Content Operations & Development Coordinator

Title: Coordinator, Content Operations & Development 

Reporting to: Chief Content Officer

Classification: Full-time

Location: Hybrid in Santa Monica, CA (2-3 days/week)

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000
 

Wave Sports + Entertainment (WSE)  is the leader in sports storytelling for the next generation reaching more than 130 million highly engaged followers globally. WSE’s award-winning, original programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in sports media -- including the hit digital series’ “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce,” “Podcast P with Paul George,” “7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero” and “The Right Time with Bomani Jones” -- dishing out entertaining commentary, unique perspectives, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories about the players and events that are shaping the world of sports. WSE also maintains partnerships with 100+ rights holders and sports properties, providing always-on programming to followers of the internet's largest and most engaged social communities. 

As the Content Operations & Development Coordinator at Wave Sports + Entertainment, you will play a key role in expanding WSE’s slate of Originals. This position requires a creative and organized individual with a track record of contributing to the daily operations of a content and talent-centric organization. The ideal candidate will have a background working with talent agencies and managers. This position will report directly to the Chief Content Officer and will be a key support to the CCO  in their daily operations. 

Responsibilities

• Manage prospective talent tracking and show documents
• Conduct market research to identify content and talent opportunities, audience preferences, and emerging trends in the sports and entertainment digital landscape
• Work with creative leads to build original content decks/presentation materials for both internal and external use
• Manage timetables for talent outreach and follow-ups
• Maintain database of existing shows and related industry projects
• Effectively build and foster relationships with peers within the industry
• Coordinate and schedule key meetings for content executives
• Work in WSE’s Santa Monica office 2-3 days per week 

Qualifications

• Experience in talent representation and/or content production spaces
• Background working at a talent agency is preferred
• Strong network within the sports, entertainment, and digital media industries
• Proactive, with the ability to anticipate obstacles and solve problems promptly
• Strong understanding of digital media trends and how audiences consume content across platforms.
• Highly skilled in managing multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to think strategically and contribute creative ideas to elevate the company's content portfolio

Pay Transparency + Benefits

At WSE, we’re transparent from the get-go—we want our candidates to know as much about us as possible, even before applying. We’re excited about our candidates and want them to feel the same about us!

This role is a full-time position with a base salary range of $80,000 to $90,000/year and may be eligible for an annual bonus and equity. Actual salary at the time of offer may vary based on multiple factors, including an individual's level of experience and qualifications. We believe in investing the very best in our employees, so in addition to the base salary for this role, all eligible full-time employees at WSE receive:

• Unlimited paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• 100% company-paid premiums for Employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Company sponsored 401(k) plan
• Stock options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Phone/Internet Reimbursement

Physical Requirements + Work Environment

• Capacity to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery and hardware.
• The ability to communicate and exchange information clearly and accurately. 
• Work is sedentary and involves sitting for the majority of work hours.
• Able to work full-time M-F and nights and weekends as needed.

• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and work is performed in a business office environment.
• The worker may be exposed to variable lighting conditions (brightness or darkness) and noise during production when in the office.

At Wave Sports + Entertainment, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

We are a Bullpen Sports Network, Inc. affiliate company

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