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Impassioned…Emboldened…Infinitely Curious: The Bradford Exchange, part of The Bradford Hammacher Group family of brands, is a world leader in new product development. We have been selling joy for the last 50 years! Our global organization consists of 10 business divisions ranging from jewelry, apparel, collectible coins, home decor to holiday and so much more. We concept, create, design and market our creative products directly to our customers, and leverage licenses with the biggest names in entertainment and sports to bring unique and curated products to our customers across the globe.

We’re currently seeking a Marketing Manager who will be responsible for the coordination, development, execution, management and analysis of new clients for Ashton Drake. They are responsible for managing, leading, defining, implementing and overseeing the acquisition of new clients at budgeted ROI (Return on Investment) through primary media, along with online channels such as Paid Search, Facebook, Housefile Email and/or other related media. Also manages the media flow process from concept approval through production and then online and print media launch. In order to do this the Marketing Manager must develop strategic marketing plans for new market placement, frequency of placement, offer and position testing and design mix through research and analysis of Media and Design history across the Bradford Exchange data files. Evaluation of online and offline performance results for appropriate positioning of advertising and promotions will be key to driving the business, along with direction of order channel management to ensure maximum response and order value.They will also be responsible for collaborating with product development and marketing to bring new and existing products from concept to market by executing strategic marketing plans for the Doll division that fall within the portfolio of products. The Marketing Manager will work closely with their immediate supervisor to determine the ideal timing and media sequencing of their media expansion, and other project and program requirements as required, applicable to Ashton-Drake.

How you will contribute:

• Management and execution of print (Package Inserts, Space, Coops) and digital marketing campaign planning across all lead generation channels, including Facebook, Paid Search, Remarketing, Instagram and more. Determine, measure, optimize and report all campaign KPI’s and optimize return on ad spend.
• Manage A/B test planning and implementation. Analyze and report on campaign performance to identify trends and actionable insights.
• Work with internal stakeholders when necessary to adjust campaign targeting and messaging.
• Assist with organic social media message creation and content ideation.
• Responsible for meeting monthly and yearly ROI and sales goals defined by the budget.
• Assist Development and Marketing with new product development duties by researching consumer interests, market size and industry trends.
• Management of all digital campaign content consistency & quality according to the brand guidelines. Management and execution of digital marketing campaign planning for new product introductions.
• Collaborate with marketing support groups (product development, advertising design, production, sourcing, licensing, print production, customer service) in bringing product from concept to market and then overseeing the overall marketing strategy.
• Maximizing response and ROI through effective planning, implementation, analysis and reporting of housefile mail campaigns. Activities include Customer selections/segmentation, management of creative efforts, response and inventory forecasting, and data analysis to create optimal circulation mail plans.
• Identifying new opportunities to optimize growth initiatives, define requirements needed to achieve initiatives, and follow through to implementation.
• Function as an analytical resource to the organization including presentations, budgeting, and reports.
• Support the division in ad hoc projects as requested.

What you will bring and skills that excite us:

• Bachelors degree in business, preferably Marketing, Advertising or related field.
• 3+ years of digital media management experience.
• 2+ years experience in a direct mail or direct response marketing analytic related position.
• Team player and an excellent communicator who can work with a variety of people at various levels throughout the company to build consensus and implement cohesive campaigns.
• Can also work autonomously, proactively updating key management on campaign progress and potential issues.
• Understands consumer mindsets, and how to effectively message or position to them, shaping marketing messages to focus on key consumer benefits.
• Proactive problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Strong examples of successful digital marketing campaign management.
• Excellent aptitude for statistical/financial analysis is a must.
• Must be PC proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel.
• Proven project management skills – must be able to manage multiple projects and tasks and complete in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Digital marketing campaign management, particularly running direct response programs.

