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This is a paid freelance, remote position — that means you can work from anywhere, on your own schedule!

CBR (also known as

Our editorial team is looking for eager writers to contribute Movie/TV news content under the leadership of the Movie/TV News Lead Editor in the position of Entertainment Writer: Movie/TV News. The selected candidates will help source, brainstorm, produce, self-edit and publish original new content for our knowledgeable audience and have the opportunity for tremendous career growth within the organization. Please note that this role does not involve video production or script writing.

Candidates should be passionate for the field of Movies/TV and preferably have an in-depth understanding of the latest, most breaking and biggest news trends. We want researchers whose fingers are firmly on the pulse of the Movie/TV world and its culture, and who know exactly where to look for its most interesting developments.

At the same time, we want seasoned content creators with proven experience writing clean, informative copy to tight deadlines and exacting editorial standards.

CBR welcomes everyone. We are striving for more representation on our site and we want to hear YOUR voice. We’re always looking for skilled and passionate writers to make an impact in the world of comics. We want the voices on our site to reflect the diversity of the community it serves.

If you think this describes you and that you belong within our geeky community of writers and editors, we would be more than happy to consider your application, regardless of prior experience! In your cover letter, please be sure to let us know the extent of your knowledge and passion and how it would apply to CBR’s content!

Expectations

• Researching, writing, self-editing and posting 3-5 articles per week in CBR’s house style (following the requisite training and peer mentorship period)
• This will include fact checking, formatting, linking and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
• Pitch story ideas when none are readily available
• Exploring relevant news and social media feeds, including Instagram, Reddit, Twitter, TikTok and more, and tuning in to popular podcasts, streams and YouTube shows to enhance coverage.
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• CV
• 2-3 sample titles you would present right now as suitable CBR news pieces (if possible)
• A passion for the content and a drive for industry growth
• Broad working knowledge of comic books, film and TV, namely blockbusters and major franchises (DC, Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, etc.)
• Quick learner with strong sense of urgency
• Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment
• Availability at peak hours and strategic weekend posting times

What CBR Has To Offer:

• Open Schedule — Write as much as you like, whenever and from wherever!
• Future bonus opportunities for high contributors of quality articles
• Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd out with on a daily basis

NOTE: Only applications containing a cover letter and resume will be considered. It is vital for you to utilize your cover letter to emphasize your breadth of knowledge of popular Movie/TV content just as much as niche interests. Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation.

The hiring team at CBR will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you’d make a solid addition to the team.

CBR is dedicated to achieving a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves. We welcome applications from women, BIPOC professionals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and others who may contribute to diversification in our workplace.

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Pixelogic Media Partners, LLC provides distribution services and technology solutions to the entertainment industry. We help studios, broadcasters and digital retailers localize and distribute their feature and episodic titles to global audiences on-time and with superior quality.

Our service offerings cover end-to-end workflows including language services such as scripting, subtitling, access services, dubbing, text and metadata localization in over 50 languages. Our technical services master and prepare this content in all distribution products including digital cinema, digital media and physical media (Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD).

To date, we serviced thousands of titles for iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, Amazon, Movies Anywhere and others. We also authored thousands of Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD discs. Our research and development team works on cutting-edge technologies such as 4K, high dynamic range (Dolby Vision, HDR10+), artificial intelligence and machine learning, software automation and our proprietary end-to-end operating platform branded as pHelix.

Experience start-up at scale. Be part of building innovative solutions to service our media and entertainment clients and help us fulfill their content distribution needs. Join us if you’re passionate about entertainment, innovation and customer service excellence!

