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We’re looking for a full-time assistant project manager to join our team in New York City.

The Lab is the newest division at Theatre Projects. It exists in the space between concept and execution, delivering dynamic solutions to clients working in fine art, public art, themed environments, location-based entertainment, architectural features and attractions, exhibits/museums, immersive experiences, public arts comprehensive plans, and more.

Team members perform across project type, materiality, process, and place to generate original ideas that support original challenges. This can look like strategic planning, design engineering, technical direction, project management, fabrication and resourcing, implementation and long-term support, and anything in between.

Projects and ideas at the Lab, are moving fast. To keep up, we are looking for an assistant project manager eager to dive in and help build systems, templates, and documentation quickly. Interested? Read on.

Responsibilities of the role

To give a sense of the big-picture:

• This is a full-time, NYC-office-based position with work from home options available for New York locals.
• Start date would be as soon as possible.
• Salary is $75,000-$90,000 with great benefits.
• You’re more senior than this salary? That’s fine, let’s talk.

And the work itself?

• Every project is a prototype; as such, we’re looking for creative solution-finders and expansive thinkers.
• You will work alongside the Lab’s division head, coordinating all current and upcoming projects.
• You will support on project scheduling and general management.
• Additionally, you will be asked to generate new systems, templates, and documentation for this emerging division.
• The nature of this work is flexible and new, and the position will continually evolve.

About you

The ideal candidate would hold 3 to 7 years of experience in the below positions and industries (at least one from each of the following two sections):

Position

• Project manager
• Assistant project manager
• Event producer
• Assistant event producer
• Event manager

Industry

• Scenic fabrication
• Themed entertainment
• Experiential marketing
• Large-scale & public art (not gallery or museum experience, unless it fits this bill)
• Location-based entertainment
• Performance art

Ideal candidates are also:

• Quick
• Accurate
• Detailed to a fault
• Always looking ahead for avoidable problems
• Awesome to work with

And finally, we’re looking for someone with experience in AutoCAD or Rhino, and would love to find someone with Inventor or SolidWorks know-how as well.

What we offer

This is a consultant-level position. The annual salary range for this role is $75,000-$90,000, depending on your level of experience. In addition, we offer excellent benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with match, and more.

For the right senior person with the right experience, we would be open to exploring a higher level of starting salary.

If you’re interested in this position, please DO NOT simply use the Easy Apply feature here. Instead, email your PDF cover letter and resume to jobs AT theatreprojects DOT com and put “NY Lab assistant project manager search” in your subject line.

Theatre Projects

First, a little about us:

• Born in 2000 as an ad agency for the video game, entertainment, and technology communities
• 80 teammates strong across the US, LATAM, and European markets
• Our employee turnover has historically been ~8% annually
• Ad agency partner for Bethesda Softworks, Square Enix, CD Projekt Red, Riot Forge, Capcom, Sega, and other top gaming and entertainment partners. See our work at www.liquidadvertising.com
• This can be a hybrid or remote position based in Michigan

What’s this position about?

We are ALWAYS curious about what data are telling us.

Every day we run dozens of digital advertising campaigns, spending millions of dollars, on behalf of our clients—some of the most successful videogame publishers in the industry. Our analytics team helps ensure that we’re investing those advertising dollars in the most effective and efficient way possible. Our analytics projects and reporting vary widely in complexity, typically exploring datasets in the millions of rows.

This junior position on our analytics team will show you how to create rich data stories about advertising campaigns—and the video game fans behind them. As the successful candidate, you will use your Python, SQL, and other scripting skills in wrangling data, then visualizing in Tableau to help your teammates and our clients understand the stories in the data.

Requirements

What do we look for?

Ideally, you will be a four-year graduate of a research-heavy academic discipline with some professional analytics experience. Your technical skills will include—

• Strength with Python analytics routines
• Experience with SQL and other data-focused scripting
• Excel formulas and macros with an emphasis on analytical functions
• Developing visualizations and narratives, preferably with Tableau dashboard experience
• Driving projects from data ingestion to presentation (tell us about this in your application)
• Coding experience is not required but highly preferred

Benefits

The perks we offer

Base salary for this role is $50,000-$59,000 per year. Actual salary offered will be based on experience, skillset, and location.

