and more. 
Develop sound content recommendations to clients, with insights, big ideas, cultural proof points and compelling tactics 
Understand and implement approved measurement models to justify investment and quantify results from programs
Develop close relationships with media strategy and investment teams to align our team’s content programs to broader strategic priorities and objectives 
Stay atop of current content, storytelling, and technology trends and how those may impact the client business
Support the Senior Director with presentation materials, status updates, and ad hoc meetings to ensure successful communication with advertising and media clients and agency partners on a consistent basis

Execution
Serve as the day-to-day point of contact and content expert for clients, integrated agency teams, and partners to execute multiple programs across a calendar year, from strategy to ideation to creative development to execution. 
Assist in the development and lead the activation of multi-platform distribution plans for programs across digital, linear, and social 
Develop and execute timelines, manage production schedules, adhere to deadlines, set up/organize internal/client meetings, and enforce ongoing team communication throughout program
Ensure pre, during and post program measurement and optimization plans align to KPIs and are in place for each program 
Manage internal and external work streams and production process for assigned projects during the creative development phase; development phase will require help with producing written and visual materials such as brand briefs to share with partners, client recommendations, program overviews, and more
 
Thought Leadership
Offer support to Hearts and Science and TCC Leadership on new business pitches and marketing collateral on an as-needed basis
Knowledge/Expertise
Passion for entertainment and culture opportunities for brands
Experience working with various marketing communication channels (including digital and social)
Experience in concept development, production oversight, and foundational understanding of working with and managing media partners 
Understanding of the digital and social landscape 
Experience implementing effective measurement models, synthesizing data to prove value and program success
Can manage peer level clients with a successful track record in account management and client service

Hearts is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class


Hearts & Science offers a generous time off package including paid vacation, personal days, typically summer Fridays as well as other benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and great opportunities for growth.
 Hearts & Science
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