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Media Manager

We’re looking for an established Media Manager or Media Planner to join this global leading brand communications agency based in the heart of Bristol. You’ll be a forward-thinking ideas person with a good understanding of media planning and buying to help deliver high quality campaigns for a top client list, which includes household name brands across the entertainment, FMCG, and automotive sectors.

The experience we need.

• Experience direct response or delivering against performance targets
• A confident understanding of the media planning process, from taking a brief, channel selection, speaking to media owners, reviewing historical performance to make informed decisions, and putting together media plans / schedules.
• Experience in working with the full range of media channels:
• Digitally ‘literate’ and able to speak with clients and expert teams with confidence. One of our key accounts spends in Search & Social, so a broad understanding of these two channels would be beneficial.
• Offline buying experience is not essential but would be useful, as the key account also runs in TV, OOH, VOD and Print.
• Experience in working with industry-standard media planning tools such as TGI, Ad-Intel
• Experience of client management, confident to handle day to day discussions
• Happy working at a fast pace and managing/prioritising high volume of regular and adhoc tasks
• Experience of preparing client-facing documents with keen attention to detail, whether in the form of Excel schedules or Powerpoint decks
• An organised approach to manage timelines and internal/external stakeholders
• Able to support and coach junior members of the team

The role.

Right now we are looking for an experienced Media Manager to support the media team for a variety of clients in industries including eCommerce, FMCG, travel and motors. The ideal candidate will have extensive and hands-on experience in direct response or delivering against performance targets.

As Media Manager you’ll be managing key clients taking responsibility for all elements of the smooth running of the account.

The company.

This agency work as a strategic partner to great brands in order to define their global communications, positioning, and mission with target audiences. It’s a great time to join the business as they continue to lead the way in positive brand engagement, with some very exciting projects coming up!

What you’ll get in return.

Competitive salary of between £30k – £40k

Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days at home)

Opportunity to work with a well renowned agency on top tier clients

Company benefits

How to apply.

If this sounds of interest, then please click the apply button right away!

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Henry Nicholas Associates

£50-55K – (Pro-Rata for 4 day week, so £40-44K) – One of London’s larger lifestyle PR agencies of choice are, due to a number of exciting new business wins, seeking to expand with a strong Account Director to join their amazing Food & Restaurant team. Working across a variety of luxury food, hospitality brands and locations/venues, all of which you’ll be lucky enough to experience yourself.

Your clients will be some of the most well known, up and coming brands and venues across London and Europe, you’ll have the opportunity to entertain journalists to develop contacts as well as attend and support high profile events and parties in the fashion, music and film worlds.

The Candidate

• PR experience agency side in food or hospitality sector at Account Director level or very experienced at Senior Account Manager level.
• Excellent network of food, consumer, lifestyle press contacts.
• Strong time management skills.
• Dynamic, confident personality.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior colleagues.
• A passion for food, and hospitality along with a hunger to grow and develop a career in one of London’s most dynamic creative brand development agencies.

The offering

• Base salary of £50-55K.
• Flexible working and work from home options.
• Stake in the company bonus scheme.
• 10% commission on new fees brought into the company.
• 50% of phone bill costs paid – AM and above.
• The opportunity to dine and drink for free in some of London’s best restaurants and bars.
• Regular events and openings to attend – The Brits, LFW, V&A FiM.
• Weekly training sessions led internally and externally.
• Regular team and company socials.
• Lovely Office Space in desirable part of London.

To Apply

Please apply online, or send your CV and cover note to [email protected]. Alternatively, you can call Justyne on 07971 361206 to chat through the role.

