Video/Motion Content Manager & Department Chair
Description:
The Content Manager for the Video/Motion Graphics group is responsible for crafting and driving the strategic plan for this key topic area. This includes: creating and managing educational roadmaps and title plans; acquiring courses and other content that serves the Video/Motion Graphics audience; delivering on viewership and return-on-investment targets; working with marketing on subscriber outreach; and representing lynda.com in the Video/Motion Graphics community including at industry events and with relevant vendors.
In addition to experience building title/course plans and working with and evaluating trainers, the Video/Motion Graphics CM should have Video/Motion Graphics knowledge and expertise, and a broad professional network in the community.
Video/Motion Graphics topics include: Premiere, After Effects, Encore, Final Cut Pro Studio, and audio for video.
Location:
Carpinteria, Ca
Principle Accountabilities:
The Content Manager’s role is to develop a thriving area that exceeds the needs of lynda.com subscribers.
- Develop the overall strategic plan for the content area. Follow through with the development and production of high quality content.
- Grow the area’s viewership and content. Increase the overall lynda.com subscriber base. Track, review, and share results.
- Research customer needs and develop and execute plans to meet those needs.
- Create and manage the area’s educational roadmap and title plan.Recruit the best possible authors for the area. Nurture author relationships and help them succeed. Negotiate contracts with authors.
- Oversee all area proposals, including the Table of Contents, and P&L.
- Develop relationships with key software product managers to understand and meet customer training needs.
- Communicate with the lynda.com audience through blogs, Video/Motion Graphicss, podcasts, and other online communications regarding content area developments, news, and discussion boards. Makes conference appearances and presentations to help support our business.
- Work with marketing, authors, user groups, and vendors to drive lynda.com visibility in the community.
- Establish an advisory board with content peers/experts at the top of their professions to help plan the educational roadmap, courses, and other content.
- Collaborate and coordinate with the other Content Managers. Provide and request crossover content as needed.
Experience and Qualifications:
- 8+ years or equivalent experience in software product management, publishing, and/or curriculum or training development.
- Video/Motion Graphics expertise and a broad network in the community.
- Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated passion for the topic area.
- Management experience and skills.
- Entrepreneurial spirit.
- Ability to contribute, collaborate, and work “cross-functionally,” across a diverse range of tasks and areas.
How to Apply:
Submit resume and salary history to:
lynda.com, Inc.
Attn: Career Opportunities / 09 Video/Motion-Content Mgr & Dept Chair
6410 Via Real
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Email - careers@lynda.com
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