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**This is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles or New York. Please do not apply if you do not live in those areas.**

Agency Guacamole is an award-winning, LA-based PR, influencer marketing and events agency. We help clients in the beauty and lifestyle space tell their stories in a variety of ways—in partnership with the media, on social media channels, in collaboration with influencers and through cool events.

Check out some of our work on our Instagram page:

https://www.instagram.com/agencyguacamole/

We are a small but very hard-working team, and are looking for a PR/Influencer Account Director.

This client-facing role requires a communications leader who has solid experience in the field and knows public relations and influencer marketing extremely well. She/he can counsel internal and external stakeholders on strategy, pitch editors, execute campaigns and tackle challenges.

Our ideal candidate has ~5-8 years of experience in PR/marketing (brand or agency side), which includes campaign development, team and client management, team mentorship, media relations and creative strategy. She/he has a solid understanding of influencer culture, has existing relationships (media, influencers, etc.) and is good under pressure.

Beauty/lifestyle industry experience is essential.

Full details below. If a collaborative, supportive and inclusive team sounds appealing to you, send us a short note of introduction and your resume.

The Public Relations/Influencer Account Director role entails:

• serving as a key point of contact for key beauty clients and managing those relationships to ensure client satisfaction and growth
• pitching media as needed and securing press coverage for a range of beauty clients
• budgeting projects, reporting on progress and troubleshooting where needed
• developing strategies and processes to optimize and maximize company efforts
• preparing client-facing communications and reporting
• producing and supervising campaigns on schedule and budget
• mentoring and developing junior team members on all things PR
• supporting various internal and external initiatives

You should be very comfortable with:

• the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Docs, Cision, influencer dashboards and the major social media platforms
• a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and follow-through is crucial
• writing and presenting

Here’s what’s in it for you:

• The opportunity to work on cool and impactful campaigns for top-tier beauty and lifestyle brands
• Flexible schedule and work environment
• Get to be part of a fun and hardworking team, and learn from people who not only have fantastic experience in marketing/PR, but also teach the subject

Other notes about what we’re looking for:

• Trustworthy, honest and excited individuals looking to grow, lead and build
• People who want to make a positive contribution on our client projects and see the results of their hard work
• People who are genuinely curious about the world and the categories in which our clients compete (e.g., beauty, men’s grooming and lifestyle)
• You don’t have to be a beauty junkie to apply, but you should be open to testing whatever latest product we’re playing with
• You are a trustworthy, reliable and honest individual, and are excited about beauty/lifestyle PR, events and social media

Note: If you’ve read this far we already think you’re awesome, but due to the anticipated volume of responses, we will contact only those candidates who most closely match our requirements.

Agency Guacamole

Job Summary:

The Associate Media Director constructs the strategic groundwork for media plans. They work within the organization and led the development of building multi-channel media plans and tactics that deliver on client’s goals. They utilize industry trends, media tools and resources, and proven media to drive the strategic media recommendations.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Responsible for creating strategies and recommendations for media plans across on-line and off-line media: Video (National and Local television, OTT, addressable TV, Digital/Social Video), Audio (National and Local Radio, Digital Audio (including Podcasts), Print, and Out-of-home, Social, Search, and more
• Develop a working knowledge of client’s goals, guidelines and strategies and an understanding of how that is translated through strategic media planning techniques
• Gather and analyzes data to provide sound, strategic, consumer-insights driven media recommendations
• Responsible for creating and maintaining media documents such as flowcharts, POV’s, and budget sheets
• Work with buying team to ensure all campaigns are running as ordered
• Assist in campaign post buy development – a collaborative with Buying team
• Build Media Plan presentations that are visual
• Keep abreast and able to provide POVs on media trends, media outlets, etc.
• Supports or manages day-to-day client interactions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 5+ years Media Agency Planning experience
• Experience with media tools- Ad Intel, Scarborough, MRI, Telmar, etc
• Must be able to showcase innovative thinking and a firm understanding of the media landscape to build multi-channel paid media strategies, including broadcast, digital, social and out-of-home
• Experience planning local media across diverse DMA’s
• Strong attention to detail, follow through, and organization is a must
• Math skills and analytical thinking skills a must
• Proficiency in Excel is a must. Strong MS Office skills: Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

ICON International, Inc.

