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Miller Zell is looking for a Pre-Press Manager with G7 Color experience.
PRE-PRESS:
- Preflight client artwork to determine accuracy, omissions, or additional requirements.
- Takes high-resolution files and creates digital images to the client’s specifications.
- Creates and imposes press forms for hard/soft proofs, print, and finishing procedures.
- Maintains accuracy of assigned color profiles and file optimization.
- Maintains and archives digital files for storage.
- Artistic Sensibility and Technical Skill are desired.
POSITION SUMMARY: Shares responsibility with other production managers, who direct, organize, plan, and collaborate on all graphic production activities by performing the duties below personally or through other lead personnel. Responsible for the implementation of and adherence to all departmental policies, practices, and procedures. Responsible for training and overseeing the productivity and quality of the Pre-Press employees. Having the employees digitally prepares art file for print production/finishing, to meet customer specifications. Proficient with the color management and PDF workflow process. Operates within a Mac/Windows environment and other peripheral prepress equipment to complete job assignments. Ability to train employees in pre-flight related programs and G7 Color Management Software and tolls.
The following is a basic outline of responsibilities: With the ability to direct and organize graphic production activities by performing the duties below personally. Responsible for the implementation of and adherence to all departmental policies, practices, and procedures
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Works collaboratively with other production managers to ensure sufficient supervisory presence in the plant at all times.
- Assigns specific duties as needed to individual personnel or temp workers, organizing the efficient flow of materials and work through the plant.
- Trains and supports the staff in their work, clarifying procedures, and coaching them to higher levels of success and capacity. Educates them on all aspects of their work including time sheets, work orders, load tickets, pallet labels, scheduling, and QA procedures, among others.
- Reinforces the goals of quality and increased productivity with all staff through positive reinforcement and a commitment to teaching others.
- Interprets and enforces company policies and safety regulations.
- Educates staff on the proper interpretation of job orders and assigns them to production personnel.
- Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
- Continually monitors all operations and activities to ensure quality standards are met.
- Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
- Understands and can perform activities of workers supervised.
- Checks product for accuracy, quality issues, and conformity with work order objectives.
- Reads and understands fully the work order and description of work to be completed.
- Determines what functions are required according to the written work order.
- Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
- Supports the staff in their work, clarifying procedures, and coaching them to higher levels of success and capacity. Educates them on all aspects of their work including time sheets, work orders, load tickets, pallet labels, scheduling, and QA procedures, among others.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Knowledge of both Windows and MAC based software programs. (Prinergy, Preps, Adobe Suites, MS Office, E-Pace, Printflow, etc.)
Good verbal and written communication skills. Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a digital & screen-printing environment is required. Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with color management tools is helpful. Knowledge of G-7 Color Management is a plus. Experience with ColorGate or Fiery XF RIPs is a plus as is experience with Inca or Vutek digital presses.
Miller Zell
About the job:
The VP Media Director leads a fully integrated team over a significant portion of a large, high profile account to meet or exceed business and client expectations including revenue, profit, margin and staffing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Media Planning
Oversee media plan development and take the lead on all presentations. Create media plans that are strategically and executionally sound. Review all plans to insure quality and ensure flawless execution can be achieved. Integrate concepts seamlessly with creative product and clients’ marketing plans
Client Management
Maintain knowledge about the industry and brand/client – product benefits, efficacy, MOA, industry challenges, client processes and client corporate culture. Place clients on the leading edge of media change. Maintain on-going contact with senior clients, lending credibility and endorsement to major presentations
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create media plans that are strategic and executionally sound.
• Place our clients on the leading edge of media change.
• Magnify the buying power of every dollar we spend.
• Establish priorities to allow the group to focus on what counts.
• Counsel on negotiation process; lead negotiations, as appropriate.
• Foster excellent ratings in client evaluations.
• Contribute to developing vision for the Department and insure that vision is communicated to department and agency management.
• Integrate concepts seamlessly with creative product and clients’ marketing plans.
• Review all plans to insure quality and insure flawless execution can be achieved.
• Ensure collaboration of planning, buying and research.
• Encourage an exchange of the best ideas within the department.
• Contribute to new business efforts; lead pitches, as requested.
• Maintain on-going contact with senior clients, lending credibility and endorsement to major presentations.
• Lead and inspire; acts as a role model; serve as a source of experience, knowledge, instruction and direction.
• Routinely serve up business-building ideas to clients.
• Manage administrative functions to increase agency profitability.
• Develop and mine relationships to bring new business to the agency.
