Music Video Casting Calls and Auditions

We are seeking a talented SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR to join our team. The successful candidate will be a strategic self-starter and creative thinker with intellectual curiosity and a collaborative nature who has a passion for executing integrated PR programs for a variety of clients.

B2B experience working with clients in the creative, media, and marketing industry or with adtech/martech clients a definite plus.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

● Under the guidance of a seasoned senior lead, serve as a day-to-day lead on client teams with an expectation to manage client communication, workflow, key internal stakeholders and junior team members.

● Provide counsel and direction to clients, showing a keen understanding of the media landscape and business needs.

● Develop and execute media relations, thought leadership, executive visibility, speakers’

bureau programs, and social media and influencer marketing programs

● Create PR plans and materials for client announcements and news, including press releases, talking points and messaging documents that provide a strategic point of view

● Develop and maintain relationships with key media outlets and influencers at top-tier business, trade, consumer/lifestyle, broadcast outlets and social media platforms

● Identify newsworthy trends through active monitoring of key media in order to provide meaningful recommendations on story ideas that will generate coverage and buzz

● Maintain in-depth knowledge of client’s industry, anticipating and addressing opportunities and issues as they arise

● Lead and mentor junior team members to build a culture of high performance

● Participate in new business development and agency marketing initiatives

EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES

● 8+ years’ experience in B2B public relations at a PR agency (preferred) or in a PR role at an advertising agency. Experience working with clients in the creative, media, marketing industry or with adtech/martech clients a plus.

● Compelling communicator and relationship builder with an entrepreneurial mindset

● A strategic self-starter with the ability to work well under pressure

● Strong acumen and passion for PR along with a winning attitude and a desire to build and grow client business

● Experience creating and executing successful PR strategies to support clients through strategic positioning and messaging

● Mastery of all the foundational skills one would expect at this level, including working in a fast-paced environment; delivering on multiple deadlines; high-caliber writing; active listening and attention to detail; and familiarity and comfort with digital and social media

● Real passion and enthusiasm to be part of an independent, woman-owned agency committed to delivering unparalleled service to its clients and providing career-defining experiences and opportunities to its team members

● Good, smart, kind human with empathy, understanding and a great sense of humor who believes in balance and wants to work with others who are similar and feel the same

● Bachelor’s or advanced degree

About DGC

DiGennaro Communications (DGC) is a NYC-based PR firm that exists to shine a light on the world’s best creators, innovators and thinkers. As a leading B2B strategic communications agency, DGC creates earned, owned and paid programs for clients in the marketing, media, tech, and music/entertainment industries, driving results for a roster of world-class brands, publishers, agencies and executives.

Our team is creative, passionate and strategic, known for delivering break-through strategies that provide unsurpassed and quantifiable results. From earned media and influencer relations to thought leadership, executive visibility and industry marketing, our focus is on creating integrated communications programs that move the needle for our clients.

Our culture is based on our attitude of “Work Hard. Work Fun. Make a Difference.” Whether in the office or remote, we enjoy having fun together, from scavenger hunts and trivia nights to team meditation sessions and Thirsty Thursday cocktails. And it’s part of our founding principles to give back in the form of volunteering, donating and supporting local organizations for which we have a shared passion.

DiGennaro Communications

Who we are:

When hospitals, schools, hotels, and even music festivals need to identify the people coming through their doors, they rely on PDC’s expertise and solutions. As part of Brady Corporation’s global portfolio of brands, PDC is a leader in identification solutions serving healthcare, government, education, entertainment and hospitality. PDC’s breadth of products, from patient identification to music festival wristbands, are an integral part of Brady’s identification solutions. But PDC’s products and solutions are just one element of the Brady story.

From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room – Brady is just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust us because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications – powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities.

We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2022, Brady employed approximately 5,700 people worldwide. Brady’s fiscal 2022 sales were approximately $1.30 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. Learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com.

