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Paid Media Director

About Journey Further

Founded five and a half years ago, Journey Further is a Performance and Brand agency that accelerates growth for leading brands and ambitious start-ups . Our 170+ team are located in Leeds (HQ), Manchester, London and Manhattan, NY.

We have been recognised as the fastest growing agency in Europe (AdWeek) and have just won Global Performance Agency of the Year (Campaign, May 2022). We were also crowned the number one medium sized agency to work for in 2022. We are a business where our people matter above all else and why less than 2% of our team leave each year.

Having grown 95% in 2021 our sights are now firmly set on our US expansion. We already partner with global brands that we want to service from the US and feel it’s the right time to launch our Clarity at Speed proposition to the US market.

Intensive planning has led us to a fresh direction and clear 5 year vision for the agency. We now need to find the founding US team to help make our vision a reality.

About the role

When we started Journey Further (2017) our vision was to create the Clarity at Speed performance agency that could take on the biggest and most respected agencies (with a disruptive approach) and win. We had no team, no clients and no proof that our approach would work. It did.

To make the US expansion a success, we need to go back to that start-up mentality and make decisions similar to those we made when we founded Journey Further. Only this time we have the strength of our existing team, our clients and our reputation to accelerate growth.

Purpose of the role

Reporting to our US CEO you will lead Journey Further Paid Media strategy and execution.

Areas of responsibility

• Paid Media Strategy
• Delivering on campaigns
• Pitching to potential new clients
• Recruitment – building out a team

Accountabilities of the role

Journey Further Paid Media strategy

You’ll work closely with our UK team to build out a paid media strategy that aligns to our proposition and values

Integrated digital

You’ll be a biddable media professional whose responsibilities will include:

• Lead and adapt client paid search strategies to grow their PPC and paid social accounts
• Leading the activation across Video, Display and Audio
• Work directly with clients to help them understand how paid search performance and business data deliver strong results
• Audit accounts, devise PPC strategies and pitch for new business
• Test new ideas to drive account growth, reporting back to the team and your clients
• Communicate detailed strategies, campaign plans and results with confidence
• Meeting and maintaining a network of partners and providers to help deliver the best media plans possible for our clients
• Collaborating with both internal and external creative teams to ensure all deliverables are to spec and make use of the platform/partner’s capabilities
• Negotiating with suppliers to achieve preferential rates for our clients
• Always go the extra mile, surprising and delighting your clients

It’s imperative that your approach aligns perfectly to our mission and values.

Mission = we challenge with care anything that limits performance

Values = open + together + decisive

Career development

Ultimately this will be working alongside US CEO and UK team to help further define approach/proposition and build out a team

New Business

Work with Head of Growth to put together decks and execute in pitches to win new business

Approach

Step 1 = Submit CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Step 2 = Paid Media Director (UK) and Jimmy to screen

Step 3 = Interview with US CEO

Step 4 = Final Stage – task based interview

Step 5 = Decision

Proposed salary

$150,000 – $170,000

D&I

Journey Further takes pride in creating an environment where everyone can be themselves. This starts with recruitment.

We pledge to make our roles as open as possible and to provide equal opportunities to everyone that is kind enough to give us their time. All recruitment decisions we take will be based solely on the positive skills and behaviors that applicants display and absolutely nothing else.

We do not discriminate based on any personal characteristic, we are a people first agency and we care about and celebrate individuals.

If something is important to you, it’s important to us. If you have a particular need during the application process or during your time at Journey Further, please let us know.

Journey Further

Job Summary:

Shore Fire Media is looking for a sharp and ambitious PR assistant to join our team of busy publicists. We’re looking for someone with an in-depth knowledge of the music and media worlds, who has the ability to handle a diverse client roster of award-winning musicians, filmmakers, authors, tech, events, nonprofits and a range of other art and culture-related projects. We are seeking to fill the position immediately and you will work remotely for the time being, though it is preferred that candidates be based in the NYC area.

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Creating media lists and researching journalist contact information

• Creating pitches, notes and press releases

• Proofreading and copy-editing

• Pitching and securing stories in media outlets as assigned

• Conducting research on trends in media and culture

• Interacting with journalists, clients and other publicists

• Preparing weekly reports and internal documents for other staff

• Supervising part-time staff and interns

• Maintaining guest lists for client events and liaising with attending media

• Covering client press days

• Updating and maintaining client information on Shore Fire website

• The following types of client communication: interview schedules, meeting invites, circulating key clips, re-cap of meetings etc.

