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Membership + Marketing Manager 

Cleveland Scene is looking for a Membership + Marketing Manager to oversee and execute the implementation, management, and growth of Scene’s reader membership program, including various readership engagement projects. Concurrently, the Membership + Marketing Manager is responsible for all marketing efforts for Scene’s ticketed fundraising events and promotions weeks.

Cleveland Scene is a Chava Communications company. Chava Communications (pronounced Ha•vuh) is a modern media, marketing, and events company that connects local businesses with culturally engaged audiences through world-class events, strategic marketing services, and independent journalism. 

Our passion is to create sustainable futures for our local journalism, giving voice to communities, clients, and culture in the markets we serve. 

At Chava, our team is made of people who embody our core values: integrity; transparency; curiosity; humor; agility; innovation; and chutzpah!

The Ideal Candidate

They’re passionate about the role of local, independent journalism in the community, and are excited by the opportunity to connect community members with information, events, and stories that matter to them. 

The Membership + Marketing Manager works in content creation (email newsletters, stories, social media) and technology. They can build a Mailchimp campaign, set up and interpret a Google Analytics report, and work with writers and creatives to deliver a story. They are organized and they’re organizers. They work from a plan but happily adjust as needed while crafting trust-based relationships with all sides of the market: editors, reporters, marketers, advertisers, and readers. 

The ideal candidate can create and implement strategic marketing campaigns while keeping an eye on ticket sales, and drive marketing messaging, placements, and strategic partnerships.

Most of all, this candidate loves learning. The role is multi-dimensional and nobody will have every skill or strength. They’re willing to learn, delegate, and teach others as they help build a program across multiple markets. 

This position’s Membership and Marketing duties operate as a virtuous circle that expands Cleveland Scene’s reach to enhance its position in the community.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Working in partnership with the Chief Marketing Officer, and Publisher, the Membership + Marketing Manager will oversee in-house marketing campaigns (traditional, in-house, and social media)
• Oversee production of event collateral, advertising, marketing, etc. in conjunction with the publisher, marketing, and design team
• Oversee event sponsorship deliverables, and assist the sales team in the development of sponsorship proposals
• Work closely with CMO and Publisher to develop, implement, and manage ticket and marketing strategies to maximize attendance and revenue
• Develop, maintain, and grow strategic partnerships and sponsorships with local, regional, and national businesses, governments, press, charities, and civic organizations
• Draft and/or edit a member solicitation email, welcome series, and thank you emails. 
• Review membership reports, identify trends and concerns, and ensure that fulfillment or customer service questions are being resolved
• Conduct ongoing meetings with our Editorial team regarding reader engagement and membership growth opportunities
• Update shared content calendars that track emails, social media posts, and ads. 
• Participate in donation platform training or member revenue best practices webinars
• Serve as a member of the Events Planning Team who participates in event strategizing, planning, and coordination, and as a lead on some Cleveland Scene community events
• Serve on Cleveland Scene’s social media and audience engagement teams that help elevate Cleveland Scene’s position in the community, build awareness of the Cleveland Scene brand, and drive traffic to clevescene.com

The Successful Membership + Marketing Manager Will:

• Have four or more years of experience in marketing/communications
• Have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) 
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Enjoy working on multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of successfully bringing them from conception to completion
• Be an excellent communicator able to work with a range of personalities at all levels of an organization
• Work well independently and can complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Be experienced with building emails and multi-message campaigns (preferably in Mailchimp) and is comfortable with email testing, reporting, and coding. 
• Be Fluent in e-commerce and social media platforms. 
• Be familiar with Google Analytics and other analytics/metrics tools. 
• Be a wordsmith, an editor, and a storyteller. 
• Know what hooks people, but also look at the data to show you the difference between clicks, engagement, and conversions. 
• Be comfortable with data and people. 
• Be self-directed and organized but also comfortable with how to find answers to uncertain questions. 

PERKS & CULTURE:

We ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, two weeks of paid time off, two weeks in paid holiday time off, health and dental benefits, and a 401k retirement plan, the job also comes with perks! 

