Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Position Summary:

The individual hired will work in the Minneapolis offices at Target Field and within the Brand Partnerships Department; the corporate sponsorship & activation arm of the Minnesota Twins. Persons suitable for the role will be driven, self-motivated professionals who have a passion for creating world-class partnerships with organizations and brands, both locally and nationally. The Manager of Partnership Sales will be responsible for helping grow and retain annual and long-term sponsorship revenue by incorporating a deep understanding of the sports sponsor marketplace, industry trends, partner categories, and the MN Twins fanbase. This position will work closely with the Activation Team and Strategy & Development team to marry internal research with partner sales efforts. The person in this role will be immersed in daily sales activity, presenting a strong sales narrative for prospects and partners to drive significant revenue growth. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Research, identify and track sponsorship prospects and organizations, regionally, nationally, and internationally within key target industries and segments. 
• Prospect, pitch and close new sponsorship deals in support of individual and department sponsorship sales revenue goals. 
• Build and maintain robust list of prospective sponsorship targets.
• Responsible for selling all Twins controlled advertising elements. Elements include but are not limited to, in venue signage & experiences, digital, print, radio and local promotional rights.
• Work closely with the Partnership Strategy & Development team to prepare proposals that match client objectives to package components by outlining benefits of sponsorship program.
• Collaborate with the Partnership Activation Account Managers to ensure fulfillment of client deliverables and ensure satisfaction and continued renewal of relationship with team. 
• Use CRM platforms to track and manage current and prospective clients. 
• Provide weekly reporting and communication of various sales-related metrics including pipeline generation, account status, revenue and goal attainment status, and relevant sponsor interaction. 
• Assist the team with other duties. 

Required Experience and Education:

• Undergraduate and/or Graduate Studies degree required. Degree in Marketing, Sports Business Management, Communications is a plus.
• 5-7 years of sales/client services experience; ideally with understanding of/experiences in the sports & entertainment industry.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to collaborate, influence, and cultivate relationships within a multitude of business environments. 
• Demonstrated eye for business and a historically successful track record with relationship building, proposal ideation/creation, and contract negotiation. 
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and projects while working with many categories of clients. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Strong interpersonal skills are required and the ability to work independently.
• Willing to work the hours required to fulfill the commitments of the role. 
• A lifelong passion for winning supported by an exceptional track record of results. 
• Perform any other duties as assigned. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. 
• Must be able to work in a seated position for majority of work day.
• Must be able to be productive utilizing a computer, keyboard and telephone. 
• Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times. 
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 
• Must be able to walk steps to visit fans during games. 
• Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, dining room, etc. 
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling. 

Minnesota Twins

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world’s best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Job Summary FreeWheel’s Strata platform offers agencies comprehensive tools and capabilities for every step of the campaign workflow, from pre-buy through execution. It enables cross-media campaign planning, activation, optimization, and financial management, all in one system. We are looking to hire a dynamic sales leader for the FreeWheel’s Strata platform, focused on small, mid-tier and large independent ad-agencies within North America. In this role, you will focus on building deep relationships with key customers, identifying and closing major prospects, working to create the process and structure to facilitate growth. You will work closely with the revenue leadership to apply our successful sales playbook, while also exercising your own creativity and unique customer engagement style. Additionally, you will collaborate with marketing, product, engineering, legal and account management teams to provide a best-in-class customer experience, share market feedback and hone solution positioning. Most of all, the ideal candidate will be someone who can take ownership of key growth goals and deliver on both new and existing client revenue expectations. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for managing high performing teams, technology, digital media, and who has experience with the agency ecosystem .
Job Description