Responsibilities:

• Gather assets from multiple client-based locations
• Ensure asset and project workability within proprietary and client-based systems
• Collaborate with internal and external clients to propel projects forward
• Coordinate information and assets for teams
• Liaise with multiple clients to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives
• Maintain clear communication with clients
• Make sure that clients’ needs are met as projects evolve
• Oversee project procurement management
• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants
• Work with the Project Manager to eliminate blockers
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
• Perform order entries based on client requests and ensure final deliveries are within the expected timeframe
• Abide by security policies and protect information assets entrusted to you.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-2 years of experience
• Localization (subtitling, dubbing) experience preferred
• Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management
• Collaborative thinker who works well in a team
• Experience in media industry and post-production workflows
• Passionate about customer experience and customer service excellence
• Hands-on experience with digital media workflows is preferred
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical individuals
• Deep sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high volume
• Problem solver with creative and innovative approach with ability to think out of the box
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to plan complex projects with urgency
• A positive attitude when experiencing obstacles and enthusiastic to get things done

Pixelogic Media

This position will work directly with the post-production team at an Entertainment Agency to oversee all aspects of Post production pipeline for film, trailers, and marketing collateral. Project management is a must as this role will arrange meetings with new clients, spearhead correspondence, assure that projects are delivered at scope, and build a productive repore with post supervises.This role will oversee the night production team, onsite from 5:00pm – 1:30am.

Required Functional Skills/Tools:

• Experience supervising Post Production work flows
• Understanding Resolve and Premiere
• Project Management
• Experience working with clients

Years of Experience: 3+

• Degree: Required.

Robert Half

Assistant Features Editor, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Western Pennsylvania’s largest newspaper and winner of the

2022 Society for Features Journalism contest (circulation 90,000 to 199,999), is looking for an

ambitious and innovative journalist to join our award-winning Features staff. Top candidates will

have an interest in all-things Food & Drink in the Pittsburgh area: restaurants, bars, local food

producers, markets and more. We need a savvy digital news editor who's always looking for

new and innovative ways of telling stories and engaging audiences on all platforms. This

position requires someone adept at juggling breaking news with longer-term projects and

everything in between.

Bonus points if you have handled music, television, film and other Arts & Entertainment stories.

While growing the Food section is first and foremost, you’ll also be responsible for editing

general Features content, especially breaking news, and assisting our other Features editors.

Regular duties include, but are not limited to: coaching and metoring our talented reporting

team; editing and writing stories; producing those stories for the web and posting them at

optimal times; using analytics to inform (not lead) coverage decisions; producing a weekly

newsletter; promoting content on the PG Food Instagram; and collaborating with both the Food

team and other Features staffers.

Candidates should:

 Possess a stellar writing and reporting background

 Have significant editing experience – dailies, breaking news and interactives

 Perform effectively on deadline with designers, both for digital and print presentations, to create compelling multimedia packages

 Be eager to invent and design experiences and innovate new story forms that become regular elements of our coverage

 Have a proven track record of working with other divisions of the company to promote our coverage and engage new and existing audiences

Other Things to Know

 Competitive salary and benefits package

 We encourage everyone to apply who shares our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it

 As an equal opportunity employer, the Post-Gazette is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, and we encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with special needs

Education and Experience

 Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism 

 3 to 7 years of experience, preferably on digital platforms 

 Knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and

Snapchat 

 Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills;

 Strong analytical and strategic planning skills and attention to detail;

 Ability to effectively manage and mentor staff

 Display exceptional work ethic, time management, and organization skills

The Employer is involved in a labor dispute at its place of business. 

Offered employment is in place of employees involved in labor dispute.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Our media and entertainment client is looking to hire a Media Coordinator to join their team for a contract assignment. The Media Coordinator / Specialist supports the owned assets team in the planning and execution of promotion across linear and digital platforms for the full portfolio. Responsibilities include the scheduling of promotions as well as campaign data analysis. The Coordinator will work with the media and marketing teams to ensure executions are flawless and that promotion is scheduled based on agreed upon strategies. This is not a creative or product-building role, and we are looking for candidates with experience in analytics and strategy. This position operates on a hybrid schedule out of their New York City office.