BHG at a glance:

• Our scale: We have over 500 employees based out of our global headquarters right outside of Chicago, we have marketing operations in over 10 countries worldwide, and have over 32 million customers served.
• Compensation and benefits: We offer a competitive compensation plan and great benefits, with some benefits starting from day 1!
• We own the company: BHG is Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which allows you to not only derive the benefits of working as an employee at The Bradford Hammacher Group, but also gain the benefits of being an owner.
• Professional Development: There is always room to learn! We offer a Professional Development Program, a Mentor Program, and LinkedIn Learning to our teams as well as additional hands-on training and development. Our teams utilize a continuous performance management and development structure for feedback, no dreaded annual reviews. We meet quarterly to focus on the future!
• Our values: Honesty. Innovation. Respect. Teamwork. Giving back. These are just some of the core values that drive our team members. Our team strives to build a culture of continuous feedback where anyone can share and create our “next big idea,” among diverse and inclusive teams.
• Flexibility and wellness: Whether it’s offering hybrid environment (onsite/remote) for our corporate staff, to a generous, front-loaded PTO and holiday package to all staff and corporate wellness initiatives like WW, an annual health fair and an onsite gym, we are committed to our team members well-being. New hires start with 16 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays per year.
• Perks and more: We have a Business Casual Work Environment, Health and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO) Program, Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Onsite Cafeteria, Onsite Fitness Center, Corporate WW and Toastmaster’s memberships, a Peer Recognition Program, Product Discounts and more!

The Bradford Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The Bradford Exchange

This is a Nashville-based position requiring 5 – 7 years of experience.

About You:

You have a deep understanding of all things digital communications—someone who can develop a highly effective digital and social strategy, implement it, and then track its progress with meaningful data insights. Is social media your sandbox? Copy, creative, growth, and calls to action? Are you highly fluent in emerging social trends and best practices? Do you have certifications and experience to back it up? Do you know how to come up with big ideas—from brief to breakthrough, and beyond?

If the answers to these questions are yes, then this position might be for you. You’ll be responsible for helping dream up creative digital strategies for a few of our clients.

The perfect candidate fights for great ideas to push the boundaries of what brands can do on digital outlets and is well versed in long and short-term social development, ideation, strategy, engagement, and metrics. You’re organized, work amazingly in a team environment, are organized can multitask, never miss deadlines, and communicate effectively.

About Us:

Grayscale Marketing, based in Nashville, has received numerous accolades for its fully integrated advertising, marketing, public relations, and strategy services. Since its inception in 2015, the agency has established a strong reputation in the industry and represented a diverse range of live event clients across all 50 states and 47 countries.

With a focus on generating impactful marketing solutions, Grayscale Marketing has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. Collaborations have included artists such as One Direction, Kendrick Lamar, Jason Aldean, and Dua Lipa, events like Hangout Music Festival and Panorama NYC Music Festival, and brands like Virgin, Sony Music Nashville, Anheuser Busch, and Tito’s Vodka. In total, the agency has sold over 1,620,000 live event tickets.

Grayscale Marketing has solidified its position as a trusted partner to its clients by utilizing a strategic and innovative approach to marketing. The firm’s exceptional reputation in the industry is a testament to its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results and driving growth for its clients.

About the Position:

Simply put, you own our client’s digital communication outright.

You are the go-to social media go-to in your friend and colleague group. When new platforms spring up you master them. You are a power TikTok user, and sincerely love it. You use Facebook, read Twitter, and get lost in Instagram reels. It’s not a job, it’s a passion. Tech, people, content, and copy. It’s just your thing.

Knowing and teaching best practices and trends in social media marketing from on-boarding, goal setting, milestone and KPIs, objectives and initiatives, content and editorial calendars, prompt writing, monitoring, listening, ensuring brand consistency, engagement, customer service, growth, and reporting all organic activities across platforms.

You are the conductor, you build out the overall digital communications and social strategy alongside the project manager, write great copy, work with the creative teams to bring the vision to life, engage in relevant social discussion about the company, competitors, and/or industry, test and track what is working and adjust, and communicate your needs to the team to ensure flawless execution again and again.

