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What to know

Lead clients — and their teams — to achieve progress and impact. In this role, you’ll take our clients’ complex problems, break them down into solvable pieces, and match them with Blue State’s teams and expertise. You’ll serve as a close partner to key clients, instinctively understanding their business challenges and translating them into briefs that inspire our strategy and delivery teams. You’ll lead and facilitate smart conversations with a variety of organizations, challenging their thinking to ensure we deliver the best possible outcome. Candidates from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.

The company

Blue State is a purpose-driven agency. We partner with leading causes, brands, and campaigns and create real change. From Google and UNICEF to Amnesty International and Oxfam, we transform how brands and causes raise money, influence policy, build platforms, and grow communities of supporters. Led by the most creative and analytical minds from the political, nonprofit, and brand worlds, Blue State is a part of WPP Digital and has 150+ employees in the US and London.

A day in the life

• Serve in a key leadership role on client engagements as a strategic partner to both clients and internal project teams. Ensuring our project teams have a clear view of client and program objectives, helping to determine the best path forward to meet those objectives (in coordination with subject matter experts), and holding the client and the project team accountable as we deliver against those objectives.
• Respond to regularly evolving client needs with updated recommendations around engagement and tactics.
• Consult with clients on project needs and status, ensure expectations are set and met, ensure we’re adding value in work delivered, develop trusted relationships with key client stakeholders, and leverage client satisfaction into future opportunities and partnership growth
• Ensure successful program and project management, including planning and scheduling, cost estimating, and delivery oversight including day-to-day running of creative and delivery teams (and/or oversight of project coordinators or account managers doing the same)
• Have a clear view on Blue State’s offerings, working closely with new and existing organizations to help them understand the value we can add and potential opportunities to work together from first contact to contract
• Have a finger on the pulse of cutting-edge developments taking place in tech and digital organizing – to build our overall practice and share our point of view with clients
• Act as a role model at Blue State and embody our working agreements.

The team

At Blue State, our accounts team is at the heart of everything we do. We relish the challenges that have never been solved. We are close partners with our clients, understanding their needs, worries and hopes and translating that into inspirational charges for our creative teams. We are intensely curious and love new digital platforms, tools and social networks. Our energy and our passion is contagious.

What we offer

• Unlimited time-off (inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation days)
• $1,000 annually in professional development funds
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible and health savings accounts
• 401K & employer match
• Generous paid holiday schedule
• 12-week fully-paid parental leave for all parents-to-be
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Remote work flexibility

We approach in-office working with a hybrid model. On-site presence is strongly encouraged on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for US staff who are within commuting distance of the BK or DC office. Managers retain discretion to require in-person attendance for folks on their discipline or client teams as necessary, including for those whose roles require them to be in person. To enter our US offices or attend Blue State events, staff and visitors must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including with a booster shot when eligible. Exceptions for protected grounds will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

The salary range for this position is $80,250-$101,000; compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Some things we’re looking for

• 5-7 years experience in account management, social impact, client services, partnerships, digital marketing, fundraising, or a related area of expertise
• Experience in leading online campaigns and/or advocacy initiatives designed to mobilize communities or drive behavior change
• Knowledge of email and direct marketing fundraising strategies and tactics and/or experience in selling and/or delivering email fundraising programs
• A track record of developing client relationships and growing accounts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, team oriented mindset, attention to detail
• A collaborative and supportive working style that encourages continuous growth and improvement for teams as well as individuals
• Ability to adapt to new situations, think on your feet and communicate with those around you.
• A shared passion and curiosity for making change and redefining how business is done. This includes comfort with ambiguity, a restlessness that resists the status quo and a commitment to quality that ensures we’re always making progress
• Empathy, communication, respect – you’ll act as a role model and set the standard for how to lead and work together at Blue State
• Ability to be resourceful, inspired, and self-driven while jumping in to play different roles on a project
• Confidence to guide clients at a senior, C-suite level

At Blue State, diversity is a necessity, not a nice-to-have. We encourage those from underrepresented communities — women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between — to apply. Even if you don’t think your current skill set checks every box below, but this role seems to align with your strengths, we want to hear from you.