• Events & Entertainment: Our employees are privy to tickets to dozens of events, concerts, and festivals around the city. You’ll have the opportunity to attend some of the most unique and engaging events, on us.

• Culture, Flexibility & Atmosphere: We work hard and play hard. Our team is made up of passionate and creative people who believe in what we do. Cleveland Scene offers a casual, fast-paced work environment where you can grow your career and make a difference in the community in an inclusive and non-corporate space. We also offer flexible work-from-home/hybrid options.

NEXT STEPS:

• Submit resume and cover letter to [email protected] w/subject line: Membership + Marketing Manager Application 

• No resume will be considered without a cover letter

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• 401k program
• Paid Personal Time Off
• Paid maternity leave

Job Type: Full-Time, exempt

Salary: $65,000+

Chava Communications

WHO WE ARE

fresh is a global company headquartered in New York offering a full lifestyle line spanning skincare, lip care, bodycare, and fragrance in over a dozen countries. We’ve created a warm, inspiring environment with world-class benefits that encourages our teams to dream big, because that’s how we got here. Whether developing a breakthrough formula, designing a marketing campaign, or welcoming guests in our shops, you are hand-picked to join us on our journey to make the world more beautiful one heartfelt experience at a time. Because beauty is more than skin deep. And fresh is more than a brand…it’s a feeling.

Here at fresh, we intentionally foster a spirit of belonging. We celebrate our diversity and support every employee to feel welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. By embracing curiosity and collaboration, we recognize that our differences strengthen us.

We are an Education and Events team driven by a passion for all things beauty (especially skincare!). We create education and events materials for North America, keeping our eye on local market trends while always pushing the envelope to be leaders on the sales floor. As a team we are open minded, solution oriented, service driven, and enthusiastic. We work collaboratively with our cross functional and retail partners to deliver best in class materials for our field team and constantly seek feedback from the field to ensure we are meeting and exceeding their needs. The sky is the limit.

Your Impact to the role:

• Partner with Senior Manager to understand strategy, sales objectives, and design and deliver education strategy and curriculum to support North American business objectives and goals directly related to all retailers: Sephora US, Sephora at Kohl’s, Sephora CAD, Sephora MX, Ulta Beauty, Nordstrom, Bluemercury, fresh Shops
• Support in developing education assets for ongoing and seasonal programs. This includes product launch education, in-store consultation tools, how-to’s, video scripts, product soundbites and selling tips, etc.
• Align training content with retailer training initiatives such as Sephora New Store Openings, Nordstrom Stay & Play trainings, Ulta Beauty Daily Micro Training videos, etc.
• Collaborate with Sales & Education field team to ensure alignment of strategies and action on feedback
• Partner with Senior Manager, Education and Events to understand strategy, sales objectives, and develop and deliver event strategy – directive, collateral, samples, etc. to support North America business objectives and goals directly related to all retailers: Sephora US, Sephora CAD, Sephora MX, Ulta Beauty, Nordstrom, fresh Shops
• Support in hosting virtual event moments, including Beauty School Lives at Ulta Beauty, Nordstrom Beauty Trend Events, Sephora Digital Events, etc.
• Partner with Sephora to secure FSC-led priority events
• Track Event Goals and Results

Your impact in your first year:

• Initiate program development for retailer events to ensure events meet brand’s strategic and financial objectives
• Act as point person for cross-functional teams and all field events
• Be fully versed infresh internal processes and continuously come up with ways of improving fresh processes

WHO YOU ARE

You have:

• 3-4 Years of Experience Required in Education & Events and Retail/Sales with consumer goods, beauty experience a plus
• Video creation experience (script writing, editing, on screen talent)
• Digital savviness and proficiency with key e-retail and social media platforms
• Proven Project Management Skills
• Exceptional Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Proactively make recommendations on process improvement and new ways of working
• Ambition to learn more, with a curious mindset
• Strong passion for the beauty industry
• You are an out-of-the-box thinker with a Sky’s the Limit mentality

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Training & Development and Culture

• Fresh and LVMH Sponsored Trainings and Workshops for Personal and Professional Development
• Opportunities for networking and building relationships with LVMH Community and Network
• Opportunities to join internal communities: DEIB Council, Sustainability Champions, LVMH Employee Resource Groups