PRFutures

The Senior Producer executes the creative vision for the New York region. They develop and execute individual content pieces and work closely with the Networks, Channels and Communications teams to meet audience objectives and business needs. The Senior Producer works with the local creative community to develop and produce content ranging from strategic long form, serialized formats to single short form video content for social use, and is responsible for the creative quality, distinctiveness, strength of narrative storytelling, and execution. Their goal is to create content that will reach and engage key local audiences, and when appropriate, national and international audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

TURN CREATIVE VISION INTO REALITY

• Develop and produce innovative, high-quality content that is always in line with the brand attitudes, values, and quality standards of Red Bull
• Execute productions from concept phase to final delivery, aligned with the holistic content strategy
• Identify and develop new story angles for existing projects, genres and recurring content opportunities
• Ensure all productions are executed in line with the Red Bull Media House
• Production Management guidelines and requirements

PARTNERSHIP

• Work with top production partners and talent in the local market to deliver content from editorial to technical perspectives
• Build and maintain a network of companies, creative professionals, agencies, and co-producers
• Collaborate regularly with national and international Red Bull producers, ensuring transparency regarding project status and timelines
• Collaborate with the National Live team when live events take place
• Collaborate with networks and project leads to ensure all requirements are being met

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years overall media employment in TV production, commissioning or similar, ideally in factual entertainment, documentary or reality
• Proven track record for developing and executing world class content for target audiences in the market
• Passion for developing and producing distinctive content, long-form and short-form
• Experience in executing multiple productions, budgets and partners
• Familiarity with the regional content market (from TV, to OTT and social networks), including relationships within the local creative community (production companies, talent, artists, musicians, etc.)
• Editorial expertise, with the ability to evaluate and give clear, constructive feedback on ideas, treatments, productions, etc.
• Skills in coordinating and guiding production partners and teams from concept development phase through to production and delivery
• A broad knowledge of all media production methods for creation and delivery essential
• The ability to work well within a large, international organization A positive, solution-oriented work attitude

Salary range is $90,000 – $140,000 (Actual salary offer may vary based on experience) + incentives (bonus, car stipend or company vehicle).

Our current Benefits include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement(Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)

Red Bull Media House

Salary range: $80,000-$90,000 Annually. This role is an exempt position.

At MMGY Wagstaff, we provide integrated public relations and marketing services devoted to the culinary, travel and wine and spirits industries. We offer a comprehensive suite of communications, digital marketing, and branding services for our restaurant, hotel/resort, travel destination, wine and spirits, and hospitality lifestyle clients.

MMGY Wagstaff is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming team. We operate on the belief that we are stronger together. Here, you will be a part of an intrepid, transparent, genuine, and sharing culture where we strive to make things better for our team members, clients, and communities. 

We are looking for a dynamic Public Relations Account Manager in Los Angeles to join our team of versatile storytellers and marketers who are professionally dedicated to their passions for food, wine, and travel.

Responsibilities:

• Offer client-facing strategy development and execution
• Lead client accounts and projects
• Attend and lead client meetings, and actively participate in new business proposal development and presentations
• Review and assist in research, reporting, list building
• Develop and implement strategic direction for client accounts
• Execute strategy in specialized areas such as media pitching, copywriting, influencer marketing, strategic partnerships, etc.
• Attend relevant events/FAMs/media opportunities/etc.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a multi-functional team
• Assist in managing the workflow of the team
• Ensure client goals and deadlines are met
• Assess work performance of junior employees by mentoring, and developing direct reports, empowering independent thinking and autonomy while learning in a supportive environment

Requirements:

• 4-5+ years of experience working in a public relations setting, hospitality experience is a plus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and with a team
• Experience managing multi-layered projects and meeting deadlines
• Manages time efficiently and effectively
• Possesses creative and strategic outlook with an ability to execute
• Knowledgeable in social media and branded content
• Experience engaging with senior executives on strategy
• Experience in Google Business applications, Microsoft Office and other platforms such as Adobe is a plus
• Adaptable, solution-oriented, and resourceful when tackling challenges and obstacles
• An overall passion for the hospitality lifestyle industries – restaurants, travel/destinations/hotels, wine & spirits
• Must be able to communicate in a clear and professional manner

Full COVID-19 vaccination is required for all business travel.

