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Lux Machina is currently seeking a Director of Technology who will be responsible for shepherding the design, build, logistics, and execution of systems in support of our productions & virtual production teams. You would be expected to be a creative problem solver that can collaborate with teams as a whole, to come up with inventive solutions to the problems at hand and foresee issues that may arise in the future. As the Director of Technology, you will be leading technology decisions, orchestrating technical solutions, while helping mentor and support production teams with your experience and approach. Annual compensation from $165,000 to $180,000.

We seek a collaborative, clever thinker with the following skills:

• Capable of managing multiple projects.
• Design systems with performance, scalability and user experience in mind.
• Team player with excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical people.
• Ability to interface with procurement and operations teams to support inventory management and logistics.
• Ability to interface with IT in maintaining critical infrastructure and communication in support of production systems.
• Ability to identify and solve production problems effectively
• Provide effective communication with clientele in technical matters at various stages of production.
• Ability to interface with sales to support bidding and design of systems.
• Ability to support business development to support clear communication to clients on technical needs and solutions.
• Delight in a fast paced, constantly evolving workplace, designing cutting edge tools in a new rapidly growing field.
• Define and design forward looking solutions for multiple aspects of the studio.
• Willingness to travel periodically to support business operations.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience within the entertainment industry in a technical capacity.
• Proficiency in the design and orchestration of many scales of production systems from small to very large.
• Understanding of technical requirements to support real-time rendering systems such as, but not limited to, Unreal Engine, Disguise, Pixera.
• Ability to establish and maintain vendor relationships.
• Proficiency in interfacing to rental inventory management systems
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills and ability to work through technical problems under pressure.
• Ability to maintain a good work ethic and stable
• Proficiency with Networking technology and protocols
• Familiarity with the interconnected relationship of software and hardware in large-scale systems
• Familiarity with 2D, 2.5D, and 3D production workflows.
• Familiarity with AR, XR, and VR workflows.
• Familiarity with digital and networked video standards and systems.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure to solve production-critical problems when needed.
• Proficiency in testing and validating complex integrated hardware/software systems.

Lux Machina Consulting

Lux Machina is currently seeking a Director of Technology who will be responsible for shepherding the design, build, logistics, and execution of systems in support of our productions & virtual production teams. You would be expected to be a creative problem solver that can collaborate with teams as a whole, to come up with inventive solutions to the problems at hand and foresee issues that may arise in the future. As the Director of Technology, you will be leading technology decisions, orchestrating technical solutions, while helping mentor and support production teams with your experience and approach.

We seek a collaborative, clever thinker with the following skills:

• Capable of managing multiple projects.
• Design systems with performance, scalability and user experience in mind.
• Team player with excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical people.
• Ability to interface with procurement and operations teams to support inventory management and logistics.
• Ability to interface with IT in maintaining critical infrastructure and communication in support of production systems.
• Ability to identify and solve production problems effectively
• Provide effective communication with clientele in technical matters at various stages of production.
• Ability to interface with sales to support bidding and design of systems.
• Ability to support business development to support clear communication to clients on technical needs and solutions.
• Delight in a fast paced, constantly evolving workplace, designing cutting edge tools in a new rapidly growing field.
• Define and design forward looking solutions for multiple aspects of the studio.
• Willingness to travel periodically to support business operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within the entertainment industry in a technical capacity.
• Proficiency in the design and orchestration of many scales of production systems from small to very large.
• Understanding of technical requirements to support real-time rendering systems such as, but not limited to, Unreal Engine, Disguise, Pixera.
• Ability to establish and maintain vendor relationships.
• Proficiency in interfacing to rental inventory management systems
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills and ability to work through technical problems under pressure.
• Ability to maintain a good work ethic and stable
• Proficiency with Networking technology and protocols
• Familiarity with the interconnected relationship of software and hardware in large-scale systems
• Familiarity with 2D, 2.5D, and 3D production workflows.
• Familiarity with AR, XR, and VR workflows.
• Familiarity with digital and networked video standards and systems.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure to solve production-critical problems when needed.
• Proficiency in testing and validating complex integrated hardware/software systems.

NEP Group, Inc.

We Want You

A new world and a new journey await you. It is a world different from any other Blizzard has created.

If you’re a passionate game developer, and, well, a good human being, then we’d love to talk to you. We have a new AAA survival game in the works, set in a new IP for PC/Console. It’s going to be amazing, and we’d love to bring you along for the ride. Together, we’ll build something big, bold, and beautiful.

We are seeking an Associate Technical Director who will help direct and define our project’s server technology, operational infrastructure, game object replication capabilities, and Battle.net platform integration. By directly managing multiple teams of engineers and collaborating with directors and leads across the project, you will help define, schedule, and prioritize clear and achievable goals for the engineering teams under the Platform & Metagame engineering organization.

