Resource Manager

Job Description

Noggin is a leading learning service for families with preschoolers. We deliver streaming and interactive learning content that helps young kids develop skills, knowledge and passions through play with the characters they love. We also help parents help their kids thrive. A direct-to-consumer offering available on 10+ platforms, Noggin reaches families in the domestic market through standalone mobile apps, connected TV apps, and add-on channels. We are forming a team of highly motivated individuals who are eager to work in a start-up-like environment within a large media company. We need innovators and self-starters who are passionate about playful learning and comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative-led organization.

DESCRIPTION:

The Resource Manager is responsible for managing asset production and scheduling creative resources to support the Content Team. Through proactive inventory planning, they will help ensure the efficient and on-time delivery of content as well as balanced workloads for the team. In partnership with the Design & Animation Leads, the Resource Manager will assist with assignments and general artist support. They will be an integral part of the cross-department management structure!

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
• Partner with Department Directors to support resourcing & planning of department goals and overall project priorities.
• Manage available resources and anticipate resource conflicts. This includes making staffing and contingency plans that ensure artists have enough capacity to deliver upcoming projects.
• Organize and manage production schedules and calendars for the department using various project/production management software platforms.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Project & Production management throughout project lifecycles; compiling any team feedback, notifying project management partners when work is ready for review, etc.
• Track, analyze, and report on department trends as they relate to long-range planning
• Ensure that the correct processes are being followed and any internal meetings are scheduled (handoffs, reviews, etc)
• Run the weekly team planning meeting
• Assist with the tracking and production of design assets
• In partnership with Design & Animation Leads, manage and communicate any change to the scope of work after stakeholder feedback or after significant creative changes are approved.
• Update Project Managers regarding any changes to assignments, delivery dates, or overall project scope.
• Support and encourage positive morale and team engagement
• Work with Production Management in the onboarding of new hires (requesting access to any necessary hardware/software, credentials, etc)
• Monitor overall department health, communicating any needs to Management Leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• 3-5 years of department management or operational production experience in creative fields required
• In-depth knowledge of production pipelines and technologies for both 2D and 3D animation, live-action, VFX, and interactive games
• Experience with project and production management tools (e.g. AirTable, Wrike, Shift/Mediasilo)

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Outstanding people and communication skills
• Flexible, collaborative, and approachable
• Detail and deadline-oriented
• Strong strategic thinker able to thrive under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to easily and effectively communicate, interact, and partner with both creative talent and the management team.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk9xqp-18-219-63-90-42 in your application.