Core Responsibilities:
Manage team of senior salespeople and a renewals analyst.
Work with your team to develop and manage a robust pipeline of sales opportunities through both outbound and inbound means.
Generate new leads by researching the market and engaging with key stakeholders at qualified companies.
Help qualify inbound leads through exploratory conversations.
Drive leads from qualification to close in a complex and competitive market.
Develop commercial strategies to grow accounts through renewals and upsells.
Deliver compelling sales presentations and product demos, and be able to effectively explain Strata’s unique market positioning and customer advantages.
Deeply understand existing and potential customers’ use cases and technical requirements, and be able to speak intelligently as to how Strata’s technology can uniquely service those needs.
Become a product expert on the Freewheel portfolio, demonstrating domain expertise in linear and digital workflow.
Represent Strata at industry and networking events.
Scale our sales organization by helping build our sales processes and automation techniques.
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Who you are:
10+ years of sales/sales management experience in AdTech, linear and/or digital media. Agency experience calling on small, mid-tier and large independent advertising agencies is preferred
Experience managing high performing teams
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and a meticulous attention to detail
A strong learning curve, with the ability to understand a customer’s needs on both the business and technical sides
A passion for customer success and a track record of growing customers revenue
Self-motivated with high energy and a willingness to learn and adapt
Strong organizational skills, preferably with hands-on CRM experience
Entrepreneurial spirit, with the ability to wear many hats and a strong desire to build something great

Employees at all levels are expected to:
Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products, and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs, and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
Drive results and growth.
Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
Do what’s right for each other, our customers, investors, and our communities.

Disclaimer:
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
7-10 Years

Salary:
Pay Range: $130,924.28 – $196,386.42
Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience.
Targeted Commission: $150,000
Our sales compensation programs offer the potential for significant upside above targeted earnings for those who overachieve their sales targets.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Comcast

ABOUT THE NEW YORK RED BULLS

The New York Red Bulls are one of 28 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Red Bull Arena (RBA) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters’ Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation’s premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.

The Manager of Partnership Sales drives new sales of New York Red Bulls and Red Bull Arena sponsorship assets including the following: Signage, entitlements, TV, digital, radio, print, onsite activation, promotions, grassroots projects, and suites. You will also provide valuable support for the sales team by closing new partnership deals through prospecting, developing new leads, assisting in the creation of decks through presentation platform Digideck, conducting category research, providing important analysis of business trends, and all-around administrative support. Reporting into the Senior Manager of Corporate Sales, you will work with internal colleagues at all levels of the organization and collaborate with additional Red Bull entities.

EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and develop new sales leads, make cold calls, solidify meetings with corporate decision makers, create dynamic sales presentations, negotiate and close marketing partnership deals.
• Evaluate current assets and create new inventory and opportunities to increase incremental revenue to the team and arena.
• Attend and contribute in weekly/monthly RBNY, RBNA and RBSI sales meetings
• Develop working relationships with all New York Red Bulls and Red Bull Arena staff. Assist the overall organizational goals including season ticket sales, marketing, community investment — to ensure that projects and strategic plans are incorporated into marketing partnership proposals;
• Manage the identification, creation and presentation of opportunities to further develop each partner relationship with RBNY.
• Build and provide value for new saleable RBNY platforms including existing Red Bulls inventory, projects and lines of business.
• Lead brainstorm sessions for marketing partner ideas for sales decks.
• Prospect new categories and leads for marketing partners.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum of 3 years of sales/client services experience; team, media or sports experience required
• Marketing and promotions background a plus
• Preferably have contacts and relationships in the Tri-State Area
• Strong interpersonal skills are required
• Proficient in Digideck Platform, KORE, Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), PowerPoint; Adobe Photoshop knowledge

Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company.

Red Bull New York provides comprehensive benefits offerings to all full-time employees. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, health and wellness benefits, and a paid time-off program.

Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.

New York Red Bulls

MISSION STATEMENT

Spruce Meadows is committed to being the leading venue in the world for the international horse sports with a focus on the organization of hosting show jumping tournaments of unmatched quality for junior, amateur and professional athletes in a manner that reflects basic family values in a clean, green and welcoming environment that celebrates the horse and encourages the breeding and training of quality sport horses and the teaching and development of athletes.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Graphic Designer and Content Coordinator, Full Time

Department: Graphic Design

Reporting to: Manager, Graphics & Print Design and Vice President, Administration

Scope of Practice: As part of a collaborative team, the Graphic Designer and Content Coordinator will contribute to the execution of marketing campaigns and social media profiles across all branches of the organization – while ensuring the approach aligns authentically with the brand.           