MMGY Global provides a comprehensive PTO + benefits package inclusive of a hybrid telework policy. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. MMGY Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

OUR VALUES MISSION

Our company will help to create a connected, inclusive, and peaceful world by promoting travel as a cultural bridge of understanding. We will empower our staff and the travel industry at large to create economic opportunity, community pride, and personal fulfillment rooted in the industries of travel, hospitality, and entertainment.

MMGY Global

NCTA-The Internet and Television Association (“NCTA”) – headquartered in Washington, D.C.- represents network innovators and content creators that connect, entertain, inform and inspire consumers every day. Our industry supports three million American jobs and employs at least three hundred people in every congressional district. NCTA’s member companies have a groundbreaking history and equally impressive vision for the future, emboldened by a spirit of innovation, creativity, and passion to be the best.

NCTA seeks a Digital Media Producer to s upport NCTA’s strategic digital communications function that drives awareness, education and engagement with the organization’s priorities. The successful candidate will be an important team member and responsible for conceptualizing and producing a variety of visual content, including videos, graphics, and other creative assets.

Essential Functions:

• Produces original graphics, videos and other content for the organization’s various digital platforms.
• Creates content for social media platforms such as GIFs, social media carousels and short-form video.
• Develops videos, including the use of animation, to help translate complex ideas for key audiences.
• Collaborates with the communications team to create digital advertising.
• Assists in the creation of visually appealing email newsletters.
• Participates in communications team’s editorial and content strategy planning for the organization.
• Understands and stays abreast of current digital trends and best practices, and proactively identifies new content ideas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Background/Skills/Abilities Preferred :

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in visual content creation, including short and long-form videos, static and animated graphics, HTML newsletters and more.
• Proficient in the Adobe Creative suite, including After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Experience creating graphics, videos and advertising for social media platforms.
• Basic understanding of HTML and web structure.
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks; ability to prioritize responsibilities; excellent time management.
• Proven ability to work well within a team environment while accomplishing individual projects.
• Creative thinker with the ability to identify ideas for opportunities and make constructive suggestions for new content.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
• Excellent communications and project management skills

To Apply

Send your resume and one-page letter summarizing your interest, qualifications, and salary expectations. Please reference the Digital Media Producer position in your cover letter.

What We Offer

NCTA believes that diversity of experience and perspective are strengths and seeks to continue to grow a highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. In addition to a highly competitive salary and bonus program, and a platform of extensive benefits, NCTA is committed to the development and overall wellbeing of our team members. We offer traditional (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, AD&D, LTD, STD) and enhanced benefits such as parental leave, a wellbeing program, employee assistance program and commuting benefits. We also offer a robust 401k plan, a generous paid time off plan, paid holidays, and a paid winter break.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We at NCTA are committed to building a culture where diverse people, ideas, and experiences are welcomed, included, and celebrated; where our employees can thrive as they bring their best authentic selves to work every day. NCTA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
NCTA – The Internet & Television Association

Media Manager

Your day-to-day role will be working on External Communications within our Customer Experience Team, but your contribution will be far wider as you help us to deliver clean, safe drinking water to all our 3.8 million customers every single day across the South East of England

Your next role

As a Media Manager, you will focus on delivering proactive and reactive news releases and blogs for Affinity Water to enhance the company’s reputation with national, local, regional and broadcast media and build on the excellent reputation we have established with the trade pre

ss.If you are interested in the environment this role will suit you. You may be reporting on new Water Resources Management Plan, our Catchment Management Plan or our work on restoring River flows. We operate in a supply area which is uniquely home to 10% of all globally rare chalk streams. Although we have sufficient water to serve our customers now, we need to reduce abstraction from boreholes near these rare chalk habitats in the longer te

