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Connect to your Industry

At Deloitte, we are keen to build strong and constructive relationships with journalists interested in our industry and those of our clients. Our External Relations team – covering public relations, public affairs and corporate communications – is predominantly based in London and Birmingham, working closely with colleagues across the UK and Deloitte’s global network of member firms.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, that covers audit, risk advisory, and consulting services across tax, legal, business, technology and corporate finance, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.

Connect to your opportunity

Reporting to a Senior PR Manager in the External Relations team, you’ll be responsible for developing and implementing media relations campaigns for your areas of responsibility.

You will manage media relations for designated business areas and industry groups and support the wider External Relations team on corporate campaigns. You’ll do this in close collaboration with the firm’s industry and business leaders, as well as colleagues across corporate affairs, marketing, social media, research and public affairs.

With a keen interest in the news, business and political agenda, you’ll have an eye for what makes a good story and excellent writing standards for press releases, comments, social media posts and opinion pieces.

Additionally, you’ll need to be able to lead, manage and deliver multiple projects to tight deadlines, and influence senior leaders and stakeholders within the business.

Specific responsibilities:

• Develop, manage and execute PR strategies for assigned areas, ensuring they are in line with the firm’s priorities, objectives and wider corporate campaigns.
• Influence and support marketing and research activities, developing new ideas with the relevant teams to ensure newsworthy insights and coverage.
• Understand and identify business issues that Deloitte’s spokespeople can discuss across national and trade media, including print, broadcast and social channels, and manage proactive and reactive media requests.
• Lead on the drafting of press releases, media comments, social media posts and opinion pieces, as well as manage daily news summaries and PR coverage for your areas.
• Develop new and existing journalist relationships across key media publications.
• Support and develop junior members of the team.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

You’ll need experience of working in communications/PR or the media, and we’re particularly interested in hearing from people with knowledge and experience of key areas such as financial services, M&A and climate/sustainability. You’ll also need to be a great team player with a high level of personal autonomy, and have a hunger to learn, improve and do great work.

Here are the professional skills and requirements you’ll need to demonstrate:

Essential:

• Experience in public relations (gained either in-house or within an agency) or journalism.
• Excellent writing skills that will be tested during the interview process.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to build solid relationships, manage junior members of the team and gain credibility with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Evidence of leading on the development and implementation of strategic media relations plans.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to be proactive in order to get the job done. Interest in the news agenda and networking to build journalist contacts.

Desirable:

• Be a creative thinker with high standards and someone who has excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised individual able to successfully manage multiple stakeholders and projects under time pressures.
• Commercial awareness and a solid understanding of the business landscape for Deloitte and the wider economy, with a grasp of the role PR can play in supporting the firm’s objectives.
• Confidence to stand firm and say no when needed, while remaining diplomatic and consensus-driven.
• Experience in public affairs, including political engagement and monitoring would be an advantage.

Connect to your service line – Enabling Functions

Collaboration is central to everything we do at Deloitte. Bringing your individual skills and experience, and sharing your specialist knowledge, is how you’ll make a far-reaching impact. Come join us.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints. This can mean that you and your “Immediate Family Members” are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm. The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process.

Connect with your colleagues

“Collaboration is central to everything we do at Deloitte. Bringing your individual skills and experience, and sharing your specialist knowledge, is how you’ll make a far-reaching impact.“

-Jhon, Enabling Functions

Connect to your agile working options

Location: UK Wide

Your Work, Your Way: We call our hybrid working vision Deloitte Works. And it does. We trust you to make the right choices around where, when and how you work. You’ll be able to make decisions about how you work best, to be collaborative, learn from colleagues, share your experiences, build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Having great conversations with your team and your leadership paves the way for great collaborative ways of working.

Connect to your return to work opportunity

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?

For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

Deloitte

Position Summary

The Senior Producer leads the production of multi-channel projects of large size or complexity, and is ultimately responsible for the delivery of high quality deliverables that power client satisfaction, meet business requirements, and balance client and agency economics. Career manages at least one person.

The Senior Producer leads the production of multi-channel projects of large size or complexity, and is ultimately responsible for the delivery of high quality deliverables that power client satisfaction, meet business requirements, and balance client and agency economics. Career manages at least one person.

