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The Marketing and Public Relations Manager is responsible for the formatting, uploading and general content management of Ojai Valley Inn social networking mediums such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, etc. Must be creative and organized, an individual who stays on trend and understands luxury marketing. Manager will also have responsibilities in Public Relations support of outside PR firm. Must be able to work within a dynamic team to collaborate and participate positively in an integrated marketing communications focused department.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Creative thinking and ability to strategize is critical.
• BA in marketing, new media, communication preferred
• Public Relations experience in a hotel environment preferred
• Extensive knowledge in social media tools and techniques
• Strong marketing and communication skills
• Must possess very good technological skills
• Strong English and grammatical skills
• Experience with traditional and online/social media
• Eagerness to build relationships with clients, guests, customers, bloggers
• Able to tour media writers and work on story angles
• Personal Commitment to making a difference and using business as a lever for sustainable change
• Excellent phone skills a must
• Comfortable meeting deadlines while working independently
• Clear writing skills (preferably for business and promotional) essential

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

• Daily basis actively participate in social media activities, community development and management, collaborating and working with outside PR firm.
• Be well-connected with the broader social media world and be a member of social networking websites.
• Form a social media strategy to increase visibility, membership and traffic across brands.
• Experiment with new and alternative ways to leverage social activities.
• Social Media tools, trends and applications must be regularly monitored and the findings must be appropriately applied in increasing the use of social media.
• Responsible for educating the management team on incorporating relevant social media techniques into the company’s products and services.
• Measure the impact of social media on the overall marketing efforts.
• Constantly update him/herself on ways to increase the popularity of their web source.
• Achieve performance objectives as outlined within the department.
• Ensure that all outgoing correspondence is accurate and presentable and represents OVI style and image standards.
• Assist with special projects as requested by VPSM.
• Maintain a friendly, caring and helpful attitude with clients, as well as hotel personnel.
• Keep informed as to the daily resort activities and functions.
• Participate in scheduled meetings as requested.
• May be required to work some evenings and weekends.
• Tour media writers and be a resource for PR firm representing the resort on property.

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

Ojai Valley Inn requires all employees to demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment.

The salary for this position is $71,000. This position also may be eligible for bonuses, incentive comp, etc. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience, type and of size of prior property experience, location, and education.

Ojai Valley Inn

Public Relations Communications Assistant

We’re pleased to announce 4-6 new and exciting opportunities to join our PR and Brand Marketing team right here in Pittsburgh!

**Immediate hire vacancies – Please only apply if you are available to start work within the next 2 weeks**

If you’re interested in learning brand marketing, public relations, customer service & low-pressure sales, want to improve your sales skills… we want to meet you! At Canvas, we firmly believe that every individual should be given the opportunity to develop their skills and grow based on their efforts. For that reason, we are always looking for the next rising star to join our team.

We’re expanding our PR Events team to keep up with the increasing demand for our direct marketing services. Our face-to-face marketing strategy is the fuel that lights up brands and brings what we call the human touch. Our attention to detail-style marketing allows us to connect with customers in a way that they’ve never been reached before.

PR Communications Assistant Responsibilities:

Your time at Canvas will be guided by your career objectives, but all of our PR Communication Assistants get actively involved in our campaigns. You’ll be working with the existing PR Events team to:

• Speaking with our client’s existing and future customers face-to-face
• Building relationships and establishing rapport and trust with customers
• Taking the initiative to speak with customers that look curious or interested
• Using open and interactive communication to engage customers in conversation
• Identifying and assessing customers’ needs quickly and effectively by asking questions
• Aiming to achieve customer satisfaction in all situations
• Providing accurate, valid, and complete product or service information
• Helping our clients to acquire new customers when the timing is right
• Keeping records of customer interactions and processing sales for new customers

Growth & Training:

At Canvas, we believe in growth. Growth not only for us but for you. We try our best to educate, inspire, and challenge you to become the best version of yourself. One of the things we pride ourselves on is being able to offer everyone that comes through our doors the opportunity to improve their skills. Regardless of background or experience, we provide everyone with the same chance to learn, develop and grow. Your training will be structured and tailored to your experience and career objectives.