Mental Health Support

• Free professional consultation, referrals and counseling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free 24/7 confidential mental health support

Paid Time Off and Flexibility

• Comprehensive paid time off inclusive of Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
• Two fully-remote weeks throughout the year to encourage flexibility; additional holiday weeks remote

Fertility and Family Planning

• Fertility Services, Maternity and Newborn Support, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance, including cryopreservation when part of fertility treatment
• Paid Parental Leave (Inclusive of Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Surrogacy) at eligibility
• Travel & lodging for those who can’t access care
• Back-up dependent Care and Tutoring

Fresh and LVMH ‘Perks’ and Discounts

• Fresh In-Store Discounts and Gratis
• LVMH Group Friends and Family Sales across all divisions within LVMH: Wines and Spirits, Watches and Jewelry, Perfumes and Cosmetics, Fashion and Leather Goods, etc.
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits through Wage Works
• Additional Health Club Discounts, Sporting/Entertainment Ticket Discounts, Insurance Discounts (Pet, renters, home)

Health Care

• Medical, dental and vision

Retirement and Additional Benefits

• 401k with Company Match + Additional Employer Contribution at eligibility

Fresh provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to fostering a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on all protected categories.

Fresh

About Bubble Agency

Bubble Agency is at the heart of the fast-paced and innovative media and entertainment industry. We are the leading global full-service boutique agency, providing PR, marketing and events expertise to the film, broadcast, media technology, sports and AV industries.

In our 24-year history, we have launched some of the most exciting technological innovations that shape the way we consume media today and our clients are behind some of the most popular content on screen. None of our achievements would have been possible without our amazingly talented team.

And this is your opportunity to join Team Bubble! You will be part of an inspiring team that rewards talent and creativity and develops potential. We are proud to have been a finalist for the 2022 PRCA Dare Awards’ ‘Team Culture and Community Award’ and at the 2023 UK Company Culture Awards in the ‘Best Agency To Work For’ category, and we continue to place our team and their well-being at the heart of everything we do.

The right candidate will share our company values, be passionate about communications, media and technology, and enjoy being part of a sociable team and attending international trade shows. We are headquartered in Holborn, London, with an office in Los Angeles and team members in New York, Portland, and Dubai.

Our values

● Teamwork

● Ambition

● Consideration

● Transparency

If you like the sound of us, we would like to hear from you. To apply for the role, please send your CV and a 100-word cover letter or video on why you’d like to be a Bubble to Emma Pritchard at [email protected].

Job title: Account Manager

Role Overview: Account Managers are the backbone of the account team, ensuring all their accounts are run efficiently and effectively. They mastermind media sell-ins and drive and support their team to meet, and exceed, coverage targets and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities. They are expected to network and maintain a healthy pool of lucrative media relationships that they call upon to secure stand-out coverage. They are super responsive to, and understanding of, client requests; they ensure all deadlines are met and all written content is created to a high standard and is error-free, and make certain that account reporting and admin run like clockwork.

Account Responsibilities

Campaign planning and delivery:

• Accountable for developing campaign plans against client KPIs; ensure these are agreed for each client. Responsible for delivering on these plans, making sure client expectations are met and exceeded, and all deadlines met
• Responsible for flagging any gaps or lack of coverage/results to AD; devise ways to meet monthly KPIs, working in sync with AE/JAE
• Reporting: responsible for ensuring client trackers are updated daily and monthly client reports are produced to a high quality and on time
• Proactive media planning: responsible for planning how your team will meet monthly media targets and accountable for delivering on them
• Coverage monitoring: oversee the collation of coverage; inform your clients of coverage wins as they happen
• Writing: lead on all writing and proof-reading tasks; writing content or managing delegation to a Bubble writer, critiquing and ensuring accuracy before delivering to the client
• Assessing and pitching speaking opportunities to clients
• Regularly take award opportunities to clients, handle drafts and submit on client’s behalf
• Be an active contributor to team brainstorms; ensure ideas are developed and presented to clients to keep accounts fresh
• Ensure exceptional attention to detail in all your work, continually refine your written and verbal skills and your ability to present complex industry information to target audiences
• Bring excellent time management, think on your feet, juggle multiple tasks and prioritise

