Vice President, Social Impact Strategy
Comedy Central
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Comedy Central is seeking a Vice President, Social Impact to lead and elevate a portfolio of multi-platform social change initiatives that empower Comedy Central’s audiences to have an impact on the biggest challenges facing them today.
This role will work closely with every department across the network – including Programming and Talent, Digital/Social Marketing and Promos, Sales, and Press – setting the strategy and launching pro-social initiatives that connect with Comedy Central audiences everywhere they are. Comedy Central provides its audiences access to the cutting-edge, laugh-out-loud world of comedy wherever and whenever they want it.
Comedy Central is poised to be a force for good in the world given our unique relationship with comedic talent. More than ever, comedic talent are asked to participate in the cultural conversation and to support all voices in social change. This position will lead the exciting collaboration of our talent, our brand, and passionate human beings everywhere to do good.
Responsibilities
Include:
• Work closely with the President of the network and his senior team to lead the strategic direction of all Comedy Central social impact efforts.
• Identifying opportunities in culture and developing new campaigns to address emerging issues
• Overseeing an array of ongoing campaigns
• Working with the Programming team to develop new shows and integrate pro-social resources into existing content and shows
• Responding opportunistically to cultural trends and much more
• Collaborate with dozens of executives across the channel to deliver a steady stream of pioneering social impact ideas (including PSA campaigns, digital executions, on-air stunts, moments in awards shows, etc.) - driving demonstrable impact and fortifying Comedy’s position as the as the #1 brand in comedy
• Cultivate and manage partnerships with a network of non-profits, foundations, government agencies, and corporate partners
• Serve as an effective ambassador for the network, representing Comedy and advancing its thought leadership profile
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in digital culture and develop innovative new ways to maximize the reach of Comedy’s social impact efforts across social media
Basic Qualifications
• 10 years of relevant professional experience, with documented success in the arenas of social innovation, strategic partnerships, and new media
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university
Additional Qualifications
• Proven leader who inspires teams to deliver innovative and unexpected approaches to entrenched social challenges
• Strategic and visionary thinker with a track record of achieving measurable social impact
• Dialed in to world affairs, comedy culture, digital innovation, and emerging cultural trend
• Passionate and curious about a wide range of social issues
• Mission-driven and deeply committed to positive change
• Adept at navigating a large corporate structure
• Effective, strategic and persuasive communicator
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellence in organizational management, including goal setting, budgeting, developing and retaining great talent, etc.
• Must love comedy…seriously