Hours, Pay & Perks:

This position requires full-time hours because the more you put in, the more you get out. We’d prefer long-term working relationships but can accommodate some short-term situations also. Account Managers receive weekly pay, a combination of a base plus commissions + bonuses. Additional perks include growth, travel, competition, fun, & diversity.

Before sending us an application, please make sure you qualify!

Firstly, you’ll need to be 18+ due to the nature of the role and the transactions you’ll be completing on behalf of our clients. You’ll also need to be authorized to work in the USA as we’re unable to provide sponsorship to overseas applicants.

Canvas PGH

About the Organization

Impact investing is one of our time’s most important social innovations, and interest in it is exploding. The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), founded in 2009 and backed by leading funders such as Ford Foundation, Omidyar Network, Prudential, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Rockefeller Foundation, and Visa Foundation, has a global network of 50,000 on six continents and a formal membership of over 400 impact investing organizations in 50+ countries. The GIIN works to mobilize a global community of leading financial institutions and others to dramatically increase the amount of capital being deployed to effective solutions to social and environmental challenges worldwide. To learn more about our work and impact investing, please visit https://thegiin.org.

About the Position

The GIIN is looking for a senior-level communications director responsible for overseeing all aspects of an organization’s communication strategies. The role involves developing and implementing communication plans that effectively communicate the organization’s objectives, key messages and branding to its stakeholders.

The communications director will report to the chief communications and marketing officer (CCMO). This position closely collaborates with internal departments and outside vendors.

Overview of Responsibilities

This goal of this role is to plan and execute content strategies related to the GIIN’s impact investing mission. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Collaborate with the CCMO on strategic planning and budgeting for the communications team, including situational analysis, communications strategy, budget allocation and measurement and optimization recommendations.
• Direct a positioning and messaging refresh process in collaboration with the executive team to ensure timely review and development of a clear and compelling message to support the GIIN’s impact investing mission.
• Direct production of GIIN corporate content such as podcasts, newsletters, CEO opinion pieces, presentations, event panels and videos. Write wireframes, press releases, articles, opinion pieces, talking points and scripts.
• Ensure that GIIN content from all programmatic departments meets the highest standards of quality and effectiveness and supports the GIIN’s positioning and messaging strategy. Make sure content is clear, concise and factual, is aligned with AP style standards, and is well-designed and executed. Collaborate with programmatic team writers to improve their work and provide constructive feedback.
• Direct the GIIN’s media relations strategy and collaborate on execution to increase visibility and reach a wider audience.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication efforts and adjust strategies as needed to ensure they align with the organization’s objectives.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate for this position will have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field, and 7 to 10 more years in journalism, communications, public relations or marketing communications in roles of increasing responsibility. The candidate should have strong leadership skills, excellent project management skills, and be able to work well under pressure. Additionally, the candidate should be creative, innovative, and strategic, with a deep understanding of current trends in communication and marketing.

Additional Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Media-professional level writing, editing and production skills with the ability to communicate, educate and influence a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative content initiatives that stand out.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and ability to connect with various stakeholders.
• Interest in impact investing or social and environmental issues.
• Ability to leverage applications such as Asana, Salesforce, Pardot, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite to improve content and processes.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States that does not require employer visa sponsorship.
• Aligned in thought and action with GIIN’s values: https://thegiin.org/values-and-guiding-principles
• Commitment to equity and justice. Successful candidates will be aware that race, income, age, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender and gender expression, and other identities can play, and have historically played, a role in equity disparities, including within organizations. Successful candidates will be committed to continuous learning about diversity, equity, and inclusion and how to manifest these principles in the workplace.
• Commitment to equity and justice. Successful candidates will be aware that race, income, age, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender and gender expression, and other identities can play, and have historically played, a role in equity disparities, including within organizations. Successful candidates will be committed to continuous learning about diversity, equity, and inclusion and how to manifest these principles in the workplace.

Location:

This position will be based in our New York City office with significant remote work flexibility offered through the GIIN’s hybrid in-person/remote work model. Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States that does not require employment visa sponsorship.

Compensation:

The GIIN is committed to pay equity. Salary offers are determined based on experience and qualifications. Salary for this position is between $108,000- $122,000, with an excellent benefits package.