• Pay Rate: $24 per hour
• Duration: 3 months – possible extension

Responsibilities:

• Implement daily / weekly promotional priorities and log scheduling
• Traffic digital video and display creatives in Google AdManager, and Freewheel
• Performance reporting and data analysis for linear and digital media campaigns
• Assist with building custom targets for campaigns using historical Nielsen and Adobe data
• Manage promo deliveries and resolve discrepancy reports from the Broadcast Center regarding promos during the workday and outside normal business hours as needed
• Interface with Marketing, Media Logistics and Commercial Operation partners to ensure network strategies are adhered to and troubleshoot technical issues as needed

Qualifications:

• BA / BS Degree in Media/Communications or related area
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in media or related field
• Good understanding of marketing strategy and analysis
• Highly motivated individual who takes initiative and has a positive demeanor, with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage high volume of projects and timelines
• Clear and precise written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent data analysis skills with strong attention to detail
• Must be able to work efficiently and effectively with partners as directed by senior team members and build strong interpersonal relationships at all levels
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States and work onsite in the New York City office 3 days per week

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers – which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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Solomon Page

Town Hall—a high-growth agency providing digital marketing services to nonprofit and higher education clients-seeks Media Group Director to lead digital media planning and build data-driven insights for higher education and non-profit organizations. This role will report to the Managing Director and will oversee and actively deliver deep, expert analysis of campaign progress and communicate strategic recommendations directly to clients. The selected candidate will demonstrate:

• Analytical skills as they develop strategic media recommendations informed by data
• Attention to detail as they build, optimize, and expand our current media planning process and collaborate with internal and external media partners
• Ability to develop people as they build, nurture, and grow a team of planners
• Strong communication as they communicate sophisticated media concepts and tactics to a variety of stakeholders with varying degrees of media experience and understanding

What You’ll Do

You’ll build and manage a team of digital media strategists/planners and will actively participate in marketing strategy, media planning, and data-driven insight creation for our clients. You’ll build deep bonds with our clients as well as with your cross-discipline internal team.

Our office is located in midtown Manhattan and we are currently working in-office three days per week.

Sample Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Oversee media planning and analytics services within Town Hall
• Manage and mentor a team of media strategists/planners
• Lead the development of high-level media strategies that meet client objectives
• Manage and collaborate with internal and external media partners and vendors
• Build deep bonds with clients by understanding their business and marketing objectives and delivering impactful, cross-platform campaigns

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience working as a digital media planner/director in an advertising/marketing agency
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experience managing, building, and growing a team
• Working knowledge of the following platforms:
• The full suite of products in the Google Ads interface including Search, Video, and Display
• Google Analytics
• Paid social platforms (Meta, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat)
• BI tools (DOMO experience a plus)
• Experience with higher education or nonprofit organizations is a major plus

Benefits:

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Annual Salary: $140-160k
• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, summer Fridays and public holidays
• Paid family leave
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company

We are Town Hall, a mission-driven agency that harnesses the power of digital to do good. We partner with nonprofit and higher education organizations like Meals on Wheels America, No Kid Hungry, Girls Scouts of America, ADL, Harvard, Cornell, and Columbia.

Town Hall is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.

Town Hall

International Award-winning Production company seeks a Social Media / PR Manager who excels at online publicity and is passionate about social media, communications and digital marketing.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, thrives in a fast-paced deadline driven environment and is able to exercise good judgment, take initiative, has a positive attitude, demonstrates strong communication skills and has incredible writing skills.

Personality Traits:

· Self starter and very comfortable working autonomous.

· Detail oriented, organized, fast learner, self-motivated and proactive.

· Processes complex projects quickly and with precise detail.

· Extremely driven and organized with an outstanding work ethic.

· Strategic, creative thinker.

· Prides themselves on sense of urgency.

· Must possess solid organizational skills and be able to manage time effectively

Job Description:

· Coordinate projects for marketing, PR, and social media.

· Create bios for company, directors, and producers; generate press releases and pitch to the media.

· Submit company and directors to Award shows.

· Serve as liaison to all International partners .

· Maintain close communications with creatives, collaborators, sales reps, agencies, production and post-production personnel.

· Create, publish, and promote all productions and events on website, via social media, and a newsletter.

· Monitor and create content for all social media feeds for roster of creatives, collaborators and producers.

· Draft and update company roster, with bios, visual decks and press releases.

· Submit to trades, award shows and press junkets — needs to have done this before for an extremely busy production company or agency.

