Temp Director, National Media at FOX Entertainment

**Who this is for** This temporary leadership role is for an experienced media strategist who can oversee integrated planning and cross-functional collaboration

Work type: onsite

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

Salary: $50 – $60/hr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This temporary leadership role is for an experienced media strategist who can oversee integrated planning and cross-functional collaboration for major entertainment show launches. **Key highlights** You will serve as a key point of contact for external agencies and internal teams, managing budgets and optimizing media plans from June to October. This is an on-site position in Los Angeles requiring a hands-on, strategic mindset. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Possess extensive experience in integrated (Linear + Digital) media planning at a network or agency level. - Have strong media math skills and the ability to analyze performance data to optimize campaigns. - Are comfortable leading managers and collaborating with creative, social, and digital operations teams. - Can maintain productive relationships with publishers and the broader media community.

Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

## JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Entertainment is looking for a Temp Director, National Media to be responsible for the strategy, planning, and activation of FOX Entertainment shows. You will be able to develop strategic partnerships and drive thought leadership with an emphasis on audience, innovation, and accountability towards business results. Additionally, you will work and collaborate closely with other senior team members and together be responsible for leading the Media Agency of Record and our internal Media team, and partnering with in-house Creative teams.

This is a temporary assignment from 6/1-10/9. Candidates must be available to work for the duration of the project on-site in Los Angeles.A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee creation of strategic integrated media plans, including management of daily deliverables for external partners, ensuring alignment with overall marketing strategy


• Oversee and make recommendations for annual budget allocations to align with internal marketing goals and objectives


• Collaborate with internal teams (Promo, Design, Social, Digital Ops, and Finance) to socialize planning strategies and timelines, creating greater synergy across marketing initiatives


• Work closely with the agency of record to ensure timely execution and optimization of plans 


• Establish a measurement roadmap as well as set and measure goals for each plan


• Collaborate with the agency on negotiation of annual Linear and Digital Upfronts 


• Serve as the Media representative at Marketing meetings and collaborate with internal non-linear and content teams, where appropriate


• Provide leadership and direction to Managers and Associate Managers


• Train and develop the team to improve processes and create organizational efficiencies


• Maintain relationships with the media community; continue to develop publishers and higher relationships for the exchange of ideas


• Utilize enterprise approved AI tools for a range of applications – brainstorming, summary/recaps, data analysis, etc 

• Extensive Integrated (Linear + Digital) media and proven leadership experience in a network, agency, or related environment


• Effective, clear communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of people


• Hands-on approach and ability to synthesize established best practices with new ways of working


• Solid media math and analytical skills


• High-level proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook


• Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment and quickly pivot between projects and directives


• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience 

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