To Apply:

Email cover letter and CV to Human Resources at [email protected]. State “Position Title_ First Name Last Name” in the subject line of your email. Please indicate where you saw the job posting in your cover letter.

No phone calls please. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. The GIIN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: Candidates should be aware that all NYC-based staff must provide proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by GIIN Human Resources.

The Global Impact Investing Network

Our client, a national aesthetic company is seeking a Video Producer with a broadcast media background. The Video Producer will be responsible for production and post-production projects and events including collaborating with stakeholders, project managers, art directors and the media team across all brands. The Video Producer will create timelines and production schedules, create production budgets, review scripts and storyboards, book production locations and operate back-of-house during event productions, organizing and keeping track of video production gear, and reviewing post-production editing and giving notes for revision edits as well as the day-to-day tasks of completing a video from concept through post-production deliverables. Please note: This is a 6-month contract opportunity, with possible extension. Hybrid in the Nashville area, 40 hours weekly. Potential for overtime and must be able to travel to video shoots.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, organize and keep track of all video production gear and equipment and ensure gear is in working order.
• Operate back-of-house during production events ensuring production crew and presenters have working microphones and are where they need to be and that all stage set dressing is in place.
• Help coordinate media production, ensuring all digital assets are delivered on schedule and to company and brand standards.
• Attend creative and kick-off meetings relating to media production and live events.
• Coordinate with outside production companies and vendors related to video and media production.
• Understanding of video editing storytelling, motion design, editing to the timing and pace of music, color correcting, audio processing, exporting deliverables and media management.
• Proactively contribute to the creative process from the beginning of a project through delivery.
• Ability to work under pressure and focus creativity and complete projects under challenging time constraints and deadlines across multiple projects both short-term and long-term.
• Maintain brand visual standards, building a consistent brand across channel.
• Manage visual media assets, graphics and production assets that support and enhance live events.
• Ability to oversee and run front and back of house audio/video team during live events.
• Confidently present work in an organized way and responds to feedback to develop consensus.
• Able to think quickly and address feedback with relevant, creative solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 1+ years’ experience in video production at an agency, in-house team or comparable title in last position with proven experience.
• Proven ability to produce multiple media projects, in all aspects of production.
• Understanding of producing content for ever changing digital and social media outlets.
• Strong understanding of corporate video production and generating multimedia content.
• Experience in running both live-events and video production sets.
• Ability to operate video and photography cameras a huge plus.
• Ability to video edit is a huge plus.
• Ability to shoot videos is a huge plus.
• BA or higher in film, television and/or media production, or other related creative field.
• Portfolio of demonstrated skills/proficiency in your body of work.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers – which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Opportunity Awaits.

Solomon Page

Company Description

Ambition is a boutique fitness studio located in New York, NY and Brooklyn that offers four signature workouts – catering to every fitness level, goal, and preference. Our innovative programming allows members to experience the benefits of each unique workout modality under one membership at one studio, without having to compromise or settle. We’re the first-of-its-kind fitness studio, leading the way in providing diversity in fitness and we’re excited to help our members achieve their full fitness potential.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Studio Manager to oversee our new Chelsea and Flatiron locations. We are looking for a highly organized and goal driven individual to oversee daily operational elements in order to drive a positive client experience.

To be successful as a studio manager at Ambition, you must be solution oriented and possess the ability to manage/prioritize the needs of clients and employees alike. A successful studio manager ensures that the client experience is never compromised from the moment they open the door to when they leave the building.  

Starting salary is 85K annually.

Responsibilities

• Manage studio inboxes and client accounts.
• Perform monthly inventory on studio supplies and amenities.
• Perform monthly machine/equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate on effective marketing campaigns for the studio.
• Run reports for class utilization to optimize the schedule in tandem with Head of Product and Talent.
• Manage Front Desk and Cleaning staff hiring, schedules and training.
• Book cleaning and towel services as needed.

Requirement 

• Proficiency in MBO Business.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills, preferred use of Google Drive.
• Client experience journey mapping.
• Ability to problem solve and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Excellent knowledge of industry-related software (MBO, Slack, Google Drive).
• Understanding of P&L’s

AMBITION.

This position is an on-site position only in Jacksonville, FL.