rm.The combination of population growth, demand for water, climate change and the need to leave more water in the environment, particularly for our vulnerable chalk streams, means we need to identify and implement some significant changes to the way that we manage both the supply and demand for water in our area.You will be responsible for providing advice and key insights into the media, using your top-level contacts, to help inform media strategies that support key business objectives.You will be securing media interviews for the CEO and Directors and providing regular media interview briefings to them to ensure they are fully prepared before broadcast media interviews and know the tricky issues that are dominating the headlines.You will monitor our media coverage and give regular updates on what our impact is and how it can be improved. Working alongside our Stakeholder teams you will be alert to what issues are likely to be on the horizon for us and feeding into their work streams.You will use your knowledge of the Utility Sector to suggest new topics to prepare releases and blogs on and be familiar with the topical issues that dominate the press headlines. You will feed into our “mission to explain” output to improve perceptions of the Company and the industry.From time to time, you will be required to answer the reactive media inquiries and prepare statements to the local press as and when these arise working alongside the production teams to prepare these.You will also be required to be part of our fast-fire reactive crisis communications team on standby out of hours, working on a regular rota basis. This is a real learning curve for anybody interested in the industry and how it operates as an emergency service particularly during hot weather spells and winter freeze and thaws. You will need a cool head, but it will help prepare you for you next step up the comms ladder.

Got what it takes to succeed?

Here at Affinity Water, we attract and nurture the top talent. It’s the pride we take in our delivery and performance. In order to excel in this role, you will have a passion for working within a bustling marketing and press environment with the flexibility to adapt to changing surroundings. You will be based in our Head office in Hatfield, however this role also requires some remote working. You will have at least 5 years’ experience of working in journalism at senior levels and have experience of producing blogs and digital content.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be based in our modern and spacious offices within the heart of Hatfield Business Park with on-site bistro and parking facilities. If you fancy a walk or a bite to eat at lunch off-site, you won’t be short of choices.In return for all your excellent work, we’ll provide you with a double-matching pension scheme and a holiday allowance that increases with length of service, which means that the longer you stay, the more you gain!We are also committed to developing your career progression. and will support the cost of your professional fees to help you get to where you want to be.As a further thank you, we will give you access to a wide range of shopping and entertainment discounts. Who wouldn’t want money off their weekly shop or night out at the cinema? If that wasn’t enough, we’ll give you access to support of your wellbeing with tips such as healthy eating recipes and mindfulness techniques.

Benefits include:

• Salary £40-45k
• Hybrid Flexible working – Office based 3 days per week
• Company annual bonus
• 27 days holiday
• SMART Pension Scheme – we double match your contribution to 12%
• Discounts for Medical and Dental Insurance, Retail Outlets
• Volunteer days
• Company annual bonus
• Life Assurance
• Above all, our company culture is unique, personable, friendly and diverse and we welcome applications from all! You will have the opportunity to create, shape and drive something new for Affinity water with a great deal of responsibility with endless opportunity for impact and freedom for initiatives.

Thirsty for more?

You can find out what it’s like to work at Affinity Water through our career site https://www.affinitywatercareers.co.uk/ where our colleagues share their career development stories and you can get a feel for our company culture.

Don’t forget to look at all the good work that we do at Affinity Water through our social media channels. You too can help shape our successful save water campaigns and make sure that there is enough water for the future. https://www.affinitywater.co.uk/saveourstreams/tips

Tell us how you would be a great fit for this role by following our quick and simple application process and we will respond back to you shortly.

Affinity Water

To Our Interested Applicants:

We’ve received several notifications of scams and fraud attempts recently of agencies or groups pretending to be members of our HR and recruiting teams.

If you receive any suspicious emails, please use the ‘contact us’ function on this site to let us know.

In general, please take note of the email address from which the message was sent to you. All official communication regarding hiring will come from Singularity 6. All other accounts should be treated as a scam attempt until confirmed by the S6 team.

Our open positions are currently listed on our careers page. When in doubt, apply directly to the role on our website. We do not ask for private information such as bank accounts, credit cards, or other accounts as part of our interview process.

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Forge alternate worlds that deepen players’ lives! We’re a game development studio based in Los Angeles, dedicated to the idea that online games can deliver deeper, more meaningful experiences.

As a Senior Producer, you’ll lead our game development teams, streamline our work efforts, champion team improvements, and ensure our teams hit a high-quality bar for our first game. As part of an early-stage growing studio, being passionate about games, cultivating a growth mindset, and a fearless approach to problem-solving are a must.

