General Staff Jobs

A well-known brand is looking for a PR Assistant to join their team temporarily! Our client is based out of Beverly Hills and looking for a driven individual pursuing a degree in PR, Fashion, or Marketing.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain PR Sample Showroom
• Assist with Stylist Appointments
• Pull and track samples through Fashion GPS
• Working with PR team on day-to-day editorial requests
• Preparing editorial / social media clippings
• Researching current industry news and trends
• Researching relevant editors, influencers, and VIP talent based on specific client projects and needs
• Searching for influencer and talent placements on social media as well as photo agency websites
• Assist with VIP seeding initiatives and rollout
• Assist PR Coordinator with day-to-day office duties
• Assisting on monthly reporting
• Maintain and update VIP Database

Requirements:

• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and punctual with excellent communication skills.
• Those pursuing a degree in PR, Communications, Fashion or Marketing are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your resume for consideration.

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Fourth Floor

A Director of Public Relations acts as an integral ambassador for KCD and its clients. Directors should represent the agency with strong leadership and communications skills while inspiring both internal and external teams. Candidates should have exceptional management, interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as the capability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and accounts. They should have the appropriate style and taste with an understanding that they represent the global agency as a whole.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide support for departmental Vice Presidents and Partners with proactive status updates on a regular basis
• Serve as an agency ambassador and lead a collaborative team of both internal and external resources
• Act as an agency liaison to develop and maintain relationships with stylists, editors and industry leaders
• Provide a consistent, professional and diligent client experience while managing client expectations
• Uphold a keen understanding of the client’s image, ideals and goals
• Develop, lead and manage clients through seasonal strategy, product and special project pitches
• Develop and execute feature stories (for both long-lead and short-lead outets), product placements, editorial reporting and analysis
• Brainstorm fresh ideas for client PR campaigns and develop strong angles for pitches and press releases
• Introduce and pitch both traditional and non-traditional media approaches
• Understand and identify appropriate strategic partnership opportunities for clients
• Manage celebrity/VIP dressing and placements
• Manage client events while seamlessly collaborating with their in-house teams
• Manage fashion shows and industry related events
• Manage fashion show seating, invites and front and back of house
• Firmly manage a team of Publicists and Senior Publicists on client accounts and delegate tasks
• Maintain a diverse network of contacts amongst key persons in the media

Qualifications Include:

• Strong work ethic
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Time management skills and ability to multitask – this role requires managing many different areas for several clients simultaneously; candidate should not get stressed under pressure
• Keen understanding and relevance in industry related matters – this role requires servicing a variety of fashion brands from emerging designers to industry leaders
• Combination of creative and strategic thinking with the ability to jump from the creative side of marketing to the analytical side
• Ability to work with clients, understand their needs, and pitch proposals
• Ability to work in a team environment and actively promote and engage both colleagues and clients in open communication
• Ability to approach challenges head-on with aptitude to make confident decisions and execute on them

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience working either in house or with an agency in a public relations capacity
• A degree in Journalism, Communications or English
• Worldwide travel required
• This position is located in person at our NYC office

Benefits:

• PTO, 16+ holidays as well as winter closure at the end of December
• WFH Fridays and office-wide WFH weeks
• Summer Friday Half Days
• Employee paid, no deductible Health Insurance with United/Oxford after waiting period
• 401(k), Transit, FSA/DFSA, Dental, Life, STD and LTD Available after waiting period
• ESOP Participation at no cost to employee after 12 months of service

KCD is a global leader in brand experience with offices in New York, Paris, Los Angeles and London. For more than 40 years, the agency has developed and applied its unparalleled fashion expertise while also servicing culture-driven industries across popular, luxury and community pillars.

KCD’s teams work with brands that span emerging to established, amplifying new buzz and maintaining legacy power alike. With customized creative strategies, comprehensive public relations campaigns and world-class event solutions, KCD’s precision-focused execution makes an impact across today’s most relevant channels.

Always at the frontier of innovation, KCD is dedicated to a continuum of experience: Catalyzing it, creating it, and ensuring that it lasts.