• Contributing to our media databases by sharing updates, changes and additions

• Other PR and general administrative work as directed

Qualifications and Skills:

• 1 year of professional or internship experience in public relations (previous music PR experience a plus)

• Exceptional written, verbal and organizational skills

• Passion for contributing to a wide variety of fast-paced PR campaigns

• Attention to detail

• Knowledge of Cision, Constant Contact, Excel and Office (and basic Photoshop skills)

• Social media knowledge and expertise

Shore Fire Media

This notable luxury home brand is looking for an Editorial Content Manager who reports to the Head of Marketing. This position will support the marketing and engagement strategy to build the brand across multiple customer channels. This position will manage the production, approval and publication of all content including written, email, digital, social and video. Additionally, this role requires a sophisticated voice for luxury consumer products, excellent story-telling instincts, technically excellent writing and editing skills, and a highly collaborative nature.

Responsibilities

● Leads Creation (in collaboration with Creative and Digital teams), Management and Execution of all consumer email campaigns

● Conceptualization, production, and publication of branded content for the website

● Management of internal and external resources required for production of all company copywriting needs including, but not limited to:

–descriptive copy for products and seasonal collections

–functional copy for products

–internal and external corporate communications, including employee communications

–corporate identity, history and value statements

–copy for advertising

● Manages all Organic Social Media including Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, LinkedIn

● Responsibility for editorial, social media, email calendars

● General editorial content ideation, specification of assets required for production, and distribution of actual content

● Planning and development of B2B communications and email requirements

Qualifications

● 5+ years of experience shaping and executing editorially driven content.

● Bachelor’s degree or higher in journalism, communications, creative writing or business.

● Advanced writing and editing skills.

● Background in copy and editorial for digital and print media, with proven experience developing multi-platform content

● Demonstrated experience producing effective product copy.

● Demonstrated experience with branded storytelling and delivering compelling content.

● Experience in influencing and working with cross-functional teams.

● An inventive problem solver capable of operating both in a strategic capacity and hands-on.

● Experience writing and editing product marketing content and sales enablement materials.

● Strong professional background as part of a successful marketing team, exceptional eye for quality and an unwillingness to compromise on the quality of both messaging and design.

● Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.

The Bowerman Group

Position Title:      Manager, Media Relations

Department:        Media Relations

FLSA Status:        Exempt

Reports To:          Vice President, Media Relations

Choose Chicago is the official sales and marketing organization responsible for promoting Chicago as a global visitor destination to business and leisure travelers.

POSITION SUMMARY

Work with destination media/social media and other targeted niche media/social media to generate publicity globally for Chicago as a must-see tourist destination. Working directly for and closely with the Vice President of Media Relations, the Manager, Media Relations will be responsible for planning and implementing media relations and global social media programs, performing all traditional media relations functions including writing, initiating media contact and placement, pitching and securing, corresponding with media/influencers and partners, providing direct support to media/influencers for individual visits, press tours, in-market media missions, events, receptions, marketplaces, and more, as well as working on the global social media/influencer relations program.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY:

N/A

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement media, influencer, and global social relations programs and strategies for identified national, key, state, regional, border, and local media markets in our key global markets (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, UK, Germany, France, Japan, China) and other secondary and/or developing markets as needed.
• Drive the Chicago local, regional, national and international messaging to key global markets and align that message, and the ways in which it is delivered, with other Choose Chicago channels, including paid media campaigns, social media, etc.
• Build productive long-term relationships with media and influencers in key global markets, including national, local and key city-based travel/meeting trade and consumer media, bloggers, freelancers, influencers, etc.
• Plan, develop, implement, pitch, lead and actively manage press/influencer trips, individual media/influencer visits, in-market media missions, promotions, live remotes, media marketplaces, events, receptions, etc.
• Conduct proactive and reactive media initiatives including building itineraries for visiting media/influencers, providing information, photos/video, writing press releases and story ideas to pitch, promote, and follow up to secure placements with media/influencers, including news stories and features

