Vice President, Content

Job Description

Responsibilities
The Position
The Vice President, Content will oversee content all on platforms for NBC Sports Chicago. This will include the development and execution of a comprehensive multiplatform strategy, in addition to overseeing day to day operations. This role reports to the President and General Manager of NBCU Local Chicago

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Lead a fully integrated content-producing department that includes live events, studio programs, original content, programming, digital media and social media
• Collaborate with leadership team to drive the creation of content strategy and lead the content team to execute across NBC Sports Chicago's multiple platforms
• Develop, execute, and align multi-platform content strategies based upon current and emerging trends in the linear and digital programming space
• Develop and produce content with focus on games, pre and post, in market video, livestreaming
• Partner with Sales to create unique opportunities and solutions for large national and local advertising clients
• Prioritize monthly and weekly workflow to maximize revenue potential for ad sales team while minimizing operational costs
• Utilize research, analytics, and industry trends to enhance engagement and retention across multiple platforms
• Increase efficiency and productivity through operational integration and technical innovation
• Communicate a unified vision, clear direction, and shared goals across all content-producing groups
• Develop and maintain close relationships with network content and revenue partners such as sports teams, advertisers, radio stations and other related businesses
• Annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and reporting of content and digital divisions

Qualifications/Requirements
• Minimum 10 years of experience in digital/social and linear programming and content production, ideally in sports media
• Minimum 4 years in a senior content role managing a team with demonstrated success
• Strong production experience including show and live event management and creation, ideally in a major market

Additional Job Requirements
• Must be willing to work in Chicago

Desired Characteristics
• Active engagement and participation in the digital community with awareness of new trends in the development of OTT or DTC business models, ideally with sports content
• Strong knowledge of linear and nonlinear viewing habits and media consumption patterns and great awareness of the latest trends in a changing media landscape
• Creative mindset with strong knowledge of social web and content development
• Passionate about sports content and programming at the national and local level
• Strong leader and persuasive communicator with a vision; proven ability to self-motivate, work independently as well as collaboratively and motivate and inspire a team
• Superior organizational and communication skills, exceptional ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing or related degree or equivalent experience

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d913zm-3-143-168-172-42 in your application.