KCD

Located Onsite at Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens)

We are looking to hire a Senior Director of Tennis Events Public Relations / Communications to handle earned media, press relations and corporate communications for the IMG Tennis portfolio including but not limited to: Miami Open, Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic, Mubadala World Tennis Championship, Hurlingham Classic, Rivals Tennis and support on the Madrid Open.

Responsibilities:

• Runs and operates the media credentialing platform and system
• Production aspects of media days (i.e. confirming production of Draw ceremonies, facilitating production and creating run of show and scripts for any on court ceremonies, etc.)
• Runs and operates website production and platform, hires freelancer for website maintenance and content
• Runs and operates the production of the media rooms during the tournaments
• Oversees the regional PR agency and partners
• Liaise with the media (tennis endemics, sports trades, national media, local media for each market and more) to garner relationships and for coverage of our events and announcements
• Draft and distributing press releases as needed
• Pitch stories to media, both consumer and business facing
• Oversee PR agencies where and when necessary and potentially the RFP process
• Work with our tennis agents, the ATP and WTA on assets, interviews and coverage
• Liaise with partners and sponsors on earned media messaging and deliverables
• Work in tandem with the Operations team to create cohesive events for consumers and media
• Oversee internal communications throughout the Tennis Events team, and integrate into the larger Endeavor network
• Work closely with our internal marketing team, or marketing partners to align on strategy and projects
• Create earned media reports at the end of each event

Experience

• Solid experience in a high-volume communications role
• 3-7 years of experience in the entertainment, production, fashion and/or events industries

Preferred

• An interest in sports, media and/or entertainment
• Successful track record of high-impact media placements
• Experience managing PR agencies and RFP processes
• Exceptional writing and story-telling skills
• Established relationships with event, sports, and general interest media outlets
• Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish is preferred

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

IMG

COMPANY

Look is a non-traditional agency with roots in journalism offering an independent creative look at your brand

We’re not ad people. We grew up in journalism and fashion, with different rules, aesthetics, and timetables. We believe that craft is a talent, not a budget issue. That ideas should be experienced, not explained. And that unexpected solutions come from surprising sources – so we connect with non-traditional artists and partners to bring multiple perspectives to everything we do.

We have offices in London, NYC and LA and work with a broad range of clients including Vogue, Nike, Chanel, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, MAC, Glossier and Hermès. To learn more, check out www.look.inc

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Studio Assistant will be handling administrative and studio tasks, including day to day office management, basic IT management, studio upkeep and graphic design support. In addition, the Studio Assistant will work directly with our Creative Director, be involved in multiple creative projects and ensure that Look’s work is executed to the highest standards.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

CREATIVE SUPPORT

Support creative team on various projects

Conceptual and visual research

Assist Creative Director in basic graphic design of layouts, mockups, decks

Administrative support organizing files, formatting documents

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

Managing Creative Directors’ schedules

Open and close [Downtown] LA office

Prepare for internal and client meetings

Maintain office and kitchen during the week

Office renovations, general coordination, ordering furniture as needed

IT MANAGEMENT

Manage and troubleshoot all studio tech

Manage setup all new computers and devices in the LA office 

Administrative management of all apps and computer hardware and software 

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Graphic Design background. Strong eye for design / photography

Creative problem solving and self sufficiency

Detail oriented

Time management and high level organization skills

Excellent communicator—in person, over the phone, via email, etc.

Experience with Keynote, Photoshop, Premiere, Adobe Suite, Google Suite and Microsoft Excel

Candidate must be able to work in person at our Los Angeles office.

BONUS SKILLS:

Tech savvy

Interest or experience in production, art direction, design or any part of the creative process

Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

This position will start as freelance with the opportunity to become a full-time team member

Looking for someone who can start immediately. 

HOW TO APPLY: Share your resume, portfolio and cover letter to [email protected]. Application submitted solely on this website will not be considered.

Look

The Smart Agency is an award-winning public relations, content, and marketing agency with 30 years of experience serving some of the world’s most respected commercial real estate and finance firms.

We’re currently seeking a smart, talented Account Manager with professional public relations/media relations/communications experience to join our team. (More on our team perks toward the bottom.)

