Project Manager, Interactive Production

9 Story is a boutique entertainment firm with a deep knowledge of the kids and family production and distribution business. We are known for our best-in-class, award-winning animated and live action content across key digital platforms.

We are looking for a Project Manager - Interactive Production to lead the creative direction of interactive games, aligning the content, objectives, and audience engagement goals with stakeholder requirements. Working closely with Production and Current Series & Special Projects, you will head interactive production and collaborate with series development, production, marketing and enterprise teams to ensure consistency in the world-building, character development and extension of our brands through interactive

Key Responsibilities

Oversee full life cycle production of Interactive content, including but not limited to:

In collaboration with production, prepare RFP & lead vendor selection

Deliver all interactive content on schedule and on budget.

Manage creative lead (freelance creative needs identified on a project-to-project basis).

Liaise with Series Creators/Production to ensure brand identity and creative voice is maintained through game production.

Liaise with key clients to ensure games are delivered according to their specifications, creative and audience goals.

Manage multiple game developers across multiple series.

Assist with tracking budgets and invoices for Interactive slate.

Maintain interactive master schedule and launch rollout plans.

Approve all key digital elements (including concepts, game design documentation, wireframes, UI Design, design comps, illustrations, sound design, prototypes, builds, promotional assets, etc.) to ensure they align with creative and educational goals.

Assist Marketing to help promote fandom, brand visibility, sponsorship interest and/or revenue opportunities.

Collaborate with Legal to ensure compliance with online privacy laws (e.g. COPPA and GDPR) and develop detailed contracts/agreements with external vendors. Assist with contract creation and review with the Legal team.

Participate in internal and external presentations as needed.

Track stats on previously launched and upcoming game launches through partner analytics.

Key Requirements

Experience:

5+ years experience in a project management role, children’s content experience a plus

Expertise in producing interactive websites, games, apps and digital media for kids

Extensive experience working with developer studios across varied pipelines, project types, budget scopes and digital initiatives.

Experience in script and copywriting for games and animation.

Experience working with series creators, production teams, broadcast networks, voice talent, creative agencies, designers, programmers, educators and managing vendor relationships.

What you bring:

Strong presentation skills.

Expertise in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint.

Applied use of Adobe Creative Software, specifically Audition, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.

Familiarity with SCRUM processes

Detail oriented with superior organizational skills

Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral

Self-motivated, ability to take initiative and a professional collaborative attitude

Ability to learn and adapt to new software & systems

Capable of handling multiple series/ clients simultaneously while working in a fast-past environment

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Why work with us?

Perks! Perks! Perks!

Not only is 9 Story Media an amazing place full of artists, animators and creators from all corners of the industry, but we focus on helping staff grow and develop in their careers and make them long time team members. Along with a great work environment we offer first-rate health + dental benefits, summer hours, paid Health and Wellness Days, vacation periods that multiply with tenure, and more! We may love animation, but we love our employees even more!

Our Toronto office can be found in the cool and trendy Liberty Village with over 200 artists working on award winning animated children’s content. You will benefit from a competitive compensation package, interesting work, and a fun/supportive work environment.

Applicants need to be legally eligible to work in Canada and have Ontario residency.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

9 Story Media takes diversity and inclusion seriously and we are committed to ensuring equity in the recruitment process. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, Racialized and LGBT2SQ+ communities, candidates from a range of ages and religious beliefs and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

As a company, we deliver high-quality kids' content, and we seek to have diverse characters so that all our audience feels represented. We also want the same for our own workforce, and 9 Story Media is committed to looking for all kinds of talent to build a diverse workforce in which all identities are represented and respected.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process to be successful in performing essential job functions. We’d love to know how we can support your requirements for accommodation

Salary

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