EDUCATION
DEGREE/DIPLOMA REQUIRED/PREFERRED
Bachelors
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
N/A
EXPERIENCE
MIN EXPERIENCE
AREA OF EXPERIENCE
10 years HCP Media Planning
8 years HCP Online Advertising, Direct Marketing; Client and Agency
4 years Management
4 years HCP Digital Marketing with Desirable Focus on the Oncology Landscape
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Microsoft Office
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Media Tools
Proficiency in media tools including KANTAR, eValient, SRDS, MBOX – Level II
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
We are providing you with this job description as a guideline for your role. Based on your team, your role may vary slightly and you may perform other duties or have other responsibilities that are dictated by business needs. However, if you think that there are elements of this job description that are inaccurate, please speak with your manager and/or HR Partner.
In addition, this job description is not intended to include modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation for a disability.
SOLVE(D) | An IPG Health Company
The Director of Games Publicity (Video Games and Tabletop) plays a key role within the Skybound Entertainment consumer products division where we are launching video games, board games, collectibles, and merchandise for diehard fans, community, and loyal customers.
The Director of Games Publicity (Video Games and Tabletop) will be responsible for getting the word out and shaping the public narrative around Skybound’s exciting line-up of both digital video game and tabletop game products. You will be responsible for working hand in hand with our Brand Marketing team and managing a group of external global agencies to support the go-to-market campaigns for all Skybound’s game projects. This includes new digital games published by Skybound and, in conjunction with external partners, Skybound-licensed digital game projects and digital game physical edition releases. You will also work closely with our tabletop games division to create and execute product-driven PR for all our tabletop game projects.
As the subject matter expert on games PR in our Marketing organization, this role has room for significant growth and increased management potential.
Reports: This position will report to the Head of Corporate Communications and Managing Partner
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Directly manage PR across Skybound’s video and tabletop games slate.
- Lead a team of communications professionals, including internal managers and external agencies to develop and execute product PR campaigns.
- Work closely with Brand and Marketing Managers on strategy and go-to-market planning.
- Drive media relations and press coverage for initial release announcements, previews, and reviews.
- Manage our external agency partnerships, budgets, and strategy across the games slate.
- Work closely with partners for licensed IP and ensure Skybound is properly represented in their interactive games.
- Manage PR budgets across the portfolio, working with brand and finance to find the right solutions across multiple product types and budget sizes.
- Lead the establishment of best practices for product PR across our games divisions. Testing and learning to find the optimal approach for each type of product.
- Work hand-in-hand with the Head of Corporate Communications to ensure the Skybound brand is represented throughout all of our game product campaigns.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in video games PR, with at least some of that experience managing external, global PR agencies to support video game launches.
- Experience in consumer or games adjacent media relations, campaign building, and marketing are welcome expertise as we look to differentiate our PR approach.
- Brings with them significant relationships across media, first party, and other game industry stakeholders to Skybound.
- 3+ or more years of experience with team leadership and direct report management/development.
- Direct experience managing budgets and negotiating with agency partners.
- A self-starter who can work independently or with minor supervision in a fast pace, multi-project, and process-oriented environment by balancing time on competing priorities.
- Ability to spot problems before they arise, and constantly looking to improve processes.
- A pro at presenting to the executive level, both internally and externally.
- A willingness to roll up their sleeves on execution as we continue to grow our internal PR team.
Job Type: Regular, Full-time
Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000
- Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc
- The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees
- Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role
Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement. This role may also qualify for a possible discretionary bonus annually.
Company Overview
Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.
Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.
Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Skybound Entertainment
Video Producer – I am in need of someone who is able to story board and properly plan shoots, effectively capture the story, and deliver consistently high quality edits. The main focus is long form content. The main skillset needed will be the ability to take large amounts of footage and make 20-40 minute compelling videos. Our main goal is to share outdoor content that is fun to watch for everyone, not just 50 year old fishermen.
Ayo Fishing
Responsibilities
- Manage day to day customer briefings involving various internal teams as well as high-level external customers
- Heavy scheduling support – calendar invites and outreach to various teams to confirm availability
- Ability to follow a pre-determined process to draft agendas, schedule against those agendas, and host meetings on the day they take place (in Pleasanton)
- Ability to juggle various competing timelines and ensure each event stays on track and on time
- Confidence to push back on account teams when necessary to ensure the best possible outcome for the briefing
- Partner with sales/services teams to create briefings that reach the pre-determined goals of our customers
- Collaborate closely with CXC team, technology support team, logistics team, catering, etc. to bring all elements of the briefing together
- Executive level communication at all times via email, phone, Slack, etc.