We believe our team is good. Really good. Granted, we’re obviously biased. But we also believe there are lots of developers out there who can make us even better. You could be one of those people. If you’re looking for a team where inclusion, thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration are all seen as critically important, we believe our team could be a phenomenal fit for you. Join us and help craft our future!

Location fixed

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.

We need help with

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance for engineers on the Metagame and Platform engineering teams, in conjunction with the Technical Director.
• Guide and grow the team of engineering leads into successful people managers.
• Work with the Technical Director to define and execute strategic goals and milestones, establish best practices and procedures, and evangelize the core development values of the engineering team.
• Work with production staff, directors, and other leads to establish engineering tasks and manage schedule requirements.
• Review and approve completed engineering tasks in collaboration with the Technical Director, the production staff, and other leads.
• Collaborate with the Technical Director and leads to ensure that technology interests and policies are properly represented and maintained through the course of development and that future technology is being developed on schedule.
• Perform research to acquire new knowledge necessary to perform assigned tasks and maintain the technological evolution of the project.
• Maintain familiarity with Blizzard Entertainment’s current game designs as well as with emerging technologies across the game industry in multiple genres.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience authoring code for game software.
• 2+ years leading impactful engineering teams.
• Experience shipping multiple AAA games, with at least one as a senior engineer or higher on a large team
• Strong, proven C++ skills and shipped at least one professional game primarily authored in C++.
• Significant leadership experience managing engineers.
• Hands-on expertise in one or more of the following areas: Server development, UDP-based game object replication, DevOps, and Online Services integration.
• Experience with performance analysis and code optimization.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with artists, designers, and other engineers.
• Proven aptitude for technical design.

Extra awesome points for

• Experience supporting a live service game.
• Experience in the design and implementation of game systems, multi-threading, and database management.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [email protected]. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

Our World

At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we’ve been creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We’re on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard “secret recipe,” but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. If that sounds like you, join us.

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

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

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ – we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $155,500.00 – $287,876.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

Activision Blizzard

Job Description: General Manager

The Company

BEAT THE BOMB is the next generation of immersive group entertainment where customers step into real-life video games. We use an innovative digital, interactive game system to reimagine the intersection of technology and human social connection. In our classic Mission experience, teams wearing hazmat suits go through a series of interactive game rooms, including a laser maze, before facing the World’s Largest Paint Bomb! Our original Brooklyn location opened in 2018. We now have locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C. We’ve hosted over 300,000 players including hundreds of corporate team building outings, school groups, and non-profit organizations. Beat The Bomb is one of the highest rated experiences in all 3 markets. We offer a full range of special event services including STEM Camps, Kid and Adult Birthday parties, Corporate Tournaments, and Bachelorette parties. We also have a virtual team building platform called Beat The Bomb Virtual serving remote teams across the globe. Our #1 goal is to ensure every player has a BLAST!

The DC Location

Located in DC’s hippest new neighborhood, Ivy City, DC, this marks our third location in the nation, and opened in February 2023. The 10,000+ square foot location offers our classic Mission experiences with glass-walled bomb rooms; 7 immersive arcade lounges (‘Game Bays’); street food and a full selection of beer, wine, cocktails & signature slushies @ The Bomb Bar; a beer garden with sports viewing; and several dedicated private event spaces for large groups. The Bomb DC has already emerged as one of the highest rated experiences in DC with over 2,500 5-star reviews on Google and has welcomed nearly 50,000 customers in less than 6 months.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The General Manager will be a true owner of their business. We are looking for someone who is extremely seasoned, independent, innovative, and business-minded. With support from the HQ squad, they will lead a team of ~20 awesome people delivering an amazing experience to 1,500+ customers per week. They will need to do all of this while carefully managing the P&L. They need to be a natural leader and coach, have a strong understanding of and passion for the product, and be comfortable with the uncertainty and responsibility that comes with working with an early-stage concept. This will be a critical job with significant interactions with the central management team and opportunities for growth as the brand scales across the country!

Customer Service, Operations & Marketing:

• Maintain exceptional guest-centered culture which exceeds customer expectations
• Oversee service quality, operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, standards compliance, and financial measurements
• Maintain appearance and safety of the facility
• Manage and maintain inventory and ordering of supplies in a timely manner
• Identify operational performance, productivity, and efficiency gaps and implement measures to correct those deficiencies
• Cultivate relationships with community leaders and organizations to ensure strong connections, drive sales and give back
• Financial management experience with success in driving top-line sales, interpreting reporting data, managing budgets, and controlling expenses.
• The desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment – understands the importance of experimentation and iteration
• Ability to understand and manage a unit P&L to both top and bottom-line revenue goals
• Develop and implement programming ideas to drive sales and maximize inventory in coordination with HQ team (league nights, youth programming, theme nights, etc.)
• Support marketing efforts at the local level in coordination with central marketing team and agencies – including partnerships with local businesses, flyering, supporting local PR & advertising efforts
• Support group sales efforts in coordination with a central sales team – including outreach to and relationships with local businesses
• Manage customer service specific to the location

