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The company is an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution, built to bring digital assets, NFTs, and blockchain gaming to life. Our mission is to empower digital asset ownership for people and businesses. If you get excited by the thought of joining a highly experienced, fast-paced global team that is building the future, this role may be for you.
As the Executive Producer for the company, you will be responsible for the strategic overview of the game title developed within the company’s Studios. You will be driving the brand’s vision and product by combining your strengths as a strategic thinker and empathetic people manager. In this role, you will be working with the cross-functional team across Studio Management, the Operations team, and external partners.
Responsibilities
- Managing and developing the production team handling this title as well as contributing to the production growth in the studio as a whole
- Guide and motivate the company’s core team in their handling of key areas such as scheduling, budget, quality, communication, and brand development
- Collaborate with Studio Management, Production as well as external partners, ensuring each project’s progress towards excellence and successful completion
- Enhance relationships with internal departments both on a studio and HQ level, including Executive Management, Sales, Marketing, and Operations
- Identify and promote efficient and innovative solutions to increase profitability, quality, and brand recognition
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience producing console and PC games from conception to release
- Superb understanding of game production
- Extensive experience as a Lead Producer for a major title
- Fully produced at least 2 large team games
- Excellent project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strategic thinker, who is highly organized and analytical in decision making
- Empathetic people manager
- Ambitious but down to earth attitude while striving for excellence
- Understanding Brand Marketing is a plus
To Hear More About This Role You Can
- email – [email protected]
Cryptorecruit are the worlds leading specialist recruiter for the blockchain/Cryptocurrency industry. We recruit positions from CEO,CTO, Project Manager, Solidity developer, frontend and Backend Blockchain developers to marketing/sales and customer service roles. Please browse our website and at www.cryptorecruit.com to search all our job vacancies.
CryptoRecruit
The company is an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution, built to bring digital assets, NFTs, and blockchain gaming to life. Our mission is to empower digital asset ownership for people and businesses. If you get excited by the thought of joining a highly experienced, fast-paced global team that is building the future, this role may be for you.
The company is looking for a Creative Producer to join our team working on a number of blockchain-powered P2E titles. As a Creative Producer at the company, you will be responsible for handling and organizing processes so that creatives can do what they do best. We are looking for individuals who excel in organization, have exceptional communication abilities, and are comfortable managing schedules of complex projects. Reporting to the Creative Director, you’ll work with other Producers, Artists, and Designers across a number of products.
Responsibilities
- Go above and beyond to meet the daily needs of coordinating your team’s work
- Partner with discipline leads to determining the time and people necessary to see projects through to completion
- Build and maintain project plans, schedules, and roadmaps considering dependencies across multiple development teams to ensure successful releases
- Provide transparency on project status and risks to stakeholders in order to ensure they are properly informed of any impacts from upcoming releases
- Exceptional communication with the production team and project leads on project status, risks, and opportunities
- Support the team with all your production tools
- Ensure the team has the best organizational structure, processes, and practices that allow them to produce high quality work efficiently and on time
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience
- Previous experience working in a production role where you’ve managed cross-functional teams in the creation and delivery of complex projects
- Strong preference for applicants with previous games publishing and/or general marketing and branding experience
- Deep understanding of project management practices as they relate to creative development
- Worked in an environment where you had to exhibit amazing problem-solving skills daily, viewing each new problem as an opportunity for success
- You are a self-starter, you approach challenges creatively and methodically, seeing them through to the final resolution
- Have the ability to communicate with varying levels of stakeholders, within your team and throughout the company
- Ability to adapt and be effective in new situations in a highly dynamic environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
To Hear More About This Role You Can
- email – [email protected]
Cryptorecruit are the worlds leading specialist recruiter for the blockchain/Cryptocurrency industry. We recruit positions from CEO,CTO, Project Manager, Solidity developer, frontend and Backend Blockchain developers to marketing/sales and customer service roles. Please browse our website and at www.cryptorecruit.com to search all our job vacancies.
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The Company:
My client is a Vancouver-based Virtual and Augmented Reality Studio that develops new and unique ways for people to play games and interact with each other. They partner with IP holders, large publishers, and tech brands to create and deliver immersive, high-end game experiences across multiple platforms with a special focus on building new tools for cutting-edge emerging technology. They have well-known titles on PC, PSVR, Oculus, Quest and mobile. They are currently in the early stages of several new and highly innovative projects with prominent industry partners and are searching for the best and the brightest to help them transform the world of VR and AR game development.