Key Responsibilities

• PM Technical Skills: Proficient in project managing via a flexible approach. Well-versed in production needs; considered an expert in at least one channel (interactive/digital, print, or video) but understands other mediums well enough to be a strategic problem solver
• SOWs: Prepares complex statements of work, with quick turnaround time and minimal revisions. Creates or reviews statement of work documentation; accountable for top-down and bottom-up budgets to ensure scopes accurately reflect required work effort
• Client finances: Accurately calculates cost-to-complete estimates
• Thought process: Regularly demonstrates critical thinking skills
• Technology: Continuously learning technology and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies
• Agency process: Advocate and champion of agency processes. Able to define team process, communication plan and rules of engagement and manages team adherence

Strategy

• Creativity: Finds creative alternative solutions to resource and time constraints
• Project Plans: Creates and manages master project plans and timelines via a cross-capability collaborative approach
• Quality Control: Ensures team adherence to QC plan
• Process improvement: Proactively identifies opportunities to adjust processes for efficiencies. Identifies opportunities to streamline processes and to create efficiencies and suggests alternative solutions
• Trouble shoot: Solution oriented. Brings problems with potential solutions to the attention of management.
• Conflict resolution: Arbitrates team conflicts and facilitates cross-capability solutions
• Resource allocation: Leads resource allocation discussions on the project-level with cross-capability team
• Collaboration: Keeps team informed of changes. Communicates clearly and frequently. Leads team communication plan; monitors and adjusts as needed to ensure effective and efficient communication.
• Project risk: Actively mitigates risk by identifying quality, budget, and timeline impacts

Tactics and Execution

• Finances: Responsible for cost management across portfolio of projects. Provides accurate and realistic cost-to-complete estimates and forecasts for assigned projects
• Conflict resolution: Proactively contributes to conflict resolution across channels
• Resources: Leads resource planning
• Vendors: Manages 3rd party vendor engagement
• Execution: Manages production of engagements from award to completion
• Change process: Manages change request process, identifying and documenting changes in scope
• Internal Relationships and Team Leadership: Positive influence within department. Develops strong and positive working relationships with other departments/ stakeholders
• Management: Mentors and directs the activity of one or more Associates or Senior Associates
• Culture: Promotes and contributes to business unit’s culture and environment
• On-boarding: On boards new team members to the brand/ agency process

Client Relationship

• Problem solving: Confident problem solver; willing and able to have difficult conversations
• Relationship: Engages with client procurement staff. Builds rapport and credibility with client peer based on trust and expert counsel
• Client process: Has intimate understanding of client processes and priorities
• Managing expectations: Ensures that appropriate client and internal stakeholder expectations are managed
• Communication and Writing: Lead role in ensuring timely, accurate client documentation and correspondence. Presents complex data or messages in a clear, succinct, compelling manner
• Ensures production deliverables meet client requirements

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree required
• Demonstrates progression in level of responsibility within a professional project management environment
• Agency or digital project experience preferred
• Experience in communications or marketing environment preferred

Additional Information

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

About Publicis Health

Publicis Health is the premier global health and wellness communications network. We are one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe, the third-largest advertising and media company in the world, giving us unparalleled global reach. We manage top-tier agencies specializing in promoting innovative solutions in advertising, medical education, clinical trial program development, sales and marketing, digital, market access, and medical and scientific affairs. Our nearly 6,500 employees work at 15 agency brands across 60 offices located in 10 countries. We are a connected solutions hub, equipped for continual business

transformation in today’s world. We integrate services across our global offices and brands to deliver on our clients’ needs. Each of our agencies brings a unique approach to business, which makes us even stronger together. We understand the rapidly changing healthcare environment and leverage it to maximize the potential of our clients’ brands.

Web: www.publicishealth.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/publicishealth

Twitter: www.twitter.com/PublicisHealth/

Digitas Health

Who is Chapter?

We are a medical aesthetics brand, offering state-of-the-art, non-surgical skin care and body rejuvenation treatments. We exist to empower people to write their own story on beauty, because we believe beauty belongs to everybody.

We are a fast-paced, innovative, and high-performing company. Our goal is to spark joy for everyone-our guests, each other, and the communities we live, work, and play in. We are a team built of extraordinary individuals who are passionate about helping others achieve their goals. This includes supporting your unique ambitions and career path and wrapping an abundance of resources around you. We are looking for a team player who is highly motivated, energetic, and hungry for growth who we can cheer on to limitless growth and opportunities.