·        Field media/influencer queries, lead and liaise daily with media/influencers, often by telephone, email and/or in person

• Research, write and distribute news/press releases and inspiration pages to pitch and follow up with media to generate positive media coverage on the destination, as well as talking points, interview bookings, etc.
• Support niche markets (e.g., culinary, art, culture, family, neighborhoods, architecture, LGBTQ+, etc.) and major events, (e.g. Chicago Architecture Biennial, Expo Chicago, Chicago Restaurant Week, Chicago Theatre Week, etc.), liaising with partners and other Choose Chicago business units
• Collaborate with Choose Chicago departments (Marketing, Global Development, Cultural Tourism, Convention Sales, Partnership, Neighborhoods, DEI, etc.) to align activities and bring media/influencer relations opportunities, recommendations and support to their initiatives  
• Develop global social media engagement and content calendar by country – post cadence, content, spend, audience, targeting, as needed with the support of our in market social media agencies which reinforces our brand and services to relevant audiences
• Develop benchmark KPls and best practices to continuously improve global campaigns based on data/metrics
• Manage program budget for assigned markets and maintain accurate, timely accounting practices including the processing of invoices, balancing of program of work budgets, etc.
• Work with and support public relations and social media agencies globally who work on Choose Chicago’s behalf in specific countries, alongside the VP of Global Media and Influencer Relations; work with in-market social media teams on developing content strategy
• Monitor, track and save successful media/influencer coverage/placements as a result of work in markets and produce monthly (sometimes weekly/biweekly) reporting on such results to share with various partners, committees, board, meetings, etc. Track monthly global social media agency and other markets independently report on campaign performance and share campaign results with media relations VP.

·        Report to partners on media/influencer coverage and ensure partners are aware of the value Choose Chicago Global Media and Influencer Relations generates (individually and collectively)

·        Keep up to date on the destination, media outlets and contacts, as well as social media/influencers and online opportunities

·        Monitor and assess market news and top stories, including new trends in the hospitality and tourism industry

·        Manage and maintain market media/influencer lists; develop customized lists for specific projects and distribution

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·        Bachelor’s degree in communications and/or Public/Media Relations preferred or equivalent practical experience; destination management organization (DMO) experience a plus

·        Minimum of five (5) years of travel-related public/media relations experience showing progressive growth and learning and/or training equal to the skill level needed to perform this position

·        Established relationships with travel, lifestyle, and other niche media across the globe a plus

• Experience working collaboratively with public/social media agencies and external partners to achieve media/social media results
• Familiarity of tourism experiences in the Chicagoland area
• Capability of managing multiple tasks with tight deadlines and flexibility to adapt quickly and creatively to changing circumstances

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

·        Experience working directly with media/influencers and an understanding of media/influencers needs, including pitching press releases and securing media/influencer coverage – knowledge of consumer, lifestyle, travel and other niche media (i.e., culinary, family, culture, LGBTQ+, etc.) a plus

·        Outstanding verbal and interpersonal skills for frequent interaction with customers and suppliers

·        Ability to think creatively, strategically and work within budget

·        A strong team orientation is critical based on the collaborative culture of Choose Chicago and the visitor industry

·        Ability to illustrate a results-focused approach and commitment to going the extra mile for key stakeholders, including adapting quickly to situations and managing demands

·        Energetic, self-starter and resourceful problem solver – keeps projects on timeline

·        High attention to detail with the ability to manage and work simultaneously on multiple projects with conflicting demands for multiple clients/directors, and to organize and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

·        Ability to effectively use MS Office products including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, as well as Cision media directory (and/or other industry platforms) and imaging applications

• Ability to represent Choose Chicago in a professional manner while interfacing with internal and external clients
• Professional media and social media skills
• A high degree of confidentiality, discretion and sound judgment
• Fluent in languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, German a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

·        Ability to perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time

·        Ability to sit for extended periods of time in performing the work

·        Ability to grasp objects utilizing the fingers (fine motor manipulation)

·        Ability to travel by ground transportation (includes personal and/or public transportation) as required in performing work

·        Ability to travel throughout the city, including prolonged standing and walking as it is very often necessary when delivering items to members of the media or partners

·        Ability to work nights and weekends as needed – working evenings include, but are not limited to attending business exchanges and venue openings/receptions/client appreciation events, media/influencer functions, etc.

