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Title: Art Management Team

Location: Austin, Texas

The Art Manager will have remarkable leadership skills with the ability to share their knowledge and be a skilled communicator with excellent team management skills They will also have to be able to work independently under pressure to produce results under a tight schedule.

The projects in question are for video games on all platforms – PC, console, mobile. As a key member of the development team, you’ll take charge of the initial concept and see it through to final delivery.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Defining game’s art style, while complying with the creative vision of the initial art direction
• Conveying expectations, both in terms of the level of quality and content (backgrounds, environments, characters), to the graphics team (lead artists, concept artists, environment artists, character artists, animation team) by making use of the pertinent visual references, concept art, production design, and atmosphere materials
• Developing high standards of quality
• Supervising and approving work completed by the team to ensure that the elements produced comply with the vision for the game, as well as meeting standards for quality
• Guiding the development and ensuring the maintenance of the flow of artistic tasks
• Providing guidance and advice to the team, as well as managing freelancers and outside studios, if necessary
• Ensuring that the artistic framework, schedule and budget are all abided by
• Employee management

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience as an art manager, or project manager on AAA console/PC projects (games published on mobile platforms are an asset)
• Excellent artistic and technical skill sets (concept art, illustration, high-resolution sculpting/modelling, UI design)
• Expertise with 2D/3D next-gen production tools (knowledge of rendering engines and of compositing is an asset)
• Technical expertise with the main graphics engines on the market (knowledge of iOS platforms is an asset)
• Able to adapt to different management/data-monitoring systems

Skills And Profile

• Passionate about video games, with a strong interest for both stylistic and photorealistic art styles
• Demonstrates mastery of illustration, animation, and 3D design with versatility regarding backgrounds, characters and UI elements
• Possesses excellent knowledge of the principles behind anatomy and design
• Possesses a positive track record in terms of developing, mentoring, and managing multidisciplinary graphics teams
• Excellent knowledge/reasoning when it comes to game development and the realities of production, both from technical and conceptual standpoints
• Tactful and a strong communicator, able to mobilize and inspire a team
• Critical with a keen sense of observation, and able to express their ideas
• Independent, rigorous and equipped with excellent organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Excellent Holiday entitlement plus public holidays
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture
• You get to work with the latest technologies
• You will be working for one of the worlds leading providers of specialist services to the games industry.

Who We Are

PTW is a video games services company which supports video game developers and publishers through outsourced production services. We started 25 years ago and since then, have grown exponentially year-on-year to where we are today. Our history is in gaming, and we are gamers at heart. In our time within the games industry, we have worked on over 1500 titles across all genres and all platforms, including 8 out of the past 10 Game-Of-The-Year-winning titles.

We have grown rapidly over the past few years and now have 35 sites spanning the globe. The PTW umbrella of companies includes SIDE and Orange Rock. SIDE works at the cutting edge of interactive media as a provider of audio services for the global entertainment market. Orange Rock is our in-house game and product development studio.

Welcome to PTW
PTW

Title: Art Management Team

Location: Austin, Texas

The Art Manager will have remarkable leadership skills with the ability to share their knowledge and be a skilled communicator with excellent team management skills They will also have to be able to work independently under pressure to produce results under a tight schedule.

The projects in question are for video games on all platforms – PC, console, mobile. As a key member of the development team, you’ll take charge of the initial concept and see it through to final delivery.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Defining game’s art style, while complying with the creative vision of the initial art direction
• Conveying expectations, both in terms of the level of quality and content (backgrounds, environments, characters), to the graphics team (lead artists, concept artists, environment artists, character artists, animation team) by making use of the pertinent visual references, concept art, production design, and atmosphere materials
• Developing high standards of quality
• Supervising and approving work completed by the team to ensure that the elements produced comply with the vision for the game, as well as meeting standards for quality
• Guiding the development and ensuring the maintenance of the flow of artistic tasks
• Providing guidance and advice to the team, as well as managing freelancers and outside studios, if necessary
• Ensuring that the artistic framework, schedule and budget are all abided by
• Employee management