Client relationships:

• AMs are the main point of contact for all their clients, taking a proactive lead on all client communications, including responding to client emails, leading client calls and face-to-face meetings
• Responsible for providing well thought-out advice and recommendations to clients on the best approach for media opportunities and communications-related or industry questions
• Accountable for handling and solving any client issues, drawing on expertise from the AD and input from JAEs/AEs
• Recognise when things are going off track, raise this with the account team, devise ways to overcome these to avoid client losses or decreases in retainer revenues
• Get to know your clients inside and out by building a solid rapport

Media relationships:

• Mainstream media and influencer relations: achieve big-ticket tier one coverage by building and maintaining high-level media contacts; devise creative and targeted pitches; work with AD to target them with client news, stories and feature ideas, resulting in coverage for clients
• Proactive sector media relations: work hard to produce creative pitches, think of ways to sell-in to the media and secure solid, appropriate coverage for all clients
• Establish and build relationships with tier-one press for all your clients in the sectors they play in. Suggest new ways to engage and communicate to ensure close relationships are built and maintained
• Regularly review and assess press lists
• Proactively monitor the news landscape; provide clients with news hijacking opportunities and successfully sell-in comment responses
• News distribution: oversee the distribution of content to client’s target media; work with AE/JAE to assess if outlets are covering client news. If not, work together to establish why
• Support the development of client and Bubble’s profile with analyst houses; research and share ideas of how Bubble and its clients can work with them with AD

Growing accounts and new business:

• Upselling: adopt a commercial mindset at all times to ensure clients are aware of all our services and how we can meet any additional needs they may have
• Support new business pitches by contributing high-level campaign ideas and research; attend pitches and present to the prospect
• New business preparation: research prospects and share ideas with AD

Managing your account team(s):

• Take charge of managing AEs, JAEs, graduates and interns under your charge. Monitor workload and time, share clear deadlines and ensure they are prioritising
• Get to know your team and be a hands-on manager. Listen, motivate and inspire your team. Be open to collaboration but push them to self-problem solve for their own growth
• Ensure your team know their responsibilities on each account, set clear KPIs and hold them accountable
• Ensure communication lines are in place and appropriate for each team member
• Capacity planning: manage the time and output of your JAEs/AEs to ensure clients are being serviced adequately. Work with AD to monitor and adjust service levels accordingly

Company Responsibilities

• Tradeshows, events and awards: provide support for local and international tradeshows; lead your clients’ presence; plan and book press meetings, ensure the news schedule is met and show previews are fulfilled. Attend local events and award ceremonies for networking opportunities
• Organise brainstorm sessions and be an active participant
• Lead by example and be a champion of the Bubble values – TEAMWORK, AMBITION, CONSIDERATION, TRANSPARENCY
• Feed your passion for technology and business, and inspire this passion in others. Be curious about the industries we work in and the changing media landscape. Start to create connections by attending industry events, keep up to date on industry trends by regularly reading industry news and subscribing to key publications, be an active participant in relevant forums and on social media
• Contribute regularly to Bubble’s social media and online presence
• Interact with the other JAMs/AMs to share knowledge and best practices, work together to problem-solve and provide recommendations
• Play your part in achieving the company KPIs
• Actively participate in company welfare initiatives. Be mindful of your team’s wellbeing and flag any concerns
• Keep your knowledge and skills with key tools/technology up to date to ensure operational efficiency
• Take on any ad-hoc admin duties and volunteer to help out

Reporting to: Account Director

Salary and Benefits: The AM will be offered a fantastic package including:

• Competitive basic salary
• Annual performance-based bonus
• 21 days’ holiday, plus Christmas period closure break (25 days annually in total)
• Additional holiday days awarded for long service
• Flexible working patterns/hours
• 3pm Friday finish for 8-weeks during the summer
• Healthcare
• Annual bucket list scheme 
• Training and development program
• Laptop

Our Recruitment Process: Once a CV has been accepted the candidate will go through the following process:

Stage 1 – Initial video interview with Talent Manager

Stage 2 – Task completion

Stage 3 – Video interview with Head of Americas and Account Director. Present PR Planning task

Stage 4 – Final interview/presentation with CEO, Managing Director and Talent Manager

Candidate Specifics: Our new Bubble must:

• Have 2-4 years PR experience
• A proven track record of successfully implemented PR campaigns for a range of clients
• Understand the difference between B2B and B2C PR
• Demonstrate a passion technology and business
• Demonstrate an understanding of the media landscape and where it is heading
• Be a media hound who’s passionate about pitching and selling in stories
• Be an excellent timekeeper, able to think on their feet and juggle multiple tasks with tight deadlines
• Be experienced in new business pitching
• Driven, ambitious and willing to contribute to the business
• Be prepared and able to work a tradeshow and travel
• Be proficient and active on social media
• Have good positive energy with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Solid good written and verbal communication skills

Proficient with our key tools:

• Canva, Hootsuite, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, YouTube, TikTok
• Microsoft Office and Google Drive

Bubble Agency

Position:

Multimedia Sales Manager

About the Company:

Our client is a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. They’ve always been in the business of telling stories, but they’re more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest’s largest media organizations, they are leaders in the business of print and digital news, broadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.

The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you’ll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. They believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.

About You:

Are you looking for a role that offers you a flexible work schedule, the ability to influence your own earning potential and the opportunity to contribute to important work in the community? As a Multimedia Sales Manager you will leverage your knowledge of sales and account management to sell marketing solutions and advertising across both print and digital formats. You will demonstrate your creativity, drive, and passion in developing sales strategies, prospecting new clients, growing existing clients, and fearlessly asking for the sale. You thrive on the win and on building relationships within in your community, and you have a knack for assessing and translating business needs and challenges into a successful advertising and/or marketing solutions.

In this role, it is paramount to maintain strong communication with both clients and internal parties. The company specializes in adapting to clients’ needs, and as such, clients need to be confident in your ability to put their vision to the page and screen, as well as direct in-house designers to do the same. You are not just selling a product, but an investment in clear messaging from a trusted source.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and prepare monthly/quarterly sales strategies within assigned territory to meet revenue goals
• Demonstrate clear understanding of all products and services and effectively communicate how they provide value to different businesses and industries
• Prospect to acquire new business; prepare and deliver customized proposals and presentations to clients
• Manage the day-to day relationships with existing clients, including analyzing their business, conducting business reviews, providing solutions, resolving issues and serving as an extension of their business
• Examine current clients for unmet needs; present recommended solutions and share new product capabilities
• Complete thorough needs analysis for every client to make a clear connection between company products and the return on investment
• Effectively communicate and offer input between the client and our creative department to help facilitate an effective campaign
• Share knowledge, experience and information in order to optimize overall team sales strategies and team effectiveness
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Key Success Factors:

• Strategy Deployment – Creates and develops unique strategies for prospecting and managing campaigns
• Research and Retention – Demonstrates an ability to research new industries and markets and apply findings to campaigns
• Relationship Building – Maintains relationships with both clients and prospects in order to strengthen and grow the book of business
• Setting Aim – Can manage company and personal goals in order to generate revenue
• Self-Development – Can adapt to a changing environment with new and different projects and campaigns; pushes oneself to rise to the challenge

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience in sales and marketing
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company
• Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company

Your Skills and Attributes:

• Open to development, with a drive to take on new projects and challenges; curious to learn more
• Comfortable working independently and communicating with clients and prospects confidently
• Fearless to bring new ideas to the table, both internally and externally
• Adept at both building and developing relationships; ready to handle change
• Customer focused mindset, with an ability to adapt to different personalities
• Exceptional follow-through and perseverance; comfortable following up with prospects
• Ability to think strategically in prospecting and developing campaigns
• Flexibility to sell a wide range of products and services
• Excellent communication skills and ability to close
• Organized, with close attention to detail

Grey Search + Strategy

About Us:

Targeted Victory is a full-service marketing agency providing optimized outcomes in the digital age. We are made up of fresh thinking, curious minded, supportive, and team oriented individuals. Our clients, including national political and international decision makers, count on our team of top strategists to provide comprehensive solutions and strategic counsel on public affairs, advertising, media planning, fundraising and reputation management.