Expectations and Responsibilities:

• Lead game development teams
• Ensure teams hit product goals
• Architect our development practices and drive execution
• Contribute innovative ideas and solutions to the game
• Mentor developers to increase their capabilities and productivity
• Help drive the design and technology choices that will allow us to create an exceptional gaming experience

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of experience as Producer, Product Manager, Development Manager, Project Manager, Program Manager, or equivalent roles
• 3+ years of experience leading internal game development team(s)
• Mastery of scoping, scheduling, and budgeting
• Experience implementing and running multiple types of software development processes
• Motivated by creating great games
• Passionate gamer on your own time

Nice to Have:

• Expert proficiency in a development discipline, such as Engineering, Design, or Art
• Robust prototyping experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree

Salary Information:

The Los Angeles base salary range for this full-time position is $149,000 – $179,000 . Base salary will be determined by role, level, and location. The range listed for each job is the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the positions across S6-approved states. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors. Please discuss your specific salary expectations for your preferred location during our interview process.

Compensation details reflect only the base salary, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits such as 401k matching.

Location:

• Choice of Remote (in approved states) or Hybrid office options in Los Angeles, CA, or Orange County, CA (office location pending) unless noted above
• Aligned to core Pacific Coast hours (10:00am – 4:00pm PT)
• Remote eligible locations: Quebec, Canada, or in one of the following US states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental, 401k Matching, and Equity
• Relocation Assistance

Job Vertical:

• PC and Console Games

About Us

With our first project, we’re exploring new styles of game design and tackling difficult technical problems to create a game that’s beautiful and intricate, delivering far more than superficial entertainment or basic wish fulfillment, an experience that becomes a meaningful part of your life. Our vision is to create a compelling virtual universe filled with rich and diverse gameplay experiences and social interactions that will keep you playing for years, evolving along with you and the rest of the community. We want our players to feel valued as well as a true sense of belonging.

Sounds ambitious? We think so too. If you’re interested in the challenge of building a new genre, in making rewarding interactive and community experiences filled with amazing art and world class technology to support this living world, join us on the journey.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Singularity 6 is moving to remote-choice, giving the option to our team members to either work remotely in our supported states or work hybrid onsite in our offices for most of our roles. Remote work is approved in these locations: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MI, NV, NY, NC, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, and Quebec, Canada. Hybrid onsite work is available in Los Angeles, CA office, and our upcoming office in Orange County, CA. Some roles might have full onsite requirements. Prospective employees outside these locations are welcome to apply—offers will be contingent upon relocating to an approved state or province on or before Day One of employment. This policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion.

To all recruitment agencies: Singularity 6 does not accept unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our careers alias, or any Singularity 6 employee. Singularity 6 will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

Singularity 6

Our team is growing!

Summary:

We are seeking an Austin-based technical creative with proven producing and editing skills and familiarity with motion graphics to join our team. Either part-time, full-time, or freelance. The ideal candidate will have a passion for production, be able to solve problems creatively and have the desire to bring great content to life. We are looking for the Swiss-Army-Knife type talent, who has been involved with all aspects of production, especially post-production.

*Before you apply, please read the description below carefully and include links to your work with your submission in your cover letter or resume*

About Us:

Big Picture Lab is a full-service video production agency headquartered in Austin, TX. We work with highly intelligent clients within Fortune 500 companies and government agencies to deliver top-quality, engaging video content. Brands like Hewlett Packard Enterprise, The Texas Department of Health and Human Services, and many technology start-ups trust us to create award-winning video work and to make the process seamless and easy along the way.

We offer a supportive, collaborative environment with many opportunities for employee growth and development. If you enjoy learning new concepts and are looking for an opportunity to grow creatively, this is an ideal opportunity for you.

The Role:

We’re looking for a Senior-Level Producer and Editor with strong communication skills and a passion for production and post. This person will interface with our internal team, vendors, and clients to facilitate the production process from start to finish. The position will also involve editing, so experience in post-production is a must.

