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Custom Solutions Execution Manager

United StatesHybridFull TimeManager / Head$67,000–$145,000 /yrPosted 2 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

integrated marketing programs
custom video
advertorial
community builds
custom social media campaigns
events
content production
community management
event principles
project lifecycles

Nice to have

branded content
fan conventions
Comic-Con
fanatical

Role summary

Fandom is seeking a Program Manager, Creative Operations to lead the end-to-end execution of integrated marketing programs for advertising partners. This role involves managing custom video, advertorials, community builds, social media campaigns, and events. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in content production, community management, and event principles to creatively solve complex challenges, manage timelines, budgets, and resources, and negotiate with vendors and partners. This position requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and persuasive communication skills, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in program management within marketing, content, or events. The role reports to the Sr. Manager, Creative Operations.

About this Role

As the Program Manager, Creative Operations, you will independently lead and manage the end-to-end execution of world-class integrated marketing programs for Fandom’s advertising partners — spanning custom video, advertorial, community builds, custom social media campaigns, and events. You will leverage your knowledge of content production, community management, and event principles to assess and resolve complex program challenges creatively. You will work closely with senior internal and external partners to strategize and execute programs that are both great fan experiences and full-scale marketing solutions for our partners. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Creative Operations.

You Will…

Lead the end-to-end execution of integrated marketing programs — custom video, advertorial, community builds, custom social media campaigns, and events — devising creative solutions based on limited information

Work independently to manage day-to-day program operations and project lifecycles across multiple concurrent campaigns

Evaluate and select production partners, platforms, venues, and vendors

Develop and oversee complex project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across content, community, social, and event workstreams

Lead internal and external production and campaign calls, often advising senior stakeholders on difficult matters and adapting your style to differing audiences

Drive meeting agendas, evaluate critical factors, and ensure execution of strategic action items

Manage and independently optimize the flow of deliverables and receivables across creative, editorial, social, and production teams

Independently manage and negotiate core services including production talent and crews, community moderation, social publishing, and event logistics (venues, transportation, accommodation, catering)

Anticipate program risks and proactively communicate strategic adjustments to timelines and scope

Build and enhance robust networks with key external vendors, creators, and industry partners

Serve as the connective tissue between sales, creative, editorial, social, and production teams, continually assessing vendor and platform performance to optimize program success

You Have...

3+ years of experience managing integrated marketing, content, or event programs (agency, publisher, or brand side)

Working knowledge of custom video production, advertorial/branded content, community management, and social media campaign execution

Advanced proficiency with project management tools and the Microsoft/Google suite

Willingness to travel and spend time on the ground at events as needed

Sophisticated analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to use evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select the right course of action

Strong persuasive communication skills tailored to senior internal and external partners

Bonus Points...

You have experience with branded content, advertorial, or community management

You love Comic-Con and other fan conventions

Benefits & Perks

Salary Range = $67k - $145k - (Actual salary available will vary based on location and market factors.)

Vibrant team culture

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

Training (unlimited Udemy + more)

Flexible working hours and time off

Equity & Retirement Programs including 401K match

Paid Parental Leave

International work environment with start-up culture

About Fandom

Fandom is the world’s largest fan platform where fans immerse themselves in imagined worlds across entertainment and gaming. Reaching more than 350 million unique visitors per month and hosting more than 250,000 wikis, Fandom is the #1 source for in-depth information on pop culture, gaming, TV and film, where fans learn about and celebrate their favorite fandoms. Fandom’s Gaming division manages the online video game retailer Fanatical. Fandom Productions, the content arm of Fandom, enhances the fan experience through curated editorial coverage and branded content from trusted and established publishing brands Gamespot, TV Guide and Metacritic, along with its Emmy-nominated Honest Trailers and the weekly video news program The Loop. For more information follow @getfandom or visit: www.fandom.com.

Fandom is an equal opportunity employer. Fandom values diversity, and all employment decisions are made on the basis of job requirements and individual qualifications.

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