Director, Digital Content Strategy, Academy Studios

Beverly Hills, CA (Hybrid)

$110K/yr – $120K/yrDirector/Executive6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize YouTube content strategy and publishing for Academy brands, aligning cross-team messaging and driving audience growth.

  • Growth and optimization: own channel strategy, packaging, metadata, cadence, testing, and analytics to lift viewership and subscribers.
  • Cross functional storytelling: partner with producers, designers, editors, and marketing to ensure on-brand, high quality content across Academy Studios and related properties.
  • Audience insight and iteration: translate performance data into programming decisions and new formats with YouTube partnerships and pilots.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain the annual YouTube content strategy and publishing calendar, as approved by the SVP, Academy Studios, and in collaboration with the Senior Director, Academy Studios.
  • Define strategy and oversee the execution, scheduling, and distribution of all Academy, Academy Museum, and Oscars video content across YouTube and associated platforms.
  • Own channel optimization, including content packaging, audience segmentation, metadata strategy, publishing cadence, performance analysis, and testing initiatives designed to increase viewership, engagement, and subscriber growth.
  • Analyze and translate performance data and audience insights to inform future programming decisions and creative development.
  • Partner with producers, designers, editors, and creative partners to ensure that all content is on brand, high quality, and aligned with Academy messaging.
  • Manage strategic partnerships with YouTube representatives to identify emerging tools, trends, and content opportunities.
  • Partner with YouTube, digital collaborators, and the SVP and Sr. Director, Academy Studios to pilot new formats, amplify reach, and innovate how audiences experience Academy content.
  • Work cross-functionally with the Oscars and Academy marketing, communications, and social teams to coordinate releases and ensure unified messaging.
  • Lead ideation and content strategy for award season programming.
  • Establish YouTube performance benchmarks, generate regular analytics reports, and communicate results and recommendations to the SVP, Academy Studios.
  • Establish and oversee delivery workflows to ensure timely, efficient releases.
  • Uphold the Academy’s commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion across all content creation.
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ABOUT THE ACADEMY The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent movie related organization, comprised of 10,000+ accomplished individuals working in cinema.We recognize and uphold excellence in the motion picture arts and sciences, inspire imagination, and connect the world through the medium of motion pictures. www.oscars.org

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773 employees (150 in marketing)
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513.1K
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Search
55.8%
Direct
34.3%
Referral
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Social
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Paid
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