The Role:
They are looking for a passionate UX UI Director who enjoys working on an agile and fast paced team that brings high-quality VR projects to life. They are a hybrid Vancouver-based studio so are happy to consider candidates from all over Canada to work remotely. They also offer relocation assistance to candidates who wish to move to BC, Canada. You are comfortable working in a close-knit and collaborative team with a wide range of skill sets and personalities. You enjoy the creative problem-solving process required to bring original concepts and high-profile IPs to life in an immersive experience. You thrive in teams and are open to bringing new ideas to the table to assist in raising the quality bar of the end product.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a team of designers, engineers, and UX/UI specialists to develop efficient UI systems and develop user-friendly experiences.
- Work with the Creative Director and Lead Game Designer to define the user experience in a game and prototype spaces and interactions in VR/AR.
- Test for scale and usability while working with artists to concept and model the User Interface (UI).
- Lead, manage and mentor a team of UX UI Designers and Developers.
- Own the pipeline for UX and UI and work closely with the Creative Director.
- Own any identified opportunities/improvements in current designs and iterate on new solutions.
- Assist in coordinating usability testing and create action plans for Users Experience (UX) improvements.
Requirements:
- 4+ years of industry experience as a UI/UX Designer, and with a minimum of one game shipped (or worked on in your portfolio).
- Proven experience managing people.
- Portfolio to show a variety of UI styles and projects.
- Experience working with VR/AR.
- 2D/3D Illustration & Design for Game UI, Web, or Mobile app development.
- Familiar with using a 3D game engine (Ideally Unreal Engine 4 or Unity 3D).
- Familiarity with Social VR & 3D creation and prototyping tools & apps such as Microsoft Maquette/Recroom/Gravity Sketch etc.
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite or similar (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
- Understanding of Player/User-Centred Design ideology.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and iterative setting.
- Excellent ability to communicate your ideas & design decisions.
- Experience with user-centric design and the ability to create easy-to-understand user flows and diagrams.
- Continuous learning attitude and ability to learn new tools and processes.
- Interest in VR/AR/MR games and the latest trends in this industry.
- A team-player attitude with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- A competitive base salary.
- Comprehensive extended health and wellness benefits including employee assistance program (in effect from the first day of employment, premiums paid in full by the employer).
- Annual Health & Wellness allowance.
- 3 weeks paid parental leave (top-up on EI).
- Generous annual vacation time and personal health days.
- Paid studio closure for the Winter Holidays.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- We offer the choice of fully remote, in-studio, or a hybrid work arrangement for Vancouver employees. Team members in other provinces are welcomed on a remote working basis.
- Relocation assistance for candidates outside of BC, Canada.
- An opportunity to work on a high-profile IP.
- The chance to be part of an experienced, high-achieving, and fun team.
- An inclusive and diverse team and atmosphere.
- The opportunity to help pave the way for the future of VR gaming.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a cutting-edge environment, working on some of the most exciting games and technology in the business, don’t hesitate in putting forward an application! To automatically receive notifications upon new roles and market updates, follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/white-bay-search/
White Bay
Our client is seeking an Art Director for 4-6 month contract, with potential to extend.
● Lead the development of creative campaigns for both brand and key categories,
including: concept development, presentation, and production.
● Be involved in all aspects of creative from initial conception, overall look and style, to
direction of creative on set at photo and/or video shoots, to approval of post and layouts
for banners omni channel initiatives.
● Develop strategically relevant creative solutions based on the information gathered from
all documents including the creative brief and integrated team members.
● Ensure all work ladders up to brand strategy and style guides.
● Offer a confident creative POV while working collaboratively with other creative cross
channel team members (eCommerce, Print, Digital, etc.) and internal and external
stakeholders (Brand, Strat, photographers, producers, production partners, etc.).
● Partner with copywriters (and designers) to develop integrated creative solutions to
creative briefs.
● Regularly attend briefs, group meetings, production meetings, and presentations where
appropriate.
● Have an in depth understanding of imagery, composition and design, as well as proven
experience on set with photography and video teams.
● Oversee all aspects of art direction for your projects, including: talent sourcing,
production oversight, and presentations to senior leadership.
