Anime Content Lead - Remote

Company Description

FAN EXPO HQ is the largest pop-culture event producer in the world. Our mission is to deliver the ultimate fan experience through our growing portfolio of events, which includes MEGACON Orlando, FAN EXPO Dallas, FAN EXPO Boston, FAN EXPO Chicago, FAN EXPO New Orleans, FAN EXPO Portland, FAN EXPO St Louis, FAN EXPO Cleveland, FAN EXPO Philadelphia FAN EXPO Denver, FAN EXPO San Francisco, FAN EXPO Canada, Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo, Edmonton Expo, FAN EXPO Vancouver, and more.

FAN EXPO HQ is a division of Informa, the world’s leading events company, and together we create opportunities for fans to explore and celebrate all things pop-culture, through operational excellence, fandom expertise, and out-of-this-world content.

Job Description

We seek a Anime Programming Lead, to support our ever-growing portfolio of shows across the US and Canada. This role is part of a highly creative programming team responsible for the research, development, and execution of exciting and engaging programming across a wide variety of pop culture genres.

The main focus of this role is to assist with the programming for assigned U.S. markets while championing anime programming and content for all shows globally across U.S. and Canada.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a role to plan and produce in person content and programming at live shows/conventions. This is not a digital content or social media content role

Key Responsibilities:

• Construct, execute and provide on-site support of a full programming schedule as overseen by the Director of Content.
• Act in an onsite support role to other assigned Programming Show Leads and Coordinators on their respective show(s) where applicable.
• Research, develop and foster new relationships with a wide variety of pop culture themed partners/facilitators that can contribute to the shows by way of programming and content.
• Brainstorm and contribute ideas to develop new and innovative show features, attractions and themes for shows, including but not limited to panel presentations, Q&A’s, fan interactive/experiential experiences, after hours activities and sponsor related activations.
• Supply the Director of Content with regular updates on programming and genre specific content for use in marketing communications and for show advertising purposes.
• Lead regular content update meetings with the Show Manager and show team for the two assigned shows.
• Consult and provide informed opinion on Celebrity & Voice Actor guest options for assigned shows.
• Work with designated Genre Leads and Subject Matter Experts to schedule genre specific content and programming within a shows schedule.
• Support Anime related programming for all Fan Expo shows, including but not limited to panels, special events, and partner related programming.
• Assist with the allocation of community groups and other applicable programming and partners on the show floor and/or programming rooms for assigned shows.
• Support the development and execution of Anime strategy,
• Work with the Director of Content and genre experts to innovate Anime related programming for all Fan Expo shows.
• Be a point person for all Anime programming.
• Research competitor events, monitor key trends and stay connected to the pop culture multiverse, with a focus on Anime.

Qualifications

• Design, research, facilitation and management of attendee programming and related scheduling for events (preferably consumer), organizations or cultural institutions
• Must have a wide interest in pop culture genres including but not limited to Comic, Horror, Gaming, Cosplay, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, with a focus on Anime in particular
• Experience working with staff and/or volunteers
• Previous event management experience in an operational capacity is highly desirable
• Must be willing to travel multiple times a year to destinations within the U.S. and Canada
• College or University degree in communications, media, arts or similar subjects is a plus
• Creative and detail oriented
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and strong experience with multiple tasks at once

The pay range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000, depending on experience.

Additional Information

Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritizes promotions internally. Our benefits include:

• Learning and development plan to assist with your career development  
• 15 days PTO plus 10 national holidays, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!  
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