Summary: Imagine what you could make at Apple. Extraordinary ideas have a way of becoming innovative products, services, and customer experiences. Bring passion and dedication to your job and theres no telling what you could accomplish.
The Media Products Design team conceptualizes, designs and creates the content experiences for some of Apple's most visible products, including Apple Music, Apple TV and others. Your ideas and vision can impact the way people consume media products, what they look and feel like, and how they're used by millions of people across the globe!
We're looking for a Senior Cross Platform Planner who wants the chance to affect the present and future of what media products at Apple can be. You seek opportunities at the intersection of brand, product, technology, and content. You have deep expertise in the innovation process in the context of building media products, you are comfortable in ambiguity, and inspired to turn concepts into reality. You are as comfortable in a spreadsheet as you are with a low fidelity prototype, and on a whiteboard.
Youll be required to be very collaborative, as we believe that phenomenal work happens when you work with other exceptionally smart people to get things done, but you are also a true leader and used to navigating complex relationships and driving work with vision.
| Key Qualifications: Proven ability to facilitate multiple teams as a Creative Director, Program Manager, Product Manager, Executive Producer, Innovation Manager, or Entrepreneur, or similar.Experience leading the development and management of creative roadmaps and associated projects in the media and technology spaceDeep expertise and understanding of media formats, content verticals, programming and publishing strategies, for TV, film, music, podcasts, books, news, magazines, digital media, or related businessesA passion for building content-led customer experiences that transcend traditional definitions of media productsDeep understanding of technology opportunities and limitations in the delivery of content productsDeep understanding of the strategic and creative processes for brand, content, media, and product experiencesMust be flexible, with the ability to adjust based on business or creative needsCan collaborate with Product Managers, Strategists, Creatives, Editors, Creative Producers, Business Owners and Executives to find solutions to complex problemsLeads strategic presentations and conversations with senior leadershipReacts to new information and change nimbly and thoughtfullyProven ability to impact cross-functional decision makingEnjoys forging relationships across a large organization and aligning teams around a visionAbility to work globally, across time zones, date lines and traditional routines.| Description: In this position you will work with senior creative, product, and editorial leaders to define and plan current and future Apple media product experiences through a content lens.
We make media products, and you will be help refine the content-led product development process across our services. You will facilitate workshops with cross platform and multidisciplinary teams in the ideation, definition, prioritization, and management of content-led brand and product initiatives.
You will manage the process of how ideas make it from the whiteboard to the roadmap, helping to frame problems to solve, opportunities to explore, ideas to nurture, and connections to make.
You will champion and influence ideas that reinforce the values of the Apple brand through the lens of Apple media products and services.
| Education & Experience: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred
| Additional Requirements: 10+ years of demonstrated work experience at or with an entertainment or news media or technology company, or content / media startup leading the roadmap planning process.Proficient in the creative and design lifecycle, workflow, and project management.Fluent in the continuing evolution of media placements and formats for original content.Experience in working with teams across multiple (and international) locations a plus.
Cupertino, CA
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, and personal computers. It also sells various related software, services, accessories, and third-party digital content and applications. The company offers iPhone, a line of smartphones; iPad, a line of multi-purpose tablets; and Mac, a line of desktop and portable personal computers, as well as iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS operating systems.
It also provides iTunes Store, an app store that allows customers to purchase and download, or stream music and TV shows; rent or purchase movies; and download free podcasts, as well as iCloud, a cloud service, which stores music, photos, contacts, calendars, mail, documents, and others. In addition, the company offers AppleCare support services; Apple Pay, a cashless payment service; Apple TV that connects to consumers’ TVs and enables them to access digital content directly for streaming video, playing music and games, and viewing photos; and Apple Watch, a personal electronic device, as well as AirPods, Beats products, HomePod, iPod touch, and other Apple-branded and third-party accessories.
The company serves consumers, and small and mid-sized businesses; and education, enterprise, and government customers worldwide. It sells and delivers digital content and applications through the iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, TV App Store, Book Store, and Apple Music. The company also sells its products through its retail and online stores, and direct sales force; and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and resellers. Apple Inc. was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.