Minnesota Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Social Media Manager

Summary:

We have an opportunity for a Social Media Manager to work on a one-year assignment (intended plan to extend for 2 or 3 years) for a healthcare client in the Minneapolis metro area. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative team, responsible for managing and growing the company’s presence on various social media platforms, create and execute social media strategies, develop and curate engaging and visually appealing content, and measure and report on the success of your campaigns. If you are a go-getter with social media experience, this is the role for you! This position is full-time, mostly remote, with some in office time as necessary.

Ideal Skills:

• Strong understanding of all social media channels
• Proficient in Office 365, Asana, and other necessary tools
• Knowledge of writing and content creation, ideally specific to healthcare
• Detail oriented
• Passion for finding and telling impactful stories

Responsibilities:

• Content strategy and development driven by data and audience insights
• Use data to drive both placement of content and to help make decisions on targeting specific audiences
• Analyze past social media activity and engagement to determine what types of posts and content to prioritize going forward
• Report on and evaluate social campaigns, including translating campaign highlights to insights for future work
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to achieve business goals
• Identify new social media trends and insights
• Present new tools and technologies opportunities to marketing and business leadership
• Implement necessary campaign adjustments
• Manage social media channels
• Content strategy and development
• Partner closely with the content strategist
• Align social media strategy with business and brand strategies
• Consult on and manage an ongoing social content calendar for all relevant social media channels
• Collaborate with internal and external creative team to create and curate high-quality, relevant social content
• Maintain a deep understanding of the organization’s identity and target positioning with core audiences
• Be a steward for the organization’s brand; ensure brand voice and personality comes through in all social posts and conversations
• Strong knowledge of social content best practices and content specifications across all social channels

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field

3+ years of experience in social media marketing

Proficiency with social media engagement tools

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask

**LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE** Client is located in the Minneapolis metro.

Creatis

ROLE: PR Manager  

REPORTS TO: PR Director or VP of Public Relations  

PURPOSE: The PR Manager brings quick-thinking, passion and leadership to Lola Red’s core services: Public Relations, Influencer Marketing, and Social Media Strategy. Working alongside account managers and team members, you’ll set the direction for achieving clients’ KPIs and answering the questions of what’s next. You connect the dots on what challenges are faced, what goals need to be met, and the strategy to get there. You’re an active leader that can guide coordinators, interns, and managers to be the best PR professional partners to our clients and partners. And, you have a natural passion for learning, growing and the 24-hour news cycle we live, eat, and breath. At Lola Red, we weren’t just founded by an entrepreneur, we all carry that spirit and are going for the next big thing. 

FOCUS:  

• 20% team management, education and oversight  
• 30% strategic public relations guidance and leadership for clients and new business proposals
• 50% public relations and communication execution for Lola Red clients 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Develop and execute integrated public relations campaigns including media relations, influencer marketing, and social and digital strategy that make our clients seen by target audiences 
• Collaborate with new business team to establish strategic public relations proposals for new clients  
• Work with account teams to achieve client KPIs that support client satisfaction, growth and retention  
• Deliver strong storytelling and messaging practices that effectively highlight client’s brands 
• Ability to gain quick understanding of client industries, trends and potential crises 
• Maintain knowledge on a client’s budget and allotted hours to effectively manage and  complete tasks at hand while maintaining profitability  
• Participate in weekly departmental EOS L10 meetings to align public relations department, measure success, identify areas of concern and establish necessary solutions
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with key members of the media and influencers on behalf of Lola Red and its clients
• Knowledge in earned, owned and paid channels and how to align clients with the right approach
• Understanding of influencer marketing strategies and execution across social media platforms 
• Act as a mentor to all members of the public relations team to help them grow personally and professionally  
• Conduct weekly, monthly and annual status reviews with members of the public relations  team that align with Lola Red’s overall EOS review process  
• Demonstrate leadership through manager group to address company issues and develop solutions
• Maintain positive work atmosphere by demonstrating Lola Red’s core values: 
• We are professional partners
• We lead with honesty and transparency 
• We embrace challenges and play to win
• We are all in

REQUIREMENTS:  