• Social Media Content Creation, Scheduling, and Posting (includes digital, print and short videos/reels/stories for social media)
• Work with the Spruce Meadows team to produce video, photograph and digital/print graphic assets
• Document Management
• Market Research and Analysis
• Online Presence for Comment Response
• Campaign Performance/Analytics
• Ensure brand standards are followed for both Spruce Meadows’ brands and those of our sponsors

Special Circumstances: Spruce Meadows is an entertainment and sport venue that is dedicated to being number one in the world. Our culture is focused on family values, sport, entertainment and community involvement. To attain this goal, means the family of employees at Spruce Meadows come together as a group and work as an office-based team. Working as a team means that everyone works to assist our fellow employees, no matter what the job is.

As a sporting venue, it is understood that Spruce Meadows operates with a full employee compliment on many weekends and evenings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor/Diploma, Design & Visual Communications or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years of experience
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License Class 5
• Individual must be professional in deportment and have a service attitude in approach.

Technical Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite in a windows-based environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro in a windows-based environment.
• DSLR/Mirrorless Camera knowledge is an asset
• Knowledge of Social Media platforms from a business perspective (Meta Business Suite; Content Planning; Instagram/Facebook Stories, Reels; TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn., etc.)
•  Knowledge of Adobe After Effects is an asset
•  Knowledge of Shopify platform and associated software is an asset
•  Knowledge of HTML coding is an asset

Competencies & Skills:

• Ability to communicate Spruce Meadows/Cavalry FC product knowledge.
• Ability to multi-task duties with short deadlines.
• High attention to details
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
• Ability to problem solve and exhibit conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.
• Ability to adapt quickly when in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to speak a second language fluently (Asset).

Spruce Meadows

Full Time, Mid level Experience

Content Director – CBR/CL

Valnet’s CBR & Collider editorial teams are looking for a highly experienced Content Director to oversee site leadership on a rapidly expanding team of skilled writers and editors.

The ideal candidate will take charge of the sites, managing the scaling and the quality of the content operation with the intention of continuing to build an already well-sustained initiative. We will be relying on the candidate to apply their expertise in driving traffic, expanding coverage, improving article quality, and managing/growing the websites, all the while helping us achieve our ambitious goals.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Comic Book Resources and Collider’s day-to-day operations (which include but are not limited to):
• Manage Movie, TV, Comics, Anime and Gaming verticals, working closely with managing editors in News, Features and Evergreen.
• Track and maintain editorial quality expectations. Propose and implement effective solutions to emergent challenges.
• Report to the General Manager regarding team progress, challenges and needs.
• Attend weekly staff meetings to offer team support and implement publishing best practices.
• Lead weekly model meetings with Valnet Core Group management to communicate staff bandwidth, and track progress on traffic goals and output initiatives.
• Develop content planning and story sourcing processes across all verticals
• Research and identify new topics and content types; find ways to implement expansions and new topic areas.
• Lead classes and workshops with editorial team members across all verticals.
• Review Managing Editors and Lead Editors editorial performance periodically.
• Team development and personnel growth support
• Liaise with HR on talent acquisition efforts
• Identify editor candidates and lead editor interviews.
• Coordinate with the training team to maintain up-to-date training systems.
• Team Management
• Oversee indirectly all Collider & CBR Lead and Managing Editors
• Manage Managing Editors directly
• Improve on the internal development of writers and editors.
• Provide feedback and ensure editors and adhering to publication standards, and are contributing/editing the necessary amounts
• Make the team a positive, engaging space for those who want to contribute actively and grow with the team.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in senior editing/management roles of a digital publication, ideally specializing in entertainment content.
• Proven Film, TV and pop culture experience and/or interest.
• Mature SEO understanding on an article and site level.
• Analytics (GA, Ahrefs, Trends)
• Experience in Editorial team management
• Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic.