·        Ability to travel out of market (approximately 33% in the future), as well as evening and weekend work in/out of market to host visiting media/influencers and support major events

TO APPLY:

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Qualified candidates should submit resume and include salary requirements to [email protected]

Choose Chicago

The New York Philharmonic connects with up to 50 million music lovers each season through live concerts in New York and around the world, as well as broadcasts, recordings, and education programs. The 2022–23 season marks a new chapter in the life of America’s longest living orchestra with the opening of the reimagined David Geffen Hall and programming that engages with today’s cultural conversations through explorations of HOME, LIBERATION, SPIRIT, and EARTH, in addition to the premieres of 16 works. This marks the return from the pandemic, when the NY Phil launched NY Phil Bandwagon, presenting free performances across the city, and 2021–22 concerts at other New York City venues.

The New York Philharmonic seeks a Communications Assistant to provide general support to the Communications staff.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, collect, and file photography and video for organization. Responsibilities include scheduling and working with house photographers and media photographers for concerts / events; notifying stakeholders about scheduled shoots; obtaining clearances for photography at concerts / events and other media requests; choosing photo “selects” for publicity and marketing uses and service photos as needed; scheduling portrait sittings for new Orchestra members; maintaining Orchestra Portrait Gallery; and coordinating annual Orchestra Portrait.
• Review major papers and online news sources daily for reviews, feature articles, and other significant pieces pertaining to the New York Philharmonic, its musicians, and others involved with the Orchestra. Distribute pertinent clips on a weekly basis, and compile all press activity. Maintain a list of the best critical acclaim from press coverage.
• Assist with logistics and implementation of major events (e.g. Opening Night press reception, season announcement press conference, Galas, etc.).
• Build press release templates using Wordfly and circulate for review before distributing to media. Create press release distribution lists in Tessitura.
• Maintain the press room on nyphil.org by updating photos and chronological listings, uploading press releases, and building digital press kits.
• Maintain and organize media database and lists (Tessitura).
• Share responsibilities, including media ticket distribution and photographer supervision, for concerts and events throughout the year, including “all hands on” events (such as Concerts in the Parks, Opening Night, Galas, season announcement press conference, etc.).
• A commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment is required.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements:

College degree with minimum of one year (or equivalent) office experience (preferably in PR/communications). Ability to work in deadline-oriented, multi-tasking environment. Good writing skills and organizational abilities. Professional manner, discretion, eagerness to learn, and general tech “savviness” (e.g. Photoshop proficiency, HTML knowledge, social media experience) required. Knowledge of classical music preferred.

The New York Philharmonic offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees including:

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan after one year of employment
• Employer paid Life and Disability insurance
• 12 Holidays
• 20 Vacation days in 3rd calendar year of employment

Please submit a resume and a cover letter along with your salary expectations to [email protected].

No phone calls, please. Although we appreciate your interest, we will only contact applicants we are considering for interview.

The New York Philharmonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, immigration or citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital and partnership status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or active military service member or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment policies.

New York Philharmonic

At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it!
The Assistant Editor requires someone with top-notch writing skills, who can thrive in a highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment dedicated to providing a physician audience of urologists with the information and resources they need to optimize healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
This position will help generate daily content for urologytimes.com and attend/write for medical conferences. Additional responsibilities include interviewing urology professionals, editing video interviews and podcasts. Travel is required. Writing experience and familiarity with medical/oncology terminology and AMA style helpful.
Responsibilities

• Identify breaking news relevant to the urology space and write search engine optimized articles daily
• Keep current on developments and trends in urology and health care
• Conduct and edit video interviews along with a written summary as a short-form article that hits upon key points from video content
• Work with editorial team to develop compelling content including special features, website highlights, and conference coverage.
• Post and edit content for the website using content management system
• Able to travel 15% of the time to attend major urology meetings to report relevant findings and conduct video interviews

Qualifications

• Minimum of BA/BS or equivalent editing/journalism experience
• 6 months to 1 year writing/publishing experience, preferably healthcare-related (will consider entry level candidates), may include internships
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong typing and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, fluid environment, meeting tight deadlines and high expectations
• Familiarity with medical/oncology terminology, AMA Style, and search engine optimization techniques a plus

MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed “At Will.” This means that either the employee or the Company is free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.
MJH Life Sciences™

At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it!
Assistant Editor
The Assistant Editor position will be responsible for assisting the editorial team in producing content in the form of articles, videos, podcasts, and more. This person will be expected to help generate daily content for websites and quickly turn around professionally written articles for the pharmacist audience.
Additional duties include conducting and editing video interviews with health care professionals, posting social media updates, covering industry conferences, and assisting with other editorial tasks as needed.
Responsibilities

• Researching, writing, and editing content for the website and print publication.
• Promoting content and engaging with the audience through its associated social media channels.
• Conducting interviews with industry experts for use in articles, videos, and podcasts.
• Assisting in the preparation, production, and editing of videos and podcasts.
• Assembling and formatting daily e-newsletters and additional e-news.
• Covering industry conferences

Qualifications

• Minimum of BA/BS or equivalent editing/journalism experience
• 6 months to 1 year writing/publishing experience, preferably healthcare-related (will consider entry level candidates), may include internships
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong typing and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, fluid environment, meeting tight deadlines and high expectations
• Familiarity with medical/oncology terminology, AMA Style, and search engine optimization techniques a plus

MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed “At Will.” This means that either the employee or the Company is free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.
MJH Life Sciences™

Position Summary:

Provide technical support, including audio, for live and recorded content production, which includes delivery, installation/set-up, and basic operation of broadcast and IT related equipment in or outside broadcast facilities. Position often works in a fast-paced production environment with time-sensitive deadlines.

Essential Duties:

· Reporting into the Production Supervisor, support day-to-day operations of studio technology systems, software, and equipment.

· Focus on camera and lighting (Studio or Location productions).

· Transport and setup of all audio equipment as required.

· Assist with pre-show facilities checks.

· Fill show roles during productions as assigned, with a focus on camera and lighting related positions.

· Perform equipment prep, configuration and check-in / check-outs to studio staff as well as routine maintenance and updates.

· Work with Video Production team on video productions, live productions, operation of multi-camera studio, video switching, signal routing, character generation, digital effects equipment, cameras, hard disk video recorders, video distribution switchers and audio mixers, studio lighting equipment, microphones and other audio equipment.

· Transport and setup of video, lighting, audio equipment, mixers, microphones, field records, etc. as required

· Manage client interaction and expectations regarding video production support efforts

· Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships

· Build a knowledge base of each client’s business, systems and objectives

· Resolve or escalate issues in a timely fashion

· Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change

· Perform other job-related duties and projects as needed and assigned.

Qualifications:

· 5+ years in a TV/ Audio production environment (remote, studio, broadcast, on location)

· General knowledge of microphone selection and audio engineering for broadcast.

· General knowledge of operating studio audio consoles and field audio recorders/microphones during studio and on-location shoots

· Basic understanding of wireless systems, IFBs, direct boxes, intercom, sound reinforcement, mix-minuses, and field audio

· Familiar with mic placement techniques for lavalieres, handhelds, and musical instruments

· Education or training in production or computer platforms, IP/IT technologies with excellent troubleshooting skills.

· Hands on experience with audio/video switching, connectivity, routing, terminations, encoding, and signal flow.

· Demonstrated familiarity with basic server, networking topology and operating systems (e.g., Windows, Unix, etc.)

· Self-motivated & Resourceful – ability to solve unusual or unexpected problems in a cool and collected manner in high pressure environments

· Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record

· Must be able to communicate effectively in a team

· Must be willing to be on call for coverage of critical technical systems

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to sit, reach outward or above the shoulder, stand, walk, handle with fingers, stand, bend, and stoop.

· Ability to operate a keyboard; view a video display terminal screen, ability to use telephone equipment.

· Must be able to climb ladders up to 24 feet tall and lift up to 50 pounds and push and/or pull 30 pounds.

Company requires all candidate be fully vaccinated.

Gravity Media

A BIT ABOUT US

The Marketing Store is a consumer engagement agency that believes in the power of experience to build brands. Experience is any valuable interaction between a brand and consumer, and it’s the currency of 21st century marketing; consumers are placing greater value on it, technology provides brands with greater opportunity to deliver, and it’s the key to unlocking huge growth.