• 5-7 years professional experience in public relations, media relations, communication
• 3+ years prior agency experience preferred   
• 3+ years of client-facing interaction and management of strategic public relations,  marketing or communications strategies 
• Strong understanding of current public relations strategies, including influencer marketing and media relations 
• Proven leadership in managing, guiding and successfully developing a team  
• Degree in public relations, strategic communications, digital marketing and/or communications a plus
• Strong project management and budgeting skills
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously in an entrepreneurial business environment

Lola Red

Mediahub Worldwide is a global media planning and buying company with over 900 employees worldwide. We are an award-winning agency built for challenger brands – those disrupting the status quo and looking to reinvent how to reach consumers and measure success. Our smart and nimble team consists of key verticals including Insights + Action (Comms), P3 (Search, Paid Social & Programmatic), and our creative media group, the R+D (Radical + Disruptive) Lab, which specializes in working with avant-garde media partners to develop ideas that consumers seek out, share and talk about.

As one of the three major Interpublic media agencies (NYSE: IPG), we are powered by the buying and intelligence power of Magna Global and the data and tech backbone of Kinesso. We’re proud to have been named Adweek’s 2018 U.S. Media Agency of the Year and Ad Age’s 2019 and 2020 Media Agency of the Year.

Our mission? To be an agency that attracts, retains, and promotes outstanding employees of all backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities while fostering an accepting, antiracist culture and atmosphere where all employees can do their best work and feel safe, fulfilled and appreciated. We hope you will join us!

Position Overview

The Planning team builds and maintains strong client relationships. Their focus is to think strategically about the business, develop business by building opportunities and actively contribute to the planning process. This team effectively problem solves, generates innovative solutions and displays energy and passion for the work presented. Mediahub strives to challenge the status quo by consistently looking beyond the quantitative. To be most successful at Mediahub, you must be organized, creative, and confident to support media issues relative to your account(s).

The successful candidate must also maintain a positive attitude in the face of a constantly changing environment. Must be a problem solver and professional in all communications both inside the agency and with clients.

Assistant Media Planners must have the ability to juggle multiple projects and should be driven, detail-oriented, amicable, a strong collaborator and hungry to do great work.

Responsibilities

The role of Assistant Media Planner will be responsible for planning traditional and digital media channels. The Assistant Media Planner’s main role is to work closely with Planner(s) in developing and maintaining media plans while absorbing as much media knowledge as possible.

• Inputting of buys, trafficking for digital buys, Media Authorizations, issuing of Insertion Orders, initial understanding and assistance (as needed) with Billing Process, updating team status documents and working across the internal cross functional teams (Video Investments, R&D Labs, creative, etc.).
• Beginning to help with evaluation of media (OTT, TV, Cinema, OLV, Print, OOH, etc..).
• Additional tasks include Reach/Frequency runs (IMS Tools) and Pulling target information from MRI, SCOUT (our Mediahub proprietary tool).
• Taking notes during all meetings and disseminating them for final review before being sent to the larger team.
• You are the conduit for your team in setting up media rep meetings for the team and ensuring that calendars are up-to-date for these meetings (description of the meetings, who we are meeting with, goals of meeting).
• You will be pulling other syndicated research such as competitive runs, social conversation as well as assisting with pacing and reporting.
• As you grow in this role you will be taking on some partner negotiations with oversight and assistance from your Planners and Supervisors as well as starting to assist with preparing/writing of slides for our presentation decks.
• Assists in budget reporting, flowchart development, status report writing, invoice clearing and payment approval.
• Assists in quarterly competitive spending reports for appropriate clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business administration/marketing preferred.
• No agency experience required. Internship or relevant coursework. Creative environment is a plus.
• Desire to learn new things, both formally and informally.
• Passion to collaborate in a creative environment.
• Ability to work on several projects at once.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Power Point
• Advanced Word, Excel and Writing Skills

About You

• You are a great interpersonal communicator and are able to effectively communicate with others within not only Mediahub but within the broader agency as well.
• You are able to adapt to working with people/team members with different work styles and able to work within a multi-supervisory environment as needed.
• You are positive, promote kindness and contribute to the overall culture of Mediahub. Your goal is to not only see yourself grow but to see others do well as well.
• You are able to demonstrate the ability to successfully multi-task, manage your time and show superb organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• As you work building your skill set as an Assistant Media Planner you are more and more able to take initial direction, then transition into a more independent work style.
• As you continue to grow, we will be looking for emerging proficiencies such as intuition, creativity, leadership (showing independent initiative, professionalism and improved performance pace.

