Director of Playable Media

THIS IS AN UNPAID, REMOTE VOLUNTEER POSITION. Please read carefully before applying.

Background
Pitch Labs is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that educates, empowers, and inspires young entrepreneurs by providing accessible step-by-step guides, hosting events and workshops, and promoting peer mentorship and development in a community setting. We are 100% volunteer-run and offer all our resources for free online.

Our team at Pitch Labs is working to make entrepreneurship accessible. We strive to redefine who can be an entrepreneur, highlighting that being an entrepreneur is not about having a specific degree but pursuing one's innate curiosity to learn and develop. We strive to rewrite the narrative of what a successful business and entrepreneur looks like, recognizing that struggles are simply steps to success. We strive to help students understand both the value of always being a mentor and mentee and the value of harnessing their creativity regardless of what career they pursue in the future.

What We Need
We are seeking a Director of Playable Media who will lead the development and execution of innovative and engaging interactive experiences across various platforms. These experiences include a podcast on student-run startups, videos showing the day-in-the-life of entrepreneurs, etc. This role involves overseeing the creative and technical aspects of playable media projects, including podcasts, video blogs, and other multimedia content.

*Responsibilities *

Develop and implement the vision and strategy for playable media initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align projects with organizational goals.
Oversee the design and development of content and interactive experiences.
Foster a culture of creativity and innovation within the team.
Establish and maintain project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Work closely with marketing and other departments to ensure cohesive project execution and to maximize reach.
Build partnerships with external vendors and stakeholders as needed.
Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices in playable media.
Analyze user feedback and data to continuously improve and refine projects.

Qualifications:
Experience in Podcast Development, Video Development, and editing.
Proven experience (can be small) in a leadership role in the media industry.
Strong portfolio demonstrating successful playable media projects.
Excellent understanding of user experience, and interactive storytelling.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Time Commitment
THIS IS AN UNPAID, REMOTE #WFH VOLUNTEER POSITION.
Although this is a volunteer role, given our startup-like functioning, we only seek active volunteers who are energized, ready to engage and make an impact.

Please be prepared to contribute at least 5 hours a week for at least the next 6 months. As we invest heavily in training each volunteer, we humbly request that if you are unable to meet this time commitment, that you do not proceed with our application further. We enforce a 24 hour response policy to promote a smooth workflow and mindfulness towards ongoing projects/deadlines that team members are working on.

We are able to accommodate volunteers who need time off for exams, work, family events, etc as long as these commitments are appropriately conveyed as soon as possible.

Benefits
We are a certified Presidential Volunteer Service Award (United States) organization that can award you certified volunteer hours for the time you work. With longevity, we also give all of our volunteers access to exclusive perks such as: advanced Google Workspace features, the flexibility of working remotely, 1:1 coaching/Q&A sessions with industry experts, resume coaching and guidance, internal educational webinars, public recognition of outstanding work on our social platforms, internal networking, and more!