Lead Director, Digital Content Studio & Story Hub at Animation World Network | Kansas, USA | $100K/yr – $232K/yr

Animation World Network

Lead Director, Digital Content Studio & Story Hub

Kansas, USA (Remote)

$100K/yr – $232K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the editorial storytelling engine for a centralized content studio, shaping production, governance, and cross‑channel activation with a focus on scalable pipelines, Story Hub insights, and enterprise collaboration.

Editorial Platform: Build the Story Hub and governance to intake, evaluate, prioritize, and lifecycle manage stories from across the enterprise.
Channel Alignment: Translate channel needs into editorial plans and briefs for CVSHealth.com, enterprise social, and emerging platforms.
Operational Excellence: Create scalable production processes and a centralized story database to accelerate content delivery and story sourcing.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Establish and lead CVS Health's new Digital Content Studio, defining vision, structure, workflows, and long‑term capability growth.
Manage and mentor a Creative Lead (motion graphics/design) and a Senior Producer overseeing production cycles and asset delivery.
Oversee the creation of digital content, including video, motion graphics, design, and written assets, for CVSHealth.com, enterprise social channels, and other owned or emerging distribution platforms.
Develop scalable production processes for intake, prioritization, creative development, and delivery.
Ensure all content aligns with brand, accessibility, and performance standards.
Build and lead the Story Hub as an editorial and insights capability within the Digital Content Studio.
Create the systems and governance for story intake, evaluation, prioritization, and lifecycle management.
Source high‑value stories from across the enterprise and shape them into narrative‑ready material for content development.
Maintain a centralized database of stories, insights, and raw materials that fuel digital content creation.
Ensure seamless collaboration between the Story Hub and creative/production teams to accelerate content development.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in content development/strategy, creative operations and production, digital communications, or editorial leadership.
Experience building, formalizing, or scaling creative or content capabilities, including process and workflow design.
Strong background managing creative and production teams, including video, design, and multimedia work.
Demonstrated ability to partner with digital channel owners and translate strategy into content plans.
Proven experience managing and developing creative and production talent.
Strong stakeholder‑management, relationship‑building, and organizational skills.
Familiarity and fluency with the U.S. health care landscape, including pharmacy, pharmacy benefit management, and/or health insurance sectors.
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Marketing, or a related field required.

Nice to Have

Experience launching editorial platforms, content hubs, or centralized content operations.
Experience working in a large, complex, or regulated enterprise.
Familiarity with content management systems, digital asset workflows, or customer insights platforms.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid time off
retirement savings options
wellness programs
other resources, based on eligibility
comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families

Animation World Network

Animation World Network is the leading online destination for the animation and visual effects communities. It publishes news, feature articles and reviews covering all aspects of the industry

Founded in 1996

USA

28 employees (20 in marketing)

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