Our people also enjoy remote work options, a generous annual bonus plan, fully paid premiums for comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off plans, and 100% match on 401k savings. 

Our stance

Liquid Advertising is committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-sexist environment. We’re building an ad agency where committed and creative people from all backgrounds can do their best work.

No agencies, please. This is a pretty good representation of this position’s responsibilities but is not a comprehensive job description. Duties, clients, and team assignments may change as assigned. We regret we cannot consider applicants outside of the United States or those requiring visa sponsorship at this time.

Liquid Advertising, Inc.

An entertainment and consumer brand is looking for a Project Manager specializing in managing Oracle Cloud Transformation projects for a long term temporary contract.

Job Details

Remote

PAY – $70 – $89/ HR

TEMP – Duration: Up to 6 months

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate project task, milestones, and predecessors.
• Oversee and provide input on Risks, Issues, Actions, and Decisions.
• Assist IT Leads with updating the IT project plans – including Conversions, Reporting, and Integrations.
• Support the Sr. Program Manager with creating documents for presentations.
• Monitor various project management processes (Change Requests, escalations, etc.) to ensure progress and resolutions.
• Convey project implementation options affecting cost, schedule, and risk to stakeholders.
• Create documents for presentations to program leaders.
• Assist the Sr. Project Manager and program leads with clerical and other tasks as requested.

Experience:

• 2-5+ years of experience managing extensive and complex implementation projects.
• 1-2+ years overseeing ERP migration projects.
• Capable of effectively handling multiple simultaneous project tasks and schedules of varying complexity, resolving issues proactively.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Jira.
• Familiarity with software development life cycles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and conflict resolution abilities.
• A background in finance is preferred.

Please submit your resume for consideration!

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Syndicatebleu

We are seeking a visionary and strategic Director of IT (USA) to lead our technology initiatives. The Director of IT will be responsible for driving technology transformation, ERP exploitation, leveraging data insights, and ensuring efficient IT services for our US business in line with our global strategy. This role will report operationally to the VP of DO & CO US and functionally to the Group Head of Technology.

In case you don’t know who we are:

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, DO&CO offers gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 32 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Take accountability for all US-based IT services, ensuring efficient delivery and alignment with global IT services.
• Act as the key liaison between the business and IT, understanding and prioritizing needs and requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership to design and implement the US IT strategic direction, aligned with global standards and industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, leading engagement with senior business stakeholders.
• Manage the US IT budget and spend, aligning costs with IT strategy, initiatives, and budget baselines.
• Drive the integration of IT planning into the country business planning cycles, providing guidance on leveraging technology for optimal business outcomes.
• Champion the use of data within the business, driving value and awareness of data as a strategic asset.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Global IT team, ensuring alignment and collaboration.
• Develop, maintain, and provide leadership to the US IT team, ensuring appropriate resourcing and talent management.
• Manage IT Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), ensuring vendors deliver to business expectations and agreed SLAs.
• Establish regular reviews and governance to support business collaboration and effective communication.
• Lead local IT/Operational meetings, ensuring proactive reporting of IT data and statistics.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Technology or a relevant business-related field.
• Proven experience in a leadership role, driving IT transformation and delivering strategic outcomes in ERP and high-volume, customer responsive operational environments.
• Strong management skills, including cost-benefit analysis, decision-making, negotiation, and financial analysis.
• Technical fluency with a keen interest in emerging IT technology.
• Extensive knowledge of key business applications, such as MS Dynamics, SCM, WHM, SaaS, and Cloud.
• Comprehensive understanding of IT strategies, standards, policies, and structures in a global context
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and abilities to drive results in a global, matrix/team environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships with business stakeholders, including executive officers and senior leaders.
• Proactive mindset with high levels of energy, tenacity, and enthusiasm to deliver results.
• Excellent planning and organizing abilities, with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver according to plan.
• Demonstrates integrity, teamwork, respect, and professionalism.
• Strong system aptitude and affinity with technology.
• Excellent command of written and verbal business English (and additional language requirements as applicable).

What we offer:

• Comprehensive health care, 401K, and medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Free Parking: Convenient and hassle-free parking.
• On-site Cafeteria: Enjoy hot and healthy meals at our free on-site cafeteria.
• Engaging Work Environment: A welcoming workplace with fun colleagues and exciting events.
• Valuing Innovation: An environment that encourages new ideas and embraces innovation.
• Career Development Opportunities: Genuine opportunities for growth, both nationally and internationally.
• Leading the Gourmet Entertainment Market: Representing innovation in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry.