What Valnet has to offer:

• Autonomy to lead and build out a team with the potential to become an essential resource
• Tremendous opportunity for growth within a well-respected, major player in the entertainment journalism sphere.

Only applicants who possess the necessary skills and experience will be contacted, and only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge and experience in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. Please note that the next steps in the hiring process involve both a writing evaluation and an interview.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Valnet

THR is hiring a Director of Marketing to help grow our sales portfolio.

This role is primarily responsible for creative ideation and constructing proposal materials—both proactively and in response to RFPs—that meet advertiser expectations and align with THR’s brand identity.

The ideal candidate is someone who is excited to brainstorm big ideas, thinks strategically, and is a compelling public speaker (in rooms big and small). A vital role within a fast-paced marketing team, the Director of Marketing will work across all platforms, including video, social, digital, print, and live media to develop custom content and product-led ideas.

Candidate must be confident interfacing with a variety of internal and external teams, leading brainstorms, selling-through ideas effectively, and managing multiple projects daily.

Responsibilities:

• Lead brainstorms and conceptualize innovative custom content ideas for a variety of advertisers
• Liaise with internal teams—including sales, editorial, video, account management, PR and more—to crystalize ideas and create digestible, 360° marketing strategies
• Lead efforts to design clear, concise marketing materials that communicate how our platforms work in concert to support client objectives
• Interface with clients to understand marketing strategies and KPIs and own the creative conversation from start-to-finish
• Report to the VP, Head of Marketing and serve as a day-to-day mentor to additional marketing team members
• Work closely with Account Management to ensure seamless quantification of program elements
• Balance cross-functional P&Ls/production costs to ensure maximum creativity and THR brand revenue
• Conceptualize and build proactive marketing and media packages and educate THR’s sales team and external clients
• Work with internal teams to request and implement design assets, research, etc.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in publishing, agency marketing, or digital media and ideation of custom content
• Experience providing integrated marketing support to a sales team
• Exceptional creative writer and storyteller with strong creative presentation skills (including proficient knowledge of Keynote, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Ability to independently develop creative ideas and articulate opportunities to advertisers
• Ability to manage multiple proposals and priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Innate passion for entertainment, film/TV and The Hollywood Reporter brand
• Team-oriented – flexible, helpful, and able to work well with others
• Solution-oriented – proactive problem solver, quick learner, and strategic thinker

Typical wage range: $120k – $130k + annual discretionary bonus

Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.

PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, effective for this role July 1, 2023, the company will pay 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.

About The Hollywood Reporter:

The Hollywood Reporter provides unparalleled access to and intelligence about the business of the entertainment industry, as well as the people and the culture behind it. THR is an urgent and timely blend of rigorous breaking news, analysis, investigative reporting, insightful features, as well as lively design and elegant, creative photography across multiple platforms — a high-octane 24/7 website, a luxurious weekly print magazine, video series, podcasts, exclusive events and robust social media accounts. THR sets the entertainment agenda, elevating and broadening the style and substance of the Hollywood conversation.

About PMC:

PMC is a leading independent global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 310 million. Since 2004, Penske Media has been a pioneer in digital media and a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Deadline, Variety, VIBE, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Art in America, Fairchild Media, and Spy.com, among many others. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth and courage. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. To learn more about PMC, our 2% Foundation, and our portfolio of brands, please visit www.PMC.com.

The Hollywood Reporter

Locations: London (On Site)

Who YOU Are

Do you have an affinity for tech and an eye for detail? Do you thrive managing competing priorities? Are you obsessive about all things TV and Film? If so, this may be your dream job. BEN is seeking a Content Coordinator to play an important role on our UK Content and Integration team. The ideal candidate is detail and data oriented self starter with strong organizational and research skills with experience in, and passion for the TV and Film Industry. No two days at BEN are alike! Candidates must be comfortable working in a high-energy, deadline driven environment with the ability to prioritize tasks and effectively manage their workload. BEN is looking for a strong candidate who is committed to supporting a team of passionate professionals.