Our Value Proposition:

Chapter Aesthetics is a leading medical aesthetic studio providing evidence-based, non-surgical and cosmetic treatments for people who want to live in the “wow.” We focus on helping guests define their goals, customize their plans, start their journeys, and finally, love their results. Our values are our inspirational guide in continuing to deliver on our people-first promise, paying them well and working together to solve tough problems. If you’re ready to start your next chapter, where opportunities become possibilities to shine, let’s chat!

In this Role:

The Studio Manager (SM) is an integral role that plans and directs the day-to-day operations of their assigned studio. This person manages and supports consultative sales, develops strategies to improve customer service, drive studio sales, manages stock levels, and increases profitability. They also ensure client needs are met, complaints are resolved, and service is delivered according to the brand standard. The SM coaches team members to optimal performance, recruits additional team members, and resolves issues as needed. As the primary point of communication for the team, this position requires high attention to detail, strong communication, and organization. This position has direct supervision of the non-clinical team, works in partnership with the Managing Clinical Director, and reports directly to the Regional Business Manager (RBM).

What will you do as a Studio Manager?

• Deliver sales performance and business volume to meet studio financial goals
• Responsible for the overall daily management and supervision of employees including but not limited to personnel files, performance reviews and coaching, recruiting and selection, and training. Includes Performance Management
• Manages individuals in meeting performance objectives, sales, and development goals
• Builds a high-achieving team by setting clear expectations, providing ongoing training and mentorship, and reviewing performance regularly to empower team members to improve and grow
• Attains comprehensive knowledge of all product and service offerings
• Communicate, implement, enforce, and comply with all Chapter policies and procedures both individually and at the studio level
• Resolves all client satisfaction issues, incident reports, or identified concerns; escalates to RBM as necessary
• Responsible for inventory activities including purchasing, merchandising, stocking, and tracking supplies
• Manages the studio financial health and activities including daily deposits, budgeting, revenue projections, and cost of goods control
• Plans and facilitates clinic daily huddles, team meetings, on-site trainings, and events
• Manages facility standards and maintenance including exterior and interior upkeep, safety, and cleaning
• Serves as brand ambassador, conducting community outreach and engagement with the intent of building partnerships with appropriate local businesses and positive brand awareness
• Gatekeeper of culture, creating a cohesive team who demonstrates our purpose and values
• Maintains relationships with all current clients
• Conveys organizational changes and company messages in a timely and positive manner
• Manages scheduling and coverage of the studio
• Fill in for Guest Services (answering phones, scheduling etc.) and Aesthetic Sales Consultant (Visia use, general sales activities, etc.) as needed
• Exhibit professionalism and behaviors reflective of a leader
• Contributes to building positive team morale and recognize accomplishments
• Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Completes other assigned duties as needed

What will you bring as a Studio Manager?

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Successful sales experience may be substituted for academic credential
• A minimum of two (2) years managerial experience; inventory management is preferred
• Proven track record of exceeding annual revenue and profit targets
• Extensive and successful commitment to exceeding customer expectations
• Effective leadership skills including multi-tasking, prioritizing, and goal setting/management
• Employee engagement to ensure staff and operational success
• Compelling interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written), strong ability to influence and build rapport
• Must maintain a high attention to detail
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone communications, computer systems, and record keeping
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems

But wait, there’s more!

As a people first organization, your health and well-being is important here at Chapter. So, we offer to all our employees:

• Position-specific, hands-on training, through our very own Chapter University
• On-site team atmosphere and supportive culture
• Monthly bonus opportunity
• Discounted treatments and products
• Full Medical benefits, including dental discount
• 401k plan with generous match
• Paid Time-off & holidays
• Work-life balance
• Career advancement opportunities

Did you know that women and minorities are less likely to apply to a position if they don’t match 100% of the job qualifications? Don’t let that be the reason you miss out on this opportunity! We encourage you to apply anyway. Don’t count yourself out!

• Chapter is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reasons prohibited by law.

Chapter Aesthetic Studio

Job Title: Art Director

Location: Frisco, TX (HYBRID)

Duration: 3-6 Months

This role is about future proofing and relentlessly evolving our base creative. From email to direct mail, we’re looking for an experienced Art Director who can work closely with the Creative Director, Art Directors, Designers, Copywriters, and Studio Managers to build our base communications! This role is responsible for developing creative campaigns in one of the most visible and direct lines of communication with our customer base. From content expressions and digital story-telling all the way to demand gen and offers, your job will be to help develop design coming out of our marketing and advertising channels in support of key business initiatives.

