New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: “Blue Bloods” CBS Series – Real Couples & Individuals to Portray Female Couples and Recovering Addicts/Patients

Job Details: We are currently seeking real couples, including same-sex female couples, as well as individuals comfortable portraying recovering addicts/patients for the CBS series “Blue Bloods.” This casting call is open to both union and non-union applicants. Selected participants must be comfortable kissing on camera and working in an environment with atmospheric smoke. This opportunity is for a filming scheduled on March 18th and 19th in New York. Please ensure you are available on these dates before applying and list any potential conflicts with these dates in your application.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a realistic and respectful representation of a couple or a recovering addict/patient as per the director’s vision.
• Participate in scenes requiring kissing on camera, ensuring professionalism and adherence to the guidelines provided by the production team.
• Work in environments that may include atmospheric smoke for the authenticity of the scene.
• Be available and on time for costume fittings, makeup sessions, and filming on March 18th and 19th.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Couples applying should be in a real relationship. Individuals comfortable portraying same-sex female couples are also encouraged to apply.
• Must be comfortable with on-camera intimacy and working in atmospheric smoke.
• Available to work in New York on the specified dates (March 18th and 19th). Please list any conflicts with these dates in your application.
• Union and non-union applicants are welcome to apply.
• No previous acting experience is required, but professionalism and a positive attitude are essential.

Compensation Details:

• The rate for participation is $214 for an 8-hour workday.
• There is an additional $50 bump for those required to kiss in their scene.

Casting Call: Female Lead for Punjabi Music Video

We are excited to announce an open casting call for the female lead role in an upcoming Punjabi music video. This project promises to be an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a mark in the music and entertainment industry.

Job Details:

The chosen candidate will play a pivotal role in bringing the story and vision of our music video to life. This position requires someone who can embody the essence of the song and contribute creatively to the visual storytelling process.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform and act in various scenes throughout the music video, following the director’s guidance and the narrative of the song.

• Collaborate with the production team, including the director, choreographer, and stylist, to achieve the desired look and performance style.

• Participate in briefings and rehearsals as required by the production team prior to the shoot.

• Maintain a high level of professionalism and enthusiasm throughout the shoot.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 20 to 25 years old.

• Indian ethnicity, with a strong screen presence and the ability to convey emotions through facial expressions and body language.

• Prior acting experience in music videos, films, theater, or similar projects is preferred but not mandatory.

• Must have a flexible wardrobe suited for a variety of scenes. Specific requirements will be discussed upon selection.

• Availability to shoot this weekend for a total of 5 hours. Exact timing and location details will be provided upon selection.

• Must be able to travel to the shooting location (expenses covered if outside of immediate local area).

Compensation:

• $250 total for 5 hours of shooting.

• This is a paid position, and compensation will be provided upon completion of the shoot.

• An excellent opportunity for exposure and experience in the music and entertainment industry, with potential for future collaboration on projects.

Our client, a commercial arts and entertainment agency working across creative, production and post-production is searching for an Associate Creative Director (Art/Design). The ACD is responsible for strategic ideation from pitch through execution across multiple clients. This is a full-time role based in New York – in office 3 days per week.

• Salary range for this position is $120-140k

Responsibilities:

• Strategic and hands-on ideation from pitch through execution across multiple clients
• Demonstrated proficiency in team leadership, providing constructive and concise feedback, meeting deadlines, engaging directly with clients, delivering presentations, and nurturing creative vision across all projects
• Manage multiple projects concurrently
• Guide the creative team and optimizing their time management to meet client deadlines
• Communicate and convey creative concepts clearly

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience within the advertising/creative agency sector
• Ability to gauge client sentiments and translate feedback into actionable outcomes
• Enthusiasm for innovative and impactful ideas
• Keen awareness of contemporary trends in culture, industry, advertising, and design
• Proficiency with current design tools and software platforms, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Keynote (Figma and Adobe After Effects skills are advantageous)

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers – which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Opportunity Awaits

Solomon Page

Who We Are

The Daily Upside is a fast-growing digital media company covering business, finance, economics, and investing. Our team of career journalists covers the events and forces shaping the global business climate with a passion for peeling back the layers of market-moving stories.

Our flagship newsletter has scaled from zero to ~1 million subscribers in less than three years and boasts an industry-leading 45% unique open rate. Patent Drop, our tech newsletter, reaches 70k+ technologists, engineers, and product strategists with differentiated coverage on the future of tech. Power Corridor, our latest newsletter, covers the intersection of Wall Street

and DC.

