General Staff Jobs

ROLE:

The Creative Director will own the creative vision and execution to elevate the Vimergy brand. This individual will be responsible for the overall visual representation of the brand across all channels, ensuring the consistency of brand imagery and design language. The Creative Director will lead an internal creative team and agency partners in strategically developing visual messages and design deliverables, and manage all creative efforts for Vimergy. This role will prioritize creative projects and resources based on short-term and long-term objectives, establishing production schedules and ensuring the fulfillment of internal stakeholder needs. The Creative Director will review and approve designs and visual concepts developed by the team, ensuring deliverables effectively address marketing goals and challenges. The ideal candidate will be a storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can balance creative, strategic, and revenue goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Budgeting, hiring, training, and staffing for creative roles
• Organizing and overseeing schedules and work assignments
• Hands-on management with a heavy emphasis on creative collaboration
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing creative team members
• Monitoring performance and initiating action to strengthen results
• Translating corporate goals into functional and individual creative goals
• Conducting performance evaluations that are timely and constructive

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creative that Inspires: Develop an inspiring creative vision for the brand that builds off the brand foundation/purpose.
• Creative Strategy: Drive the creative strategy and content development, creating visual concepts and developing and executing content for key audiences across various channels including web, marketplace, and in-store. This involves producing visually compelling and innovative designs and ensuring that the content, whether written, video, or other forms, aligns with these designs and effectively communicates the brand’s message.
• Editorial Management: Ensure all written content is consistent and on brand.
• Creative Leadership: Lead and inspire a team of designers, copywriters, and other creative professionals to produce high-quality, innovative content that effectively communicates the benefits of our health supplements.
• Campaign Development: Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling digital experiences for visually sophisticated audiences including but not limited to videos, infographics, blogs, social posts, and emails.
• Product Launches and Packaging Design: Collaborate with research and develop team to create engaging packaging designs and marketing strategies for new product launches.
• Consistent Creative Oversight: Ensure brand message, imagery, and design language are consistent across all consumer touchpoints.
• Partner Management: Lead briefing and management of external partners and agencies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and research and development teams to ensure creative concepts and strategies meet business objectives and market needs.
• Budget Management: Manage the creative department’s budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and maximization of return on investment.
• Project Management: Oversee and manage multiple creative projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards.
• Quickly adapt to changing priorities and timelines with flexibility and a solutions-driven approach.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Fine Arts, or related field required (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least 7 years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably in the health supplement, wellness, or related industry. (Creative agency experience preferred).
• 3+ years of experience managing a creative team
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in visual design, branding, and creative campaign development
• Proven experience creating marketing/advertising campaigns and content from developing vision and the message platform to overseeing production on time and budget
• Proven experience creating integrated content across all marketing channels from digital, social media, paid media, and mobile, but also understand offline and print
• Proven experience with concept development
• Proven experience with project management and process improvements
• Highly skilled in leading a team of creative talent
• Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design software.

Vimergy

Our client, Made by Mary, creativity is our heartbeat, driving everything we do. Since our inception in 2013, we’ve evolved from a passion project to a collective of artisans, visionaries, and storytellers. We breathe life into our brand through innovation, originality, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We’re seeking a Creative Director to join our dynamic team, someone who shares our commitment to customer-centric creativity and is ready to lead with passion, vision, and an unwavering dedication to quality.

Description

As the Creative Director at Made by Mary, you’ll be the custodian of our brand’s visual identity and narrative, weaving together compelling stories that captivate our audience and drive engagement. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring our brand vision to life across all touchpoints, from product design to marketing campaigns. Your role will be instrumental in shaping our brand’s evolution and ensuring that every interaction with Made by Mary leaves a lasting impression.