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience as an art manager, or project manager on AAA console/PC projects (games published on mobile platforms are an asset)
• Excellent artistic and technical skill sets (concept art, illustration, high-resolution sculpting/modelling, UI design)
• Expertise with 2D/3D next-gen production tools (knowledge of rendering engines and of compositing is an asset)
• Technical expertise with the main graphics engines on the market (knowledge of iOS platforms is an asset)
• Able to adapt to different management/data-monitoring systems

Skills And Profile

• Passionate about video games, with a strong interest for both stylistic and photorealistic art styles
• Demonstrates mastery of illustration, animation, and 3D design with versatility regarding backgrounds, characters and UI elements
• Possesses excellent knowledge of the principles behind anatomy and design
• Possesses a positive track record in terms of developing, mentoring, and managing multidisciplinary graphics teams
• Excellent knowledge/reasoning when it comes to game development and the realities of production, both from technical and conceptual standpoints
• Tactful and a strong communicator, able to mobilize and inspire a team
• Critical with a keen sense of observation, and able to express their ideas
• Independent, rigorous and equipped with excellent organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Excellent Holiday entitlement plus public holidays
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture
• You get to work with the latest technologies
• You will be working for one of the worlds leading providers of specialist services to the games industry.

Who We Are

PTW is a video games services company which supports video game developers and publishers through outsourced production services. We started 25 years ago and since then, have grown exponentially year-on-year to where we are today. Our history is in gaming, and we are gamers at heart. In our time within the games industry, we have worked on over 1500 titles across all genres and all platforms, including 8 out of the past 10 Game-Of-The-Year-winning titles.

We have grown rapidly over the past few years and now have 35 sites spanning the globe. The PTW umbrella of companies includes SIDE and Orange Rock. SIDE works at the cutting edge of interactive media as a provider of audio services for the global entertainment market. Orange Rock is our in-house game and product development studio.

Welcome to PTW
PTW

Title: Art Management Team

Location: Austin, Texas

The Art Manager will have remarkable leadership skills with the ability to share their knowledge and be a skilled communicator with excellent team management skills They will also have to be able to work independently under pressure to produce results under a tight schedule.

The projects in question are for video games on all platforms – PC, console, mobile. As a key member of the development team, you’ll take charge of the initial concept and see it through to final delivery.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Defining game’s art style, while complying with the creative vision of the initial art direction
• Conveying expectations, both in terms of the level of quality and content (backgrounds, environments, characters), to the graphics team (lead artists, concept artists, environment artists, character artists, animation team) by making use of the pertinent visual references, concept art, production design, and atmosphere materials
• Developing high standards of quality
• Supervising and approving work completed by the team to ensure that the elements produced comply with the vision for the game, as well as meeting standards for quality
• Guiding the development and ensuring the maintenance of the flow of artistic tasks
• Providing guidance and advice to the team, as well as managing freelancers and outside studios, if necessary
• Ensuring that the artistic framework, schedule and budget are all abided by
• Employee management

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience as an art manager, or project manager on AAA console/PC projects (games published on mobile platforms are an asset)
• Excellent artistic and technical skill sets (concept art, illustration, high-resolution sculpting/modelling, UI design)
• Expertise with 2D/3D next-gen production tools (knowledge of rendering engines and of compositing is an asset)
• Technical expertise with the main graphics engines on the market (knowledge of iOS platforms is an asset)
• Able to adapt to different management/data-monitoring systems

Skills And Profile

• Passionate about video games, with a strong interest for both stylistic and photorealistic art styles
• Demonstrates mastery of illustration, animation, and 3D design with versatility regarding backgrounds, characters and UI elements
• Possesses excellent knowledge of the principles behind anatomy and design
• Possesses a positive track record in terms of developing, mentoring, and managing multidisciplinary graphics teams
• Excellent knowledge/reasoning when it comes to game development and the realities of production, both from technical and conceptual standpoints
• Tactful and a strong communicator, able to mobilize and inspire a team
• Critical with a keen sense of observation, and able to express their ideas
• Independent, rigorous and equipped with excellent organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Excellent Holiday entitlement plus public holidays
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture
• You get to work with the latest technologies
• You will be working for one of the worlds leading providers of specialist services to the games industry.