Above all else, our mission is to empower forward-thinking business leaders with a nuanced understanding of the subtext and underlying drivers shaping the economic outlook. We write in a manner that’s equal parts engaging and insightful, with a mission to be a “must read” for global business leaders looking to stay sharp on important trends.

Role Overview

Job Title: Brand Partnerships Manager

Location: NYC preferred (or surrounding area)

About the Role:

We are looking for a Brand Partner who wants to play a major role in the fast-growing media startup. As a Brand Partner you’ll be responsible for sourcing, pitching, and closing advertising deals, concentrating on blue chip financial firms with both agency partners and brand direct contacts. You’ll work closely with our account management team to craft creative and effective advertising campaigns that resonate with our readers and drive value for our advertising partners.

Responsibilities:

• Serving as an “evangelist” for The Daily Upside externally; clearly articulating the company’s unique value proposition to our advertising partners
• Create, maintain, and sustain relationships with media agencies, creative agencies, and clients – with a sharp focus on financial brands
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing client direct advertisers
• Stay up to date with industry trends and competition to identify new opportunities for growth
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the digital media industry, specifically Newsletters
• Represent The Daily Upside at industry events, entertaining clients and serving as a brand ambassador
• Manage sales activity using HubSpot
• Meet and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in ad sales, media sales, media planning or buying or a related field
• Experience calling on both agencies and brands
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• A creative, strategic, and enterprising mindset
• A passion for the media space, especially Digital and Newsletter space, and excitement to represent The Daily Upside and our mission to make business and finance news fun and accessible!

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and commission structure. Salary for the role is commensurate with experience and depends on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• Unlimited PTO, paid holidays
• Work from anywhere with a good internet connection in NYC or surrounding area
• Opportunity to work with a fun and passionate team and be a stakeholder in building something truly special in the media industry
• Regular team outings (virtual or in-person)

If you’re a go-getter who loves to close deals, build relationships, and have fun doing it, we’d love to hear from you! Send us your resume and a brief message on why you’d be the perfect fit for this role.

The Daily Upside

Overview:

Marc Jacobs International, powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks a Project Manager, Store Design, to join the Global Visual Merchandising and Store Planning team, based out of its New York City (Soho) headquarters.

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the development of freestanding stores in the United States and Canada, collaborating with the global store design team, various departments, consultants, and contractors for new store projects and renovations. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, schedules, and design from initiation to opening. The PM also coordinates store layout improvement rollouts, supervising store configurations and upgrades. They collaborate closely with departments and consulting teams, ensuring program requirements are integrated, and critical timelines are communicated. The PM ensures quality standards are met within set timelines and budgets for each location’s construction and completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cultivate relationships with tenant coordinators and mall managers across various locations
• Coordinate the transition of design documents into bid/permit-ready formats with the architect of record
• Review all architectural documents with the VP of Store Planning & Facilities.
• Run requirements for security, telephone, and data in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Obtain approvals from landlord for preliminary and working drawing reviews
• Generate and manage bid requests for both General Contractor (GC) scope and owner vendor items, providing support to the global director of procurement throughout the entire RFP process
• Review and coordinate bid proposals, ensuring alignment with schedules and costs
• Maintain project cost summaries, approving invoices and collaborating closely with the cost controller
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure both compliance with standards and adherence to the schedule and design standards.
• Coordinate with GC and local building departments for certificates and inspections
• Collaborate with global store design, visual merchandising, retail, and operations for store openings
• Develop punch lists and ensure timely correction of identified issues
• Obtain letters of lien waivers and comply with landlord’s closeout procedures.
• Create and issue Maintenance Manuals for store managers.
• Support the director of global store design and cost controller in multi-project budgeting for departmental CAPEX forecasting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of luxury retail experience
• University degree (BA/MA) in Architecture or Interior Design preferred
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD
• Strong budgeting and math skills
• Deadline-oriented with a keen understanding of design drawings and project documentation
• Attention to detail and knowledge of standard quality materials in construction and millwork
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and focusing abilities
• Frequent travel is a requirement
• Adaptable, resourceful, and creative thinker.
• Builds trust-based relationships, fostering collaboration

SALARY & BENEFITS/WHAT WE OFFER:

The compensation for this position ranges from $115,000-$120,000(annually). The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. In addition, we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation time, sick and personal time, medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401k matching. We also offer discounts on travel, entertainment, and more through our partnership with PerkSpot. MJ employees also receive discounts on MJ products throughout the year, as well as access to discounts on other LVMH brands.

