Job responsibilities:

• Drive Innovation: Develop and execute a bold R&D strategy, focusing on pioneering technologies that redefine content creation and distribution.
• Shape the Future: Stay ahead of the curve by identifying emerging trends in technology to unlock new business opportunities and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Explore New Frontiers: Lead the charge in researching new tools, platforms, and media formats like AR/VR, AI-driven content, and interactive media to revolutionise how we engage with audiences.
• Collaborate for Impact: Work hand-in-hand with product, IT, and production teams to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge innovations into our workflows, driving efficiency and creativity.
• Unlock Opportunities: Partner with our business development teams to explore new technology-driven content formats that will captivate users and generate revenue.
• Lead a Global Team: Lead a talented, global R&D team, fostering a culture of creativity, experimentation, and professional growth through mentorship and development opportunities.
• Strategic Resource Management: Oversee the R&D budget, ensuring that high-impact projects are prioritised to deliver maximum value for the business.
• Connect with the Best: Build and nurture relationships with top tech vendors, research institutions, and industry partners to access cutting-edge tools and innovations.
• Measure Success: Track and evaluate the impact of R&D initiatives on key business metrics like user engagement, monetization, and operational efficiency.
• Share Your Vision: Present your findings, insights, and recommendations to our executive leadership team and board of directors, influencing the company’s strategic direction.
• Keep Stakeholders in the Loop: Report regularly on R&D progress, timelines, and potential impacts to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across the organisation.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in R&D, innovation, or technology roles, ideally within digital media, publishing, or entertainment industries.
• A proven track record of driving successful digital transformation or innovation projects that have made a tangible impact on business outcomes.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced, tech-driven environments, delivering innovative solutions under tight timelines.

Technical Expertise:

• Deep understanding of emerging technologies like AI, machine learning (ML), AR/VR, and automation tools.
• Familiarity with CMS/MCN platforms, and multimedia formats, enabling you to integrate the latest tools into content creation and distribution workflows.

• Visionary Leadership:

  • Strong leadership and team management skills that foster innovation and encourage creativity in your team.
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams while keeping projects on track, on time, and aligned with company goals.

Project Management Mastery:

• Exceptional organisational and project management abilities, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion.
• Quick, decisive, and strategic in your decision-making, even in the face of complex challenges.

Translate Complexity with Ease:

• You can communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders in a way that’s clear, concise, and impactful, bridging the gap between tech and business teams.
• Strong presentation and influencing skills, empowering you to shape strategic decisions at the highest levels of the company.

What we offer:

• Creative vibes and an international team: 90% of company employees are creators who work from 70+ countries and make awesome positive content for millions of followers worldwide
• Grow, develop, study: 800+ trainings and materials in our internal academy, individual educational courses, transparent knowledge sharing within the company, constant feedback from the manager, no limits to launching new initiatives.
• A tech-savvy approach and carefully structured processes: no bureaucracy, an ecosystem friendly to new ideas, transparent task management, asynchronous communication (fewer meetings and more thoughtful written communication).