Blue State is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible application and interview process. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact us at [email protected] with the subject line: Accommodation Request to get started.

Blue State

We are looking for an Executive Producer to join our talented staff of creative music professionals. This role is the internal client relations engine of our business, responsible for the ongoing profitable growth of the company. As such, this individual will lead efforts to identify, secure, and grow relationships with new and existing advertising clients who need premium music for use in broadcast television and a variety of digital advertising media. At Asche & Spencer, we pride ourselves on being good human beings with a deep passion for the craft of real music and its power to elevate and connect people to stories and ideas. Our new EP will bring this passion to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, forge, and foster new client relationships for license and bespoke original music opportunities along with nurturing existing client relationships.
• Partner with in-house Creative Director, outside sales representatives, and centralized marketing team to identify new revenue streams and develop strategies required to grow the business.
• Directly oversee the efforts of in-house Producer to ensure prospective and existing clients receive an outstanding client experience from their initial interaction with the business well past the final placement of our music.
• Actively participate on company Leadership Team and function as a leader of the business on non-creative operational and strategic matters.

Remote / hybrid position with regular travel.

Preferred geographic locations – Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Chicago, New York.

Competitive salary with benefits based on experience and location.

Asche & Spencer is a music production company with an in-house staff of world-class composers that create REAL MUSIC. Our music collection is accessible through an industry-leading digital music search engine that the world’s largest commercial brands use to market their products and services. We are uniquely positioned across the spectrum of music houses in that we have a collection of over 17,000 tracks available for license, with the special ability to customize each one of these to our clients’ exacting needs. A&S was built on original music composition and we have the creative capacity to develop bespoke original music when clients prefer to purchase our music.

Asche & Spencer

Art Director, Editorial

Location: 

Los Angeles, New York, Remote

Gear Patrol is seeking a full-time Art Director to join our Creative Team. This position is intended specifically for well-rounded creatives looking to develop leadership skills while working at an innovative digital and print media company. 

The Art Director will play a key role in shaping the Gear Patrol brand. They will work to execute both exciting campaigns and evergreen work, bringing our offerings to life across our Editorial division. They will be responsible for translating strategies into audience-specific concepts and executions, with a focus on cross-platform visuals and storytelling.

The objective of the Art Director is to produce compelling and memorable visual narratives via evocative and original design, illustration, photography, and typography, concurrently distinguishing and evolving the brand’s visual presence.

The Art Director will report directly to the Creative Director while interfacing regularly with the Executive Editor and other departments, including members of the Product, Platforms, and Commerce Teams.  

Like all Gear Patrol team members, the right candidate should live and breathe products, operate optimistically, and lead by example.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the standard bearer of the visual look & feel of Gear Patrol Editorial content. 
• Work closely with the Creative Director and Executive Editor in leading the development, production, and design of the website, print magazine, and flagship stories 
• Ideate and execute visuals to create more impactful and resonant storytelling for editorial features, whether this is through photo illustration, commissioning of illustrations and infographics, or direction of photo and video shoots 
• Distill complex ideas into efficient pieces of visual communication within a strategic lens 
• Regularly present work and serve as creative lead in meetings with a range of audiences and stakeholders at different levels of experience and functional distance
• Select, Brief, and effectively Art Direct outside collaborators (Photographers, Illustrators, Developers, and Designers) to create their best work
• Art Direct photoshoots with a deep understanding of and knowledge of pre-production, production, and post-production of original photography
• Manage direct reports and external contractors while effectively delegating work based on workload, capabilities, and experience
• Implement design toolkits and guidelines to be used in-house and potentially by freelancers for Editorial franchises
• Communicates (and over-communicates!) on project statuses, especially during critical times (i.e., magazine production)
• Present out status for all Editorial / Content projects in multiple weekly meetings with unique stakeholder groups
• Monitor the quality and quantity of all designs to ensure it’s in line with Creative Team goals and guidelines
• Ensure Asana is up to date with the current project status and task completion
• Monitor the competitive publishing landscape and identify potential best practices, tools, and strategies that Gear Patrol’s creative team should adopt
• Support Gear Patrol’s efforts to earn industry recognition and awards
• Serve as an ambassador of Gear Patrol’s Creative team while attending external events and projects

