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This role is a hybrid position that must sit out of Phoenix, Arizona.

The Video Production Manager will manage the video team and all video needs of the Informa Markets Health and Nutrition portfolio.

What are we looking for?

The Video Production Manager leads a team of video producers to support the video and multimedia needs of the Informa Markets Health & Nutrition portfolio. The Video Production Manager collaborates with key stakeholders on planning, ideation, and resourcing for projects that require video support. They will also help to shape processes and goals for the video team. The Video Production Manager will be working across teams within the group and will work to identify needs/challenges and work to find solutions.

The position of Video Production Manager entails comprehensive management of video production projects, including travel up to 30-35% of the time. As a key member of our team, you will lead your team on-site at our events, upskilling workshops, and provide remote support to team members as required. In this capacity, you will be entrusted with overseeing the marketing, content, and live stream teams during in-person events to ensure the timely and exemplary delivery of all video content.

Essential Job Duties:

• Strong collaborative mindset and willingness to collaborate with in-market teams.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members to ensure their professional growth while delivering compelling content.
• Lead and inspire the video producers with a confident and caring nature.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan, ideate and resource video projects.
• Proficiency in managing multiple teams and projects, ensuring they are completed within agreed-upon deadlines.
• Experience in digital video production, including motion graphics, animation, graphic design, live streaming, sound design, and post-production.
• Proficient in operating digital video cameras and related production equipment to capture high-quality video footage as needed.
• Familiarity with OBS (Open Broadcast Software) and On24 webinar platforms for streaming both live and pre-recorded content at in-person events and remotely.
• Capable of effectively managing remote team members.
• Skilled in collaborating with external partners such as freelance editors, production crews, and on-site AV support teams to meet production requirements.
• Proficient in utilizing Dropbox for managing the organization’s archive of video assets and media.
• Plan for in-person trade show events including scheduling both internal and freelance teams, support marketing and content team needs, ensuring all gear is organized and available.
• Manage video show budget at in-person events.
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a demanding environment, delivering productions promptly while upholding the highest level of quality.

Qualifications

• You have at least 5-7 years of professional video production experience and 5 years of video management experience using a project management software
• Ability to travel up to 30-35%
• Are located out of Phoenix Arizona and able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule
• Have excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud programs, Open Broadcast Software, On24 webinar platform, Microsoft and Mac OS
• Lead a team and coach them in the creation of compelling content
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work with varying and changing needs
• Are organized and detail-oriented to ensure your team meets all deadlines
• Excellent visual storyteller
• Have strong verbal/written communication skills to help lead the team’s vision
• Have a learning mentality
• Positive and solution-based attitude: Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines
• A high degree of attention to detail, specifically when handling multiple video projects, versioning, and receiving feedback from stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge of video pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Ability to continually seek innovative approaches to current process
• Results Orientation: Being persistent and showing perseverance on achieving concrete and tangible results out of personal responsibility; getting optimum results from situations and being ready to take action and show tenacity in case of obstacles or resistance
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20-25 lbs of video equipment

Additional Requirements

• Up-to-date video reel of your work or relevant examples
• Ability to speak to managerial experience within a video production environment

Additional Information

We offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and other development/training opportunities
• Health and Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, eye)
• 401K and Matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Generous PTO policy
• Work-life balance
• Additional discounts through various partnerships

We know that sometimes the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you’re excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

Informa Markets

Must Haves:

• Metadata
• What it is, how it works, why its attached to digital assets
• Need to know international standards used on photograph and video
• IPTC or Dublin Core
• Librarian or Archivist background
• Aptitude and initiative to learn new programs
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new programs to help us optimize
• Ability to write and read documentation
• Develop user guides customized for our users
• Take the time to read Adobe material, learn the program, absorb existing documentation available to us

Position Description:

Serving as a data asset librarian reporting to the AEM Manager, the AEM Producer will assist in the setup, organization, and asset maintenance of the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Digital Asset Management DAM platform, consisting of 100,000+ assets. Working with stakeholders in the accurate and consistent execution of metadata entry & tagging of creative production assets for search and workflow automation, the AEM Producer is responsible for ensuring content accuracy and scalability to increase system enablement amongst a variety of user roles and functions. These tasks require a high attention to detail and ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role requires experience working with digital assets within a large organization. You will work closely with IT, User Experience, Project Management, Marketing and Content Authors to maintain assets in a state-of-the-art Adobe DAM platform.