You effortlessly take a client’s goals and break them down into milestones, with actionable steps, measure against those, keep the train on the tracks, and bring it into the station on time.

You will need to be highly observant, execute quickly, manage time well, and have a passion for storytelling on every platform and digital outlet. This role is for creative writers, enthusiastic about customer service, that have a deep understanding of social media engagement and analytics, and who bring creative and practical strategies to the table.

With this position, you need to know our clients inside and out so that you can bring their brand to life with a voice, and help to guide the creative and marketing teams with strategy and real-time feedback.

What You’ll Do:

• Curate and write prompts driving the direction of the social accounts you oversee based on the brief, calendar, and KPIs we’ve uncovered
• Ability to find the story within the data. Not just the what, but the why.
• Monitor all daily posts for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, etc., while developing unique story angles and crafting a brilliant, engaging strategy that copywriters can harness to write amazing headlines and copy for your specific accounts and that drives the creative team to deliver top-notch designs.
• Oversee and engage with all social media customer service, messages, DMs, comments, questions, and shares, across multiple channels.
• Help define social strategy; plan, craft, publish, monitor, and report on posts across social channels such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Linkedin, Clubhouse, and more.
• Maintain brand consistency across all points of distribution.
• Work directly with designers, copywriters, project managers, and account executives within a dynamic team structure within your client accounts.
• Consult regularly with the creative and copy teams to define (and redefine) social strategy in the rapidly shifting social space.
• Identify new trends and products in social media, and test and advocate for change as needed
• Communicate clearly weekly with the account executives and senior leadership to inform them of all pertinent details, status, metrics, percentage of goal completion, pivots in strategy, what is working and what is not, and what you plan is to problem solve and come up with effective solutions
• Research, identify, and engage with key influencers, bloggers, and content portals related to our key areas of focus
• Drive consistent, relevant traffic and leads from our social network presence
• Lead the development of content and editorial calendars
• In collaboration with the creative and copywriting team, you develop a brand voice, response matrix, and engagement brand standards.
• Lead tagging, titling, and linking of all content
• Develop ongoing actionable reporting based on mutually agreed upon client KPIs
• Explore new ways to engage new and existing social networks to reach our prospects, fans, and customers
• Launch influencer seeding strategies to support new products, brand campaigns, and other social media drivers
• Listen and engage in relevant social discussion about our company, clients, competitors, and/or industry, whether that be with existing customers, prospects, industry experts, or brand-new audiences who don’t yet know us
• Remain up to date on branded content regulations and restrictions
• You” showcase a mastery of industry best practices and the platforms we love, as well as be willing to learn and articulate the unique Grayscale point of view on each in client pitches.
• Understanding of testing principles and a disciplined approach to testing
• Drive consistent, relevant traffic and leads from the social network presence.

The Ideal Candidate Has:

• A Bachelor’s degree or entrepreneurial street cred and at least 8 years of professional paid experience developing and managing digital communication.
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and Powerpoint
• Full understanding of social media algorithms and the limitations of each platform
• A passion for storytelling, a mastery of grammar and the English language, and the ability to tailor your prompt and calendar writing to tell that story on a variety of platforms
• A track record of driving brand awareness, audience growth, reach, and engagement using organic and paid social media
• Excellent attention to detail (have we mentioned this yet? )
• Fluency and a passionate obsession with social media programming, engagement, and analytics tools
• An aptitude for time management, organization, and communication
• Strong conceptual/brainstorming skills
• Strategic thinking skills and a passion for ideating strategically focused campaigns
• The ability to follow directions and take constructive criticism
• A goal-driven and data-informed work style, with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate insights into actions
• The ability to effectively collaborate with various teams, providing the most useful guidance in an enthusiastic and inspiring manner
• A sparkling personality that will mesh well with the existing Grayscale team and a smile on their face a majority of the time
• Experience managing channels within the music space (country music preferred, but not required)
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to own projects
• An inquisitive nature
• You should be excited to check the data on all accounts each day and curious to find out the causes and effects of any data anomalies you spot

Work Environment

• Nashville Agency Office – fast-paced, high volume of activity and a deadline-driven environment based around brands and entertainment!

