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SENIOR PRODUCER – EXPERIENTIAL

at Optimist, Inc / Los Angeles

Optimist is a creative experience agency that bridges the gap between brand culture and human emotion. In a world that’s ever changing, we find innovative ways to move people through unexpected and unforgettable moments. From concept to execution, we blend creative, strategy, design, digital, content, innovation and production to make big ideas a reality all over the world.

Summary

As Senior Producer, you will be responsible for supporting event production and client management in partnership with the production and account teams. You’re a problem solver that knows every detail of any given project and serves as the ‘go-to’ for both clients and the internal teams. You know what to expect, what to do next, and where you need to be at all times.

The Senior Producer role will report to the Head of Production. The salary range for this position is $105,000 – $135,000.

Role Priorities

Production & Management: Manage all logistics needs in a fast-paced event production environment, including live event management and show execution. Communicate with account teams to understand client needs and wishes. Manage vendor relationships, including venue, AV, printers, caterers, designers, etc. Mentor, guide, and develop junior team members in refining professional skills.

Project Execution: Work cross functionally with account, fabrication, creative, and others teams to drive activation plans for the execution of brand campaigns and large scale events. Manage and build relationships with key partners and vendors. Manage event production staff; delegate responsibilities to junior members of the team in clear and concise terms, including associate producers, production coordinators, production assistants and brand ambassadors.

Additional Responsibilities

• Track and manage budgets, labor, and contract negotiation
• Manage project-based teams of internal and/or freelance production staff
• Conduct site visits and onsite meetings with vendors, serve as main point of contact
• Assist in risk management, including security planning and crowd management
• Create and manage work back schedules and production schedules
• Close out projects as required with account teams
• Communicate status of all projects to senior staff on an ongoing basis
• Assist in the setup and maintenance of the production office
• Distribute radios, credentials, petty cash, and any other pertinent crew supplies
• Develop relationships with clients to further support the team on projects and solve unforeseen production challenges

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in production: sports, fashion, tours, or live broadcast; must include production experience in an agency setting
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Possess a high level of professionalism and sense of urgency
• Display organizational, proactive problem solving, and attention to detail skills
• Extensive knowledge of local area vendors
• Continually learn about cutting edge idea, products, and styles
• Ability to drive and manage multiple projects independently and with little supervision
• Proficient in Keynote, Microsoft Office, Google Drive and Box
• Knowledge of SketchUp, Photoshop, and InDesign is a plus
• Familiarity in cutting edge technology and innovations, as well as all aspects, of live events including permitting, construction management, logistics, audio, video, lighting, fire and safety
• Willing to travel and act on behalf of the agency

Who We Are

Optimist is an award-winning global collective of creatives, strategists, artists and entrepreneurs who move people, brands and culture forward to create impact. Our independent agency believes in making the impossible possible; and we’re positive that optimism is the lifeblood of possibility. At our core, we celebrate diversity by allowing our distinct viewpoints to shape a shared vision. We’re looking for people to join our team who share our commitment to challenging convention and making an impact.

Optimist Inc.

MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

NORTH WALES, PA

This is a hybrid role, requires coming onsite 1day/week.

Open to either location: Upper Gwynedd, PA or Rahway, NJ.

Pay Ranges between $37.00 to $40.00 per hour.

Required Skills:

• BS or BA plus experience in a scientific discipline or clinical research is required.
• Advanced degree is nice to have.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a medical communication, preclinical or clinical research environment.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Power Point and Excel and publication management and clearance software applications, strong copy editing, and proofreading skills essential.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a matrix environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing timelines.
• Publication management software applications (iEnvision) experience a plus.
• Team Player, Detail oriented, Multitasker, Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Attention to detail is highly required.
• Proofreading experience.
• Ability to multitask.
• Agency experience is fine too.
• Able to liaise with upper management.
• Comfortable speaking with upper management.

