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The National Sports Forum

August 23, 2023

$$$

Business Development Coordinator

CA San Diego

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Seaver Marketing Group- a sports marketing firm based in San Diego, California- operates an annual sports industry conference, the National Sports Forum, as well as educates and connects sports industry professionals on a year-round basis through the NSF Virtual Summit Series and the NSF Virtual Hosted Buyer Expo. Currently in its twenty-seventh year, the National Sports Forum is the largest multi-sport, inter-league gathering of sports team marketing, sales, sponsorship, and fan entertainment executives in North America. The conference and trade show features presentations and networking opportunities for top executives from all major sports teams, leagues, and organizations, including MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, Motorsports, and collegiate athletics. The NSF Virtual Summits are a series of virtual events that keeps NSF attendees connected on a year-round basis to discuss best practices, share ideas, and network with their peers. The NSF Virtual Hosted Buyer Expo is an annual hosted buyer event where the NSF sets 1:1 virtual meeting between vendors/service suppliers in the sports industry and team-side executives interested in learning about new services.

About the Position:

The Business Development Coordinator position at Seaver Marketing Group will be responsible for researching and producing sales leads for the National Sports Forum, NSF Virtual Summits, and the NSF Virtual Hosted Buyer Expo. This position will also require the candidate to compile a weekly sales lead list sent directly to the Director of Business Development of the National Sports Forum. By learning from the ground up, the candidate will learn the entire process of sponsorship sales/activation and eventually, if the fit is right, can practice what has been learned.

Specific Responsibilities:

Researching and drafting sponsorship leads for the National Sports Forum, NSF Virtual Summits, and NSF Virtual Hosted Buyer Expo.
Assist with the 2023 National Sports Forum Trade Show and other revenue generating programs—including finding and developing new sales leads for potentially new exhibitors that would benefit from gaining exposure to the NSF audience because of becoming involved with the National Sports Forum
Selling Attendee Badges, Trade Show Booths, and Sponsorships to prospective companies for the National Sports Forum
Selling Attendee Badges and Sponsorships to prospective companies for the NSF Virtual Summits
Selling 1:1 meeting bundles to prospective companies for the NSF Virtual Hosted Buyer Expo
Keeping an updated list of potential future partners
Assist with Sponsorship Activation and assuring that all sponsorship contracts are activated and fulfilled.
Other writing, production, and administrative duties as assigned.

Education:

Graduate from a bachelor’s program in Business Administration or related field.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

Outstanding writing ability
Excellent communication and public relations skills
Ability to meet deadlines.
Detail oriented
Superb time management skills
Ability to follow directions, execute a vision, and think “outside the box”
Maturity, good judgment, and exceptional attitude
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop)

This position is ideal for a recent college graduate looking to get experience and work in the professional sports industry. This is a FULL TIME (40 hrs/week) in-office position with a $24,000 base salary + 10% commission structure. This position is open IMMEDIATELY. To this, we offer Paid Time Off and Medical/Dental Insurance. If you are interested, please respond via email with a resume AND cover letter that expresses your interest in the position and outlines your schedule availability.

The National Sports Forum

Chicken N Pickle

August 23, 2023

$$$

Event Sales Coordinator

MO St Charles

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Skills:

Event Coordinator

Chicken N Pickle, the hottest new entertainment concept in town, is looking for an Event Coordinator. Our brand is that of a rambunctious, multi-generational family that works hard and plays even harder. We are driven to provide our employees with a supportive, meaningful work environment by bringing all voices to the table and providing opportunities for mentorship with career growth. We are looking for individuals to help grow our concept. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

As an Event Coordinator, you’ll provide outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment by answering incoming guest calls and assisting with a variety of inquiries about the venue, pickleball, events, etc. Event Coordinators will have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to keep cool under pressure to ensure the Guests have an extraordinary experience.

