Senior Media Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford, which furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.

The English Language Teaching Division (ELT) is a global leader in the provision of multimedia English language teaching and learning materials. Operating in over 100 countries, it reaches millions of teachers and students each year to support the development of English language proficiency.

About the Role

NB This is a Fixed Term Contract for a minimum period of 6 months.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Media Manager from the 24^th June 2024 (negotiable) for a Fixed Term Contract of 6 months to join our Creative Media Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, organised and enthusiastic individual to work within the Video Stream, across primary, secondary & adult products.

You will be responsible for the management of video and animation requirements for specified projects, which will include setting agreed budgets & schedules and working to existing market requirements. You will also undertake concept and development work, ideation and tendering, commissioning Video, Animation and Illustration Suppliers, freelance Media Managers, Video Project Managers and Packagers plus matrix management of external suppliers and in-house Media Managers. You will work closely with in-house Editors and Designers and external creatives. The role will require a creative, flexible and organised approach in order to meet fluctuating project needs, customer requirements and timeframes.

Key duties of the role will include:

• Project Management of video and animation projects, including outsourcing & managing freelance suppliers
• Project budget management & scheduling
• Matrix management of in-house and external Media Managers
• Attending and overseeing video shoots
• Sourcing & commissioning illustrations
• Picture research
• Commissioning photographers and organizing and directing photoshoots
• Implementation and continuous improvement of relevant workflows & processes
• Advising, tracking and monitoring rights and permissions for Media content.

We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office. 

About You

You’ll have a strong visual sense, a keen eye for detail, a passion for video and animation, and the ability to manage several projects concurrently and to work within budget. You’ll have great communication skills, enjoy building relationships and be comfortable negotiating.

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience in film / animation/ design / illustration
• Experience of managing projects involving image (moving and still) creation
• Experience in outsourcing, including negotiating fees and managing budgets
• Experience of professional art editing / art buying (illustration and photography)
• Knowledge of relevant copyright and licensing law
• Experience in creating digital products
• Excellent time management, task prioritizing, and scheduling skills.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Animation in a publishing environment.
• Knowledge of different file types and experience in image manipulation processes
• Experience of working with children and child model licensing.
• Working knowledge of Adobe CC, MS Office, After Effects and Video Editing applications.

Benefits

We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days’ holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies. 

We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts. 

Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information.

Queries

Please contact cynthia.yue@oup.com with any queries relating to this role.

Please note this advert may be removed before the advertised end date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.