About the Role

The Account Manager is a relationship-builder and communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment where he/she/they are challenged, empowered, and supported.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and working on several accounts in the commercial real estate, finance, and/or retail sectors
• Strategic planning and ongoing Client relations to help Clients maximize visibility via publicity and marketing
• Ongoing planning of story ideas, pitching and securing news stories with local, national and trade media, tracking coverage
• Interviewing Clients and drafting or editing strategic content, including news releases, byline articles, newsletters, brochures, ads, blogs, emails, presentations, etc.
• Developing and maintaining strong media and Client relationships
• Strategic management of select social media channels, including content development and influencer relations
• Direction and management of creative marketing projects for select Clients, i.e. email campaigns, videos, events, and website design projects, etc.
• Tracking and analyzing results, generating reports and proactively reporting on the success of Client campaigns

Will You Thrive? 

• We work best among team members who understand how smart they are and enjoy bringing their whole selves to their work.
• Curiosity is wildly appreciated, as is an ongoing desire to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation to effectively manage a variety of moving projects are must-haves.
• An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently and autonomously will make for great success here.
• Knowledge of and/or interest in real estate, finance, investment, architecture and/or economics is beneficial.

Pros of Joining Our Team:

Our team is close-knit, focused, and passionate about what we do.

This quick video provides an inside look: t.ly/kk3Z

As a firm, we are highly regarded and well-respected in the industries we serve.

We offer fantastic benefits, including:

• fully paid employer health insurance premiums
• a 100% matching 401K
• generous paid vacation days
• weekly health & wellness program
• personal/individualized leadership coaching
• ongoing team education program to drive individual growth
• fun company events
• flexibility in scheduling
• an open, warm, friendly culture

Our ocean-view office is in Newport Beach near Fashion Island.

We are committed to a flexible hybrid schedule of two set days in the office and three days remote each week. We are open to discussing fully remote for this position.

In addition, we work on an alternate schedule so every Friday we’re done at noon – we love weekends, and we enjoy them.

The Smart Agency, Inc.

Senior Event Producer

Based in London

£55k + benefits

The Agency

BeFound have partnered with an impressive, independent brand activation / events agency. They have offices globally and they are looking to expand their team with a Senior Producer to be based in the London office.

Working across leading luxury brands across creative, design, brand strategy and production. Luxury brand portfolio expands across Fashion, Beauty, Drinks, Luxury brands.

Its young team of experts styles an array of different sized events, from intimate brand breakfasts to global brand launches, pop up stores and high-end press trips and applies the same attention-to-detail to every project.

In order to transform a space, the team works closely with the client to fully immerse themselves in the brand’s identity and adapts the style and creative to deliver a truly bespoke experience every time.

Its growing portfolio of trusted suppliers and brand partnerships means it is able to push the boundaries and come up with new and innovative ideas, to allow brands to raise awareness and stand out.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Reporting into senior management
• Developing and executing the creative vision for projects. this will include multiple projects at the same time.
• Produce creative pitches and proposals, source venues, manage critical paths and timelines, negotiate with suppliers, develop and manage budgets, create schedules and event books for each client/project
• Supplier management will include reviewing and signing off technical/production drawings, quotes, negotiating and day to day communication
• Regular meetings with the stakeholders and design team to establish project status, budget updates, keeping the client informed and supporting the wider team as needed
• Day to day client management, including troubleshooting and managing any issues with the wider team regarding project details
• Managing assistants per project, as needed
• Creating client documents for sign off including status reports, production books and schedules
• Managing the financial aspects of a project from pitch through to reconciliation stage, including ensuring invoices for vendors and clients are shared in a timley manner with the necessary parties. ensuring all project costs are accurately recorded, accounted for and company margins are met for each event.
• Working onsite at events for setup, live events and derig, as the point of contact for the vendors and client. this may include travel to other countries.

Person

• Interest and knowledge in the luxury sector
• Extensive experience in creative production for events and vendor management
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent multitasking and time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Personable and professional
• Efficient, solutions driven and intuitive
• Enthusiastic and positive
• Presentable
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in event production, in the luxury sector

Sound like you? Apply today!

BeFound

Jefferies Group LLC, the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S. focused on serving clients for 60 years, is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company.