Description

Surprise.com is on a mission to turn the magical, uplifting experience of Surprise into a daily, weekly, and monthly life event – because it makes people happy. Our Surprise Box, and delightful companion app, is the most exciting way to get amazing goodies from brands you love and brands you’re about to love. With daily games, the ability to send and get Surprises from friends, and Grand Surprises – every day is filled with wow!

We are looking for an Executive Game Producer to help drive the development of multiple delightful casual games. Our ideal candidate is an extraordinary game maker with a deep knowledge of the mobile landscape. You will bring an excellent track record of leading, motivating, and supporting game teams, as well as developing and managing the production schedule to ensure the successful delivery of multiple game projects.

So, if you’re eager to bring your producing skillset to this rapidly-growing, dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

• Ideating, developing, releasing, and maintaining an array of fun and rewarding casual games;
• Creating and maintaining the production plan in partnership with the team and leads, then working with the team to execute on it;
• Tracking progress throughout production to learn and adjust in order to successfully deliver on expectations;
• Providing production overview and status to stakeholders and leads;
• Aligning the team around clear and motivating goals that are connected to strategy and leading and supporting them to deliver quality features and content;
• Coordinating and aligning backlogs with Product teams and managing production dependencies;
• Helping the engagement and game team to proactively identify and mitigate known and emerging problems and risks and promote team-wide visibility;
• Driving and coordinating the team to deliver ongoing maintenance activities (ex: bug fixing, ad hoc requests, releases);
• Identifying and planning for opportunities for short-term and long-term efficiency improvements;
• Nurturing all Roadmap features from kick- off to release.

What are we looking for?

• 4+ years of experience as a Mobile Game Producer;
• 5+ years of leadership experience in the video game industry;
• 5+ years of experience leading multiple concurrent games from concept to release;
• 10+ years of experience as a Game Producer;
• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience;
• Demonstrated analytical and data- informed decision making;
• Experienced partner management and relationship-building skills;
• Experience in several stages of development (planning, execution, delivery, post-release support);
• A strong passion for games and gaming.

What skills will come in handy?

• Experience working with an international team;
• Experience cultivating a positive, creative, feedback-focused culture in your teams;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Work on interesting and challenging projects, while building a pioneering software category;
• Great atmosphere, with the vibe and energy of a high-growth tech company;
• Competitive comp and equity;
• Paid time off and Public Holidays;
• Close collaboration between international team members;
• A team of extraordinary people, working hard to better themselves and further our mission;
• Company-paid medical, dental and vision;
• And, of course, we get Surprises internally!

Surprise.com

Be a part of championing the voice of Canadian democracy. Join CPAC to protect and build on 30 years of unfiltered access to the people and events that shape our democracy in Canada. The Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) is Canada’s window on parliament, politics and public affairs. As Canada’s only national, bilingual media outlet focused exclusively on politics, we are unique in the Canadian media landscape.