ABOUT MARC JACOBS

For nearly 40 years, Marc Jacobs has been a driving force in fashion with his philosophy: pioneering designs, an irreverent spirit, the everyday and the extraordinary. Today, the brand continues to make its Marc as rebellious, unpredictable, and original.

Our work is founded on our core brand pillars: unexpected, utilitarian, urban, unisex, and unique. NYC in design and spirit, our teams thrive off relentless authenticity, an openness to standing out, and inclusivity for all.

EEO STATEMENT

Marc Jacobs International was founded on Marc’s vision of celebrating uniqueness and being Perfect as You Are. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, background, and experience – all essential to our spirit of innovation and creativity. In line with this commitment, we believe that the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in different ways. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the listed qualifications.

Marc Jacobs International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

LVMH

Our client, a private family office, is seeking a new Full-Time/Permanent Estate Manager/Director of Residences/Director of Household Operations to direct the household operations management for a private family’s residential portfolio, which includes primary residences in NYC, Southampton, NY, and Aspen, CO. This is a new, collaborative, and hands-on position in an evolving single-family office. Candidates must have a minimum of 5-10+ years of experience managing multiple homes in a private household environment with high accountability levels, relevant experience in a personal assistant or estate management type role, or transferable experience in hotel management and a Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred/required. Ideal candidates should have experience working on the personal side, managing construction projects and household staff, and being aware of what is going on with each home/vehicle/etc., including preparing for the family’s arrival before vacation. This is an on-site role that will require frequent travel to the properties in advance of family travel, for routine check-ins, maintenance, etc. Salary is open depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating and maintaining systems and processes that ensure each property is properly managed.
• Manage multiple direct reports, numerous vendors, and contractors supporting household services at all properties, to ensure properties are properly maintained, systems are in good working order, and capital projects are well managed.
• Coordinate with the Principals’ Assistants, outsourced Property Managers, and the rest of the Family Office team.
• Report to the Head of the Family Office but liaise with the Principals as well.
• Develop and maintain manuals, preference logs, procedures, and checklists for each property. Assume responsibility for ensuring each residence has a consistent feel and that all staff understands and executes upon the Principals’ preferences.
• Develop inventory and ordering systems for all household contents and supplies and ensure they are maintained and updated.
• Understand each property’s unique security needs and work with security consultants and Principals (when needed) in ensuring the appropriate systems are maintained as established.
• Address maintenance issues and coordinate with outsourced Property Managers. Create and maintain maintenance logs for all household systems and ensure all systems are properly serviced on a regular basis.
• Maintain all vehicles, ensuring all are serviced at the proper intervals. Ensure all vehicles are cleaned on a regular basis and ready for use as needed.
• Partner with contractors and assist in the planning, setup, organization, and seamless orchestration of small-to large-scale events.
• Serve as the point-of-contact between the residence staff and the Principals. Provide direct supervision of all staff, contractors and vendors as may be required.
• Monitor and proactively manage staffing needs, shortages, or overscheduling. Drive the recruiting and hiring process for the household team. Develop and update training programs for new/existing employees to ensure the highest service standards at all residences.
• Responsible for drafting and/or approving all household staff schedules to support the Principals’ upcoming calendar and ensure appropriate coverage. Responsible for real-time response and coverage of staff absences or illness. Review and remit approved weekly timesheets for household staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-10+ years’ experience in managing a private household environment with high accountability levels, relevant experience in a personal assistant or estate management type role, or transferable experience in hotel management.
• A Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred/required.
• An understanding in maintaining the confidentiality, safety, security, and privacy of a private employer.
• Preferred experience in managing staff, directing travel, hospitality, event, and entertaining.
• Comfortable with standard Mac computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have flexibility to travel spontaneously and ability to accommodate a non-traditional work schedule.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills combined with capacity for innovative thinking, adaptability, and situational awareness.
• Excellent communication, observational and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to transition into additional roles as the need arises.
• Need to be flexible to travel to the residences (especially prior to family arrival) – 1 trip to each residence per quarter and NY and Aspen multiple times for sure – and assist with ad hoc projects as needed.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Our teams, comprised of subject matter experts, develop an interest in your preferences and goals and we act as an advisor for your career advancement. Solomon Page has an extensive network of established clients which allows us to present opportunities that are well-suited to your respective goals and needs – this specialized approach sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Opportunity Awaits.