Requirements:

• 6+ years of professional experience at an agency, publisher, or brand 
• Exceptional skills in the formal aspects of design, including typography, grid systems, composition, form, hierarchy, scale, proportion, and color
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud
• Must have experience designing responsively for web using XD, Figma, and/or Sketch
• Proficiency and familiarity with web design, CSS, and digital design best practices 
• Familiarity with content management systems and blogging platforms such as WordPress and Squarespace. Media-OS a plus 
• Proficient in project management applications Asana and Slack
• Ability to understand sustainable project workflows at scale.
• Outstanding organizational skills; able to re-prioritize on the fly and operate autonomously, seeing work through to completion with minimal supervision from the Creative Director (once established)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills—you’re open to listening to new ideas and taking thoughtful action to bring them to life
• Detailed knowledge of print production processes
• Ability to view and action projects with both a strategic and a tactical lens
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet business needs while avoiding over-commitment 
• Ability to balance efficiency and quality in all aspects of work. 

Benefits & Perks

• Flexibility to work remotely
• Healthcare plans are fully paid for by Gear Patrol for the primary individual
• Unlimited personal time off, plus an industry-leading amount of company time off, including alternating four-day work weeks and a week-long company holiday in Q4
• 401K program with company match
• Generous paid parental leave
• Charitable gift matching
• Phone plan stipend

How To Apply

Please send your well-designed CV/résumé in PDF form, + a link to your portfolio and Linkedin profile, and a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject heading: “Art Director.” In your email, please also include the following:

1. A brief introduction of yourself and why you’re a great fit for GP. 
2. Links or files of 3–5 work samples or a portfolio that gives us a clear idea of your skill set(s), problem-solving ability and creative approach.
3. Links to any other previous work applicable to Gear Patrol.

Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your résumé as having been received unless your email bounces back.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000, depending on candidate experience. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; the associated discipline; market considerations; budgetary considerations; geographical considerations; tenure, and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

About Gear Patrol

Founded in 2007, Gear Patrol is an award-winning print and digital publication, store, and content studio based in New York City. We believe that the things we create and own and the habits that surround them play a crucial role in our global culture. Products, in short, are culture. From the Model T to the iPhone and anything before or since, products hold the power to revolutionize the way we work, relax, communicate, travel, look, learn, and more.

That’s why we’re focused on something we call Product Journalism, a.k.a. #ProJo. Our mission is simple. We are a team of creators, users, and enthusiasts hell-bent on building the definitive resource for discovering products and exploring the stories that surround them. Our goals are not limited to specific platforms or mediums. We know that making essential experiences for product lovers requires leveraging the best that digital, print, and social platforms all have to offer.

We hold our core values of teamwork, transparency, integrity, accountability, selflessness, and creativity above all else and base our culture around them. Our work ethic is defined by vigor, speed, quality, and flexibility. We welcome challenges as an opportunity to reach new heights and never forget that our biggest strength is our people.

Gear Patrol is a place where amazing work happens, and the more you put in here, the more you’ll get out.

Gear Patrol strives to be a diverse and inclusive company. We firmly believe that different voices, experiences, and points of view are an essential component of our current and future success. We welcome and encourage people from all walks of life to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s gender, age, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

Gear Patrol

PCC is looking for a Creative Producer to work closely alongside the creative team responsible for the consistency of Derek Lam 10 Crosby and ATM aesthetic and elevating brand experience across all consumer touchpoints. The Creative Producer is a full-time on-site role working closely with the Art Director and the PCC team. The Creative Producer will ensure all small and large details have adequately been thought-out and executed before and during our photoshoots. In addition, you will maintain projects’ day-to-day flow and management from beginning to end.