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

• Nashville, TN

Required education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Grayscale Marketing

ifm efector, inc. is looking for a digital first growth marketing leader with a customer-obsessed approach, who is fascinated by digital transformation and the power of technology to solve problems and make our customers’ more successful in their business. The Digital Content Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and managing compelling, insight-driven content meant to inform, educate, and persuade readers to act, while embodying ifm’s brand and image.

The Digital Content Marketing Manager will:

• Lead a team of motion graphics artists and content strategists in support of ifm’s mission to create a first-in-class web experience that puts ifm “close to you” by bringing our customer’s machinery and applications to life digitally on ifm.com and providing them the solutions, insights and recommendations that support their Industry 4.0 journey.
• Be a pace-setter and immediately make an impact through positive relationships with peers and team members
• Advocate for cross functional and cross departmental collaboration to produce clear and valuable communication that helps customers of all sizes and industries.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on the development and execution of the content strategy including content audits, gap analysis, persona building, SEO-oriented content planning, and publishing of content to support new customer acquisition and customer retention.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of creative professionals, content strategists, and writers. This includes motion graphics artists and web designers.
• Work closely with Product Management to ensure successful product launches
• Work closely with Performance Marketing and SEO colleagues to create content to improve page rank and increase pageviews.
• Develop ideas for compelling content that adheres to ifm’s branding and style guidelines.
• Manage and mentor designers and content writers while overseeing writing, editing, proofreading and copy editing for ifm.com/us.
• Author and supervise development of motion graphics design to represent the customer’s machine & application perspective aligned to ifm’s vertical markets for enhancing the pre- and post-sales experience.
• Stay on top of content marketing trends and encourage the team to optimize and test new tactics.
• Collaborates with global web team to improve overall site structure, navigation, reduce content cannibalization and improve conversions of the ecommerce sales channel.

Candidate Qualifications

• Content planning and execution – Experience in developing integrated content strategy and content-driven programs.
• Results oriented/Decision-making – Create and meet deadlines while managing time efficiently and prioritizing in a multi-tasking environment. Experience using analytics and metrics to guide topic and content development.
• Effective communication – Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Highly collaborative work style. Ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Operational excellence – Implement and follow processes that support a collaborative team and customer experience. Bring ideas for improvement to the table.
• Business acumen – Understand the big picture of the business and how to support business goals.
• Supervision – Self-starter with exceptional ability to follow through and lead and influence others.
• Creativity – Up to date on current content marketing trends and techniques, ability to innovate and iterate while following brand guidelines.
• Familiar with CMS publishing tools
• Basic design skills and experience with Adobe Suite and/or Cinema 4D or Blender a plus
• 5 years+ experience in B2B digital content marketing
• Experience leading or managing a team

Company Description

ifm efector, inc., headquartered in Malvern, PA, has earned the distinguished Top Employers certification for 2020 and 2021 in North America for our outstanding people practices. ifm efector is the US subsidiary of ifm electronic gmbh, a global company with over 8,100 employees in 95 countries serving 161,000 customers worldwide. Our core business is the development and production of sensors and controls for industrial automation and process applications.

“Exceptional success can only be achieved when the employees believe in the company and when they know that they are treated in a fair and honest way.” -ifm philosophy

ifm is a privately-owned company whose success can be attributed to three guiding principles: Employees First, Customer Loyalty, and Safe Growth. With a supportive and collaborative culture, ifm welcomes new ideas and fosters honest communication and trust. Distinguished by their individual capabilities and contributions, every employee plays a role in the success of our business, so that we may provide innovative solutions to meet and exceed our customer’s business needs. ifm is dedicated to ensuring employees are engaged, enabled, and empowered to realize their full potential in a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment filled with meaning and a shared sense of purpose.

