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Are you a talented communicator with a passion for connecting with people? Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly motivated Communications Assistant to join our team!

As a Communications Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our internal and external communications efforts. Your attention to detail and strong writing skills will be essential in delivering clear and compelling messages to our target audience.

Why Choose Us?

• Exciting Industry: Be part of a dynamic field, where each day brings new challenges and opportunities.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a supportive team, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Professional Growth: Expand your skills and knowledge with ongoing training and development.
• Impactful Role: Your communication expertise will directly influence our brand’s reputation and success.
• Diverse Projects: Engage in various communication initiatives, from media relations to content creation.

Responsibilities:

• The Communications Specialist will coordinate and develop marketing and communications platforms and policies, programs, and campaigns
• In this position, the Marketing and Communications assistant will maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the market while identifying opportunities for new products and services
• Drive product adoption and promotion
• Collaborate in the development of new products
• Compose, develop, evaluate and conduct training on marketing activities, strategies, and policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading abilities
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and analytics platforms
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Creative thinking and ability to generate innovative ideas
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience in graphic design or video editing is a plus

Join our team and be part of a vibrant and collaborative work environment where your communication skills will be valued. Apply now to become our Communications Assistant and contribute to the success of our organization!

Core X Plug

We’re hiring a full time, in office (not remote) Studio Coordinator to act as our Kansas City office manager, working with a staff of 12, and reporting to the Director of Human Resources.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of experience in a related administrative role. In addition to primary office management duties, the Kansas City Studio Coordinator will also assist with some company-wide administrative projects. Hoerr Schaudt is based in Chicago.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Four+ years of relevant professional experience (design industry preferred)
• A positive and cheerful attitude, representative of the studio and company
• Able to problem solve, be proactive and work as a team player

Skills and Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize time and resources efficiently
• Strong follow-through skills and close attention to detail
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of the team
• Ability to operate well under pressure and deadlines
• Experience resolving common office IT issues
• Microsoft office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Adobe Suite – InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
• SharePoint experience (preferred)

Primary Responsibilities

• Answer the company main line and redirect callers to the appropriate party
• Maintain Kansas City Office:
• Keep inventory of and order office snacks and supplies.
• Keep the office clean and presentable. Submit work orders when needed.
• Assist with IT issues that require in-person assistance.
• Coordinate company events for KC Office (and companywide as needed)
• Assist in reconciling administrative expenses
• Assist administrative team with company-wide initiatives
• Support calendars and scheduling of events and travel for senior leadership
• Oversee and maintain company processes and procedures

Please refer to our careers page on our website for more information about benefits.

If you are interested and meet the requirements of in this position, e-mail us at [email protected].

Must include: Resume, possible start date, requested salary range, three professional references

Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects

Public Relations Coordinator or Senior PR Coordinator

Are you someone who likes to tell stories? Do you want to develop your talent while making an immediate impact as part of a team? Interested in growing your career at a rapidly expanding PR firm? Then we need you on the 10 to 1 Public Relations team!

10 to 1 Public Relations is an award-winning traditional PR firm that works with interesting and diverse clients from across the globe. We have a “No Jerks” policy which refers to both co-workers and clients. We are a “no drama” office.

10 to 1 Public Relations has grown dramatically over the last few years. We are seeking a full-time, public relations professional to help our clients share their stories and achieve their public relations goals. Some of our work includes:

• Media relations such as pitching reporters (local, national and trade) and writing press releases and articles (not blogs) to secure media placements (online, print, TV & radio)
• New market and/or new product related media launches
• Growing client recognition through award nominations and speaker submissions

You’ll be part of a team expected to play an important role in it all; involved in client-facing tasks, strategy creation and implementation duties. Ultimately, you’ll be an important part of helping our team achieve the client’s stated goals, meaning you must:

• Be able to prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks at the same time
• Have strong interpersonal skills to communicate with clients and journalists as well as collaborate with team members
• Be an excellent writer
• Enjoy telling stories in unique ways

Additional info:

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Vision and Dental benefits
• PR Pros with communications experience or a PR-focused degree encouraged to apply.
• Career transition and entry level candidates with demonstrated writing skills and applicable experience will be considered.
• Salary range for a coordinator starts in low/mid $40s and we have a track record of rewarding and promoting coordinators quickly
• We are hybrid, and you will be expected to work in the office two days a week, and remotely 3 days each week. Our offices are in Scottsdale near the 101 and Via de Ventura.
• Only currently local candidates need apply.

To learn more about our clients, approach and philosophy, visit us at 10to1pr.com

Still interested? Tell us your story! Send your resume and cover letter explaining why you want to be part of our team to josh (at) 10to1pr.com .