The Role

Based in Ottawa and reporting to the Executive Producer, CPAC is seeking a bilingual (French/English) journalist to join our editorial team, who’s main assignment is with CPAC’s daily political program L’Essentiel, to create broadcast, digital and social media content. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is keenly interested in storytelling and embraces the challenges of producing content that engages the unique needs of different audiences across all platforms. The chosen individual will possess strong journalism skills combined with an ardent appreciation and knowledge of all things political.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Produce fact-checked dynamic and compelling content suitable for all platforms for CPAC’s daily shows;
• Research information, writes scripts, sources images and produces content for various media platforms, including digital and social media;
• Contribute to daily story meetings and pitches story ideas to the editorial team;
• Work with hosts and producers to ensure fact and explainer packages and other editorial content is vetted before distribution on all media platforms;
• Work with editors to produce graphics and other elements;
• Select, edit, packages, posts and optimizes content for social media platforms including YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram;
• Assist in field production, reporting and conducting interviews for the daily shows as well as for special coverage such as political conventions or elections related coverage;
•  Assist producers by chase producing guests and helping coordinate or produce interviews;
• Assisting in the development of special in-depth feature series for the daily political shows.
• Participates in staff, program and other corporate meetings as required;
•  Undertakes other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications (knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Undergraduate Degree in Journalism or Media Arts, or the equivalent combination of education and media experience;
•  Three to 5 years professional experience in broadcasting or a combination education and experience;
•  Excellent French language skills in order to write and produce content for broadcast and for digital purposes.
•   Understands and maintains current knowledge of the Canadian political system, and of current and emerging issues and trends;
• Excellent analytical and synthesizing skills; inquisitive, creative and a self-starter;
• Excellent writing skills, including familiarity with Canadian Press style.
• Advanced knowledge of video editing and video asset management platforms, computer system operation and maintenance, hardware and software.
• Knowledge of video-editing principles and techniques.
•  A strong track record using digital platforms for journalistic content.
• Proficiency with WordPress, Adobe Premier, Adobe Illustrator, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
•  Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines;
• Has excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Has strong project management skills and experience;
• Able to work flexible, irregular hours;
• Develops and maintains positive work relationships with supervisor, co-workers, managers, consultants, talent, the public and contacts;
•  Intervenes diplomatically to determine or mediate a solution when encountering difficult or confrontational situations;
•  Understands group and interpersonal dynamics;
•  Promotes an environment that recognizes, supports, respects and welcomes diversity of employees.

This is a full time, regular position with competitive benefits. The successful candidate must be fully vaccinated and will be required to work primarily in the Ottawa office.

Please submit your application in confidence to:

CPAC

1750-45 O’Connor Street

Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1A4

Attention: Patricia Hutton, Human Resources

E-mail: [email protected]

CPAC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

CPAC (Cable Public Affairs Channel / Chaîne d’affaires publiques par câble)

SPECTRUM

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 Xfinity Creative’s Digital Experience Design team (DXD) is at the convergence of technological innovation, creativity, and opportunity at Comcast. We believe in the magical blend of art and science to create imaginative ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we craft omnichannel digital services and applications that deliver results for our business partners. We’re a new team focused on digital experiences for our customers that are intuitive, innovative, and seamless. We are looking for builders and impactful leaders who value accountability in creativity with breakthrough digital solutions that effectively attract and retain Xfinity customers. We are a start-up environment within a Fortune 50 company, uniquely positioned to create brilliant ideas that lead to extraordinary outcomes. This role is obsessed with designing best in class, dynamic, intuitive digital sales experiences that are platform agnostic. With a focus on delivering top notch and innovative experience strategy and design for Xfinity Mobile, Website, Retail Interactive Platforms this role is accountable for the user experience, working closely with various business teams focused on Sales, Marketing, Product and Brand experience to ensure both business vision and customer expectations are met. Evolves the vision; directs the design and voice; owns the experience of the Xfinity brand, sales & marketing experiences across multiple platforms. Provides leadership and direction for team which may include multiple functional areas. Develops and implements strategy for functional area(s). May have responsibility for developing and managing budget.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Sets and directs the creative direction and strategic guidance of all projects
Oversees and in this case builds a team, create processes and works with various creative teams within the Xfinity Creative shop including Advertising creatives, brand design and tech teams
Partners with the business teams to craft and deliver experience designs
Leads and creates the connectivity of experiences through journey flows from prospect to existing customer for sales, marketing, and self-service.
Maintains the highest standards of product usability and design quality and takes the lead role in art direction of specific projects, ensuring that projects are assigned and delivered on deadline.
Manages and leads a team of UEX Designers, Front End Developers, Information Architects, Content Developers, Usability Analysts and augmented consultants.
Drives the design and development of innovative user interfaces and interaction styles which result in improved user productivity, discoverability and simplicity.
Contributes to developing a long term UEX vision designed to bring about innovative, consumer-focused experiences that meet business, project and design goals.
Oversees UI initiatives and ensures recommendations are appropriately shared to help inform web strategies and designs, with a view on improving the user experience.
Improves efficiency and legitimacy of organizational operation by establishing and tracking performance metrics.
Manages outside vendors, contractors and related budgets.
Expert in the application of development methodologies that supports collaborative, iterative and improved design.
Ensures a positive, collaborative cross-functional atmosphere and process across all of Comcast with specific attention on the UEX cross-discipline teams.
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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
10 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