● Research and provide recommendations based on best practices as well as industry and
consumer trends, with a focus on emerging digital and social trends.
● Must be a self-starter with excellent attention to detail; with organizational,
communication and project management skills; and with the ability to work
independently and as part of a team.
● Consistently produce work that drives the brand forward.
What You Will Need
● 5+ years of experience in the Graphic Design/Art Direction/Marketing field in creative
development and execution, with a focus on fashion/home decor.
● Experience working in an integrated agency or lifestyle brand with work spanning across
all channels (digital, OOH, broadcast, print, social).
● Experience in creating/concepting for digital-first is preferred; experience in creating
motion graphics is considered an asset.
● Excellent creative and visual conceptualization, written and verbal communication skills.
● Ability to effectively pitch and present ideas.
● A positive attitude: team-oriented, optimistic, flexible, solutions thinker, problem solver.
● Ability to execute projects from rough concepts to the finished product across all
channels.
● Organized, detail-oriented, self-directed and able to manage multiple projects with the
ability to prioritize work and handle tight deadlines.
● Knowledgeable in all aspects of graphic design: layout, typography, colour theory and
production processes.
● Desire to work in a fast-paced, evolving, dynamic environment.
● Global awareness of trends across the retail, fashion, home, beauty and lifestyle
industries.
● In-depth knowledge of all design related software applications (InDesign, Illustrator,
● Photoshop and Acrobat) in a Mac environment.
● Ability to easily adapt to new technology and adopt internal workflow systems.
Pay depends on experience. 40-43/hr
Aquent Talent
The Opportunity:
As Retail Creative Experience Director with our client, you’ll be part of a fast moving, forward-thinking team responsible for designing customer experiences in McDonald’s retail locations across Canada.
You demonstrate and inspire diversity of thought and the exploration of big ideas both practical and visionary. You will be working closely with the client, designing highly creative and relevant messaging, throughout all customer touch points in the restaurant. You are able to articulate messaging strategy through creative execution. You have a vivid imagination that is fed by a strong curiosity about the world around you and a passion for searching out new perspectives and processes.
With your advanced design skills, you will create original design solutions that reflect McDonald’s design ethos, support restaurant business targets, and enhance the consumer experience.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Playing a leadership role in innovative design and messaging, analyzing user needs, tasks, and environments, generating complete user experiences that lead to concepts, from sketches to mockups to detailed design
- Identifying and driving “insights to prototypes” starting with problem definition through to the employment of best practices and fresh approaches addressing consumer expectations and needs with solutions that delight the consumer and deliver a superior experience
- Providing both research and design leadership, collaborating with the client and internal stakeholders to assure comprehensive understanding of an integrated retail experience model toward the goal of a superior user experience
- Working with client, and in house Account, Design and Production teams delivering on objectives, and milestones
- Ensuring alignment with client, management and other team members through regular progress updates.
What You’ll Need to Be Successful:
- A clear understanding of consumer trends in the Quick Serve Restaurant market
- Excited to work directly with the client with a strong ability to think on your feet
- Used to being self-motivated and works well in ambiguous situations
- Ideate and sketch directly with the client to optimize customer touch-points and messaging in the restaurant as well as in the drive-through
- Analyze and model customer needs, tasks, and environments of use
- Assess and optimize the performance of new and existing features by actively participating in usability testing and interpreting analytics data
- Strong 2D visualization skills – Sketching, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Experience playing a lead role with the Art Director and Studio creative teams
- Digital experience a big plus
- Candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of related professional experience
ML6 Search + Talent Advisory
PEOPLE & CULTURE COORDINATOR – #23-017
People & Culture department
Position: Permanent Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid/Provincial office – Station Tower (13401 – 108th Avenue, Surrey)
Closes: Posting will remain open until filled and will close without notice
ABOUT MÉTIS NATION BRITISH COLUMBIA
Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services. Through teamwork, respect, dedication, accountability, integrity, and professionalism, MNBC strives to build a proud, self-governing, sustainable Nation in recognition of inherent rights for our Métis citizens, assisting in the delivery of services based on policy, process, and specified regulations.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture, the primary purpose of the People & Culture Coordinator is to provide prompt, accurate and confidential services and support to employees at MNBC. Driven by a “People First” culture of continuous improvement while delivering a high level of service, this generalist role will provide a full scope of HR functions to support our business leaders.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process employee information such as new hires, leaves, terminations, redeployments, salary changes, etc. by keying information into HRIS and other related databases based on policy, procedures and in conjunction with payroll deadlines. Monitor out-of-ordinary situations and follow up with appropriate parties.
