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US Job Description

Firm Information

Reed Smith is a dynamic international law firm dedicated to helping clients move their businesses forward. With an inclusive culture and innovative mindset, we deliver smarter, more creative legal services that drive better outcomes for our clients. Our deep industry knowledge, long-standing relationships, and collaborative structure make us the go-to partner for complex disputes, transactions, and regulatory matters. Now celebrating more than 145 years of service, our firm spans 30 offices with 3,000 people, including 1,700 lawyers.

Much like the city itself, Reed Smith’s Chicago office owes much of its success to hard work and a strong focus on the future. Reed Smith’s Chicago office is strategically significant both in North America and abroad, representing clients spanning key sectors such as financial services, private equity, energy, manufacturing and technology. Dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders, many Reed Smith Chicago partners and associates teach at local business and law schools and volunteer as mentors in various professional associations.

Position Summary

The regional marketers (“RMs”) are those on the “front lines” of the Marketing Department and act as the go-to person for all marketing efforts driven by their assigned offices or regions. RMs’ projects are primarily driven by the Office Managing Partner (“OMP”) in their office, and in relation to firm-wide branding campaigns executed locally. In addition, RMs provide support for industry/practice development efforts within their region, in collaboration with Business Development (“BD”).

This position is responsible for strategically executing various regional and practice group marketing initiatives in the Chicago market. The individual is the regional marketer in the region, and as such, must be visible, approachable, flexible, and proactive. The regional marketing coordinator should have a solid understanding of the Chicago business, philanthropic, and political community.

Essential Functions

Office Managing Partner (OMP) relationship and elevating the Reed Smith brand in Chicago:

Collaborate directly with the OMP to coordinate and oversee all external and client-facing initiatives in the Chicago market
Support strategic development and tactical deployment of marketing programs that build the Reed Smith brand within the Chicago market including advertising, sponsorships, client educational and entertainment events, and community support initiatives. Leverage broader firm-wide client development and profile-raising efforts
Coordinate community support and office-supported practice development sponsorships at the local level, including ads, branding, attendance at events, and evaluating ROI
Work with OMP to determine viability of regional market client entertainment requests (such as sporting events) and client receptions. Execute requests according to established best practices, including site selection, mailing list development and circulation of same, tracking RSVPs, logistics for guest reception, on-site management, and follow-up with targets. Regional entertainment may be on behalf of practice groups, OMP, or industry-related groups
Coordinate with the OMP on regional marketing budget matters. This includes consultation on budget development (defining priority programs for funding); monitoring actual expenditures versus budget; evaluating expenses; (re)classifying expenses; maintaining budget files; contacting Accounts Payable with questions or to request investigation; verifying expenses and invoices; and preparing check requests
Drive internal communications for the offices and report marketing/BD successes
Work directly with the OMP to monitor competitive developments within the region and recommend marketing responses
Work with OMP and the office administrative teams to develop and implement the offices strategic plan
Implement firm-wide branding campaigns at the local/regional level as assigned
Gather financial information through various financial report links specific to objectives of requests and synthesize that information into usable presentation formats
Act as local support for firm-wide initiatives, such as Alumni, Diversity & Inclusion/ Women’s Initiative, Pro Bono
Stay abreast of PR activity & initiatives relating to assigned region and connect lawyers with PR team members as matters/projects arise
Participate in the new attorney onboarding process
Oversee external local/regional marketing vendor relationships
Work with in-house Graphics Team to prepare appropriate community support advertisements, invitations, and other collateral designs
Track attorney board memberships, leadership activity & professional affiliations

Collaboration with Business Development (BD) on Practice and Industry- Driven Projects

Organize and perform marketing & BD training for lawyers locally as needed/requested and educate lawyers and secretaries in assigned region regarding new processes
Lateral recruitment – assist with local elements of the onboarding plan with appropriate PR/Communications and BD team
Work with BD to gather information on and assess membership opportunities in regional business and/or trade organizations and boards
Collaborate with BD on region-specific marketing collateral as needed