Duties + Responsibilities

• Creative Vision: Define and articulate the brand’s visual identity, ensuring consistency and coherence across all creative assets and communications.
• Brand Storytelling: Develop narratives that resonate with our audience and bring our brand values to life in authentic and meaningful ways.
• Art Direction: Lead and inspire a team of designers and creatives to produce compelling visual content that communicates our brand’s essence and engages our audience.
• Campaign Development: Conceptualize and execute innovative marketing campaigns that drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and loyalty.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales teams to ensure alignment and integration of creative strategies with overall business objectives.
• Quality Control: Uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship and aesthetic excellence in all creative deliverables, from product design to marketing materials.
• Trend Forecasting: Stay abreast of industry trends and cultural shifts to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and empower a team of creatives, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.
• Performance Analysis: Utilize data and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of creative campaigns and optimize strategies for maximum impact.
• Budget Management: Manage resources and budgets effectively to achieve creative goals while maximizing ROI.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in creative leadership roles, preferably within the consumer goods, fashion, or lifestyle industries.
• Deep understanding of brand strategy, storytelling, and visual communication principles.
• Exceptional creative vision and the ability to translate abstract concepts into compelling visual narratives.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of inspiring and motivating creative teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts and strategies effectively.
• Proficiency in design software and tools, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Design, Fine Arts, Communications, or related field.

https://www.madebymary.com/pages/our-story

Apothecarie

KLKN-TV in Lincoln, Nebraska is looking for a Morning Executive Producer who is passionate about helping our audience get ready for the day ahead!

The Morning Executive Producer will lead and grow the morning team across all broadcast and digital platforms. We’re looking for a journalist, who has a storytelling spirit and organizational skills that shine.

You will help develop a winning multi-platform morning strategy with a focus on local journalism and great “right now” content.

The Morning Executive Producer will coach and mentor our morning team members.

Top candidates will have strong editorial judgment and leadership skills — and must be passionate about winning breaking news and weather. The Morning Executive Producer collaborates with the entire news management team to execute strategic coverage and innovate storytelling both on-air and online.

You will…

• Lead the morning news team in the NOW strategy on all platforms
• Work with morning reporter to find the big story of the day
• Write and post content for our digital and broadcast platforms
• Approve all morning content, including scripts
• Coach and mentor morning team members, offering regular feedback
• Manage multiple deadlines

You have…

• Drive to win
• Commitment to accuracy and urgency
• Strong leadership skills
• Attention to detail and organization
• Five years of experience in a newsroom and a degree in journalism, communications or a related field preferred

You will receive…

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401K, etc.
• Vacation, paid holidays, and paid time-off
• Exceptional growth opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

KLKN-TV

3240 South 10th St.

Lincoln, NE 68502

Standard Media Group LLC

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Art Director (Sr. AD) is responsible for the execution of creative from concept to layout, through to finished art. Meeting client’s marketing strategies and objectives within specified deadlines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Creation and Execution

Develop smart, single-minded ideas that are on strategy. Works collaboratively with creative and account partners. Direct members of staff to ensure proper production of campaign elements.

Strategic Thinking

Understand marketing plans including objectives and strategies and how success will be measured. Participate in strategic and tactical meetings and contribute innovative ideas, tactics, and copy appropriate to the client marketing strategy.

Relationship Management

Coordinates creative materials across other disciplines

Business Management

Possess working knowledge of product challenges in relation to overall market

Cross-functional Collaboration

Collaborate and communicate with team members in a productive manner to ensure goals are being met and to attain/maintain creative vision outlined for the agency

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Thinking:

• Participate in strategic and tactical meetings with client and account team to develop effective advertising campaigns reflecting the clients objectives.

• Work independently as well as with copywriters to develop creative and effective advertising concepts from ideation through final projects.

• Develop layouts of rough ideas.

• Develop multiple concepts/campaigns for assigned products/projects in partnership with senior copywriter and account team.

• Able to defend strengths of existing concepts while remaining open to input and further explorations.

• Explores/develops/produces innovative ideas that are on strategy.

• Proactively solves creative problems.