Who We Are

PTW is a video games services company which supports video game developers and publishers through outsourced production services. We started 25 years ago and since then, have grown exponentially year-on-year to where we are today. Our history is in gaming, and we are gamers at heart. In our time within the games industry, we have worked on over 1500 titles across all genres and all platforms, including 8 out of the past 10 Game-Of-The-Year-winning titles.

We have grown rapidly over the past few years and now have 35 sites spanning the globe. The PTW umbrella of companies includes SIDE and Orange Rock. SIDE works at the cutting edge of interactive media as a provider of audio services for the global entertainment market. Orange Rock is our in-house game and product development studio.

Welcome to PTW
PTW

Title: Art Management Team

Location: Austin, Texas

The Art Manager will have remarkable leadership skills with the ability to share their knowledge and be a skilled communicator with excellent team management skills They will also have to be able to work independently under pressure to produce results under a tight schedule.

The projects in question are for video games on all platforms – PC, console, mobile. As a key member of the development team, you’ll take charge of the initial concept and see it through to final delivery.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Defining game’s art style, while complying with the creative vision of the initial art direction
• Conveying expectations, both in terms of the level of quality and content (backgrounds, environments, characters), to the graphics team (lead artists, concept artists, environment artists, character artists, animation team) by making use of the pertinent visual references, concept art, production design, and atmosphere materials
• Developing high standards of quality
• Supervising and approving work completed by the team to ensure that the elements produced comply with the vision for the game, as well as meeting standards for quality
• Guiding the development and ensuring the maintenance of the flow of artistic tasks
• Providing guidance and advice to the team, as well as managing freelancers and outside studios, if necessary
• Ensuring that the artistic framework, schedule and budget are all abided by
• Employee management

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience as an art manager, or project manager on AAA console/PC projects (games published on mobile platforms are an asset)
• Excellent artistic and technical skill sets (concept art, illustration, high-resolution sculpting/modelling, UI design)
• Expertise with 2D/3D next-gen production tools (knowledge of rendering engines and of compositing is an asset)
• Technical expertise with the main graphics engines on the market (knowledge of iOS platforms is an asset)
• Able to adapt to different management/data-monitoring systems

Skills And Profile

• Passionate about video games, with a strong interest for both stylistic and photorealistic art styles
• Demonstrates mastery of illustration, animation, and 3D design with versatility regarding backgrounds, characters and UI elements
• Possesses excellent knowledge of the principles behind anatomy and design
• Possesses a positive track record in terms of developing, mentoring, and managing multidisciplinary graphics teams
• Excellent knowledge/reasoning when it comes to game development and the realities of production, both from technical and conceptual standpoints
• Tactful and a strong communicator, able to mobilize and inspire a team
• Critical with a keen sense of observation, and able to express their ideas
• Independent, rigorous and equipped with excellent organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Excellent Holiday entitlement plus public holidays
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture
• You get to work with the latest technologies
• You will be working for one of the worlds leading providers of specialist services to the games industry.

Who We Are

PTW is a video games services company which supports video game developers and publishers through outsourced production services. We started 25 years ago and since then, have grown exponentially year-on-year to where we are today. Our history is in gaming, and we are gamers at heart. In our time within the games industry, we have worked on over 1500 titles across all genres and all platforms, including 8 out of the past 10 Game-Of-The-Year-winning titles.

We have grown rapidly over the past few years and now have 35 sites spanning the globe. The PTW umbrella of companies includes SIDE and Orange Rock. SIDE works at the cutting edge of interactive media as a provider of audio services for the global entertainment market. Orange Rock is our in-house game and product development studio.

Welcome to PTW
PTW

Title: Art Management Team

Location: Austin, Texas

The Art Manager will have remarkable leadership skills with the ability to share their knowledge and be a skilled communicator with excellent team management skills They will also have to be able to work independently under pressure to produce results under a tight schedule.

