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Meta

Meta

Meta

Envisionit, an award-winning digital agency in Chicago is looking for a Media Director with a track record in driving significant agency growth. As our definitive leader of digital media, you will champion the agency’s POV and contribute your own personal vision for media strategies and program offerings for clients in the Travel and Fintech spaces, among other exciting industries.

You will ensure that we are constantly innovating and providing clear value for our clients. You will interact daily with agency teams and client leadership, ensuring our strategy and outcomes nail business objectives. You will coach and mentor a team of paid media and analytics specialists towards achieving high-performing programs.

While you have a team of specialists to work with, you are ultimately accountable for:

• Media strategy and solutions
• Overall performance of media campaigns
• High-value reporting and insights
• Thought leadership and innovation in our offering
• Contribution to proposals and pitches

What we’re looking for:

• A seasoned digital media expert that takes a holistic approach to planning using multi-channel strategies, avoiding siloed or “go-to” methods. Must know paid search, paid social, programmatic and partner-direct inside and out as well as media analytics
• A natural leader that exudes confidence, positivity, motivation and empathy; someone who brings out the best in people and the room is better because they are in it
• Someone with business acumen and a passion for solving business challenges
• A detailed oriented leader to help project manage client deliverables; plans, reporting, and manage the financial health of clients
• A collaborative spirit who respects what Creative and Tech bring to the table; a desire to work across the aisle to create and optimize high-performing marketing programs
• A team player that genuinely thrives from working with people, whether that be clients, peer leaders or teams that need guidance and mentoring
• An innovative soul that isn’t scared of continually trying or learning new things in the name of progress
• Knowledge in Fintech, B2B and Destination Marketing

What’s in it for you:

• A tremendous opportunity to drive the growth of your career in a very entrepreneurial, nimble and open-minded organization
• A real voice in the company. Your ideas, plans and feedback will have an impact, guaranteed
• A supportive and collaborative leadership structure that truly cares about their people
• A smart, innovative and fun-loving group of people to call your work family
• A stable workplace with a 5-year average employee tenure – people like it here!

You’ve done this before:

• Have had field experience as a channel specialist or media planner/buyer
• Developed high-performing, multi-channel digital programs within an agency setting
• Nailed how to successfully pitch a media plan and communicate predictive performance in a compelling way
• Proven yourself to be a valuable and trusted asset to clients
• Been integral to the growth and success of an agency
• Shown success as a team leader, mentor and manager
• Presented as an expert thought leader in front of clients, peers, and at industry events
• Held a leadership position for at least 3 years

The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 7-10 years of professional experience in a digital media capacity. Added bonus if you have experience marketing the fintech/hospitality/travel/destination industry.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. And our benefits are pretty sweet, too.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we are not currently accepting phone calls about employment opportunities. In addition, we cannot pay for relocation expenses or act as an immigration sponsor at this time, nor is this position eligible for telecommuting. Please visit our website to learn more about us: https://www.envisionitagency.com

Envisionit is an equal opportunity employer and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Envisionit. Enjoy your agency™

Envisionit

Meta

Company Description

The Broadcast Media Assistant contributes to the coordination of the media buying process and is essential to the day-to-day management of the client through the MBP process, buy maintenance, and performance. The individual in this role is required to work well in a team-based, fast paced, detail-oriented environment. A successful Broadcast Media assistant is resourceful and demonstrates the initiative to participate in advanced projects.

Job Description

• Assists in the development of media presentations and tactical POV’s.
• Ensures key information is provided to the media operations and media planning teams throughout the campaign activation and maintenance process.
• Supports strong working relationships with vendors to achieve campaign objectives and fulfil client campaign goals.
• Supports the negotiation process for approved media buy activations- TV, Radio, OLV.
• Conducts research and development of media measurements – Audience, Ratings, Etc.
• Supports the media operations team with client financials: budget reconciliation and budget management.
• Contributes to strategizing ways to improve and optimize campaign performance to meet client KPIs.
• Assists with client reporting commentary that is easy to understand and also compelling and persuasive.
• Enters key client information into media buy systems.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Media, Advertising, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong to advanced level MS Office skills: Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP’s), Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Aptitude for priority management where it concerns managing multiple deliverables/work streams.
• Ability to organize ideas and present back information logically and sequentially.
• Knowledge of broadcast industry tools (Lens, Infosys, DDS, AdTraq, etc.) is considered a strong asset.

