We are seeking a Senior Producer to lead Production & Operations in the China region based in Shanghai.
The position will lead programming efforts tied to platform updates, product releases, experimentation and some other key programming projects in the region. He/She will be the liaison between the engineering group, local partners and regional editorial and programming teams.
Additionally, the Sr Producer will manage the overall project pipeline and facilitate user experience and technical discussion, along with planning hand-in-hand with Editorial and Design. Will directly manage vendor resources and lead team to build innovative, break-through experiences for the platforms in the region.
We are looking for a highly motivated professional with an ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across a variety of disciplines, is confident running meetings and speaking in large groups. Passionate about their job with a positive outlook, and happy to work as part of dynamic and diverse team.
Key responsibilities include: Coordinate regional programming efforts tied to product releases as well as platform and service updates Project-manage all regional programming projects. Coordinate with partners, editorial, design and BI teams Partner with wider Programming and regional teams to successfully ship initiatives on the platform across multiple markets Manage vendor design and technical production resources in the region Oversee pre-production and planning phases of complex regional programming projects Create, document and manage all production processes and workflows Lead experimentation efforts on the dash across the region Partner with Business Intelligence & Editorial to evaluate engagement data and manage/improve ROI of projects Manage team’s SharePoint site and programming documentation
Qualifications:
Strong history of project management and proven skills in working with global/regional teams (5+ years) Solid experience with content management systems and online publishing tools Ability to analyse publishing platform capabilities and features set. Identify gaps and suggest/implement solutions to support existing and new business initiatives Strategic planning experience; ability to successfully work across boundaries defined by discipline and product group towards shared objectives Strong project management, planning, prioritization and scheduling acumen Bilingual (English/Mandarin) with a strong understanding of the Chinese cultural Proven history of managing resources and delivering projects with many deliverables and stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Effectively communicate project and state-of-the business status with team leads Facilitate effective meetings and drive key decisions with stakeholders in order to ensure a solid plan of record High attention to detail and a ‘process person’ Strong metric-reporting skills; ability to analyse performance reports and make data-driven programming decisions Results-oriented, willing to jump in and make things happen Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
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