Our core skill is therefore transforming brands, products and services into experiences. To leave lasting impressions and influence future purchasing decisions.

We do this through our expertise in the sharing of experience and the science of experience. Yet none of this can be achieved without our investment in people and culture. We’re committed to breaking down silos to create more efficient and better-connected working processes. That’s why we are a people-first company, built to serve consumer-first brands.

TMS/HAVI requires all of its US based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.

WHAT ARE OUR PEOPLE LIKE?

Our agency is home to creative problem solvers. Those who overcome any obstacle to successfully put consumer-first ideas, products and technologies into market.

People who wear their talent lightly. Willing to be part of a close community that pushes them to be better.

Because our goal is to bring people and brands closer together. Closer insights, closer connections and closer collaboration breed better, more effective work. It’s this dedication to getting closer that drives us to go further.

WHO WE WORK WITH

We apply insightful, strategic, brand-building processes to the creation industry-leading, award-winning promotions, digital experiences, retail activations, CRM and loyalty programs, premiums and brand events.

Our clients include McDonald’s, Nissan, Infiniti, T-Mobile and more!

WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE

We’re not just looking for an experienced junior-level Art Director, but rather for a junior-level Art Director hungry and looking to experience something completely different. Because that is just what we are doing! We are changing the way families and children play with Happy Meals by bringing them imaginative and engaging digital experiences that enhance and completely re-imagine playtime of the Happy Meal toy.

So if you have a passion for toys, playing, gaming, UX, design, illustration and most of all…enjoy having fun — then we want you! Teaming up with an exceptionally talented group of diverse and inclusive creative thinkers, you will help build the future of one of the world’s most iconic brands.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY

With a young-at-heart personality and quirky, spirited attitude — your playfulness and creativity shines throughout your work and creative aesthetic. You are an imaginative creator who not only thinks outside of the box, but strives to shatter it. You love creating experiences that push people out of their comfort zone, redefining how they interact with the digital world around them.

As an Associate Art Director, you get excited diving into new projects, and enjoy ideating big concepts just as much as cranking out stellar designs and illustrations. With a strong desire to learn and a passion for innovation, you are keen on always bringing a fresh perspective and voice to the table, and you have the conceptual design chops to match. From idea to execution — you collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to drive the creation of on-brand, interactive experiences in a digital space.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will work closely with Strategists, Art Directors, Copywriters and Motion Artists on the conceptualization and execution of digital games and brand experiences for Happy Meal. As an integral part of a larger multi-disciplinary team, you’ll design and manage many aspects of the visual creative.

Digging deeper on the details:

• Work and collaborate with the wider creative team to build big ideas and designs for digital brand experiences that invoke interaction and engagement
• Support and own the creative process from original concepts to final implementation
• Interpret briefs in order to create designs that are strategically driven and compelling – not just “pretty”
• Manage and balance multiple jobs and projects daily, meeting timelines and expectations, while measuring and improving efficiency
• Maintain knowledge and skills of creative applications, staying on top of new and evolving technology
• Think conceptually and strategically to discover the best way to problem-solve for design and technical challenges
• Be a constant learner, with a passion for actively keeping ahead of the curve and exploring digital tools, trends/standard methodologies, and styles, as well as advertising and design styles
• Be a team-player to others by collaborating, working hard and always innovating and pushing creative boundaries and expectations

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• 1-3 years working as an Jr. Art Director including past internship experience
• Experience across digital (web, mobile, responsive, web-based apps), gaming / mobile gaming, traditional, integrated, 360 programs
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Solid illustration skills are a huge plus
• Ability to quickly ideate and create a branded look & feel for various client needs and programs, taking projects from initial concept development thru hands-on design execution
• Strong attention to detail while not missing the big picture
• Understanding of mobile best-practices and user interaction in the digital space
• Comfortable operating in full digital workflows, including but not limited to:

1. Interpret wireframes into graphic UIs
2. Design experience for both mobile and desktop
3. Work within accessibility standards
4. Prep and deliver pixel-perfect files for delivery

• Ability to collaborate with other Art Directors, Motion Artists, and Copywriters to design, create, and deliver fun and engaging digital experiences for a young audience
• Interpret storyboards into digital assets, with the forethought of how they need to be designed for animation

And we’d love you to have

• Experience and/or interest in digital / mobile gaming, video games, social, pop culture, toys, collectibles
• Working knowledge of Sketch and Abstract
• Knowledge and/or understanding of motion / experience partnering with Motion Designers
• Playful and fun design aesthetic
• Accessibility knowledge a plus

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

US based employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination is required.