“We have amazing products, but best of all we have amazing people. This is a core value of our success.” – Roger Varma, CEO, ifm efector

ifm efector, inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or handicap, marital or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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CANVAS United is a fast-growing, award-winning, mid-sized, bi-coastal, full-service creative digital agency based in New York City and Southern California. We are an independent creative collective for the brands of the future. With the sole purpose of helping clients grow with a more creatively driven, digitally led and culturally attuned approach to marketing. Being independent and part of a larger collective of creative agencies (UNITED COLLECTIVE) has allowed us to evolve from design & build into delivering immersive digital experiences. We have years of experience working with iconic brands and institutions such as Hoka, got milk?, Xfinity Comcast, MTV, Crunch Fitness, Beekman Hotel, Parker Palm Springs, Showtime, Howard Hughes, Marc Jacobs, Estee Lauder to name a few.

About the Role:

Enough about us, it’s YOU we’re excited about. We’re looking for a passionate, detail-oriented, and collaborative Art Director to join our creative team. The ideal candidate is well versed in both visual design and conceptual campaign initiatives and is a power-house executor— going above and beyond to ensure all work is delivered with a keen eye for detailing and innovation. You will work alongside our Creative Director, digital content team, designers, and copywriters to concept award-winning digital initiatives for integrated campaigns, web, and social. This role will be based in our NY office (FiDi).

About you:

• Confident and versatile people leader, excited to design, train, and implement best practices for a team to achieve consistency, and ultimately – client success
• A strategic, creative thinker with robust experience in the digital marketing space
• Able to navigate client ambiguity and business challenges to find data-driven, strategic creative solutions where there is no obvious path
• In pursuit of personal growth and challenge, and have a track record of doing the same with how you guide your creative teams and the clients at large
• Able to traverse complex workstreams, with an eye for detail, and vision for the bigger picture
• Champion of the creative work and the people executing it
• A direct source of guidance and leadership in the department

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ideating and designing for client projects and new business initiatives, including marketing campaigns, social activation content, and digital web/app experiences
• Providing clear and concise direction, with hands-on guidance to junior designers and production to elevate creative work
• Creating a comprehensive visual language for multi platform campaigns
• Research comparative/competitive examples on any given initiative
• Manage a small team of designers and content creators
• Foster ongoing improvements to creative processes and methodologies
• Inspire and empower others to solve business problems with creative, ensuring scalability and sustainability

• Minimum 6+ years industry experience
• Must have familiarity with video production process
• Must have a strong grasp on social platforms and trends
• Must be able to work with creative people in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Must be comfortable presenting work internally and externally with senior-level clients
• Strong ability to organize and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong digital portfolio (websites, campaigns, interactive and mobile experiences)
• Strong typography skills
• Ideally has worked on both integrated campaigns and product websites
• Programs: Figma and core Adobe Suite programs like photoshop etc.

Bonus:

• Animation/motion design experience
• Strong UX/Interaction design sensibility
• Brand Identity Design Experience
• Ability to develop design systems in Figma
• Knowledge of CSS and HTML

*Salary Range: $90k – $120k

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

*Actual offer may vary by market location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

UNITED COLLECTIVE

Full time Assistant to Partner at Entertainment Public Relations Firm

Relevant, a bi-coastal Entertainment PR agency, is looking to hire a Executive Assistant for a New York based partner. The company specializes in publicity for actors, filmmakers, production companies and authors. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of assistant experience within the entertainment industry as well as a genuine interest in pursuing a career in personal publicity. This position offers hands on experience with the goal of growing within the company. The candidate will interface directly with clients as well as representatives from agencies. studios, networks, publications, talk shows and fashion designers.

Specific responsibilities include coordinating all details for client’s press such as interviews, photo sessions, junkets, premieres, press tours, travel and booking hair/makeup/wardrobe styling. Responsibilities for the partner include scheduling meetings, calls, travel and organizing day to day schedule. Essential skills include organization, ability to multitask and prioritize, exceptional writing skills and motivation with an eagerness to learn and be part of a team. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint as well a working knowledge of social media. The company offers competitive salaries including overtime and full health benefits.

