A Media or Talent Director directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in preparation of stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions, or auditions and interviews performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in these productions.
New York, NY, US, 10016 #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }
Salary:
69,450-97,500
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Academic Department:
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/KEY RESULT AREAS
Manage and develop a portfolio of society contracts to a degree of excellence that enhances OUP's standing in the learned society and publishing landscape. Renew society contracts. Lead pre-emptive renewals and responses to RFPs to retain contracts for society-owned journals including developing the business plans for approval and writing and presenting detailed proposals, in liaison with the Publishing Director. Lead or contribute to the response to RFPs for new potential high quality society business in subject areas identified for content growth. With data driven analysis High quality written proposals Persuasive presentations Commercially intelligent financial arrangements In full agreement with OUP legal and compliance requirements In accordance with OUPs risk appetite and strategic priorities Work with the Publishing Director to negotiate successful, consistent contractual terms with society partners that align with OUP strategic priorities, ensuring full compliance with approval processes. Ensure adherence to contractual terms for all journals in your portfolio. Present for approval, and launch new open access journals with society partners, after undertaking necessary qualitative research and detailed financial modelling. Work collaboratively and productively with other functional groups (especially production, marketing, digital) to deliver an excellent service for society partners. Collaborate with Editors and journal owners to publish high quality trusted content. Work with finance and operations colleagues to ensure maximum long and short term sustainability of the journal list, including management of costs. Initiate remedial actions and negotiations where necessary. Lead the transition process for newly acquired titles ensuring a methodological approach, coordination with other departments, including the transitions team, and keeping society clients fully informed on what to expect at each stage. Create and present Editorial Development plans to societies and editorial boards as appropriate. Provide relevant data to inform editorial decision making Roll out OUP journal policies across the portfolio Assist with implementation of projects that scale across the journals programme.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Publishing or transferable professional experience Understanding of academic journals publishing and industry trends Outstanding communication skills and the ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate with both internal and external parties. Analytical and forecasting ability to review trends and align development appropriately. Entrepreneurial skills .buttontext632371b33a6fc228 a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext632371b33a6fc228 a: focus{ border: 1px dashed #fd5821 !important; outline: none !important; } We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.