Events

Organize all in-person, hybrid, and virtual regional profile-raising & cross-practice events, including community support galas/dinners, office anniversary/milestone events, webinars, internal Senior Management/Executive Committee meetings and regional MCLE Days (multiple- practice) according to established best practices, including: site selection, mailing list development and circulation of same, tracking RSVPs, catering management, logistics for guest reception, on-site management, and follow-up with targets, etc.
In collaboration with practice group events/seminars, team with BD members with on-site logistics and execution. This would include event registration, conference room reservations, and liaising with guest reception and hospitality

Marketing Liaison role with an assigned Business Inclusion Group (BIG)

Participating in BIG Leadership Team meetings to share ideas, provide marketing advice, and develop programs and initiatives
Coordinate the planning, research, coordination, and execution of client-facing BIG events and firm initiatives in collaboration with the DE&I Core Team, other BIGs, and/or external partners
Collaborating with the BIG Leadership Team to share ideas, develop content, and produce external communications (videos, web content, brochures, social media posts, etc.)
Collaborating with the BIG Leadership Team to develop its annual budget and strategic plan
Developing, coordinating, and executing client-facing BIG focus month activities with BIG leadership
Organizing the BIGs’ library of marketing assets, content, and collateral
Coordinate with the DE&I Core Team to share new BIG content and updates to existing BIG content
Maintain BIG boilerplate content created for client-facing presentations and proposals
Working with the various marketing functions (Design, RS Events, Communications, Marketing Solutions, etc.) to produce materials needed for BIG initiatives and make arrangements for client-facing BIG events

Requirements

Education: College-level training in Marketing or related field or related experience.

Experience: Two to five years’ experience in Legal Marketing, professional services or Chicago community roles preferred in a coordinator role requiring independent work and demonstrated project & personnel leadership.

Skills: Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to work with little supervision. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Must have high degree of poise and professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts. Ability to prioritize workload and solve problems quickly. Must be able to assist individuals of various levels with needs and problems and react to difficult situations appropriately.

Other

Equipment to Be Used: Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax machine, copier, scanner, etc.

Typical Physical Demands: Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment.

Typical Mental Demands: Able to deal with stress associated with fast-paced work environment. Multiple priorities/tasks. Make judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas. Communicate with various personalities at all levels.

Working Conditions: Works in typical office setting. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of your normal daily schedule.

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code, and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401 (k) plan.

Qualified candidates only, No search firms.

Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reed Smith’s success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran’s status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all.
Reed Smith LLP

Norton Rose Fulbright, an AmLaw top 15 firm and recipient of Energage’s 2023 Top Workplaces USA Award, is seeking an Assistant, Marketing Events to work in the firm’s Marketing and Business Development department. The Assistant, Marketing Events is responsible for assisting events and programs that support the department’s efforts for lawyers in all offices within the US and Latin America; and will work closely with the events team to assist with logistics and operations associated with onsite and offsite events. The ideal candidate for this role is professional, detail-oriented, organized, collaborative and able to engage with multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This position is an opportunity for learning and growing within our firm as well as the legal and hospitality industries.

This position can be based in Austin, Dallas or Houston, Texas. We offer a hybrid working policy which requires being in the office on an as needed basis. It is expected that this position may work remotely, unless their tasks dictate or they are requested to come into the office, or be onsite at an event, by their supervisor.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist team with planning, organizing and executing firm events, meetings, webinars, conferences and related activities of all types, virtual and in-person
• Participate in exploratory and planning meetings with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Compile RFP communication with event vendors such as venues, restaurants, hotels, entertainment, décor, etc.
• Draft internal event proposals and estimated budgets
• Coordinate with various teams to produce and circulate promotional materials and nametags for events
• Monitor and assist in reporting pre- and post-event metrics such as RSVPs, attendance lists, surveys, etc.
• Source promotional items and maintain accurate inventory
• Process team expenses and invoices via an online management system
• Liaise, support and collaborate with business services professionals on projects as assigned