We have collectively raised our clients more than $1.8 billion in online fundraising, managed over $375 million in digital advertising, delivered over 17.5 billion emails and 5 billion text messages, and have sold and fulfilled over 3.5 million units of merchandise.

Targeted Victory is the proud recipient of the 2022 Washington Post Top Workplaces, 2022 Reed Award for Best Employer, 2021 Campaign Tech Award for Best Employer, and the 2021 Reed Award for Best Employer: Work-From-Home Transition.

Job Summary:

Targeted Victory is looking for individuals with education, interest and/or experience in issue management and communications to join our team as a Director on the Corporate team. This position will work on multiple accounts and serve as a media expert within a larger team, experience with energy and related issues is a plus. Ideal candidates will have experience distilling complex right of center policy issues at the federal or state level into a messaging and communication strategy. Applicants must be able to work in person at our Arlington, VA office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help support media relations efforts in a client facing role
• Developing and executing communications plans – including content development and media strategies
• Strong project management skills to coordinate offline and online campaigns; integrating various public affairs tools and tactics

Position Requirements:

• 6-8 years of relevant experience at an agency, in policy on Capitol Hill, in the administration, or at a think tank.
• Understanding of the communications landscape and how various communications channels work (i.e. digital, print, social, broadcast).
• Experience managing multi-faceted communications campaigns (paid/earned, national/local).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Criminal Background Checks

Targeted Victory offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Targeted Victory provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Targeted Victory complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Targeted Victory expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Targeted Victory employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Targeted Victory

Job Title: Manager, Public Relations

Reports To: Senior Director, External Communications

Department: Communications

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary:

Square Enix, the company behind some of the world’s most popular action and RPG brands, including FINAL FANTASY, KINGDOM HEARTS and Life is Strange, is seeking a motivated and creative Public Relations professional to join our team. The right candidate will have the demonstrated ability to work in a fast-moving, dynamic organization and have a track record of generating top results. They will excel at both developing and executing winning communications plans with precision.

The candidate will possess a deep understanding of traditional and digital media strategies, as well as the latest trends in marketing and strategic communications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute high-impact, creative PR campaigns for the North American/LATAM region
• Maintain strong relationships with game enthusiast media and beat reporters at top-tier media outlets
• Work cross-functionally as the North American PR expert, driving successful game launches for titles across the Square Enix portfolio
• Manage external PR agencies to drive campaign execution in North America/LATAM
• Write and edit press releases, pitches, PR plans, and related materials
• Drive PR strategy for titles across the Square Enix game portfolio
• Plan digital and physical events for the company’s high-profile games
• Keep current on trends, issues, and news about the business and consumer sides of the video game industry
• Successfully managed complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges and reactive media issues
• Other related duties as required

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 4-6 years of Public Relations experience
• Knowledge of AP writing style
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• Work experience with international corporations and Live Services, a plus

Competencies, Skills and Attributes:

• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage several projects with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written communication and public speaking skills
• Independent worker (i.e., takes the initiative and works well with little supervision)
• Flexibility to work outside core business hours as needed, such as to interface with international teams
• Able to travel both domestically and internationally
• Passion for gaming
• Conversational Japanese language skills are not mandatory, but they are a plus

Square Enix America

Position:

Multimedia Sales Manager

About the Company:

Our client is a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. They’ve always been in the business of telling stories, but they’re more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest’s largest media organizations, they are leaders in the business of print and digital news, broadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.

The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you’ll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. They believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.

About You:

Are you looking for a role that offers you a flexible work schedule, the ability to influence your own earning potential and the opportunity to contribute to important work in the community? As a Multimedia Sales Manager you will leverage your knowledge of sales and account management to sell marketing solutions and advertising across both print and digital formats. You will demonstrate your creativity, drive, and passion in developing sales strategies, prospecting new clients, growing existing clients, and fearlessly asking for the sale. You thrive on the win and on building relationships within in your community, and you have a knack for assessing and translating business needs and challenges into a successful advertising and/or marketing solutions.