This role is based in NYC and it is temp to perm.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Art Director to brainstorm creative for lookbook, ecom and campaign photoshoots
• Manage the shoot production and execution of all photography and video
• Oversee and contribute to brand style outs
• Partner with art director to schedule meetings and manage creative reviews throughout pre-production
• Source photographers, props, locations and models
• Coordinate and manage model go sees
• Build creative brand decks and archive talent for future shoots
• Develop and maintain relationships with creative partners, photographers and agencies
• Work closely with site merchandiser to update shot lists/samples needed for photoshoots
• Reserve, pull and return samples needed for each photoshoot
• Create a shot list and run of show plan for day of shoot, including detailed flow of shots per minute. Support needs of photoshoot crew on set
• Source and coordinate all catering, travel arrangements, insurance, permits, shoot locations, and props. Create and send call sheets
• Reconcile all shoot related expenses and manage budget
• Provide partners with creative assets after shoots

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in a similar role within a lifestyle, beauty or fashion apparel industry
• Strong ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Creative vision and creative problem solving
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a strong sense of accountability
• Resourceful and problem-solving personality
• Ability to travel on occasion
• Ability to work independently
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, InDesign.
• Basic understanding of Mac OS
• A solid network of resources
• Responds positively to feedback and adapts quickly to change
• Excellent interpersonal, time & project management skills
• Skilled negotiator
• Business acumen and understanding of budgets
• Interest in fashion, photography, and content creation
• Compensation based on level of skill and experience

PCC Benefits Include :

• Health Insurance – First of the month after 30 days
• 401k after 90 days
• HSA and Commuter Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Sick days
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gym Discounts
• Clothing Allowance
• Employee Discounts
• Travel discount program
• Free Pet Telehealth
• RX discount

Public Clothing Company

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: COMMERCIAL ENTERTAINMENT

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

Our not-so-secret sauce.

Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than 9,000 of the industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can thrive as an Senior Account Manager at Momentous Insurance, A Marsh McLennan Agency.

Momentous Insurance, A Marsh McLennan Agency provides commercial insurance, commercial entertainment, film and tv insurance, employee health & benefits insurance, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With 9,000 colleagues and 170 offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC).

A day in the life.

As our Senior Account Manager on the Commercial Entertainment team, you’ll be responsible for the following:

This is a service position. The primary function of this position is to provide the highest quality service to customers and cross sell within the existing book of business. The Senior Account Manager (SAM) will be the day-to-day liaison between the insurance company (MIB) and designated accounts managed by Account Executives/Sr. Account Executives/Producers. Daily servicing of customers will include addressing various coverage issues, contract analysis, exposure analysis, issuing auto ID cards, handling all the inside service work associated with the client’s accounts, including all endorsement activity, routine coverage questions, problem solving, renewal control, preparation of formal proposals, checking and binding policies. The Senior Account Manager (SAM) should have experience in all areas of Commercial Entertainment insurance. As needed the SAM will coordinate with and defer to the Account Executive/Sr. Account Executive/or Producer on strategic account issues and potential problems. The SAM is responsible for the successful fulfillment of Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines (SOP’s).

Our future colleague.

We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:

• Know the underwriting and rating procedure for all types of personal lines policies.
• Quote new business and renewal options to every client to include:
• Higher limits of liability
• Higher deductible options
• Earthquake coverage
• Earthquake deductible buy back coverage
• Flood coverage
• Excess flood coverage
• Increased mold coverage
• Identity theft coverage
• Umbrella or excess liability/excess uninsured/underinsured coverage
• Employment practices liability/board of directors and officers coverage
• Inland marine coverage
• Guaranteed replacement cost
• Equipment breakdown coverage
• Enhanced auto coverages
• Prepare proposals and applications, submit them to insured’s and carriers, obtain client’s signature and follow up to ensure timely responses, all in conjunction with AE or Producer.
• Prepare and provide to every client a Summary of Insurance once coverage is bound and in effect for new accounts.
• Immediately update Summary of Insurance for existing clients.
• Remarket accounts as directed and follow up with AE or Producer
• Maintain agency EPIC files accurately and consistently documenting conversations in emails and other notes sent to clients, while adhering to all MIB electronic and EPIC procedures.
• Handle cancellations timely by checking carrier websites or NOC’s received via scan, fax or email, legally saving all accounts possible with adherence to E&O guidelines.
• Prepare and check policies based on SOP’s checklist to include preparing letters, invoicing, summaries of insurance, certificates, ID cards, evidence of insurance, binders, etc. Policies must be checked for accuracy and all applicable endorsements.
• Know and be up to date on the utilization of carrier websites, carrier communications, new coverage options and billing procedures.