THE GREAT. is Emily Current & Meritt Elliott’s multi-category advanced contemporary women’s collection. For women, by women, THE GREAT. is a casual collection that reimagines American classics with a sense of nostalgia.

As the Art Director for THE GREAT. you will be responsible for co-conceptualizing, leading, and executing on all touchpoints of the brands visual identity. Through the implementation of creative strategy, conceptualization, and execution of all brand assets, you will maintain a consistent visual brand statement across all areas of the business.

Reporting into the Head of Creative and Design, you will be the driving force behind the development and delivery of THE GREAT.’s aesthetic and storytelling as it relates to all elements of THE GREAT. You are an experienced conceptual and strategic creative leader responsible for working hands-on with and overseeing a range of creative initiatives.

Your Responsibilities:

· Help define, conceptualize, and develop the brand narrative and visual brand statement.

· Work with the Head of Creative and Design on the conceptual development and execution of seasonal editorials, and e-commerce photography for THE GREAT. to ensure it’s streamlined for all forward-facing elements. Including storytelling, campaigns, lookbooks, catalogs, emails, logos, invitations, packaging, seasonal graphics, store signage, website content, promotions, brand decks, presentations, and any other visual social media assets.

· Present work to business partners and senior management. Adjust and shape design decisions based on feedback.

· Upon approval of concepts, manage the creative from concept stage through to completion, across all design disciplines within the brand.

· Manage a team of designers including setting clear roles and responsibilities and expectations of all projects to be sure the output is brand-appropriate and completed on time with the highest standard possible.

· Help to evolve and test new ideas with the broader creative to further the brand handwriting and to ensure visuals and content are synergized, telling focused brand stories and fulfilled deliverables across all channels.

· Ideate and present concepts, mood, and storyboards for all seasonal shoots, integrating brand values into final work.

· Translate business and marketing objectives into designs that are clear, compelling, and visually exciting, easy to use, and emotionally engaging.

· Work across creative, content, e-commerce, and retail to bring together business needs and interpret these into a leading visual message.

Spearhead all seasonal catalog shoots with a shot list and be personally hands-on with the execution from beginning to end.

· Develop excellent work consistent with The Great. look and feel.

· Have a true passion for specialty retail, fashion, graphic design, and photography as well as a high taste level who can consistently refresh the brand’s look and feel over time.

· Must have strong communication skills and be able to work cross-functionally with creative leads, design, visual merchandising, and marketing.

Your Characteristics:

· 5+ years of art direction/design direction.

· A passionate individual who cares deeply about the creative process and your team.

· Ability to act as a thought leader, brand builder, influence decisions, and drive urgency on critical priorities.

· Monitor, lead, and grow a team of designers with trust, and transparency.

· Strategic thinker who can see the big picture and drive work accordingly.

· Organizational expert with the necessary skills to manage multiple tasks and projects and complete them within deadlines.

· Ability to motivate, lead, and develop and coach people and the recognition that building a team is critical to the company’s success.

· Ability to create and execute a broad brand vision.

· Have a high taste level and a rich understanding of THE GREAT.

· Strong conceptual abilities and high attention to detail.

· Able to create great work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment without compromising quality.

· Deals well with ambiguity and operates with a highly flexible style.

· Expert knowledge in design-related software.

Benefits & Perks:

· Competitive salary + benefits.

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

· 401k and employer match.

· Paid time off (PTO).

· Generous clothing discount.