Responsibilities:

● Demonstrate and believe in Chicken N Pickle’s core values: Authenticity, Community, Connection, Integrity and Quality

● Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion

● Manage inbound events requests (key accounts are sent to Sales)

● Contribute to the overall sales team goals by meeting and exceeding personal quotas, monthly, quarterly and annually

● Manage all assigned leads with a sense of urgency, accuracy and professionalism

○ Create, manage and confirm event bookings within CRM system including the documentation of all prospect and event client communication with great attention to detail

○ Act as a point of contact to key accounts as they arrive for their events

○ Monitor, track and follow up on leads along tentative bookings

○ Call upon contacts to see what went well and what could be improved

○ Foster client relationships through ongoing communication to ensure repeat business or referrals

● Demonstrate the ability to negotiate and problem solve to close the sale

● Identify opportunities for selling/upselling

● Develop a strategy to cultivate client relationships through ongoing communication to ensure repeat business or referrals

● Utilize and create reports and dashboards to ensure personal and department Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) are being met or exceeded

Communication:

● Communicate with the Event Hostess and Event Manager on event details, changes/updates to allow for a successful event execution by Operations and the Culinary Team

● Maintain and ensure the BEOs have all the required information

● Communicate any changes/updates to events for a successful event execution by Operations and the Culinary team

● Attendance in BEO/Operations meetings along with other meetings

Character Traits:

● Manage an independent work schedule with integrity and as expected

● Eager to learn new sales skills

● Contribute to a collaborative environment with the Sales Team and other departments within the restaurant

● Maintain a calm, even-tempered, customer-focused demeanor

● Understand processes and the ability to find information quickly

● Ability to work for and lean into a start-up mentality

Key Qualifications:

● 2+ years previous sales experience in hospitality, restaurant or entertainment venue focus on event sales

● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

● Excellent self-accountability for high personal standards of conduct and professionalism

● Ability to communicate effectively with guests, return guests, co-workers and management

● Flexible in approach; can readily adapt to business and team needs and changes

● Process oriented, highly organized, fast and accurate and able to work under pressure

● Excellent interpersonal and people skills as well as verbal and written communication skills

● Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new software programs

● Ability to multi-task and problem-solve

● Capable of managing multiple projects/programs simultaneously

● Working evenings, weekends and holidays may be required for this position, as well as assisting in the restaurant on an as-needed basis.

● Bachelor’s Degree in Sales/Marketing or Business, preferred’

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000 +Commission

Chicken N Pickle

Celebrity Cruises, Inc.

August 23, 2023

$$$

Entertainment Technical Director

FL United States

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Skills:

Celebrity Cruises Entertainment

No matter what your talents are, either on stage or behind the scenes, Celebrity Cruises Entertainment offers on board careers from all aspects of the entertainment industry. We are looking for talented individuals who wish to utilize and grow their skills in a diverse team environment while delivering five-star entertainment to our guests all around the world!

Position Summary:

(Note: This position is to work on board one of our ships)

This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the technical integrity of all produced entertainment and venues. Maintains standards and performance level of technical production personnel throughout the vessel by providing leadership and guidance for all Entertainment Technicians and Managers. Oversees Technical strategy and ensures all venues run efficiently and at expected standards. Identifies the required areas of work by performing the duties described below either personally or through subordinate supervisors.

The Entertainment Technical Director (ETDC) is responsible for the overall maintenance, upkeep, safe operation, and training of the ship’s technical equipment. This includes all sound, lighting, performer flying, and stage automation systems.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in entertainment or theatrical management (stage, technical or production) from an accredited university or equivalent experience is required.
Minimum 4 years’ experience in entertainment technical management.
Experience with multi-unit management in entertainment back of house.
Advanced operation, maintenance and technical knowledge of varied lighting, sound, rigging, and automation systems required.
Experience with stage automation and entertainment rigging. Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering, components, and system design.
Proficient in MS Office Suite.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work positively and cooperatively in a diverse team environment to meet overall established timeframes.
Ability to communicate tactfully with department heads, coworkers, and other shipboard employees to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
High level of ability to successfully accomplish several tasks under pressure and fixed time constraints.
Working knowledge of computers, Internet access, and the ability to navigate within a variety of software packages such as Excel, Word, or related programs.
Previous cruise line experience a plus.
TAIT technology experience is preferred.