Skills / Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or related field. MBA preffered.

· Expert knowledge of all current social media platforms.

· Must have exceptional – amazing – off the charts writing skills. This is 100% a must have and all applicants will be asked to submit their best writing samples and postings if contacted.

· 5+ years, prior experience managing PR / social media at an agency, studio, production company, or social platform preferably in digitally oriented positions.

· Experience handling high volume of complex projects and tasks for multiple people or departments and simultaneously manage competing priorities.

· Ability to identify, develop and help refine compelling and creative ideas. Seek out opportunities that are unique and that serve the business and the brand.

· Must have expertise using Photoshop and Adobe Suite, WordPress and Mailchimp.

· Has to be creative, intuitive and demonstrate the ability to think innovatively-connecting the dots when others cannot.

· Must be passionate and locked in with current trends in entertainment, digital, marketing, social media and pop culture.

· Very strong photography and video skills a must.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ROLE:

This is not an entry level role. If you 100% do not fit all of the requirements listed in this JD, please do not apply.

This is a day 1 impact role, were we need someone that has a multitude of prior experience to drive this part of our business. The right candidate will be 100% comfortable engaging with all Senior and Executive level shareholders right out of the gate and should be confident enough to take complete ownership of the role.

Job Type:

• Full-time Staff

Salary:

• tbd and based on experience (range 75k-85k)

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA (Required)

Benefits / Extras offered:

• Health insurance

• Dental and Vision insurance

• 401(k) plan

• Vacation, Personal Days and Sick days

• Paid Company Holidays

AnonymousCompany

Background

Location: Chicago, IL (303 E Wacker Dr., Suite 2200)

Type: Full-time, permanent position

Division: Media Production

Reports to: Senior Coordinating Producer

Overview

Intersport, a leader in sports, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing and media for more than three decades, provides expertise in the areas of:

• Agency Services: sponsorship consulting, experiential marketing, hospitality, content, digital, and social media marketing
• Assets – owned-and-operated media properties and live sports and lifestyle properties

Intersport is seeking to add a smart and driven video production professional to its Media Production team. The Media Production team is integral to developing and executing a wide range of visual mediums for new and existing clients, networks, and digital distribution outlets, including live television broadcasts, live-to-tape television specials, documentaries, episodic series, commercial production, virtual events and branded content. The Video Editor must have at least three years of proven professional experiences inclusive of editing a wide range of styles and deliverables. The Video Editor is expected to have a demonstrated interest and passion for video production, various editing techniques and a foundational understanding of the use and implementation of motion graphics. Experience in new and emerging media and a desire to create innovative work are also essential.

Top candidates will be well versed in Avid, Premiere and After Effects. It is important to note that the most well-rounded candidates will be given priority but an individual who does not have extensive experience with all three platforms won’t necessarily be eliminated from consideration—especially with a demonstrated interest to grow and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

General

• Embody Intersport’s performance-based culture and commit yourself and team to the highest standards
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver executional excellence in both in-person and remote working situations
• Seek opportunities within the organization and not wait for them to be given/assigned
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding and a passion for video/television/digital media business, industry, consumers and competitors
• Effectively work both independently as well as part of a team of Producers, Editors and Motion Graphic Designers.
• Provide thought leadership on industry trends and related best practices

Creative Production & Asset Creation

• Collaborate with Production and Creative Services teams on research and development surrounding new and existing opportunities.
• Thorough knowledge and experience working in either Avid or Premiere.
• Experience working with Photoshop and After Effects
• Possession of a reel that demonstrates range of editing techniques and skills
• Broadcast television and/or High End Agency work a major plus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred as well as real-world experience as a lead editor.
• Ability to manage multiple programs/projects concurrently, inclusive of a detail oriented and organized approach
• Application of superior prioritization and time-management skills and ability to produce high quality work at a fast pace
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills with a polished, professional demeanor that projects confidence and enthusiasm for the business
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Avid Editing Systems.
• Ability to work odd hours and travel for business as needed, including nights, weekends and holidays from time to time.