- Enrolls new employees in the benefits program. Answers questions pertaining to pension enrollment.
- Process various employee correspondence including employment agreements, confirmation of resignation, leaves, etc.
- Assist with the managing of WCB claims, sick leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other leaves.
- Support hiring managers by conducting full-cycle recruitment activities such as advertising job vacancies, optimizing recruitment strategies and developing a pipeline of talent for current and future opportunities through networking activities.
- Attend job fairs, career events and participate in online event planning.
- Ensure work permits and documentation are valid and support employees through the immigration process.
- Provide a positive onboarding experience by distributing and processing all new hire documentation.
- Conduct HR new hire orientation, in-person or virtually to ensure a positive onboarding experience.
- Assist with the design and development of training programs (outsourced or in-house). Map out quarterly and annual training plans and schedules.
- Contribute to HRIS selection and implementation to support MNBC growth. Support MNBC Digitization strategy of becoming paperless. Improve access by employee self-serve options province-wide to ensure employee information is captured accurately and securely.
- Provide support in the development and testing of new technology software. Identify areas of opportunity to improve existing HRIS processes, functionality, and workflow processes.
- Maintain HR analytics/metrics for analysis and reporting to support MNBC business decisions.
- Prepare ad hoc reports, presentations, or other HR-related material as needed.
- Act as liaison for other Youth hired through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
- Assists with managing the People and Culture email inbox.
- Support the Employer of Choice goal by developing, implementing, and communicating initiatives across MNBC.
- Assist with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee’s Administration Accountabilities
- Maintains personnel files for all employees, ensuring that files include relevant and necessary documentation and are kept confidential and in line with the privacy protocol.
- Responds to staff on various queries in a timely and accurate matter. Refers matters of a complex nature to the People & Culture Manager.
- Maintains and updates the People & Cultures standing operating procedure manuals as required.
- Communicate through email, phone, Microsoft teams, and video conferencing.
- Establish a high personal standard of service and performance by actively participating in other duties as assigned.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Completion of a post-secondary degree in Human Resources. CPHR designation will be considered an asset.
- A minimum of three (3) years of related experience.
- A combination of relevant experience, education, and training will be considered.
- Knowledge and/or awareness of the historical and contemporary contributions made by Métis people in B.C.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of a Human Resources/Payroll Information system (HRIS) is an asset.
- Knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, WorkSafe BC regulation, Criminal Record Reviews Act, PIPA and all other rules/regulations and laws.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Excel applications and database management.
- Experience handling HR processes and issues relating to benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, onboarding, compensation and training & development.
- Experience providing a high level of customer service with the ability to create a positive and meaningful customer experience.
- Utilizes team-building skills in a collaborative and “people first” environment while building strong partnerships with those we serve.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent analytical skills, technical skills, and impeccable attention to detail.
- Strong aptitude for problem-solving and sound judgment.
- Excellent organizational skills, including prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and managing multiple concurrent tasks.
- Must be process-driven and solution-oriented with a positive attitude.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take the initiative and overcome obstacles.
- Proven ability to recognize and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.
OTHER COMMENTS
- Other duties may be assigned as needed to help ensure the efficient operation of MNBC.
- There will be a need to attend meetings and events which may require work and travel outside of normal business hours.
- Ability to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
The above requirements are what MNBC is seeking in the ideal incumbent at the time of posting and are subject to change based on needs.
Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis or Inuit). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
PLEASE NOTE THAT CANDIDATES MUST APPLY using “People & Culture Coordinator – #23-017” in the subject line of the email. Please send your resume and cover letter to:
Rhonda Johnston
Manager, People & Culture
Métis Nation British Columbia
Email: [email protected]
Métis Nation British Columbia
ABC News is seeking an Executive Producer for “This Week”.
This Week is ABC News’ pre-eminent Sunday morning discussion program, featuring newsmaker interviews and panel discussions, and debates on a wide range of global issues and commentary, putting into unique perspective the preceding week’s news and often setting the stage for the week ahead.