The projects in question are for video games on all platforms – PC, console, mobile. As a key member of the development team, you’ll take charge of the initial concept and see it through to final delivery.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Defining game’s art style, while complying with the creative vision of the initial art direction
• Conveying expectations, both in terms of the level of quality and content (backgrounds, environments, characters), to the graphics team (lead artists, concept artists, environment artists, character artists, animation team) by making use of the pertinent visual references, concept art, production design, and atmosphere materials
• Developing high standards of quality
• Supervising and approving work completed by the team to ensure that the elements produced comply with the vision for the game, as well as meeting standards for quality
• Guiding the development and ensuring the maintenance of the flow of artistic tasks
• Providing guidance and advice to the team, as well as managing freelancers and outside studios, if necessary
• Ensuring that the artistic framework, schedule and budget are all abided by
• Employee management

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience as an art manager, or project manager on AAA console/PC projects (games published on mobile platforms are an asset)
• Excellent artistic and technical skill sets (concept art, illustration, high-resolution sculpting/modelling, UI design)
• Expertise with 2D/3D next-gen production tools (knowledge of rendering engines and of compositing is an asset)
• Technical expertise with the main graphics engines on the market (knowledge of iOS platforms is an asset)
• Able to adapt to different management/data-monitoring systems

Skills And Profile

• Passionate about video games, with a strong interest for both stylistic and photorealistic art styles
• Demonstrates mastery of illustration, animation, and 3D design with versatility regarding backgrounds, characters and UI elements
• Possesses excellent knowledge of the principles behind anatomy and design
• Possesses a positive track record in terms of developing, mentoring, and managing multidisciplinary graphics teams
• Excellent knowledge/reasoning when it comes to game development and the realities of production, both from technical and conceptual standpoints
• Tactful and a strong communicator, able to mobilize and inspire a team
• Critical with a keen sense of observation, and able to express their ideas
• Independent, rigorous and equipped with excellent organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Excellent Holiday entitlement plus public holidays
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture
• You get to work with the latest technologies
• You will be working for one of the worlds leading providers of specialist services to the games industry.

Who We Are

PTW is a video games services company which supports video game developers and publishers through outsourced production services. We started 25 years ago and since then, have grown exponentially year-on-year to where we are today. Our history is in gaming, and we are gamers at heart. In our time within the games industry, we have worked on over 1500 titles across all genres and all platforms, including 8 out of the past 10 Game-Of-The-Year-winning titles.

We have grown rapidly over the past few years and now have 35 sites spanning the globe. The PTW umbrella of companies includes SIDE and Orange Rock. SIDE works at the cutting edge of interactive media as a provider of audio services for the global entertainment market. Orange Rock is our in-house game and product development studio.

Welcome to PTW
PTW

Title: Art Management Team

Location: Austin, Texas

The Art Manager will have remarkable leadership skills with the ability to share their knowledge and be a skilled communicator with excellent team management skills They will also have to be able to work independently under pressure to produce results under a tight schedule.

The projects in question are for video games on all platforms – PC, console, mobile. As a key member of the development team, you’ll take charge of the initial concept and see it through to final delivery.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Defining game’s art style, while complying with the creative vision of the initial art direction
• Conveying expectations, both in terms of the level of quality and content (backgrounds, environments, characters), to the graphics team (lead artists, concept artists, environment artists, character artists, animation team) by making use of the pertinent visual references, concept art, production design, and atmosphere materials
• Developing high standards of quality
• Supervising and approving work completed by the team to ensure that the elements produced comply with the vision for the game, as well as meeting standards for quality
• Guiding the development and ensuring the maintenance of the flow of artistic tasks
• Providing guidance and advice to the team, as well as managing freelancers and outside studios, if necessary
• Ensuring that the artistic framework, schedule and budget are all abided by
• Employee management

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience as an art manager, or project manager on AAA console/PC projects (games published on mobile platforms are an asset)
• Excellent artistic and technical skill sets (concept art, illustration, high-resolution sculpting/modelling, UI design)
• Expertise with 2D/3D next-gen production tools (knowledge of rendering engines and of compositing is an asset)
• Technical expertise with the main graphics engines on the market (knowledge of iOS platforms is an asset)
• Able to adapt to different management/data-monitoring systems

