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Sesame Workshop is looking for a Senior Art Director. Multi-disciplinary brand creative leader to drive the brand vision and creative strategy for Sesame Workshop, Sesame Street and new IP and deliver effective brand solutions across multiple media platforms including on-air promo, video, digital, web, social content + campaigns, experiential, etc. Manage creative professionals: designers, writer, producer, and foster a culture of brand design-led thinking to enable the Workshop to reach its business goals. This role will report to Vice President, Branded Content with the Brand Creative team.

­­­Please Note: The stated salary range in this posting is an average and may not be reflective of individual circumstances. We will review specific salary information during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Develop vibrant visual identities for the Workshop and new properties across major consumer touch points for multiple audiences: trade, families, kids, and fans.
• Lead brand Creative for digital, video, print, and events
• Partner with Brand Marketing to inspire and elevate storytelling solutions for all video/promo, partnerships, digital and social media channels.
• Work closely with Brand Marketing, Media & Education and Social Impact & Philanthropy to elevate creative from distribution partners (HBO, PBS), sponsors, name & likeness campaigns, advocacy work etc.
• Lead cross-functional team for consumer engagement, brand design strategy, and production for marketing campaigns on all platforms, image campaigns, show opens and packages, experiential branding, key art and print and more
• Oversee video and photography shoots for promo, sizzles, show opens, key art, consumer products and other projects.
• Direct and collaborate with production, photographers, illustrators, retouch artists
• Work closely with the Project Managers and Production to inform schedules, team assignments and project deliverables
• Build and maintain effective relationships with partners across the department and organization
• Stay current and up-to-date with new design trends, techniques and processes; seek out and recommend new best practices; drive creative design evolution and innovation
• Foster an inclusive environment that encourages intelligent risk-taking, innovation and creative excellence. Provide clear goals, support and actionable feedback for team growth.
• Oversee external creative agencies and outside vendors as needed.
• Act as a brand steward to stakeholders both internal and external.
• Hands-on leader who can build and lead a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of brand creative experience within a management role at a branding agency, entertainment brand, or with a consumer/educational brand.
• Expertise driving brand promotion with media partners (HBO/ PBS/ / Apple/ Homer / Sea World, etc).
• Sophisticated leader and storyteller to inspire strong to deliver on our mission to help kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder.
• A rigorous operational executive with a bold and innovative aesthetic- this person will be seen as an impactful leader, a thought partner with a commitment to creative and products that deliver an engaging user experience
• Deep experience in brand creative cross-platform expertise: digital, motion, print and experience
• Excellent creative leadership and management to inspire and motivate team
• Highly collaborative leader and team player with a talent for influencing cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to build relationships and navigate change
• Ability to self-start, self-manage, and meet deadlines
• Possess a passion for media, entertainment and social impact
• Proven experience completing cross-functional complex creative projects
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, InDesign)
• Flexibility and adaptability; comfortable working in an often changing environment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Sesame Workshop

POSITION SUMMARY

Leading a portfolio of brands, the executive producer will manage and mentor a team of producers to execute projects to a high creative standard. They will be the key production point of contact for Clients, senior account members and creatives. They will be charged with problem solving and leading the charge for innovative production strategy designed to navigate the current challenging landscape.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adapt existing production workflows based on specific client needs
• Negotiate and supervise key production partners (postproduction, Talents Management, BA)
• Responsible for vendor selection and relationship based on Tank’s creative and business standards.
• Working with the producers in their lane to tailor production strategy to deliver on creative expectations and Client needs.
• Key point of contact for the Client on production.
• Key point of contact for Tank’s Executive Leadership Team on production. (Adapting to client needs, onboarding new clients, staffing strategies)
• Responsible for recruiting and managing a strong production team including producers, coordinators and production creatives.
• Stepping in on the team’s productions to trouble shoot complex situations (cancellations, internal issues, Client challenges, creative resources)
• Seeking production solutions that support the larger Agencies vision, financial objectives and creative needs.
• Mentoring, training and reviewing a team of producers, this also includes recruiting, interviewing candidates
• Strong grasp on the international production landscape and utilizing this to bring greater efficiency and creative excellence.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Ten years’ plus experience in production, required
• Highly organized team leader, can both mentor and train
• Strong grasp of production strategies and able to modify and apply
• Knowledge of existing & new content platforms constantly evolving
• Above average written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to multi-task in a high-pressure work environment

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

Challenging Work – As leaders in the health advertising industry, we thrive on solving complex problems and innovation. Each employee is encouraged to bring their best ideas forward to solve problems.

Dedicated Team – It’s in our DNA to work hard and play hard: celebrate our wins, laugh and have fun. We are stronger, together, when we are open and real. At Tank WW, everyone is valued and plays an important role in our shared success. We care for our people and our clients.