The salary range for this position is $45,000-$50,000.

Where you are paid within this range depends 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 your background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Here at Mediahub Worldwide, we believe that being together in person creates an energy that allows for innovation and collaboration. With that said, we are committed to remaining flexible and embrace different ways of working. As of January 2023, Mediahub Worldwide has adopted a flex work model in which employees work from their dedicated office at least one day per week.

BENEFITS OF JOINING Mediahub Worldwide:

One of our primary goals is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our compensation plan includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• We believe that being together in person creates an energy that allows for innovation and collaboration. With that said, we are committed to remaining flexible and embrace different ways of working. Mediahub Worldwide has adapted a flex work model which requires you to be within commutable distance of your dedicated company office (within 2 hours).
• Healthcare Options
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription Coverage
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Unlimited PTO and year-round “Summer Fridays”
• Paid family leave
• Health and wellness support including an Employee Assistance Program, Calm/Headspace discounts, parenting resources and more
• On-demand professional coaching
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Exclusive discounts on cell phones, gyms, and everyday purchases

Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and, if hired, present proof of vaccination prior to start date, unless eligible for a medical or religious accommodation or other accommodation required under applicable law.

You must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this role.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Work is regularly performed in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: [email protected] – please include your location in the subject line of your email (BOS, NY, LA, WNS, MPLS)

Mediahub Worldwide is an EEO/AA M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

Mediahub Worldwide participates in E-Verify.

Mediahub Worldwide

Position: Media Manager (Digital + Traditional)

Location: Hybrid

Starts: December 2022

Duration: Full-Time

Status: Full-Time

Rate: $85,000 – $110,000 annual salary.

Our agency client is looking to hire a Media Manager (Digital + Traditional).

This role is:

• Direct hire / Full-Time
• Summer Fridays (afternoons Friday, off!)
• 3 weeks PTO to start!
• Hybrid (2 days on site in their office in Minneapolis, MN, Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

Background / Experience we are seeking for the Media Strategist:

• 5 to 7 years digital marketing experience (Specifically in Digital Media and Programmatic buying!)
• Familiarity and experience with digital media planning/buying resources (DSP, DMP, 3rd Party Ad Serving, Moat/Double Verify, MOZ, comScore, MRI, Google Analytics/similar web analytics suite)
• Experience planning, optimizing and reporting on a variety of digital media
• Preferred CPG and/or Retail background
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint

Day to Day:

• Integrate with internal planning teams to plan media within broader communication plans across varied industries
• Create, launch, and execute cross-channel advertising campaigns against varied objectives, from awareness to lead-gen
• Function as a digital media lead
• Present and secure approval for recommended strategies and tactics by both internal and client teams
• Negotiate and ensure flawless execution of recommended tactics
• Assess campaign performance, report, and optimize in-market media
• Assist in managing media budgets and drafting/revising media flowcharts
• Help manage relationships across channels
• Maintain healthy relationships with technology, analytics and media partners
• Communicate workload/project updates proactively

Benefits:

Our client offers health and dental insurance. Along with life insurance and long-term disability insurance that is fully funded for the employee. Starting PTO is 20 days, prorated for the first year and vacation increases as per client policy after that. In addition to regular holidays, the employee received 3 personal days and 5 sick days, prorated. This client offers a 401K matching program as well.

IND123

Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: [email protected]

Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability ,protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you’ll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.

Creative Circle

Position: Production Artist

Location: Northern Suburbs

Starts: Next Week

Duration: Ongoing

Status: Freelance/ possible Full-Time

Rate: $30 – $40 per hour.

Our client is looking for a Production Artist!

This role is a 4-month contract onsite in Rogers, MN.

The main responsibilities of this Production Artist will be:

working through InDesign and Illustrator to render various packaging designs.

collaborating with creative and marketing teams to develop and adjust designs as needed.

The ideal Production Artist will have:

3-5+ years’ relevant experience.

the ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy environment!

a strong attention to detail and scrupulous design ethics!