These additional qualifications are a plus, but not required to apply:

• College Degree preferred (high school diploma is required)
• Current California Department of Insurance License
• 2-4 years of experience
• Proficient MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience utilizing carrier websites to market and rate new and/or renewal business such as Safeco, Allied, Travelers, Chartis, ACE, Chubb, Fireman’s Fund

We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you.

Work environment & physical demands.

• Ability to use computer keyboard and sit in a stationary position for extended periods as well as use office machinery such as fax and copy machines, and telephones.
• Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Valuable benefits.

We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We’ve built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work.

Some benefits included in this role are:

• Generous time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Charitable contribution match programs
• Stock purchase opportunities

To learn more about a career at MMA, check us out online: http://marshmma.com/careers or flip through our recruiting brochure: https://bit.ly/3Qpcjmw

Follow us on social media to meet our colleagues and see what makes us tick:

· https://www.instagram.com/lifeatmma/

· https://www.facebook.com/LifeatMMA

· https://twitter.com/LifeatMMA

· https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh-mclennan-agency/

The applicable base salary range for this role is $42,400 to $90,500. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Who you are is who we are.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.

Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EEO Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

Momentous Insurance Brokerage, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC

Apex Systems is teaming with one of our clients local to the Richmond area, in the search for an experienced Art Director to bring it’s brand to life across different audiences, products, channels and types of communication. Below is the job description and details for the role!

Yep, were a Fortune 100 finance company-credit cards, banking products & services, and best-in-class technology. But our brand is personable, fun and engaging as we aim to help customers feel at ease on their financial journey.

If you’re a champion of strategic ideas with exceptional design chops and a customer-focused marketing background, we’d love to hear from you.

Contract Length: 24 months

Rate: $43-$46/hr, 40 hours per week

Location: Richmond, VA; Option to be based out of McLean, VA!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Design. No surprise there, right?

– Design creative for a range of print and digital channels, including email, web, direct mail, display, and social media.

– Brainstorm big concepts one day and tackle detail-oriented projects the next.

Collaborate with a lot of smart people.

– Work with your team—copywriters, creative directors, brand and marketing strategists.

– Work with your partners—internal marketing and line-of-business.

Create marketing that cuts through the noise.

– Use strategy to inform your creative decisions.

– Understand the importance of integrated thinking across channels, products and audiences, while staying true to the brand.

– Learn from consumer insights and let them influence your work.

– Be willing to push the process and mindsets of others to create great customer experiences and strengthen our brand.

Get stuff done. On time. Every time.

– Manage multiple deadlines on numerous projects happening at the same time.

– Deliver error-free work, using best practices with keen attention to detail.

– Listen to and incorporate feedback.

– Determine when to use existing solutions or start from scratch, so you can invest your time where it matters.

– Understand the goals of a project, take direction well, and ask questions when you need clarity.

– Present your work in a compelling way to create support across different audiences.

WHO YOU ARE

You want to be an EVIDENCE-BASED MARKETER.

– Your curiosity is endless. There’s always something else to learn.

– You’re flexible and not afraid of change—in fact, you welcome the challenge.

– You share your point of view but seek out what might be missing and listen.

– You have big ideas and know the best ones are driven by proof, persistence and patience.

– You’re a storyteller. You simplify the complex and compel your audience to act.

– You know how to enjoy yourself. While fun isn’t mandatory, it certainly seems to follow you.

– You care—about the work, your team and the customers you serve.

Basic Qualifications

– 2+ years of design experience in a professional setting

– Social media design experience (Meta, TikTok, Snapchat)

– 3+ years of experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

– 1+ year of experience working with a prototyping software, such as: Figma, Sketch or Adobe XD

– Portfolio of your creative work

Preferred Qualifications

– Bachelor’s degree or military experience

– Experience in UX/UI or wireframing

– Experience in one or more of the following marketing areas: B2B, Experiential, Performance, or Direct Response

– Experience in the financial services industry

Apex Systems

Atlanta casting call for a music video!