Intersport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Intersport

Company Description

Dentsu Creative, is a global creative agency comprised of pioneers and practitioners of lifestyle marketing. We specialize in delivering strategic, business-oriented marketing solutions for leading brands via sport and entertainment, live experiences, retail marketing, enterprise/business-to-business engagement and sponsorship marketing. One of the guiding principles upon which Dentsu Creative was founded is that our people matter – to the work we do and the environment we’ve built. We are committed to constantly evolving, refining and inventing innovative brand engagements through deeper understanding of how people think, work and live their lives. Headquartered in New York City, we have 1,600 employees and 7,000 Brand Ambassadors operating in 32 offices globally, with reach in 19 markets across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Visit Dentsu Creative for more information.

Job Description

The Senior Producer will be responsible for supporting the VP of Experiential Production in helping to lead internal producers and external suppliers on several simultaneous projects. This position will manage/support key client projects, with a ranging scope size, from production brief to implementation. These responsibilities include managing, monitoring, and maintaining the project scope, task timeline, operating budget, required staff/resources, and overall quality of the resulting deliverable. The Senior Producer supports external client relationships and is responsible for overall experiential production satisfaction, quality of service provided by the extended production team, partners or vendors delivering on-time, on-budget completion of agency services. The Senior Producer must be able to sustain relationships with clients and serve as the client’s production marketing partner.

The Senior Producer position serves as an internal Experiential Production team leader and will operate production projects independently but also supervise a team of program managers, project coordinators and production specialists responsible for executional excellence in all client activation and/or event activities. Continue to work with the existing experiential production team to further support an excellence in production performance culture in the department with clear accountabilities and metrics that allow continuous improvement and development. The role provides complete management of all onsite client project needs and is a hands’ on position whenever onsite. Responsible for executing client deliverables based on a written project-specific scope of work (SOW), budget, supplier contracts, venue research and coordination work as well as collaboration with each client/program lead to manage and track project P&L, as well as to deploy necessary production talent on projects.

This position requires a solid background of event production experience in the spirits, beer or wine industry.

Primary Responsibilities

Client Communication and Relationship BuildingUtilizes excellent communication skills to build strong client relationships and deliver all elements of program elements with excellence

• Interfaces at the mid-tier and production executive level, developing and maintaining client relationships; assists in providing long-term perspective for brand and business growth
• Establishes himself/herself as a trusted strategic production business partner to the client
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding and a passion for their client’s industry/business
• Establishes a strong “seat at the table” with the client identifying and seeing through new opportunities
• Works with the VP of Experiential Production to ensure that programs & projects are staffed appropriately
• Ensure the use of “best practices” and effective processes across the agency
• Embodies and reflects agency’s performance-based culture and continues the appropriate leadership tone for team
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., creative, innovation, client service ) to develop strategic production and tactical programming

Communication

• Develops and maintains appropriate levels of communication with the clients, team and senior management
• Ensures that internal communication with immediate team and extended teams (creative, HR, accounting, innovation, vendors suppliers, partners, etc) are clear, concise, effective and timely
• Manages team interaction and develops partnerships with key stakeholders in accordance with brand and company objectives

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborates with agency and in-house client resources and teams – to develop strategic, creative and effective programs
• Agency: Account, Strategy & Planning, Digital and Creative
• Client: Marketing, Sales, Digital and Operations
• Works with direct reports to effectively fulfill on all aspects of client’s business
• Actively participates in brainstorming and idea generation sessions and develops actionable operations plan against identified opportunities

Team Development

• In collaboration with the VP of Experiential Production developed department staff plan, manages the project staff plan to ensure proper balance between client work load and agency financial requirements
• Identifies talent potential and through mentorship, develops program managers, PA’s and motivates team
• Accountable for timely, thorough and effective performance review

Executional Excellence

• Ensures execution of all programs at quality levels that consistently exceed client expectations
• Delivers programs that are on strategy, on time and on budget
• A consistent, measured leader whenever onsite from install, activation and strike including all troubleshooting and issue escalations.
• Procurement of permits, civic documents, structural engineering docs, insurance COI’s, flame certs and other documents needed for a successful event
• Coordination with additional local market experiential producers to ensure smooth activation excellence.
• Working knowledge of the clients existing inventory, inventory management system and related warehouse partners / assets.

