Manager, Web Development and Digital Experience (1-Year - Maternity Leave Contract)

Manager, Web Development and Digital Experience (1 Year – Maternity Leave Contract)
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager, Web Development and Digital Experience to oversee and evolve our global network of B2B and B2C digital platforms, including corporate, sales, brand, title-specific, and client-facing experiences. This role is responsible for ensuring our external digital footprint is cohesive, on-brand, high-performing, and technically sound - while delivering seamless, UX-first experiences for a wide range of end users, from buyers and partners to audiences and fans.
The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of website strategy, UX thinking, CMS and WordPress expertise, analytics, SEO, and digital marketing support, and thrives at the intersection of brand, marketing, and technology. This role plays a critical part in unifying our digital experience externally, supporting both content discovery and commercial objectives, while enabling marketing, editorial, sales, and business teams to work smarter and more efficiently.
This role will report to the VP, Marketing, Studios, Rights and Corporate and is a hybrid position requiring in-office attendance at our head office in Toronto for a minimum of three (3) days per week.
The anticipated salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 per year, with final compensation determined by experience and qualifications.
Core Responsibilities & Duties

Own the end-to-end strategy and management of Blue Ant’s digital properties, including corporate, brand, title-specific websites and key platforms such as the screening portal, ensuring best-in-class design, functionality, performance, accessibility, and security
Lead digital experiences across B2B and B2C platforms, including corporate sites, sales, microsites and screening platforms, and consumer-facing sites for content discovery, marketing, and ticketed experiences - always prioritizing clarity, usability, and conversion
Oversee and continuously optimize the screening portal experience, managing updates, UX improvements, content organization, and performance to ensure an intuitive and effective experience for clients and partners + maintaining and inputting metadata for all titles in the screening portal
Own Google Account Manager access, permissions, and integrations, and manage Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and insights
Own Typeform forms and surveys, including integrations, data integrity, and reporting
Act as liaison for monetized video player management (Voltax), supporting implementation, performance tracking, and optimization
Manage relationships with external development and technology partners, ensuring quality delivery, cost control, and clearly defined technical requirements
Continuously evaluate, optimize, and evolve the tools, platforms, and workflows used by internal teams, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Explore and implement AI-powered and automation-driven solutions to streamline website development, content publishing, analytics, and digital experience optimization, ensuring scalable and future-ready practices
Identify emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in digital experience and web development, translating them into practical improvements across platforms
Ensure all digital properties follow web security, privacy, and accessibility best practices and standards

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in digital platforms, websites, or digital experience roles
Proven experience managing multiple websites and CMS platforms, ideally within media, entertainment, or consumer brands
Experience working across both B2B and B2C digital ecosystems, with an understanding of distinct user journeys and business objectives
Strong understanding of UX, SEO, analytics, CRO, and digital performance optimization
Hands-on experience with WordPress and website publishing workflows
Experience working with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, email marketing platforms, and form tools
Strong project management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across creative, marketing, sales, and technical teams
Comfort managing external vendors and translating business objectives into clear technical execution