• Incorporate and/or explore client suggestions and directives, resolves questions and concerns, and oversees objections.

Execution:

• Direct photographers, illustrators, designers and production staff to ensure proper production of campaign elements.

Relationship Management:

• Participate in status meetings.

• Organize all creative materials to ensure their smooth transition to other departments.

• Provide adequate support coverage for other accounts/projects as determined by supervisor.

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned by supervisor.

Business Management:

• Commission artwork; negotiate costs and usage, oversee completion of artwork, supervise photo shoots, review sketches from illustrators.

• Oversee art preparation ( i.e.: retouching, illustration, etc.).

• Direct designers and CAD mechanical artists.

• Supervise art directors and freelance artists.

• Coordinates with account team and copywriter to identify and obtain information needed to carry out assignments.

• Present creative work and properly prepare for all client presentations.

• Adept in all creative software programs.

• Make sound, timely decisions about changes to work in progress.

• Responsible for completion of work on deadline and on budget.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or Related Field

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

EXPERIENCE

3 years Marketing/Advertising Business

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite

Solid knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

COMPETENCIES

Communication

Is attentive and shows interest in the subject; Expresses ideas clearly and accurately

Organization

Creates clear goals, identifies and finds the resources (e.g. time, people, materials) needed to achieve them, and schedules tasks so that work is completed on time

Problem Solving

Shows interest in finding the cause of problems, looks for and chooses effective solutions and takes the necessary action to resolve them

Collaboration

Ability to work effectively in a team environment to build and foster collaborative environment

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

We are providing you with this job description as a guideline for your role. Based on your team, your role may vary slightly and you may perform other duties or have other responsibilities that are dictated by business needs. However, if you think that there are elements of this job description that are inaccurate, please speak with your manager and/or HR Partner.

In addition, this job description is not intended to include modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation for a disability.

Salary

$80,000 to $92,000 annually

The salary range for this position is noted within this job posting. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

For U.S. Job Seekers It is the policy of IPG Health and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.

McCann Health Managed Markets | An IPG Health Company

Onward Search needs a full-time Director of Photography Operations for one the nation’s leading Commercial and Real Estate Online Marketplace!

• This is a direct hire postion
• Annual Comp: $150k-$165k
• Location: Onsite in Virginia
• Relocation Packages Available

As the Director of Photography Operations, you’ll:

• Recruit, Develop and Lead a team of Photography Managers, Individual Contributors and Field Operations Managers across the United States.
• Problem Shoot any issues and ensure operational metrics are being met to ensure success
• Focus on continuous improvement of workflows and processes to drive optimization and innovation.
• Collaborate with Sales Leaders, Product, Research and IT to provide the superior product
• Coach Managers and Individual Contributor Photographers to drive success

Skills & Experience Needed:

• 10+ years of experience leading large scale teams
• Have a Bachelors Degree, Masters preferred’
• Proven track record driving accountability with Managers and leading in a metric driven organization
• Passion and interest in real estate

Benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

To learn more about this opportunity, apply now and chat with a Recruiter today!

At Onward Search, our job is to find your dream job.

• We are creatives, marketers and digital wizards who use our talents to connect talented people with the nation’s leading brands.
• More than recruiters, we are true partners who continue to check in, talent advocates who make sure your needs are met, and trusted advisors who measure our success by yours.
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Onward Search

Pavone Group, home to multiple full-service advertising agencies, is looking for a Social Creative Director who can elevate our social work by exploring new ways to leverage social media and reinventing old ones to make people stop scrolling and start engaging.

This position will be working across all of our brands from Atlanta, GA. We offer a hybrid work environment, i.e., 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely.

Summary

The focus of this role is to lead the team towards big ideas, innovative executions and new social opportunities for social organic content, social activations, and paid campaigns. The expectation is that we’ll help our clients think beyond monthly content needs to embrace earned media moments or ongoing series ideas. This leader will balance client strategy and ideation with the mentorship and management of the team- encouraging them to challenge themselves and our teams to expand their social ideas and maintain an inspired outlook amidst a high volume of content creation.