Skills And Profile

• Passionate about video games, with a strong interest for both stylistic and photorealistic art styles
• Demonstrates mastery of illustration, animation, and 3D design with versatility regarding backgrounds, characters and UI elements
• Possesses excellent knowledge of the principles behind anatomy and design
• Possesses a positive track record in terms of developing, mentoring, and managing multidisciplinary graphics teams
• Excellent knowledge/reasoning when it comes to game development and the realities of production, both from technical and conceptual standpoints
• Tactful and a strong communicator, able to mobilize and inspire a team
• Critical with a keen sense of observation, and able to express their ideas
• Independent, rigorous and equipped with excellent organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Excellent Holiday entitlement plus public holidays
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture
• You get to work with the latest technologies
• You will be working for one of the worlds leading providers of specialist services to the games industry.

Who We Are

PTW is a video games services company which supports video game developers and publishers through outsourced production services. We started 25 years ago and since then, have grown exponentially year-on-year to where we are today. Our history is in gaming, and we are gamers at heart. In our time within the games industry, we have worked on over 1500 titles across all genres and all platforms, including 8 out of the past 10 Game-Of-The-Year-winning titles.

We have grown rapidly over the past few years and now have 35 sites spanning the globe. The PTW umbrella of companies includes SIDE and Orange Rock. SIDE works at the cutting edge of interactive media as a provider of audio services for the global entertainment market. Orange Rock is our in-house game and product development studio.

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Who we are and why what we do matters:

At DCG Communications (DCG), we help clients reach their target audiences, build their brands, and enhance their reputations by hiring smart, innovative people and allowing them to use their skills and passions. Our work isn’t just creative, its meaningful. DCG supports several long-term contracts with federal agencies, including the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense, State, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Coast Guard, and the Agency for Global Media. When you are part of the DCG team, you help shape important initiatives from ending Veteran homelessness and suicide to curbing human trafficking in the United States.

With ever-increasing opportunities for career and earnings growth, we encourage team members to take on new roles, learn new skills, and work on diverse projects. DCG creative teams thrive on ingenuity and value collaborative and independent work. If flexibility, work environment, and work-life balance are essential to you, DCG is an excellent fit. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to work on a nationwide, mission-driven campaign, this is the role for you!

About the Job:

DCG is seeking a Creative Director to help lead our nationwide, multimodal communications and paid media campaign providing mental healthcare access and suicide prevention services to military and veteran populations. In this role, you will provide creative direction, from the graphic design of creative assets and educational materials to still photography and video shoots, to meet or exceed client expectations. You will also lead and mentor a team of graphic designers. From start to finish, you can guide and put innovative ideas into action! Working closely with the design team, clients, and project managers, you will conceive, execute, and deliver design materials for our clients, as well as manage, develop, and grow campaign branding.

What you will do:

• Develop original, strategically on-target, innovative campaign products and materials within agreed-upon timelines.
• Lead and mentor a team of graphic designers and provide coaching and guidance to DCG’s design managers and creative leadership
• Provide storytelling and strategic creative vision to help clients meet their goals.
• Lead brainstorming and in-person meetings.
• Coordinate and assist with photoshoots.
• Ensure adherence to clients’ branding standards.
• Review and meet 508 compliance requirements.

Location: At DCG the majority of our team members, including this role are remote. With over 100 employees based in 21 states (and counting!), DCG is committed to hiring talented employees across the United States. The selected candidate will work during DCG’s core Eastern Standard Time business hours.