Additional Information

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

dentsu Media

Manager, Corporate Communications

WME is seeking a Manager, Corporate Communications to support strategic communications activities for the agency, including media relations, internal communications, executive communications, and transactional client PR. This role will work across the agency’s businesses, including film, television, music, digital, books, and theater.

You should be a strategic, thoughtful and savvy communications professional with a background in and passion for the entertainment industries.

You must be detail-oriented, willing to do the work, possess exceptional relationship-building skills, and enjoy working in a highly iterative, agile and fast-paced environment. Must be flexible and able to move quickly from one subject to another.

The role will report to WME’s SVP of Communications based in Beverly Hills.

Responsibilities

• Support WME’s corporate communication strategy across all communications mediums, balancing a variety of clients, networks, studios, and other partners on day-to-day business stories.
• Craft press releases, pitches, and other PR materials on behalf of agents, executives, and clients.
• Support internal communications needs across WME’s divisions and offices, including providing counsel to senior executives, liaising extensively with internal stakeholders, and managing internal initiatives across time zones.
• Support senior team members on a variety of tasks and projects.
• Support executive communications programs including media training, talking points, and thought-leader conference strategy.
• Support crisis management communications, helping leaders navigate high-intensity and reputation-impacting challenges.
• Build and/or maintain relationships in the entertainment industry with partners including press outlets, studios, networks, and production companies, etc.

Requirements

• Coordinator or managerial level experience in a communications role (5 years experience)
• Background in entertainment / media.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
• Experience in client and executive relationship management
• Relationships with entertainment and music business outlets, spanning trade media and entertainment business contacts at newspapers, magazines, and digital outlets

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

WME (William Morris Endeavor)

Job Description

Soho VFX, a leading visual effects studio located in Toronto, is currently seeking experienced VFX Coordinators to join our growing team. We have many exciting projects in the works and we offer a great working environment and team of artists to collaborate with.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting VFX Production Managers and VFX Supervisors
• Track shot progress and maintain organized and clear notes from shot reviews and meetings
• Coordinate and track all deliveries, including uploads and downloads, as well as all physical shipping and receiving
• Keep track of shot reviews, meetings for a project and keep the team well informed of any changes

Qualifications:

• Must be proactive, detail-oriented and highly organized
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have good understanding of the postproduction process, as well as a clear understanding of all aspects of visual effects and production.
• Must be a team player and have a friendly and positive attitude

If you think you would be a good fit for this position please email your resume, cover letter and link to your demo reel. Please indicate “VFX Coordinator” in the subject of the email.

We appreciate all who apply but due to the volume of applicants only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Soho VFX

Client Overview:

Our client is a premier industry leader in the agency space, delivering unique and creative solutions for a diverse portfolio of notable brands. They take a modern, integrated, and polished approach that helps set them apart.

Production Designer Overview:

As the Production Designer you will create digital graphics for emails, banners, landing pages, and small digital design projects. You will lead the production process and proactively seek necessary information on project requirements to ensure clarity and alignment on timelines, deliverables, stakeholders and hand-offs.

Production Designer Responsibilities:

• Help create digital graphics for emails, banners, landing pages, and small digital design projects
• Multitask and execute multiple projects.
• Understand and troubleshoot brand elements as they relate to digital design.
• Accurately follow briefs and execute design projects, paying close attention to details.
• Assist with the formatting of blog and social posts – both ad-hoc and templates
• Create digital assets needed for site and Digital Marketing efforts (various imagery / icons / buttons, email, banner ads)
• Proactively seek necessary information on project requirements to ensure clarity and alignment on timelines, deliverables, stakeholders and hand-offs.
• Work collaboratively with Art Directors, designers, and developers, to execute and deliver a flawless end product.