10 to 1 Public Relations

Our client, an international Gaming Company with offices in Irvine is looking for a Bilingual Japanese Project Manager to join their team. As the Project Communications Manager, you will act as a bridge team member between Japan and the US headquarters. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role and take the lead on communication initiatives between their US and Japan offices.

Hybrid work schedule in Irvine.

Salary Range: $66-85K

Bonus yearly potential: 25%

Duties:

• Work closely with global teams to ensure goals, objectives, and deliverables are on schedule
• Provide Japanese to English bilingual translations as needed to ensure project success
• Identify key differences between the Japan and US markets as they pertain to project needs
• Understand the unique temperament and needs of the various stakeholders in order to provide guidance to internal teams
• Actively communicate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve an open pipeline of dialogue and collaboration between offices
• Lead weekly video conference meetings with Japanese office
• Translate a variety of project materials including but not limited to product presentations, pricing matrixes, marketing plans, product reports, and emails
• Interpret on behalf of internal departments and key dev staff at conference meetings and calls, external press conferences, developer interviews, and panel discussions
• Stay on top of news and announcements relating to the company’s brands and intellectual properties

Qualifications:

• At least 4 years’ of Project Management experience within the gaming industry preferred
• Experience working with international teams
• Fully bilingual in English and Japanese with excellent understanding of both cultures
• Business level fluency in Japanese required.
• Knowledge of US and Japanese gaming and/or entertainment markets and audiences
• Strong project management and negotiation skills
• Proven success managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office suite of products (Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must be flexible with evening hours to accommodate Japanese business hours

If you are Project Manager, bilingual in Japanese and a passion for gaming, we highly encourage you to apply!

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Syndicatebleu

Our client is looking for a contract Director of Internal Communications to manage the development and implementation of the company’s internal communications strategy, as well as oversee the tactics and tools required to increase employee satisfaction and drive business results across the company!

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Work directly with business leaders to identify needs, objectives, and strategies to create plans and processes to engage employees; partner with Human Resources (HR) on intranet benefits
• Establish innovative new programs that have scale to increase engagement across multiple networks
• Create new channels to reach employees with core messages; develop and drive a messaging framework that engages and inspires
• Determine ongoing needs and develop strategies and plans to address those needs through a variety of methods and touch points
• Implement reporting mechanisms for sharing measurements around success and areas of improvement
• Manage editorial calendar and content on corporate channels while balancing input from key internal stakeholders across a range of businesses and geographies
• Determine types of charities aligned with the business globally; establish a framework that allows the company to give globally and locally, while identifying top external charity partners
• Act as a leader for global communications by guiding regional and business-level talent

What you’ll need to excel:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 7 years of experience with internal employee communications
• Experience with Microsoft Office

It’d be great if you also have:

• 10 years of experience in employee and HR communications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clean, organized, and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative work relationships both internally and externally
• Self-motivated work style; able to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively supervise, coach and influence employees

*This is a contract position from November – April

TalentBridge

Who You Are:

The Integrated Producer performs traditional broadcast and digital production work but also works outside the scope traditional broadcast avenues of distribution and vendors (i.e., events, interactive, etc.).

Act as a champion of Media Arts in sourcing and engaging emerging and existing talent across an endless spectrum of media, including: film, TV programs, exhibits; design; digital & mobile platforms; live events; games; and merchandising, to name a few.

Qualifications

• BA or equivalent work experience preferred
• 4-7 years of experience in production
• Has solid editorial knowledge
• Has strong musical knowledge
• Understand computer applications relevant to job function

What You’ll Do:

• Create and maintain timelines and budgets for web projects including live-action components
• Work with project management to keep all assets moving through the approval process and on time.
• Work with Creative teams to determine the scope of a project and the necessary pieces needed to gather together.
• Discover vendors to collaborate with that will deliver the highest quality creative product and stay true to the vision of the Creatives.
• Work with Business Affairs on the bidding process, determine scope of a project and necessary components for the contract.
• Maintain constant communication with the Account Service team to provide status updates on schedule and budget.
• Keep project assets organized and up to date.
• Work with vendors to write project documents including scoping, testing, QA, and security plans that can be delivered to the client.

Communication Skills

• Clear, well-organized, persuasive writer
• Ability to articulate ideas, support position and keep others informed
• Is receptive to ideas and takes time to hear others
• Clearly communicates thoughts and articulates ideas both internally to team members and other departments and externally to clients, reps and vendors
• Presents effectively and persuasively

Client Relationships

• Maintains a positive and constructive relationship with clients, directors, and suppliers

Leadership Responsibilities

• Promotes teamwork with all departments
• Is an effective team member

Who We Are:

TBWA is The Disruption® Company, a global agency collective of 10,000+ creative minds operating in over 80 countries. Named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company four years in a row, and Adweek’s 2022 and 2021 Global Agency of the Year, we are a disruptive brand experience company that uses creativity to help businesses acquire a greater share of the future.