We’re looking for a creative who can do it all: UX design, concept, art direction, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and most importantly, execution.

You will work with the T | Studios senior leadership, marketing leaders, and the creative, digital and production groups to build industry leading design that amplifies our message and elevates our brand. This role also requires an ability to work closely with leaders within T | Studios to translate their thinking and/or strategy into creative executions, presentations and engaging content.

Responsibilities:

• Build compelling brand-right experiences for email and direct mail.
• Work with modular design systems and brand libraries within Adobe XD.
• Enforce and enhance our base communication design style guide and design systems.
• Have a strong understanding of UX design, web font hierarchy, email anatomy, and UX best practices.
• Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that are optimized for responsive design.
• Champion human-centered design. Enhance design by improving usability, accessibility, innovation, and interaction.
• Work independently and proactively. You can take a brief or a conversation and turn it into an idea. You know when to collaborate with other designers.
• Present your team’s work thoroughly and thoughtfully to the Creative Director and senior leadership. Communicate standard methodologies for design and reasoning behind UX decisions.
• Client’s success is due to our ability to craft a motivational story around people and our purpose. We create content that speaks with people — not at them. You should be able to design and steer work toward this mission.
• You relish the opportunity to be consistently creative. You work well under pressure, can deliver on steep timelines, and always keep an eye on the larger narrative.
• Aren’t precious about your work. Don’t get us wrong – we want passionate creative thinkers. But we also want Creatives seasoned enough to know when to push back, when to take feedback, and when to move on.
• Possess strong creative chops. We want to push the needle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field and five years related work experience or 10 years related work experience post high school.
• Minimum five years design experience.
• Three years art direction experience focused on email communications.

eTeam

Description

We are looking for music educators to join our Music Education Services department for teaching positions! This role will provide music instruction at local schools. Ideal educators will have a passion for teaching music and a high level of energy. Interviewing now for Fall 23 School Year!

Essential Functions (not all-inclusive):

• Teach music classes in schools both in group settings and in one-on-one settings based on contracts with each school. Class sizes vary from a few students to over 50 kids.
• Use recruiting tools, set up instrument testing events, recruitment nights, and other programs to entice kids at a school to join the band/orchestra program. This may require on-site activities after school hours.
• Prepare lesson plans, curriculum and benchmarking for all students, report on the progress of students against those benchmarks via progress reports and report cards. Benchmarks for each instrument and experience level will be provided.
• Maintain quality relationships with school administration and principals to secure schedules for classes, notify schools of changes to classes or schedules, and notify the office if students are not attending or have other issues in class.
• Coordinate concerts, solo & ensemble activities, and other events and performances to engage with students and parents.
• Work with retail store and education representatives to make sure students have the instrument and supplies necessary to be successful in class.
• Teach summer lessons and continuing education activity to students that wish to continue over the summer.
• Additional duties as assigned.

About Music & Arts

Music & Arts embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to create lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The first Music & Arts was located in a small house in Bethesda, MD and run by founder Benjamin O’Brien. When Music & Arts opened its doors in 1952, we offered printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies. Ben decided shortly after opening his business that he wanted to focus on music to better serve his customers — a decision that remains intact to this day.

Since the 1990’s, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide through organic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States. Based in Frederick, MD, Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and comprises 225+ retail stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations.

To join our band, you’ll need the following experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required in Music Education
• 3-5 years of music teacher experience (new grads may be considered with required completion of internal training and mentoring programs)
• State Teaching license required
• Valid state driver’s license and automotive insurance

Love this gig and want to apply?

Send your resume and cover letter today along with salary expectations!

Music & Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐ related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1‐818-735-8800 ext. 2862 or by sending an email to [email protected].

Music & Arts

Ethnicity Matters (EM) is looking to add an experienced Art Director to our creative team.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Creative Director, and in conjunction with a Copywriter, the Art Director will develop and execute creative deliverables across various platforms, for a wide range of clients.

The Ideal Candidate:

You are passionate about visually communicating ideas— be it yours, or the ideas of others. But you do more than make it look good, you make it MATTER.