Responsibilities:

• Apply consistent, accurate metadata to assets to ensure maximize findability and document rights management
• Assist in the timely upkeep and consistent, accurate application of metadata schemas and enterprise-wide tagging taxonomies to support SEO, 1st party data needs for personalization and automation, and archival policies.
• Monitor quality of information in the DAM to ensure metadata, taxonomy, and rights management information is current, correct, and complete.
• Perform digital asset lifecycle maintenance such as auditing and archiving to ensure health of the DAM.
• Review internal usage analytics, process & procedure to identify operational deficiencies and translate into executable metadata and taxonomy strategy to source and apply SEO keywords for continual optimization of DAM operations.
• Assists in managing enterprise-wide content architecture and automation initiatives, developing an in-depth understanding of the full content lifecycle and stakeholder requirements for success.
• Builds awareness and understanding across functional teams through methods including conducting training sessions and assisting in onboarding and the maintenance of user guides and technical documentation.
• Monitor automated ingestion and assets uploaded by other individuals to ensure established workflows and processes are being followed and are performing successfully.
• Intake stakeholder change requests, help assess value and impact, make changes as necessary, and communicate to appropriate parties.
• Work with internal teams in monitoring and provisioning access for trusted partners via the Adobe Brand Portal.
• Assist in creating governance, process, and training documentation for future continuity in managing assets.
• Provide training and troubleshooting support for content stakeholders and business users, escalate to relevant tech partners as needed.
• Help manage user access and permissions.
• Evidence of good work habits including but not limited to being on time, following workplace policies, arriving prepared for meetings and events, being responsive and following through on all supervisor and staff requests.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree (or equivalent work experience) in Library and Information Science, Archives and Records Management, marketing communications, publishing/print production or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in digital asset management, content management, taxonomy creation, metadata, data hygiene and maintenance of a large volume of assets and related content or technical experience with library systems, DAM platforms, or other large searchable databases.
• Experience working with taxonomies and knowledge of contemporary metadata standards and schema
• Knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager (or other Adobe products) is a plus, or other digital asset management systems (Cloudinary, Canto, Extensis Portfolio, etc.), content management systems (CMS), and database systems.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, InDesign) and image optimization techniques; familiarity with video production & asset management workflows a plus.
• Strong understanding of SEO best practices and accessibility standards; knowledge of best practices for AI and automated workflows to perform rote tasks a plus.
• Process oriented, ability to think through workflows and team needs.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while delivering accurate and on-time delivery of tasks and projects.

Robert Half

Client: Gardena | https://us.gardena.com/

Description

Gardena, a division of the Husqvarna Group and Orbit Irrigation’s parent company, is looking for a full-time Amazon Marketplace Manager (Hybrid schedule) that can work heavily with Amazon and other Internet and retail.com partners. Why should you come work at Gardena? Because we are helping passionate gardeners Realize Their Gardening Dreams through Conservation and Sustainability by developing and manufacturing innovative gardening products.

Are you ready to help passionate gardeners Realize Their Gardening Dreams?

Are you ready to be part of the brand that is Shaping Great Experiences by creating products of premium Quality?

Are you seeking an employer that Embraces Sustainability?

Do you have a Passion for Innovation and want to be on a team that drives Innovation in the gardening market?

These are Gardena’s core values and are lived by our team members each day!

A Day in the Life of the Amazon Marketplace Manager

The Amazon Marketplace Manager is responsible for growing Gardena’s online sales across Amazon and retail.com partners such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Costco, and more. They will maximize Gardena’s presence online by implementing optimal product line-ups that are easy to shop and supported by outstanding content, putting an emphasis on building the presence on Amazon and other Internet and e-commerce retail sites. The Amazon Marketplace Manager will be responsible for building relationships of trust with each account and managing all aspects of the business relationship. They will work closely with marketing management to build campaigns that drive awareness and conversion, using knowledge of Amazon and other Internet and e-commerce retail sites to do so.

What are the requirements for this position?

5+ years of experience in managing E-Commerce Sales, including extensive experience in working with Amazon and other Internet retail sites

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field from an accredited university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Deep understanding of the Amazon business model, including both Vendor Central and Seller Central Platforms

Knowledge in the discipline of online commerce, from discoverability to shopping experience to customer retention and repurchase strategies

Understanding of technologies underpinning the in-cart purchase experience and how to optimize for through-put and reduce abandonment

Ability to improve the performance of our digital assets to create a world-class customer experience online

Capable of identifying key drivers of suboptimal site performance and define efforts and requirements to drive site performance improvements

Capable of designing pages and navigation that are optimal for an e-commerce experience

Are you qualified for this position? If yes, apply NOW!

Are there any preferred qualifications?

Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ) Certification

We offer great benefits:

Hybrid opportunity!

