Hi, I'm Joel Savitt - Architect & Leader of Global Content Operations | 14+ Years of Executive Experience at Google, YouTube & NBCUniversal
I architect global content operations, blending media innovation with tech-driven scale. I thrive on solving complex, large-scale challenges and building operational engines for ambitious ideas. Let's collaborate on impactful work!
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Pioneered early US mobile content and Facebook sponsored web series, marking a significant digital innovation.
Led global content operations at Google, overseeing nine-figure budgets and building operational cores for YouTube Originals.
Can help others by architecting global content operations, developing strategic plans, and solving complex production challenges.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Digital Pioneer
Produced first US mobile content and early Facebook sponsored web series.
✦ New Media
✦ Digital Innovation
Broadcast to Tech Transition
Pivoted from NBCUniversal to YouTube, merging traditional media with tech.
✦ Media
✦ Tech
Scaling Global Content at Google
Led global video production and YouTube Originals, building operational cores.
✦ Global Operations
✦ YouTube Originals
✦ Leadership
Operational Architect at Google
Directed Google Developer Studio and Global Video Production, focusing on efficiency and impact.
✦ Strategic Planning
✦ Process Improvement
💪🏻 Superpowers
Global Content Operations Architect
Building scalable production and post-production frameworks worldwide.
✦ Scaled global production/post-op from 9 to 25 across APAC, EMEA, LATAM.
✦ Established financial frameworks and cross-functional policies for 300+ programs.
✦ Launched 47 shows in one quarter, delivering 924M views.
Strategic Pivot Navigator
Identifying opportunities and driving efficiencies during industry shifts.
✦ Concepted a strategic plan to align 75+ video teams at Google.
✦ Created efficiencies saving over $12M annually.
✦ Secured senior executive buy-in for ecosystem alignment.
Complex Problem Solver
Leading large-scale operational builds and navigating unprecedented challenges.
✦ Led build-out of Google's largest production facility under budget.
✦ Created safety protocols to reopen stages during COVID shutdown.
✦ Collaboratively solved industry-wide operational issues.
I'm excited about
✦ Explore novel partnership opportunities for creators, brands, and causes.
✦ Collaborate with forward-thinking teams to experiment and grow.
✦ Drive impact through innovative content and experiences.
I can help with
✦ Architecting global content operations for ambitious creative projects.
✦ Developing strategic plans to align disparate teams and create efficiencies.
✦ Solving complex, large-scale operational challenges in production environments.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with leaders in emerging creator economy platforms.
✦ Insights into novel monetization strategies for digital content.
✦ Opportunities to collaborate on impactful social or cause-related content initiatives.