Benefits:

Creative Circle’s Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, a dental/vision/term life package, a discount prescription program, critical illness, accident and tele-behavioral health benefits; and a 401(k) plan. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, paid holiday and employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

#IND123

Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: [email protected]

Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability ,protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you’ll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.

Creative Circle

Hearst Media is seeking a highly motivated Digital Marketing Account Executive to help local businesses grow and thrive online! This role includes a base salary of $50k-$60K + uncapped commissions. Average first year earnings for this role are $95-105k with true uncapped potential above that. This is an elite income opportunity for top performing sales representatives.

We are seeking a highly motivated Digital Marketing Account Executive to help local businesses grow and thrive online! Our Account Executives offer high-performance customized marketing programs that leverage SEO, PPC, website design, social media, display targeting and online reputation management solutions to generate new customers and positively promote our local business clients!

If you are digitally-savvy, enjoy new business development, are passionate about the local business community, and are money motivated, this is the right opportunity for you!

Who we are looking for:

• Closers: Goal-oriented individuals with superior presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Competitors: People who have a strong desire to win and be the best, whether it’s at work, in sports, or even a friendly bet!
• Self-motivated Achievers: Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic that are driven by growth and development, and are motivated in an incentive driven environment.
• Hunters: A true hunter mentality, one who prospects and networks daily. You see a “grand opening” sign? Why not stop by and say hello!
• Digital Marketing Gurus: Previous experience in the media or digital ad space. Knowledge of digital advertising and marketing solutions is highly desired.

The ideal candidate will possess strong sales, interpersonal, and organizational skills. They should be comfortable with multitasking and be able to leverage our in-house suite of resources in order to meet the assigned quotas for their role.

Role Responsibilities:

• Successfully sell our digital advertising solutions through a high volume of new business development by strategic prospecting via emails, phone calls, and in-person visits.
• Pitch the value of our digital advertising products such as: Websites, SEO/SEM, Social Media Marketing, Reputation Management, Video, and Mobile Optimization.
• Become an expert in Hearst’s advertising solutions and adapt product recommendations quickly to suit client needs – asking probing questions, overcoming customer objections, and dealing with rejection will be critical to your success.
• Log sales activity (prospecting, opportunities, revenue, and next steps) in Salesforce.com.
• Execute sales tactics, implement marketing strategies, and deliver effective sales presentations digitally and in person.
• Achieve monthly sales goals. Top performers earn industry best incomes! You are highly incentivized to overachieve goals. Huge commissions, monthly contests & prizes and annual President’s Club trips!

The Perks:

• WFH environment – No more commuting to the office!
• Competitive base salary & uncapped commissions.
• Sales contests to motivate you like Hearst’s Annual President’s Club.
• Health, Dental, 401k & Company Match – We have you covered.
• $100 / week gas & cellphone allowance.

Hearst DMS is a highly successful nationwide team focused on accelerating the expansion of our digital advertising operation for the local business community. With over 13,000 active daily campaigns, we create, manage, and sell digital marketing solutions across dozens of communities, and offer local businesses an unparalleled opportunity to grow successfully online.

• COVID-19: As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Newspapers requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment are fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Hearst Newspapers will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical, including pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Hearst Digital Marketing Services

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Role Purpose

We are looking for a motivated engineer comfortable functioning within a fast-paced environment to support systems for Remote Live Sports production onsite or at-home base. This engineer would be responsible for building, designing, configuring, and maintaining systems both in preparation of and during live events, such as Sunday Night Football, Golf Tournaments, World Cup and the Olympics.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage systems on remotes events including servers, storage, networks, archive systems, and applications to support the media preparation and delivery needs of the Production and Engineering
• Upgrade and patch systems as required for enhanced functionality and security issue resolution
• Provide documentation of systems and support procedures to be utilized by the larger engineering, production, and operations teams at the facility
• Proactively communicate with vendors, clients, and other engineering teams to resolve system issues and drive future development
• Actively participate in projects to improve systems and procedures through meetings and written updates
• Research and evaluate new and/or alternative solutions and technologies to enhance operational effectiveness and reduce costs; define best practices and standards within disciplines
• Design infrastructure solutions to match business needs – Apply best design practices to meet project goals, translate project scope from client into efficient engineering solution; contribute to budget development.
• Work independently in a fast-paced live television environment and will be responsible for ensuring the on-site systems stay operational under all circumstances
• Work within NBC equipment management software to catalog, track, and pick assets for deployment.
• Assist the remotes groups with system designs, budgeting, integration, and maintenance of our systems.