You see the big picture. You have an innate understanding of the multicultural audiences you speak to. Your creativity is fueled by culture, and grounded by commerce (and vice versa).

From print to powerpoints, storyboards to social posts, web banners to websites, you understand the demands of every medium, and are ready to deliver. You are quick to digest a brand’s guidelines, open to feedback, and can innovate within these parameters.

You are curious about people, hungry for growth, and excited about creating advertising reflective of today’s Canada.

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising, Visual Communications, Design, or related discipline preferred
• 2+ years of design or art direction experience (preferably in an agency setting)
• A strong portfolio, showcasing a range of advertising work
• Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• A deep understanding of design, typography and visual harmony
• Experience working with brand guidelines and creative briefs
• Illustration skills in both electronic and traditional media
• An ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Quick creative thinking, and acute attention to detail within tight deadlines
• The ability to work independently, with limited direction from an ACD or higher
• Efficient time and project management skills
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude, emotional intelligence, and a “can do” approach.
• Nice to have (but not mandatory): Familiarity with one or more languages: Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Arabic, etc.

Company Summary:

Diversity lives here. Ethnicity Matters is a team of multicultural marketing experts that bring brands to diverse and new Canadian buyers in strategic and meaningful ways. We focus on educating, researching, gathering insights and producing award-winning creative and marketing media for our clients’ brands, in the ever-growing Canadian multicultural market. We’re savvy, passionate, non-traditional, powerful, and have our finger on the pulse of what matters now to ethnic communities.

If this sounds like you, and you want to make a difference in the booming area of ethnic marketing, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Benefits after 3 months
• Super central mid-town office with TTC access inside the building (goodbye seasonal weather!)
• Casual office attire

To Apply:

Along with your resume, please submit a portfolio of works.

***ART+COPY TEAMS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY***

Ethnicity is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.

Ethnicity Matters

SUMMARY

The People and Culture Manager is accountable for the employee experience and life cycle and provides strong and effective direction and professional expertise to the organization’s management and employees through the development and implementation of innovative and effective HR strategies. The People and Culture Manager is a strategic and consultative partner of the UBCP/ACTRA management team, while also providing a diverse range of services across the organization with a focus on managing full-cycle talent acquisition and employee services, including HR initiatives and programming, labour relations advice and support, training and development, HR policies, and health and safety in the workplace. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources

• Provide HR leadership that inspires others through purpose and meaning of work, elevating the employee experience, while advancing the organization’s mission
• Provide the leadership for, and fosters, a safe, positive, engaged, and productive human-centric workplace culture that supports the growth and empowerment of UBCP/ACTRA employees aligned with the organization’s values
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the senior leadership team on HR-related matters and issues in consideration of organizational goals and strategies and best practices in change management
• Oversee the holistic employee experience and life cycle – attraction, recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development, recognition, retention and offboarding
• Provide guidance and advice to staff regarding UBCP/ACTRA policies and HR programs
• Support management in employee advancement and succession planning, providing direction and advice as needed
• Develop and promote employee engagement initiatives
• Develop and provide HR programming and initiatives that support the organizational commitment to social purpose, equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Develop, support and provide advice to management on effective performance management, including accountability, recognition, and development of staff
• Develop HR policy and ensure organization’s policies, procedures and practices are adhered to
• Employ ethical business practices, including adherence to confidentiality, which ensure one’s own behaviour and that of others are consistent with the UBCP/ACTRA’s standards and values

Labour Relations

• Provide guidance and advice to staff regarding the Unifor collective agreement
• Support management with labour relations advice regarding administration of the Unifor collective agreement and other labour law matters
• Manage the grievance process and work to resolve issues prior to arbitration
• Liaise with legal counsel in consultation with the Executive Administrative Director (EAD) on matters arising from the Unifor collective agreement and other labour relations issues
• Provide support to the EAD and Director of Contracts while acting as a key member in the negotiations for renewing the Unifor collective agreement
• Develop strategies to enhance labour relations with Unifor leadership/representatives and membership

Talent Acquisition and Development

• Develop and administer effective talent acquisition strategies in accordance with internal policies, collective agreement, and adherence to human resources principles and employment equity.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the talent acquisition process, including shortlisting, interviewing, and conducting background checks of applicants, and making offers of employment
• Develop and conduct (or arrange with external resources) training aimed at the development of employee skills and career growth to meet organizational current and future needs