Why work at Brady:

A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth. And as a member of the PDC team, you’ll get to represent a company with unique brand recognition across several industries. Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you’ll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

What We Need:

The hired candidate will be responsible for growing healthcare products sold within a geographic territory with existing customers along with brand new customers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintain and grow existing client relationships and business opportunities within a defined territory of approximately $4M in business
• Develop new sales opportunities through outbound prospecting and inbound leads.
• Establish and implement a plan of weekly sales activities within the region to achieve projected sales quotas and manage the total account base to meet sales goals and objectives.
• Create business plans and forecast sales on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Create and present customer proposals/quotes, close deals
• Meet and exceed revenue and activity performance goals
• Utilize Salesforce.com to accurately and effectively track activity and update lead, account and opportunity information.
• Develop internal and external long-term customer relationships

What You’ll Need To Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A minimum of two years sales experience preferred.
• Self-motivating and outgoing. Able to maintain energy and enthusiasm. You consider yourself customer-focused, team-minded, and results-driven
• Requires professional written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and excellent phone manners
• Knowledge of computer software/programs including MS Office and Gmail preferred. Salesforce.com and SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel to accounts or meetings when necessary

Benefits:

• Complete insurance coverage starting on first day of employment – medical, dental, vision, life
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus opportunity
• Vacation and Holiday pay

Brady Corporation

Pledge for Success:

We are dedicated in hiring outstanding individuals who share in our commitment and passion in serving our guests. Ambition, dedication, attention to detail, and a warm smile are all winning characteristics that lead to the spirit of who we are.

Position Summary:

Motivated and competitive outside sales professional focused on direct solicitation of new business opportunities and maintenance of on-going relationships with existing accounts for re-bookings. Success driven to meet and exceed all private event revenue booking goals inclusive but not limited to food and beverage, audio visual, and venue rental.

This is a non-supervisory position. This is a base plus commission role. This position reports to the Director of Sales & Special Events.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes superior guest service while soliciting new meeting and event business continuing to build relationships locally and regionally.
• Maintains and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani.
• Daily responsibility for focused and qualified in person and video conferencing sales calls, engaging site inspections, attention to detail within professional written communications, contracting and detailing for servicing team.
• Actively solicit local, regional, and national clients for bookings in Meeting and Entertainment Center, MUZE Lounge and all active meeting venues on property including hotel group room bookings.
• Prepare professional correspondence, contracts, proposals, BEO’s for clients along with internal booking reports and account maintenance.
• Participate in daily business review meetings, huddles, pre-convention and post meetings, trainings and other sales related meetings as required while continuing to meet sales goals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor standards of service and coordinate activities to ensure a high quality of service is maintained as a sales manager and within support team.
• Work as a partner with integral ilani departments to provide quality service to clients to exceed expectations.
• Work in partnership with banquet teams for development of stellar executable events.
• Ability to work remotely, with capability to travel to clients, tradeshows, and meetings.
• Attend community and industry meetings or events directly related to sales opportunities.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of market trends, comp Sets within local, regional, and tribal meeting and hotel markets.
• Track and report sales revenues with monthly forecast.
• Prepare and submit activity reports weekly to Director of Sales and Marketing.
• Manage travel and business expenses and submit reports on a timely basis.
• Achieve all sales goals on a monthly and quarterly basis that have been established and managed by the Director of Sales and Marketing.
• Effectively and efficiently manage costs and objectives while achieving guest satisfaction.
• Protect and preserve assets of the company.
• Meet professional grooming and appearance requirements.
• Meet attendance guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum 4 years’ sales experience in Convention/Meeting/Event Sales Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Hotel sales experience may be replaced with equivalent convention, resort, or destination sales experience.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment.
• Sales experience with various software programs – managing all aspects of role.
• Direct Sales success in exceeding established goals on an on-going basis.
• Understand of local and regional markets – corporate and non-profit.
• Availability to work non-traditional hours, independently and as a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Enthusiastic sales professional, initiative-taking, curious, and creative and strategic selling.
• Ability to prepare, read and interpret sales, marketing, and contractual documents. Ability to write individual sales and marketing reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively with individuals and before large groups of people.
• Ability to accurately calculate figures and amounts and perform mathematical functions applicable to business needs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to manage problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to qualify for any and all licenses or permits required by local, state or federal law.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The team member frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The team member is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Some of the job duties of this position are performed outdoors and team members in this position are therefore frequently exposed to inclement, hot, and cold weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in an environment where the noise level is usually very loud.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and responsible transportation.
• Must be willing to work in a smoking environment.
• Must be willing to adhere to company health and safety measures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sales and Event experience in a high volume, casino environment preferred.

ilani

ABOUT ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT

Accel Entertainment is the largest Gaming Terminal Operator in the country. We provide slot machines, redemption terminals, and amusement devices (pool tables, juke boxes, dart boards, etc.) to bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, and fraternal and veteran establishments across the country. Our focus is providing unmatched customer support, guidance, and compliance expertise so our partner establishments can grow their businesses and generate more revenue.

SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, assisting locations through video gaming applications and overall live video gaming processes, keeping locations updated on gaming industry information, as well as assisting in other areas as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze industry data to help establishments increase game play
• Manage daily relations and troubleshoot issues
• Ensure service levels are maintained at an optimal level
• Develop strategic working relationships with existing establishments
• Develop new business in identified region
• Schedule regular visits to establishments for purpose of retention and revenue growth
• Collaborate with marketing team to plan customized on-site marketing materials for establishments
• Proactively address client issues
• Perform special projects and related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous account management and/or outside sales experience a plus
• Strong professional presence
• Ability to adapt, organize, and multi-task
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Possess excellent time management
• Ability to interact with local bar, restaurant, and truck stop owners, as well as commanders of non-profit organizations
• Valid driver’s license; clean driving record
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Terminal Handler’s License from the Illinois Gaming Board

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity, including calculating figures and use of a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push weights up to 50 pounds
• Extensive travel within your assigned region
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust or focus
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accel Entertainment

ABOUT ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT

Accel Entertainment is the largest Gaming Terminal Operator in the country. We provide slot machines, redemption terminals, and amusement devices (pool tables, juke boxes, dart boards, etc.) to bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, and fraternal and veteran establishments across the country. Our focus is providing unmatched customer support, guidance, and compliance expertise so our partner establishments can grow their businesses and generate more revenue.

SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, assisting locations through video gaming applications and overall live video gaming processes, keeping locations updated on gaming industry information, as well as assisting in other areas as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze industry data to help establishments increase game play
• Manage daily relations and troubleshoot issues
• Ensure service levels are maintained at an optimal level
• Develop strategic working relationships with existing establishments
• Develop new business in identified region
• Schedule regular visits to establishments for purpose of retention and revenue growth
• Collaborate with marketing team to plan customized on-site marketing materials for establishments
• Proactively address client issues
• Perform special projects and related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous account management and/or outside sales experience a plus
• Strong professional presence
• Ability to adapt, organize, and multi-task
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Possess excellent time management
• Ability to interact with local bar, restaurant, and truck stop owners, as well as commanders of non-profit organizations
• Valid driver’s license; clean driving record
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Terminal Handler’s License from the Illinois Gaming Board

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity, including calculating figures and use of a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push weights up to 50 pounds
• Extensive travel within your assigned region
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust or focus
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accel Entertainment

• Manager, Metadata & Taxonomy – Content Licensing

• The Manager, Metadata & Taxonomy is responsible for strategically designing and maintaining metadata models for digital assets governed by the Content Licensing group, working with both internal and external stakeholders to manage and optimize workflows for metadata tagging and client deliverables. A person in this role must operate at the intersection of information science, post-production, digital asset management, and content licensing. This role involves managing relationships with content marketing groups, balancing their customer service needs with the company’s metadata creation and collection goals. This person must be a self-starter, but willing and eager to collaborate with others. This person should believe in the power of metadata and want to share this knowledge with others. The Manager, Metadata & Taxonomy must be detail-oriented, agile, creative, and able to synthesize information from many sources. Metadata models will change over time and the Manager should be willing to disrupt the status quo, inspiring others to do the same.
• Responsibilities include:

• Identify strategic metadata opportunities for the Content Licensing business and for the broader studio as it relates to the curation of time-based metadata and clip re-use across all lines of business.
• Drive strategic decision making and implementation related to metadata creation, acquisition, and modeling
• Design, build, and maintain metadata models and schemas in support of Content Licensing and its related activities across the studio
• Audit metadata to ensure adherence to standards and identify new opportunities
• Use SQL and other query languages to standardize inconsistent or incomplete metadata, as well as perform analysis that influences metadata strategy
• Develop and improve workflows for metadata tagging and client deliverables (video clips/still images)
• Lead training for metadata tagging processes and the creation of metadata deliverables
• Document workflows, metadata models, and standards
• Evaluate new AI/machine learning technologies and project manage their integration with existing systems
• Map metadata between systems to support data initiatives and increase efficiency
• Onboard new content partners, provide training, and develop custom metadata schemas as required
• Oversee the operation of and serve as the internal public face for SPCL’s Village Well, a first-of-its-kind metadata repository describing longform studio assets with AI and human-generated time-based metadata
• Manage Village Well content partner relationships
• Query and analyze search data to support strategic metadata decisions
• Create reports to track project status
• Maintain familiarity with new technologies and other developments in the entertainment industry as they relate to metadata creation, collection, or modeling
• Support content review for ad-supported licensing models, making recommendations based on deep knowledge of rights and clearances
• Review and flag content for compliance issues
• Advocate to improve content discoverability and user experience through innovative metadata models
• Experience:
• 5+ years of direct experience within the following areas:

• metadata, including taxonomies, ontologies, metadata standards, metadata management, data extraction & transformation, and digital asset management (DAM)
• content licensing, including film clips, photography, stock footage, VFX elements, license administration, rights and clearances, CRM systems, sales, and customer service
• post-production, including knowledge of traditional (i.e. film-based) as well as current (i.e digital) post-production workflows, telecine, color-grading, editing, VFX, encoding/transcoding, and delivery formats
• personnel management, including supervision, scheduling, training, evaluation, and development
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Strong understanding of metadata, taxonomies, and ontologies
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Adept research and problem-solving skills
• Deep knowledge of the studio’s catalog and the stock footage library
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Sound analytical skills (both qualitative & quantitative)
• Understanding of rights and clearances
• Understanding of compliance standards and practices
• Able to build rapport with clients, partners and cross-functional teams
• Decisive & effective problem-solving ability with a strategic mindset
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills
• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science preferred
• *Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Background

Location: Chicago, IL (303 E Wacker Dr., Suite 2200)

Type: Full-time, permanent position

Division: Strategic Partnerships

Reports to: EVP, Assets & Properties

Overview

Intersport, a leader in sports, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing and media for more than three decades, provides expertise in the areas of:

• Agency Services: brand consulting, creative, content production, digital, experiential marketing, field marketing, hospitality, social media marketing, and sponsorship consulting
• Properties – owned-and-operated live sports and lifestyle events and media assets airing on broadcast and digital networks

Responsibilities

The Director, Strategic Partnerships will be responsible for generating sponsorship and media sales revenue in support of a municipal marketing client. This client is a city in the Chicagoland area that offers a breadth of brand marketing opportunities across its portfolio of sponsorable assets including:

• An 18,000+ capacity indoor sports and entertainment arena
• A concert hall for live music, theater and entertainment
• A mass-transit integrated convention center
• A mixed-use general entertainment district

The right candidate will have proven success in sponsorship and/or media sales, relationships with key clients nationally and in the Chicagoland area, and the ability to create new relationships among buyers. The right candidate must possess a consultative selling approach and be able to detail success in having sold six, and seven-figure sponsorship agreements.

Responsibilities

General

• Embody and reflect Intersport’s performance-based culture
• Commit him/herself to the highest standards of executional excellence

Business Development

• Prospect, pitch, and close six-, seven-figure sponsorship and media agreements with clients and agencies nationally

Client Management and Communication

• Provide anticipatory and responsive customer service to clients/sponsors/advertisers, both those existing and newly signed

Team Management

• Work collaboratively with all members of integrated team
• Manage, train, and mentor junior-level staff in sales support and partner servicing roles

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of six (6) years’ full-time experience in sponsorship and/or media sales
• Strong understanding of the sales process with a passion for pitching and closing new business
• Ability to detail a history of having sold numerous six-, and seven-figure sponsorship and/or media sales agreements
• Current key relationships with sponsorship and/or media buyers at clients and agencies nationally
• Ability to develop new relationships with sponsorship and/or media buyers
• Experience managing, training, and mentoring junior-level staff
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with high-level presentation ability
• Flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively in an entrepreneurial environment
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel

Intersport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Intersport

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client, a video game company, is seeking a Program Manager II to join the Player Platform Team.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and scope cross team projects within Player Platform.

• Plan and scope the end-to-end platform integration path for each game developer on the platform.

• Build and adjust all integration milestones per customer, including kickoff meetings, working agreements, and follow-up commitments

• Design systems for improving the feedback loop between teams, game and platform.

• Standardize communications best practices, nomenclature, and tools between platform teams and their customers.

• Plan, scope, and provide long-term, sustainable customer management support between platform teams and game developers.

• Assess, escalate, and document emergent customer issues, identifying and improving on process pain points and inefficiencies.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of professional experience in the project management craft for large-scale software products utilizing different crafts and disciplines whilst serving a global audience.

• Experience managing product goals across multiple teams.

• Experience with iterative development methodologies like Scrum & Agile, and have used supporting software (i.e.: JIRA)

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working on a variety of software products in the gaming and entertainment space

• Knowledgeable about the gaming industry including newest trends and events

Pay Range: $65/hr W2 – $76/hr W2

Onward Play

Complex Networks is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed, Inc.