Project Description:

• For the assigned therapeutic areas, will work closely primarily with Medical Writers, but also Publications Managers and medical communications agencies as appropriate, to facilitate the publication process to meet frequent submission deadlines for scientific publications/presentations generated or managed by the Global Scientific and Medical Publications/Scientific communication and information sciences Department.
• With minimal supervision, facilitate handling various steps of the publication process, to meet timelines, including researching/applying journal and congress formatting and submission requirements, referencing, formatting, copyediting, proofing of galleys and submissions (including OSTIC, journal, and conference) of documents (manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations/posters.).
• Ensure that GSMP-managed documents and archives comply with established company standards (Publication Development Process), Good Publication Practice (GPP3) Ann Intern Med. 2015;163(6):461-464. doi:10.7326/M15-0288 and the CONSORT guidelines and checklist.
• Ensure that author affiliations, disclosures and acknowledgements are in place and correct.
• May interact with internal and external investigators/authors for the collection of required forms.
• With supervision, and in collaboration with the Creative Services department as appropriate, manage the design and production of data displays (tables and illustrations), posters and slides for scientific meetings.
• With supervision and approval by authors and writers; obtain and accurately cite references as required.
• May attend pub team meetings for planning knowledge and assist Publication Managers with maintenance of publication plan documents.
• Ensure that GSMP-managed publication/presentation tracking information and documentation is up to date and compliant with company standards in Datavision and OSTIC.

This 6+ month position starts ASAP.

ALPHA’S REQUIREMENT #23-01155

MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE

Alpha Consulting Corp.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in an interior design or architecture studio. They will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our design studio office, and become an important part of our team. This role will organize and coordinate office administration and procedures, studio operations, and serve as reliable support to the entire Marianne Jones Interior Design team.

The Studio Manager is responsible for developing intra-office communication protocols, streamlining administrative procedures, and inventory control to name a few. This position is an integral part of the company, allowing for the team to focus on design and bringing ideas to reality.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Manage design studio operations and procedures
• Hold designers accountable for accurate information for purposes of quoting and meeting client’s expectations as indicated in meeting not
• Manage priorities with design team
• Communicate deadlines and status update weekly
• Ensure digital and physical filing systems are maintained and current
• Develop procedures documentation and determine processes for each client and internal touch point – SOP
• Manage design and internal projects with design team and Principal
• Prepare and coordinate client proposals and agreements/contracts
• Coordinate appointments meetings, installations, and manage staff calendars and schedules
• Coordinate scheduling of deliveries and on-site measures
• Prepare project summaries and budgetary documentation for customer review
• Liaison with Outside suppliers/Scheduling/Coordination (Painters, Plumbers, Electricians, Wallpaper Hangers)
• Create receivership lists for each client
• Follow up on current ship dates
• Inform customers of delays or changes
• Send lists to furniture receiverships prior to their delivery
• Assist Principal with tracking and coordinating of design project items when needed
• Manage clean data between Houzz and QB with Bookkeeping
• Coordination of A/P and A/R with Bookkeeper for timely bill payment and collections
• Manage quotations, invoicing, time billing, purchase orders, with design team and clients
• Account Collection in conjunction with team
• Manage office budget and office and kitchen supplies inventory and place orders as necessary
• Phone Maintenance
• Shipping
• Maintain Supply Levels
• Computer Maintenance in conjunction with IT as necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience as an Office (Studio) Manager or similar role
• Experience in design industry preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong proactive approach and results driven
• Attention to detail to and problem solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience with Houzz and Quickbooks a plus
• Ability to work on PC
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized
• Good communicator, confident dealing with a wide range of team members, high EQ
• Strong work ethic, goal oriented and extremely efficient
• Professional, kind, honest, humble, entrepreneurial spirit

BENEFITS:

• $65,000 – $75,000/year, depending on experience
• Full time position
• Competitive benefits
• IRA matching
• Paid professional development opportunities
• PTO days
• Paid holidays

ABOUT MARIANNE JONES

Marianne Jones is a boutique design firm focusing on high end residential design with a heavy emphasis on construction and remodeling. While new to the Danville area we have a wonderful office in the heart of downtown Danville, with a secondary location in Birmingham, Michigan.