Leading the Team:

• Live and breathe the Core Values of BEAT THE BOMB:
• Bring Positivity
• Take Responsibility
• Build the Future
• Create the Fun
• Exceptional leadership capabilities with a track record of attracting, developing, and motivating top talent, swiftly adapting to change, and leading others through the fast-paced environment of the job
• Coach, inspire, support, and motivate your team to provide a world-class and service-minded, customer experience
• Oversight of staffing including recruiting, hiring (and firing), training, measuring employee performance, and helping them grow and reach their goals
• Responsible for the creation, management, and coordination of staff schedules
• Responsible for running unit payroll
• Communicate with all unit team members and the Corporate Team on a regular basis to ensure efficient and effective business practices

Our Ideal General Manager:

• You own all facets of your business, you are entrepreneurial-minded and a creative thinker
• F&B Experience – you have led facilities that have a food and beverage component (including alcohol)
• You like to get out in the community, make connections and build relationships
• You like to get your “hands dirty” (we’re a paint-blast facility after all!)
• Proven people leadership with success in building positive service cultures and high team engagement
• Tech Savvy – the ability to use computers, smartphones, tablets, manage through tech maintenance, repairs, and fixes; can learn new software quickly and easily
• High level of interpersonal savvy
• Ability to resolve conflict among customers and/or staff in a professional manner
• Strong communication skills (listening, written, verbal, facilitation) and the ability to interact with all levels of management
• Approachability, trustworthiness, honesty, and a high level of integrity is required
• Ability to control a room/large groups – including children and their parents : )
• Strong commercial and operational expertise
• Must have a strong sense of urgency with demonstrated ability to work independently and make effective well thought out decisions

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years experience (management experience required)
• Management of a facility that includes an F&B component
• Knows the importance of driving exemplary reviews
• Knows the entertainment industry requires nights/weekends work (Saturday is our biggest day and General Managers should be on site)
• Multi-unit management experience is desired but not required
• Significant knowledge of and relationships in the local market
• Experience as a leader of new unit/location preferred, including Grand Opening
• Experience in sales/customer service required
• Experience building and leading a team
• Experience in Microsoft Office products required
• Experience with GSuite products preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree
• References upon request

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunities
• An opportunity to advance or expand your career with company growth
• A chance to be a part of an exciting and fast-growing start-up team
• Friends & Family ticket discounts!
• Attractive PTO plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Commuter Benefits

BEAT THE BOMB

Our client is a national, privately held investment and development firm based in Kentucky. CLIENT has a 60-year history of developing world class hotels, offices, residential and mixed-use developments in 22+ states across the US. The company has $1B assets under management, has built over 25M square feet, and generously invested in communities with $2.4M in corporate and foundation giving in 2022.

Current projects include a mixed-use development offering spectacular views and Cincinnati. The project includes a music venue, hotels, office buildings, multi-family, retail and residential condominiums. Other projects include a 650 acre mixed use development along with multiple projects in Denver Colorado. The position is multifaceted and involves engagement and responsibility for a variety of project details throughout the lifecycle of projects making this a unique opportunity to gain a wide variety of experience. A summary of some of the areas of responsibility is listed below and may vary depending on the current project.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with or assume responsibility for the overall design and planning of buildings, landscaping, and other physical aspects of the project.
• Develop timeline and cost schedules for required due diligence items and the overall project.
• Update in a timely manner construction and development budgets and project proformas.
• Develop financial proforma models and work on various market and input assumptions.
• Assist with executing the development and construction of projects in various stages.
• Coordination & selection of interior and exterior finishes and all other activities and functions that are customarily incorporated into the development of projects.
• Secure required entitlements, zone changes, variances and other approvals necessary to permit the intended development.
• Secure all necessary permits and/or approvals in accordance with the project schedule. Complete market research to help determine project feasibility.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to execute duties and responsibilities herein.

Mixed Use Development: Specific to the project, responsibility for the orderly and effective design of the various components of the project, including the planning for the river frontage, recreational and entertainment events, public areas, hardscape, landscape, exterior décor, material selections, and other components unique to the project. Work with the architect to create project design standards, signage guidelines, and other standards to ensure a uniform, cohesive project design. Secure project vendors, negotiate best pricing and contracts, set schedules in concert with the master project plans, and value engineer in a collective way throughout the process with an eye to saving on each element that is within our control to manage and direct.

Requirements

MUST have some ground up experience with MF/Hotel

• 8-10+ years experience in commercial development/construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction management, or financial preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Logical mindset
• Strong leadership and a sense of urgency.
• Self-starter
• Professional and proactive work ethic.