In this role, it is paramount to maintain strong communication with both clients and internal parties. The company specializes in adapting to clients’ needs, and as such, clients need to be confident in your ability to put their vision to the page and screen, as well as direct in-house designers to do the same. You are not just selling a product, but an investment in clear messaging from a trusted source.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and prepare monthly/quarterly sales strategies within assigned territory to meet revenue goals
• Demonstrate clear understanding of all products and services and effectively communicate how they provide value to different businesses and industries
• Prospect to acquire new business; prepare and deliver customized proposals and presentations to clients
• Manage the day-to day relationships with existing clients, including analyzing their business, conducting business reviews, providing solutions, resolving issues and serving as an extension of their business
• Examine current clients for unmet needs; present recommended solutions and share new product capabilities
• Complete thorough needs analysis for every client to make a clear connection between company products and the return on investment
• Effectively communicate and offer input between the client and our creative department to help facilitate an effective campaign
• Share knowledge, experience and information in order to optimize overall team sales strategies and team effectiveness
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Key Success Factors:

• Strategy Deployment – Creates and develops unique strategies for prospecting and managing campaigns
• Research and Retention – Demonstrates an ability to research new industries and markets and apply findings to campaigns
• Relationship Building – Maintains relationships with both clients and prospects in order to strengthen and grow the book of business
• Setting Aim – Can manage company and personal goals in order to generate revenue
• Self-Development – Can adapt to a changing environment with new and different projects and campaigns; pushes oneself to rise to the challenge

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience in sales and marketing
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company
• Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company

Your Skills and Attributes:

• Open to development, with a drive to take on new projects and challenges; curious to learn more
• Comfortable working independently and communicating with clients and prospects confidently
• Fearless to bring new ideas to the table, both internally and externally
• Adept at both building and developing relationships; ready to handle change
• Customer focused mindset, with an ability to adapt to different personalities
• Exceptional follow-through and perseverance; comfortable following up with prospects
• Ability to think strategically in prospecting and developing campaigns
• Flexibility to sell a wide range of products and services
• Excellent communication skills and ability to close
• Organized, with close attention to detail

Grey Search + Strategy

About Cramer-Krasselt

Cramer-Krasselt is one of the largest independent agencies with over $500 million in billing and 74% of our revenue from digital and social. More than integrated, we are totally interconnected to optimize and synergize every marketing communication effort for maximum impact.

With a mission to Make Friends, Not Ads®, C-K has built a reputation for changing perceptions and behaviors that significantly move the purchase needle. It’s how we helped Porsche achieve 11 years of consecutive record-breaking sales, how Corona continues to be one of the top imports, how Pacifico grew 19% to become the ninth largest selling beer in just two years and how Tropicana broke all PepsiCo brand testing records, just to name a few.

We have done it by a very different organizational structure, interconnecting an ever-expanding range of disciplines from strategic branding to digital, social, analytics, media/programmatic, e-commerce, SEM, PR, UX, influencer and more.

Major brands include Alzheimer’s Association, Cedar Fair (Knott’s Berry Farm, Cedar Point and 13 additional properties), Cintas, Corona, Pacifico, Porsche, Spirit Airlines, Cat’s Pride, Naked and Tropicana.

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PR/Social Coordinator

The PR/Social team is looking to add an entry-level employee to their team. We’re looking for someone who is curious, hardworking and thinks expansively when it comes to strategy and problem-solving. The role will provide opportunity for creative thinking within an integrated environment, with involvement at every step for client work. The right team member will understand how to utilize their skills in a cross-discipline, analytical and innovative agency and strive for work that feeds the client’s strategy and overall business goal.