Diversity & Inclusion statement

We want everyone to feel welcome, respected and we are committed to providing the best space, experience, and workplace for our teams – no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different and makes you. That’s what makes our team so special.

DO & CO AG

***Locals to Burbank, Seattle, or Orlando ONLY & W2 ONLY. Client will not consider visa holders for this opening***

*Hybrid | 4 days Onsite/wk*

Our client, a global media and entertainment industry leader, needs a skilled Senior Technology Project Manager to manage multiple technology projects and workstreams to support enterprise product strategy, engineering and execution programs/projects or a large-scale matrix organization.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $80 – $95 / hr. w2

Responsibilities of the Senior Technology Project Manager:

• Continual delivery of product enhancement, integration, modernization capabilities and functionality to drive business value and system efficiencies.
• Accountable for one or more projects: time, cost(1M +), scope, and quality
• Partner/collaborate with technical delivery leaders, project managers, business teams to manage the end-to-end projects/programs

Requirements of the Senior Technology Project Manager:

• 10+ years of technology program management experience managing middleware integrations, large financial transformational programs, and projects in a large-scale matrix organization; responsible for schedule, budget, and scope; oversight of multiple project managers and vendors.
• Proven experience managing multiple large-scale projects in the lead PM Role responsible work in concert with the tech teams to ensure the project is delivered on scope, schedule, function with desired quality, and on budget.
• Have experience managing HCM related projects: projects and the ability to understand one or more of the following application development tools and techniques:
• Must be able to facilitate technical conversations with the goal to proactively identify potential issues/risks and execute mitigation plans throughout the course of the project
• Strong understanding of Human Capital Management platform environments: Workday, PeopleSoft, Workday, HR, Benefits, Learning, Recruitment SaaS Applications,

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kills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [email protected].

Job ID: 380992

Eliassen Group

AssetWorks is seeking an experienced Software Support Manager to support our enterprise software product line for both cloud and on prem customers. This leadership position will be responsible for managing and mentoring the team that is frontline in resolving customer technical problems within our industry leading asset management solution. This leader will ensure the team delivers the highest level of customer service possible.

This role will manage a team of 14. The team is split into two groups: functional representatives and technical representatives. Within these groups, we provide a tiered support structure having both teams collaborate to support the customer base. A team lead oversees the functional team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a team including tasks such as recruiting, hiring, training and coaching
• Maintain KPI’s and develop regular reports to measure and improve team effectiveness
• Assist in improving customer satisfaction by providing a wide range of support for customers
• Serve as an escalation point for technical customer issues
• Build processes to keep customers informed of how and when issues are resolved
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction in all customer-facing projects and tickets
• Maintain rapport with customers through candid dialogue and continuous improvement
• Perform technical training for customers and internal staff as needed
• Solicit feedback from customers on performance of customer care department
• Track the progress of projects and tickets with detailed notes in Zendesk
• Understand technical architecture and third-party dependencies of AssetWorks applications, be able to discuss with customers and coach staff
• Work with engineering and development on system issues
• Ensure successful delivery and install of new software releases

Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• 5 + years’ work experience in managing a customer service or support team that supports complex software suites in on-premise and hosted/cloud environments
• Technical Support experience of enterprise applications and relational databases
• Experience with case management software and processes
• Experience communicating with and managing customers at various levels of technical and non-technical depth
• Skilled at collaborating across departments to resolve customer issues
• A working knowledge of the Agile / Scrum software development methodology
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, preferably information technology related
• Asset management domain knowledge and/or experience working with state and local governments
• Travel: Less than 15%
• After-Hours work: Some required
• Soft skills:
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability
• Leadership
• Resilience

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance benefits with various choices and generous employer contribution
• 401k with employer match which immediately vests
• Annual Company Bonus
• Career growth and mentoring opportunities as a smaller business unit within the Volaris Group
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee rewards and recognition programs
• Optional Employee Stock Purchase Program with company match
• Pet insurance
• TicketsatWork program, discounted entertainment tickets to movies, sporting events, hotels, live performances, etc.
• Referral bonuses
• Employee engagement events
• Flexible remote work arrangements

AssetWorks Inc

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

An Americaneagle.com project manager is assigned to lead a project at the time of a signed contract and is responsible for the success of the project through the system development lifecycle. They act as the primary liaison between the Americaneagle.com team and our client. The project manager plays a key role in cementing the long-term partnership we seek to establish with all of our clients.