- Incredible attention to detail in all areas and in all work produced
- Manage additional special projects as needed by the CXC team
- Support in developing ongoing best practices
Basic Qualifications
- 6+ years relevant experience
- Experience working closely with Executive Level (VP+, C-Suite) customers and internal stakeholders required
- Experience in an executive briefing center is ideal
- Highly organized and detail-oriented self-starter with exceptional prioritization, organization, and project management skills, who can execute with or without supervision
- Excellent executive communication skills, interpersonal skills, and writing skills
- Experience working in briefing tools, Salesforce, Google suite and Microsoft office suite of products.
This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position: $28.45/hour-$37.93/hour*******Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Magnit
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We have an immediate requirement from with our client , please go through below role. If you are interested, please share your resume with contact details to [email protected]
Title: Communications Project Manager
Location: Renton, WA
Duration: Contract
The Communications Specialist, as part of the ERP change management team, will play a pivotal role in managing internal communications for the ERP team, stakeholders, and executives within Providence, as well as external communications regarding ERP organization’s efforts and strategic projects.
The key activities that the Communications Specialist will be responsible for are as follows:
Internal Communications / Engagement
o Develop and implement internal communication strategies to keep the team, stakeholders, leadership informed about the ERP organization’s updates including strategic project updates
o Collaborate with various stakeholders to gather information and create compelling communications, such as emails, newsletters, PowerPoint slides, SharePoint pages, and videos
o Manage through communications / engagement activities required to support overarching change management efforts for strategic ERP projects
o Support community relations efforts, including coordinating and staffing events, as well as creating and acquiring collateral and other materials
External Communications
o Craft engaging and informative social media posts and messages that promote the ERP organization’s brand and thought leadership
o Stay up-to-date with industry trends and social media best practices to enhance the ERP organization’s online presence
o Write and edit compelling articles that showcase the ERP organization’s offerings, services, and thought leadership
General
o Utilize in-depth knowledge of ERP and enterprise-wide system transformations to tailor communications that resonate with the target audience, including internal teams and industry stakeholders
o Monitor and improve the delivery of information and messaging in the communications deliverables
o Collaborate with other communications and PR counterparts to coordinate alignment in activities and messaging
o Independently plan and complete tasks and assignments on time
Seeking someone with the following qualifications
• Education and experience in communications, journalism, or a related field
• Proven experience as a communications specialist or in a similar role
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
• Creative mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Knowledge of ERP / enterprise-scale IT organization is a plus
• Strong PowerPoint design skills is a plus
• Strong knowledge in video editing and creation is a plus
Cigniti Technologies
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Manager to oversee and coordinate internal and external communications for our organization – effectively promoting our brand and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have excellent writing and interpersonal skills, as well as experience in project management and team leadership.
This role is located in South Florida and is in office, not hybrid.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement effective communication strategies and plans that align with organizational corporate goals and values.
- Create and edit written materials such as press releases, social media posts, website content, and other internal and external communication materials.
- Manage corporate relationships with media outlets, stakeholders, and partners to ensure positive coverage and maintain a positive public image for the organization.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure clear and consistent messaging throughout the organization.
- Manage internal communication channels such as email newsletters, staff meetings, and other internal communications to keep staff informed and engaged.
- Lead the creation and execution of events, campaigns, and initiatives that support corporate organizational goals and objectives including but not limited to investor conferences.
- Monitor and analyze communication strategies to ensure effectiveness and adapt strategies as needed to ensure maximum impact.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in communications, investor relations or public relations, experience with SEC processes a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write and edit a variety of materials including external media and internal policy alignment.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Candidate Benefits:
- New role to the organization with immediate, breakthrough and step-change impact
- Executive visibility and ability to influence corporate policy and communications strategy
- A fast-paced, winning, collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits program
Confidential CPG Company
KPNX 12News in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a curious, creative and ambitious news producer who wants to create an energetic newscast that informs, inspires and empowers our audience in one of the top markets in the country. Our news producers create interesting and informative newscasts, with an emphasis on the use of video, graphics, conversational writing and innovative formats.
The ideal candidate will share innovative ideas for daily content, while maintaining close attention to detail. This producer must be able to write urgently, concisely and execute the goals of the newscast under tight deadlines. Applicants must have major, breaking news experience, strong editorial judgment, newscast producing expertise and fully understand the needs of our audience across all our platforms.
**RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE**
Responsibilities:
- Craft, build, mold, visualize, conceptualize the lead story, deep-dive content, and specialized material for the newscast.
- Use creative production techniques like graphics, editing and new forms of media to enhance stories.
- Work directly with management and talent to consistently build a high-quality news show.
- Use social listening research, discover and distribute content.
- Write in an exciting, accurate and creative way.
