Director, Activations

ViacomCBS
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/27/2022 CLOSED ON 3/2/2022

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ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount , Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. The company delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, ViacomCBS provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents.

Overview:
Activation is a group dedicated to campaign development and execution across the ViacomCBS cable brands (minus BET) in partnership with our Ad Sales teams. The Activation team works across brands to develop multi-platform and OTG marketing extensions for our partners tied to our brand IP.
We partner with the Brand (channel) teams as well as Velocity Pitch, Creative, and client-facing Activation teams to develop custom, marketing solutions that deliver on client critical metrics and drive cultural conversation. The team is specifically responsible for concept development, activation, program management, and production resource management (internal & external).
We work on projects including but not limited to - Video Music Awards, RuPaul’s Drag Race, CMT Awards, Wild n’ Out Tour, customized client activations, and many more. Our goal is to drive revenue by crafting content and fan experiences tapping into our biggest IP on behalf of our clients. Responsibilities:
The Activation Director supports the Activation VP and leads all aspects of an Activation Manager.
Directs strategy, development and execution of revenue-driving opportunities and supporting content tied to our shows, tentpoles, tours, and channel priorities.
Collaborates with Pitch & Activation account teams on RFP response and renewals, bringing initial ideation to channel teams to further co-develop into impactful opportunities in the voice of the respective brand/IP.
Proactively develops sponsorable and tailored partnership opportunities for multiplatform shows, tentpoles, tours and OTG experiences in collaboration with key partners. Coordinates development of applicable sales materials and leads execution once sold..
Drives innovation for content and experiences, employing the latest trends and technology to ensure ground breaking, fantastic marketing.
Coordinates branded content executions with show producers and liaises with Activation account teams to manage client feedback and approvals.
Works with all major social platforms to bring new products to market for our partners and deliver sold campaigns.
Manages both internal production teams and external agencies/vendors to ensure flawless delivery of contracted programs. Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
8-10 years of experience developing and implementing multiplatform marketing programs Additional Qualifications:
Empathic leader and effective people manager
Conversant in all social platforms to best activate fan engagement and marketing strategies
Excellent written and oral presentation skills; comfortable presenting to large audiences
PowerPoint wizardry!
Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and external parties
Comfortable working on multiple campaigns and proposals at once in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate collaboration, negotiation skills, problem solving, multi-tasking, project management, creative ideation, pitching clients, building relationships and leadership
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ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. https://www.viacomcbs.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to viacomaccommodations@viacom.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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