You: The creative director position requires the following qualifications, training, and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in the field
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Acrobat), and advanced competencies in Microsoft Office
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in developing communications products in the suicide prevention field or in a related area
• Experience in developing national-level communication products in the suicide prevention field
• Must be familiar with a variety of suicide prevention concepts, practices, and procedures in the Federal sector (e.g., Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience working on nationwide campaigns
• Experience leading and mentoring designers
• Excellent presentation, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• A portfolio of distinctive and exceptional print and digital work, including large campaigns
• Demonstrated strengths in providing proactive solutions and driving successful advancement
• Ability to meet high standards for quality and accuracy under tight deadlines
• Track record of evaluating multiple mediums, from print to web to interactive, to build a unified marketing campaign
• Proficiency in working with both commercial and federal clients
• Familiarity with 508 compliance (strongly preferred)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing a diverse workload
• Demonstrated excellence in typography, layout, and building on a theme
• Passion for new technologies and trends

Why you’ll love it here:

• Market competitive pay.
• A variety of rich healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as group life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement with 4% corporate match and immediate vesting upon enrollment.
• Annual monetary supplement toward mental and physical wellbeing, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 100% Paid Family Bonding for all new parents (including adoption), short-term, and long-term disability. Family planning benefit towards fertility planning and treatment, adoption, and surrogacy.
• Generous paid time off including 11 paid federal holidays and a floating holiday annually.
• DCG offers a offers a wide variety of growth and development opportunities such as: internal learning & development programs and professional development for those seeking to further their professional growth.
• Check out our that highlights the benefits we offer to our employees and their families; dive in further to the blog to get a better sense of DCG company culture!

Interested?

You can apply for this role now by sending us your resume! Please include a link to your portfolio, either in your resume or cover letter.

About us:

DCG Communications (DCG) is a specialized communications consultancy focused on developing influential communications programs to help clients build their brands and enhance their reputations. We work with the federal government, and currently support a number of long-term projects with the following agencies: Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense, State, Transportation, Homeland Security, Housing & Urban Development, Small Business Administration, and more.

DCG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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RWS Entertainment Group is a full service, worldwide production company that provides the very best in custom design as well as pre-packaged events and live shows for corporations, theme parks, cruise ships, resorts, and the fashion industry. Established in 2003, RWS Entertainment Group was built from the ground up through the dedication and devotion of a hard-working team. We have experienced continued growth embracing our mission, Raise Your Experience. RWS Entertainment Group currently is seeking a Manager, Musician Casting to serve RWS and subsidiaries (Ted, JRA, and Binder Casting).

The Manager, Musician Casting will cast an entire project from beginning to end, working closely with creative teams, run audition sessions, schedule appointments with agents/managers, help facilitate rehearsal schedules, music direct (must have music direction experience), ensure artistic integrity and creative is implemented and finessed in the rehearsal process, as well as checking, managing and documenting musician availabilities. The Manager, Musician Casting will be expected to travel in order to seek out talent.

Role & Responsibilities

• Strong industry contacts and knowledge of audition posting platforms and audition standards for musicians.
• Planning, booking, staffing, scheduling, and running both open and invited auditions.
• Identify both active and passive talent across various outlets to ensure diversity is maintained.
• Act as Music Director and work closely with the musicians to ensure the creative direction is implemented successfully during the rehearsal process
• Have experience with sourcing specialty acts and musicians of all disciplines (in addition to strings, brass, percussion, rock, etc.).
• Creating contracts and budgets with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Moderate to substantial traveling with evening and weekend availability.
• Understanding the specifications and constraints of a platform and working with available resources to plan performances.
• Holding auditions for new musical talent and assigning parts to different musicians.
• Assessing the rhythm, tone, voice, and skills of each musician and developing a good understanding of their individual abilities.
• Providing vocal and instrumental demonstrations where necessary.
• Leading and supervising rehearsals and performances.
• Arranging regular maintenance for all musical instruments.
• Staying up to date on developments and trends in the music industry.

Please Note: While this is an accurate and comprehensive description of the role, the above Roles & Responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require additional tasks be performed as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years professional experience in musician casting or music direction, with a focus on cruise ships, theme park entertainment, rock and classical concerts preferred
• An acute knowledge of instrumental techniques as well as a discerning eye for identifying talent
• Extensive knowledge of national and international audition markets (beyond NYC and/or LA)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail: please type the word “Blue Iguana” on the top your resume prior to applying
• The ability to organize, multitask, prioritize, and work under stringent deadlines
• Resourcefulness and proactivity in problem-solving
• BFA/BA degree in Music or comparable work experience
• Proficiency in Mac as well as Word, Excel, and other MS Office applications
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the year, both domestically and internationally

A valid passport for the duration of employment for all travel-related roles. Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or proof of exemption) will be required.