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in marketing, hospitality or communications
• Some professional experience preferred, law firm experience a plus
• Professionalism, personal integrity and high degree of confidentiality and discretion
• Attention to detail, accuracy, responsiveness and excellent organizational skills required
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products
• Good judgement and accountability for delivering excellent work products
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; both written and oral
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to adapt in an ever-changing environment, including the ability to prioritize
• Confident interaction with all levels of the organization, both legal and administrative
• Reliable, flexible and a can-do attitude is essential
• Ability to travel as needed

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

Norton Rose Fulbright

Our client, a major entertainment network is looking for a Marketing Project Manager for their Design Management team. This is a remote freelance position for 6 months with potential to extend for the right person. LA candidates preferred but must work PST hours if located in another time zone.

The Job:

You will lead further operational success and strategy for the reporting, tracking, and fulfillment of image assets across the global platform. The role will work directly to the Sr. Manager, International and Sr. Manager, Reporting to pull global content lists and integrate them into our title reports, creating concise and detailed action lists for our global partner teams.

Responsibilities:

• The ideal candidate has experience working with global teams, and a deep-level understanding of project management with an emphasis on generating detailed reports for cross-functional partners. Additionally, with direction from the Sr. Manager, International this role will work on cross-functional partnerships with our global creative teams, ensuring they have access to necessary assets for their work.
• You will have the daily responsibility to parse Excel, Sharepoint, and Google Docs for information pertaining to all content launching in the streaming ecosystem, then adapting these reports into Monday.com dashboards for stakeholders who use this data in day-to-day workflows.
• This role also will work closely with the Design Management Guidance and Process teams to create overviews of their Monday.com dashboards and ensure the standard ecosystem remains robust and intact for all teams.
• Collate data gathered from the Monday.com dashboards and create a monthly review chart for leadership to utilize to communicate metrics to internal and external teams
• Support the Sr. Manager, International in tracking communication related to content, including providing visibility into the domestic team’s assets for cross-functional design purposes.

The Essentials:

• 3-4 years working with digital asset management platforms and associated reporting mechanisms, like Excel, Google Sheets, Monday.com, Trello, or other PM-related tools
• 3-4 years of experience in Marketing Operations, Business Operations, or role that included collating data into clean insights for teams to use in their day-to-day work.
• 2+ years experience with Marketing, or Acquisitions Marketing with an emphasis on global content
• Familiarity with macros and formulas to integrate data sets into uniform tracking documentation
• Experience working with film, TV, digital music, or related streaming platforms
• Excellent writing, verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including presenting in front of leadership
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.)
• A deep passion for Movies and TV
• Send your resume today!

24 Seven Talent

Americaneagle.com is a family owned web design, development, and digital marketing agency with a passionate belief in the power of technology to positively transform business practices. Our focus is helping customers grow and achieve success in the digital space. We cover a variety of different industries, including ecommerce, associations & nonprofits, government, healthcare, sports & entertainment, transportation and more. The company was recently named by Built in Chicago as one of the best places to work and to Inc.com’s list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies for the past eight years.

Americaneagle.com is seeking a qualified Paid Search (PPC) Campaign Manager to join our growing digital marketing team. The primary function is to facilitate day-to-day execution of search engine marketing programs for clients ranging from small to mid-size companies up through Fortune 100 corporations. This person should be highly skilled in online advertising and pay-per-click strategy. They will be responsible for improving clients’ paid website leads through planning, coordination, management, and monitoring of varying PPC campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, setting up, and managing PPC campaigns for clients.
• Tracking, analyzing, and reporting results on campaign performance.
• Understanding clients’ digital marketing goals in order to translate goals into executable strategies through ongoing maintenance and enhancements.
• Owning the entire paid search channel, driving numbers, converting into real leads and ultimately revenue.
• Identifying KPIs and completing work as needed to improve clients’ ad performance.
• Conducting keyword research, advising on ad spend and ad placement, testing ad copy, and optimizing campaigns for lean performance.
• Working with production teams, ensuring website is optimized for PPC success.
• Working with design teams to provide creative direction.
• Staying current on PPC / SEM practices and collaborating with peers on the Digital Marketing team.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of PPC / SEM experience.
• Google Ads & Google Analytics Certified with experience in Google Tag Manager.
• Highly proficient with all types of Google Ads including: Search Ads, Display Ads, Remarketing, Google Shopping Ads, YouTube Ads, etc.
• Experience with additional ad platforms including: Yahoo! Bing Network, Amazon, Facebook, Advertising.com, AdRoll, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, etc.
• Skilled in Google Analytics and able to set up and troubleshoot complex conversion tracking.
• In depth understanding of search engines, up-to-date techniques, ranking factors, and principles for sound SEM strategy.
• Knowledge of web design technologies (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to articulate complex concepts both verbally and in writing to clients.
• Strong time management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Ability to think logically and develop practical recommendations for clients to support their digital marketing strategies and efforts.

