Job Description:

WHO WE ARE

INSP is one of the most successful media and entertainment companies that you’ve probably yet to hear of. Our flagship franchise is the INSP Network, one of today’s most popular television networks. INSP is ranked in the Top 10 or better amongst all cable networks in Primetime Rankings - beating out networks like Discovery, History, Bravo, AMC, MTV, etc. And we’re GROWING! At a time when most networks are losing audiences, INSP just completed our highest rated year ever and our momentum continues. We are one of the fastest-growing basic cable networks - yes, even in this era of cord cutting. We are currently available in over 67 million U.S. households, 24 hours a day, through more than 2,800 cable systems, TELCOs and satellite services like DISH and DIRECTV and on streaming services like Sling, fuboTV, Phil, Frndly TV, etc.

Through our Imagicomm Entertainment subsidiary, we also produce series and films that are distributed worldwide for a variety of audiences. You’ll find our content on an expanding array of platforms including linear channels (e.g. UPtv), subscription and free-on-demand services such as Netflix, Peacock, Amazon Prime, Fox Nation, etc. and in retailers such as Amazon, Walmart and Barnes & Noble. We also just launched a FAST Channel, The Cowboy Way, that is growing fast.

We’re also a social media powerhouse with millions of fans across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc., and a digital content destination bringing in millions of page views a month via our games, quizzes, blogs and much more. And Cablefax Magazine just named INSP its Marketing Team of the Year for ’22, so you’ll be joining an All-Star team.

SUMMARY/POSITION OVERVIEW

The Manager, Creative Promo Operations is responsible for overseeing the creative workflows, project assignments, and post-production finishing efforts of the INSP Creative Marketing & Promotions department, using processes and policies set forth by the Creative Operations team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Creative Operations, the Manager will work closely with Promotions’ Creative Directors and VP of Creative Marketing & Promotions to ensure projects are created, assigned and finished on time and is responsible for the final technical/visual quality of all promotions deliverables. The Manager will lead an Associate Producer to facilitate work requests coming into the department via the Adobe Workfront project management system, provide operational support to the Preditor staff, and oversee retrieval and delivery of all media assets for the department. The Manager will also be required to conceptualize, write, produce, and edit promotional material, and is responsible for training Associate Producers in producing, editing, and file delivery. The Manager must be an organized, efficient, reliable and detail-oriented self-starter with demonstrated promo editing talent, strong technical knowledge, and excellent verbal & written communication skills.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the production and post-production processes of the Creative Marketing & Promotion department.
• Responsible for the quality control of all finished promo assets coming out of the Promotions department for distribution
• Assign and prioritize projects sent through finishing bays based off of a combination of available resources, network priorities and deadlines as set by the Promotions department’s VP and Creative Directors.
• Be a proactive partner with Media Operations and work with them on a daily basis to ensure finishing bays are staffed with the appropriate resources in order to meet network deadlines, budgets and quality guidelines.
• Lead associate producer(s) to work with finishing editors and mixers to help prioritize and ensure all needed spot versions are created and distributed within network deadlines, governance, and S&P.
• Manage the status of department assignments including creating and updating entries within Workfront project management system.
• Evaluate and refine workflows of the Creative Marketing & Promotion department to add efficiencies and help improve the quality and quantity of the creative work coming out of the department, within company and Creative Operations guidelines.
• Manage the associate producer(s) to help them develop operational, creative editing and producing skillsets. Assign them tasks based on department needs and help them grow in creative excellence and editing techniques.
• Work with the Senior Director of Creative Operations to conceptualize, establish and enforce best practices, policies and procedures to improve department efficiencies and creative capabilities.
• Write, Produce and edit on-air promos with a high level of creativity and skill.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions with Creative Marketing & Promotion team to develop creative projects and initiatives.
• Help oversee contracts with outside creative vendors for all INSP on-air creative projects.
• Ensure digital assets come in and out of the department according to technical specifications.
• Act as liaison and collaborate effectively with other INSP departments/clients to assure the requested projects are being completed to required specifications and deadlines.
• Actively review the associate producer staff to ensure they are growing and achieving their goals.
• Must keep current on commercial and promotion styles and trends.
• Keep current on all creative and technological disciplines involved in on-air promotions, operations, and media asset management