Competitive pay (salaried), plus bonus

A free onsite healthcare clinic

Flexible office hours (standard M-F, 8 AM to 5 PM)

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurances

Life insurance

Long- and short-term disability insurances

Employee discounts on Orbit and Husqvarna products

Subsidized UTA ECO pass (Frontrunner, Trax, & buses)

And more!

Job Responsibilities:

Manges relationships with Amazon and retail.com partners such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Costco, etc.

Leads projects and initiatives related to retailers’ product content, product detail pages, e-commerce, and marketing/sales

Ensures Gardena’s e-commerce platform is leveraging best-in-class technology and practices to drive high rates of traffic, conversion, and revenue

Leads Gardena’s Search Engine Optimization (SEO) efforts, ensuring that our products and brand remain highly discoverable across all major retail search experiences

Manage Internet and .com marketing activities including Pay Per Click (PPC) campaigns, social, digital advertising, Google Ads, Email campaigns, direct mail, new lower price (NLP) promotions, and other digital marketing activities.

Lists new products and focuses on conversion rate optimization for said product pages. This may include search engine optimization (SEO), copy, creative photography/video, and review optimization, etc.

Travels to customers corporate office working directly with Ecommerce buyers to ensure we are in sync with retail.

Attend and participate in managers meetings/trade shows/reviews/trainings/store walks and other activities as needed.

Develops and approves all retail E-commerce annual forecasts

Provides Ecommerce leadership and direction to the sales team

Conducts sufficient market and product research to stay current of the direction of market and product trends

Reviews, develops, and reports on the performance of retail Ecommerce activity

Operates with assigned budget

About Gardena

Based in Ulm, Germany, Gardena is the preferred brand for millions of home and garden owners worldwide when it comes to garden care. That is because Gardena offers a complete range of all that is required – whether it’s watering systems, pumps, lawn care, robotics, smart system, tree and shrub care, garden tools, soil cultivation or city gardening. Today Gardena is the leading brand for high-quality garden tools in Europe and represented in more than 80 countries all over the world. It takes an emotional approach to address those who regard their own garden as a “living space close to nature” and a place of well-being, recreation, and fun. Gardena was founded in 1961 and has been a division of the Husqvarna Group since 2007. Our mission is to help passionate gardeners Realize Their Gardening Dreams!

Learn more at:

https://us.gardena.com/

https://www.orbitonline.com/

https://www.husqvarnagroup.com/en/

Gardena is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices. Gardena prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment against race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Gardena also participates in E-Verify. Reference checks are a prerequisite for employment. All offers are contingent on completion of a drug screening and may be contingent on completion of a criminal background check. All successful candidates must provide original documents that will establish their identity and eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Qualifications

Bachelors or better in Sales or related field.

Extensive experience in working with Amazon vendor and seller central platforms

5 years: Experience in managing E-Commerce Sales

Legacy Talent Partners

The Associate Creative Production Manager / Designer’s primary role is designing and building digital and video ad mockups for sales proposals and pre-sales materials. The applicant should have a solid understanding of web, mobile, motion, and interactive graphic design. Must be able to communicate design vision and deliver strong visual recommendations supported by strategic rationale. Applicants must have advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator). Familiarity with the Celtra ad creator platform is preferred.

The Associate Creative Production Manager / Designer’s secondary role will be production management: overseeing the ideation and production of pre-sale creative materials (mostly ad mockups) from a team of designers. Responsibilities include coupling the Media Agency’s KPIs to create bespoke mockups that engage and perform, creative strategy, concepting, art direction, managing, maintaining, and monitoring the creative workflow and production process, assigning projects, and communicating feedback from internal clients to the Creative Solutions team. This person will ensure that industry-leading personalized video and cross-device display ad comps are completed on time and within scope.

The candidate will work with the other Production Managers to help commercialize, brand, and educate with respect to the custom creative offerings from Aki. This person will also concept and develop new processes, products, specs, and training materials.

Candidates must have great interpersonal skills, be able to handle a fast-paced environment, oversee multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize effectively. This is a unique opportunity to work with a team of designers, motion graphics designers and editors, developers, sales planners, and sales reps.