Company Benefits

• Progressive PTO, CitiBike membership, Commuter benefits, Health benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision, Pet-friendly office, Paid parental leave, 401k with company match, Employee Enrichment Program, complimentary tickets to Broadway/Off Broadway shows and industry events as available, Summer Fridays

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

Status: Mobile

• Mobile (in NY/NJ/CT Metro Area): Team members who are pre-approved to regularly perform their job responsibilities remotely up to two (2) days per week, with three (3) days per week operating out of the RWS New York City headquarters.

Salary: $60-70K annual exempt salary

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At RWS Entertainment Group, our team of bold makers and mold breakers is made of a diverse group of people who we believe make our work stronger. Our stage actively chooses to uplift applicants with diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, sexes, national origins, political affiliations, socio-economic status, veteran and Disability status, and other intersectional dimensions of diversity.

We believe the diversity of our people is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our company’s achievement as well.

We are committed to ongoing learning and developing and implementing programs and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in all areas of employment as well as through our creative process and projects.

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Position Summary:

The associate producer of KQED’s The California Report is a critical member of a team that delivers a statewide newscast to public radio stations around California, working in the daytime to edit and produce material to help the editorial team in shaping the direction of the show.

This position requires an ambitious and dedicated journalist capable of juggling multiple tasks at once and meeting mission-critical deadlines – all while staying cool, calm and collected. The associate producer must be proficient at audio production, writing for on air, writing text stories and producing other online news content for the web, mobile and social media platforms. Special projects and coverage, as well as breaking news duties, are also part of the job.

Salary range information will be provided to applicants who are contacted for an interview

KQED envisions a public media organization with a culture that centers on human dignity, equity, and belonging. This will enable us to better serve and reflect the Bay Area through diverse and inclusive storytelling.

We value the contributions of marginalized people in society — including Black, Indigenous, and all people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people — and we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, and we strongly encourage members of these communities to apply.

The mission that drives us:

KQED provide citizens of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone and engage audiences to share their stories. We help students and teachers thrive in 21st-century classrooms, and take people of all ages on journeys of exploration- exposing them to new people, places and ideas.

This role will work hybrid between working in and working remotely. KQED requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The successful candidate will be required to join The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).

Essential Functions:

Researches, writes, edits, produces and reports stories for The California Report.

Produces a variety of editorial content for the web, mobile and social media, such as audio, scripts, text stories, blog posts, photographs, video and databases.

Delivers audio, scripts, text stories, blog posts, photographs, video and other content from the field.

Assists the Senior Editor, Host and others on the KQED News team in developing coverage strategies and daily assignments.

Assists the Editor, Host and others on the KQED News team in determining appropriate platforms to best tell the story.

Logs, edits and dubs sound for story production as necessary.

Performs Other Essential Duties, As Required.

Other Job Functions:

Edits online and multimedia content.

Knowledge/Experience Required

Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

Thorough knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics and standards.

Excellent news judgment

Excellent organizational skills to function in briskly paced, multi-platform news operation.

Excellent knowledge of current and emerging technologies impacting journalism, including web, mobile and social media.

Excellent communications skills.

Strong project management skills.

Ability to work under deadline pressures.

Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and innovate.

Demonstrated ability to work well with both veteran and new staff.

Demonstrated ability to work in teams and across departments.

Demonstrated ability to work with external partners and collaborations.

Knowledge/Experience Desired

One-three years experience working in a news operation is desired.

Experience in broadcast news is a plus.

Working knowledge of the 9-county Bay Area and the Sacramento region is a plus.

Experience working in a demographically diverse news environment strongly desired.

B.A. or Masters degree in journalism, broadcast, mass communications or comparable media curriculum containing multimedia and digital news emphasis a plus.