Every project is different and requires a flexible, solution-oriented mindset. Candidates should feel comfortable working on a range of projects, from explainer videos to documentary style to episodic long-format content. This position reports directly to the Executive Creative Director. We are open to contract-to-hire.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the production process from pre-production to post-production, ensuring a seamless and efficient workflow
• Organizing assets and setting up files for animation teams
• Applying creativity and problem-solving to manage multiple projects at once
• Produce engaging content with minimal guidance
• Build and manage a team of freelancers and contractors on a project basis
• Staffing and producing shoots
• Creative conception and project ideation
• Interpreting and applying/communicating client feedback and managing client relationships

Must-Haves:

• Proven knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• 10+ years of video production experience, preferably producing content in the technology, corporate, health, and/or government space
• Ability to work from home and flexible schedule for travel inside and outside of the state
• Proven history of successful team and client collaboration
• Strong visual sensibilities and understanding of the entire video production process
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Passion for production and creative problem-solving
• A website, portfolio, or reel of stellar work
• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly, positive attitude

Nice-to-Haves:

• Animation or design skills
• Working knowledge of AI and AE
• Copywriting skills or efficiency in copyediting
• Social media knowledge
• Tell us more – what other skills can you bring to the table?
• Strong Giphy Game

What we offer:

• 100% remote work
• A collaborative environment that rewards initiative
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Competitive compensation for freelancers with a path-to-hire program that includes generous PTO and benefits

Big Picture Lab

The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones are looking for its first ever Brand Creative Director. A leader who has the ability to maximize the talents of their teams, being a coach, a teacher, an instructor, and a critic all at once.

They will be the lead for our in-house creative team, consisting of design, copywriting, video and developing talent – working across all our B2C and B2B advertising and marketing comms materials for all Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones brands. In addition, they will collaborate with our lead creative agency on specific campaigns helping to ensure brand consistency and that the work is always of the highest caliber.

The Creative Director will ensure the creative teams act as a guardian of our brands and elevate our brands through high quality creative work, bringing campaigns from concept through to brilliant execution.

We believe that an open and collaborative relationship with each other creates the best work. For the candidate to succeed, they must be as ego-free as humanly possible and be a key contributor to driving a culture where the best idea wins. Our job is to help solve problems and continue to build an environment that enables trust as well as a shared commitment to living up to the core mission and values of the Wall Street Journal.

Creativity and powerful storytelling always sit atop our priority list and everything we do is carefully executed to the highest standards.

Responsibilities & Activities

You will:

• Oversee all design projects, whether advertising comms, event materials and collateral, content marketing design, from conception to delivery.
• Generate ideas for advertising campaigns.
• Review and lead the creative team’s work to ensure high quality.
• Design or oversee original pieces, including illustrations and infographics.
• Oversee a pool of creative freelancers to ensure creative excellence.
• Maintain brand consistency throughout all our marketing projects
• Manage a team of creative people and creative resources to deliver a high volume of work on tight deadlines
• Work with multiple stakeholders to deliver on project briefs

Qualifications & Criteria:

• 7+ years of experience as a Senior Designer, Graphic Designer or similar role.
• Portfolio of completed design projects.
• Expert with image editing / design software, like Photoshop, InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong aesthetic skills with the ability to combine various colors, fonts and layouts.
• Ideally BS degree in Design, Visual Arts or relevant field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced matrixed environment
• Keen creative sensibility and high standards
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Manager: Head of Brand

Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line.

Business Area: CMO – MARKETING

Job Category: Art/Graphics Group

Union Status: Non-Union role

Pay Range: $100,000 – $250,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including “elective” benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

The Wall Street Journal

AJC’s Marketing and Communications Department seeks an experienced Art Director to boost the agency’s brand awareness, content marketing strategy, and overall appeal in a competitive marketplace while simultaneously overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Graphics Team.