Position Summary:

Jefferies is expanding its marketing and video production capabilities to better support its rapid growth as well as deepen client engagement. We are seeking a knowledgeable, experienced, and well-organized producer to join our newly formed content team and play a key role in further elevating our brand, including producing thought leadership and brand building videos. The producer must have the ability to produce a wide range of content from live event panel discussions and interviews to sizzle reels, teasers and other marketing assets. Depending on the nature of the project, the producer will act as a writer, segment producer, supervising producer and/or line producer.

This role requires the producer to both work well alone and as part of a team, incorporating feedback from stakeholders including the firm’s senior leaders in a timely fashion. The candidate must be a visual storyteller, capable of producing engaging content for one-off projects and large-scale campaigns. This producer needs exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, as they will spend a significant time working with various teams to build and manage schedules and will be responsible for reviewing assets and assuring quality control. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience, ideally working brand-side in a video producer role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on crafting the narrative of long and short form thought leadership videos
• Oversee pre- and post-production coordination with vendors including reviewing edits, deliverables, and quality control.
• Work closely with video editors to manage timelines and meet deadlines.
• Address creative and technical notes from colleagues, including senior management, through delivery.
• Create briefs and SOWs for contractors. As well as manage budgets throughout the life of project.
• Be aware of relevant content platforms and best practices to accommodate each one.
• Deliver a finished video or elements for various platforms and distribution needs.
• Help troubleshoot technical issues.
• Must be proficient in media ingest and management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience creating exceptional videos, involved from concept through delivery.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere and Photoshop).
• Knowledge of social media platforms and utilizing analytic tools such as Chartbeat, Crowdtangle, etc.
• Must be proficient in media ingest and management.
• Ability to handle multiple projects effectively.
• Experience in short and long-form projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Flexible and open to the changing demands of the business.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

The salary range for this role is $135,000-$150,000.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer. We practice equal opportunity for all, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with qualified disabilities, as appropriate, under applicable law.

All employees must follow Jefferies’ COVID-19 protocol policy, which is subject to change.

Jefferies

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

MarCore is an innovative digital marketing agency that creates and executes go-to-market plans for world-changing brands. We are seeking a Social Media & Influencer Manager to execute campaigns across multiple social media platforms to maximize impact and insights on behalf of our clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end Influencer / Creator campaigns.
• Optimize and maintain a strong influencer database portal, as well as oversee influencer teams to meet monthly KPIs and quarter KPIs for global projects.
• Contribute to cutting-edge, results-driven social media programs on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and emerging platforms.
• Assist in the development and management of social media marketing and influencer marketing strategy.
• Develop and curate engaging content for social media platforms.
• Assist in the creation and editing of written, video, and photo content.
• Draft, schedule, and publish content on all social media platforms.
• Collaborate with marketing team to develop and implement a strategic social media calendar.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends.
• Engage with users and respond to social media messages, inquiries, and comments.
• Review analytics and report on key metrics.

KEY SKILLS

• Working understanding of Influencer partnerships and the growing Creator Economy.
• Experience with Influencer Management and Influencer CRM Software is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for thoughtful Creator communication, including outreach, negotiation, content feedback, and complex direction.
• Passion for social media and community, and proficiency with major social media platforms and social media management tools
• Proficiency with video and photo editing tools, digital media, and basic HTML
• Ability to understand historical, current, and future trends in the digital content and social media space
• Top-notch organization, attention to detail, and oral and written communication skills
• Meticulous about deadlines and time management, both personally and with reference to Creator timelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field
• 1-3 years experience with B2C/DTC social media marketing or content development
• Direct experience using social media management tools (Hootsuite, Meltwater / Klear, Agorapulse, Canva, Unum, etc)
• Experience with Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, etc)
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premier Pro) or equivalent digital media editing tools a plus

CULTURE

• Balanced: We bring our whole authentic selves to the office, whether in person or on virtually. Because we work hard, we love people who enrich our lives by bringing personal passions from their non-work life to our team.
• Articulate: We strive to present our ideas with clarity and passion. Our clients expect us to drive every conversation to its objective, every insight to its action, every dollar to their bottom line.
• Meticulous: We treat marketing with the scientific method of observation and discovery. Our clients can trust our detail-oriented execution to yield key insights, stellar user experience, and next-level performance metrics.