Looking for:

• 1 female model who has a big booty & is 5’5 or shorter!

Date: Tomorrow Friday June 9th

Call time: 6 pm for 3-4 hrs

Location: Atlanta, Ga

Age range: 18-30 years old

Compensated $150

Attention Models!

Announcing our VIRTUAL CASTING CALL

Where is the show? The 1st Edition of the Most Important Fashion Event in Baja California- Los Cabos Fashion Week 

Will take place at the Luxurious Hotel Esperanza Auberge Resort & In Support of a foundation that works to improve the quality of life and development of vulnerable communities in Los Cabos.

Don’t miss it on June 27/28, 2023.

US Job Description

Firm Information

Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in 30 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, entertainment and media, shipping and transport, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.

Position Summary

The Business Development Manager will be based in the U.S. and will play a crucial role in driving the marketing and business development activities for one of the firm’s key revenue-producing partners. This partner, a distinguished member of the executive committee, specializes in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets. The primary responsibilities will encompass supporting the partner through the development of pitch decks, drafting responses to requests for information and proposals, and gathering valuable marketplace intelligence..

the Business Development Manager will join a highly productive and collaborative team, working closely with the team to ensure comprehensive support for the partner. The role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented, and organized professional who will contribute to revenue generation by crafting targeted pitches and presentations for clients throughout the globe. Strong organizational skills, exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, and flexibility in managing a substantial workload are essential. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, dynamic, and adept at working under pressure while maintaining a strong team-oriented approach.

Collaboration with the Senior Manager based in the U.S. will be a key aspect of this role, necessitating a proactive and enthusiastic attitude towards independent work. The successful candidate should possess self-motivation, energy, confidence, and effective communication skills, enabling seamless collaboration across departments and offices.

Given the complexity of the position, the Business Development Manager must bring a wealth of relevant experience. Experience in private equity is highly desirable. Proficiency in PowerPoint is essential, as the role involves creating impactful presentations. Moreover, the successful candidate should possess strong expertise in writing responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) and pitches.

Essential Functions

Prepare tailored, compelling pitches and responses for new business opportunities and requests for information and proposals.
Conduct market research and client analysis to identify industry trends, new business opportunities, and synergies with other practice areas.
Gather and analyze marketplace intelligence to identify potential clients, industry trends, and competitor activities.
Prepare research to support sales and cross-selling efforts for existing and prospective clients.
Coordinate all aspects of business development-related client events, including drafting invitations, sourcing venues, and managing logistics.
Prepare relationship reports, generate relationship maps, and develop targeting plans.
Maintain up-to-date attorney biographies with recent deals and experiences.
Manage awards and directories submissions.
Maintain a database of deals and matters.
Assist in coordinating and strategically planning industry conferences, client seminars, and sponsorships.
Develop practice-related pitch decks and materials, such as profiles, experience lists, and case studies.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients, identifying cross-selling and expansion opportunities.
Demonstrate flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed/requested by the partner.

Job functions included are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reed Smith reserves the right to revise or modify job functions at any time.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related discipline required

Experience:

Minimum of five years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing in the professional services industry.
Preference for candidates with experience in commercial investment banking, financial institutions, advertising agencies, or consulting firms.
Experience in international law firms or other complex professional services environments will also be considered.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Proficiency in creating impactful PowerPoint presentations.
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver persuasive pitches, proposals, and RFP responses.
Exposure to private equity is a plus.
Ability to interact and influence members of a large organization.
Strong organizational and time management skills to handle competing deadlines and priorities.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
Professional demeanor and ability to thrive in a multi-faceted organization.

Skills:

Exceptional attention to detail, proactivity, and self-direction, with the ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple projects and competing priorities under tight deadlines, sometimes with minimal oversight.
Strong experience in managing complex RFPs and pitches across multiple practice groups and jurisdictions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact at various levels and with a customer service mindset.
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Technologically savvy, with the ability to quickly learn new database systems.
Possesses sound professional judgment and maintains a high degree of poise and professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts.
Skilled in establishing effective firmwide working relationships and communicating with individuals at all levels.
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to ongoing development.
Customer service-oriented, capable of delivering exceptional service while working with diverse personalities and being sensitive to cultural differences.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, with a flexible approach.
Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to multitask, stay organized, and manage competing priorities.
Demonstrates initiative and takes proactive measures where possible.
High energy, persistent mindset, enthusiasm, and strong goal orientation.
Professional business demeanor, with the ability to identify, connect, and build relationships.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a high demand for rapid response rates.