Operational Effectiveness:

Create clear and concise maintenance and inspection schedules for Entertainment Operators and Staff in conjunction with the Stage & Production Manager and Venue Production Managers.
Create clear and concise schedules for the Entertainment Staff & Operators. Schedules are to be communicated and distributed to team members in a timely fashion.
Creates technical reports (EOV & Deficiency Reports) on all technical equipment and technical staff each voyage.
Liaise with Cruise Director, Stage & Production Manager, and Venue Production Manager to schedule and coordinate all maintenance calls for the ship’s lighting, sound, performer flying and stage automation systems.
Attend and support Key A’ Driver events throughout the ship as needed by the Cruise Director, Stage & Production Manager or Venue Production Manager.
Responsible for the supervision and performance management of the Entertainment Operators and Entertainment Staff. Will converse with the Venue Production Managers and Stage & Production Manager to input performance appraisal and disciplinary actions for Operators & Staff.
Responsible for operating the stage automation system and performer flying system in the Celebrity Theatre for rehearsals and performances. Responsible for training and rehearsing the Stage & Production Manager on being the secondary automation/rigging operator.
Responsible for the upkeep, repair, maintenance, and inspections for all entertainment technical equipment.
Responsible for ensuring the Entertainment Operators are correctly using and operating technical equipment during rehearsals and performances. Will ensure all Operators are scheduled to cross train with other operators to learn all shows during rehearsal times in the main theatre so there are backups for each position should the need arise.
Oversees with Entertainment Operator Fly the safe use of aerial and automation systems in the Celebrity Theatre and the alternative entertainment venues ensuring only produced/approved material and equipment is utilized.
Supervise stage resets alongside the Cast and AV team to ensure scenery, props and equipment are set up/struck at appropriate times in the Celebrity Theatre and entertainment venues.
Liaise with ship-wide department managers and supervisors to fulfill tech requests through the tech request process.
Liaise with the Cruise Director, Stage & Production Manager, Venue Production Managers, Broadcast Manager, and other department heads on a regular basis.
Jointly responsible (with the Stage & Production Manager) for all entertainment technical facilities including backstage, dressing rooms, quick changes, AV lockers and stores, wardrobe facilities, etc. Will ensure all areas are kept clean and tidy by Cast and AV members, that all shipboard Safety and SQM policies are met, and report maintenance issues through IssueTrax as needed.
Work closely and communicate with the managers and Entertainment Operators to ensure all alternative entertainment venue equipment is in good working order.
Administrative tasks which should include (but is not limited to):
Creating daily schedules for the Entertainment Operators and Staff.
Creating and updating equipment reports (EOV’s and Deficiency Report).
Update and monitor effective time keeping (Kronos) for Entertainment Operators and Staff.
Create and input disciplinary actions and appraisals for the Entertainment Operators and Staff.
Process and schedule technical requests.
Create Fleet Visitor requests for technical vendors, crew visitors, and others as required.
Work closely and communicate with the Venue Production Manager and Stage & Production Manager to ensure the Audio Visual and Entertainment team have the required resources to complete their jobs – create Crunch Time orders as required.
Updating OCIMS with safety observations as required.

Celebrity Cruises, Inc.

Dexerto

August 23, 2023

$$$

Media & Brand Partnerships Manager

Chicago IL

Job Type:

Skills:

Embrace your passion for gaming and esports, and play a crucial role in shaping the future of media and entertainment at Dexerto. We’re currently seeking a talented Media Sales & Brand Partnerships Manager to be based East Coast USA. We’re looking for someone with a strong sales background, ideally within the publisher or agency sphere, to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work remotely and immerse yourself in the digital media landscape, creating game-changing collaborations with top brands and agencies. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of media sales experience, a knack for building lasting relationships, and an extensive network of warm contacts who are eager to learn about your new role and our captivating story.

While qualities like hard work and dedication are appreciated, what truly sets you apart is your unwavering passion for our industry and a proven track record of securing significant deals.

Key Highlights:

This is a remote position based in Chicago or nearby.
You should have at least 5 years of media sales experience.
Knowledge and understanding of the digital publisher landscape are essential.
Your responsibilities include generating revenue, nurturing relationships, and acting as a brand ambassador.
You’ll collaborate with our global team and report to the Head of Sales.

About Dexerto:

Dexerto stands as an award-winning media company at the forefront of gaming and entertainment culture. Our mission is to be the leading destination for engaging and informative coverage of all things gaming and entertainment. By partnering with major brands like Kelloggs, Sony, Red Bull, and Volvo, we captivate audiences worldwide through groundbreaking campaigns.

