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CREATIVE DIRECTOR

      Covalent Logic is looking for an experienced, full-time Creative Director. This position will be responsible for the management and development of the Covalent Logic creative team, their talents and their individual deliverables. The leadership position will oversee both in-house and virtually-based designers, whose projects span across design, copywriting and video elements with an emphasis on B2B. The ideal candidate will collaborate with all departments to ensure cohesive and timely production, as well as brand consistency.

Covalent Logic’s mission is to empower good people with creative capital. We are a team that prides itself on being solution-oriented, socially responsible and creative. Our history as a team is a testament to this and we employ people with the same drive and ideals.

Covalent Logic was forged as a Baton Rouge-based agency in the throes of crisis communications management, following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Now, over 18 years later, Covalent Logic offices have expanded to include locations in Austin, New Orleans and Houston — leaning into the future of the virtual workplace, with about 25% of Covalent employees providing their services across the U.S.

We envision our new Creative Director to be an integral part of our company, a person who considers storytelling to be essential, collaboration a necessity and that meticulous attention to detail is the key to award-winning projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Creative Director oversees the creative team, ensuring the highest level of design and production appropriate to each project, for Covalent Logic clients. Additionally, the Creative Director leads by example, maintaining a robust schedule of hands-on design projects. Graphic design duties include creative project collaboration — concept, strategy, copy — as well as internal, promotional projects. They will work with the Interactive Director, Account Managers, and Project Managers to make sure the client’s needs are understood, clearly defined and being met by the creative team. Responsibilities include providing clear feedback and guidance to designers in a timely manner and giving technical direction as needed.

As part of their daily tasks, the Creative Director will research creative and production trends and communicate this information, as appropriate, to the creative team, management group or company––wide.  As creative lead, the Creative Director will participate in planned and spontaneous brainstorming /creative problem– solving sessions, research and concept generation. 

Duties

The Creative Director reports directly to the Vice President. Other duties include:

●     Inspiring creativity throughout all design work

●     Working with the Interactive Director to identify opportunities for creative excellence/exploration for Covalent Logic and its clients

●     Supervising and working with other team members to ensure all design work is completed to the highest standard

●     Working with Account Managers and/or the Interactive Director to assign members of the design team to projects

●     Working with the Account Managers and Project Managers to ensure project parameters are clearly defined and positioned for successful execution

●     Communicating consistently and effectively with Interactive Director, and Creative and Production staff on best practices

●     Communicating clearly with Account Managers and Project Managers when milestones are in jeopardy and what is needed to amend, correct or otherwise complete the task

●     Collaborating with agency owner to develop and maintain reputation in the market through award entries, promotion of the agency and “creative experiments” designed to gain exposure

●     Continuing education and growth — with company support — in design skills and understanding/use of software tools

●     Averaging at least 25% of the time designing and producing projects

●     Mentoring and training creative team as needed

●     Responding to client needs in a friendly and helpful way, always representing Covalent Logic with the highest possible level of professionalism

Supervisory duties include:

●     Vacation time/off approvals

●     Employee performance/evaluations/development

●     Setting team and individual goals

●     Supervising, directing and motivating team members

●     Planning, assigning and directing work

●     Keep team/direct reports on task/deadline

●     Identify hiring needs, work with Human Resources Manager

●     Interview candidates and make hiring recommendations

●     Work with other managers on interdepartmental projects

●     Implement and enforce company policies and procedures on your team.

Covalent Logic

The Ritual – Filming in New Orleans, Louisiana

Casting Notice:

• We are currently seeking talent for an upcoming pilot.
• All performers will be paid depending on the role assigned between $75 – $150 per 6 hour day.
• This is a good opportunity for unknown talent to have the chance to speak on camera.

—–urgently hiring!——

Are you a PR pro looking to join a young and vibrant startup? Would you like to work in a PR agency environment? do you want to use your expertise to launch a new PR & Design company?If so, keep reading.