Design Responsibilities Include:

• Ideate and collaborate with Creative, Sales Planning, Marketing, and Sales teams for pitches and RFPs
• Design static mock-ups for cross-device rich media (phone/tablet/desktop/CTV/ DOOH)
• Ensure that the creative vision can be realized from a technical standpoint.
• Assemble Google / PowerPoint slides

Management Responsibilities Include:

• Sales Force pre-sale (RFP requests and Proactive Sales requests) queue monitoring and management (receive, assign, and management)
• Asset review and management
• Oversee the creation of interactive rich media and personalized video advertising mockups
• Develop and maintain different tactics for obtaining relevant assets
• Assist other Creative Managers with project timelines
• Ideate and collaborate with creative, marketing, and sales teams for pitches and RFP
• Work with Creative Directors on monthly reporting and Creative Strategy

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in digital advertising, graphic design and or mobile design
• Knowledge of interactive and digital video advertising methods and principles
• General understanding of Rich Media, Digital + Interactive Video, and HTML
• Knowledge of video and rich media programmatic ecosystem constructs and delivery methods
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite / Slides, MS Excel / PowerPoint
• Knowledge of scalable design principles
• Basic understanding of video optimization and streaming media
• Multi-tasking capabilities
• Strong organization and presentation abilities
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong visual and interactive design skills
• Experience working closely with or within creative / production agencies and a strong knowledge of their business practices
• Strategic omnichannel experience
• Prior experience with Content Management Systems.
• Prior experience with Salesforce and Celtra platforms

About the Company

Aki Technologies powered by Inmar empowers brands and retailers to reach people by targeting pivotal moments in the consumer journey with personalized advertising. With four personalization patents, Aki’s award-winning technology dynamically tailors ads in the moment based on region, weather, buying preferences, and other historical and present factors. This ensures a more relevant ad experience that drives stronger campaign results.

Aki Technologies

Pinnacle Advertising is looking for a detail-oriented, driven, team player to join our Tier 2 Account Services team. The Account Coordinator (“AC”) position reports to the Project Management Supervisor and Tier 2 Director, while working with other Tier 2 Account Service team members. This is a hybrid work environment, reporting to our Schaumburg, IL office location 1-2 days/week.

The Account Coordinator acts as the hub of all advertising requests and needs for our clients. You will be the go-to person within the agency to help support all requests and deliverables for our Tier 2 Dealer Ad Association. The Account Coordinator role will have limited client contact and is primarily responsible for working with internal departments to execute client deliverables including production and monthly reoccurring tasks and projects.

This is a great opportunity to learn the Automotive Agency business and develop in the Tier 2 Account Services department to master and move into other areas of the department, including client and vendor relations, in-depth understanding of business concepts, practices, and procedures as they interface with different departments within the Agency.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Gain a full understanding of how to properly use our project management system to effectively communicate with all agency departments.
• Follow a job/project from beginning to end and retain all information or research needed to complete the job or project, whether it be contacting a client, vendor, the account service team, digital support teams, and/or other Pinnacle departments.
• Communicate effectively with the Account Services, Creative, Production and Media Departments to move work/projects through the Agency’s processes.
• Develop the skills to work with the Account Service and the Creative Teams on conceptual and creative ideas for ads.
• Assist in developing client offers & disclaimers for advertising.
• Ensure that each ad is proofed for spelling, grammar, phone numbers, content and dates. Proof all assigned ads and receive final approval from compliance and/or Account Team Lead before ad is sent to the client/vendor partner. Proof confirmations to ensure that correct information was sent to the vendor.
• Meet expectations in understanding of Automotive Advertising Rules & Regulations (Legal) by State/Region and Manufacturer Advertising Compliance/Supplemental Guidelines.
• Develop an understanding on how Manufacturer Advertising Compliance/Supplemental Guidelines directly influence our advertising.
• Assist senior team members manage account services duties and monthly tasks.
• Gain an understanding of AC’s duties within the production process for TV/Radio/Video and manage these duties for Account Team.
• Maintain current content and specials pages on clients’ websites as well as website compliance.
• Understand how client budgets/flowcharts will be utilized within the AC role and updating/actualizing wholesale and production summaries monthly.
• Responsible for billing duties, include entering Production and Non-Broadcast Media Orders, tracking monthly vendor invoices. Checking over clients’ draft bills to ensure all entries are in.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus on business administration or related field
• Internship experience strongly preferred
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & SharePoint)
• Excellent organization, presentation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and meet critical deadlines
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to function well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-service experience a plus
• Automotive industry experience a plus

Pinnacle Advertising is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, medical condition or other characteristics protected by state or federal law, is prohibited.

Pinnacle Advertising

Bay.org, is a 501c3 non-profit environmental conservation organization with multiple branches including the Smithsonian affiliated Aquarium of the Bay, the Bay Model, the Bay Institute, Bay Academy, Eco Expeditions and Studio Aqua are unified under one mission to protect, restore and inspire conservation of San Francisco Bay and its watershed, from the Sierra to the Sea. 