Financial Management

• Drives annual Scope of Work process as well as individual Project Scopes
• Proactively manages and forecasts budgets and revenue streams
• Oversees client & program budgets including creating, tracking, billing, reporting and client approvals
• Provides financial input for ROI analyses on past programs and on program elements for future development
• Directs the management of invoices and receivables in accordance with agency policies
• Adheres to agency and client financial reporting and contractual processes

Creative Management

• Responsible for production feasibility vetting of the project creative and supervises all aspects of creative development process from brain storm, idea generation through execution
• Partners with agencies/ clients to ensure innovative, integrated development of consumer insights, trends and knowledge of “what works”

Reporting And Analysis

• Establishes KPIs and/or other appropriate metrics for every program at outset of planning
• Supports the program/project review debriefings – analyzes and evaluates individual program results
• Identifies organic new business opportunities among existing clients, especially as it relates to an integrated approach, and leads appropriate agency approach/response
• Participates and leads in other agency new business activity when timing and approach is applicable

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• MANDATORY experience in the spirits, beer or wine industry.
• Proven leader with the ability to be calm under event pressure
• Strong consumer and target knowledge and understanding
• Excellent organization and communication skills (writing, speaking, listening and expertise in Microsoft Office software and Keynote).
• Timely decision making skills
• Proven track record of hiring and leading staff
• Exude enthusiasm and passion
• Proven negotiation skills experience, especially contract negotiations with suppliers and event organizers
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients by gaining trust and repeated successful delivery of expectations
• Aptitude to define solutions that will generate measurable results for the client
• Demonstrated experience running large engagements with clients or equivalent
• Proven track record of managing multiple clients
• 5-7 years live events, consumer marketing and/or relevant agency experience
• BA/BS or equivalent experience; in marketing a plus

Additional Information

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.
dentsu

Company Description

Dentsu Creative, is a global creative agency comprised of pioneers and practitioners of lifestyle marketing. We specialize in delivering strategic, business-oriented marketing solutions for leading brands via sport and entertainment, live experiences, retail marketing, enterprise/business-to-business engagement and sponsorship marketing. One of the guiding principles upon which Dentsu Creative was founded is that our people matter – to the work we do and the environment we’ve built. We are committed to constantly evolving, refining and inventing innovative brand engagements through deeper understanding of how people think, work and live their lives. Headquartered in New York City, we have 1,600 employees and 7,000 Brand Ambassadors operating in 32 offices globally, with reach in 19 markets across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Visit Dentsu Creative for more information.

Job Description

The Senior Producer will be responsible for supporting the VP of Experiential Production in helping to lead internal producers and external suppliers on several simultaneous projects. This position will manage/support key client projects, with a ranging scope size, from production brief to implementation. These responsibilities include managing, monitoring, and maintaining the project scope, task timeline, operating budget, required staff/resources, and overall quality of the resulting deliverable. The Senior Producer supports external client relationships and is responsible for overall experiential production satisfaction, quality of service provided by the extended production team, partners or vendors delivering on-time, on-budget completion of agency services. The Senior Producer must be able to sustain relationships with clients and serve as the client’s production marketing partner.

The Senior Producer position serves as an internal Experiential Production team leader and will operate production projects independently but also supervise a team of program managers, project coordinators and production specialists responsible for executional excellence in all client activation and/or event activities. Continue to work with the existing experiential production team to further support an excellence in production performance culture in the department with clear accountabilities and metrics that allow continuous improvement and development. The role provides complete management of all onsite client project needs and is a hands’ on position whenever onsite. Responsible for executing client deliverables based on a written project-specific scope of work (SOW), budget, supplier contracts, venue research and coordination work as well as collaboration with each client/program lead to manage and track project P&L, as well as to deploy necessary production talent on projects.

This position requires a solid background of event production experience in the spirits, beer or wine industry.

