Lead, Production, ICON.SHA

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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE, Inc.'s storytellers, Marketing and Communication sets the brand tone. A creative force of specialists tell Nike’s stories of innovation and sport through advertising, brand strategy, digital engagement and product presentation. Using channels ranging from retail stores to social media, Marketing & Communication teams connect the science and art of Nike innovations to the hearts and minds of athletes around the world.

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Icon.SH is Nike’s in-house production studio that leverages world class expertise and capabilities to unlock China-right content at daily speed and extensive scale.   

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a seasoned Production Lead to spearhead our expanding livestream operations. The qualified candidate will be responsible for the development & management of our livestream operations across Nike's digital channels in Greater China. The ideal candidate will provide leadership, vision, and strategy in alignment with Nike, Inc.'s mission and goals. They will establish and uphold processes, ensuring adherence to Production Best Practices and be responsible for the safe, consistent, timely, and cost-effective production of livestreams to stakeholder businesses, as well as the scalable development of the workflows that make that possible.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

If this is you, you will be accountable for live-stream deliverables alongside the growth of the team. To be successful in this role, you must be highly organized, innovative, curious, have a strong understanding of production at scale and its requirements on facilities, industry-specific tools, infrastructure, systems, team and support. This individual must be highly resourceful, have excellent communication abilities and work well in complex cross-functional teams. An ability to be flexible and work in a dynamic, high-volume, and fast-paced environment to meet the needs of our business are critical to success.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

Reporting to the Production Director of Icon.SH, you will regularly collaborate with key members of the studio team and external partners, and serve as one of the key liaisons for livestreaming in Greater China. You will partner closely with team leaders in Post Production, Operations, Creative, Business Affairs, Legal, Finance and Technology. Additionally, you will manage a team of Producers/ external partners for the Shanghai studio.

WHAT YOU BRING

•Minimum 5+ years experience leading specialized Production teams
•Minimum 10+ years experience working in Production

•Advanced knowledge of production at scale, and expertise in video production (live stream)

•Adept at conflict resolution, anticipating potential problems and implementing solutions
•Experienced people leader / Ability to lead and direct the work of others
•Ability to build and maintain relationships with key production, casting and post-production vendors
•High threshold for working in an ambiguous, fast paced environment, adapting as you go
•Well versed in scheduling, contract negotiation, billing/payments management and cost reporting
•Oversight of on-time delivery and on-budget production execution
•Promotes the continuous improvement of creative processes, communications, and cross-departmental partnerships
•Thrives in a fast-paced, fast-growing, collaborative environment
•Collaborative team player interested in quality creativity and continuous innovation
•Excellent verbal and written communicator
•Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.