You will be primarily responsible for the development of Marketing, Sales, and PR strategy and tactics to enable attainment of attendance, revenue and EBITDA goals. You’ll lead the day-to-day group sales, events, promotions, membership, and public relations efforts to deliver business targets. With a constant eye on attendance and other key business metrics, you will be a hands-on leader who designs, leads, and executes shifts in strategy to reach established targets. To be effective and successful, you will provide strategic thinking, departmental leadership, partnership, and executional excellence in delivering organization goals.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop annual sales, marketing, and public relations plans; executing plans to deliver targets. 
• Manage the operating calendar, attendance mix and capacity, and admission prices based on historical data, market conditions, trends, and competitive activity. 
• Provide ongoing monitoring of organization performance and goal attainment; recommending shifts in strategies and tactics as necessary to ensure financial plan attainment. 
• Coordinate marketing campaigns to deliver on brief; serving as point-of-contact with all departments in the development of plans and content as needed. 
• Create and lead a team of sales and marketing professionals who serve to enable the achievement of business objectives. 
• Oversee the development and implementation of the aquarium’s membership program, providing strategic guidance to assure successful delivery of channel objectives. 
• Oversee the development and implementation of the promotions strategy and plan which leverages brand assets and paid/earned/owned media to establish Aquarium of the Bay as a brand of choice with our target guest and drive visitation. 
• Oversee the development and implementation of the annual group sales plan providing strategic guidance to assure successful delivery of channel objectives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of all public relations and social media strategies and tactics. 
• Oversee the implementation of all sponsorship agreements.
• Review and approve advertising strategy, campaign briefs, creative concepts, and media mix, weight, and timing;.
• Plan and administer the annual Marketing budget. 
• Lead the development of consumer research and utilize existing tools and data to uncover insights, guide marketing strategy and identify growth opportunities. 
• Lead the process to identify, develop and promote new product including new exhibit concepts, events, limited time offerings, and up-sell opportunities. Play a key role in the development of the strategic plan for the guest experience. 
• Represent the Aquarium in the local community, tourism partners, national zoological networks, and at industry-related meetings and conferences. 
• Purposefully develop all direct reports through an ongoing commitment to growth; creating an environment of clarity in expectation, praise/recognition, and accountability. 
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in a field of business or marketing (or equivalent years of experience in related field). 
• 10+ years progressive marketing experience required. 
• Minimum 4 years of leadership experience required. 
• Experience in attractions, theme parks, museums, or sports franchises, preferred. 
• Business leadership demonstrated through patience, kindness, trust, unselfishness, truthfulness, forgiveness, dedication, and humility. 
• Highly organized with strong verbal and written communications skills. 
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team. 
• Ability to travel locally to attend expos and networking events both during and outside of scheduled hours. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some weekends, evenings, and holidays. 

HOURS & COMPENSATION

• Salary: $85,000 – $105,000 per annum (doe) plus Benefits per Employee Handbook
• Work Hours: Mon– Fri. 9AM to 5 PM
• Location: 55 Francisco Street, Suite 330, San Francisco, California 
• There may be nights and weekend events that may require your attendance.

BENEFITS

• Health benefits following 60 days of employment. We provide Health, Dental, Vision and Life/Long Term Disability coverage.
• A 403 (b) Savings Plan (employee contributed) is available from first day of employment.
• A company cellphone and laptop will be provided.
• $215 per month allotment for transit or a parking pass is included (allowances are subject to payroll tax).

Aquarium of the Bay

ACCOUNT MANAGER, Luxury Events; Sports; Entertainment – Black Flower Agency

LOCATION: Must be based in the New York City or Tri-State areas. 

Hybrid position: will be in the NYC office up to four days a week.

If you meet the following qualifications, please submit a cover letter including salary expectation and resume.

• 6 years of agency or client-based account management experience (specific disciplines must include event management or hospitality)
• Passion for events, hospitality, luxury lifestyle sectors, and digital marketing and/or strategic communications. Interest/ knowledge in luxury fashion, culture, entertainment, wellness, or sports is a plus.

Black Flower Agency, www.blackfloweragency, is a NYC-based experiential marketing and

events agency and a key United States business unit of global company MCI Group (www.mci-group.com) which is based in Geneva, Switzerland. We innovate live and digital strategies creating brand engagement with the greatest emotional impact. With the highest level of servicing at our core, we define success through uncompromised excellence in everything we do.

We innovate live and digital strategies creating brand engagement with the greatest emotional impact. With the highest level of servicing at our core, we define success through uncompromised excellence in everything we do. The candidate must have a strong passion with a desire for career growth in the event production, luxury event hospitality, experiential marketing, and client servicing. 