Responsibilities
The Executive Producer will provide creative oversight, management, and editorial leadership for “This Week”. The Executive Producer:
- Oversees and directs the execution of “This Week”, including “This Week” branded content produced special programming on Hulu and ABC News Live.
- Works closely with the “This Week” team and the ABC News Washington Bureau to expand the “This Week” brand across new platforms and opportunities.
- Manages relationships with ABC News’ political contributors, who support the show, in coordination with ABC News talent executives.
- Leads the development of the booking strategy for “This Week” and supports key relationships with the White House, Capitol Hill, and federal departments and agencies to facilitate competitive guest bookings for the show.
- In collaboration with peer executives, develops and implements a content strategy for “This Week” that attracts and engages diverse audiences across all platforms.
- Champions an innovative, highly collaborative, diverse culture that promotes idea generation, open communication, respect for others, and excellence.
- Executes strategies to meet established goals/objectives to drive ratings, audience, and revenue.
- Sets short and long-term objectives to achieve budgetary goals.
- Executes all ABC News policies/objectives while maintaining the highest level of ethics and standards.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum 10+ years of results-oriented work experience in a news production role
- Strong editorial judgment
- Deep knowledge of the political landscape
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
- Proven ability to build, manage, and lead a team
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university
#DGEPJ
ABC News
Unifrog’s mission
We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We’re achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counsellors to manage the progression process effectively.
Our outlook is global – we work with schools and universities all over the world, from the US to New Zealand, and from Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity taught in English, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.
We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with nearly half of UK secondary schools, and hundreds of international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our customers, in terms of how much they use our platform, and in terms of the breadth of products we offer.
Our team is at the heart of our business and is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they can reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply. In advance of applying if you have any questions about working at Unifrog, please contact our Diversity Champions, Hannah and Farhana.
Content at Unifrog
Whether we are communicating through images, video or text, we always try to be straightforward, honest, and to show respect for the people with whom we are communicating.
Clear communication is particularly important for us because our mission is to level the playing field when it comes to access to opportunities, and a big part of this effort is fair and straightforward access to information. It’s also important for us to be fun, while not talking down to young people.
Over the last few years, with only a small and mostly non-specialist team, we have created hundreds of videos aimed at students and teachers.
We now have an exciting slate of new video projects that we want to produce. We want to use video:
- To develop some of the most popular parts of the Unifrog platform, currently used by hundreds of thousands of young people every week to explore different careers, different subjects at university, and topics that matter to them like Climate Change and Wellbeing.
- To help us create brand new tools within the platform, expanding what Unifrog offers to young people, and how we interact with external partners like employers and universities.
We also want to improve the quality of the videos we create, making them slicker and more useful to our users.
The role
We are looking for a skilled and creative Producer/Director who will shoot and edit 3-6 minute videos aimed at young people, which will be hosted on different parts of the Unifrog platform. You’ll also create some short videos for our marketing and sales teams to use. As well as creating the videos you will work with others to arrange the shoots.
Shoots can happen in person with professional equipment, in which case you’ll be the sole person shooting, including controlling lighting and sound, and then editing. They can also happen as interviews on Zoom; for these you’ll conduct and record the interview, then edit them.
In the last year we’ve made videos like:
- A maths professor speaking about her day-to-day job, and giving advice to young people considering becoming an academic (shot in person);
- An art history undergraduate speaking about the best and worst aspects of their course (shot on Zoom);
- A case study of a Unifrog partner school in Germany (shot in person).
You’ll create videos like these, and you’ll also help us with our ambitious plans for creating completely new types of videos which will allow us to develop new parts of the Unifrog platform.
Working together
You’ll work as part of a team of three in our Video Content team, part of the wider Marketing and Content team. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced writers, teaching resource creators, and a graphic and motion designer. You’ll also work with people on our marketing, sales, account management, and strategy teams.
In the Marketing and Content Team we commonly brainstorm new ideas as a group, provide feedback on each other’s work, and get feedback from teachers and students at our partner schools. We promote good ideas regardless of where they come from.
You’ll be line-managed by our Head of Video Content.
Key skills
Dealing with contributors
- You’ll work with other people on the Unifrog team to organise shoots with external contributors, either on location or via Zoom. You need to be good at getting on with people, and persistent so that you can make things happen.