The Marketing Store

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Join Thunder Lotus (Jotun, Sundered and Spiritfarer), a studio of passionate humans, in their quest to create and publish engaging games! As Talent and Culture Director, you will work closely with the CEO in a vibrant and warm Studio.

IN YOUR DAY TO DAY, AS TALENT AND CULTURE DIRECTOR, YOU’LL:

• Support the Studio’s growth by supporting senior management in its strategic planning, design and implement talent management projects and offer advice on the application of recognized talent management strategies, systems and programs;
• Develop capacity plans with production teams, coordinate recruitment with external partners, and carry out selection activities (e.g. creation of job postings, identification of skills profile, interview facilitation) and integration activities;
• Develop a training offer for managers and individual contributors by identifying learning opportunities offered by partners (e.g. La Guilde, universities) and industry (e.g. GDC, E3), in addition to design and deliver training workshops;
• Develop and implement a career path program, ensure the implementation of the talent development program and support managers in the execution of the development activities calendar;
• Ensure the implementation and continuous optimization of the various talent management programs and processes (e.g. compensation, retention strategies, engagement survey, hybrid work) and corporate policies;
• Coordinate the annual talent compensation process within the Studio and lead talent review activities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE BRINGS THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES, QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS TO THE TEAM:

• Doctorate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Ph.D or DPsy
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in organizational development and leadership development
• Coaching training, an asset
• Knowledge of change management and project management, an asset

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM THROUGH THE FOLLOWING INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Their flexibility and resourcefulness to adapt and overcome the obstacles that come their way
• Their collaborative approach, their ability to listen and their search for win-win solutions
• Their great autonomy and their developed sense of ownership
• Their thirst for learning and surpassing themselves

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FILLS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• The studio is bilingual. It is important to have a good understanding of spoken and written English and French. The person can choose to express themselves in the language with which they are most comfortable
• Based in Montreal, as the work will require face-to-face time with the team
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

THUNDER LOTUS OFFERS:

• Competitive salary
• Net Revenue Sharing
• Participation in the company’s Stock Option Plan
• Corporate RRSP contribution program
• Generous vacation policy and unlimited discretionary unpaid leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability benefits
• Virtual Mental Health and Telemedicine Program (Dialogue)
• Flexible working hours and 35 hour work week
• Flattened structure and small teams with tons of creative control over the games we make (Original IP)

If you’re interested in joining our Studio, please send us your resume and a short cover letter. We will contact you if there’s a match between our needs and your qualification to schedule a discussion with the team.

Thunder Lotus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We value talent, ideas and collaboration. Unusual backgrounds are welcome!

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Rejoins Thunder Lotus (Jotun, Sundered et Spiritfarer), un studio de créateurs exigeants et passionnés, dans sa quête pour créer et publier des histoires engageantes! Comme Directrice.teur Talent et Culture, tu travailleras étroitement avec le CEO au sein d’un Studio vibrant et chaleureux.

DANS TON QUOTIDIEN, EN TANT QUE DIRECTRICE.TEUR TALENT ET CULTURE, TU AURAS À:

• Soutenir la croissance du Studio en accompagnant la haute direction dans sa réflexion stratégique, concevoir et porter des projets de gestion de talents et offrir des conseils sur l’application des stratégies, des systèmes et des programmes reconnus en gestion des talents; 
• Développer les plans de capacité avec les équipes de production, coordonner le recrutement avec des partenaires externes, puis réaliser les activités de sélection (p.ex. création d’affichage de poste, identification du profil de compétences, facilitation d’entrevue) et d’intégration;
• Développer une offre de formations pour les gestionnaires et les contributeurs individuels en identifiant les possibilités d’apprentissage offertes par des partenaires (p.ex la Guilde, des universités) et l’industrie (p.ex. GDC, E3), en plus de concevoir et diffuser des ateliers de formations;
• Développer et implanter un programme de parcours de carrières, assurer l’implantation du programme de développement des talents et accompagner les gestionnaires dans l’exécution du calendrier d’activités de développement;
• Veiller à la mise en oeuvre et l’optimisation en continue des différents programmes et processus de gestion de talents (p.ex. rémunération, stratégies de rétention, sondage d’engagement, travail hybride) et des politiques d’entreprise;
• Coordonner le processus annuel de rémunération des talents au sein du Studio et animer les activités de revue de talents.