The engagements our project managers lead will vary significantly. This makes the role exciting and rewarding as our project managers are exposed to compelling challenges across different industries, different technologies, and will partner with an incredible team across varying skill sets. Our project managers are responsible for managing our project budgets, communicating with our clients, our project timelines, mitigating project risks, blockers and escalations, tracking and measuring project status, managing scope, ensuring we produce quality deliverables, and controlling the work in progress. Communication, teamwork, passion, pride, adaptability, proactivity, ownership, organization, resourcefulness and positivity are all key to being a successful Americaneagle.com project manager.

There is no typical day for a project manager as they spend time on different activities such as preparing for kickoff meetings, organizing backlogs, sprint planning, attending daily scrums, taking notes in client meetings, building and automating status reports, collaborating with the team, reviewing design prototypes, reviewing completed functionality and more.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project timelines
• Track and measure project status
• Manage communication with our clients
• Ensure quality deliverables are produced
• Manage the project budget, scope and backlog
• Manage project risks, blockers and escalations
• Act as a liaison between our clients and development team
• Participate in kickoff, requirement, status, demo and training meetings with clients

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years experience in project management within a digital agency or corporate environment preferred
• Ability to meet internal and client deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects at one time
• Experience with project management tools like Jira and Confluence is a plus
• Able to manage individual workload, take initiative and assume responsibility for tasks
• Experience with CMS or ecommerce platforms like Sitefinity, Sitecore, WordPress, Kentico and BigCommerce is a plus

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

Americaneagle.com

WHO WE ARE

Direct Agents is an independent, award-winning and future-focused performance marketing agency rooted in AI + Strategic Innovation

CLIENTS WE’VE WORKED WITH INCLUDE

Marvel, Belkin, Linksys, NBA, NYSE, Hubble, CW, Morgan Stanley, and more

WHAT SETS US APART

With a track record of excellence and recognition, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where professionals can excel and evolve. Join our team of innovative thinkers and help shape the future of digital marketing.

Fast Tracked Professional Growth

2x speed for individual learning and career development

Minority Owned and Diverse

We are proud to be certified as a Minority Owned business by the National Supplier Diversity Council. We thrive on growth and diversity. We are one of the few agencies to be 48% BIPOC across the agency and 38% of senior leadership. We are also proud to be 62% Female, 42% of senior leadership.

WHY DIRECT AGENTS

We believe that personal success comes from the hard work that you put in. We skip the politics and bureaucracy and empower you to directly impact the speed of your growth. Some of the opportunities you’ll have to thrive as a thought leader include:

• Small group mentorship and real face time with executive leaders
• Access to internal and external trainings and conferences across technical skills, professional growth, and leadership and management
• Strategic roundtable discussions
• Marketing certifications (Google, Facebook, Amazon, etc.)
• Inclusion in marketing initiatives including our blog posts, podcasts, videos and more
• Speaking opportunities across publications like Media Post, Digiday and more
• Award submissions opportunities (team and individual)
• Access to participate in our ERG’s to help reinforce community within the agency.

WAYS YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:

As a Senior Paid Social and Programmatic Manager at Direct Agents, you will be a key driver in orchestrating the planning, executing, and optimizing of paid advertising campaigns on various platforms to meet client objectives. Your ability to closely analyze campaign performance metrics and your strategic acumen will be key in contributing to our agency’s ongoing success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Campaign Management:

• Assume responsibility for optimizing the performance of paid media campaigns across various clients and industry verticals, including e-commerce, entertainment, and mobile apps. This includes Paid Social, Amazon (AMS/DSP), Programmatic, and Paid Search campaigns.
• Employ a data-driven approach to continuously analyze and optimize campaigns. This includes evaluating conversion rates, keyword bids, impression shares, seasonal and geographical trends, search queries, keyword and ad copy research, landing page performance, conversion funnel efficiency, quality score improvement, competitive analysis, and distribution channel optimization, all aimed at achieving the highest possible ROI for clients.
• Work closely with cross-channel teams to devise omnichannel strategies that enhance campaign performance and maximize client success.