Script writing
- To be efficient before any shoot, you’ll need to have discussed your questions with the contributor/s and have a good idea of the answers you’re looking for. You need to be a strong writer, able to create a script from scratch, or improve an existing one.
Directing shoots
- Sometimes you’ll be working on your own with the contributor/s, and sometimes with one or two other non-technical people in the Unifrog team who’ll be taking direction from you. You need to be confident and talented at directing shoots both in person and on video calls, where you might have to advise your interviewee on background and lighting.
Technical skills
- When on location, you’ll be the sole person shooting, including operating lighting and sound, and then editing. This means you need to be able to operate cameras such as the C300 and the A7S, to be at least competent with lights and sound, and to be highly proficient at using the Adobe suite, in particular Premiere and After Effects.
- When conducting an interview on video call, you’ll need to be able to trouble-shoot and get the quality of the video as good as it can be
Juggling projects and meeting deadlines
- We always have a lot to do, and we have very high standards for the end-product. You need to be organised to meet tight deadlines and determined to get things done on time.
Editorial judgment
- You’ll edit both footage that you’ve shot yourself, and footage that other people have shot, including content we get directly from contributors. From this you need to be able to create compelling, useful videos. We have a house style that you’ll need to be able to stick to, and we also want you to help us develop our house style.
Benefits
Head to our jobs page for a full list of the excellent benefits we offer our team.
- Join one of ‘the best organisations to escape to’ and help transform careers and destinations in schools. We’re also a certified Great Place to Work.
- Become part of a committed, dynamic, and growing company. We want to build our team for the long term: if you do well, we will do our best to make sure you want to stay at the company for a long time.
- You’ll enjoy a significant degree of autonomy to be creative and deliver high-end videos.
- Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
- Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.
Key details
- £40,000 (Grade B), plus a share in a company-wide performance bonus.
- Full time.
- Split your time between home and our office in Hoxton, London (a minimum of 2 days per week).
- 28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
- Working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am to 4:00pm on Friday.
- Start date: as soon as possible, though we will be flexible for the right candidates.
- If you require reasonable adjustments, or want to discuss any details about the role before applying please contact Mhairi (details on our website).
- We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Application process
Deadline: 22:00 (UK) on Sunday 26th February 2023. We will review applications as they come in. We may close early if we find the right candidate so would advise applying sooner to avoid disappointment.
Stage 1: Application form (~1 hour)
- Visit our website to upload your CV and complete the questions and tasks below:
- i. Post a link (WeTransfer, Dropbox, Google Drive or similar) to up to 3 examples of your best work.
- Across these examples, you should show off your skills in both shooting and editing, but especially shooting. We’re particularly interested in seeing any interviews you’ve filmed (if you’ve done this). If you were working with others to create this work, please explain what you did.
- ii. Share a link to your showreel or website if you have one.
- iii. ‘Why do you want to work for Unifrog?’ (200 words)
- iv. ‘With reference to the key skills in the job description, what makes you an excellent candidate for this role?’ (250 words)
Stage 2: Task (~3 hours)
- We will share with you examples of our visual style, plus some footage we have shot, and you will have a week to send us a short edit back.
- Given the time this task can take, we will send £60 to people who participate in this round (within 1-2 working days after the task has been received).
Stage 3: Video call interview (1 hour) ????
- Standard Q&A from a panel of three, including questions about your experiences and how these relate to the role, and scenario questions based on common situations you might face (plus time for your questions).
- Video call interviews will be held on a rolling basis from 16th Feb onwards.
Unifrog
ABC News is looking for a collaborative, resourceful and creative Executive Producer to partner with and report to the Senior Executive Producer of Special Events. In this position, you will be involved with planning and producing all major news events for ABC News, from the daily unexpected events that warrant interrupting network programming to large scale planned events. The successful candidate will have the knowledge of what it takes to lead a diverse team in high pressure situations, consistently maintaining the highest ethics in news gathering and production.
What You Will Do
- This position will collaborate with, and report to, the Senior EP of Special Events. The successful candidate will help manage the large team across the network in producing instant special reports as well as planning and producing all major news events for the network.
- This position will take the lead in producing the instant daily special reports that warrant interrupting network programming. The role will support the senior executive producer on all major planned special events.