Complex Networks is a global youth entertainment network spanning major pop culture categories including streetwear and style, food, music, sneakers, and sports. Complex Networks is diversified around three pillars: advertising, e-commerce, and content where it creates and distributes original programming for Gen Z and Millennial audiences through premium distributors such as Netflix, Hulu, Turner, Corus, Facebook, Snap, YouTube, Roku, and more. Additionally, Complex Networks generates revenue through a number of core business lines, including branded content and advertising, licensing, events, e-commerce, and agency consulting services.

Title: Manager, Content Strategy and Special Projects

Business Area: Content

Job Category: Complex Editorial

Salary: $100,000 – $115,000

Union Status: Non-Union

Complex Networks is looking for a Manager, Content Strategy and Special Projects responsible for assisting with strategizing for all content products under the purview of Complex Networks’ SVP of Content Strategy. Reporting directly to the SVP, duties will include ideating and executing strategy around Complex Networks video programming, as well as special projects that fall under the scope of the editorial, video and social departments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the Complex tone of voice and aesthetic, the ability to enact that comprehension into innovative and successful types of content, and capacity to interpret feedback to inform future strategy.

You Will

Content Strategy

• Work alongside Editorial Creative Director on concept and artistic idea generation for brand moments like Covers, Volume, and larger features. Consider and manage overall content strategy, in consultation with editorial/social/video leads as well as the centralized art/design team.
• Provide strategic insight and input around tentpole brand projects like ComplexLand, ComplexCon, Pro-Am, and others to ensure alignment with brand tone and voice.
• Help conceptualize, top-edit scripts, and see through execution for Style-focused vertical video working with the Jr Social Producer of Style & Sneakers and the two Style staff writers.
• Work with the SVP of Content Strategy and other content stakeholders to help amplify special content moments.
• Work both with internal Complex content teams and interdepartmentally across BuzzFeed Inc. to identify and develop opportunities including, but not limited to, press moments, products, and rollout strategies that amplify Complex’s editorial, video, and social content and projects
• Help develop IRL activations around Complex programming that take place during tent-pole events in the industry (Art Basel, Complex Con, Grammy’s, Superbowl, NBA All-Star, etc.)

Special Projects Oversight and Production

• Oversee and manage creative production and budgets of Complex editorial special projects like Digital Covers, Complex Volume, and larger feature shoots.
• Work closely with the BuzzFeed production, talent, legal, and finance teams for logistic and administrative needs and support.
• Book, contract, and own relationships with photographers and external creative contractors for projects as needed.
• Effectively translate and communicate creative and artistic direction to teams across functions and departments

You Have

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced, constantly evolving digital publishing environment
• Experience managing project budgets keeping creative work streams on track
• Industry experience producing creative editorial content and managing shoots
• An unflinching commitment to impactful journalism and the editorial mission of Complex
• A sound understanding of the evolving digital media landscape, our critical place in it, and how our editorial can continue to help Complex engage and find new audiences in the U.S. and abroad
• Experience working collaboratively with in-house product/platform teams to figure out more ways to increase the reach of our journalism
• Organized, timely, and detail-oriented approach to all tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational skills

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. is the world’s leading tech-powered, diversified media company that reaches hundreds of millions of people globally through its cross-platform news and entertainment network. The company produces articles, lists, quizzes, videos, and original series; lifestyle content through brands including Tasty, the world’s largest social food network; original reporting and investigative journalism through HuffPost; an industry-leading affiliate business, strategic partnerships, licensing and product development through BuzzFeed Commerce; and original productions across broadcast, cable, SVOD, film and digital platforms for BuzzFeed Studios.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply to [email protected].

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options.
• A generous benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.

We want all employees to feel safe and comfortable when they engage in any in-person meetings, when visiting the office, or when working from an offsite production or meeting location. As part of this commitment to health and safety, BuzzFeed requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. employees, including all newly hired employees. Requests for accommodation per applicable law for health and/or religious reasons will be considered. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Note: BuzzFeed Inc. offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, and VT.

BuzzFeed

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!

Located in Atlanta’s rapidly growing Upper Westside neighborhood, this is our 2nd location and opened in October 2022. The 10,000+ square foot location offers our classic Mission experiences with glass-walled bomb rooms; 4 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. Beat The Bomb Atlanta is already emerging as one of the highest rated experiences in Atlanta with over 4,000 5-star reviews on Google and was recently featured on The Real Housewives of Atlanta!

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