2024 PROGRAM MANAGER (CREATIVE INDUSTRIES)  

Position Summary:
We are looking for a Creative Industry Program Manager to manage and reimagine existing programs, and to be our in-house expert on all things related to the creative industry. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, design and innovation, forward-thinking, impact-oriented, entrepreneurial and a solid networker, having experience working for/with the creative industry and the Swiss and SF Bay Area ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities:

CREATIVE INDUSTRY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (60%)

– Lead project management and successful implementation of creative industry programs

– Liaise and lead coordination with key partners and funders such as Pro Helvetia and higher education arts and design schools in Switzerland and the US

– Liaise with subject matter experts and Silicon Valley network to arrange sessions and visits during programs and increase visibility for programs and events

– Scope trends and new developments in the creative industry to inform the work Swissnex does and the insights we provide to our stakeholders

– Main point of contact for all creative industry related inquiries

– Ensure high quality of support services and track feedback and success of alumni of creative industry programs

– Support design of new programs and continuous improvement of existing ones

– Manage multi-stakeholder budgets for various creative industry programs

CREATIVE INDUSTRY PROGRAM OPS/ADMIN/COMMS SUPPORT (20%)

– Ensure accurate documentation and reporting about creative industry programs

– Steer program communication and marketing efforts in coordination with our communications team

– Collaborate with operations teams to ensure smooth communication and execution of creative industry programs (lead for content and format)

– Push and propose continuous improvement of these processes

– Connect with suppliers and third parties that will play a growing importance in implementing the logistical aspects of the programs (i.e. booth-presence at GDC, etc.)

NETWORK DEVELOPMENT & GENERAL SUPPORT (20%)

– Proactively expand your relevant network (through engagement with the Swiss and US creative industry ecosystems) and for all of Swissnex’s activities

– Proactively contribute to the Swissnex Mentors community

– Support the programs team with implementation of all Swissnex programs (startup bootcamps, university collaborations etc.)

– Support in building a global innovation community