Global Community – Support from the WPP People community and bring your contribution to a greater good while collaborating on WPP strategic projects or initiatives.

Perks and Benefits –The wellness of our employees is at the core of our business, therefore we offer competitive benefits:

· Competitive compensation package

· Extensive Group Insurance Program on Day 1

· Vacation according to experience

· Paid Christmas shutdown

· Extended long weekends on statutory holidays (extra days off annually)

· Work-life balance measures

TANK Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to greater diversity, inclusion and gender balance. We work together to create an environment where everyone is treated equally and has the same opportunities to develop in their career.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $100,000 to $230,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.

TANK Worldwide

Macy’s 2023 Photo Content Studio Summer Residency

We are looking for 4 students to participate in an 8-week full time paid program. The students will have opportunities to experience all aspects of Content creation and production. All positions are in person at our Long Island City Photo and Content Studios. Please note that all housing and transportation is not included.

Job Title: Photo Art Director
Reports To: Sr MGR Photo Art Director
Program Start: June 5th, 2023
New Hires Orientation: June 5th, 2023
Rate: $20 p/hr. (8 weeks/ full-time)
Macy’s

Inspiration, trust, and passion are at the heart of Travelzoo. Every week our global team creates irresistible and rigorously reviewed offers that get our 30 million members exploring the world through travel, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences. Our long-standing expertise, appreciation of other cultures and high standards are key to creating value for our members.

Travelzoo is seeking an Associate Producer, Affiliate Marketing in our New York office.

Do you feel…

• Confident to onboard new partners to the Travelzoo CPC (cost per click) program and affiliate platform
• Able to drive content curation across partner emails, website placements and network channels
• Keen to activate strategies that increase participation in our network and affiliate programs
• Motivated to build client relationships that result in the best offers for our members, while balancing the clients’ need to see top performance for their offers
• Capable of researching offers to determine their true value and concisely convey why we recommend them for our members
• Keen on sifting through a variety of offers to find the very best ones and push them forward
• Excited to test book and update ongoing deals and pitch your best deals to Publishers
• Work closely with Sales counterparts to develop new client relationships and grow current ones
• Able to monitor and analyze performance; make adjustments and recommendations in order to ensure our members see the best deals and clients’ expectations are met

You are ideally…

• Degree educated, preferably in Journalism, Advertising, Communications, Marketing or Hospitality
• A rising professional with 3-5 years of experience, including direct experience in a related field (Digital Media, PR, Advertising)
• A high performer with strong work ethic and sound judgement
• An excellent communicator with strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in another language beyond English preferred; experience living internationally even better
• Someone with a proven passion for travel, including experience booking personal travel
• Empathetic with a hands-on and innovative working style

What’s in it for you…

• Broaden your horizon by working in a global team and potentially in a different country
• Experience one of our travel deals first-hand – we call it the Travelzoo Experience
• We recognize your achievements with our employee awards
• Enjoy working like an entrepreneur? Our flat hierarchies will provide you with this opportunity
• Meet and network in our workspaces in the heart of vibrant cities
• Enrich your career perspectives by joining our global mentorship program
• Is life-long learning important to you? We offer online and offline learning options
• We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages

If you are excited about this opportunity and feel intrigued by our values of “leading by example”, “warm heart”, “cool head” and “working hands”, then we would like to get to know you!

Travelzoo

Ever wonder who makes the really awesome branded merchandise you see at Chick-Fil-A, Sephora, Spotify, Nike, Carnival or In-N-Out? Welcome, we are Harper+Scott, and we are looking for our next kick ass Creative Director!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Creative Director is passionate about leading and mentoring a team of creatives who are helping clients take their ideas from concept to product, pushing new creative boundaries. We are a young company (founded in 2014) at a pivotal point of growth looking for a multi-disciplinary designer and visionary to join our creative studio. You will help conceptualize and design trend-inspired products for a wide variety of clients. You would be equally excited about developing incredible work as you would leading a team and shepherding the Harper + Scott brand and its creative integrity.  

On any given day you will work with a larger team (about 16 creatives) to think through and design unique and interesting products that can be customized to fit the needs of the client. You will help choose and design materials, create graphic artwork or a textile pattern, develop tech specs, review samples, and communicate with our client and help direct our overseas production team. 