Primary Job Duties

• Collaborative efforts with an existing experiential events account team with focus on luxury fashion, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle

• Conceptualize, manage, and organize high-end experiential event activation from intimate to broadscale, inclusive of engaging with clients, primary event partners, venues, vendors, internal and external teams

• Assist on hospitality event activations tied to white-glove VIP ground transportation logistics, five-star hotel room block management, gifting, guest hospitality and interaction with high net-worth and/or high-profile individuals, and premium guest activity conceptualization, planning, and activation

• Develop client relationships and maintain ongoing communication throughout experiential planning and execution 

• Work across a diverse set of projects simultaneously, planning and executing assignments that are on strategy, on time and on budget

• Ideating and pitching new experiential concepts and programming that align with brand strategy by delivering thoughtful, polished client presentations 

• Leveraging existing contacts and utilizing independent research to identity new contacts; outreach to potential partners to develop experiential programming for clients  

• Oversee event related responsibilities including but not limited to: research, logistics planning, proposal development, venue and vendor sourcing, creative/collateral development, ticketing management, project timeline tracking, budget tracking and reconciliation 

• Development and submission of event marketing, promotional copy and imagery

• Development of program/event materials: production reports, safety protocols, sales submission forms, training documents, registration forms, tickets/credentials, guest lists, guest itineraries, recaps, etc.

• Ensure event concepts and creative are aligned with brand guidelines 

• Development and production of event creative elements: branding, décor, tablescapes, lighting design, floral, gifting, signage, menu selection, print collateral, etc.

• Assist with event ramp-up and on-site set-up/breakdown

• On-site event management and point of contact for attending clients and high net worth guests, ensuring level of service is impeccable and adheres to best practice standards

• Assist with the management of junior account staff

Account Manager should possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• 6 years of agency or client-based account management experience (specific disciplines must include event management or hospitality)

• Passion for events, hospitality, luxury lifestyle sectors, and digital marketing and/or strategic communications. Interest/ knowledge in luxury fashion, culture, entertainment, wellness, or sports is a plus.

• Creative and “outside the box” thinking 

• Ability to anticipate and quickly respond to the needs and requirements of Agency clients  

• Must have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast paced, dynamically changing environment

• Outstanding customer service and firm understanding of white glove guest hospitality  

• “In-event” troubleshooting skills

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment but also exercise and act upon independent judgment with vision, confidence, and a discerning eye towards delivering “experiences” and not just events

Travel

Ability to travel – both domestically and internationally – and work nights and weekend events required

Salary: $75,000 to $90,000

Benefit Summary

MCI USA is an established, family-friendly company offering outstanding benefits and significant growth opportunities. 

• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays, including closure Christmas Eve – New Year’s Day
• 401K
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplementary Insurances
• Employer paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer paid Family Building Benefit (fertility, adoption, & surrogacy)
• Employer paid Mental Health Benefit
• Pet Discount Program

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

MCI USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

BIPOC applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Black Flower Agency

Seaver Marketing Group- a sports marketing firm based in San Diego, California- operates an annual sports industry conference, the National Sports Forum, as well as educates and connects sports industry professionals on a year-round basis through the NSF Virtual Summit Series and the NSF Virtual Hosted Buyer Expo. Currently in its twenty-seventh year, the National Sports Forum is the largest multi-sport, inter-league gathering of sports team marketing, sales, sponsorship, and fan entertainment executives in North America. The conference and trade show features presentations and networking opportunities for top executives from all major sports teams, leagues, and organizations, including MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, Motorsports, and collegiate athletics. The NSF Virtual Summits are a series of virtual events that keeps NSF attendees connected on a year-round basis to discuss best practices, share ideas, and network with their peers. The NSF Virtual Hosted Buyer Expo is an annual hosted buyer event where the NSF sets 1:1 virtual meeting between vendors/service suppliers in the sports industry and team-side executives interested in learning about new services. 

About the Position:

The Business Development Coordinator position at Seaver Marketing Group will be responsible for researching and producing sales leads for the National Sports Forum, NSF Virtual Summits, and the NSF Virtual Hosted Buyer Expo. This position will also require the candidate to compile a weekly sales lead list sent directly to the Director of Business Development of the National Sports Forum. By learning from the ground up, the candidate will learn the entire process of sponsorship sales/activation and eventually, if the fit is right, can practice what has been learned.