Athena Recruiting

This is a Hybrid position.

As an UHNW Team Manager, your team of experts will be assisting some of our most important members at Ten. This group of UHNW members includes top entrepreneurs, leaders in the worlds of business, sport, and entertainment, and ultimately the most valued customers of our corporate clients. You and your team will be expected to grow and retain their loyalty, delivering World Class service and exceeding expectations for this highly significant and expectant group of members, ensuring every individual is able to truly live their life x Ten.

When leading your diverse team of high performing experts, your strong EQ will help you easily build strong relationships and actively nurture and promote a team culture of inclusivity, high performance and radical interdependence across their different specialisms, cultures and locations. You will instinctively assist and empower them to deliver the seamless, tailored, valued and responsive experience required every time, by proactively removing barriers to their success. Your excellent instincts for when to best guide, coach and train individuals will be invaluable for you, as will your clear appreciation that seeking to understand will usually be the key, as often your team will hold the expertise you may not.

You will have a strong personal desire to consistently exceed your own key performance indicators and in furthering your own development, being determined to succeed and eager to take on the next challenge – or add the next set of skills to your already formidable arsenal. Similarly, you will be strongly invested in keeping a keen and intimate understanding of our Elevated service offering, using your initiative and enjoying collaboration with both colleagues and your team, to promote creative refinement and ongoing improvement to maximise every opportunity.

Who We Are

At Ten our goal is simple, to become the most trusted service business in the world.

Ten is a leading global lifestyle management business with presence in over 20 offices globally and more than 1300+ employees. We use our expertise, technology and buying power to grant our members direct access to the best travel, live entertainment, dining and luxury retail services. We also work closely with suppliers to provide exclusively negotiated benefits and employee loyalty schemes.

We deliver our service through a combination of Ten’s proprietary, unique technology-enabled platform and the expertise of our highly trained lifestyle managers. Ten is growing quickly and has ambitious plans to keep innovating, inspiring and to continue to improve the lives of millions of members.

To find out more about Ten, please watch this short video here.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership

• To lead a team of high performing UHNW Lifestyle Managers, in line with the team led luxury service and Vision
• To effectively use EQ to get the best from strong personalities, while also having the ability to self-challenge and collaborate effectively with colleagues on best practice
• To actively promote radical interdependence and a strong team culture through all possible touchpoints, including ensuring active participation from all in meetings and team building activities

• To ensure member interactions from your team are consistently in a Trusted Lifestyle Manager manner

Personal Management and Development

• To ensure you effectively manage your time and workload, assisting your team for them to effectively World Class service within expected deadlines and exceed key performance indicators

• To have strong accountability for your own performance, keeping an awareness of your own strengths and building on opportunities for you to improve
• To have a desire for personal development, with a passion for further learning and growth

Specialist Knowledge and Service

• To engage with key developments and updates within each specialist field, further developing your existing knowledge and creating a clear understanding of how to add value on all requests

• To actively take part in specialist team activities and events, to improve your expertise in each field
• To understand dissatisfaction, the drivers and how we can solve these, providing feedback and using initiative to address trends and improve our service long term

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• You will need to be based in Las Vegas or New York
• Must have 5 yrs previous management experience within a luxury brand
• Have a ‘can do, will do’ mindset, using initiative to get whatever is needed done and creatively solve problems, even when faced with ambiguity, uncertainty, and change
• Have a deep sense of empathy and ability to connect and build trust with both colleagues and members
• Have a high level of natural ownership can be proven in everything you do; it all counts to you – and you finish what you start
• Be able to work within/handle pressure situations and possess strong resilience skills
• Be passionate about VIP customer experience, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Have a proven track record of leading successful teams within a VIP, luxury or HNWI setting

Benefits

Commitment to Diversity

We encourage diverse philosophies, cultures, and experiences. We appreciate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment for our employees. This idea unites the teams at TEN. All aspects of our relationship, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or terminate, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

“Ten works with a small, preferred supplier list of recruitment agencies only. Please note we are not accepting any further recruitment agencies at this time.”

Our people are at the heart of the business, and we have a culture of recognition and reward – both through regular appraisals but also annual Extra Mile Awards where we celebrate those who have gone that extra mile in their role. We also encourage all our staff to incorporate their aspirations and interests into their career at Ten and we are there every step of the way in supporting development.

Below are some of our benefits outside of Medical, Dental and Vision benefits.