About the role:

• Demonstrates understanding of and implements social media tools, including but not limited to social listening and influencer database
• Understands influencer marketing; assists in developing and executing multiple programs simultaneously
• Ability to develop and execute flawless community management, following response grids, decision trees and content calendars
• Develops content, channel and social listening conversation audits in a timely fashion
• Ability to deliver campaign reporting and draw insights from data
• Understands the strategic role of social media and public relations within a larger campaign context
• Provide team support by attending meetings on time, meeting deadlines, and proactively troubleshoots problems
• Builds media lists for traditional outlets; identify and work with reporters; demonstrate network of traditional and online media contacts.
• Write, edit and proofread materials ensuring quality and consistency with appropriate writing styles.
• Provide team support by attending meetings on time, meeting deadlines, proactively troubleshoots problems and drafts error-free recaps.

About you:

• 1 – 3 years of experience in social media; previous internship experience is a plus
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Detail orientated, ability to coordinate logistics and track communications
• Experience working within hospitality or tourism industries preferred
• You’re proactive and interested in learning all things social media

We have returned to the office 3 days a week and are excited about the opportunity for in-person collaboration, and the value these relationships bring to managing, mentoring, teamwork, and culture. We are also committed to providing an environment that allows for work/life balance and C-Kers work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

Cramer-Krasselt

We are partnering with a growing BioPharma to add an Associate Director/Director of US Corporate Communications to their Communications team. They are looking for a motivated and hard-working individual contributor who can act as the main touch point here in the US for the Global communications team.

This position will report directly to the Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Head.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to US communication strategy, coherently with the overall company communication plan.
• Execution of the US Communication plan in the assigned area of accountability, in line with mission, vision and corporate objectives.
• Work closely with others in the Corporate Communications department to develop messaging, press releases, contributed articles, event strategy and media relations strategy for announcements and/or corporate marketing campaigns.
• Seek new methods and creative strategies to increase internal and external awareness of key events and other topics of interest.
• Tracking of KPI and awareness of Communication initiatives.
• Coordination with External Agencies and Suppliers.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8-10 years experience working closely with pre commercial/commercialized life sciences corporate communication departments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communication or related fields. Master’s degree and experience in the Life Sciences industry a plus.
• Strong PR and media relations experience with mainstream, trade and scientific media.
• The aptitude to serve as an individual contributor who is excited to have daily collaboration with media outlets, executive leadership team, as well as the global corporate communication lead out of headquarters.
• Content creation for websites and social networks (LinkedIn, Facebook); Social media analytics; Digital Campaign management; Webinar organization; media relations; Copy writing and editing.

Meet

Comsint, the award-winning communications and marketing agency, is hiring a Senior Manager of Media Relations. This media maven will work collaboratively with our team of former award-winning journalists and clients to get media results that matter.

Our entrepreneurial agency model immerses our teams in our clients’ businesses to develop and execute data-driven strategies that build reputation and drive volume. We give our teams the encouragement and flexibility to do the work they love.

Responsibilities:

• Execute media relations programs focused on proactive storytelling for clients and inclusive of, local stories, national stories, trade media.
• Build and maintain relationships with members of the media
• Secure meaningful coverage and media placements.
• Draft and edit key messages and media materials for announcements or executives, including talking points, Q&As, and press releases.
• Work collaboratively with team members.
• Recommend and implement initiatives that will improve the public’s perception of clients.
• Build a strong understanding of client industries and business models.
• Maintain the agency’s media contact lists and database.
• Bring proactive, positive storytelling to life for clients at the corporate level, ensuring excellence from initial idea to execution.

Experience that contributes to your success

• Minimum of 5 years of previous public relations work experience is required
• Demonstrated media relations success including strategy development, existing relationships with media, and an ability to secure coverage is required.  
• Demonstrated communication campaign success including media placements
• The ability to write coherently and produce “client ready” materials
• Ability to innovate and develop creative solutions and new programs
• Ability to work with teams and individuals to get results.
• Strong understanding of the current media environment
• Desire to work in a people-first organization that prides itself on the highest caliber of work

About Comsint

Comsint is an integrated communications agency purpose, built for today’s constantly changing and increasingly complex world. Our award-winning agency platform brings the expertise of a global firm paired with the service and transparency of a boutique. At Comsint, we are guided by a simple promise: provide clients with seasoned, world-class talent that rolls up their sleeves and works relentlessly to help clients tell their stories and unlock new value.

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