Americaneagle.com provides its employees with an energetic work environment and opportunities to further develop their skills. Our dedication to growing our development team is how we can produce excellent sites and applications for our clients. We do all of this while maintaining a family value focus and pushing for a good work-life balance. We offer a generous compensation and benefits package.

Americaneagle.com

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world’s best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Job Summary Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs is looking for a Marketing Manager who will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of marketing strategies along with the Sr. Marketing Manager. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and has a deep understanding of marketing tactics that are relevant to content creation and partnership engagement in order to strengthen our startup and investor pipeline. This position will be hybrid and based in our headquarters in Philadelphia, PA.
Job Description

Core Responsibilities:
Assist in the development and execution of marketing strategies across LIFT Labs digital channels to attract and retain startups for our programs, products, and services.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and deliver marketing campaigns, including digital, social media, content marketing, events, email marketing, and other marketing initiatives.

Identify and manage editorial-based partner relationships with industry-focused outlets

Manage social media budget and ensure that all marketing campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and meet expected outcomes.

Monthly reporting on KPI to ensure marketing team is tracking toward set goals

Utilize data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and make data-driven decisions.

Stay up to date with emerging marketing trends and technologies that are relevant.

Qualifications:
5–7 years of experience in marketing, public relations, or a related field

Experience developing and executing marketing strategies across multiple channels, including digital, social media, content marketing, email marketing, and events.

Experience managing marketing budgets, measuring ROI, and utilizing data and analytics to drive marketing decisions.

Strong project management skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Have a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem, including technology trends, challenges, and opportunities.

A background in public relations and knowledge of the CRM system Sprinklr is a plus.

Employees at all levels are expected to:
Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.

Own the customer experience – think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.

Know your stuff – be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.

Win as a team – make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.

Be an active part of the Net Promoter System – a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company – by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.

Drive results and growth.

Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.

Do what’s right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

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

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
5-7 Years
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Comcast

Delaware North

Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina we are recognized in the commercial vehicle industry as THE Vehicle Data Experts. With more than 25 years of experience in collecting and interpreting vehicle data, which has driven the creation of industry-leading solutions in diagnosis, repair, and vehicle health. Today’s top fleets, OEMs, dealerships, independent repair facilities, municipalities and the military all rely on Noregon to keep their vehicles rolling! Noregon specializes in creating custom software and products for the commercial transportation and military industries. In addition to in-shop diagnostic solutions for the commercial fleet and repair industry, Noregon provides expertise in e-business, client-server, and embedded applications along with onboard vehicle network development. We are continuing to grow year after year and are excited to offer this new opportunity of growth for the right candidate!