Let us tell you more about our benefits:

Whether you’re single, married, have children, are in a domestic partnership or anything in between, we have you covered. Employees at KQED enjoy a family-friendly workplace offering paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, family medical leave benefits, comprehensive health/vision/dental and commuter benefits as well as a 403(b) plan. KQED encourages diversity, openness and offers training to support personal and professional development. In addition, we are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, wellness programs as well as free KQED membership.

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Alfred University School of Art & Design invites applications for Director of the Institute for Electronic Arts (IEA). Appointment to begin August 2023.

The Director of IEA oversees all aspects of the operations of the institute including leadership in planning, setting priorities, and program development. The IEA facilitates an extensive and well-known visiting artist technological residency program and projects that are funded through an endowment and a long history of grants. The IEA is a high-technology-research studio facility within the School of Art and Design, New York State College of Ceramics, at Alfred University, New York. IEA encourages and supports projects that involve interactive multi-media systems, experimental sonic/video production, digital imaging, print media explorations and growing publications. IEA is committed to developing cultural interactions spurred by technological experimentation and artistic investigations. Established in 1997, The Institute for Electronic Arts at Alfred University (AU) has a focus on developing electronic imaging studios to support cross-disciplinary work and to sponsor digital media artist residencies for the promotion of professional dialogues.

We seek a highly energetic, creative, organized, and collaborative leader with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary digital media art practice. We value and promote the incorporation of both traditional and emerging technologies.

We seek candidates with a demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse communities and related pedagogical approaches. Diversity is highly valued at Alfred University including a broad range of ability, age, gender, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic and academic experience, and veteran status. The successful candidate will have demonstrated an overall commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity including the ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

The Director of the Institute for Electronic Arts position is a twelve-month position. The Director will have the opportunity to teach one course per semester in the School of Art and Design

Duties

Manage IEA’s Experimental Project Residency Programs (EPR), supported by NYSCA and NEA, sponsors approximately 18 artists a year. The Director takes leadership in writing, submitting, implementing and reporting for all grants through Alfred University’s office of Sponsored Programs. Maintain and advance IEA’s integrated sound, video and print media studios. Supervise staff that assist the director in the residency programs regarding scheduling artists, travel and contracts. Maintain ongoing relationships and partnerships with art organizations of Western New York and be active in engaging the greater community. Continue and expand international relationships and linkages. Information about the IEA can be found here:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in art and/or design or related or professional experience equivalent.
• Experience of working in arts organizations with demonstrated ability in successful grant writing and management
• A history of interdisciplinary program development
• Experience with strategic planning, budget, facilities and personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead an innovative community-based arts organization.
• Experience with or a deep understanding of digital media in both time-based and print media forms and their histories.
• Demonstrated personnel management.
• A working artist in the field

Additional Information for Applicants:

To ensure full consideration please apply by January 15, 2023. However, applications will be received until the position is filled.

Please upload the following documents when completing your application:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for 3 references (email and phone).
• Submit a link to professional website and/or provide up to 10 work samples or links in a single PDF if a working artist.
• Statement of leadership philosophy.
• Diversity statement that describes your effectiveness in promoting inclusive excellence among diverse populations in artistic creation, research, and/or practice.

About Alfred University

One of the first co-educational institutions in the United States, Alfred University is a top-ranked, small, comprehensive university committed to both teaching and research, and is devoted to the pursuit of technical expertise, artistic creativity, and humanistic learning. Located in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in western New York State, Alfred University has a current enrollment of around 1800 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students, and 150 fulltime faculty.

The School of Art and Design at Alfred University is an accredited member of NASAD, with 35 fulltime faculty serving more than 500 students. The School is unique among institutions of higher education, with an open curriculum, allowing a robust and diverse experience in studio art, design, and art history courses. Students and faculty alike thrive in an intensive and supportive learning environment. School of Art and Design students are fully integrated into Alfred University’s community of2000 students. The New York State College of Ceramics (NYSCC) includes the School of Art and Design, the lnamori School of Engineering, and Scholes Library. The NYSCC was established in 1900 to advance research in art, design, and engineering. That intellectual and creative legacy exists in all of the areas of study in the School of Art and Design.

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

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