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of computer server installation and maintenance.
• Proficient with post and broadcast production systems and software including Avid, Adobe, Accelerated file transfer technology, AWS, Cloud storage, and bonded cellular technology.
• Advanced computer/IT skills, including thorough understanding of networking, subnets, and IP configuration.
• Strong hands-on, problem solving skills with broadcast-related equipment and systems.
• Ability to work calmly within an emotionally charged and high pressure LIVE on-air environment.
• Strong customer focus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work alone and in a team environment with fellow engineers, Operations, IT and other departments.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a television broadcast environment or equivalent combination of education/experience as an engineer or similar position.
• Ability to operate, maintain, design, procure and assemble “travel ready” light weight and streamlined systems for deployment. Both to domestic and international live events
• Experience with post and broadcast systems including non-linear editing software and hardware, Analog/Digital Audio and Video Systems and computer networking knowledge.
• Knowledge and understanding of file based workflows, including knowledge of video codecs, audio codecs, transcoding, file movement, etc. Knowledge of IP routing and switches a plus.
• Proficient at communicating both problems and solutions to technical and non-technical personnel alike.
• Candidates must have excellent documentation and communication skills to facilitate effective results with staff and technology providers.
• Proficient in software-driven broadcast video equipment.
• Must be a self-starter who is able to meet deadlines.
• Extensive Knowledge of MacOS and Microsoft Windows platforms.
• Solid Understanding of TCP/IP networks and other data communication technologies.
• Understanding of digital TV (HD/SDI, 4K-UHD).
• Candidate for this position must be able to work independently or with a team under live program conditions, navigate solutions within the framework of air deadlines.
• Basic AutoCAD functionality, including creating, redefining, and plotting documentation

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job #)
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’ s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
NBC Sports

Looking for:

Hockey Players

• Ages: 13-17 ONLY
• Travel Expenses Paid

Rate: $6,700

Shooting in Minneapolis between Feb. 2-12

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

NBC Sports Next is where sports and technology intersect. We’re a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within our three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports; Golf; and Betting, Gaming & Emerging Media.

At NBC Sports Next, we make playing sports better through innovative technology and immersive experiences for athletes, coaches, players and fans. We equip more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league and team management platform; GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology; GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, and coaching, tips; TeamUnify, swim team management services; GoMotion, sports and fitness business software solutions; and NBC Sports Edge, a leading platform for fantasy sports information and betting-focused tools.

At NBC Sports Next we’re fueled by our mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology that provides the ultimate in immersive experiences.

NBC Sports Next includes three groups. This role is part of our Youth & Recreational Sports group.

Youth & Recreational Sports is comprised of technology platforms, such as SportsEngine, GoMotion, TourneyMachine, and TeamUnify that enable athletes, parents, coaches and team administrators in the youth and recreational space to manage their organizations, collect payments, share schedules, find programs to participate in and connect with other families. Additionally, NCSI enables leagues and organizations to properly screen and train coaches in an effort to keep kids safe.

Come join us as we work together as one team to innovate and deliver what’s Next.

Job Description

The Partnership Manager is responsible for the successful onboarding, implementation, and performance of third-party partners. This person will serve as the point of contact to coordinate, monitor and manage all internal technical and business integration work related to partnership deliverables, sales and profitability commitments. They will handle tracking issues, managing risks, delivering outcomes, and communicating status of partner activities.