• Aside from regular Medical, Dental, Vision, and others we have other benefits listed below:
• Travel offers from a variety of sources that allow great discounts on hotels, cruises, and rental cars. These are posted as they come in and vary by location.
• 22 days of PTO your first year and maxing out at 32 days per year in your 4th year (based on a 40hr work week).
• 3 extra float days after 2 years of work.
• Sabbatical every 5 yrs. of work.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Full catalog of learning modules that cover a wide range of categories. for personal and professional development
• Discount on Pet Insurance, legal advisory, and a multitude of other supplemental benefits
• IATA card after 90 days which gives access to travel discounts
• Monetary loyalty rewards at 3yrs, 5yrs, and 10 yrs of service
• Working Holidays: Ability to work from any of our 23 global offices for a short period of time.

Ten Lifestyle Group

Campus Manager

About VTProDesign

VT Pro Design is a full-service creative design firm with a focus on the latest technology and techniques. We are creators, engineers and programmers.  Designers and makers. Storytellers and technologists. Collaborators and artists.  

With an extensive background in logistical, creative, and production design, we have been involved in numerous capacities in the live entertainment and experiential marketing industries. We provide a turn-key solution for specific client needs, offering tailored services in creative design, advanced video, fabrication, engineering, projection mapping, interactive technology, custom media servers, content design, lighting, and audio.

Our creative vision is rooted in a strong production and technology background. So we know that every idea we come up with, no matter how great the heights, is within our reach. We know where the bar is set, because we set it there. And we’re always working to rise past it. Every project has the potential to connect people in different ways and in each step of the process there are discoveries to make. Through expertise and experimentation, discipline and ambition, we find creative solutions.

Description

VTPro is seeking a highly organized candidate to join our team as our Campus Manager to oversee our Los Angeles campus. Qualified candidates will manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously to ensure the facility is running smoothly and will collaborate frequently with the People & Culture department to promote a positive company culture beginning with onboarding new hires to executing company wide events. Candidates will need excellent verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable working in an internal and client facing role in a highly creative environment.  This is not a remote position and requires work to be completed from the Los Angeles office regularly.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversee building operations and general organization of VTProDesign’s three office buildings 
• Manage inventory and purchase office & kitchen supplies to ensure availability when needed  
• Serve as point person for office maintenance requests and schedule repairs when necessary, including review and follow-up on work orders and updating the team on repair progress
• Serve as contact for external vendors and contractors and coordinate services with them as needed (cleaners, pest control, etc)
• Answer incoming calls and relay messages to appropriate parties
• Manage invoices, petty cash, and occasionally assist accounting department with issuing vendor payments
• Serve as an internal point of contact and provide general company knowledge to other employees (who to go to for what, where to find office supplies and kitchen items, mailing address, building codes, parking information, etc) 
• Sort and distribute mail to the appropriate recipients
• Assist with the coordination of the monthly company-wide All Hands meeting
• Stay connected with other local and global campus services teams by exchanging information, sharing ideas, and collaborating on joint events
• Collaborate with management to oversee office upgrades by coordinating with department heads on their requests, compiling estimated costs, executing furniture and office-related purchases, and superintending construction projects from start to finish
• Collaborate with the People & Culture Department on onboarding new hires and promoting a positive company culture through the following tasks: 
• Provide company merchandise to new hires
• Keep employee records updated from information received on the “employee survey” (Preferred name & pronouns, birthday, contact information, travel information, etc)  
• Retrieve and format employee pictures for company website
• Give office tours to internal team members
• Add new employees to required meetings and channels
• Celebrate all employee birthdays
• Lead and assist with planning, organizing and executing company events and volunteer opportunities
• Assist with other administrative tasks as needed

Qualities

• Friendly, welcoming and passionate about contributing to the positive cultural experience in the office
• Responsible and reliable with great attention to detail
• A self starter who is able to work with minimal supervision
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Professional when communicating in person, over the phone, and digitally
• Exude a high level of integrity, energy, and sense of urgency
• Experienced in customer service/client facing roles
• Skilled in Google Office platforms (GCal, Google Meets, Slides, Docs, etc) 

VTProDesign

Role: Project Manager (Digital Operations)

Location: Universal City, CA

Type: 7 Months W2 Contract

Responsibilities:

This role leads the optimization and enhancement of all digital content metadata services, solutions, and artwork delivery standards for media client. Your goal: help our fans find their favorite client’s shows faster and easier, wherever and whenever they want to watch them. Reporting to the Vice President of Video Distribution & Content Operations and working closely with the Senior Manager, Content Metadata & QA, Senior Manager, Content QC, and Manager, Content Operations, you’ll oversee the subject matter expert teams for video metadata display, syndication, and governance. Your diligence will help improve the overall discoverability of client’s shows across platforms and will play an instrumental role in advancing client’s positioning within the rapidly evolving digital marketplace. Overseeing the Content Operations, QC, QA, and Metadata teams, you will:

• Drive the Teams’ Communication: represent the teams in meetings and synthesize data to report up, down, and across our org
• Lead the Teams’ Management: work closely with team leads to guide priorities, escalate and resolve project blockers, navigate HR concerns, highlight individual and team successes, identify growth opportunities, and maintain team cohesion and engagement
• On-demand if/when relevant, you will also provide team support and guidance during hiring, new partner integration, new system onboarding, org restructuring, etc.
• Supervise the Teams’ Projects: ensure project leads have the support they need to meet their deadlines; hold teams accountable for deadlines; enforce best practices across projects — including strong communication, thorough documentation, and presenting progress to broader teams; upholding standards across deliverables
• Current projects include: API integrations; new and existing Airtable base development; automation training, troubleshooting, and dashboard enhancement; AI exploration with content metadata; creating and evangelizing standards documentation; using Agile framework to progress Confluence documentation updates; professional growth and education opportunities for reports; and building out metrics for the teams overseen
• Additional projects could arise on demand
• Direct the Teams’ Vendor Relationships: communication, representation, timeline, contract execution, and enforcing standards
• Assist with additional projects as required by DTC Leadership

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience working in digital Entertainment, with significant experience overseeing digital operations
• Expertise with consumer apps on traditional platforms and digital products
• 5+ years of experience managing senior team members (leaders of teams)
• Demonstrated excellence in cross-team communication skills
• 5+ years of project management experience using Agile methodologies and collaboration products such as JIRA and Confluence
• Expertise overseeing projects supporting operational efficiencies and enhancements
• Strong knowledge of metadata ecosystems: taxonomy best practices, data architecture, data governance, API integration best practices in security, structure, cadence, etc.,
• Strong knowledge of tech pipeline workflows: experience leading others in best practice creation of flow charts, documentation, and user stories; experience with database management and a strong understanding of API data delivery specifications & workflows
• Experience with managing vendor relationships, including overseeing the drafting and execution of SOWs
• Familiarity with the digital domains of content metadata, content operations, content QA, and content QC
• Experience with the low-code database system Airtable or the ability to quickly become savvy with it (a proven track record of quickly learning new systems is helpful)

Desired Characteristics:

• A proactive problem-solver with a positive attitude, the ability to prioritize multiple time-sensitive requests, and the disposition to thrive in a constantly evolving environment
• Experience with or strong interest in Innovation
• Familiarity with or interest in Generative AI, Digital Accessibility, A/B Testing, and/or Automation
• Expertise in distilling highly technical terminology into basic requirements & concepts
• Working knowledge of metadata-related programming/markup languages and syntaxes including, but not limited to XML and JSON
• Working knowledge of metadata specifications as well as aggregation service providers like Gracenote and TiVo
• Experience working with the CMS Drupal, ad-serving platforms and solutions (Freewheel, DFP, etc.), and MAM systems
• Practical experience with SEO algorithms, processes, and techniques
• Experience with or strong interest in collecting, analyzing, and visualizing data is a major plus
• Familiarity with data insights and metrics tracking tools Tableau, Pavo, and Domo
• A genuine passion and familiarity with film and television
• Demonstrated interest in staying current on industry trends and best practices

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DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL GIVING

We are seeking a savvy, highly organized candidate to fill the full-time position of Director of Institutional Giving. The individual in this role will report to the Vice President of Development and is responsible for developing and managing all activities related to grantmaking for government, corporate and foundation entities. The Director of Institutional Giving will write and submit grant proposals, track deliverables and compile reports for funders, manage a calendar of submission dates and deadlines, and prospect for new funding sources for Nashville Public Radio, including 90.3 WPLN News and 91.1 WXNP, Nashville’s Music Experience. We’re looking for someone who’s a strategic thinker, mission-driven, team-oriented, and a skilled writer who has a “can-do” solution orientation. Our Director of Institutional Giving will excel while working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and have a history of consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding goals.

Responsibilities

Research and Cultivation

• Strategically seek grant opportunities that align well with Nashville Public Radio’s programmatic plans, priorities, and mission.
• Collaborate with the VP of Development, the corporate sponsorship team, and board committees to identify and cultivate prospective corporate and foundation funders.
• Regularly monitor federal, state, and local websites, prospecting tools, and other sources for Request for Proposals (RFP) announcements and guidelines.
• Build relationships with corporate and foundation funders, involving the CEO, VP of Development, and corporate sponsorship team when appropriate.
• Foster positive and organized working relationships with staff members and key contacts.

Proposal Development and Submission

• Coordinate and manage the application process for grant opportunities, including developing the strategy, submission plan, writing, document collection, internal and external submission deadlines, and final submission of all related materials.
• Serve as lead writer and editor for all aspects of the application process. Ensure accuracy of all submitted materials and collaborate with the finance team on the submission of financial reports.
• Serve as liaison to program staff of grantmaking entities, and actively solicit feedback on proposal preparation and solicitations.