Please submit resume to; [email protected]

Relevant PR

Publicity Assistant – Entertainment

Are you a recent graduate, graduating soon or perhaps finishing up a PR internship? Would you be interested in working for an entertainment PR company that look after talent across Television, Lifestyle, Music, Radio, Podcasts and Books and more?

I am currently working on a fantastic Publicity Assistant role that will sit across all 3 of the current teams, so you will have the opportunity to develop knowledge in all areas, as well as assisting with day-to-day duties and upcoming events. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to start your career in publicity and have a real passion for the entertainment industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain client diaries from managers
• Keep client diaries up to date
• Compile and write weekly/monthly client reports
• Keep a record of all pieces of coverage that run
• Monitor press online for all client mentions and forward them onto relevant publicists
• Ensure all clients are always up to date
• Book meeting rooms where appropriate
• Upkeep of the Google drive
• Ensure the website is always up to date
• General admin – collecting post, booking train tickets etc
• Book photographers and stylists etc where applicable
• Be responsible for shoot logistics, including meals, parking and travel
• Responsible for call sheets and invoices – submitting to those necessary
• Be creative and forward thinking on projects
• Create imaginative and creative PR plans/ pitches that will make clients and ideas stand out
• Assist on coordinating media invites
• Create press packs when required
• Assist red carpet media managing and arrivals at events
• Monitor newspapers for popular culture and current affairs
• Create and maintain good relationships with journalists
• Maintain a positive relationship with the press
• Build and maintain contacts within the industry
• Act as a liaison between the client, journalists and the general public.

You will have:

• Great communication skills
• Excellent written skills
• A keen interest in entertainment ideally across TV, Podcast, Radio, books etc
• A broad knowledge of the entertainment industry as a whole
• An understanding of PR
• Real team player attitude
• The ability to work well under pressure

Please get in touch if this sounds like the role for you!

Handle Recruitment

Sony Music is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Manager to tell the story of our company, record labels, artists, and executives. We are looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, to tell the stories – internally and externally – that differentiate Sony Music UK. We’re looking for a motivated and driven team player with an entrepreneurial spirit.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract role.

What you’ll do:

External Communication and PR:

• Lead PR and corp comms for Sony Music’s key initiatives including corporate news, executive moves, acquisitions, crisis comms, CSR efforts.
• Write press releases, speeches and briefing documents.Regularly develop and pitch stories and thought leadership ideas aligning with company goals.
• Oversee content strategy for Website and LinkedIn. Set KPIs and provide comprehensive campaign reporting and actionable insights.
• Develop and implement strategic media plans engaging with mainstream and social media, to build awareness and understanding among key stakeholders of Sony Music’s business strategies, market performance and brand position.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with key editors, journalists and influencers at business and trade outlets, and pitch stories and advertorial content aligning with company goals.
• Coordinate all industry awards and events submissions across the labels to ensure Sony Music is well represented.
• Review all employee interviews, panels and keynote speaking opportunities.
• Design and commission corporate adverts (EG. incl. industry award programmes).

Internal Communication:

• Draft all official internal communication across multiple platforms.
• Oversee and approve internal emails, newsletters, intranet, and work with the team to develop new channels and platforms.
• Engage with senior management to develop written material for internal and public distribution in support of company needs including internal communications and thought leadership initiatives.
• Work with labels and departments across the company and meet key internal stakeholders regularly to identify PR opportunities and then act upon them.
• Advise stakeholders and departments across the business on the best communications approach.
• Measurement: Analyse the effectiveness of projects and channels and provide insights on the most effective ways to reach employees

Who you are:

• Minimum of 5 years working in a communication and/or public relations role.
• Previous experience working in the music industry.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communicator. Excellent networking and relationship building skills and the ability to interact with confidence with all different levels and functions within an organization.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Exhibit professionalism and skills necessary to establish and maintain a high level of credibility, and diplomacy
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to deliver on multiple, concurrent priorities

What we give you:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• An excellent range of benefits, like flexible working, core hours, childcare allowance, private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance and income protection, plus loads of music biz perks
• We invest in your professional growth & development

Sony Music Entertainment

AZIONE IS HIRING AN ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, DIGITAL/INFLUENCER IN LOS ANGELES + NEW YORK

We set out to inspire and empower each and every brand that we work with by building collaborative relationships founded on trust, creativity and high impact results.