Specific Responsibilities: 

• Researching and drafting sponsorship leads for the National Sports Forum, NSF Virtual Summits, and NSF Virtual Hosted Buyer Expo.
• Assist with the 2023 National Sports Forum Trade Show and other revenue generating programs—including finding and developing new sales leads for potentially new exhibitors that would benefit from gaining exposure to the NSF audience because of becoming involved with the National Sports Forum
• Selling Attendee Badges, Trade Show Booths, and Sponsorships to prospective companies for the National Sports Forum
• Selling Attendee Badges and Sponsorships to prospective companies for the NSF Virtual Summits
• Selling 1:1 meeting bundles to prospective companies for the NSF Virtual Hosted Buyer Expo
• Keeping an updated list of potential future partners
• Assist with Sponsorship Activation and assuring that all sponsorship contracts are activated and fulfilled.
• Other writing, production, and administrative duties as assigned.

Education: 

• Graduate from a bachelor’s program in Business Administration or related field.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements: 

• Outstanding writing ability 
• Excellent communication and public relations skills
• Ability to meet deadlines. 
• Detail oriented 
• Superb time management skills
• Ability to follow directions, execute a vision, and think “outside the box”
• Maturity, good judgment, and exceptional attitude
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop) 

This position is ideal for a recent college graduate looking to get experience and work in the professional sports industry. This is a FULL TIME (40 hrs/week) in-office position with a $24,000 base salary + 10% commission structure. This position is open IMMEDIATELY. To this, we offer Paid Time Off and Medical/Dental Insurance. If you are interested, please respond via email with a resume AND cover letter that expresses your interest in the position and outlines your schedule availability.

The National Sports Forum

Event Coordinator

Chicken N Pickle, the hottest new entertainment concept in town, is looking for an Event Coordinator. Our brand is that of a rambunctious, multi-generational family that works hard and plays even harder. We are driven to provide our employees with a supportive, meaningful work environment by bringing all voices to the table and providing opportunities for mentorship with career growth. We are looking for individuals to help grow our concept. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

As an Event Coordinator, you’ll provide outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment by answering incoming guest calls and assisting with a variety of inquiries about the venue, pickleball, events, etc. Event Coordinators will have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to keep cool under pressure to ensure the Guests have an extraordinary experience.

Responsibilities:

● Demonstrate and believe in Chicken N Pickle’s core values: Authenticity, Community, Connection, Integrity and Quality

● Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion

● Manage inbound events requests (key accounts are sent to Sales)

● Contribute to the overall sales team goals by meeting and exceeding personal quotas, monthly, quarterly and annually

● Manage all assigned leads with a sense of urgency, accuracy and professionalism

○ Create, manage and confirm event bookings within CRM system including the documentation of all prospect and event client communication with great attention to detail

○ Act as a point of contact to key accounts as they arrive for their events

○ Monitor, track and follow up on leads along tentative bookings

○ Call upon contacts to see what went well and what could be improved

○ Foster client relationships through ongoing communication to ensure repeat business or referrals

● Demonstrate the ability to negotiate and problem solve to close the sale

● Identify opportunities for selling/upselling

● Develop a strategy to cultivate client relationships through ongoing communication to ensure repeat business or referrals

● Utilize and create reports and dashboards to ensure personal and department Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) are being met or exceeded

Communication:

● Communicate with the Event Hostess and Event Manager on event details, changes/updates to allow for a successful event execution by Operations and the Culinary Team

● Maintain and ensure the BEOs have all the required information

● Communicate any changes/updates to events for a successful event execution by Operations and the Culinary team

● Attendance in BEO/Operations meetings along with other meetings

Character Traits:

● Manage an independent work schedule with integrity and as expected

● Eager to learn new sales skills

● Contribute to a collaborative environment with the Sales Team and other departments within the restaurant

● Maintain a calm, even-tempered, customer-focused demeanor

● Understand processes and the ability to find information quickly

● Ability to work for and lean into a start-up mentality

Key Qualifications:

● 2+ years previous sales experience in hospitality, restaurant or entertainment venue focus on event sales

● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

● Excellent self-accountability for high personal standards of conduct and professionalism

● Ability to communicate effectively with guests, return guests, co-workers and management

● Flexible in approach; can readily adapt to business and team needs and changes

● Process oriented, highly organized, fast and accurate and able to work under pressure

● Excellent interpersonal and people skills as well as verbal and written communication skills

● Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new software programs

● Ability to multi-task and problem-solve

● Capable of managing multiple projects/programs simultaneously

● Working evenings, weekends and holidays may be required for this position, as well as assisting in the restaurant on an as-needed basis.

● Bachelor’s Degree in Sales/Marketing or Business, preferred’

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000 +Commission

Chicken N Pickle

Celebrity Cruises Entertainment

No matter what your talents are, either on stage or behind the scenes, Celebrity Cruises Entertainment offers on board careers from all aspects of the entertainment industry. We are looking for talented individuals who wish to utilize and grow their skills in a diverse team environment while delivering five-star entertainment to our guests all around the world!

