Senior Manager Media Services (APAC)

At EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) we create worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. We pride ourselves in having a corporate social responsibility which is that “IT’S NOT GG, UNTIL IT’S GG FOR ALL”. We are passionate about the culture we foster that ultimately helps to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events and holistic ecosystems staged for our millions of players, fans and heroes.

Job Info:

Title: Senior Manager Content Creation, APAC

Location: Malaysia

Overview:

As a Senior Manager of Content Creation for our APAC team, you will be responsible for managing a skilled team of professionals in the Video Content department. You will be responsible for projects undertaken in the APAC region across all parts of the video production process, from pre-production to post-production. You will work closely with global counterparts to consistently update video production workflows and maintain high quality standards across content that is produced for a range of clients. A strong understanding of the technical aspects of video production and a passion for trialing new techniques and technologies is paramount to this role and to the success of our EFG Video Content Team.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the day-to-day of internal APAC Video Editors \& Content Producers.
• Main point of contact for internal stakeholders on content production execution.
• Responsible for all organizational aspects of content production, including scheduling, budgeting, negotiating with and booking of external service providers and freelancers.
• Support the Product team with suggestions for the execution of projects, on the levels of both cost efficiency as well as feasibility.
• Be the main point-of-contact for video related inquiries on-site, before, during and after events, and studio productions for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the scheduling of the Content Production team, efficiently organize setup, rehearsal, production, and teardown timetables.
• Manage the content production calendar to ensure proper personnel, equipment, and studios are reserved; ensure calendar updates are entered in a timely manner.
• Identify ways to upgrade/ improve content production operations and suggest steps to implement improvements, while maintaining current operations timelines.
• Keep project budgets up to date and be in constant exchange with the Product team about changes in the budget or of the scope of a project.
• Prepare reports and documentation of achievements and challenges during execution and after finalization of a project.
• Liaise with external vendors, contractors, or suppliers to ensure that their products or services meet the organization's quality standards.
• Work closely with other internal departments to facilitate smooth execution of projects, and assist in delivering feedback where improvements can be made to workflows across the organization.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in video services and/or production management.

• Experience in managing a team.

• Proficient with video editing tools and comfortable with the technicalities of content production including budget planning.

Proficiency in both written and verbal English. Able to manage multiple projects effectively, with the ability to prioritize based on scope and deadlines.

• An understanding of the competitive esports industry and its events.

• Ability to work under time pressure and remain calm in challenging situations.

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