The responsibilities of the Production Coordinator are to be the liaison between the company and the customer. Internally they will be the contact point between the sales department and production department. They will interact with the customer, sales and production in response to inquiries, concerns and requests about services being performed.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Interact directly with the customer either by telephone, electronically or in person
• Respond quickly to sales, production and customer requests
• Obtain and evaluate all relevant information to handle inquires and complaints
• Direct any unresolved issues to upper management
• Generate all paperwork for the process of getting jobs into production
• Keep records of all interactions with the customer, details, comments and complaints
• Communicate with internal departments about customers work
• Attend daily production meetings
• Verify mailing lists for the work being performed
• Receives customers’ requests by telephone or e-mail, analyzes requests, provides information requested or identifies who can best provide the information, and routes the request to the proper person
• Tracks status of jobs through production
• Have basic knowledge of mailing specifications, paper specifications and USPS guidelines.
• Maintain all files for project packets
• Filling of completed job orders
• Quality check and approve jobs before shipping
• Confirm shipping information including address, type of delivery location, timing, product
• Communicate with production manager and operation manager any special job requests including paper, production style, shipping, mailing, and anything out of the standard processing
• Follow up with clients on orders shipped to ensurereceived it and are happy with the work
• Close out orders and email invoices
• Any task assigned by supervisor

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, general education degree or equivalentKnowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Knowledge of Microsoft outlook, excel, word
• Knowledge of administrative procedures, typing, filing,
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in Direct mail and/or Print

Key Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Listening skills
• Communication skills-written and verbal
• Problem solving skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Adaptability
• Able to work under pressure and deadline
• High stress tolerance

Demands:

• to lift up to 20 lbs.
• be able to walk the production floor to follow up on jobs throughout the day.
• to sit for a period of time to answer emails, calls and attend meetings.
• attending of meetings offsite with clients or for training.

Kessler Creative

Desired Skills and Experience:

– 1-2 years of experience creating lifestyle digital content

– Experience managing social media accounts

– Strong writing ability and superior attention to detail

– Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment

– Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously

– Deep-rooted interest in food and pop culture / TV

– Works well in a team environment and be receptive to feedback

– Experience with Premiere or other video-editing software

– Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, media, journalism or related field

Responsibilities

The assistant editor will help create shows and chefs content that promotes Food Network’s programming. Core responsibilities include:

– Write and edit engaging content, from galleries and blog posts to newsletters and social posts

– Curate, organize and edit videos for social and editorial packages

– Help maintain editorial calendars and schedule content

Zobility

Timing: Start week of 8/7/23

Duration: 2-3 Months

Hours per week: 40

Location: Denver onsite preferred, but open to remote

Pay rate: $30-33/hr

*Must provide own computer

*Must be OS X proficient

*Must have experience with Shotgrid

One of our post-production studio clients is looking for a freelance Post-Production Visual Effects Coordinator to join their team for an exciting upcoming project.

This Post-Production Visual Effects Coordinator will manage & organize the post-production process and collaborate with motion graphics designers, animators, and video editors to create visual effects for a documentary film series. This person will need to follow post-production workflow and manage and organize incoming files and outgoing deliveries for a documentary project with hundreds of assets.

The Post-Production Visual Effects Coordinator should have post-production experience and a strong understanding of visual effects software, including Shotgrid and ftrack.

Ideal Post-Production Visual Effects Coordinator candidates will have:

• 1+ years of experience project managing or coordinating for post-production projects that include specifically animation, motion design or visual effects
• Experience shot tracking and progress tracking for multiple deliverables in a single project either with spreadsheets, ShotGrid or ftrack
• Working with editors, motion designers or VFX artists to assist in getting post-production projects completed
• Managed post-production for short form content or personal projects
• Working knowledge of the animation or visual effects process and pipelines with After Effects and Cinema4D or equivalent
• Proficient in word processing software and spreadsheets
• Excellent grammar and written communication skills
• Solid time management for self and the team
• Flexible, positive attitude in the face of high pressure and stressful situations
• Organization skills using spreadsheets and tracking statuses of projects
• Willingness to learn
• A sense of humor is required

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating and tracking design and video assets required for the project
• Performing quality assurance on deliverables
• Employee successfully manages available resources or works with the producer to find solutions to schedule conflicts
• Will work closely to coordinate between producers and design leads

Equipment/Software Used:

• Apple/mac workstation. Must be OS X proficient.
• Word processing documents and spreadsheets (Microsoft 365 or Google Drive and Workspace) used daily
• Training provided for: track to track the workflow of an animation and VFX project
• Dropbox for storing and organizing files
• Experience using Adobe Creative suite (Premiere and After Effects) a plus

*BYO computer

**Onsite preferred but open to fully remote

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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.