Solomon Page

Business Overview

Initiative is different to other media agencies.

Initiative unlocks business growth for the world’s most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire HCP and consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for Healthcare brands like J&J, Merck, Gilead, AZ, Teva, Cigna, and non-Healthcare brands like Nike, Amazon, LEGO, and T-Mobile.

Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.

Position Overview

As a Health Strategy Director, you are responsible for the creation of the strategic direction a brand will take in communications to achieve their business goals. You are responsible for helping to lead Pharma clients, strategize, produce and make sense of the key cultural, healthcare landscape, human behaviors, and market intelligence required to design the best possible holistic communications plan to deliver on that task. This work should be held up as best practice both within the agency and externally – recognized by winning awards and client scores. Your client responsibility would be to engage in an advisory capacity and deliver strategic recommendations.

You have a passion for people, brands and ideas and an insatiable curiosity for culture in every sense. You will be asked to produce work that drives re-appraisal of communications and what media can do in the world, and your work should be seen as driving the agency forward. Creative thinking, sound presentation skills & leadership behaviors are critical in delivering success in this role.

You are responsible for ensuring that the Strategists’ work is strong and always progressing. That it has considered all human, category and culture trends, helping them to think about new ways to respond to a brief and encouraging them to work – with you – alongside the Analytics, Communications Design and Client teams to deliver better, smarter and more innovative work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent client relationships & understanding of the clients’ key business and challenges
• Be the knowledge expert with solid understanding of Pharma, Prescription drugs, marketing
• Have previous knowledge of professional media channels directed to Healthcare Professionals
• Deliver innovative thinking that inspires leading edge solutions and award-winning breakthrough work – best in class work as standard (internally & externally)
• Demonstrate a good understanding of consumers & their behaviors, backed by usage of qualitative and quantitative tools/research to develop applicable insights into the consumer connection with the brand
• Drive usage of the Cultural Analytical Process/Tools to help teams find new insights that unlock growth
• Identify, develop & oversee the delivery of unique and innovative strategies to deliver the client’s desired results
• Lead ideation team sessions in conjunction with the Communications Design team and relevant SBUs to generate creative & compelling communications ideas
• Clearly demonstrate how the strategy delivers on the business needs, including development/alignment on measurable client & strategy business KPIs

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 3+ year of healthcare / Pharma experience, especially in key therapeutic areas like Oncology, Immunology, Neurology, Rare Conditions, building strategy and tactics
• Experience working in or collaborating with a media planning team (either internally or in a partner agency) or Healthcare consulting or Healthcare Communications or Research
• Deep Audience profiling capability, rational, emotional, and behavioral, extracting insights using multiple data sources,
• Ability to think differently: creative & adaptive, entrepreneurial, independently minded; deeply immersed in cultural understanding and driven by a desire to know more the world / to better understand people’s motivations & behaviors in the shifting landscape.
• A great story teller – build engaging ppt decks and present confidently to senior clients
• Be the trusted ally of integrated teams and clients, maintaining the Fame and Flow of Brands and Voice of the Customer

Desired Skills and Experience

• 6+ years in integrated planning role in media, creative, or other communications discipline (digital, content, innovation, social, activation/sponsorships)
• Confidence in audience segmentation – the ability to develop and profile audiences for strategic opportunity.
• Knowledge of key media tools such as Kantar Pro/ IPSOS/ MRI/Simmons (survey dashboards), comfort in resources such as Mintel, WARC
• Knowledge of media landscape and key publishers, partners, and vendors, especially endemic health channels for HCPs and Patients
• Experience in (or interest in) managing and developing junior talent

We See You

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.

We See You at IPG Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email accommodation@mbww.com.

About IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.

Initiative

Business Overview

UM is a global media agency committed to Futureproofing our clients’ businesses. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients including Accenture, American Express, GoPro, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co, Sony, and General Mills. UM is globally headquartered in New York, with North American offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Birmingham, Detroit, Montreal, and Toronto.