Who WE Are

BEN Group, Inc. connects global brands to consumers through the power of popular entertainment. From the world-leading product integration platform, to the global leader for rights clearances and representation (Greenlight), to the best in class Influencer channel optimization solutions (TubeBuddy), BEN Group helps elevate projects, amplify brands, and captivate audiences. Our team is global, with offices in Los Angeles (headquarters), New York, London, Shanghai, and Provo.

At BEN, we recognize that our employees are the key to the company’s success and work hard to maintain our incredible company culture. While BEN is a well-established organization and a recognized industry leader with a rich history of integration and licensing success stories, we have not abandoned our start-up mentality. BEN continually evolves branding strategies through artificial intelligence and predictive modeling to meet the unique needs of our clients. To that end, BEN is results-oriented, client-centric, and highly creative organization which offers candidates the opportunity to learn from the best and the brightest in this dynamic industry. BEN offers a competitive benefits package and promotes an environment which supports our core values of Passion, Accountability, Teamwork, Inclusion, Empowerment and Balance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scanning assigned television, film and streaming content; capturing clips & screenshots and recording data on all client integrations
• Successfully navigate and maintain competency within internal BEN platform
• Keep internal project management tools up to date and accurate
• Request audience data from third party vendors and accurately input data into the BEN platform
• Stay up to date with UK, EU and global television, film and streaming news, contributing to internal and external trend and thought leadership pieces
• Responsible for consistently researching, collating and entering accurate and timely content related information into BEN platform
• Track upcoming content opportunities, ensuring they are accurately entered into the BEN platform, keeping line manager and wider team up to date
• Collaborate with global scanning team to ensure smooth data input process and distribution of work
• Support line manager with day-to-day requests and activities
• Support global content team where required
• Communicate key placement wins to client team leaders and relevant stakeholders
• Participate in all requested company meetings with line manager
• Maintain ongoing education and understanding of BEN clients’ campaign and placement criteria, brand values and sensitivities
• Support the team and represent the company at industry and networking events when requested
• Carry out administrative tasks as delegated, including, but not limited to:
• Meeting attendance, participation and minuting
• Providing administrative support to team leads
• Calendar and workflow tool management
• Assigned research on entertainment industry topics
• Support team with product preparation, deliveries and returns

Skills, Education & Experience Required

• Entry Level
• Demonstrable passion for the tv and film industry and a strong work ethic
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Keen interest in Television, Film and Streaming content
• Comfortable viewing content from any genre
• Very strong computer skills, both Mac and PC literate
• Some previous experience with video editing software desirable
• Perfectionist with a keen eye for numbers and detail
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong problem-solving skills and use of initiative
• Good personal time management skills, with ability to schedule and prioritize tasks
• Ability to manage complex and multiple assignments simultaneous
• Ability to assist and support others with enthusiasm and a can-do approach

BEN

As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON has revolutionized the comics industry for comic fans and creators. Today, a diverse new generation of international comic artists have found a home on WEBTOON, where the company’s storytelling technology allows anyone to become a creator and build a global audience for their stories.

With a massive catalog of incredible digital comics from rising stars on WEBTOON CANVAS platform, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators, there’s something for every type of comic fan on WEBTOON. With an average of 89+ million monthly active users, and WEBTOON adaptations on Netflix, HBO Max, and other screens around the world, WEBTOON’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. The company has worked with DC Comics, Marvel Entertainment, HYBE, and many more of the world’s biggest entertainment brands.