In addition, the Art Director sets the agency’s visual strategy and translates complex ideas, often in the form of text, into simple, easy to comprehend images that can be used across a range of platforms. The Art Director project manages large initiatives and leads the Graphics Team in supporting the agency’s 24 regional offices and 14 overseas posts in all their design needs by prioritizing, coordinating, and fulfilling their requests. The Art Director must be detail-oriented and adept at managing a team that handles multiple projects simultaneously.

The specific responsibilities outlined below are not exhaustive. The position will play a key leadership and strategic planning role.

The Art Director does all this while adhering to AJC’s core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and direct the visual strategy that increases AJC’s brand awareness in a crowded marketplace and builds support for the agency’s mission and advocacy objectives.
• Generate and oversee all agency design projects, including, but not limited to, promotional brochures, event collateral, direct mail fundraising packages, the AJC.org website, AJC’s social media platforms, email templates, and environmental graphics.
• Lead a talented Graphics Team in their efforts to create engaging, relevant, and inspiring visual designs.
• Manage and mentor AJC’s in-house Graphics Team, including overseeing an annual goal-setting process, along with identifying professional development opportunities, for all team members, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the team.
• Maintain and manage a roster of freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and external printshops.
• Review, adjust, and implement best practices for AJC’s in-house Graphics Team and print shop, and ensure AJC is utilizing state-of-the-art technology and techniques.
• Collaborate with key Marketing and Communications stakeholders, especially the Senior Director of Brand Marketing, to plan for major marketing initiatives, like the annual end-of-year fundraising campaign.
• Play a key role in setting AJC brand guidelines and ensuring they are adhered to across the agency for all print, digital, and environmental designs.
• Partner with the video specialist to provide creative oversight to all externally-produced video projects.
• Create and maintain a consistent brand look across AJC offices representing AJC’s global and regional prominence.
• Maintain a deep knowledge of compelling visuals relevant to AJC’s priority issue areas and audiences.
• Generate and oversee the vision for AJC Global Forum collateral and environmental graphics.
• Serve as a consultant and stakeholder to the Department’s efforts to maintain AJC’s digital asset management system and ensure AJC has secured the proper licenses/rights for images and that they are easily accessible across the agency.
• Oversee designs requested by internal clients and train all staff on how to interface with the Graphics Team.
• Routinely seek out insights from end-users to develop design and graphic request operations best practices.
• Identify, negotiate contracts for, manage, and evaluate outside design, photography, and printing vendors, ensuring that contracted projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the design trends of the Jewish communal organization sector, social media advocacy, and digital advocacy.
• Prepare and monitor annual graphics budget in consultation with AJC’s accounting department and the Managing Director of Marketing and Communications.
• Research and recommend efficient and justifiable purchases for the graphics team and print shop.
• Support AJC regional and overseas offices and national departments with design and branding requests.
• Present final layouts for approval, explaining the creative with clear rationale.
• Review and approve proofs of printed artwork and copy.

Qualifications:

• A strong portfolio demonstrating a passion for design and a mastery of visual communication.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Graphic Design, Digital Media Design, or related subject.
• Familiarity with the Jewish community, preferably with the Jewish communal organization sector, and/or key AJC priority issues areas, like Israel and antisemitism.
• 12+ years of graphic design experience, preferably in an agency or non-profit setting.
• 8+ years of supervisory experience.
• High-level ability to lead a team, problem-solve, multitask, manage up, and prioritize responsibilities.
• Expert understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Overall understanding of web production and digital design elements.
• Familiarity with video production.
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to think and respond quickly, maintaining attention to detail on multiple projects simultaneously and create/design on short notice.
• Track record of demonstrating sound judgment by making appropriate decisions and knowing when to take initiative.
• Flexible work style with the ability to work outside of normal business hours (often on short notice).

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 15 vacation days per year, that increases with continued employment
• Paid Holidays (many Federal and major Jewish Holidays)
• Hybrid work schedule
• 403(b) participation, after one year of employment
• Transit plan

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $130,000, depending on level of relevant experience and location.

AJC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19, unless one has a legally recognized reason for exemption.

AJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

American Jewish Committee (AJC)