This is an all-encompassing opportunity with wide exposure to the production process as well as some of the top brands in the world. We are looking for someone hungry to take the next step in their career to be the creative leader of an incredibly talented 2D and 3D design team. You must be excited to learn, passionate about making beautiful things, and be amped by the opportunity to keep moving our company forward. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Lead a team of designers; mentoring, inspiring and growing direct reports
• Oversee execution of your team’s creative concepts, ensuring the highest quality creative output delivered within deadline and on budget
• Responsible for upholding design integrity, high quality execution, and timelines throughout the entire developmental process from concept through production
• Help your team develop a clear creative vision for each project proposal and clearly communicate about and advocate for their vision internally and with clients
• Create a positive, collaborative, supportive culture by being solution oriented, and encouraging accountability and respect
• Manage various creative channels including client work, product development and internal marketing initiatives

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• BFA or higher in Graphic Design, Packaging Design or Industrial Design
• 7-10 years of work experience in product, packaging, or accessories design with agency experience preferred
• A demonstrable understanding of graphic design and 3D forms/consumer goods
• Experience developing graphics for apparel and/or home goods
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to persuasively critique design
• Innate interest and curiosity for a wide range of client sectors, including fashion, beauty, spirits, tech, media, luxury brands and more, with a nuanced understanding or desire to figure out how to differentiate each 
• A lofty design aesthetic with the ability to translate it for mass appeal
• Fast, but thorough learner who addresses every task with the same amount of care
• Detail oriented with strong follow through – able to work quickly and creatively on multiple projects with short timelines 
• Ability to manage, delegate, and advocate for a team of designers of varying levels of experience
• Ability to manage several projects at various stages of the production process all under aggressive timelines
• Hyper-aware of trends, and pop culture

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Highly proficient in both 2D and 3D design software
• Highly proficient in Photoshop (to render photo-realistic representation of products)
• Highly proficient in Illustrator (to generate tech packs for small leather goods, bags, apparel and other accessories as well as packaging specs)
• Proficiency in InDesign (to pull together presentations)
• Illustrative Skills (to generate graphic artwork for fashion apparel, accessories, lifestyle items, home goods or stationery)
• Extensive experience in project management

NOW FOR THE PERKS:

Competitive salary, Health Benefits (Medical + Dental + Vision), 401K, Commuter Benefits, Unlimited office snacks, Generous Vacation Schedule + PTO 

*NOTE: the agency’s staff is currently working in a hybrid model, so there is an expectation for some in-office presence for key meetings and ongoing team-building. Although not currently common, there is also the possibility for travel to meet with clients as needed. Looking ahead, you would need to be comfortable with the idea that more in-office work would be expected, especially if you feel it would bring greater results for the team. 

Harper + Scott

‘Unicorn’ Feature Film New York City Casting Call

Feature film UNICORN is looking for Union/Non Union Men to portray HENCHMEN.

We’re looking for men 6’2″ or taller, with full beards who can portray: Armenian, Turkish, Croatian, Eastern European.

$100 COVID TEST/FITTING on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, $100 COVID TEST on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, $187/8 FILMING on THURSDAY, FEBRUAY 9TH AND FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH.

**FILMING IS OVERNIGHT SHOOT**

Casting Call! AND Casting is looking for people to be background extras in a casino commercial.

Location: Capital Region (Albany/Schenectady/Troy/Saratoga)

Age: 35-45

All genders and diversities

Dates: 2/14 or 2/15 – Must be available ALL Day (10-12 hours)

Rate: $500 for 2 year buyout

Non Union & Non Speaking

HULU’s ‘ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING’ Season 3 Casting Call

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING CASTING TWIN BABIES!

Minors ages 9 mo – 14 mo to portray Caucasian, brunette, male babies (twins or single babies). Available to test in Manhattan on 2/8 & work in Long Island City, NY on 2/10 (interiors). $100/test, $187/8 hours. 

We are casting SIBLINGS for an editorial shoot. 

ALL NYC AGENTS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED SO THIS POST IS ONLY FOR NON-REPPED KIDS—-

Photographer  Zoe Adlersberg 

Stylist: Leigh Byrne  

HMU: Thora  

Date: February 11th Saturday 2023 

Casting:  

• •REAL Sibling pairs – with large age gap between them (not close in age)
• •Older should be pre-teen (age 9-12) wearing size 8yrs-12yrs
• •Younger can be any age between 1yr-6yrs 
• •All ethnicities, all genders.

Location: Manhattan Studio 

About The New York Academy Of Sciences

The New York of Academy of Sciences is an independent, not-for-profit organization that since 1817 has been committed to advancing science for the benefit of society. With more than 20,000 Members in 100 countries, the Academy advances scientific and technical knowledge, addresses global challenges with science-based solutions, and sponsors a wide variety of educational initiatives at all levels for STEM and STEM related fields. The Academy hosts programs and publishes content in the life and physical sciences, the social sciences, nutrition, artificial intelligence, computer science, and sustainability. The Academy also provides professional and educational resources for researchers across all phases of their careers. Please visit us online at 

JOB TITLE: Program Manager, Life Sciences

DEPARTMENT: Awards

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Awards

SUMMARY:

Awards administered by the Academy identify and encourage promising young scientists early in their careers, when they need it the most, and recognize eminent scientists for their impactful contributions to science, medicine, and technology, including human health. The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists recognize early-career researchers who have made groundbreaking advances in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemistry. The Innovators in Science Award celebrates transformative research conducted by promising early-career scientists and outstanding senior scientists across the globe in Neuroscience, Gastroenterology, Regenerative Medicine, and Oncology. A new program, the Leon Levy Scholars in Neuroscience, supports postdoctoral neuroscience researchers in New York City through an innovative fellowship and mentoring program.