Health and Safety

• Provide information and guidance on benefits and health-related resources
• Work with benefits provider to ensure accessibility and understanding of program offerings
• Research and evaluate benefit programs/providers as needed
• Provide support and advice on abilities management and attendance management policies, processes and cases
• Manage long term absenteeism and disability cases
• Ensure UBCP/ACTRA’s compliance with WorkSafeBC requirements and other health and safety regulations, including training and development of policies as needed

OTHER

• Perform other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or labour relations and 5+ years demonstrated experience in a related field (human resources, labour relations) in a unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience designing, implementing, and leading talent acquisition and development strategies with an equity, diversity and inclusion lens
• Professional designation: CPHR

Skills And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge and applied understanding of human resources management principles with expertise in talent development and training.
• Sound knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply, applicable collective agreements as well as relevant legislation such as the BC Human Rights Code, the BC Labour Relations Code and the Employment Standards Act
• Knowledge of abilities management processes, attendance management principles and related legal requirements (e.g., Human Rights)
• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations and related health and safety requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, BambooHR, Word, Excel, Outlook and ADP HRIS (preference to Workforce Now experience)
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
• Strong analytical and “out-of-the-box” thinking for problem-solving and negotiations
• Ability to work under broad direction and use significant independent judgment to interpret policies and processes and determine appropriate methodologies for situations where more than one option is possible
• Ability to build strong effective relationships, interacting and consulting with all levels of the organization
• Ability to persuade and influence others with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to provide support with empathy and humanity; create and sustain a positive team culture; and coach staff in a collaborative manner aligned with the organizational values
• Ability to manage conflict effectively resulting in resolution and relationship building

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:                Executive Administrative Director

Direct Reports:         None

Engages with:           Executive Administrative Director

                                   Senior Leadership and Management Team

                  Unifor Leadership/Representatives

                  UBCP/ACTRA Employees

                  Legal Counsel

                  External Consultants/Contractors

Start Date: May 1, 2023 or sooner

Salary Range: $90,000 – $100,000

Expiration: The deadline for receipt of applications is no later than 4:30PM on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

UBCP / ACTRA

Creative Director

The MRN Agency is a minority & woman owned boutique experiential marketing services agency specializing in creating compelling, creative, and competitive Go-To-Market campaigns geared towards multicultural audiences. The Agency is seeking a Creative Director (CD) to collaborate with Senior Leadership on the development and execution of experiential / grassroots / field marketing campaign assets for the agencies’ Fortune 100 clients.

The Creative Director will be responsible for leading the agency’s creative team in developing and executing innovative and effective marketing campaigns for clients. The Creative Director will manage a team of designers, writers, and other creative professionals to ensure that all work is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

This position is an essential part of the agency’s success, and the successful candidate will be able to develop and execute innovative and effective marketing campaigns for clients while managing a team of creative professionals to achieve the best possible results.

Responsibilities:

• Develop creative strategies that align with clients’ marketing goals and objectives
• Manage and lead the creative team, setting goals, managing projects, and ensuring that all work is delivered on time and within budget
• Oversee the creative process, from concept development to execution, ensuring that all work meets the agency’s standards and is of the highest quality
• Collaborate with other departments within the agency, such as account management and strategy, to ensure that all client work is aligned with their goals and objectives
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to ensure that the agency’s marketing efforts are innovative and effective
• Manage relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction with the agency’s work and continually developing and strengthening those relationships
• Provide guidance and feedback to the creative team, helping them to develop their skills and grow in their roles
• Manage the agency’s creative budget, allocating resources effectively and efficiently to achieve the best possible results
• Present work to clients, explaining the creative strategy and demonstrating how it aligns with their goals and objectives

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field
• At least 7 years of experience in a creative role within a marketing agency, with at least 2 years in a leadership position
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience managing a team of designers, writers, and other creative professionals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and clients
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a strong understanding of marketing principles and strategies
• Familiarity with design software and other creative tools
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Salary range $110,000 – $125,000

This is a full-time position, includes medical insurance contribution, paid sick & holiday time and unlimited PTO. This is a non-remote, in-office based position. The office is in Universal City, CA – the candidate must commute to work daily. No relocation stipend offered. Due to industry type, COVID-19 Vaccine eligibility documentation will be provided.

