Development Coordinator (Premium Content)
Complex Networks, United States
Job Description
Complex Networks formed from the acquisition of Complex Media Inc. through a joint venture by Verizon and Hearst. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand and media company and one of the most influential voices in popular culture. Complex Networks’ digital channels, which include Complex News, First We Feast, Pigeons amp; Planes, Sole Collector and more, are the Top 10 publishers in the U.S. for social engagement on channels like Facebook and YouTube. A diversified and profitable media business with premium distribution partners such as Netflix, Hulu, Pluto TV, Roku, and iFlix. Complex Networks’ original content exemplifies convergence culture, exploring topics that span across popular culture from music to movies, sports to video games, fashion to food.
Complex Networks is looking to hire a Coordinator of Premium Development. This position will aid in the creation of original programming for third-party buyers. This person will liaise with internal departments to exploit existing IP and ensure all content is in-line with Complex’s brand and values. S/he is a pop-culture junky who lives and breathes the latest trends in hip-hop, sneaker culture, food, and music, with an intuitive sense of what will resonate with Complex’s audience. They will be expected to stay ahead of competitive trends and find new ways of ideating next-generation content initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Design and build decks, treatments, one-sheets, and other pitch materials for current and future Complex series (including off-platform/3rd party content and podcasts). This includes writing, editing, and proofing copy, creating visual assets, and aiding in the ideation + development process.
- Assist in the writing of sizzle reel scripts across multiple platforms.
- Aid in the research and identification of talent, topics, spaces, etc. to develop around.
- Maintain departmental grids and other internal documents to track the status and progress of active and inactive projects on the Complex slate, and all incoming/external pitches.
- Create and circulate agendas for weekly development department meetings.
- Coordinate and interface with other departments including but not limited to: marketing, editorial, talent, production, and post-production teams.
- Take detail-oriented notes on internal and external calls.
- Light scheduling for department meetings and the VP.
Requirements
- Design and build decks, treatments, one-sheets, and other pitch materials for current and future Complex series (including off-platform/3rd party content and podcasts). This includes writing, editing, and proofing copy, creating visual assets, and aiding in the ideation + development process.
- Assist in the writing of sizzle reel scripts.
- Aid in the research and identification of talent, topics, spaces, etc. to develop around.
- Maintain departmental grids and other internal documents to track the status and progress of active and inactive projects on the Complex slate, and all incoming/external pitches.
- Create and circulate agendas for weekly development department meetings.
- Coordinate and interface with other departments including but not limited to: marketing, editorial, talent, production, and post-production teams.
Benefits
Complex Networks offers an awesome casual work environment with a great team of smart, motivated, innovative and fun people. And our benefits are pretty good as well, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, generous time off and a 401k match! We hold tons of events throughout the year including happy hours and team building activities.
About Complex
Complex Networks develops and distributes original programming for its channels and through output deals with premium distributors. The company cultivates content that spans across popular culture from music to movies, sports to video games, fashion to food, reaching the coveted 18-24-year-old male audience. In 2016, the company launched ComplexCon in Long Beach, California, to bring the Internet to life. The annual event attracts over 200 culture-shifting brands and over 60,000 digitally savvy attendees to the two-day cultural festival.