LA PERSONNE IDÉALE APPORTE À L’ÉQUIPE LES EXPÉRIENCES, LES QUALIFICATIONS ET LES COMPÉTENCES TECHNIQUES SUIVANTES :

• Doctorat en Psychologie du travail et des organisations, Ph.D ou DPsy
• Minimum de 4 ans d’expérience en développement organisationnel et développement du leadership
• Formation en coaching, un atout
• Connaissances en gestion de changement et gestion de projet, un atout

LA PERSONNE IDÉALE CONTRIBUE À L’ÉQUIPE GRÂCE AUX COMPÉTENCES INTERPERSONNELLES SUIVANTES :

• Sa flexibilité et sa débrouillardise pour s’adapter et surmonter les obstacles qui se présentent à elle
• Son approche collaborative, son écoute et sa recherche des solutions gagnants-gagnants
• Sa grande autonomie et son sens de l’ownership développé
• Sa soif d’apprendre et de se dépasser

LA PERSONNE IDÉALE REMPLIT LES EXIGENCES SUIVANTES :

• Le studio est bilingue. Il est important de bien comprendre l’anglais et le français parlé et écrit. La personne peut choisir de s’exprimer dans la langue avec laquelle elle est la plus à l’aise
• Basée à Montréal, car le travail nécessitera du temps en face à face avec l’équipe
• Légalement autorisés à travailler au Canada

THUNDER LOTUS OFFRE:

• Salaire compétitif
• Partage des revenus nets
• Participation au régime d’option des actions de la compagnie
• Programme de cotisation de l’entreprise au REER
• Politique de vacances généreuse et de congés sans-solde illimités discrétionnaires
• Prestations médicales, dentaires, de vision, d’assurance-vie et d’invalidité
• Programme virtuel de santé mentale et télémédecine (Dialogue)
• Horaires de travail flexibles et semaine de travail de 35 heures
• Structure aplanie et petites équipes avec des tonnes de contrôle créatif sur les jeux que nous créons (IP d’origine)

Si tu es intéressé-e à rejoindre notre Studio, envoies-nous ton cv et une lettre de motivation. Nous te contacterons s’il y a un fit entre nos besoins et tes qualifications pour planifier une discussion avec l’équipe.

Thunder Lotus est un employeur garantissant l’égalité des opportunités. Nous célébrons la diversité et nous nous engageons à créer un environnement inclusif pour tous les employés. Nous valorisons le talent, les idées et la collaboration. Les parcours atypiques sont les bienvenus!

À PROPOS DE THUNDER LOTUS

Thunder Lotus® est un créateur de jeux vidéo magnifiquement puissants. Un collectif passionné d’expatriés AAA, indépendants et mobiles avec plus de 130 ans d’expérience combinée dans l’industrie et plus de 80 titres expédiés, Thunder Lotus aspire à distiller ses IP originales visionnaires en expériences interactives captivantes auxquelles l’équipe elle-même aimerait jouer. Fondé en 2014, Thunder Lotus est récemment entré dans sa sixième année dans l’industrie avec une dynamique et une ambition significative.

Le fondateur Will Dubé et ses collaborateurs ont apporté le jeu d’action-exploration dessiné à la main Jotun à Kickstarter en juillet 2014. Jotun et l’extension Jotun: Valhalla Edition ont été chaudement accueillis sur tous les principaux systèmes de 2015 à 2018. La deuxième création de Thunder Lotus, Sundered était initialement sorti en 2017, et a vu la sortie de l’extension Sundered: Eldritch Edition en 2018. La troisième production de Thunder Lotus, intitulée Spiritfarer, sortie avec Xbox Game Pass pour PC et console, Xbox One, Windows PC, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch ™, Mac et Linux en août 2020, est acclamé par la critique et connaît un succès commercial.

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