ABOUT US:

The MarCore Group is a marketing strategy agency dedicated to developing and executing transformative marketing strategies in an ever-evolving environment. Our team is composed of the top talent players in each marketing discipline ready to parachute into any situation, industry or opportunity. Each one knows how to execute and deliver success for the clients we take on. Our reputation has been built on delivering what we promise; maximizing our clients’ success. MarCore is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MarCore Group

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits – We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Philadelphia City Commissioners are a three-member bipartisan board of elected officials in charge of elections and voter registration for the City of Philadelphia. The City of Philadelphia is the sixth largest city in the United States and one of the largest employers in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Job Description

The Digital Media Assistant / Graphics Designer will report to the Communications Director and will manage and grow the City Commissioners online reach through digital channels, such as our social media channels, website, and creative digital assets. These include video, graphics, and other creative and digital products. They will also compose and create content both for the web and traditional print material such as studies, reports, and other communication documents to help raise awareness of the Office of City Commissioners’ initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Analyzing requests, recommending, and creating work product in response to requests; formulating concepts, implementing layout designs for artwork and copy for the office.
• Developing graphic designs and related artwork for visual communications media; selecting and securing suitable illustrative or photographic materials for developing visual communications media; writing and editing content as needed.
• Record and edit video content for social media.
• Develop blast email program to remind voters of important dates and to return their vote by mail ballots.
• Coordinating and scheduling the printing of graphic art displays, reports, and other documents in a timely and efficient manner.
• Recommending print and binding projects that should be completed in-house or by vendors, supervising vendors.
• Conferring with the Deputy Commissioners and Communications Director regarding project/office budget, including software, hardware, and other equipment needs.
• Working with the Communications Director to create a social media plan and scheduling posts that coincide with the overall media plan and releases.
• Working with elections staff and Communications Director to ensure that the website and events calendar is up to date.
• Reviewing and reporting social media analytics.
• Produce Social Media Toolkits for use by other City departments or other government entities.
• Monitor user engagement trends and implement changes to maximize engagement and growth.
• Monitor social media for trends and disseminate mentions for the department and the Commissioners.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including work on Elections.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must be proficient in graphic design concepts and techniques.
• Must be familiar with digital file formats (tif, gif, eps, pdf, jpg), Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, WordPress, and other common design, video editing, and layout applications.
• Must demonstrate a track record of strategically planning and creating digital content for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and other emerging social media platforms.
• Must understand performance metrics for each social media platform.
• Experience writing and executing social media plans.
• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of graphic design principles and production methods.
• Must be extremely organized and detail oriented.
• Experience and knowledge of local, state, or federal politics preferred.
• Must have excellent time management skills, as well as office, telephone, and online (email) etiquette.
• Must have ability to work independently as well as in partnership with a team.
• Photography and video knowledge and/or ability.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical mind and ability to analyze large amounts of data.
• Outstanding proof-reading skills and ability to spot and correct errors before they are published.
• Must have the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing and sometimes stressful deadlines.

Qualifications

Design education courses with a minor course work in a related field such as Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, and Advertising.

OR

Minimum 5 years of experience designing and developing graphic design communications for a government, nonprofit, or advocacy organization.

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of City Commissioners.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $65,000

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Please note that effective September 1, 2021 the City of Philadelphia is requiring all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: https://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx
City of Philadelphia

SENIOR PRODUCER

Los Angeles or West Coast Market

Agency Overview

Corso Marketing Group is an award-winning experiential and strategic creative agency specializing in solving brand challenges. We work on everything from strategy to onsite activations. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, CMG has earned a reputation for delivering quality results. We are a team of creators, innovators, and dreamers who work collaboratively across multiple disciplines in order to create meaningful relationships and memorable experiences.

What You Will Do

As the Senior Producer, you will be responsible for leading the successful development and activation of a wide range of programs from builds of custom designed spaces around the country to activations at the world’s biggest music festivals, sporting events and owned experiences. You will manage strategic experiential marketing activation plans, collaboration with internal agency teams (creative, strategy, digital) alongside our clients, vendors, and partner agencies to align the expectations of clients with the execution of creative work. This role reports to the Chief Production Officer.