Public Relations Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responds to requests for information from the media.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with consumers, community, employees, and public interest groups.
• Writes press releases and prepares reports for the media to promote clients.
• Plans or directs the development of programs to maintain favorable public and stakeholder views of the organization’s agenda and accomplishments.
• Coaches client reps in effective communication with the public and employees.
• Analyzes the organization’s objectives, promotional policies, and needs to build public relations strategies that influence public opinion and promote products, ideas, and services.
• Maintains the organization’s image and identity.
• Drafts speeches and schedules interviews.
• Prepares and edits organizational materials, including employee newsletters and other publications for internal and external audiences.
• Updates and maintains the organization’s digital content.
• Collaborates with managers to identify trends and evaluate advertising to determine whether it is in sync with the organization’s public relations efforts.

The right candidate will be there from day 1 to set up PR processes, brainstorm, and assist clients with their PR needs.

We are a brand-new startup! A fast-paced and exciting agency environment where creative individuals thrive. We mainly specialize in marketing and branding. We work with social influencers, businesses, musicians, etc

Public Relations Qualifications / Skills:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of consumer marketing
• Ability to make media pitches
• Creative thinking
• Research skills
• Inquisitive
• Deadline-driven
• Reporting skills
• Attention to detail
• Social media savvy

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BA in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, or related field
• Experience in handling a press conference
• experience with both traditional & non-traditional PR

• Are you or someone you know a good fit? Feel free to apply! everyone is welcome.

Omni Clear Communications

Very Local Studios, Hearst Television’s national production outlet, is responsible for the production of great branded and episodic content across the country and has an opening for a Post Production Coordinator. As a Post Coordinator, you will act as the primary contact across all phases of post production and ensure our team successfully delivers within an approved schedule, and technical and budget parameters. This position reports to the Post Production Supervisor, and works in concert with the Supervisor, acting as the bridge between productions and internal teams to anticipate challenges, problem solve and communicate expectations and Studio needs.

People who excel on this team are positive, kind, self-motivated, flexible of thought and able to juggle multiple responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and a drive to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Post Production Supervisor in vetting post production budgets and schedules to ensure each show has the resources and plan to deliver content of the highest quality.
• Coordinate the onboarding process of editors/freelancers to the ecosystem of Very Local tools including assisting editorial teams with best practices.
• Track projects in the pre-production phase in anticipation of those projects coming into post-production.
• Track and manage post schedules, keeping leadership apprised of status as well as anticipating and problem solving potential roadblocks.
• Requesting and obtaining assets such as graphics, music, and archival videos and photos.
• Maintaining the organization and allocation permissions of files on cloud-based systems.
• Coordinate and manage the viewing of cuts for all shows.
• Digital Asset coordination and delivery for internal and external teams.
• Identifying, sourcing, and booking freelance talent.
• Coordinate Post Production Workflow calls.
• Coordinate and attend key creative approval sessions such as final mix playbacks, color correction reviews and legal clearance reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Post Supervisor or Post Coordinator in an unscripted series.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment supervising numerous projects in various states.
• General knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud systems including Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Ability to adapt to new workflows and work with project management tools.
• A high attention to detail and an obsession with organization.
• The ability to prioritize and respond accordingly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to multitask.
• Proficient in Mac and PC environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Google Apps suite.
• Remote work on a broadcast or streaming series, video editing and knowledge of AirTable a plus.
• Able to work independently or with a team.
• A quick, willing, and curious learner.
• A good attitude! Our work family and positive culture is everything to the Very Local Studio team.

About Us

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry’s premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.

Hearst Television

LA Market Retail Marketing Manager

The Marketing Manager will support the greater Retail, Brand, Product, and Finance teams in marketing all brands and new products, for the client. This person will serve as a liaison between departments to be the primary contact to execute all in-market strategies and initiatives and oversee all brand-enhancing efforts to drive brand awareness, new customer acquisition, and brand loyalty.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consult with Marketing / Retail Teams to develop marketing launch strategies and oversee all deliverables
• Bring to market on brand exciting local engagement activities and events to build brand awareness – including vendor days
• Coordinate and order assets for all new product launches and facilitate the involvement of the Brand Team as needed to execute and deliver in-market brand assets and brand collateral, etc
• Partner with Marketing and Brand to develop branded swag and giveaway collections for consumers
• Be the embodiment of the Brand in each state developing deep relationships with the Chamber of Commerce and local businesses for potential co-marketing opportunities
• Identify social media influencers in each market to create brand awareness- organize pop-up events and in-market vendor days
• Plan and oversee all New Store Opening Events –
• Leverage Weedmaps, Leafly, etc for in market Marketing and Brand Awareness
• Oversee in-state digital ads and billboard activations to grow the customer base
• Build relationships throughout cross-functional teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business preferred
• Marketing experience in CPG, or a specialty retailer, both B to B and B to C experience ideal
• Experience handling multiple concurrent projects with tight deadlines
• Great eye and taste level for the brand, pulse on consumer trends
• Strong attention to detail and the capacity to handle bold timelines. Ability to support multiple projects concurrently and prioritize projects along with ongoing ad-hoc requests and/or initiatives.
• Successful in navigating change, solving problems, and consulting with cross-functional business partners.
• Understanding of cannabis Direct to Consumer business
• Knowledge of the Cannabis industry and understanding of the current competitive landscape (12-24 months experience)
• A consistent record of successfully delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Great Teammate (“Can-do” Attitude).
• Experience with budget management.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Minimum Expertise