Role and Responsibilities:

Drive revenue through advertising, content, events, influencer marketing, and tailored offerings.
Leverage your network to identify potential leads in the gaming and online digital entertainment culture.
Implement cutting-edge advertising solutions on Dexerto.com, delivering measurable results for clients.
Represent Dexerto with integrity and expertise, acting as a valuable resource for clients and agencies.
Consult with clients, understand their business needs, and craft comprehensive sales solutions.
Collaborate with global teams across product, content, sales, marketing, and creative.
Stay ahead of the curve, mastering programmatic advertising and the ever-evolving digital media landscape.
Thrive under deadlines, prioritizing tasks to support a global team.
Cultivate exceptional client and partner relationships.
Exceed quarterly business goals by effectively managing the advertiser pipeline.

Job Requirements:

Possess at least 5 years of experience in a similar role (agency-side experience is a plus).
While a bachelor’s degree is preferred, experience and results take precedence.
Understanding of the gaming and influencer digital landscape is vital.
Strategic thinking, persuasive selling, and effective communication skills are crucial.
Willingness to go the extra mile, even beyond conventional working hours.
Demonstrate hunger for success and a drive to grow personally and professionally.
Bring forth a continuous stream of proactive ideas and solutions.
Be a compelling presenter, with exceptional PowerPoint and communication skills.
Present yourself confidently, whether in a remote or in-person setting.

At Dexerto, we believe in the power of passion and experience in the gaming and esports industry. We invite you to join us on our mission to revolutionize media and entertainment. Let’s embark on this exciting journey together!

#li-remote

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Dexerto

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company

August 23, 2023

$$$

Partnership Activation Manager

Canton OH

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Partnership Activation Manager

Job Summary:

The Partnership Activation Manager will be responsible for the development, oversite, and management of partnership components for various partners of the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW). The position embodies the activation team mission to develop meaningful and lasting relationships with our partners and entities while driving revenue through strategic and creative planning in a positive team environment. This role will review and ensure complete contract fulfillment and deliver high-level customer service to an assigned list of HOFV corporate partners. The hired candidate will help establish new processes and systems for proactive partner communication, inventory tracking, partnership deliverables, and client hospitality. The Partnership Activation Manager will work with the marketing, sponsorship sales, and activation teams, while reporting directly to the Senior Director of Partnership Activation.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Partnership Activation Manager will be responsible for all aspects of corporate sponsorship support, including:

Fulfill sponsorship/advertising packages:

· Work in conjunction with the Graphic Design Team for design of necessary print materials and further facilitate their production and installation

· Work in conjunction with signage partners relative to sign fabrication and installation

· Manage event tickets and other event hospitality items

· Execute promotional endeavors on the HOFV campus and throughout the community

· Execute contractual elements within scope of project and on time

· Prepare partnership action plans and end-of year recaps, etc., as needed

Engage in building strong client relationships and unparalleled customer service:

· Cultivate relationships with current and prospective sponsors and be the day-to-day contact with partner representatives

· Maintain a frequent cadence with partners, including in-person meetings, for consistent development and evaluation of KPIs that align with a structured plan to measure and execute contracted assets

· Entertain existing and new sponsors during various campus events

· Serve as a liaison between HOFV and various partner agencies

· Perform other related duties as assigned

Core Competencies:

The ideal candidate will have, at minimum, all of the following:

A strong work ethic – must be a team player with a “get the job done” attitude
Extremely organized with a high attention to detail
An innovative, energetic, and self-motivated attitude
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Poise and ability to present him or herself well to others
An entrepreneurial spirit
Strong organizational and project management skills & the ability to conduct various tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Ability to work flexible hours, including but not limited to occasional evenings, weekends and holidays, dependent on partner engagement and campus events

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Desired Qualifications:

– Minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree required; preferably in marketing, sport marketing, communications, or business administration

– 3 to 5 years of work experience in sports marketing, sports-related activations, marketing, events, or other area of sponsorship client services

– Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook

– Must be available to work in Canton, OH

Benefits:

-Medical Insurance

-Life Insurance

-401k

-Dental & Vision

-STD/LTD

-Supplemental Insurance

Physical Requirements:

– Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

– The ability to work in various Ohio weather conditions, inside and outside.