TBWAChiatDay develops strategies, advertising and brand experiences for some of the world’s most iconic brands, with offices in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville.

TBWAChiatDay Values

Our creative product is everyone’s responsibility.

We are tough on work. We are kind to each other.

When we take care of each other, the rest takes care of itself.

TBWAChiatDay Attitudes

Curiosity: Be open minded to ideas wherever they come; curious people are often unafraid of change;

Collaboration: Self-confidence without a big ego; work with all types of people;

Integrity: What we say is what we do; it is honesty and respect in our dealings with people;

Resourcefulness: To find ways to do whatever we have to do for our clients, and our people.

Location:

Given the nature of Production team and the client assigned to this role, we are only considering candidates that currently live in or wish to relocate to New York City.

The annual salary range for this role is $90,000-$95,000 and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic location and experience. Other compensation includes relocation costs, if applicable and eligibility for discretionary bonus, subject to terms/conditions of discretionary bonus program.

Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock purchase, vacation, sick and personal days, Also, you will be eligible (approximately thirty days after you commence employment) to participate in all disability, life, travel insurance plans and programs, retirement plans subject to the terms and conditions of such benefit plans. Please don’t let our posted ranges keep you from exploring this or any other exciting opportunities within TBWA.

TBWAChiatDay

Located in Downtown Denver, Ink Monstr™ specializes in large scale corporate interior and exterior branding environments utilizing custom vinyl graphics, wraps, fleet graphics, and other large format print applications.  

Having changed ownership in 2021, Ink Monstr™ continues to be known for our high quality, creative vinyl graphics, wraps, masterful installations as well as our commitment to ensuring our customer’s experience far surpasses our industry standards. The majority of our customers come from referrals and repeat business; striving to continue upholding our reputation for top-notch work is paramount. Each and every employee, and customer is treated with respect and professionalism. We love what we do, and look for people to share this passion with us.

Ink Monstr™ is currently hiring for a full time print production specialist. This person will be an integral part of the production team. They will set up prints for production, manage printers and finish products in post production. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft office, and will ideally have some experience or a genuine interest in learning about all aspects of print production.

Job Duties

• Operate RIP software for file set up for print production
• Operate large format printers, plotters, laminators and perform routine/regular maintenance
• Post production of Graphics: Laminating, Cutting/Chopping, Nesting Panels, Mounting, Weeding
• Prioritize jobs by deadline to ensure all graphics are produced ahead of or on deadline.
• Assist with inventory and supply management as needed.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues or escalate issues to vendors and techs as needed
• Develop familiarity and knowledge of our standard materials
• Assist with delivery and pickup of materials and images to offsite locations
• Popping stickers!

Qualifications

• Detail oriented / borderline obsessed with ensuring the smallest details are correct
• Some experience/familiarity with Adobe
• Experience with wide format printing
• Strong work ethic
• Organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks throughout the day
• Ability to juggle tasks without missing details or deadlines
• Basic understanding of design concepts and reading a proof
• Basic proficiency in Google Suite
• Diplomatic and professional demeanor with a can-do attitude
• Ability to thrive in a team environment

Core Values

These act as our immutable traits that we hold ourselves and our teammates accountable to. They’re what we use to guide us day-to-day and month-to-month. These traits embody who we want to be and who we want to work with!

• Positive Minded People: No Cynics. No Assholes.
• Winners: Expect to Win.
• Humble Pride: Not Cocky Arrogance.
• Do What You Say.
• Service Over Self.
• Respect & Pick Others Up.
• Honest: Even When It Hurts or Scares.

Ink Monstr™ | Custom Graphics & Printing

Our client, a luxury jewelry brand, is looking for a Public Relations Manager to join the team!

This person will support the PR Director on securing press coverage on new launches and initiatives, ensuring elevated visibility, positioning and editorial rankings.