Grant Management

• Upon receipt of a grant award, monitor progress and ensure appropriate grant fulfillment and effective communication with the funding entity.
• Maintain a detailed application and reporting calendar, including prospective sources, grants awarded, reports submitted, and those funding entities who are on a hiatus or declined.
• Provide budget projections and institutional giving financial information to the leadership team as requested.
• Write and submit all required reports and grant documentation.
• Maintain grantmaking historical records and regularly update Nashville Public Radio’s CRM system to document institutional giving information and track donor activity.
• Manage the gift acknowledgment process for institutional giving.
• Create an annual plan for each institutional supporter with identified points of contact and communication, above and beyond the traditional submission process.
• Attend Nashville Public Radio and outside events to represent the organization, for networking and external relations.

REQUIRED: 3-5 years of grant writing experience with demonstrated success in applying for and administering grants. Demonstrated skill in developing proposal budgets and a proven track record with institutional funders. Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree a plus.

Necesssary Skills And Abilities

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to present information in a concise, accurate and persuasive format.
• Experienced at multi-tasking, working calmly under the pressure of deadlines, while managing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Windows operating systems and familiarity with utilizing various grant submission systems and portals.
• Work effectively in a collaborative, highly team-oriented environment, yet possess initiative, self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Days and hours of work vary, but often run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional weekend and evening hours will be necessary.

This position can be in-office or a hybrid structure.

At Nashville Public Radio, we are looking for people who are curious about the world and are excited about our mission. If it sounds like you would be a good fit for our team, apply today.

Physical Demands

The employee in this position is frequently standing, walking, or sitting; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing.

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force Work Environment

The employee in this position may regularly lift up to 20 pounds.

Vision

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

About Nashville Public Radio

Nashville Public Radio serves Middle Tennessee by providing trusted in-depth news, engaging music, and unique cultural programs on 90.3 FM WPLN News, WNXP, Nashville Classical Radio, and our various digital platforms. For more than 60 years, listeners have turned to this community supported service for programming that inspires conversation and curiosity, educates, and entertains. Our values are:

• To operate the station at the highest level of professional standards and integrity.
• To be responsive to our listeners, members, supporters, and public.
• To exhibit mutual respect for our peers and audience.
• To value the member and community support that our station receives.
• To work together in an environment that encourages participation and sharing of the decisions that affect the station and our listeners.

Nashville Public Radio is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our hiring. Nashville Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation.

Nashville Public Radio offers a generous benefit package including medical, vision, dental, and a robust Employee Assistance Program inclusive of six free sessions of counseling each year and basic legal assistance. Long-term disability and life insurance are provided at no cost to employees. We also have up to 40 days of paid parental or medical leave, inclusive for adoptive and/or foster parents.

In addition to these benefits, employees receive vacation and sick leave, access to a 401(k) plan with employer matching, and 13 paid holidays, 2 of which are floating to employee preference.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, and/or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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Position Summary

The General Manager is responsible for overall management and oversight of daily concert, service, and event operations and profitability of the City Winery location. This individual must exhibit unparalleled levels of hospitality, successfully build and lead strong teams, maintain City Winery’s brand and identity, and strive to exceed standards of excellence in all areas of the business. This role is responsible for activating and executing brand initiatives through the teams, cultivating and instilling a positive company culture, and fostering successful interdepartmental collaboration to ultimately drive profitability for the business.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in multi-faceted, high-volume restaurant, venue and/or equivalent relevant experience

• Proven leadership skills and commitment to excellence

• Proven financial and business acumen; analytical skills, and ability to meet and exceed budgets including labor, food, applicable direct operating costs

• Ability to successfully multi-task, delegate, and manage several projects at once in high-pressure, fast paced environment

• Ability to respectfully mentor, train, develop, and hold teams accountable to expectations

• Superior knowledge of P&L and able to drive revenue

• Must be detail oriented, strong execution skills

• Functional working knowledge of health department and all other related regulations

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal

• Strong culinary and wine knowledge

• Must be fluently literate in English including ability to read, write, and communicate, conduct business related mathematics and analyze data

• Must have proficient computer and technological skills

• Ability to perform physical requirements of position including standing and walking for extended periods of time, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 pounds, per business need

• Able and willing to work flexible scheduling including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

• Able to travel and attend business-related meetings and trips

Overview of Responsibilities

General Operations

• Oversee and manage all aspects of multi-dimension operations, and all associated internal departments.

• Ensure successful execution of all shows, events, service, and daily activity.

• Drive business to profitability and continuously promote sales

• Execute company initiatives from fruition through execution

• Teach and adhere to City Winery principles and commitment to quality food, wine, and service

• Lead by example and enforce Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices consistently

• Ensure controls are in place to prevent waste and theft

• Establish goals, anticipate and resolve problems in all aspects of the business

• Ensure high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, safety, and compliance are maintained at all times

• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and trainings

• Ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations, compliance regulations, inspections, etc.

