Job Description

Job PurposeBBC StoryWorks, BBC Studio\'s global commercial creative and content division, seeks a Director of Content Strategy and Production for APAC. This role leads the development and execution of innovative, high-quality content solutions across BBC Studios media portfolio activations for a diverse range of advertising clients.The ideal candidate is a strategic and empathetic leader with a strong background in managing creative teams, client relationships, and production processes. They will ensure the APAC content strategy team delivers award-winning, best-in-class content that meets BBC\'s high standards.Key Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesLeadership and Team Management

• Lead a team of creatives, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
• Mentor and develop team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Manage stakeholders across the BBC to deliver creative solutions that meet business objectives.

Client Management

• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs and ensure content strategies align with their goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnerships.

Creative Strategy

• Drive the creation of impactful, thought-provoking content across multiple platforms and formats.
• Set and maintain high creative standards, ensuring all work is conceptually strong and brand-aligned.
• Oversee the development and execution of content that stands out in a competitive landscape.

Production Oversight

• Manage the production process from concept through post-production, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Work closely with the Project Management and compliance team to ensure that the work meets BBC\'s stringent editorial and commercial guidelines
• Work within budget constraints, maintaining profitability for BBC ad sales productions in line with P and L targets.

Communication and Business Culture

• Facilitate clear, timely communication within the team and with external stakeholders regarding BBC Storyworks team and Work.
• Facilitate cross pollination of learnings, ideas and best practice with the global Storyworks teams
• Contribute to broader company and department initiatives, aligning team efforts with overall business goals.
• Uphold and promote BBC values, including safety and compliance standards.

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in content strategy, production, or related roles, with a strong emphasis on people management, client relations, and production oversight.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and mentoring creative teams, with a track record of fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Extensive experience in client management, including the ability to build strong relationships, understand client needs, and deliver tailored content solutions that meet business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and navigate complex stakeholder relationships.
• Deep understanding of production processes across various media formats, including video, digital, and written content, with a strong focus on quality and compliance.

Job ImpactDISCLAIMERThis job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.WHY JOIN USDirector, Content Strategy and ProductionContentPermanent - Full TimeSingapore, Singapore, SG, 79909BBCS Singapore Pte LtdJob Closing Date: 30/10/2024THE ROLEJob PurposeBBC StoryWorks, BBC Studio\'s global commercial creative and content division, seeks a Director of Content Strategy and Production for APAC. This role leads the development and execution of innovative, high-quality content solutions across BBC Studios media portfolio activations for a diverse range of advertising clients.The ideal candidate is a strategic and empathetic leader with a strong background in managing creative teams, client relationships, and production processes. They will ensure the APAC content strategy team delivers award-winning, best-in-class content that meets BBC\'s high standards.Key Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesLeadership and Team Management

• Lead a team of creatives, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
• Mentor and develop team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Manage stakeholders across the BBC to deliver creative solutions that meet business objectives.

Client Management

• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs and ensure content strategies align with their goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnerships.

Creative Strategy

• Drive the creation of impactful, thought-provoking content across multiple platforms and formats.
• Set and maintain high creative standards, ensuring all work is conceptually strong and brand-aligned.
• Oversee the development and execution of content that stands out in a competitive landscape.

Production Oversight

• Manage the production process from concept through post-production, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Work closely with the Project Management and compliance team to ensure that the work meets BBC\'s stringent editorial and commercial guidelines
• Work within budget constraints, maintaining profitability for BBC ad sales productions in line with P and L targets.

Communication and Business Culture

• Facilitate clear, timely communication within the team and with external stakeholders regarding BBC Storyworks team and Work.
• Facilitate cross pollination of learnings, ideas and best practice with the global Storyworks teams
• Contribute to broader company and department initiatives, aligning team efforts with overall business goals.
• Uphold and promote BBC values, including safety and compliance standards.

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in content strategy, production, or related roles, with a strong emphasis on people management, client relations, and production oversight.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and mentoring creative teams, with a track record of fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Extensive experience in client management, including the ability to build strong relationships, understand client needs, and deliver tailored content solutions that meet business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and navigate complex stakeholder relationships.
• Deep understanding of production processes across various media formats, including video, digital, and written content, with a strong focus on quality and compliance.

Job ImpactDISCLAIMERThis job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.INCLUSION

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