- In this role, you will help manage extensive newsgathering teams in coverage of large-scale events, coordinating closely with nearly every department in the network, including editorial teams, show staff, field production, engineering, scenic, lighting, marketing, public relations, digital, new media, and guest bookings.
- In this role, you will be expected to proactively identify problems and provide solutions.
- You will coordinate live shots on site and manage field teams from the control room.
- In this role, you will be expected to conduct venue surveys online and in person, summarizing findings in detailed memos and presentations distributed to decision makers.
- This position will also liaise with the network’s editorial leaders, technical and production staff, as well as with outside contractors.
What You Bring
- This position requires proven stellar news judgement and a strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics.
- Must be a strong competitor who successfully balances aggressive coverage with thoughtfulness and care in reporting breaking stories.
- Ability to perform well under pressure. Candidate must have the expertise and collaborative skills to work with all platforms that happen to be on duty when news breaks.
- You must have solid editorial background with proven track record overseeing and creating innovative editorial content while efficiently managing finances and resources.
- Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with the disparate network entities outside of the News division, which may, at times, have conflicting priorities with those of the news division. Groups includes Daytime, Primetime, Sports, Affiliate Relations, Owned stations, Network Sales, Marketing, Promotion.
- Candidate must have proven control room skills which includes the ability to communicate effectively with technical team as well as production staff, anchors and correspondents while operating under extreme deadlines and with the ability to make split second decisions.
- Candidate must have deep understanding of graphic production and video production including concept and design to on-air implementation.
- Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
- Willing to give and receive constructive feedback and coaching.
- A “can-do” positive attitude.
Other Requirements
- The role requires being on call 24/7/365.
- This position is not remote.
- Must have the ability to travel and on short notice.
- 10+ years of television production experience
- 3+ years of experience in a news leadership capacity
- Bachelor’s degree and previous management experience preferred.
The hiring range for this position in New York is $ 258,100 to $ 354,860 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make your impact?
The Senior Stage Manager is a leadership position that is responsible for day-to-day management of talented Cast in a Park Operations department (Attractions, Custodial, Food & Beverage, Main Entrance, Retail or Resort Transportation & Parking.) The Senior Stage Manager energizes/leads Cast and mentors Stage Managers while handling the metrics associated with providing great Guest Service. In this role, you will ensure efficient and safe operations, drive a positive Guest experience, increase Cast engagement and safeguard our brand. The role will be based in Disney’s California Adventure and Downtown Disney District, and reports to the Area Manager.
You will:
Demonstrate commitment to excellence and working in the operation daily, which includes interacting with Guests and Cast Members and resolving any issues
Maintain a positive demeanor and strong Cast focus to inspire, engage, mentor and develop a diverse and talented team
Recognize Cast Members and hold them accountable for delivering excellence in safety, courtesy, show, inclusion and efficiency. Be a teacher and developer, take a sincere interest in the Cast and be vested in their success
Exceed Guest expectations that yield results and positive Guest feedback
Partner closely and collaborate with other leadership teams due to shared Cast base
Participate in departmental meetings and communicate relevant information to Cast Members
Make balanced day-to-day operational decisions that benefit Guests, Cast Members and the demands of the business
Monitor daily staffing levels and anticipate shift coverage needs based on demand
Support local projects and monitor any potential impacts to the Guest and Cast experience
You have:
2 + years of leadership/managerial experience, demonstrating professionalism in an hourly, Stage Manager or equivalent salaried leadership role
Ability to drive and improve operational processes and efficiencies
Ability to lead effectively in a team environment, hold self and others accountable
Ability and desire to guide others, mentor Cast and peers; demonstrate influence skills
Operational guest service experience and guest service skills
Ability to understand the impact of financial aspects of an operation and some knowledge of the levers (i.e. operating budget, revenue, labor, inventory systems, costs, etc.)
Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends, variable shifts and holidays
It would be great if you have:
Operations experience in Attractions, Custodial, Food&Beverage, Main Entrance, Retail or Resort Transportation & Parking or similar operational roles (at Disneyland Resort or outside the Theme Park industry.)
Prior experience leading in a union environment
Bilingual skills
Required Education :
High school degree or equivalent
Preferred Education :
Bachelor’s degree
Benefits and Perks:
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
The hiring range for this position in California is $69,946.00 to $93,830.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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