Nashville Public Radio
MANAGER CREATIVE OPERATIONS
Location
: New York, NY (Hybrid) | Full-time Company:
Kaleidoscope About Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope is your daily invitation to the new Scientific Renaissance. We craft premium podcasts and video series at the intersection of science, storytelling, and culture — partnering with the world’s most influential thinkers, institutions, and platforms to reimagine how science and technology are communicated in the 21st century…. and we’re looking for a strategic creative leader to help us do it. About the Role
As Manager, Creative Operations, you’ll work closely with Kaleidoscope’s co-founder and Head of Editorial, Mangesh Hattikudur, to build, refine, and elevate the editorial vision across our growing slate of shows, video formats, and creative initiatives. You’ll serve as both creative consigliere and operational right hand — ensuring that the editorial strategy is seamlessly executed across production, partnerships, talent, and brand storytelling. You’ll help bridge editorial with marketing, sales, and business development, shaping how Kaleidoscope’s creative and commercial narratives align. Responsibilities
Editorial Oversight
Partner with Mangesh to shape Kaleidoscope’s slate into a cohesive network — uniting shows under a shared creative identity. Work with production leads to ensure editorial direction translates smoothly into execution. Serve as a liaison between editorial and video to ensure a consistent creative vision across mediums Develop and maintain a cadence of cross-network moments, specials, and collaborative features. Prepare regular editorial reports for the executive team, highlighting key wins, learnings, and challenges. Category Leadership
Collaborate with leadership to strengthen Kaleidoscope’s leadership in exploring the “New Scientific Renaissance.” Partner on editorial campaigns, brand storytelling, and live activations (e.g., an iHeart Science Fair). Engage with external collaborators to grow Kaleidoscope’s cultural footprint. Draft monthly newsletter communicating editorial and brand highlights to internal and external audiences. Talent Management
Support leadership in identifying, cultivating, and managing a diverse pipeline of mission-aligned creative talent — from hosts to contributors and recurring collaborators. Partner with executive team to build creative proposals, offers, and business cases for new talent. Track and report on ongoing talent relationships and new opportunities across the network. Editorial Operations
Help organize and track Mangesh’s editorial workstreams — ensuring timely communication with the executive team and key departments (sales, marketing, PR, production). Implement and refine systems for managing editorial feedback loops, project tracking, and internal communication. Advertising & Brand Partnerships
Act as a bridge between editorial and sales, aligning creative ideas with brand and client needs. Consolidate editorial input for pitches and decks, attend client meetings when needed, and package edit-forward options for sales to present. You\'d be a great fit if you...
Have 4–7 years of experience in editorial, creative development, or media production. Combine storytelling instincts with strong organizational and strategic skills. Thrive in a cross-functional environment, bridging creative and operational priorities. Communicate clearly and diplomatically across editorial and business contexts. Can maintain a positive attitude in a whirlwind start-up environment (grace under pressure!) Bonus Points For...
Experience working directly with senior editorial leadership or in a “right hand” capacity. Familiarity with podcasting, video production, or science/culture storytelling. Comfort using Notion, Airtable, Slack, and other collaborative tools. Why This Role Matters
Kaleidoscope is redefining how science stories are told — and as Manager, Creative Operations, you’ll help ensure that vision comes to life across every show, platform, and collaboration. You’ll sit at the intersection of strategy and storytelling, helping to weave together editorial integrity, creative innovation, and brand cohesion as the company scales into new mediums and audiences. To Apply
Email your resume, a short note about yourself, and any relevant work samples or links to: contact@kaleidoscope.nyc
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Location
: New York, NY (Hybrid) | Full-time Company:
Kaleidoscope About Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope is your daily invitation to the new Scientific Renaissance. We craft premium podcasts and video series at the intersection of science, storytelling, and culture — partnering with the world’s most influential thinkers, institutions, and platforms to reimagine how science and technology are communicated in the 21st century…. and we’re looking for a strategic creative leader to help us do it. About the Role
As Manager, Creative Operations, you’ll work closely with Kaleidoscope’s co-founder and Head of Editorial, Mangesh Hattikudur, to build, refine, and elevate the editorial vision across our growing slate of shows, video formats, and creative initiatives. You’ll serve as both creative consigliere and operational right hand — ensuring that the editorial strategy is seamlessly executed across production, partnerships, talent, and brand storytelling. You’ll help bridge editorial with marketing, sales, and business development, shaping how Kaleidoscope’s creative and commercial narratives align. Responsibilities
Editorial Oversight
Partner with Mangesh to shape Kaleidoscope’s slate into a cohesive network — uniting shows under a shared creative identity. Work with production leads to ensure editorial direction translates smoothly into execution. Serve as a liaison between editorial and video to ensure a consistent creative vision across mediums Develop and maintain a cadence of cross-network moments, specials, and collaborative features. Prepare regular editorial reports for the executive team, highlighting key wins, learnings, and challenges. Category Leadership
Collaborate with leadership to strengthen Kaleidoscope’s leadership in exploring the “New Scientific Renaissance.” Partner on editorial campaigns, brand storytelling, and live activations (e.g., an iHeart Science Fair). Engage with external collaborators to grow Kaleidoscope’s cultural footprint. Draft monthly newsletter communicating editorial and brand highlights to internal and external audiences. Talent Management
Support leadership in identifying, cultivating, and managing a diverse pipeline of mission-aligned creative talent — from hosts to contributors and recurring collaborators. Partner with executive team to build creative proposals, offers, and business cases for new talent. Track and report on ongoing talent relationships and new opportunities across the network. Editorial Operations
Help organize and track Mangesh’s editorial workstreams — ensuring timely communication with the executive team and key departments (sales, marketing, PR, production). Implement and refine systems for managing editorial feedback loops, project tracking, and internal communication. Advertising & Brand Partnerships
Act as a bridge between editorial and sales, aligning creative ideas with brand and client needs. Consolidate editorial input for pitches and decks, attend client meetings when needed, and package edit-forward options for sales to present. You\'d be a great fit if you...
Have 4–7 years of experience in editorial, creative development, or media production. Combine storytelling instincts with strong organizational and strategic skills. Thrive in a cross-functional environment, bridging creative and operational priorities. Communicate clearly and diplomatically across editorial and business contexts. Can maintain a positive attitude in a whirlwind start-up environment (grace under pressure!) Bonus Points For...
Experience working directly with senior editorial leadership or in a “right hand” capacity. Familiarity with podcasting, video production, or science/culture storytelling. Comfort using Notion, Airtable, Slack, and other collaborative tools. Why This Role Matters
Kaleidoscope is redefining how science stories are told — and as Manager, Creative Operations, you’ll help ensure that vision comes to life across every show, platform, and collaboration. You’ll sit at the intersection of strategy and storytelling, helping to weave together editorial integrity, creative innovation, and brand cohesion as the company scales into new mediums and audiences. To Apply
Email your resume, a short note about yourself, and any relevant work samples or links to: contact@kaleidoscope.nyc
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