– The ability to move safely over uneven terrain, steps, or in construction zones.

– The ability to see and respond to hazardous situations.

– The ability to sit, stand, squat, and walk for periods of time as required for the position.

– Must be able to hear, see, and speak.

– Must be available to work in Canton, Ohio.

About Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company

The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is the owner of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, a multi-use sports, entertainment, and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s campus. Additional information on the Company can be found at www.HOFREco.com.

About Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls

Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, a Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Destination, is a mixed-use sports, entertainment, and media destination located in a 200-acre tourism development district in Canton, Ohio. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum will serve as the heart of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls campus, surrounded by the varied components being built around it. In total, there will be ten additional components that will shape the landscape of George Halas Drive. This once-in-a-lifetime project and company builds upon the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s mission, values, and vision positioned as “The Most Inspiring Place on Earth!” for all those who will play the Game, played the Game, and love the Game.

Today, Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls includes two active components, the National Youth Football & Sports Complex and Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, and the infrastructure to support additional expansion plans. Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is a 23,000 seat, best-in-class, sports and entertainment stadium which hosts the Hall of Fame Game (always the first nationally televised NFL game of the season), the Hall of Fame Enshrinement for NFL players, and the Concert for Legends (hosted previously by Tim McGraw, Maroon 5, and Imagine Dragons), as well as the football programs of Canton McKinley High School and Walsh University, the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, and many more events year-round, quickly becoming an elite entertainment venue for the region. Additional information on the Company can be found at www.HOFVillage.com.

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company

Brii Biosciences

August 23, 2023

$$$

Director, Medical Writing

NC United States

Job Type:

Skills:

SUMMARY:

Lead and direct medical writing of clinical and scientific documents for clinical trials/programs, as well as publication activities, covering all phases of clinical research and in various therapeutic areas, within established timelines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides medical writing deliverables covering all phases of clinical research and in various therapeutic areas that include but not limited to clinical study protocols and clinical protocol amendments; clinical study reports; clinical development plans; IND submissions and annual reports; Integrated summary reports; NDA/BLA and (e)CTD submissions; investigator brochures, as well as; clinical journal manuscripts, clinical journal abstracts, and presentations.
Plans and coordinates report-writing activities with other functions, including Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory and other groups.
Compiles, writes, and edits medical writing deliverables within established timelines, with minimal supervision, and with high quality in terms of scientific content, organization, clarity, accuracy, format, consistency, and adherence to regulatory and internal guidelines, styles, and processes.
Adheres to established regulatory standards, including but not limited to ICH-E3 guidelines, as well as Company Standard Operating Procedures, and Company approved templates when completing medical writing projects.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 5 years of medical writing experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology setting
Advanced scientific degree, Master or Ph.D. in life sciences, PharmD, or medically qualified.
Experiences in preparing and coordinating documents (e.g., protocols, study reports, investigator brochures, safety updates, and clinical sections in CTD regulatory dossiers)
Attention to detail with an ability to perform a critical review of various types of documents
Demonstrated ability to communicate and write clearly, concisely, and effectively, with an aptitude for compilation, analysis, and presentation of data
Ability to prioritize tasks, to work simultaneously on multiple projects, and to complete high quality documents according to demanding timelines
Knowledge of drug development, clinical research, study design, biostatistics, regulatory environment, and medical terminology
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player with multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural project teams
Independently motivated, good problem-solving ability, with excellent oral and written communication skills

COMPETENCIES

Problem Solving–Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Reasons when dealing with emotional issues.
Interpersonal Skills--Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
Communication–Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs.
Leadership–Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Ethics–Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Strategic Thinking–Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization’s strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Judgment–Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Initiative–Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation–Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.

Please apply by sending your resume (.pdf format) to [email protected].

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Brii Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.

Brii Biosciences

BBDO New York

August 23, 2023

$$$

Strategy Director

NY United States

Job Type:

Skills:

BBDO is the world’s most awarded advertising agency. Today BBDO is 15,000 employees in 289 offices across 81 countries, all focused on:

The Work. The Work. The Work.

