Content Production Manager

Who We Are

Founded in 2013, Cloud9 has grown to become one of the most recognizable esports organizations in the world. With championships industry-wide, unmatched viewership hours, and extensive benefits packages for players and staff, Cloud9 prides itself on being the best in all categories. Currently, Cloud9 fields multiple professional teams spanning across several game titles.

To find more information about Cloud9, visit https://www.cloud9.gg.

What We’re Looking For:

Cloud9 is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Content Production Manager to support our Content team in the planning and execution of various content projects. The Content Production Manager will be responsible for coordinating and managing the content production calendar, collaborating with other departments to ensure alignment, and overseeing external vendors. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This role will report to the Creative Director, Video, and work closely with the Cloud9 Marketing, Social, Partnerships, Graphics, and Team Operations departments.

What You’ll Do:

• Ownership of Content Production Calendar:
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive content production calendar.
• Coordination of content projects from initiation to completion, ensuring all tasks are completed on time and within scope.
• Manage the Content Monday boards to track all ongoing projects.
• Coordination with Other Departments:
• Collaborate with other departments to align content production efforts with overall organizational goals.
• Adjust deadlines and priorities as necessary to accommodate changes in strategy or business needs.
• Identify and escalate project issues or roadblocks to the appropriate stakeholders and collaborate on solutions to keep projects on track.
• Provide regular updates to all departments on the status of different content projects.
• Management of External Vendors:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors, including venues and independent contractors.
• Work with HR/Finance to onboard external vendors.
• Ensure that external vendors adhere to project timelines and deliverables.
• Budget Management:
• Manage the project budget to ensure that all budgetary requests and invoices are submitted on time and following company policies.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies in content production processes.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Must be local to Los Angeles.
• 2-3 years of demonstrated experience in content production management or project coordination, preferably within a content production environment.
• Excellent project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and serving as the point of contact between multiple departments.
• Project management certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software, preferably Monday.com.
• Proficiency in GSuite and Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with esports, entertainment, and pop-culture.
• Ability to work effectively and supportively with teammates. Ability to prioritize organizational and/or team priorities over individual needs, seeking out win-win situations wherever they exist.
• Strong active listening skills with an emphasis on understanding. The artful ability to deliver clear and logical thoughts in response.
• Ability to critically think on the fly and adjust behavior and solutions to the situation at hand.
• Ability to focus on completing goals and not get discouraged easily. Failures are viewed as lessons-learned and the basis for growing and getting better.
• Ability to apply intelligence to practical, real-world scenarios, where a “book solution” doesn’t necessarily exist. Ability to solve problems, in a timely manner, with an incomplete picture.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.
• Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, HSA, and a matching 401K.
• We believe in work/life balance and hence we offer a generous paid time off policy, which includes sick time, vacation time, and parental leave.
• Fast-paced environment within a rapidly growing company.
• Access to industry-leading esports resources and community.
• Part of a winning team with a growth mindset.
• The wage range for this role incorporates the multiple factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $67,000 - $70,000.
• You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cloud9 Esports is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to individuals who are qualified to perform job requirements regardless of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Cloud9 is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@cloud9.gg

Background Checks

Cloud9 will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.

Security Disclaimer

Please note that Cloud9 Esports takes the security and privacy of our employees and job applicants very seriously. We would like to remind you to be cautious and vigilant when receiving unsolicited emails or phone calls claiming to be from our company. Our only and official email address domain is @cloud9.gg and anything other than that is fraud.

If you receive any such requests for sensitive information or are unsure about the authenticity of a communication, please do not provide any personal information and contact us immediately.

Cloud9 Esports will not be responsible for any losses or damages resulting from fraudulent attempts by third parties.