Marianne Jones LLC

The PR Coordinator will assist and work collaboratively with the MSNBC communications team to manage administrative tasks for the department as well as support strategic publicity campaigns across MSNBC primetime programming. The PR Coordinator will report into the Senior Publicist for MSNBC.

The role requires extensive organizational skills, creative and innovative thinking, proven written skills and a strong interest in news, politics, media and public relations. The role will largely involve support for communications and publicity campaigns for MSNBC primetime shows and talent, but will also involve administrative support tasks across the larger MSNBC communications team.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide cross-team communication support for the overall PR team to align on priorities, schedules, announcements and events.
• Provide support with research projects, transcribing interviews and other assigned press projects.
• Develop and maintain press lists and key media relationships.
• Assist with facilitating and staffing various press events including interviews, press tours, or special coverage events.
• Support MSNBC Senior Publicist across campaign strategies and pitches for MSNBC primetime programming, newsgathering and talent.
• Monitor and promote newsmaking interviews, exclusives and special coverage for MSNBC primetime.
• Monitor and report daily media coverage of the MSNBC primetime brand and show talent.
• Manage internal approval process and logistical details for executive and talent speaking requests and engagements.
• Assist team in managing the MSNBC Media Relations‘ social media account, including monitoring and drafting tweets
• Note: This position will at times require non-traditional and late night or after-hours work.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have Bachelors degree from accredited university
• Must have minimum 2-years of work experience in public relations or communications role.
• Must have strong interest in news, politics and media.
• Must be available to work in New York.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime and on weekends on short notice.
• Willingness to work evening hours for MSNBC primetime.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent organization and inter-personal skills.
• Should be able to work in fast-paced environment and meet crucial deadlines.
• Robust understanding of television news and media industry.
• Willingness to work beyond regular hours dependent on
• Ability to exercise a high level of discretion in handling talent, confidential and sensitive information.

NBCUniversal

Very Local Studios, Hearst Television’s national production outlet, is responsible for the production of great branded and episodic content across the country and has an opening for a Post Production Coordinator. As a Post Coordinator, you will act as the primary contact across all phases of post production and ensure our team successfully delivers within an approved schedule, and technical and budget parameters. This position reports to the Post Production Supervisor, and works in concert with the Supervisor, acting as the bridge between productions and internal teams to anticipate challenges, problem solve and communicate expectations and Studio needs.

People who excel on this team are positive, kind, self-motivated, flexible of thought and able to juggle multiple responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and a drive to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Post Production Supervisor in vetting post production budgets and schedules to ensure each show has the resources and plan to deliver content of the highest quality.
• Coordinate the onboarding process of editors/freelancers to the ecosystem of Very Local tools including assisting editorial teams with best practices.
• Track projects in the pre-production phase in anticipation of those projects coming into post-production.
• Track and manage post schedules, keeping leadership apprised of status as well as anticipating and problem solving potential roadblocks.
• Requesting and obtaining assets such as graphics, music, and archival videos and photos.
• Maintaining the organization and allocation permissions of files on cloud-based systems.
• Coordinate and manage the viewing of cuts for all shows.
• Digital Asset coordination and delivery for internal and external teams.
• Identifying, sourcing, and booking freelance talent.
• Coordinate Post Production Workflow calls.
• Coordinate and attend key creative approval sessions such as final mix playbacks, color correction reviews and legal clearance reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Post Supervisor or Post Coordinator in an unscripted series.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment supervising numerous projects in various states.
• General knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud systems including Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Ability to adapt to new workflows and work with project management tools.
• A high attention to detail and an obsession with organization.
• The ability to prioritize and respond accordingly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to multitask.
• Proficient in Mac and PC environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Google Apps suite.
• Remote work on a broadcast or streaming series, video editing and knowledge of AirTable a plus.
• Able to work independently or with a team.
• A quick, willing, and curious learner.
• A good attitude! Our work family and positive culture is everything to the Very Local Studio team.