Simply put, our goal is to create and deliver the most compelling content for our clients. Consequently, we seek those who love ideas, get excited by creativity, and rise to the challenge of making “The Work” happen.

Brand Strategy Director

The Brand Strategy Director, leads and inspires our Brand Strategy. In this position, you must act as the voice of the consumer, ensuring our marketing efforts reach target consumers in the right way, with the right message. They will utilize business, consumer, and category data to help identify the most effective marketing strategy.

Responsibilities

Responsible for client business strategy, senior client relationships, and identifying long-term client needs and growth opportunities outside of a brief.
Guide clients with business vision, insight, understanding, and rock-solid presentation skills.
Develop strategic narratives to encourage audience-led, idea-centric strategies and meet brand needs effectively.
Partner closely with a variety of agency specialties(including creative, account, production) to bring to life impactful strategy.
Inspire creative teams with consumer/cultural insight, articulate briefs and collaborative relationships.
Motivate and develop teams of fiercely intelligent brand strategists of all backgrounds and levels.
Ensure the work is achieving our clients broader business and marketing goals.
Provide leadership and guidance on branding initiatives.

Requirements

10+ years supervisory and management experience
Expertise in Brand Strategy, Digital Strategy, Experience Strategy, CRM Strategy, Content Strategy, Social Strategy
Deep experience with consumer insights, personas, segmentation and journeys, understanding of how to grow relationships with people
Experience building go-to-market plans across omnichannel ecosystem
Ability to inspire Creative teams
Strong collaboration skills and flexibility with different ways to work is required
Exceptional communication skills — on the page and in presentation
Curiosity, passion, collaborative spirit, optimism to find the answer, and work ethic to deliver

BBDO New York

ASK Consulting

August 23, 2023

$$$

Associate Creative Director

CA Cupertino

Job Type:

Skills:

Job Title: Associate Creative Director

Location: Cupertino, CA 95014 / Culver City, CA 90232 / Austin, TX 78727 / New York, NY 10011

Notes: Fully Remote, but candidate must be based in one of the mentioned locations

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $145 – $150 hr

“All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment”.

Job Description:

Client is looking for an Associate Creative Director contractor to support the work of our Retail Engagement + Marketing team. In this role you’ll be focused on shaping and leading ideas through the creative and execution process from concept to completion. You’ll work on a range of deliverables across multiple marketing, experience, and communication platforms while collaborating with and empowering a talented creative team around you to develop compelling content that aligns with campaign road maps and overall priorities.

Key Qualifications:

You’re an experienced leader who has created extraordinary content work in advertising, social media, conceptual campaigns, product launches, branding, and communications.

You have passion for inspiring others through your craft which you continuously develop.

You’re savvy working across a matrix of stakeholders and you excel in ways that are thoughtful, significant, inspiring, and provocative.

You love to tell stories, evoke emotion, and communicate through your craft and are always finding ways to connect with your audience.

Fluency in all aspects of modern digital workflows.

10+years relevant creative agency experience.
You are a positive force that elevates the work of the people around you.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to juggle multiple projects at one time.
Your responsibilities will include some travel. It’s one of the most exciting aspects of the job.
Able to provide clear and timely direction and effective feedback across all mediums of video.
You have a solid working knowledge of both static and animated CG workflows.
Portfolio or sample reel required.

Write treatments, creative briefs, and develop ideas into pitches. Champion excellent creative and align partners with a vision. Inspire your teammates and colleagues to do amazing work Collaborate across the entire Client organization to design solutions for high-profile projects. Identify, brief, and creative direct external partners across simultaneous projects. Review work regularly with senior staff to get feedback on direction and alignment. Deliver consistent quality within production timelines and schedules.

#LI-Remote

About ASK:

ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With five nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states, Ask Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities.ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

ASK Consulting

Initiative

August 23, 2023

$$$

Director, Audience Strategy – Pharma

New York NY

Job Type:

Skills:

Initiative is different to other media agencies.

Initiative unlocks business growth for the world’s most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Nike, Amazon, Merck, LEGO, and T-Mobile.

Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.

Position Summary

The Audience Strategy team is a function within the Strategy craft, built to strengthen our data led products and services throughout the agency and evolve and future proof the client’s audience first, data driven and outcome-based approach across all media buys.