For more information about the Academy’s Award Programs please visit

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Work with the Senior Leadership to identify, select, and establish ongoing relationships with an international cadre of judges, Scientific Advisory Council members, nominators, nominating institutions, and affiliated partners.
• Review nominations in broad disciplinary areas of biomedicine and life sciences; evaluating each application according to rigorous quantitative and qualitative metrics.
• Serve as primary point of contact for judges in your topic area and programs; facilitate nominee/applicant evaluation and honoree selection by juries of expert scientists, conducted both online and in-person.
• Prepare multimedia materials for broad audiences that explain the impact of the honorees’ complex scientific research.
• Conceptualize and develop scientific programming for international and domestic symposia that showcase honoree research for scientific and lay audiences.
• Work with the Senior Leadership, other team members, Academy’s operations team, affiliated partners, and other vendors as needed to develop and execute domestic and international award ceremonies and other program events.
• Collaborate across Academy departments to identify potential opportunities for ongoing honoree engagement in additional Academy initiatives and publications
• As needed, work with the Vice President, Life Sciences to conceptualize, organize, secure financial support for, and convene scientific conferences and programming in various areas of life and biomedical sciences.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop an understanding of the Academy, its mission, strategy, and programs.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Awards program portfolio, and the Academy as a whole, through public inquiries and networking opportunities.
• Keep abreast of scientific advances relevant to program subject areas.
• Facilitate judging processes in your topic areas, including the rationale applied to all stages of honoree selection and the recruitment of judges, ensuring the highest ethical standards are applied to all aspects of the nominations and judging process.
• Prepare and review multimedia materials that explain the complex scientific concepts and impact of the honorees’ award-winning research to broad audiences across various platforms, including: program websites, social media platforms, brochures, magazine articles, and press releases, as well as in short films, scripted speeches, and slide presentations showcased at awards ceremonies, symposia, and related events.
• Work with Awards team, external key opinion leaders, and program sponsors to develop content and program materials for symposia that showcase honorees; moderate scientific sessions and panel discussions as required.
• Work with the Academy’s marketing team to identify relevant outlets for awards and event promotion.
• Track the major scientific and career milestones achieved by honorees and help to promote them and their work through our social media channels and other outlets as appropriate.
• Work with Senior Leadership, program administration partners, and sponsors to manage compliance, Sunshine Act, fiscal, and other reporting requirements.
• Work with Senior Leadership, other team members, and sponsors to continuously evaluate and strive to improve the awards processes and implementation.
• Author grants and sponsorship proposals for program support from government agencies, private companies, medical education, foundations, and individuals.
• Review applications and select individuals for Poster Presentations, Travel Fellowships, and Poster Prizes.
• Write and review program and post-conference reports for supporters.
• Provide general support and other duties as assigned by the Leadership

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD required in an appropriate subject area of life sciences or biomedicine. Experience in the field(s) of cancer biology, bioengineering, computational biology, immunology, or microbiology a plus.
• Professional experience outside of academic research. This may include activities pursued in parallel to a research career, for example outreach activities or committee service, or more formal professional experience working in scientific publishing, non-profit, etc.
• Post-doctoral or related experience in academia, government, or industrial research, and/or science publishing a plus.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Experience, ability, and comfort in dealing with complex scientific information beyond own area of expertise.
• Experience with grant writing and program management a plus.
• Experience in global academic ecosystems outside of the US a plus.
• Ability to work with multiple teams across departments and to manage multiple parallel projects with tight deadlines.
• Desire to work in a team environment

WORK SCHEDULE & ENVIRONMENT:

The Academy operates during standard business hours Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm. Standard work week is 35 hours, unless otherwise noted.

Academy employees work on a hybrid schedule with in-office days scheduled by their Supervisor and business needs. Employees must be based in New York.

This is a largely sedentary role.

Travel: Some domestic and/or international travel (5%) may be required, most likely to the United Kingdom, Israel, Japan, India, and/or Europe.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary: $75,000 annually. This is Full-time, exempt position.

In addition to salary, the Academy offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes affordable health insurance, retirement plan with matching employer contribution, personal & career development stipend as well as liberal paid time off policies.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must include a resume and cover letter.

EEO STATEMENT:

The New York Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer, adhering to the laws which prohibit discrimination in the terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Academy policy expressly prohibits discrimination in employment because of any legally impermissible classification, including but not limited to actual or perceived race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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