• Marketing and Brand experience – 5 years
• Experience in creating a high-end brand and customer lifestyle experiences
• Great taste
• Cannabis industry experience (at least 1 year)
• Demonstrated track record of marketing success
• Digital experience and expansive PR relationships
• Deep knowledge of social, digital, web
• Passion for Cannabis

KDS Strategic Search Group

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

      Covalent Logic is looking for an experienced, full-time Creative Director. This position will be responsible for the management and development of the Covalent Logic creative team, their talents and their individual deliverables. The leadership position will oversee both in-house and virtually-based designers, whose projects span across design, copywriting and video elements with an emphasis on B2B. The ideal candidate will collaborate with all departments to ensure cohesive and timely production, as well as brand consistency.

Covalent Logic’s mission is to empower good people with creative capital. We are a team that prides itself on being solution-oriented, socially responsible and creative. Our history as a team is a testament to this and we employ people with the same drive and ideals.

Covalent Logic was forged as a Baton Rouge-based agency in the throes of crisis communications management, following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Now, over 18 years later, Covalent Logic offices have expanded to include locations in Austin, New Orleans and Houston — leaning into the future of the virtual workplace, with about 25% of Covalent employees providing their services across the U.S.

We envision our new Creative Director to be an integral part of our company, a person who considers storytelling to be essential, collaboration a necessity and that meticulous attention to detail is the key to award-winning projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Creative Director oversees the creative team, ensuring the highest level of design and production appropriate to each project, for Covalent Logic clients. Additionally, the Creative Director leads by example, maintaining a robust schedule of hands-on design projects. Graphic design duties include creative project collaboration — concept, strategy, copy — as well as internal, promotional projects. They will work with the Interactive Director, Account Managers, and Project Managers to make sure the client’s needs are understood, clearly defined and being met by the creative team. Responsibilities include providing clear feedback and guidance to designers in a timely manner and giving technical direction as needed.

As part of their daily tasks, the Creative Director will research creative and production trends and communicate this information, as appropriate, to the creative team, management group or company––wide.  As creative lead, the Creative Director will participate in planned and spontaneous brainstorming /creative problem– solving sessions, research and concept generation. 

Duties

The Creative Director reports directly to the Vice President. Other duties include:

●     Inspiring creativity throughout all design work

●     Working with the Interactive Director to identify opportunities for creative excellence/exploration for Covalent Logic and its clients

●     Supervising and working with other team members to ensure all design work is completed to the highest standard

●     Working with Account Managers and/or the Interactive Director to assign members of the design team to projects

●     Working with the Account Managers and Project Managers to ensure project parameters are clearly defined and positioned for successful execution

●     Communicating consistently and effectively with Interactive Director, and Creative and Production staff on best practices

●     Communicating clearly with Account Managers and Project Managers when milestones are in jeopardy and what is needed to amend, correct or otherwise complete the task

●     Collaborating with agency owner to develop and maintain reputation in the market through award entries, promotion of the agency and “creative experiments” designed to gain exposure

●     Continuing education and growth — with company support — in design skills and understanding/use of software tools

●     Averaging at least 25% of the time designing and producing projects

●     Mentoring and training creative team as needed

●     Responding to client needs in a friendly and helpful way, always representing Covalent Logic with the highest possible level of professionalism

Supervisory duties include:

●     Vacation time/off approvals

●     Employee performance/evaluations/development

●     Setting team and individual goals

●     Supervising, directing and motivating team members

●     Planning, assigning and directing work

●     Keep team/direct reports on task/deadline

●     Identify hiring needs, work with Human Resources Manager

●     Interview candidates and make hiring recommendations

●     Work with other managers on interdepartmental projects

●     Implement and enforce company policies and procedures on your team.