Production Designer Qualifications

• Graphic Designer / Production Designer with 5+ years’ experience.
• Adobe CC experience– Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop,
• Experience working in an agency environment is an asset
• Experience working with an automotive brand is an asset
• Experience with digital production on banners, email, social content

24 Seven Talent

Overview

At NXG, we believe people are first! Our teammates, our partners, and our customers can expect that we genuinely care to serve them and look out for their best interests. Our culture is built on the cornerstone of our Core Values – Passion, Relationships, Innovation, Development and Excellence! They set our expectation of each and every employee and are integrated in everything we do. As a shared services company providing business solutions to our clients and sister companies, we continually look for people who share in our Core Values to better themselves and

contribute to our mission of changing the construction industry as empowered thought leaders.

We are seeking to hire a Social Media Coordinator that’s keen to jumping in on the action! This individual will be friendly and have an aptitude for people- capturing our company culture around the office & at events, featuring our employees, and showcasing our construction projects. In addition to capturing social media content, this individual will be a team player who loves to collaborate and contribute to brainstorming new ways to put our brand and message in the best light and most authentic way to accurately depict the innovative approach our clients have on the construction industry, and to recruit highly skilled individuals to join their respective teams.

Responsibilities

CREATE:

• Develop strategies and tactics to market the company and create brand awareness
• Create, write and proof original written content that is contextual to each social channel and aligns with the brand strategy and company culture to review with social media manager in the form of post copy drafts, story boards, journalistic interview questions & prompts for social features & to promote engagement, etc.
• Utilize basic video, photo editing and design skills to produce graphics, short videos, and animations for
• social posts

CAPTURE:

• Identify and organize opportunities to capture social media content at our office, with local partners, and on external jobsites.
• Comfortable capturing footage from a phone, GoPro, and/or camera, and editing short videos and photos for social posts
• Be available for occasional work outside of normal working business hours for monitoring our social channels and capturing event-related content when necessary.

COLLABORATE:

• Work with the marketing team to manage the social media content calendar
• Work cross-functionally with other internal teams to get the assets you need and to align with company-wide and industry-wide initiatives
• Collaborate on design and marketing projects from ideation to execution with the marketing team

ENGAGE:

• Own community development, not only monitoring and responding to comments, but actively engaging others with our industry, establishing networks with industry leaders, as well as with clients & potential clients
• Consistently brainstorm to identify new ideas and strategies to drive engagement and audience growth, sharing new marketing ideas and inspiration

ANALYZE:

• Actively research industry-related news and client-related news, as well as trending topics within the Construction Industry (events & education, industry advancements, widely recognized dates within the construction community)
• Analyze social media performance analytics, and share high-level weekly & monthly reports with the marketing team, adjusting optimal post times as necessary
• Keep pace with the social media marketing industry’s trends and developments, keeping the broader team informed of how they could be used to reach our team goal

Qualifications

• You know what type of content works best on each channel: namely Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, as well as keep up with happenings on more trendy channels like TikTok
• You know the fundamentals of Adobe Creative Suite and are someone who can constantly generate/source ideas and can tap into resourcefulness to get things done effectively.
• You are personable and work well with others, ready to dive in and engage with those you are filming and featuring, making them feel as comfortable and natural as possible
• You have a knack for identifying opportunities within conversations or daily happenings for social media coverage or spotlights
• You are talented with words and have an eye for design — able to create unique, engaging visual content and written captions for social media.
• Experience creating content including static graphic design, short motion graphics, photo manipulation and video edits
• You have a strong understanding of the social media landscape, functionality available on each platform, and have a true interest in staying on top of new developments/changes.
• You can manage multiple projects, ensuring things are done efficiently, well organized and on time.
• You relentlessly pursue excellence and have a high attention to detail
• You collaborate well with others and bring positive energy to the team.
• You’re always looking to improve, grow, and educate yourself, whether it’s your marketing skills or personal goals.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications or relevant field
• 1+ years in a social media-related marketing role

NXG