At UM, we know our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a culture rooted in Diversity, Equity & Belonging, where everyone feels they belong, and their contributions are valued. We prioritize personal and professional growth, encourage an entrepreneurial spirit to pursue passion projects, and celebrate our people and community with moments of joy and spontaneity. Our leadership is dedicated to building a culture of care that permeates every element of the company from work flexibility to career planning to regular talent reviews, and more. Our DNA, for UM, helps guide us in all that we do:

Fearless: We bring our authentic selves to work and put our whole selves into the work

Optimistic: We approach challenges with empathy and curiosity, infusing joy into everything we do

Relentless: We’re unwavering in our pursuit of the right solution, eager to reimagine what’s possible

Unified: We band together to accomplish what we could not otherwise do alone

Masterful: We’re constantly growing in our craft, setting new standards for our industry and our world

We are proud to be named an AdAge Best Place to Work several times over, a Top Workplace in the US by Great Places to Work, a top 10 FORTUNE 2022 Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing and She Runs It’s 2021 Outstanding Company for Working Mothers. But feedback is most meaningful when it comes from our own people: over 90% of our employees say the agency is a great place to work and 95% say they are proud to work at UM.

Position Summary

We are looking for you – dynamic, best-in-class talent – to join the growing UM Commerce team as a Manager, Commerce Strategy.

In this role you will be responsible for collaborating with Strategy to translate Connections Strategies to specific retailers and/or shopper segments. You will support the Associate Director/Director to ensure that strategies are carried through into the tactical development of each retail plan. You’ll also work closely with Planning and Buying teams to allow for holistic Commerce media function

UM Commerce is a specialty group that focuses on the strategy, planning, buying, execution and measurement of Commerce media. Commerce media is any specific media elements that are retailer focused/tagged. This can be in-store signage such as a coupon machine, a billboard driving shoppers to a Walmart store, buying digital ads on Amazon or a Kroger.com site, tapping influencers that support certain retailers or working with shoppable technology companies to ensure ease of conversion. The team supports client’s commerce/shopper/customer marketing teams—our end goal measuring product sales both online and in-store.

Responsibilities

Defining Audiences

• Use UM’s data stack and 3P data to translate consumer audiences into retailer/shopper specific audiences
• Through a combination of quantitative and qualitative data, develop profiles of these audiences
• Propose, execute and share relevant primary research related to profiling these audiences

Identifying Insights

• Maintain a deep understanding of business, target audiences and wider communications and commerce environment
• Listen, identify, and articulate compelling shopping drivers, barriers and channel relationship insights
• Understand and integrate client and retail partners research into strategy

Strategic Development

• Develop retailer/shopper strategies that are cascade from the Connections Strategy to guide targeted, innovative media vehicles and programs
• Collaborate in the development of engagement ideas

Storytelling

• Package strategic ideas with clarity for presentation
• Assist in crafting and selling strategies
• Consult on development of support materials

Collaboration

• Develop effective and inspiring working relationships with team members, including research, planning, digital, etc
• Work to build respectful, collaborative working relationships with retail and media partners, as well as outside agency partners

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of working experience required
• Ability to manage team, both upwards and downwards, to ensure cross team communication
• Agency and/or Commerce media experience preferred
• Great written and oral communication
• Familiarity with research and analyzing data
• Effectively manage multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Desired Skills & Experience

• Gravitas + adept influencing- the personal and professional credibility to carry the system with it
• Humble confidence – confident in skills and willing to provide a proactive point of view
• Constructive discontent – always looking for ways to improve and enhance the work and self to challenge the norm and strive for continued improvement
• Innovative drive – comfortable in ‘white space’ work areas and willing to take risks, test the norm, measure and learn forward
• Proactive personal accountability – if it’s to be, it’s up to me
• Authentic + humanistic – be approachable, real and human
• Team first – a cultural force for building the best team
• Humor – willing to have fun and not take ourselves too seriously

We See You

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.

We See You at IPG Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email accommodation@mbww.com.

About IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.

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Business Overview

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn ‘action’ into ‘outcome’ for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client’s function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com.

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Paid Social is a strong strategic contributor with ability to provide social thought leadership, strategic and data-driven recommendations and manage a team of social buyers across a complex client with multiple lines of business or multiple clients. The Associate Director, Paid Social will strengthen and broadening client relationships by applying paid social expertise to the client’s business to drive results and ensure the client is up to date with the social industry. In this position, you will drive the social process across teams and clients, ensuring all paid social recommendations and strategy is closely integrated with other disciplines and the social team is working together in support of the business. The Associate Director should have a mastery of the paid social industry and how this channel integrates and influences other channels.