The Director, Audience Strategy is a digital native and an expert in leveraging agency’s proprietary data and platforms and play a pivotal role in accelerating client’s audience centric and data driven efforts. To be successful in this role, the person needs to be eager to learn and leverage emerging tech and data solutions, uncovering the insights and have an entrepreneur mentality to bring and develop new ideas and solutions to the team. This is a client facing role and the person will work closely with client to help connect client’s MarTech and AdTech solutions to provide consultancies across paid, owned and earned media ecosystem and develop the foundation for client’s addressable media approach.

Key Responsibilities

Leverage agency’s proprietary data and platform to identify the highest value audiences and develop audience first, addressable strategies that reach the highest value consumers and maximize business goals and outcomes
Conduct business and audience analysis and provide the insights and outputs to planning teams that can help define audience profiling and segmentation
Identify channels, tactics and data sources (across 1P, 2P and 3P) that help accurately translate key audiences in media and maximize the performance outcomes of the campaigns
Familiar with outcome-based planning to forecast and deliver on specific business KPIs
Guide development and management of client’s data driven marketing by educating clients on how data and tech can hep unlock consumer insights and activation/engagement
Collaborate with Client Solutions team to develop a clear Audience learning agenda and measurement framework and KPIs
Pioneer new approaches and work to best frame the use of data in all use cases from understanding and helping on client’s 1st Party data roadmaps, activating omni-channel addressable strategies, guiding dynamic creative strategies and defining closed-loop audience measurement approach
Champion in innovation and help client educate and develop forward-thinking digital roadmap and testing plan in facing the cookie-less world
Understand value proposition for key data and media vendors and partners and manage the relationships and help evaluate and provide recommendations in partner selections
Be on a forefront of the latest industry developments (changes in privacy laws and regulations, cookiesless, etc.)

Required Skills & Experience

Intellectual curiosity and solid understanding in data and digital media ecosystem with the ability to see from the brand’s business lens
Experience working on holistic, cross-channel media recommendations and optimizations that is tied to business outcomes, from both a strategic and birds eye view to a technical implementation.
Experience in building audience based and performance-based media plans using outcomes and KPIs to determine digital partner and channel splits
Hands on experience working on a DMP, CDP, CRM platform, onboarding partners, other ad tech platforms for audience development, onboarding or/and syndication and taxonomy structure maintenance strongly preferred
Proven experience in developing data-driven insights for clients
Experience in managing or developing a team and can delegate and oversee direct reports
Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills including the ability to develop story-telling presentation decks
Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Desired Skills & Experience

Extensive experience in audience development, data driven marketing and/or digital marketing with a strong understanding in ad tech landscape and biddable media ecosystem (across search, social, or programmatic)
Expertise in all media activation channels (programmatic, social, search, TV, OOH, etc.) and understand full funnel addressable activation best practices
Understanding of audience strategy approach in health industry, understanding of privacy regulations and restrictions
Experience driving omnichannel strategies for clients

We See You

We embrace diversity, and our responsibility to maintain an inclusive environment is core to our culture and values. We see diversity of people and experiences as fuel for creativity and innovation needed to bring about the best experiences and services. A diverse workforce means we can grow together, be better problem solvers, and bring about long-term, meaningful change where we will achieve above and beyond our business goals. We are better together..

When you join Mediabrands, you join a global community and are valued for who you are – your lived experiences, the contributions you make, and the distinct perspectives you bring. Here, what you think and who you are is just as important as what you do. As we recruit, we are dedicated to looking beyond what a resume can show. If you think you’d be a great addition to the team but don’t have the exact experience or skills, we encourage you to apply and share your unique background with us. We see you at Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email [email protected].

About Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). Mediabrands manages approximately $40 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients and provides strategic services and solutions across its award-winning, full-service agency networks UM and Initiative and through its innovative marketing specialist companies Reprise, Magna, Orion, Rapport, Healix,

Mediabrands Content Studio and the IPG Media Lab. Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors. The company employs more than 13,000 marketing experts in more than 130 countries representing the full diversity of humanity. For more information, please visit our website: www.ipgmediabrands.com.

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