Responsibilities

• Identifies insights & opportunities to elevate social content.
• Concepts and contributes the big ideas to exceed client expectations.
• Works hand-in-hand with the Social Strategists, Sr. Director of Integrated Communications and Creative Directors to ensure connection between campaign and social work / efforts.
• Owns and drives social content production forward keeping team on track based on Project Manager’s timelines.
• Provides feedback to content makers that help them elevate individual pieces of content while learning long term best practices of social creative.
• Provides feedback and inspiration to Social Strategy team members that will help ensure strong creative executions.
• Utilizes your social landscape knowledge combined with client/brand awareness to develop larger social programs or activations that go beyond individual social posts.
• Leads & develops the overarching idea presentation in collaboration with other team members.
• Leads development of structure and creative approach to client presentations and pitches. Translate technical approach and process to clients & production partners.
• Supports Account Strategists and Social Strategists with client communications and creative POVs as necessary.
• Provides active mentorship for staff and support development of social creative team.
• Maintains a forward-thinking approach to industry trends that may impact client needs.

Requirements & Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, or similar
• 8+ years in a social content role within an Agency environment
• Experience concepting and executing large-scale earned social media stunts, platforms, campaigns
• Understanding of design principles for type, shape, color, and photography
• Extensive experience in Adobe Creative Cloud (AI, ID, PS)
• Experience with Social in-platform editing tools
• Working knowledge of video editing programs
• Expert of presentation editor programs (Slides, PPT, etc.)

** If you’re up to the challenge, submit your resume, salary requirements and a link to your work. **

Pavone Group

The LPGA seeks a Creative Director reporting to the Vice President, Marketing, to direct and manage the league’s design team, oversee the pipeline of creative requests, and work with internal stakeholders to ensure the brand is consistent across all content and platform types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop visual identity and brand resources in conjunction with Marketing team, including style guides and toolkits to be used across platforms and media.
• Oversee content pipeline for all graphic design needs, managing the design process from initial strategy and exploration through final production details.
• Ensure visual branding is consistent across all content platforms, including but not limited to social, digital, advertising, tournament signage packages.
• Manage team of static and motion graphic designers and interns, providing inspiration, guidance, leadership, direction, and development.
• Drive art direction for video shoots in collaboration with Marketing Director to ensure content is always on brand and original.
• Stay on top of design and cultural trends to keep the LPGA’s content fresh, exciting, and innovative for our growing fan base.
• Oversee Lead Video Creative to infuse all video creative with league’s visual identity.
• Partner with Marketing & Business Intelligence team to build campaigns that align across platforms and tactics.
• Manage team’s print production, from procurement process to maintaining vendor relationships. Precisely proof all materials.
• Develop visual identity and brand resources in conjunction with Marketing team, including style guides and toolkits to be used across platforms and media.
• Oversee content pipeline for all graphic design needs, managing the design process from initial strategy and exploration through final production details.
• Ensure visual branding is consistent across all content platforms, including but not limited to social, digital, advertising, tournament signage packages.
• Manage team of static and motion graphic designers and interns, providing inspiration, guidance, leadership, direction, and development.
• Drive art direction for video shoots in collaboration with Marketing Director to ensure content is always on brand and original.
• Stay on top of design and cultural trends to keep the LPGA’s content fresh, exciting, and innovative for our growing fan base.
• Oversee Lead Video Creative to infuse all video creative with league’s visual identity.
• Partner with Marketing & Business Intelligence team to build campaigns that align across platforms and tactics.
• Manage team’s print production, from procurement process to maintaining vendor relationships. Precisely proof all materials.

QUALIFICTIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Graphic Design or related field
• Minimum 7-10 years of design and brand experience, including at least 3-5 years in a managerial role
• Excellent design sense, knowledge of graphic design trends as well as a deep understanding of digital and social strategies
• Passion for innovation and desire to establish the LPGA as best-in-class
• Successful team leader who fosters positive and welcoming creative working environment
• Detail-oriented, especially under deadline pressure and managing multiple projects at once
• Experience and ability to manage workflow and deadlines for multiple projects across the team’s slate of work
• Excellent verbal and written skills, and highly organized communicator to team, internal counterparts, and executive team
• Advanced skill in graphic design, photography, and typography with vast experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; Video/motion experience within Premiere and AfterEffects a strong plus
• Experience designing for LED boards, email campaigns, infographics, digital advertising, presentations, social media content, OOH, print, sponsorship, internal communications.
• Experience working within sports, entertainment, or advertising agency preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.

The LPGA offers a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days in office each week, competitive salary and benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, golf and fitness center privileges, access to all of our events, and many other great benefits to all full-time employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)

This pivotal role demands strategic vision, leadership, and collaboration to propel SCUA into its next phase amid departmental growth, increased use, and enhanced services in line with the Library’s overall strategy of creating impact through the expansion of distinctive collections services.

Salary Range: 85,000 – 135, 000

Click here to learn more: https://library.uoregon.edu/sites/default/files/2024-03/Compressed_UO_SCUA_Director_position_2024.pdf

This position will remain posted until filled, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the review date of April 17, 2024.

Please submit the following with your online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job announcement.

• A resume/CV that outlines your educational and professional work experience. These details are used to determine if applicants meet the qualifications of this position.

Position Summary:

As the SCUA Director, you will lead a skilled and cohesive team that is already on a strong forward trajectory and is eager to push the leading edge of practice. They will guide the continued development of programs in alignment with the Library and University’s existing strategic plans, including efforts to expand the scope of collections to include marginalized voices; do reparative descriptive work, and engage communities in the active preservation of their histories. In this position, you will also partner with Library departments in the advancement of critical digital infrastructure to broaden discovery, access, and preservation of primary source materials, including computational approaches to research and scholarship. Your passion for SCUA’s vital role in education and scholarship will foster connections across campuses, professional associations, and communities, amplifying impact; while your knack for creative problem-solving will help overcome hurdles and optimize resources to continually advance the department’s programs.

This role collaborates closely with other library departments to strengthen SCUA’s acquisitions, digitization, teaching, outreach, conservation, and scholarship programs, and functions as an important contributing member of the Library’s leadership team. At the same time, the Director will exercise significant autonomy and independence to set and sustain leading standards and practices for the department.

As the Director, you will play a central role in the library’s philanthropic endeavors, ensuring responsible stewardship of endowed funds while actively engaging with donors. You will participate as a member of the library’s cross-divisional development team to develop and implement the library’s next major fundraising campaign and will meet regularly with the University Librarian and/or library development officers to collaborate on philanthropic strategy.

As a faculty member in this role, you will engage in governance activities and maintain scholarly pursuits for career growth.

Supported by the Giustina Forest Foundation endowment, this position offers ample opportunities for professional development, a supportive and collaborative team environment, and a vibrant home in Eugene, Oregon, nestled in the culturally rich Pacific Northwest.

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, such as having skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

Minimum Requirements

**The Director is eligible to be appointed at the associate or senior faculty librarian rank, dependent on experience and demonstrated professional accomplishment.

Minimum Qualifications for the Rank of Associate Librarian:

• Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution OR professional terminal degree, OR international equivalent, AND

• Six years post-MLIS professional library experience

• At least 7 years of experience in a special collections or archival setting

• At least 5 years of supervisory and/or budget & program management experience. Including direct experience in budget management, capacity planning, and resource allocation.