Primary Responsibilities:

Client Communication and Relationship BuildingUtilizes excellent communication skills to build strong client relationships and deliver all elements of program elements with excellence

• Interfaces at the mid-tier and production executive level, developing and maintaining client relationships; assists in providing long-term perspective for brand and business growth
• Establishes himself/herself as a trusted strategic production business partner to the client
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding and a passion for their client’s industry/business
• Establishes a strong “seat at the table” with the client identifying and seeing through new opportunities
• Works with the VP of Experiential Production to ensure that programs & projects are staffed appropriately
• Ensure the use of “best practices” and effective processes across the agency
• Embodies and reflects agency’s performance-based culture and continues the appropriate leadership tone for team
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., creative, innovation, client service ) to develop strategic production and tactical programming

Communication:

• Develops and maintains appropriate levels of communication with the clients, team and senior management
• Ensures that internal communication with immediate team and extended teams (creative, HR, accounting, innovation, vendors suppliers, partners, etc) are clear, concise, effective and timely
• Manages team interaction and develops partnerships with key stakeholders in accordance with brand and company objectives

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborates with agency and in-house client resources and teams – to develop strategic, creative and effective programs
• Agency: Account, Strategy & Planning, Digital and Creative
• Client: Marketing, Sales, Digital and Operations
• Works with direct reports to effectively fulfill on all aspects of client’s business
• Actively participates in brainstorming and idea generation sessions and develops actionable operations plan against identified opportunities

Team Development:

• In collaboration with the VP of Experiential Production developed department staff plan, manages the project staff plan to ensure proper balance between client work load and agency financial requirements
• Identifies talent potential and through mentorship, develops program managers, PA’s and motivates team
• Accountable for timely, thorough and effective performance review

Executional Excellence:

• Ensures execution of all programs at quality levels that consistently exceed client expectations
• Delivers programs that are on strategy, on time and on budget
• A consistent, measured leader whenever onsite from install, activation and strike including all troubleshooting and issue escalations.
• Procurement of permits, civic documents, structural engineering docs, insurance COI’s, flame certs and other documents needed for a successful event
• Coordination with additional local market experiential producers to ensure smooth activation excellence.
• Working knowledge of the clients existing inventory, inventory management system and related warehouse partners / assets.

Financial Management:

• Drives annual Scope of Work process as well as individual Project Scopes
• Proactively manages and forecasts budgets and revenue streams
• Oversees client & program budgets including creating, tracking, billing, reporting and client approvals
• Provides financial input for ROI analyses on past programs and on program elements for future development
• Directs the management of invoices and receivables in accordance with agency policies
• Adheres to agency and client financial reporting and contractual processes

Creative Management:

• Responsible for production feasibility vetting of the project creative and supervises all aspects of creative development process from brain storm, idea generation through execution
• Partners with agencies/ clients to ensure innovative, integrated development of consumer insights, trends and knowledge of “what works”

Reporting and Analysis:

• Establishes KPIs and/or other appropriate metrics for every program at outset of planning
• Supports the program/project review debriefings – analyzes and evaluates individual program results
• Identifies organic new business opportunities among existing clients, especially as it relates to an integrated approach, and leads appropriate agency approach/response
• Participates and leads in other agency new business activity when timing and approach is applicable

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• MANDATORY experience in the spirits, beer or wine industry.
• Proven leader with the ability to be calm under event pressure
• Strong consumer and target knowledge and understanding
• Excellent organization and communication skills (writing, speaking, listening and expertise in Microsoft Office software and Keynote).
• Timely decision making skills
• Proven track record of hiring and leading staff
• Exude enthusiasm and passion
• Proven negotiation skills experience, especially contract negotiations with suppliers and event organizers
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients by gaining trust and repeated successful delivery of expectations
• Aptitude to define solutions that will generate measurable results for the client
• Demonstrated experience running large engagements with clients or equivalent
• Proven track record of managing multiple clients
• 5-7 years live events, consumer marketing and/or relevant agency experience
• BA/BS or equivalent experience; in marketing a plus

Additional Information

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

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