Website and Ecommerce Manager

The Website and E-commerce Manager will have responsibility for the overall day-to-day management and development of Noregon’s website and e-commerce stores. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of WordPress and e-commerce environments. Key will be optimizing the visitor and shopping experience. Responsibilities include ensuring the website and stores are optimized and functioning properly, bringing new products and content online, optimizing existing products and content, integrating marketing technologies to improve efficiency, and finding ways to improve the overall visitor experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be the champion of the organization’s websites and web stores
• Responsible for website/web store planning, implementation, managing, monitoring, and updating
• Identify new opportunities for optimization, testing, and growth, and validate via A/B testing
• Respond to and troubleshoot issues
• Collaborate with the marketing team on design and content
• Manage plugins and conduct testing on new resources
• Improve the overall user experience
• Deploy promotional offers and ensure they are functioning precisely
• Ensure full compliance with all laws and regulations
• Keep up to date with industry best practices and developments in web technology
• Manage Reporting:
• Define key data points and how they should be organized to best generate Insights
• Oversee the design and delivery of reports and insights
• Build, develop, and maintain dashboards, and performance metrics
• Create Ad-hoc reports to answer to specific questions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is active role with some on- and off-site vehicle demonstration may be required. This would require the ability to enter heavy-duty trucks and gain access to various engine components as needed, in addition to standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, bending, and stooping as necessary.
• Basic motor skills and manual dexterity for extensive computer usage are required.
• Sitting for extended periods of time is required.
• Talking, hearing and close vision abilities are required.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to withstand the stress of traveling, including extended hours driving.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Up to 75%

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

• Salaried Position Plus Uncapped Commission Structure. 60K-120K
• 401K Matching
• Health Insurance including Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Discount Programs and more.

For more information on Noregon Systems services and products, visit www.Noregon.com

Company Information:

Noregon specializes in creating custom software solutions and products for the commercial transportation and military industries. In addition to in-shop diagnostic solutions for the commercial fleet and repair industry, Noregon provides expertise in e-business, client-server, & embedded applications along with onboard vehicle network development. For more information on Noregon services and products, visit www.noregon.com

We have Great Benefits!

• 14 days of vacation and 9 paid holidays
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid sabbatical every 5 years of service
• Pet insurance
• Great location in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont. Next to airport, shopping, parks, restaurants and top notch entertainment.
• Our facility is located in a modern business park with awesome walking trails lined with trees
• Flex Work Hours
• Work-play Balance- Ping Pong Tables at Work!!
• Outstanding Recognition Program (offering substantial prizes)
• Full Benefits Package including 401k, Medical, Dental and PTO
• Competitive Salary
• Innovative Industry Leader

Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Noregon Systems, Inc is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

*This position description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

**Noregon Systems, Inc is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

Noregon Systems

We have an immediate need for a Communications Manager located out of Burbank, CA. This is a hybrid position and does require being local to the Burbank location:

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the WordPress platform. Basic HTML knowledge desirable.
• Solid graphic arts/design skills, including knowledge of key design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and others).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of SharePoint and associated plug-ins is desirable.
• Experience in a legal/contract environment desirable.
• Highly collaborative but also takes initiative and is comfortable working independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deal well with competing priorities and a changing business environment.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to meet multiple project deadlines and demonstrate high-level attention to detail.
• Able to work in a multitasked environment.
• Passionate about employee communications/engagement – with an awareness of available tools, technologies, and trends.
• Experience developing creative, effective approaches to difficult communications challenges.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or Graphic Design
• 5+ years of Communications Manager experience
• Entertainment industry background desired

Ultimate Staffing

Position Summary

The role will deal with the Head Quarter (HQ) reporting functions for both EMEA and UK entities. You will be working closely with the senior stakeholders across the business as well as colleagues in operations and central offices. This role will include overseeing a couple of direct reports. The wider Operations/Controls Finance team consists of 30 permanent staff headed up by the EMEA CFO. The department adds value to the agencies within Mediabrands by providing operational support and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing accurate and timely monthly, forecast and budget cost centre information for HQ stakeholders across our UK and EMEA businesses.
• Preparation of the annual budget and regular forecasts with insightful analysis.
• Provision of monthly analysis of HQ employees, salary-related information including pension and benefit analysis and headcount.
• Provision of central office cost analysis and maintenance for purposes of reporting to the Regional Controllers Team (RCT) and IPG Corporate in accordance with our US reporting framework.
• Maintaining a strong internal control environment across the business consistent with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements and wider IPG financial policies. A key area of focus will be monitoring staff travel and entertainment expenditure.
• Key liaison with external and internal auditor teams.
• Maintenance of HR-related finance information on the HR Link portal and liaison with HR on payroll changes.
• Completion of monthly and quarterly Balance Sheet reconciliation for HQ for local and regional review for all agencies within our location.
• Coaching, and development of two direct reports.
• Adhoc tasks as directed by the Financial Controller and Director, Financial Control.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Relevant degree / Studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Confident communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Intermediate-level Excel skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail, and meeting deadlines.

