Digital Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Support the execution of global theatrical and franchise film campaigns.

Working to extend the digital strategy of titles to 34 territories and regional teams

Collaborating with their team Director and VP to create centralized digital campaigns for Focus Features titles, for multiple international territories

Act as the primary contact for all international territories for their digital marketing needs

On a daily basis, the position requires someone that can take initiative with minimal direction, has the ability to seek out information and answers from appropriate sources and has exceptional follow-through.

Develop and support the markets on how to implement digital marketing plans for assigned films

Supervise digital creative development with the Home Office digital agency on the market's behalf

Inspire local marketing teams to embrace digital innovation, sharing best practices and ideas on assigned films across territories with the objective of driving opportunities for innovation and excellence in the digital space

Work to create bespoke social media elements for local platforms, including APAC platforms - aligning with senior stakeholders and licensing teams in the US, supporting markets with the development and approval of features (e.g. filters, AR) on local social platforms

Work within the global Digital team on developing and communicating the digital campaign strategy while leading development of creative with roster of creative agencies

Communicate updates on all digital materials available from Home Office to key territories for assigned titles

Work closely with the media, publicity, creative, distribution and creative services teams to ensure the digital strategic direction for each release is successfully implemented to plan

Communicate and work with the International Home Office team during the campaign planning and implementation process, to provide information as required for filmmakers, production companies and other stakeholders

Key department lead and point of contact for major digital initiatives across markets for assigned titles

Drive film strategy from key insights from social listening.

Ensure that social insights are informing and shaping our creative campaigns

Understand the ever-changing social landscape and how it can strategically and tactically be applied to our campaigns

Help to lead influencer programs, including strategy, content review, market nominations and set visits for select films.

Recommend and share best practices across Markets and with International Media team

Key day to day contact for all digital enquiries from territories on assigned titles

Official sites management. Roll out official sites and portal updates, franchise site updates where relevant, linkfire campaigns and theatrical showtimes for 20 markets.

Domains, cookie consent platform update management and general troubleshooting in partnership with our agency team

Sending memos to markets based on launches of digital titles coming out

Creating assets for markets Social assets, create social assets

Translate it to different markets Banners and campaigns Social, Communication and web based

Qualifications:

4-year college degree in marketing or related field is preferred but not required

3+ years of experience in the entertainment industry specifically digital marketing, production, or post-production

1+ year of experience working on global or international-only film campaigns

Working knowledge of Microsoft-based software: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Working knowledge of Photoshop, Keynote, Social Media platforms

Strong written and communication skills at all levels

Familiarity with video post-production and file formats

Skilled presenter and able to communicate complex ideas in a clear/concise way

Experience with asset management across multiple territories

Able to handle multiple responsibilities & juggle a workload in the face of shifting priorities and deadlines

Take initiative with minimal direction, has the ability to seek out information and answers from appropriate sources and has exceptional follow-through

Attention to detail

Solid computer, writing, and technical skills, including a familiarity with social media, digital video content, and Keynote/PowerPoint.

Able to time shift their working hours to sync up with key territories during critical moments in a campaign.

Follow processes and keep track of calendar

Flexibility with scheduling for meetings outside working hours.

California Fair Chance Act:

Synectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Synectics Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

LA County Fair Chance Ordinance:

Background Check: In accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable law. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. Synectics will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Full-time

Hybrid remote