As the Program Manager, Creative Operations, you will independently lead and manage the end-to-end execution of world-class integrated marketing programs for Fandom’s advertising partners — spanning custom video, advertorial, community builds, custom social media campaigns, and events. You will leverage your knowledge of content production, community management, and event principles to assess and resolve complex program challenges creatively. You will work closely with senior internal and external partners to strategize and execute programs that are both great fan experiences and full-scale marketing solutions for our partners. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Creative Operations.
You Will…- Lead the end-to-end execution of integrated marketing programs — custom video, advertorial, community builds, custom social media campaigns, and events — devising creative solutions based on limited information
- Work independently to manage day-to-day program operations and project lifecycles across multiple concurrent campaigns
- Evaluate and select production partners, platforms, venues, and vendors
- Develop and oversee complex project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across content, community, social, and event workstreams
- Lead internal and external production and campaign calls, often advising senior stakeholders on difficult matters and adapting your style to differing audiences
- Drive meeting agendas, evaluate critical factors, and ensure execution of strategic action items
- Manage and independently optimize the flow of deliverables and receivables across creative, editorial, social, and production teams
- Independently manage and negotiate core services including production talent and crews, community moderation, social publishing, and event logistics (venues, transportation, accommodation, catering)
- Anticipate program risks and proactively communicate strategic adjustments to timelines and scope
- Build and enhance robust networks with key external vendors, creators, and industry partners
- Serve as the connective tissue between sales, creative, editorial, social, and production teams, continually assessing vendor and platform performance to optimize program success
You Have...
- 3+ years of experience managing integrated marketing, content, or event programs (agency, publisher, or brand side)
- Working knowledge of custom video production, advertorial/branded content, community management, and social media campaign execution
- Advanced proficiency with project management tools and the Microsoft/Google suite
- Willingness to travel and spend time on the ground at events as needed
- Sophisticated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to use evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select the right course of action
- Strong persuasive communication skills tailored to senior internal and external partners
- You have experience with branded content, advertorial, or community management
- You love Comic-Con and other fan conventions
- Salary Range = $67k - $145k - (Actual salary available will vary based on location and market factors.)
- Vibrant team culture
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision
- Training (unlimited Udemy + more)
- Flexible working hours and time off
- Equity & Retirement Programs including 401K match
- Paid Parental Leave
- International work environment with start-up culture
Fandom is the world’s largest fan platform where fans immerse themselves in imagined worlds across entertainment and gaming. Reaching more than 350 million unique visitors per month and hosting more than 250,000 wikis, Fandom is the #1 source for in-depth information on pop culture, gaming, TV and film, where fans learn about and celebrate their favorite fandoms. Fandom’s Gaming division manages the online video game retailer Fanatical. Fandom Productions, the content arm of Fandom, enhances the fan experience through curated editorial coverage and branded content from trusted and established publishing brands Gamespot, TV Guide and Metacritic, along with its Emmy-nominated Honest Trailers and the weekly video news program The Loop. For more information follow @getfandom or visit: www.fandom.com.
Fandom is an equal opportunity employer. Fandom values diversity, and all employment decisions are made on the basis of job requirements and individual qualifications.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience managing integrated marketing, content, or event programs
- Working knowledge of custom video production
- Working knowledge of advertorial or branded content
- Working knowledge of community management
- Working knowledge of social media campaign execution
- Advanced proficiency with project management tools
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft and Google productivity suites
- Willingness to travel and work on-site at events as needed
- Sophisticated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to use evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select appropriate actions
- Strong persuasive communication skills with senior internal and external partners
- Experience with branded content, advertorial, or community management
- Interest in Comic-Con and other fan conventions
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and mental-health support. Employee-facing materials and third-party listings consistently highlight comprehensive healthcare.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings span flexible time off, paid holidays and sick time, paid parental leave, and paid volunteer time. Public materials and listings also reference generous or unlimited PTO in recent periods.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match. Additional financial benefits such as an employee stock purchase plan are also cited on company and aggregator pages.
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What We Do
Fandom is a global entertainment media brand powered by fan passion. The fan-trusted source in entertainment, Fandom provides a home to explore, contribute to, and celebrate the world of pop culture. Whether looking for in-depth information on favorite fandoms or what’s buzzing in entertainment, Fandom has your pop culture curiosities covered through fan-expert knowledge and carefully curated and fun, original multi-platform content. Fandom has a global audience of 200 million monthly uniques and encompasses over 400,000 fan communities. We currently feature more than 55 million pages of content, inclusive of video.
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