Research & Strategy

• Conduct in-depth research to gain a deep understanding of clients’ business models, products/services, industry verticals, and competitive landscape. Utilize this knowledge to develop and execute campaigns that drive tangible business profitability and sustainable growth.
• Collaborate with the Client Strategy team to align with client goals, address their specific needs, and develop effective media strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Provide valuable insights and guidance during campaign planning, defining the success criteria and recommending optimal utilization of various media channels.

Client Engagement:

• Engage in regular client communication by participating in weekly calls, sharing meaningful insights, and providing updates on campaign progress.
• Collaborate with the business development team to conduct audits and contribute to the development of customized pitches tailored to client needs.
• Foster and cultivate relationships with key vendors and media partners, staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and trends to identify new growth opportunities for clients.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with a seasoned and supportive team, leveraging their expertise to enhance your skills.

YOUR BACKGROUND:

• 2-4 years of experience in managing biddable paid media campaigns, preferably within an agency setting.
• Proficiency in at least one biddable channel (social, search, programmatic, or Amazon) with a genuine interest in expanding knowledge across various marketing channels.
• Strong data analysis skills, including the ability to work with raw data and identify trends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset, a strong work ethic, and a track record of taking initiative.
• A holistic perspective on marketing strategies while being hands-on and adaptable to tackle tasks as needed.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding time management, attention to detail, and organizational capabilities.
• An in-depth understanding of customer acquisition and direct response online marketing is a plus.

OUR AWARD WINNING PEOPLE FIRST CULTURE

6x Winner of Crain’s Best Places to Work (2018 – 2023)

Most Dedicated to Employee Growth finalist in Digiday’s Work Life Awards

At Direct Agents, hybrid is about:

• Human connection and establishing strong working relationships
• Fostering a tailored approach for team members’ rapid growth
• Making space for camaraderie and just for fun moments
• Prioritizing mental health & overall wellness
• Hybrid work schedule of 3 days in-office
• 2 weeks of WFA (Work from Anywhere)

ESSENTIALS & PERKS:

• A competitive salary range of $75,000 – $90,000 with reviews based on performance
• Regular performance reviews occur at 1, 3, 6, 11 month marks during onboarding and biannually after that.
• Health, dental, vision, and mental health benefits including access to providers like:
• One Medical, Talkspace, KindBody, and Health Advocate
• Paid Time Off, Birthdays, Volunteering Time
• PTO ranges from 15 – 24 days/year with additional days allocated for sick time
• A newly built and sun drenched penthouse office with incredible views over Flatiron
• Our ‘Acceleration Hub’ is our new NYC HQ located on 5th Ave in the heart of the Flatiron District
• Help getting here including access to commuter benefits and annual memberships to Citibike
• Happy Hours and our premier annual events including ‘Field Day’ and our annual themed Holiday party extravaganza
• A new MacBook Pro laptop for ease of work in office or remotely
• Dog friendly office!
• An inspiring atmosphere with supportive colleagues and innovative projects
• Future career development opportunities with internal and external opportunities for professional growth and networking
• Epic regular team building and celebrations
• An unwavering belief that we can build, create and grow together!

If you’re looking for a new role with space to directly influence the business and company culture, apply today!

COME AS YOU ARE

We think of our organization as a tight-knit team built on a foundation of respect. Your gender, your skin color, who you love, or who your big shot uncle is doesn’t make a difference here. Direct Agents is a progressive and open-minded meritocracy. If you’re smart and good at what you do, come as you are.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Direct Agents makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Direct Agents

The Senior Manager of Games Publicity g plays a key role within the Skybound Entertainment consumer products division where we are launching video games, board games, collectibles, and merchandise for diehard fans, community, and loyal customers.

The Senior Manager of Games Publicity will be responsible for getting the word out and shaping the public narrative around Skybound’s exciting line-up of both digital video game and tabletop game products. You will be responsible for working hand in hand with our Brand Marketing team and managing a group of external global agencies to support the go-to-market campaigns for all Skybound’s game projects. This includes new digital games published by Skybound and, in conjunction with external partners, Skybound-licensed digital game projects and digital game physical edition releases. You will also work closely with our tabletop games division to create and execute product-driven PR for all our tabletop game projects.