AZIONE was born in 2010 with the vision of being much more than a PR agency. We set out to inspire and empower each and every brand that we work with by building collaborative relationships founded on trust, creativity and high impact results. With our unique and proactive approach, we grow emerging companies into household names and shift consumer perception for some of today’s most widely recognized legacy brands, establishing them once again as disruptive, conversation leaders.

AZIONE prides itself on nearly a decade of building some of the most relevant brands of today such as REI, Sundays, TravisMathew, HOKA, FitFLOP, HigherDOSE, Lacoste, Mansur Gavriel, MZ Wallace, Caraway, Sunwink, PLANTA, and many more. We think of ourselves as a creative agency rooted in PR, and are anything but traditional.   Forbes named us one of the Top Agencies in America 2021.  

Job Description 

NY / CA- based award-winning agency AZIONE is looking for an experienced candidate to join its Digital/VIP division as an Account Director. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive network of relationships with celebrities, influencers (and people of substance with social followings), fashion stylists, publicist contacts, and industry agents and be able to lead client accounts and demonstrate a proven track record of running multiple clients and projects simultaneously and working on both paid and organic campaigns and partnerships.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 6-8 years VIP and influencer experience at a relevant agency, a proven list of relationships and a strong interest in relevant cultural events, a strong knowledge of social platforms and a portfolio showcasing relevant organic placements.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the development and execution of earned and paid creative campaigns/OKRs to ensure client objectives are achieved and expectations are exceeded 
• Collaborate with account teams to ensure that influencer selection, messaging, social guidelines, and materials are in line with brand messaging, aesthetic and overall strategy
• Oversee the implementation of digital campaigns, brand partnerships, and talent engagement initiatives
• Draft and update talent and entertainment contracts
• Execute partnerships with talent from post contract phase through campaign completion
• Manage the logistics (travel, shipping product, etc) to talent/influencers for a specific campaigns and programs
• Take responsibility and accountability for ongoing initiatives, clearly define account team roles, and provide guidance and tools to facilitate goal achievement and client success
• Research and provide suggestions of appropriate influencer/ talent and entertainment opportunities for client projects 
• Serve as senior client contact and digital influencer lead; address client issues thoughtfully and effectively. Only involve executive team when necessary.
• Anticipate and proactively offer solutions to senior team leadership for executional issues specific to assigned clients/initiatives
• Ignite steady drumbeat of proactive and inbound product requests, talent dressing opportunities, and entertainment event opportunities
• Develop and manage agency database of go-to talent, digital influencers and  brand advocates 
• Maintain and continuously grow network of powerful “turnkey” influencer, stylist, managers, celebrity and publicist relationships
• Stay apprised of new capabilities that are announced on existing social media platforms as well as new emerging social media platforms that are gaining popularity; Continuously stay up-to-date on best practices relating to reporting to underscore qualitative and quantitative ROI and impact of executed campaigns 
• Monitor and keep abreast of industry news and trends and report updates to team
• Oversee and maintain weekly and monthly recaps for all team projects
• Lead weekly calls with client and in-person meetings alongside senior team leadership
• Develop and contribute to the new business process including research, proposal and pitch preparation
• Manage growing digital/influencer team including, SAE, JAE, AC, and interns as assigned

Skills and Required Experience: 

