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Company: WildBrain
Location: Toronto, ON
Job description: Company Description
Location: Toronto or Vancouver
Contract Length: 12-14 Months
Hybrid work: Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work.
Find a job that lets your imagination run wild!
WildBrain is made up of a team of innovators and creators who bring industry-leading kids’ content and brands to families globally. We inspire imagination, put creativity first and believe in the power of storytelling. We are constantly connecting the powers of our global team, making WildBrain a collaborative, openminded and passionate environment to work in. To work at WildBrain means you get to create stories that lets imaginations run wild. Join our team today and make us part of your story!
About the Role
Reporting to the VP of Marketing and Communications, in this client-facing role, you will be a key connector between productions, multiple internal teams and stakeholders, and clients such as Apple TV+ and Netflix. You will help guide the creation of marketing assets for our original productions and work with our partners to align on launch, PR, and promotional plans for our series. You will also be a key advocate for the Studios division of WildBrain both internally and externally. To be successful in this role, you will have a keen mind for knowing when to loop in other stakeholders and teams across a complex organization, whether for approvals, consultation, or awareness and be adept at managing both upwards and laterally across functions. Finally, with our first feature film heading into production, you will have the opportunity to participate in the very early stages of planning for marketing assets to capture.
Job Description
- Lead production marketing efforts for WildBrain animated and live-action projects, overseeing key assets like key art, poses, stills, trailers, etc., connecting with talent, and providing press kit information as needed
- Bridge the gap between production and various corporate teams, ensuring everyone is informed about important production events and has access to necessary assets.
- Act as the main liaison for clients like Apple TV+ and Netflix, securing approvals for marketing materials and collaborating on launch strategies.
- Supervise and mentor the Marketing Coordinator – Content & Studios while facilitating communication within the Studio marketing & communications team.
- Coordinate show launches with Digital Marketing, PR, and Internal Communications teams, providing them with necessary assets.
- Play a crucial role in awards submissions by guiding content selections and liaising with producers to select categories & nominees
- Prepare for marketing needs on WildBrain Studios’ first feature.
- Manage external studio marketing, identifying press opportunities, preparing talent for interviews, and staying updated on studio priorities.
- Oversee annual updates to the studio sizzle reel and manage components of the studio marketing budget.
Qualifications
- Experience in Marketing, Communications, Brand, or a combination of relevant fields
- Capability to navigate a complex organization comprising multiple business units and teams, with a keen ability to determine when to involve others for approvals, awareness, or consultation
- Familiarity with the world of animation, production, entertainment, and/or broadcast
- Client-facing experience with navigating approvals and asset requests
- Excellent communication skills, able to clearly understand &translate the needs of different departments
- Creative copywriter and careful editor
- Keen eye for design and visual storytelling.
- Highly organized, able to keep track of multiple projects at various stages of production
- Passion for great creative, whether it’s a beautiful poster image, compelling copy, or a thrilling trailer, and for understanding the work and artistry that goes into each production.
Additional Information
What We Offer
Working at WildBrain is more than a job — it’s the opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that promotes creativity and individuality.
Our Commitment
Diversity and Inclusion are in our DNA. As a global leader in kids and family entertainment, we strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences around the world. We believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at WildBrain. To us, a culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and brings their authentic self to work.
We demonstrate our commitment to this by striving to provide a supportive work environment and a corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job. If you possess similar experience that is close to what we’ve listed here, we encourage you to please still consider applying. We strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key! WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required.
About WildBrain
At WildBrain we inspire imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. As a leader in 360° IP management, we are experts in content creation, audience engagement and global licensing, cultivating and growing love for our own and partner brands with kids and families around the world. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library—one of the world’s most extensive—we are home to such treasured franchises as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi. WildBrain’s mission is to create exceptional entertainment experiences that captivate and delight fans both young and young at heart.
Our studios produce such award-winning series as The Snoopy Show; Snoopy in Space; Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City; Sonic Prime; Chip and Potato; Teletubbies Let’s Go! and many more. Enjoyed in more than 150 countries on over 500 platforms, our content is everywhere kids and families view entertainment, including YouTube, where our network has garnered over 1 trillion minutes of watch time. Our television group owns and operates some of Canada’s most-viewed family entertainment channels. WildBrain CPLG, our leading consumer-products and location-based entertainment agency, represents our owned and partner properties in every major territory worldwide.
WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at .
WildBrain is a leader in kids’ content and brands, with a focus on creativity, storytelling, and global collaboration. They are looking for a Marketing Manager to lead production marketing efforts for animated and live-action projects, and to act as a liaison with clients like Apple TV+ and Netflix. The role also involves overseeing a marketing coordinator, coordinating show launches, and managing the studio marketing budget. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, and offers a supportive work environment. Based in Toronto or Vancouver, WildBrain has offices worldwide and is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Title: Communications Coordinator
Company: Lcb & Associates, Inc.
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
Job description:
We are seeking a qualified Communications Coordinator to join our team. The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of communication strategies and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong project management abilities, and experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities:
– Assist in the development and execution of communication strategies to support organizational goals
– Coordinate internal and external communication efforts, including drafting press releases, newsletters, and social media content
– Monitor media coverage, track industry trends, and conduct research to support communication efforts
– Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communication channels
– Manage relationships with media, influencers, and key stakeholders
– Assist with organizing and executing various events and promotional activities
– Analyze communication efforts and provide regular reports and insights to improve performance
– Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and best practices in communication and marketing
Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field
– 2-3 years of experience in a communications or marketing role
– Proven project management skills and attention to detail
– Strong writing and editing abilities, with a portfolio of work samples
– Experience with social media management and digital marketing is a plus
– Knowledge of communication and media monitoring tools is preferred
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic and collaborative environment
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for communication and marketing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and help us elevate our brand and engage with our stakeholders in meaningful and impactful ways.
Expected salary:
Job date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 23:38:20 GMT