Covalent Logic

—–urgently hiring!——

Are you a PR pro looking to join a young and vibrant startup? Would you like to work in a PR agency environment? do you want to use your expertise to launch a new PR & Design company?If so, keep reading.

Public Relations Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responds to requests for information from the media.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with consumers, community, employees, and public interest groups.
• Writes press releases and prepares reports for the media to promote clients.
• Plans or directs the development of programs to maintain favorable public and stakeholder views of the organization’s agenda and accomplishments.
• Coaches client reps in effective communication with the public and employees.
• Analyzes the organization’s objectives, promotional policies, and needs to build public relations strategies that influence public opinion and promote products, ideas, and services.
• Maintains the organization’s image and identity.
• Drafts speeches and schedules interviews.
• Prepares and edits organizational materials, including employee newsletters and other publications for internal and external audiences.
• Updates and maintains the organization’s digital content.
• Collaborates with managers to identify trends and evaluate advertising to determine whether it is in sync with the organization’s public relations efforts.

The right candidate will be there from day 1 to set up PR processes, brainstorm, and assist clients with their PR needs.

We are a brand-new startup! A fast-paced and exciting agency environment where creative individuals thrive. We mainly specialize in marketing and branding. We work with social influencers, businesses, musicians, etc

Public Relations Qualifications / Skills:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of consumer marketing
• Ability to make media pitches
• Creative thinking
• Research skills
• Inquisitive
• Deadline-driven
• Reporting skills
• Attention to detail
• Social media savvy

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BA in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, or related field
• Experience in handling a press conference
• experience with both traditional & non-traditional PR

• Are you or someone you know a good fit? Feel free to apply! everyone is welcome.

Omni Clear Communications

NOW CASTING
FEMALE PHOTO DOUBLE FOR NEW FILM: BAD CUPCAKE

Need an 18+ FEMALE that can portray a:

• CAUCASIAN WITH DARK BROWN OR RED HAIR,
• and around 5’4 – 5’6 in height, with the same matching skin tone, sizes, hair color, and look as the Actor in the photo 

SHOE SIZE – 8 – 9

PANT SIZE – 28 

SHIRT SIZE – SMALL/MEDIUM

(Please only submit if you have these similar sizes)

NO VAX REIS QUIRED AND NO PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING!!!

There is no Pre Employment testing for this show. Covid Testing will take place 30 minutes before Call Time on your day of filming. 

RATE – $143/10 for Filming; $35.75 for Fitting

DATES – WORK [FRIDAY 3/25], Potential Fitting needed this week of 3/21

You do NOT need to be registered with Central Casting to submit.

NOW CASTING MINOR BLONDE FEMALE FOR NEW FILM: BAD CUPCAKE

NO VAX IS REQUIRED AND NO PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING

There is no Pre Employment testing for this show. Covid Testing will take place 30 minutes before Call Time on your day of filming. 

We are looking for Minors aged 9 – 11 blonde females to portray the young version of Vanessa in this film. 

LOCATION: CHALMETTE, LOUISIANA

DATES:  MARCH 30TH [FITTING] APRIL 3RD [FILMING]

RATE – $110/10 for Filming; $27.50 for Fitting

(9 – 11-YEAR-OLD MINOR BLONDE FEMALES ONLY) 

You do NOT need to be registered with Central Casting to submit.

NOW CASTING MALE PHOTO DOUBLE FOR NEW FILM: BAD CUPCAKE

Ages: 18+ ONLY 

HEIGHT: 5’5- 5’7

NO VAX IS REQUIRED, AND NO PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING!!!

There is no Pre Employment testing for this show. Covid Testing will take place 30 minutes before Call Time on your day of filming. 

RATE – $143/10 for Filming

DATES – [TBD] – Looking for potential matches

Need an 18+ MALE that can portray a CAUCASIAN WITH BROWN HAIR, and around 5’5- 5’7 in height, with the same matching skin tone and hair color, and look as the Actor in the photo below. 

You do NOT need to be registered with Central Casting to submit.