As the subject matter expert on games PR in our Marketing organization, this role has room for significant growth and increased management potential.

Reports: This position will report to the Head of Corporate Communications and Managing Partner

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement comprehensive PR strategies for video game and tabletop game releases, aligning with overall company objectives.
• Manage PR across Skybound’s video and tabletop games slate.
• Lead the planning and execution of PR campaigns for product launches, updates, and special events, collaborating closely with internal teams and external agencies. Collaborate closely with Brand and Marketing Managers on strategy and go-to-market planning.
• Drive media relations and press coverage for initial release announcements, previews, and reviews.
• Manage our external agency partnerships, budgets, and strategy across the games slate.
• Work closely with partners for licensed IP and ensure Skybound is properly represented in their interactive games.
• Manage PR budgets across the portfolio, working with brand and finance to find the right solutions across multiple product types and budget sizes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities to inform PR strategies.
• Oversee the establishment of best practices for product PR across our games divisions. Testing and learning to find the optimal approach for each type of product.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Head of Corporate Communications to ensure the Skybound brand is represented throughout all of our game product campaigns.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in video games PR, with at least some of that experience managing external, global PR agencies to support video game launches.
• Experience in consumer or games adjacent media relations, campaign building, and marketing are welcome expertise as we look to differentiate our PR approach.
• Brings with them significant relationships across media, first party, and other game industry stakeholders to Skybound.
• 3+ or more years of experience with team leadership and direct report management/development.
• Direct experience managing budgets and negotiating with agency partners.
• A self-starter who can work independently or with minor supervision in a fast pace, multi-project, and process-oriented environment by balancing time on competing priorities.
• Ability to spot problems before they arise, and constantly looking to improve processes.
• A pro at presenting to the executive level, both internally and externally.
• A willingness to roll up their sleeves on execution as we continue to grow our internal PR team.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $140,000-$170,000

• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
• The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees
• Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Invincible is one of Skybound’s tentpole franchises (celebrating 20 years!) and spans the world of comic books, merchandise, video games, and the critically acclaimed adult animated television series on Prime Video. Now in its second season, the television show has consistently ranked as one of Prime Videos top-streamed series with a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, Invincible revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan’s betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear – that he might become his father without even knowing it.

The show stars Steven Yeun, with Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey Griffin, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons. Executive producers include Skybound’s own Kirkman, David Alpert, and Margaret M. Dean.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Skybound Entertainment

What You’ll Do:

We are looking for a Director, Communications with a primary focus on the sports industry. As the Director, Communications, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our communication strategy for the rapidly growing sports business division. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and forward-thinking communications professional, deeply passionate about the sports industry.

• Develop and execute WME’s corporate communication strategy specifically tailored to the sports industry, encompassing all communication mediums.
• Create compelling narratives for WME, its divisions, agents, and executives through strategic media placements across various media outlets with a primary emphasis on the sports sector.
• Craft press releases, pitches, and other PR materials in support of sports division agents, executives, and clients.
• ·Collaborate with divisions to design executive communications programs, including media training, talking points, and thought-leader conference strategies aligned with the larger company-wide communication goals.
• Provide support for crisis management communications, assisting leaders in navigating high-intensity and reputation-impacting challenges.
• Address internal communication needs across WME’s divisions and offices, including offering guidance to senior executives, extensive liaison with internal stakeholders, and managing internal initiatives across different time zones.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships within the sports and entertainment industry, identifying external partnerships or programs that align with WME’s communication objectives.
• Extend your network to contribute to the agency and its clients’ success in sports awards campaigns.

You Have These:

• 5+ years of senior-level experience in a communications role.
• A background in the sports industry is a prerequisite, with experience in the entertainment industry being highly desirable.
• An established reputation and strong relationships within the sports business, including trade media and entertainment contacts at top-tier publications (Sports Business Journal, etc.), newspapers, magazines, and digital outlets.
• Proven experience in crisis management.
• Demonstrated success in securing high-impact media placements in a broad range of media outlets, including sports and entertainment trades and domestic and international business press.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills.
• Extensive experience in corporate communications, with the ability to drive media placements for individual agents, executives, and the agency.

How we work:

Endeavor is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

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