Senior Experiential Producer

BBDO Los Angeles is looking for a Senior Experiential Producer with a focus on experiential production to join its integrated production department.

As a Senior Experiential Producer you are responsible for the oversight of all experiential work and activations for at least one client. This includes ball-parking, engaging vendors, full execution of ideas, while also identifying and championing opportunities for innovation. The role requires a close collaborative relationship and regular communication with client-team members from all departments, inclusive of creative, account, strategy and comms planning.

While a significant aspect of the role will be to own each assignment, mentorship of junior team members and enthusiasm for aiding in the growth of others is key. We are looking for people who are problem solvers at their core and who are able to find creative solutions and work well with others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Estimate and execute the scope of work required to produce interactive/experiential/activation ideas
• Establish production approach, and work well with creative teams to meet production milestones and deliverables
• Focus on finding solutions for problems and overcoming barriers in production
• Generate budgets and schedules for non-traditional interactive/experiential/activation projects
• Own the production of interactive/experiential/activation projects from conception to completion
• Mentorship and management of other producers
• Develop, grow, and maintain relationships with vendor partners
• Setup and manage the bidding processes for interactive productions
• Draft and manage interactive production documentation (Bid Specs, Calendars, and Estimate reviews with the Cost Consultant.)
• Communicate clearly and regularly with our internal teams (creative, account, production) and with our clients

REQUIRED SKILLS

• A strong desire to work in production for advertising
• A drive to champion innovative work
• 8+ years of experience in creative production with a strong emphasis on interactive/experiential/activation
• A curious mindset and a positive, can-do mentality
• Strong communication skills
• Exceptional organizational talent
• Good judgment and a level-headed temperament
• Team player mentality
• Making the impossible possible

We are only considering candidates that currently live in or wish to relocate to Los Angeles, in the near future (first 90 days of employment). The targeted annual salary range for this role is $140,000 to $150,000 and may vary depending several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, education, skills and job qualifications. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock purchase, vacation, sick and personal days.

BBDO LA

Communications Manager, AI

Fully Remote

​​​​​​​$105k- $125k

We’re looking for a dynamic and seasoned professional to help us build trust and understanding in our recommendations system. You’ll join our global trust and safety communications team and help develop and implement a range of initiatives to demonstrate our commitment to building AI responsibly. We’re looking for someone who has a strong technical foundation and enjoys working with engineers and product managers. This person will help bridge technical and non-technical teams and empower everyone to tell our story confidently and consistently. You should have a proven ability to easily distill and communicate complex issues on a short deadline.

Responsibilities:

– Develops global communications initiatives aimed at building trust in our recommendations algorithm.

– Supports and advances our global AI narrative, including the creation of messaging docs, blog posts, speaking materials, white papers, pitches, statements, talking points, and other materials

– Empower market PR teams to consistently, confidently, and accurately tell stories to build trust in our recommendations system and handle issues reactively.

– Continually identify fresh ways to educate external audiences about our AI technologies and products.

– Support and develop AI transparency initiatives, including our platform API for researchers, Transparency Center, Transparency and Accountability Center, and more.

– Work collaboratively with Trust and Safety, Product, Legal, Public Policy, and other teams to provide communications counsel and support.

– Train and advise spokespeople in preparation for media interviews, presentations, and other speaking engagements.

Qualifications

– 5-8+ years of communications experience

– Excellent strategic, analytical, and verbal communication skills

– Experience working with engineers and product managers to translate technical information into easily understandable concepts and messages

– A self-starter who is motivated, takes initiative, and does well in a fast-paced environment

– Strong crisis communicaitons skills, a true problem solver

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