The Great. / Emily + Meritt

ABC Owned TV Stations

At Palermo House, our mission is to create unique products for the Home that help unwind everyday life and cultivate leisure. Our best-selling indoor and outdoor Dune Lounger has quickly become a staple in homes all over the country. The Dune Lounger marries the comfort of a bean bag chair and the chic style of a beloved vintage chair. We are a small team and fast-growing Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brand based in Los Angeles, CA. Palermo House has been featured in Architectural Digest, Forbes, and Yahoo.

Role responsibilities:

• You understand the brand and our customer profile, and can align all content creation efforts accordingly
• You set the creative direction for upcoming photoshoots and decide which content creators and influencers to collaborate with
• You don’t just direct, you are able to carry and lead projects from inception to completion
• You’ll work with our product development team to plan photoshoots and content creation for upcoming product launches, within the Dune Family and beyond
• Oversee organic social media posts, reels, and stories

Qualifications

• Ability to generate new creative and tell stories through visual and written content (copywriting)
• Prior experience in design and creative direction, ideally in the retail or direct-to-consumer (DTC) space
• Based in Los Angeles, CA. Other locations in Southern California could also work!
• This role can be full-time or part-time (independent contractors and agencies can be considered)

Palermo House

We have an immediate opening for a Creative Studio Director. If you love marketing and being involved in moving brands forward, we are looking for you! This position manages our Studio and Graphic Design teams. We work on some of the most iconic liquor and beer brands in the U.S. Be a part of the fun, apply now!

AMG has great benefits & flexibility!

Hybrid Working Style, Medical (85% premium paid), dental, vision, STD, 401k, Profit Sharing, Cash Balance, PTO, December Holiday closure (additional paid week of PTO), tuition reimbursement, Summer Fridays and much more!

Position Overview:

The Creative Studio Director leads AMG’s Studio Department by always striving to upgrade the creative product and helping to manage the many client programs. This position works to provide executional excellence with their team and is always future thinking about how to optimize the process.

Highlighted Responsibilities:

Strategic Responsibilities

• Directing the creative function so that the environment, culture, team, capabilities, tools, processes, expectations, work style and other elements support the strategic goals and brand of the agency.
• Helping to identify growth opportunities outside existing services
• Set expectations and standards (build a culture) for Studio Team attitude, behavior, teamwork and professional development. Lead accordingly – conduct staff reviews, taking corrective actions and recommending promotions.
• Building and maintaining working relationships with key clients.
• Staying on top of industry, competitors, creative and managerial trends so that the department is continually prepared to compete and win in the marketplace.
• Contributing to the strategic direction of all agency clients.
• Deliver shopper marketing solutions that help our clients attain their sales promotion objectives.

Tactical Responsibilities

• Manage programs from concept to completion – art direction, design, and copywriting
• Designing and revising AMG sales materials as required
• Work with the account leads to ensure that client projects are on time and client expectations are met.
• Set expectations and standards for Studio Team attitude, behavior, teamwork, and professional development. Lead accordingly – conduct staff reviews, taking corrective actions and recommending promotions.
• In concert with CSM, direct departmental activities, including allocating work, distributing project assignments among team members to play to team strengths, planning and providing day-to-day guidance/mentorship.
• Leading, developing, managing, and nurturing all studio staff and instill a passion for collaboration, trust, and teamwork
• Presenting and selling creative to clients.
• Ensuring the creative function operates in an efficient, profitable manner.
• Identifies outside resources, copywriters, photographers, web coders, technicians, and freelancers, and manages the resulting agency relationships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design or equally relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience as a Creative Studio Director, managing staff
• 10+ years as a professional graphic designer
• Print production experience is required- understanding of CMYK/spot color, special effects, substrates, and packaging of deliverables to varying specs
• Must possess experience working on a MAC platform and be at an expert level with Adobe CC apps and Microsoft Office
• Practical experience with marketing design concepts, brand standards
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete projects on time and trouble-free
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Beverage Alcohol marketing experience desired but not required
• Portfolio is required, candidates without a portfolio will be rejected

AMG is working in a hybrid-style. We believe in the collaborative nature of face-to-face meetings but also believe that working from home a few days a week is beneficial. We look forward to hearing from you!

* Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Avid Marketing Group