At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal-opportunity employers and are committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need any adjustments to ensure our recruitment process is fully accessible to you, then please contact us at [email protected].

Mediabrands UK

Company Description:

FIFTH SEASON is a recently formed global entertainment company and is already a multi-award winning creator / producer / distributor of feature films and premium television series, including the 14 Emmy nominated Severance, Roar, See and Truth Be Told on Apple TV+, Wolf Like Me for Peacock, Life & Beth, Nine Perfect Strangers and Emmy nominated McCartney 3,2,1 for Hulu, and Tokyo Vice for HBO Max.

FIFTH SEASON is also a trusted partner and handles global distribution for dozens of hit series, including Killing Eve, The Morning Show, Normal People and The Night Manager. Our aim is to deliver the best-in-class expertise of a big studio with a bold entrepreneurial spirit and a passion of a start-up.

Role We are looking for a FP&A Manager to join us on a 12-15 month FTC to cover maternity leave in our London based finance team. Reporting into the VP Finance, and working closely with the LA-based HQ Finance team, the position will lead across all FP&A matters for the global TV sales team.

Annual Budget / Forecasts Updates:

• Prepare / manage / deliver annual budget / forecasts / long range plans
• Providing executive communication, storytelling, dashboards and presentations
• Understanding changes / movements with variance analysis, bridges and walks
• Underlining secured business, identifying opportunities to close gaps and minimising business exposure to risk

Title Ultimates:

• Run and maintain ultimates (10 year sales projections) preparation with quarterly updates based on latest deal structures and underlying agreements,
• Detailed reporting against actuals and original projections

Monthly Revenue Recognition:

• Support revenue team with monthly actuals oversight
• Detailed reporting against actuals and original projections
• Managing deal Hit List to ensure delivery inline with expectations

Reporting to London SMT & LA HQ:

• Co-ordinate and prepare monthly performance analysis against budget and recent reforecast
• Detailed reporting of lifetime sales against ultimates
• Ad-hoc financial and operating reports and analysis

Adhoc:

• Provide deal terms validation in new rights system (Rights Line)
• Liaising with AR team to ensure prompt receivables with support on billing terms, withholding tax minimisation and other ad-hoc support,
• Drive improvements to and automation of management reporting & systems
• Liaising with Technical Accounting, Business & Legal Affairs, Sales & Marketing teams
• Proactively drive ideas for improved operations, analysis, cost savings and other efficiencies by presenting analysis to management and actively collaborating with key stakeholders
• Delivery of regular and ad-hoc financial analysis / management requests

Essential Requirements / Skills:

• Qualified Accountant: ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and financial modelling
• Ability to work in a large matrix organization with a resilient start-up can do mentality
• Excellent attention to detail
• Relevant experience working in a Media/Entertainment business
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial and research data
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task projects and stakeholders across the company
• Excellent interpersonal skills (when to deploy tact, diplomacy and discretion)
• Ability to organize workload to fit to a dynamic and fast-paced timeframe
• Experienced with SAP/BPC

Advantageous Skills:

• Previous experience in a sales or distribution environment and Ultimate Accounting
• Experience of Rights Management Systems such as Rights Line
• Experience in working in a multi-national company
• Interest in content, understanding of the ecosystem and the changing landscape of distribution

Working Conditions:

• This is a fixed term contract (13-15 months) role and will be based at Marylebone, London
• Hybrid working available (min 3 days in office)

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

FIFTH SEASON