Essential Duties

• Lead product development conversations with product and design to ensure our product solutions and evolutions meet and exceed our readers’ needs
• Communicate product challenges, feature mismatches, and other points of success
• Gather and synthesize product requirements and user feedback from our readers
• Partner with the analytics teams to define goals and track success of key launches and monitor results to prioritize product prioritization and future plan
• Work in an agile environment, continuously identifying opportunities, build digital solutions, and grow our digital product offerings to help enhance customer experience and drive revenue
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, marketing, content, and operation departments
• Communicate with a product team and engineering team in Korea on regular basis (via slack, email, andZoom) to manage two-way communication for all stakeholders in Korea and North America
• Explore emerging revenue-generating opportunities and refine existing processes
• Create detailed specification documents and mock-ups through flow diagrams, storyboards, and site maps if needed
• Continuously research the existing market and competitors in order to hold an intelligent, informed viewpoint on major risks and opportunities for the product
• 100% remote job. Business trip (domestic) expected once a quarter.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a product management role, with demonstrated leadership in the management of a product through the software development lifecycle, from conception to launch to ongoing performance measurement and optimization
• Must have a Korean / English bilingual language skill
• Fast learner with a good sense of judgment and critical thinking
• Able to maximize efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the norm
• Excellent communication/presentation skills both in large and small groups.
• A sustained track record of making significant, self-directed, and end-to-end contributions to large and impactful software projects/products

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with application product management is strongly desired. (both iOS and Android)
• Candidates with more than 7 years of product management experience may be considered for a director position

Thanks to the $600 million acquisition of Wattpad in 2021, WEBTOON has expanded its reach to web fiction and the two brands now have a combined monthly user base of 166 million readers. With an eye toward bringing even more innovation to the digital fiction world, WEBTOON/Wattpad launched YONDER (www.yonderstory.com), the next chapter in storytelling, in Fall 2022. On our new, premium storytelling app with hundreds of titles from authors around the world, readers can instantly immerse themselves in a curated library of premium serialized mobile fiction. We’re bringing bookshelf quality stories from best-selling authors, publishers, and established web novelists directly to mobile devices.

WEBTOON is owned by South Korea’s internet conglomerate Naver. In 2021, Naver acquired webnovel app Wattpad. The move aligned WEBTOON, the world’s largest digital comics platform, with Wattpad, the world’s leading webnovel platform. Together, these storytelling technology platforms reach a combined audience of 166 million people around the world.

Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!

WEBTOON

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the strategic development, design, functionality, organization and management of the Show’s websites and custom mobile applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with design, technical and marketing teams to plan website and app development.
• Coordinate and manage, along with the marketing and communications team, the editorial and graphic content of the websites and app.
• Develop technical architecture of websites including user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design that optimize and enhance the user interface and experience.
• Work closely with the Information Systems Division to manage a reliable, highly available, web application infrastructure, including cloud and dedicated solutions, firewalls, load-balancers, storage devices, content delivery networks, DNS records, SSL Certificates, etc.
• Implement industry standard design concepts in the website design while maintaining standardization and ease of maintenance, refreshing and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information and images.
• Collaborate with the Social Media team to schedule, content create and analyze social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok) posts.
• Track metrics related to the effectiveness and efficiency of all social and digital platforms.
• Maintain current knowledge in industry trends and all applicable and emerging technologies, including scripting, web services, application security, authoring tools, graphic design tools, new development languages, and application stack.
• Work closely with the Audio/Visual Presentations and Broadcast Department to integrate video presentations and livestreaming into website and app.
• With the help of the Show’s editorial team, review, spell check and error check all web and app content prior to and after release, to maintain high level of quality.
• Suggest ways in which the website and app can be used to promote the Show and integrate better with the Show’s various audiences and stakeholders, and recommend industry trends and new technologies
• Plan annual budgets and conducts operations within the constraints of those approved budgets.
• Ability to work with and manage outside vendors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Interns or seasonal contractors (one to two) as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Dynamic, self-motivated, creative and detail-oriented individual with experience and skills in website and graphic design and maintenance; expert level knowledge of Google Analytics; excellent writing skills; HTML editing, site development, and site management skills. Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associates or Bachelor’s degree from a college or university in a related field with strong communication skills and at least 5 years related experience and/or training. Preferred experience with live entertainment; music and concert industry; and/or professional sports.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Great working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite

1. Dreamweaver
2. Illustrator
3. InDesign
4. Photoshop
5. Acrobat

• Experience with Microsoft Office software

1. Outlook
2. Word
3. Excel

• Oracle knowledge/experience a plus.
• A strong working knowledge of various content management systems such as DotNetNuke and WordPress.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Critical thinking, complex problem solving, reading comprehension, active listening, judgment and decision making, writing, programming, instructing, monitoring, speaking.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may be required to sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. During the Show, the employee may be required to frequently walk to various places on the grounds. The employee may be required to lift and/or move 15 or more pounds. Extended work hours required, especially during peak periods. Some travel required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work setting is a busy, fast-paced, marketing and event environment, with strict and multiple deadlines, heavy computer usage and continuous need for public relations and communications.

Extended work hours as necessary, with several deadlines throughout the year, and extended work hours during Show.

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Rakuten is Japan’s leading Internet services company, a largest e-commerce company in Japan, and the third largest e-commerce marketplace worldwide with a combined membership of almost 1.3 billion. Rakuten has 70+ businesses and services spread across 30 countries and regions worldwide, this includes Viber, eBates, Lyft and more, reaching a global audience of nearly 1 billion users. Rakuten is an Ecosystem of online services, providing a variety of consumer and business-focused services including e-commerce, e-reading, travel, banking, securities, credit card, e-money, portal and media, online marketing and professional sports.

Rakuten Viki is a premier global entertainment streaming site where millions of people discover and consume primetime shows and movies subtitled in more than 200 languages, by our community of fans. With billions of videos viewed and more than 1 billion words translated, Rakuten Viki brings global entertainment to fans everywhere!

Reporting to the Director of Brand & Product Marketing, the Senior Manager, Creative & Content role will be based in the SF Bay Area and will lead the entire creative services team and play a key role in bringing to life brand and integrated marketing campaigns. He/She/They will help to bring to life our brand vision through innovation in static and video execution as well as content creation.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Help define Rakuten Viki’s creative strategy across product and marketing touchpoints in static and video formats
• Develop and oversee video content production that resonates with existing and prospect audiences, creating viral and user generating content, particularly in social for organic and paid
• Develop brand awareness content in conjunction with broader marketing team to inspire, excite and delight users and strengthen our brand appeal
• Mentor, coach, lead and inspire a team of graphic designers and video editors to develop best-in-class, on-brand marketing communication
• Use data, insights and past creative performance to drive recommendations and decision making in the creative process
• Invoke a culture of innovation and set a high bar for the team to exceed creative standards
• Lead and manage all creative team workflows and operations
• Uphold and maintain Viki’s brand guidelines across all creatives

Who You Are:

• Experience in content creation and art direction, specifically in video is a must
• Ability translate business level OKRs and a brand story into producing high-level art direction/inspiration/strategy that can be adapted in a multi-channel environment
• 6+ years of creative experience in omni-channel
• 3+ years experience in digital marketing
• 4+ years of people management experience
• Strong understanding of different channels (with focus on social) and what kind of creative works in which formats
• In-depth knowledge of design, typography, photography, layout principles, and production process
• Strong copywriting skills and able to translate concepts into copywriting direction for team of copywriters
• Fluent understanding of current digital trends and social landscape
• Solid organizational skills, detail-oriented. Capable of working on multiple projects concurrently in a very fast-paced environment, ensuring that quality deliverables are achieved on time
• The drive to excel and succeed; self-motivated, managing projects effectively
• Ability to work with teams across different time zones (e.g. SG/KR) on as needed basis
• Solid mix of both a team lead as well as individual contributor willing to roll your sleeves up as needed

To support your application, please send your portfolio to [email protected] indicating “Senior Manager, Creative & Content” in the email subject. Our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out if your profile is shortlisted.

At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the base salary for this role will be between $99,360 – $171,612. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location. The successful applicant for this role will be eligible for discretionary bonus, health, vision, dental insurance, 401k matching, PTO, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and other employee benefits as the company implements.

Rakuten is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged.

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