Minimum Qualifications for the Rank of Senior Librarian:

• Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution OR professional terminal degree, OR international equivalent, AND

• Twelve years post-MLIS professional library experience

• At least 7 years of experience in a special collections or archival setting

• At least 5 years of supervisory and/or budget & program management experience. Including direct experience in budget management, capacity planning, and resource allocation.

Supervisory and/or budget experience can be concurrent with special collections experience and post-MLIS experience.

Professional Competencies

• Enthusiasm for cultivating meaningful connections with donors and dedicated to fostering strong relationships that drive impactful philanthropy.

• Demonstrated track record of enacting commitments to diversity and equity within archives and special collections, and of exercising leadership in fostering open dialogue to continuously define and implement effective practices.

• Commitment to fostering excellence in the generation, dissemination, preservation, and application of knowledge in a supportive team environment.

• Proven proficiency in managing and resolving compliance and legal inquiries pertinent to archival and special collections settings; adept at proactive management and resolution, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with the University’s Office of General Counsel in mitigating risk and developing legally sound policies and practices to fortify the department.

• Overall knowledge of the full lifecycle of collections management and use within archives and special collections.

• In-depth knowledge of professional best practices for one or more areas of SCUA’s areas of focus (University Archives, rare books, visual resources, early and modern manuscripts, archival instructional programs, conservation) with demonstrable interest in the other areas.

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Donor relations and fundraising experience with a record of achievement in obtaining grants, gifts, or awards.

• Successful grant writing and grant management experience.

• Interest or background in subject areas that reflect the University’s academic strengths and areas of SCUA collection strength.

About Special Collections and University Archives:

Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) is the primary repository for the University of Oregon’s archives, rare books, historic photographs, and one of the largest historical manuscripts collections in the Pacific Northwest. SCUA is also home to the Beach Conservation Lab, which works to conserve library materials while exposing students to conservation methods and education.

Our mission is to advance educational and research opportunities by acquiring, preserving, and making available a clearly defined set of primary sources and rare books, reflecting the written, visual, and audio history and culture of Oregon, the Pacific Northwest, and selected aspects of American and world history.

We play an active and creative role in the teaching, research, and service missions of the University, educating hundreds of students each year in SCUA’s dedicated Ken Kesey classroom and serving thousands of requests annually in the beautiful, historic, and well-equipped Paulson reading room.

SCUA is a leader and committed partner in many Library and campus-wide efforts to correct the colonial influence on our collections, descriptive practices, and physical spaces. Current initiatives include efforts to implement the Protocols for Native American materials; sponsorship of various oral history projects to document and preserve the local experience; and an ongoing partnership with the social justice group Don’t Shoot Portland to host biannual plenaries on the importance of Black Memory within the archive.

SCUA contributes substantially to intellectual life on campus, through invited talks, lectures, and the production of interpretive exhibits. SCUA’s impact extends beyond the campus community through partnerships with regional and national libraries, museums, non-profits, and other cultural heritage organizations.

Please see full position description and apply at https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/533474/giustina-director-of-special-collections-and-university-archives

University of Oregon

Job Title: Casting Assistant* / Type: Full-time – In Office (Los Angeles, CA)

Podium is the fastest-growing audiobook publishing company in the US. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment where talented professionals can thrive and bring their creativity to life. We work with bestselling authors and emerging voices to produce exceptional audiobooks. 

We are seeking a highly self-motivated, enthusiastic, and goal-oriented individual with an enthusiasm to join our casting team as a full-time casting assistant. In this entry-level role, you will play an important part in the voiceover casting process by assisting in identifying, evaluating, and selecting voice talent. The casting assistant will work with casting leads to identify talent matches for upcoming audiobook productions. You will be responsible for talent communication, scouting, vetting, and supporting the broader production team.

