(USA) Senior Manager, Creative- Business Affairs
5404 Jandy Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90066-7006
Los Angeles, CA 90066-7006
R-2378300
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$108,000 - $216,000/yr
Regular/
Salaried
Position Summary...
Do you have a keen understanding of production budgets and expenses? Do coworkers seek out your eye for detail to review their reports? Have you ever been excited about the idea of finding and fixing inefficiencies in a creative way? If so, you might be ideal for the Senior Manager, Creative Production Analyst role within the Walmart Creative Studio.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in production cost management across various media, including TV, Print, OOH, Digital Videos, Web, Mobile, Social, and Experiential, and will be able to leverage that experience
to produce insights about budgeting efficiently to produce high-quality content.
In this role, you will review in-house and agency production estimates to optimize our investment in quality content creation. You will work together with our creative and production teams, marketers, and finance partners to establish best practices, locate efficiencies, and improve return on investment.
What you'll do...
- Review and advise creative and production teams’ production costs for all content creation projects, ensuring optimal use of resources.
- Develop, implement, and maintain industry-leading benchmarking standards and best practices for production cost management.
- Provide objective validation and transparency in budget and estimate planning and allocation for content creation projects.
- Establish and enforce ongoing governance of Walmart’s creative production infrastructure.
- Collaborate closely with internal WCS and external agency partners’ creative and production teams, in-house marketers, and finance partners to identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality.
- Conduct regular analysis of production costs and provide detailed reports to senior management. Build quarterly reports on production budget savings to share with finance.
- Identify potential risks in marketing and advertising strategies, develop mitigation plans, and ensure adherence to internal policies and guidelines.
- Manage relationships with external vendors and negotiate favorable terms to maximize value.
- Train and develop internal teams on cost management best practices and tools.
- Monitor industry regulations and legal requirements relevant to advertising and marketing practices, advising the team on compliance matters.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in production cost management, as an agency producer, line producer, or in a similar hands-on production role, preferably within a large-scale advertising or content creation environment.
- Direct experience with bidding processes, including reviewing, comparing, and negotiating production estimates and vendor bids for TV, Print, OOH, Digital Videos, Web, Mobile, Social, and Experiential media.
- Prior experience managing or overseeing agency-produced work and collaborating closely with external production partners.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee production budgets ranging from $500k to $20m across multiple projects and media types.
- Familiarity with AICP Guidelines and union (DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, ACE, etc.) crew and talent rates and applicable overtime compensation.
- Proficient in cost management software and tools.
- Meticulous attention to detail in reviewing reports and contracts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards and best practices for production cost management.
- Excellent problem solving, quantitative, and analytical abilities and strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong vendor relationships with production companies, with a proven ability to leverage those relationships to drive efficiency, quality, and value.
- Demonstrated ability to offer new insight and drive innovation in production.
- Ability to think strategically and provide sound business advice while balancing creative needs.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies and platforms such as augmented reality, virtual reality, gaming, Web3, AI, avatars, etc.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $216,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, Creative Writing, Advertising, Fine Arts, or related field and 3 years' experience in editorial content management or related field OR 5 years' experience in editorial content management or related field.Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
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5404 Jandy Plc, Los Angeles, CA 90066-7006, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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Financial perks
Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.
Paid time off
Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more
Comprehensive health benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family
Wellbeing programs
Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges
Career growth opportunities
Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.
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