About Us

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry’s premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.

Hearst Television

Very Local Studios, Hearst Television’s national production outlet, is responsible for the production of great branded and episodic content across the country and has an opening for a Post Production Coordinator. As a Post Coordinator, you will act as the primary contact across all phases of post production and ensure our team successfully delivers within an approved schedule, and technical and budget parameters. This position reports to the Post Production Supervisor, and works in concert with the Supervisor, acting as the bridge between productions and internal teams to anticipate challenges, problem solve and communicate expectations and Studio needs.

People who excel on this team are positive, kind, self-motivated, flexible of thought and able to juggle multiple responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and a drive to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Post Production Supervisor in vetting post production budgets and schedules to ensure each show has the resources and plan to deliver content of the highest quality.
• Coordinate the onboarding process of editors/freelancers to the ecosystem of Very Local tools including assisting editorial teams with best practices.
• Track projects in the pre-production phase in anticipation of those projects coming into post-production.
• Track and manage post schedules, keeping leadership apprised of status as well as anticipating and problem solving potential roadblocks.
• Requesting and obtaining assets such as graphics, music, and archival videos and photos.
• Maintaining the organization and allocation permissions of files on cloud-based systems.
• Coordinate and manage the viewing of cuts for all shows.
• Digital Asset coordination and delivery for internal and external teams.
• Identifying, sourcing, and booking freelance talent.
• Coordinate Post Production Workflow calls.
• Coordinate and attend key creative approval sessions such as final mix playbacks, color correction reviews and legal clearance reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Post Supervisor or Post Coordinator in an unscripted series.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment supervising numerous projects in various states.
• General knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud systems including Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Ability to adapt to new workflows and work with project management tools.
• A high attention to detail and an obsession with organization.
• The ability to prioritize and respond accordingly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to multitask.
• Proficient in Mac and PC environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Google Apps suite.
• Remote work on a broadcast or streaming series, video editing and knowledge of AirTable a plus.
• Able to work independently or with a team.
• A quick, willing, and curious learner.
• A good attitude! Our work family and positive culture is everything to the Very Local Studio team.

About Us

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry’s premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.

Hearst Television

Director of Scientific Communications and Publications

Innovative pharma company seeks a Director or Senior Director of Scientific Communications and Publications

You will take a lead role in defining and driving the Scientific Communications plan, overseeing strategy with Medical Affairs for the coordination of publication planning and congress activities. You will execute an integrated Scientific Communications strategy, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and with medical strategy, and ensuring successful delivery of deliverables such as publications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts), digital content, congresses (ad boards, symposia), and sales force medical materials.

You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, use your business acumen to make commercial decisions, to manage vendors and to prepare budgets. You will manage external publication stakeholders, and ensure compliance throughout.

You should have:

• An advanced science degree
• At least 6 years relevant industry experience (either from Pharma/biotech, or from a Medical Communications Agency.
• Experience in oncology is a bonus
• Strong leadership skills, interpersonal sills and a strategic mindset

This is an excellent career opportunity with a Company boasting a great culture, flexibility, great reward and strong benefits – apply today!

Investigo

Plural Publishing, Inc. is a small and growing company that produces leading academic and professional books in the fields of speech-language pathology, audiology, special education, deaf education, otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, and voice/singing. We employ a dedicated and committed team of professionals who take great pride in our authors and our publications. We are looking for an Editorial Project Manager to join the team and help us continue to deliver the very best in publishing. We work with prestigious academic and professional authors and accordingly expect our team to have solid written and verbal skills.

This role does NOT involve writing and editing. It is a project management and author relations position.