• Proven relationships with key celebrity, stylist, publicist, manager and influencer contacts. 
• 6-8 years of experience working in fashion + accessories, performance lifestyle, and home category with experience managing multiple client accounts; agency experience is required. 
• Experience managing contracts between celebrities, influencers and brands. 
• Team leadership skills.
• Experience developing strategies through execution with a track record of proven results; experience developing goals for team and clients.
• Knowledge of the digital landscape and social media platforms. 
• Creative thinker and extremely detail oriented.
• Proven track record of dressing celebrities, a personal relationship database of top stylists, influencers and socials. 
• Understanding of the media landscape with experience conceptualizing digital campaigns from a PR lens.
• Experience pitching celebrity + VIP sightings to entertainment and lifestyle media in an effort to maximize press exposure for clients. 
• Hard-working and proactive candidate who is enthusiastic, works well within a team and has a passion for celebrity/VIP relations across all sectors.  
• Highly proficient with Digital Platforms and social media platforms. (HYPR and IMDB Pro knowledge a plus)
• Must be based in CA and NY

We offer 100% medical & dental coverage, bonus & commission, year long summer hours, 401K and several perks and incentives. You’ll be working in incredibly fun, collaborative environment, surrounded by great teammates in a fast-paced culture committed to excellence for our clients.   

Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience)

To apply, please send your resume to [email protected]. 

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The Studio at Situation Group crafts award-winning work for the world’s leading entertainment, education, and mission-driven brands. The Studio seeks a Production Designer with a background in print and digital mediums. This role will report to the Project Management Supervisor and support our clients in the arts, entertainment, nonprofit and higher education space.

What You’ll Do

The Production Designer works collaboratively with Art Directors, Copywriters, and other Designers to craft deliverables that support advertising campaigns across various mediums, including print, digital, and video. A key aspect of this role is print production and the ability to prep and release print files and mechanicals.

Our office is located in midtown Manhattan, and we are currently working in-office three days per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Sample Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Adapt, refine, and organize digital and print assets such as display media creative, paid social media ads, emails, and print materials.
• Codify, archive, and update graphic files.
• Ensure that our client’s brands are consistently represented through stunning and clear designs for print, digital, video and more.
• Prepare client- and vendor-ready files across digital and print
• Develop organized and annotated working files that can be easily used as templates for future projects.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and streamline processes within the production design team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver creative solutions with measurable outcomes.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on quality and attention to detail.

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience as a Production Artist (freelance or full time) in an agency setting
• A portfolio showcasing polished, well-thought design in lead and hands-on roles
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign)
• Expert print production proficiency and experience (projects including but not limited to out-of-home, direct mail, traditional publication placements)
• Experience setting up print-ready files and mechanicals
• Eagle-eye for details like spotting alignment issues and inconsistencies
• Strong sense of typography
• Dynamic and confident presentation skills to pitch ideas clearly and effectively
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced creative environment
• A deep understanding of how technical factors affect designing for both the digital space and traditional (print) space
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve efficiently, intelligently, and with positivity
• Experience with retouching and digital compositing

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Salary range: $75,000 – $90,000, commensurate with experience
• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, summer Fridays and public holidays
• Paid family leave
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company

The Studio at Situation Group crafts award-winning work for leading entertainment, education and mission-driven brands— WICKED on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, Columbia University, Harvard Online, and No Kid Hungry.

The Studio is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.

Studio at Situation Group

A leading entertainment company is looking for a Publicity Assistant to join their team!

PAY: $20-$24/HR

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JOB DETAILS

As a Publicity Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the publicity/communications department with daily admin duties as well as gathering and distributing press related materials.

Responsibilities

• Revising and maintaining client databases
• Gathering and disseminating press clips
• Answering and directing phone calls
• Scheduling management and coordination
• Administering and processing invoices
• Organizing and arranging travel bookings and expenses
• Compiling and creating budgets

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relative experience
• Degree in public relations, communications or Journalism – preferred
• Passionate about public relations
• Exceptional organization skills
• Perform various duties concurrently in a rapid-paced workplace
• Highly skilled in using social media, conducting web searches, and working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Please submit your resume for consideration!

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