Position Summary:

(Note: This position is to work on board one of our ships)

This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the technical integrity of all produced entertainment and venues. Maintains standards and performance level of technical production personnel throughout the vessel by providing leadership and guidance for all Entertainment Technicians and Managers. Oversees Technical strategy and ensures all venues run efficiently and at expected standards. Identifies the required areas of work by performing the duties described below either personally or through subordinate supervisors.

The Entertainment Technical Director (ETDC) is responsible for the overall maintenance, upkeep, safe operation, and training of the ship’s technical equipment. This includes all sound, lighting, performer flying, and stage automation systems.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in entertainment or theatrical management (stage, technical or production) from an accredited university or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in entertainment technical management.
• Experience with multi-unit management in entertainment back of house.
• Advanced operation, maintenance and technical knowledge of varied lighting, sound, rigging, and automation systems required.
• Experience with stage automation and entertainment rigging. Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering, components, and system design.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work positively and cooperatively in a diverse team environment to meet overall established timeframes.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with department heads, coworkers, and other shipboard employees to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• High level of ability to successfully accomplish several tasks under pressure and fixed time constraints.
• Working knowledge of computers, Internet access, and the ability to navigate within a variety of software packages such as Excel, Word, or related programs.
• Previous cruise line experience a plus.
• TAIT technology experience is preferred.

Operational Effectiveness:

• Create clear and concise maintenance and inspection schedules for Entertainment Operators and Staff in conjunction with the Stage & Production Manager and Venue Production Managers.
• Create clear and concise schedules for the Entertainment Staff & Operators. Schedules are to be communicated and distributed to team members in a timely fashion.
• Creates technical reports (EOV & Deficiency Reports) on all technical equipment and technical staff each voyage.
• Liaise with Cruise Director, Stage & Production Manager, and Venue Production Manager to schedule and coordinate all maintenance calls for the ship’s lighting, sound, performer flying and stage automation systems.
• Attend and support Key A’ Driver events throughout the ship as needed by the Cruise Director, Stage & Production Manager or Venue Production Manager.
• Responsible for the supervision and performance management of the Entertainment Operators and Entertainment Staff. Will converse with the Venue Production Managers and Stage & Production Manager to input performance appraisal and disciplinary actions for Operators & Staff.
• Responsible for operating the stage automation system and performer flying system in the Celebrity Theatre for rehearsals and performances. Responsible for training and rehearsing the Stage & Production Manager on being the secondary automation/rigging operator.
• Responsible for the upkeep, repair, maintenance, and inspections for all entertainment technical equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring the Entertainment Operators are correctly using and operating technical equipment during rehearsals and performances. Will ensure all Operators are scheduled to cross train with other operators to learn all shows during rehearsal times in the main theatre so there are backups for each position should the need arise.
• Oversees with Entertainment Operator Fly the safe use of aerial and automation systems in the Celebrity Theatre and the alternative entertainment venues ensuring only produced/approved material and equipment is utilized.
• Supervise stage resets alongside the Cast and AV team to ensure scenery, props and equipment are set up/struck at appropriate times in the Celebrity Theatre and entertainment venues.
• Liaise with ship-wide department managers and supervisors to fulfill tech requests through the tech request process.
• Liaise with the Cruise Director, Stage & Production Manager, Venue Production Managers, Broadcast Manager, and other department heads on a regular basis.
• Jointly responsible (with the Stage & Production Manager) for all entertainment technical facilities including backstage, dressing rooms, quick changes, AV lockers and stores, wardrobe facilities, etc. Will ensure all areas are kept clean and tidy by Cast and AV members, that all shipboard Safety and SQM policies are met, and report maintenance issues through IssueTrax as needed.
• Work closely and communicate with the managers and Entertainment Operators to ensure all alternative entertainment venue equipment is in good working order.
• Administrative tasks which should include (but is not limited to):
• Creating daily schedules for the Entertainment Operators and Staff.
• Creating and updating equipment reports (EOV’s and Deficiency Report).
• Update and monitor effective time keeping (Kronos) for Entertainment Operators and Staff.
• Create and input disciplinary actions and appraisals for the Entertainment Operators and Staff.
• Process and schedule technical requests.
• Create Fleet Visitor requests for technical vendors, crew visitors, and others as required.
• Work closely and communicate with the Venue Production Manager and Stage & Production Manager to ensure the Audio Visual and Entertainment team have the required resources to complete their jobs – create Crunch Time orders as required.
• Updating OCIMS with safety observations as required.

Celebrity Cruises, Inc.