Key Responsibilities: 

o Scouting and recruitment of a diverse range of audiobook narration talent

o Maintain and review a database of voice actors 

o Review and analyze manuscripts, ensuring inclusive and authentic representation  

in casting choices 

o Create shortlists for all incoming productions

o Respond to incoming casting team emails

o Administrative support to the casting team 

o Assess incoming manuscripts to determine the most suitable narration style

Qualifications: 

o Bachelor’s degree in theater, publishing, or equivalent experience 

o Strong attention to detail and organization 

o Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

o Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

o Self-motivated to work in a fast-paced environment 

o An advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion 

o Committed to maintaining confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information

o Passion for romance content, acting, and storytelling 

o Current knowledge of top audiobook narration talent especially in romance genres

o Up-to-date with the latest trends in audiobook narration talent

o Exhibit a proactive approach to problem-solving

o Possess strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for collaborative teamwork

Also:

o Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

o Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite as well as Slack, Airtable, Trello, and Worksuite

o Knowledgeable about current top audiobook narration and voiceover talent

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), paid parking, paid parental leave, paid holidays, a generous vacation policy, and the ability to work from home on Monday and Friday. This role is remote two days per week and in office T-Th in El Segundo, California. 

To Apply: If you are passionate about audiobooks, romance content, or voice-over and are excited about this opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing team,  please submit your custom resume and cover letter to [email protected]. 

Podium is an audio-first entertainment studio and independent audiobook publisher that finances, develops,  produces, and distributes world-class immersive audio content. We stay on the bleeding edge of what’s trending in the audio world and as a publishing industry leader in science fiction, fantasy, and romance.

Podium is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Podium Audio

Who We Are

A confidential startup in stealth mode with private funding is producing an industry-shaping entertainment concept, best described as a hybrid between a dating app and reality TV designed for Gen-Z. Primed for significant growth, the founding team is connecting with like-minded people energized at the opportunity to bring this groundbreaking concept to life. If you are one to push boundaries, embrace new ideas, and create never done before consumer experiences, the team is looking to connect with you.

The Role

With our app launch soon approaching, the founding team is in early stages of discussions to bring on a Senior Creative Producer to grab our concept by the horns, define it, enhance it, develop it, and bring it to life in the. We are a young, internet obsessed brand. As a marketing team, we bring a lot of ourselves to work and everyone is very self sufficient. This person should be eager to build personal relationships at work to build the systems they believe will best grow our brand from new to major.

You’ll be a decision maker at a budding company, partnering with a best-in-class marketing team to shape and launch a brand with your vision: think good resources, big potential. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your creativity, leverage your connections, and see your work flourish across multiple platforms with a young, internet obsessed brand.

What You’ll Do

• Manage all things production with a team to support, from social to paid media to merch.
• The brand strategy team brings the yin, but you bring the execution yang.
• Produce our post-launch campaign assets for paid media.
• Create templates for schedules and asset delivery.
• Work with our social team to organize and produce batches of assets.
• Manage workback schedules, source vendors and build just about anything.
• Design and iterate our tech-driven casting strategy.
• Design and develop the format of our multimedia content, including participant actions and activities, to ensure audience engagement and a compelling storyline.
• Management of contestants, audience, and projects at large.
• Monitor progress and diligently inspect the quality of production to reflect brand ethos.

What You’ll Bring

• Execution expert: someone who can transform ideas into reality, with excellent taste and a creative spirit
• Organizational wizard, good connections for production/post-production resources
• Prior experience in unscripted content production, 3-7+ years preferred
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker. Ludicrous is our conventional, nonsensical is our normal
• Entrepreneurial spirit with startup experience or similar work ethics
• Proven experience with story, development, and post production
• An ability to work quickly, autonomously and effectively on a shifting playing field
• Strong interpersonal skills, without sacrificing backbone
• Editing and motion graphics skills (Avid, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere/Ae), a plus
• Willingness for some travel

What You’ll Get

• Joining a really fun office of people who love the internet
• Creative freedom and liberty to run a social presence in an absurd way
• Competitive compensation, gold standard health benefits
• Best-in-class experience to build something from the ground up
• Strong industry connections

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