Responsibilities

• Understands client goals and business needs and acts as a strategic partner to exceed the through insightful, innovative, and data-driven paid social recommendations.
• Oversees all elements of social campaigns to ensure executional excellence, implementation of best practices, and channel innovation.
• Provide guidance on new Paid Social opportunities as the subject matter expert for all assigned clients, translating industry jargon and concepts for client’s and internal stakeholders to understand and champion.
• Evolves team process and aligns and ensures the paid social strategy and team is working with other channel disciplines in support of the assigned clients.
• Plays an active role in conflict resolution. Identifies, manages, and resolves problems before they escalate.
• Provide strategic thought leadership and recommendations to drive the business forward and stay ahead in the social media space.
• Budget and Financial: Ultimately responsible to ensure billing and budget accuracy troubleshooting issues and escalating if needed.
• Provides strategic recommendation for media budget allocation and managing partner endeavors, negotiation deals or ensuring agency rates are applied.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly manages Supervisors and potentially Sr. Strategists, pending team structure.
• Ensures Supervisors new to managing employees are providing actionable feedback and help set goals and identify growth opportunities for the team.
• Provides mentorship, client management guidance and ensures a positive working environment across the team.
• Shares best practices and shortcuts learned through industry experience.
• Delegate and manage workload to ensure fairness and growth opportunities. Helps other members of the team and lets junior members shine.
• Share input for promotions, oversee performance improvement plans, keep department leads updated with wins and watchouts.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience managing 2+ direct reports
• Software: Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Previous experience executing multiple campaigns in Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and one other platform. (Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest, TikTok, Reddit and LinkedIn)
• Mastery of said social platform capabilities across campaign type.
• Communication: Comfortable providing feedback and direction through various forms of communication (video, email, etc). internally and externally.
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment,
• Ability to prepare presentations and maintain a level of professionalism suitable for senior client leadership, including executive and C-Suite
• Strong analytics skills, thorough understanding of paid social measurement and experience utilizing multiple native measurement tools.
• Ability to oversee a team in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines.
• Team player, willing to jump in where needed to get the job done and manages paid social as part of the broader media strategy and avoids channel siloes.
• Stay informed of the latest developments in paid social and changes to the broader media landscape. Understand implications of data and privacy regulations and when to consult with experts across the organization.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Kinesso does not require candidates to have a college degree, except for specialized roles such as analytics or data science.
• 6+ years of experience required
• Experience planning and executing paid social campaigns across secondary platforms such as Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest, TikTok, Reddit and LinkedIn are a plus.
• Passion for social media and advertising
• Proven ability to collaborate and work well with others in a high-pressure environment.

We See You

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.

We See You at IPG Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email accommodation@mbww.com.

About IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.

KINESSO

Thank you for considering the Sales Director position with Moonbug Entertainment, an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and enriching content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. Moonbug is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and even theme park exhibits.

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises.

This role is based in our New York office, must be willing to work on a Hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and exceed sales revenue targets
• Build, manage and grow a strategic account list with a focus on WPP agencies and their clients directly, within the northeast
• Ability to navigate complex holding company structure and negotiate strategic partnerships with key stakeholders (ratecards, preferred programmatic deals, content deals, etc.)
• Devise an individual sales strategy that proactively identifies short-term & long-term opportunities, building a pipeline of revenue
• Develop strategic relationships with your clients, understanding their business, their challenges and their needs
• Manage all client communication, from the RFP process (briefing to conversion) to leading client meetings (presenting to follow ups)
• Collaborate with internal stakeholder teams; client success, media & ad ops, data, creative, marketing & finance
• Become a subject matter expert for all Moonbug IP’s
• Stay up to date with industry needs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 8+ years in digital advertising, with proven success in selling
• Strong relationships with agency groups, specifically WPP agencies and their direct clients
• Have a deep understanding of digital media landscape, including content companies, tech platforms and measurement companies
• Strong presentation skills and ability to sell through ideas to clients
• Excited to be a part of a fast paced environment
• Result driven
• Solutions oriented with strong problem solving skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
• Must possess strong leadership and time management skill

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Wellness Resources
• and more!

Salary $160,000-180,000
Moonbug Entertainment