• Partner with and work collaboratively with internal Company divisions to achieve overall company and business goals.

• Oversee or directly handle customer related issues through email, phone and in person in a timely manner

• Maintain current insurance policies, permits, etc.

• Manage content on End of Day (EOD) report to ensure key performance indicators are captured and reported as per given guidelines

• Oversee facility maintenance including cleanliness and safety; review inventory and equipment usage including relevant plant maintenance or improvements needed; create plan for investments related to updates and repairs

• Routine review of staffing pars to ensure alignment with upcoming events, reservations, and ticket counts

• Lead departments on menu pricing to ensure they meet company guidelines and or are priced appropriately for the market, in partnership with COO

• Lead communications related to new concepts, promotions, product launches as they develop with location directors down through line level staff

• Coordinate proper staff training of all new products prior to a release to the public.

• Work alongside Executive Chef to maintain the most efficient operation of our kitchen and execution of our menus in a timely, presentable and profitable manor

• Operate in full compliance in all areas including health, safety and sanitation, fire, and ensure routine maintenance of equipment and property

• Assist concert management with communication between Artist Management and the house when concert comps & VIPs increase the guest list beyond our normal allotment

• Approve artist show and wine settlements

• Support and oversee event operations to approve floor plans and layouts, ensure complete event information is entered into systems

• Prove feedback to programming on potential acts and fee structures before going to contract

• Provide guidance on promotional materials, internal marketing collateral as well as budgetary approval for all marketing, in partnership with National Marketing Director

• Collaborate with Business Managers on visual spot checks of petty cash ledger, POS credit card processing, the voids and comps report and the nightly product mix

• Review and sign off on monthly cost reports, inventory–beer, liquor, wine, glassware and food plus the ticket sales report from Programming before submitting to accounting

• Perform, implement, and execute projects/tasks/ initiatives as per business need and/or assigned by Senior Leadership

Leadership

• Foster positive Company culture, build morale, and create on-going positive work environment and maintain a productive and professional workforce

• Direct and oversee proper and continued training of staff in all departments

• Interview, select, train, supervise, counsel, and monitor performance of staff

• Conduct disciplinary action as needed, including termination, when necessary in partnership with HR and in accordance with Company policies and guidelines

• Conduct semi-annual performance evaluations with staff

• Train, develop, and motivate management team members. Monitor management teams to ensure they are developing direct reports

• Conduct staff meetings regularly to ensure effective and clear communication including management meetings, BEO meetings

• Ensure safe working environment in all areas

• Ensure proper and timely reporting of all incidents, injuries, accidents through proper channels

• Approve of all new hires, with senior leadership partnership when required, set fair wages consistently, and ensure all hires and properly onboarded and given tools to succeed

• Handle personnel issues in partnership with HR and COO when needed

• Clearly communicate and train staff on company updates, policy changes, and initiatives in a timely manner

Financial Management

• Maintain, monitor, and strive to exceed P&L goals for general operations, food cost, labor cost, payroll, and all other business related expenditures in conjunction with business forecasts and budgets

• Provide budgeting guidelines to all internal departments and monitor financial performance

• Ensure purchases meets budgetary goals by establishing purchasing specifications, product storage and usage requirements, and waste control procedures

• Ensure invoices are handled and disseminated properly through necessary channels

• Review all product/item costs, analyze trends and movement, and make changes accordingly

• Supervise, train, and monitor management staff to ensure understanding of budget control

Administration

• Monitor department scheduling and adjust as necessary to ensure operational success

• Ensure proper completion of administrative tasks including trackers, financial-related reports, personnel forms including PAFs, CAFs, injury reports, and other necessary admin tasks.

• Oversee and approve accurate payroll administration and processing

• Ensure communication to personnel regarding benefits timelines and proper administration, in partnership with HR

• Ensure accurate reporting and entries into all systems/ software that is utilized.

Wine, food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award-winning, locally produced wines.

Who are you?

You’re a rockstar with a passion for music, a love of wine, and a deep respect for hospitality. Whether it’s holding the door for a stranger or helping a friend with a project, you know how to connect with people. But you’re not just a people pleaser – you thrive under pressure and love making quick decisions that have a big impact on the business and culture. You know you have more to learn and are always looking for ways to grow, both personally and professionally. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to be a part of something bigger, you want to join a brand and culture that not only makes a difference, but also helps others INDULGE THEIR SENSES.

Who are we?

City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world-class music venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a range of top-notch events & experiences, including wine tastings, corporate gatherings, and elegant wine-themed weddings.

Why us?

Competitive pay plus generous benefits. An atmosphere of learning, development & enrichment opportunities. A career trajectory within a growing company with abundant opportunities for advancement. A fun team of passionate individuals who share your love of hospitality and the opportunity to provide guests with unforgettable nights filled with music & wine. And most of all, just a really cool thing to be a part of.
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