MRN is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.  MRN is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

The MRN Agency

Role/Title: Art Director

Location: Maryland

Onsite/remote/hybrid: Hybrid

Clutch Creative is a rapidly growing staffing agency. We support our clients by identifying unreachable talent that helps their businesses grow.

Our candidates work with us because they know we have the best opportunities available to them and will help them navigate their next career move.

We care, we’re honest, and we hustle—that’s what makes us Clutch.

Clutch is looking for an Art Director with agency experience for a client of ours.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the team to bring ideas to life
• Take ownership of projects
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the team
• Understand and apply information found in the creative or studio briefs
• Monitor deadlines and communicate any deadline issues with the team
• Study tools from experts and learn new marketing techniques
• Ensure project parameters are clear
• Recommend optimizations based on performance results
• Collaborate with category experts to ensure work is optimized
• Ensure high quality of work
• Revise work as needed with accuracy

Required skills:

• Receptive to feedback from internal team and customers
• Agency experience or a client service facing role is preferred
• Food, beverage or hospitality industry experience is preferred
• Basic understanding of both traditional and digital marketing channels and tactics
• Be responsive to communications
• Willing to develop cross-functional skills
• Attention to detail: typography, color, design excellence
• Bachelor’s degree

Must be able to work in the Maryland area and have the required skills to be considered for this role.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today.

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Job Details:

Job Title: Art Director-Sr.

Location: Chicago, Richmond, McLean, New York, Boston, or Plano preferred

Duration: 12 months (with the potential to either extend or convert depending on requirement)

Position Type: Full-time, Contract

Job Description:

Our client, a highly reputable financial firm, is seeking a creative Sr. Art Director with a background in interaction design. This is a full-time contract position offering a large amount of creative responsibility and competitive hourly pay based on experience. In this role, you will be responsible for creating sophisticated designs for marketing programs and print deliverables while collaborating across departments within strict deadlines. Ideal candidates are highly-adaptable and detail-oriented design professionals with a Swiss-army knife skill set and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. * Design portfolio demonstrating web/interactive design experience required for consideration.

WHAT YOU’LL DO?

• Design. No surprise there, right?
• Design creative for a range of print and digital channels, including email, web, direct mail, display, and social media.
• Brainstorm big concepts one day and tackle detail-oriented projects the next.
• Influence, collaborate, and lead with a lot of smart people.
• Drive work with your team of art directors, creative directors, and brand and marketing strategists.
• Drive work with your partners internal marketing and line-of-business.
• Manage projects from start to finish, leading peers, contractors, and external agencies.
• Create marketing that cuts through the noise.
• Use strategy to inform your creative decisions.
• Understand the importance of integrated thinking across channels, products, and audiences, while staying true to the brand.
• Learn from consumer insights and let them influence your work.
• Be willing to push the process and mindsets of others to create great customer experiences and strengthen our brand.
• Get stuff done. On-time. Every time.
• Manage multiple deadlines on numerous projects happening at the same time.
• Deliver error-free work, using best practices with keen attention to detail.
• Listen to and incorporate feedback.
• Determine when to use existing solutions or start from scratch, so you can invest your time where it matters.
• Understand the goals of a project, take direction well, and ask questions when you need clarity.
• Present your work in a compelling way to create support across different audiences.

WHO YOU ARE?

• You want to be an EVIDENCE-BASED MARKETER.
• Your curiosity is endless. There’s always something else to learn.
• You’re flexible and not afraid of change, in fact, you welcome the challenge.
• You share your point of view but seek out what might be missing and listen.
• You have big ideas and know the best ones are driven by proof, persistence, and patience.
• You’re a storyteller. You simplify the complex and compel your audience to act.
• You know how to enjoy yourself. While fun isn’t mandatory, it certainly seems to follow you.
• You care about the work, your team, and the customers you serve.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of design experience in a professional setting
• At least 3 years of experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• At least 2 years of experience working with prototyping software, such as: Figma, Sketch or Adobe XD
• Portfolio of your creative work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience
• At least 1 year working as an Associate Creative Director or leading creative work
• At least 2 years of experience in UX/UI or wireframing
• Experience in one or more of the following marketing areas: B2B, Experiential, Performance, or Direct Response
• Experience in the financial services industry

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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