Travel to on-site events is estimated at 40%.

Expected Results

You will be successful if you are able to:

• ​​Serve as the key contact for day-to-day experiential projects: managing communications, plans, creative, production, budgets and timing and serving as the central touch point for questions, strategic guidance and support for internal and client teams
• Exceptionally adept at quickly researching vendors, materials and assets identified for programs to determine feasibility and pricing
• Strategically advise the client on smart, impactful, and scalable experiential programs
• Ability to manage, in an organized manner, current decks, designs and details to ensure that vendors and colleagues are working off of the most recent information
• Baseline ability to use Vectorworks, Sketchup, AutoCAD or similar drawing programs to create scaled 2D layouts
• Collaborate with Creative and Client Services leads on projects, proposals or new business development opportunities to help define the scope and scale of the assignment for core team members
• Lead the Live Production team; overseeing multiple program budgets and project schedules
• Bring production builds in on budget
• Maintain your integrity and protect the reputation of CMG and client regardless of the stress and intensity of the event/build environment in which you are working
• Be exceptionally adept at creating production schedules that you and a team will work off of to execute a project
• Have familiarity with Permitting and the permit process for the Live Event industry, having worked with municipalities or permitting entities and have the ability to produce necessary civic documents and supporting paperwork to support and secure Permits for a given project.
• Must have the ability to take accurate field measurements and share out that information with measurements and pictures to support the creative services and Client services team to move forward efficiently with designs and sharing of information with clients
• Be a proactive thinker who is able to excel in a collaborative, team based, environment that works quickly
• Bottom line – a production rock star capable of creating schedules and production budgets based on available information in order to help CMG meet the needs of a growing client base. You are a person capable of generating critical production documentation – not simply act upon work that is handed to you

Who You Are

Passionate – You love your work and strive to work with the best in the business, always looking for that next challenge in the projects you are working on. You want to continue to produce world class experiences and are always looking for what’s next!

Versatile – You are able to switch gears quickly to meet client or organizational needs! You are action oriented and approach work with a “can do” attitude.

Delivery – You produce with excellence in all your areas of focus for the client, the project you are assigned and the CMG team. You love numbers and budgets. You’re equally fixated at keeping projects on schedule as well as on budget.

Solutions Oriented – You are a proactive thinker, smart and creative in bringing ideas to solve problems.

Initiative – You identify and clearly communicate to your teams and client contacts what needs to be done and when with the ability to act on it before being asked!

Account Development and Growth – Through in-depth business, industry and client knowledge, you drive forward thinking approaches and concepts aligned to and anticipating client’s needs and objectives enabling agency differentiation, identification of new areas for growth and client satisfaction.

Relationship Builder – You develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with others inside and outside the client organization. Your purpose is to identify new stakeholders, manage client expectations, define new business opportunities and deliver against clients’ needs while skillfully balancing the needs of the client and those of the agency.

Leadership – You have a knack for leading multiple projects, juggling teams and ensuring all is being delivered with quality!

Team Collaboration – You are a leader adept at identification, mentoring of skills and resources required to build agency teams that deliver predictable, repeatable business value and operating models.

What You Need

• Education: College degree preferred but not mandatory, relevant study areas would include theater, film/video, business, theater/technical design, project management, marketing or other transferable education. Relevant production experience will be combined with your track record of success
• 5-7+ years of Live Event Production experience
• Strong skills in creating and managing program budgets
• Knowledgeable in theatrical and technical staging (lighting, audio, video and scenic) a plus
• Knowledgeable in the use of social media and technology integration in live events a plus
• Knowledgeable in video production, presentation graphics, digital media and printed graphics a plus
• Solid reputation as a Production Leader with past clients, employers, suppliers and staff/crews
• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and research via the web

CMG is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We offer a flexible working environment and great benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), flex time off and more.

This position will be based on experience and qualified candidates for this position must be based in a West Coast Market (Los Angeles preferred).

Corso Marketing Group