The Editorial Project Manager (EPM) is a critical role in the Editorial department and works closely with the Executive Editor and our authors to ensure high-quality manuscripts are received on time and prepped for hand-over to the Production team. The Editorial Project Manager oversees multiple book projects in process to ensure that submitted manuscripts and artwork reflect the author agreements and the company’s publishing schedule and guidelines. This role serves as primary contact for authors, editors, and contributors throughout the development of their manuscripts and online ancillary materials. The EPM continually collaborates closely with Editorial team members, Production, Sales and Marketing, and other stakeholders. The EPM also ensures the online ancillary materials are produced to our guidelines, and also creates and organizes the resources on the companion websites. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience and exceptional communication skills. The EPM works closely with our authors who are academics at universities and clinical professionals in private practice, schools, and hospitals. The EPM keeps in regular contact to keep our authors engaged and motivated during the creation of their books.

PRIMARY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set project schedules and timelines for deliverables with authors.
• Communicate manuscript and image guidelines to authors/contributors.
• Track all manuscripts from assignment through receipt, review, and revisions, if necessary.
• Ensure adherence to the publishing agreement and authors’ instructions.
• Check in regularly with authors on status of manuscripts and ancillary materials.
• Negotiate new delivery dates with late authors to mitigate slippage.
• Review content delivered by authors, editors, and peer reviewers.
• Coordinate and participate in kickoff and launch meetings with authors.
• Track all contributor agreements for edited books.
• Keep author manuscript submission guidelines and other editorial documents up-to-date.
• Maintain communication with contributors to ensure chapters are received in a timely manner and in accordance with submission guidelines.
• Oversee the peer review of manuscripts and relay feedback to Executive Editor and authors.
• Delegate and assign duties and tasks, as necessary, to the Editorial Assistants and freelancers.
• Verify sources for artwork and assist authors with requesting permission to use copyrighted material (as needed or requested).
• Review manuscripts to ensure consistency in style, voice, and tone.
• Create and maintain companion websites for book projects—design, organize, and upload documents and multimedia content.
• Monitor expenses to ensure that products are published within budget.
• Maintain project status reports on all projects and provide regular updates to Executive Editor.
• Contribute to the ongoing assessment and improvement of editorial procedures and standards.
• Assist Executive Editor with book cover concepts and submit creative briefs to production and cover designer.
• Make minor corrections or enhancements to artwork using Photoshop when necessary.
• Travel and attend professional and other meetings, as needed, to promote Plural, its products, and meet with Plural authors.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Some publishing experience and familiarity with editorial processes, preferably within college textbook and/or medical/scientific publishing.
• Proven project management skills: experience in managing multiple products or projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to produce accurate, high-quality work.
• Able to juggle multiple important projects, deadlines, and tasks.
• Confident, innovative, highly motivated, and team-oriented.
• Analytical and able to set priorities and problem solve with creativity and sound judgment.
• Able to effectively delegate work to support staff.
• Flexible and able to accept cross-functional responsibilities as assigned.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and other typical workplace software.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) a plus.
• Comfortable learning new technologies and systems.

This role does NOT involve writing and editing. It is a project management and author relations position.

Please submit a cover letter and resume. No phone calls.

The stated salary reflects the range that Plural Publishing, Inc. reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual salary will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s experience, unique skills and abilities, education, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

Plural Publishing, Inc.

TITLE:

Community Relations Coordinator

ABOUT THE JOB:

Seeking a Community Relations Coordinator for housing programs. In this position, you will assess the needs of residents and assist families to increase earned income and move towards economic and self-sufficiency in a full case-management service to participants.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefits
• Competitive pay range

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of previous case-management experience, ideally in non-profit or governmental aid or low-income housing/Section 8/HUD, property management, etc.
• Working knowledge of assistance programs and other sources of agency and community resources.
• Demonstrate good organization skills and prioritize work efficiently
• Strong customer service/communication skills. Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other proprietary programs.
• Maintain program and client confidentiality
• Experience with grant applications and comprehensive reports.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Send a Microsoft Word version of your resume to Kristin Sweeney at AppleOne
• [email protected]

AppleOne Employment Services

Hiring immediately: Public Relations and Communications Manager!

Ideal candidate will have 5 years of public relations experience. Restaurant/hospitality industry expereince preferred.

We offer our PR and Communications Managers benefits and perks — here are a few:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Dining discounts

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