Other

Pay Range for NY and CA:

For NY: $144,000 – $188,500
For CA: $151,375 – $198,000

This data represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith’s pay range for this position in NY and CA. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment To Be Used: Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax, machine, copier, scanner, etc.

Typical Physical Demands: Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment.

Typical Mental Demands:

Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and effectively manages multiple priorities, tasks, and demanding clients with diverse personalities at all levels within the organization.
Demonstrates sound judgment, making decisions and adapting to changing work situations.
Exhibits strong multitasking abilities, efficiently handling projects from various individuals and addressing diverse issues on a daily basis.
Embraces new ideas and quickly applies them in practice.
Collaborates effectively and cooperatively with others, fostering teamwork and sharing information to support the development of business and achieve team goals.

Working Conditions: Position may occasionally require working hours in excess of 40, on-call to handle last-minute requests and possible weekends in order to meet deadlines. Works in a typical office setting or remotely.

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401 (k) plan.

Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reed Smith’s success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran’s status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all.

Reed Smith provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including in the application and interview process.

Qualified candidates only. No search firms.
Reed Smith LLP

Seeking Talent for GEICO – Richmond VA – SAG LBDW – 6/15 and 6/16

Seeking talent for the upcoming GEICO project in Richmond VA.  This is a SAG LBDW project.  Here are the terms of the offer and the talent needed:

Shoot dates:  Thursday 6/15 or Friday 6/16 – though payment is for up to 8 hours, session will not exceed 6 hours of work from arrival to departure.  

OCP Offers below would include talent bringing three wardrobe options/accessories.

Locations:  

We will shoot in Richmond, or, along the James River within the Richmond vicinity.  NOTE – Talent will not be paid travel time, mileage etc.  All talent will be working as a local.

Compensation: Offering the following under the SAG Low Budget Digital Waiver (must be SAG or SAG Eligible)

Travel/Lodging:  Working local- no travel should be needed

Conflicts:  Non-exclusive

OCP: 

Offering Session $500 for 8-hour session, $500 for use for one year and $200 for unlimited edits + 20% agent fee if applicable.  

Usage for OCP’s: One (1) year from session date. Internet including social media and/or New Media. Not for Broadcast.

Hand Model: 

Offering Session/Use $150 for 8-hour session, unlimited use and edits.

TALENT SPECIFICATIONS:

CASTING SPECS:

KARAOKE SINGER: OCP

• African American female (but open to ethnicity and gender) in her mid 40s – set on a Karaoke stage pretending to be about to sing, but she never does, she just sways like she’s about to start singing, confidently swaying to the beat ready to slay the vocals someday. Does not need to sing. She has excellent stage presence and is not the least bit self-conscious about this instrumental track. Looking for grounded comedic performances. See audition details below.

ROCK PAPER SCISSORS GAME: OCP

• Caucasian male (but open to ethnicity and gender) in his 60s – playing the game “Rock, Paper, Scissors”. He’s a total pro at this. He humble and casually confident about it, not rubbing it in. Like a grandpa who loves to play with his grandkids, gentle, sweet, but loves winning. Long lanky arms, or small arms, hands, and or digits is a great bit of character that can make this funnier. Looking for grounded comedic performances.  See audition details below.

THEREMIN PLAYER: OCP

• Caucasian woman (but open to ethnicity and gender) in her 30s. Ideally, they know how to play the theremin. She is extremely self-serious, the theremin isn’t a joke to her, even though the sounds she is producing in this situation are strange, and frankly, very funny. It’s as if she is hosting her own YouTube episode or performing a Concert, everything about her is buttoned up and professional. Fee includes the use of their theremin instrument set up.  See audition details below.

HAND MODEL

• Hand model (open to ethnicity and gender, 30’s +). We should see whole body and face in casting submission.