- Enterprise news stories
- Lead and inspire a team to work together for a great newscast.
Requirements:
- BA/BS in journalism, communications or related
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience producing/line producing for newscasts
- Understanding of the tenets of journalism
- Proven experience producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content
- Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook
- Knowledge of ENPS and Edius editing preferred
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines
- Experience handling live, breaking news situations and changing events
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekend, night and holiday shifts, a must
- Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
- Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
- Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.
12 News (KPNX-TV, NBC)
About Bridger Consulting
Bridger is an expert network consulting firm connecting businesses with industry professionals to share knowledge, on-demand. We work with research teams at Consulting firms (Management/Strategy/Creative), Asset Managers, and Corporations to aid qualitative and investment research. Services include 1×1 hourly phone consultations, surveys, and in-person engagements with subject matter advisors.
Bridger’s technology platform is built to streamline research workflow. Clients gain access to a personal dashboard where they can create projects, review profiles, and schedule consultations with industry advisors who address their most pressing questions. Communicate with live chat, collaborate on projects with colleagues, and manage details all in place.
For more info, check us out at: www.mybridger.com
Role
We’re looking for an Engagement Manager to join our Client Relations team in the New York office!
We are looking for a qualified candidate who will be responsible for managing a team of research analysts and associates while building a strong portfolio of clients from management consulting, banking, finance, and large corporations.
General Responsibilities
- Serve as a point of contact and intermediary between clients and your own research team
- Help facilitate engagements between our clients and advisors through an online marketplace of projects
- Manage a PnL & portfolio of clients across major corporations and consultancies
- Understand the granular needs of clients by reviewing project details and cross-collaborating with teams to fulfill time-sensitive requests
- Learn about new industries, emerging technologies, topics both broad and niche
- Access unique projects by the world’s brightest minds gaining exposure to all imaginable sectors of expertise, geographies, and markets
- Earn a bonus on every project you manage!
What you should have:
- Bachelor’s Degree at a 4-year accredited University
- 2+ years experience in customer/client servicing, account management, or any other related field or relevant experience
- Strong verbal, written, analytic, and organizational skills
- Excellent time management skills and motivated to handle tasks without being asked
- Interest in management consulting, banking, finance, customer/client servicing, account management, or any other related field or relevant experience
Compensation:
- Base plus uncapped bonus structure
- First-year Base Salary plus On-Target Earnings = $100k+
- Health & Dental Coverage
- 401k
- PTO
- Fast upward mobility and growth opportunity
- Snacks!
Bridger
Industry : Pharmaceutical
Title: Manager, Corporate Communications
Location: Paramus, NJ (hybrid-2 days/week)
Duration: Full time permanent
Job Summary:
The Manager, Corporate Communications will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that supports company objectives while aligning with enterprise priorities. The individual will be partnering with leaders across the function to identify and amplify newsworthy moments for internal and external audiences through the appropriate channels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Include but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigne
- d):Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate communication strategy that aligns with company goals and objective
- s. Provide leadership with strategic communications counsel and support for internal and external presentations, interview opportunities, speaking engagements, et
- c. Provide writing and editing support for key announcements as appropriate, including the development of news releases, Q&A documents, fact sheets and media backgrounder
- s. Manage media relation including developing and maintaining relationships with certain outlets, journalists and influencers to drive positive coverag
- e. Develop and test crisis communications plans, ensuring timely and effective communication during critical situation
- s. Monitor and analyze R&D communications metrics to continuously improve effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvemen
t.
Qualificati
- ons:Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercising discretion and independent judgment on matters of significa
- nce.Strong ability to independently problem-solve, take initiative to assist others and find creative solutio
- ns. Knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards in the Pharma indust
- ry. Strong computer skills in MS Office applicati
- ons.Demonstrated effectively worked in multicultural diverse global company environme
- nt. Excellent interpersonal and communication ski
- lls.Must be very comfortable dealing with all levels of employees, ability to form solid working relationships, in particular with senior level manag
ers.
Education and/ or Experi
- ence:Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or related fi
- eld. 5+ years of experience in health care industry communications required; pharmaceutical experience prefe
- rred.Bilingual in Japanese prefer
- red. Excellent verbal and written communication ski
- lls. Experience managing media relations and crisis communicati
- ons. Deep understanding of traditional, digital and social media platforms and strateg
- ies. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneou
- sly. Experience working in a global organization preferred, with the ability to navigate cultural differences and communicate effectively across different regi
- ons. Ability to work independently and as part of a t
- eam. Experience in Healthcare or Pharma industry is requ
ired.
The Judge Group