• Develop and execute scalable onboarding, implementation, and optimization processes with integrated and eCommerce partners.
• Collaborate with data, product, sales and customer success departments to ensure departments are aligned to core business objectives.
• Manage and prioritize multiple initiatives and efforts, including technical and business integration.
• Establish clear ownership for project tasks, ensure that team members have the tools needed, and provide prompt feedback.
• Work closely with Product Development and other departments to ensure products, systems, and infrastructure meet the client and business requirements.
• Track progress and review project tasks on an ongoing basis to make certain milestones and deadlines are met timely.
• Ensure departments and personnel are aligned to core business objectives, are thoughtfully planned and resourced, and are performing to the business plan.
• Prepare status updates and communicate progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones, and other key project metrics to project partners.
• Provide ongoing partnership management and drive continued growth.
• In coordination with SE leadership, look at new and existing commercial relationships to build out additional revenue streams that are in-line with the company’s core vision.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience inside a high-growth, fast-paced technology company.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Experience in balancing departmental relationships and work streams, with a demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize and manage projects.
• Balanced business/technical background with strong technical aptitude.
• Effectively communicate solutions and strategy with our cross-functional teams and partners.
• Accountable for results and can hold others accountable for commitments made.
• Strong interpersonal skills including strength in collaboration, consultation and building trust and credibility with involved parties.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

Desired Characteristics

• Past partner or strategic account management experience highly desired
• Previous experience within an eCommerce or team-based sales company highly desired

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
NBCUniversal

Northern Tool + Equipment is family-owned retailer. We are currently seeking a talented Senior Manager, Brand + Creative who wishes to share their resourcefulness, ideas, and expertise to build lasting relationships by providing the right solution to our customers. We are a growing company with plans to expand into new markets and looking to build our team with great leaders who are focused on developing and supporting their team to success.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

To own and execute brand voice and expression for customers and employees by bringing our brands to life by creating an emotional connection to Northern Tool through all touchpoints and channels. Leads, mentors, and builds internal design team to elevate brand for future.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

1. Drives creation and implementation of the Northern Tool Brand across all channels and touchpoints.

2. Creates, shapes, and brings to life a brand that inspires customers (current + prospects) and employees, creates emotional engagement and drives loyalty.

3. Leads the generation of exceptional content across all customer channels and media types including but not limited to digital, HTML, print, billboards, and TV.

4. Owns brand compliance across the organization by ensuring all branding elements remain consistent and aligned with established brand standards.

5. Partners and leverages outside brand experts (consultants, freelancers, and agency) to tell the brand story and create a framework and assets that internal teams can be inspired by and execute from.

6. Guides leaders that provide creative vision for new marketing initiatives that translate to specific action for the creative team to execute against.

7. Establishes, cultivates, and maintains the positive tone and personality of the department. Improves employee engagement by maximizing talents and putting people in positions to be stretched, grow and win.

8. Mentors’ department leaders and senior level team members to help them grow so they can impact, influence, and inspire the team to do their best work and create an unforgettable brand.

9. Mentors’ entire teams and influences other teams to put the customer first and push the brand forward, excelling and at the brand level of our competitions of better

10. Leverages and optimizes production and department budgets to achieve maximum efficiency.

11. Leads or guides channel specific creative development of all private label brands and branded services by bringing products to market through effective print, signage, packaging, photography, video, radio, email, and website presentations.

12. Charts competitive and outside category brand creativity to apply learning and best practices to our brand & category

13. Partners with Marketing and Merchandising to increase awareness, consideration, customer traffic, conversion, AOV and customer loyalty to achieve company EBITA goal.

14. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with key leaders across the organization including Retail Operations, Merchandising, IT, HR, Manufacturing and Marketing.

15. Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.

16. Performs related work as apparent or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interactive Design, or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience as a Sr level Art Director or Copywriter
• At least 5 years of experience managing teams in a creative services or advertising environment
• UI and UX experience managing digital teams on web and app and digital promotions and campaigns
• Mac designer who possesses exceptional and thorough knowledge of all industry standard design software applications such as, but not limited to, Adobe Creative Suite Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop etc.…) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of customers, employees, and others.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong creative thinking with the ability to retain details.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to keep multiple projects on schedule simultaneously.
• Exceptional problem-solving ability. Strong brand development and conceptual design skills.
• Ability to define and establish processes and procedures for efficient operation and execution of creative projects.
• Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies.

At Northern Tool & Equipment We Offer:

• A fast-growing nationwide brand – over 121 locations in 22 states.
• Competitive wages.
• Clean and organized work environment.
• A defined training program to support your success.
• Competitive benefits package: health, retirement, employee assistance and more!
• Generous employee discount at all of the Kotula family of companies – Northern Tool & Equipment, Tractorseats.com, Great Northern Equipment.

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