Responsibilities

• Support PR Director on securing optimal press coverage on High Jewelry, Fine Jewelry.
• Oversee PR activities for leather goods & accessories; attend Milan Accessories presentation twice a year to secure press attendance and maximize coverage.
• Support PR Director on pitching celebrity news and securing strong digital coverage, especially during awards season.
• Lead Regional PR efforts, including executing PR Strategies for product categories, ensuring maximum coverage in print and digital media.
• Drive integration of regional PR assets around key retail initiatives such as boutique openings and local events.
• Support PR Coordinator with tracking movement of PR samples, ensuring all security and insurance guidelines are properly submitted and managed.
• Cultivate relationships with regional, digital, celebrity and entertainment press.
• Manage accessories and jewelry PR set inventory with PR Coordinator.
• Oversee press monitoring, tracking of quarterly editorial results and ensure major brand stories and features are shared with leadership and Rome in a timely manner; maintain a keen awareness of activities at competitor brands.
• Support Wholesale needs by organizing product for account driven photoshoots and facilitating brand features

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years’ of experience in a similar position within a corporate office environment; jewelry experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required. Communications, Marketing or related field
• Excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding oral communication, with the ability to represent a brand
• Proactive, curious, and dynamic. High self-motived with sharp attention to detail
• Team Player: Ability to work well both as part of a team and independently. Enthusiastic, positive, professional and polished with the ability and willingness to work extended hours and travel if required.
• Time Management Skills: Ability to work in fast-paced environment on multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to prioritize projects and work effectively, exercising agility and finding solutions to expected & unexpected problems and work effectively within deadlines.

If this sounds like a match to your background, please submit your resume for consideration.

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Fourth Floor

Position: Production Designer

Location: North Bay

Status: Freelance

Estimated Duration: Ongoing

Starts: When right candidate is identified

Hourly Rate: $42 – $47 /Hr

Job Description:

Our well known luxury client is looking for a highly polished, fast Production Designer to execute high volume assets for print and digital projects!

Role will be onsite for 40 hours/week with some OT during busier periods. OT may be an extra ~5 – 10 hours/week.

This Production Designer will be:

– Working closely with the VP of Brand and Packaging and their team on a variety of assets including 3D wall signage, print signs, packaging and branding projects

– Working efficiently and pivoting based on changing priorities and project feedback

Skills/Experience:

– At least 3+ years executing pixel-perfect high volume print and digital assets for Retail using InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoShop

– Must have experience working in a fast paced environment and can adjust smoothly with changing priorities

– Portfolio must have print and digital examples including 3D wall signage, packaging and digital assets

Creative Circle’s Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: [email protected]

Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you’ll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.

Creative Circle

Manager, Ad Tech & Media

JOB WILL BE LOCATED IN FT. LAUDERDALE, FL

ICON International, repeatedly named one of the 25 Best Places to Work and a Top Workplace for Thirteen years consecutively, is currently seeking an experienced Ad Tech & Media Manager. This position requires 4+ years of digital media buying experience.

Profile:

As a Manager of Ad Tech & Media, you will be responsible for negotiating digital media buys and managing accounts, as well as overseeing the integration of 1st party data through the client’s data platform. In this position you will oversee the pacing of campaigns, in addition to analyzing campaign performance to optimize towards client KPIs. The ideal candidate is flexible and can modify their approach based on marketplace conditions and the evolving needs of our clients, utilizing their experience and judgment to accomplish goals. The candidate will also have strong knowledge of the Ad Tech ecosystem, and understand conceptually how best to utilize different ad platforms to achieve optimal performance for the client. This position will be responsible for training team members and assisting in their growth and development. National linear media buying experience is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Execute media campaigns based on client objectives and strategies.
• Negotiate with media vendors to achieve the most efficient pricing for ICON clients.
• Manage the implementation of client’s 1st party data, working closely with the ICON Data & Analytics team.
• Evaluate and recommend new Ad Tech vendors, taking into account cost efficiency and media performance.
• Manage buys and recommend tactical changes to maximize campaign performance.
• Assist in analysis of research to develop strategies and tactics.
• Oversee traffic sheet implementation, working closely with Ad Operations team and Client team.
• Manage day-to-day plan changes and maintenance of media plans.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships interdepartmentally as well as with those outside the team.
• Stay current with marketplace and industry trends.
• Develop vendor relationships.

Qualifications:

Suitable candidates have the following experience:

• Minimum four years of relevant agency/buying experience.
• Solid Foundation in Digital Media, including Mobile, Video, Programmatic, etc.
• Understanding of data platforms (CDP), and how they function within media campaigns.
• Experience working with measurement and attribution.
• Experience in national TV buying is a plus but not required.
• Experience creating traffic sheets for upload into ad servers (such as Google CM360)
• Superb negotiation skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong relationships with media vendors
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• Polished, with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to forge relationships with clients.
• Highly organized and an initiative-taker who thinks creatively.
• Great organizational skills, time management, and the ability to multi-task
• A collaborator who can prioritize and work in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Solid written / verbal skills
• Ability to interact with key top management.
• Barter experience is a plus but not required.

ICON International, Inc.