Associate Manager, Product Development

Job Description

The Associate Manager, Product Development will work with Senior executives on the planning, management and execution of product development and marketing for direct-to-consumer initiatives and Marvel's slate of scripted and non-fiction premium podcasts.

Responsibilities:

Product Development
• Manage product development of direct-to-consumer products and programs.
• Research and prepare reference for products and programs.
• Oversee product and program schedules, including updates and adherence to milestones.
• Work closely with internal and external partners to ensure creation and delivery of product.

Marketing & Communications
• Work with Senior executives on Marketing strategy, management and executions for direct-to-consumer and premium podcast releases.
• Update and maintain marketing planning schedules, sharing regularly with key Senior executives, internal and external partners.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to ensure that all Marketing campaigns, messaging and creative are inspired, on-target, and uphold Marvel brand & franchise standard.
• Scheduling of meetings along with management of agendas and reports/recaps, including actionable next steps.

Asset Management
• Manage creation and production of marketing assets by working closely with Senior executives to prepare briefs, provide necessary assets and route assets.
• Primary contact for submission of all external partner marketing assets; facilitate internal routing for review and necessary comments or approvals.
• Act as point for all marketing asset requests from all internal and external partners.
• Manage marketing spends and budgets. Submit PO's and ensure that invoices are received and processed in a timely manner for payment.

Basic Qualifications:
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; must have ability to manage multiple priorities and shift gears at a moment's notice
• Demonstrated ability to partner with leaders and peers on an ongoing basis to represent Product Development & Marketing in business decisions
• Exceptional collaboration skills for internal partnerships and external relationship building
• Experience working with multiple vendors and business partners
• Strong creative instincts and ability to distill stakeholder comments into actionable creative feedback that delivers on goals
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
• Self-motivated, confident, energetic and not afraid to take risks
• Highly responsive and able to follow-up on projects and communication in a timely manner
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Possesses strong presentation skills, both oral and written
• Proficient in Keynote, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Basic Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills
• Minimum 3 years product development or marketing experience; consumer products, TV network, film studio, podcast, or agency experience a plus

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related area of study

This position is with Marvel Brands LLC, which is part of a business we call Marvel Entertainment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r17oee-18-117-165-66-42 in your application.