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Employees at Quad thrive at the intersection of thinking, making and marketing. As we continue to take the bold steps necessary to transform our offering, our goal is to provide our clients with the most powerful integrated marketing platform. We’re all partners in our company, committed to do the right thing, trusting the process, innovating for the future, growing the business, believing in each other, and having a little fun along the way.

The marketing brand team at Quad is seeking a Video Producer to create short-form videos including episodic executive thought leadership series, social-first programming from around the universe of Quad, and other video narratives. We are looking for a team player able to collaborate with others in different roles and help drive video journalism on the brand team at Quad.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of this team, reporting directly to the marketing creative director in a highly collaborative and diverse creative environment of designers, producers, writers, and marketers. As the primary video producer on this platform-agnostic team, this person will be responsible for taking the lead on new Quad video stories for the brand team.

Responsibilities

• Research, pitch, produce, shoot and edit video for various formats, taking ownership over the process from start-to-finish, demonstrating top-shelf storytelling skills, including editorial accuracy and nuance.
• Conduct interviews, write scripts, set up studio-based and remote filming, live streams, as well as record VO and edit packages.
• Collaborate with marketing, brand, and content team leadership to identify key stories and plan video coverage.
• Occasionally hire and manage freelance production support vendors such as PrEDitors, audio techs, hair and makeup artists, etc.
• Conceptualize unique video pieces best suited to align with Quad’s brand narrative.
• Ability to articulate, present and discuss video pitches, with a willingness to receive feedback and work collaboratively, including with executive and C-Suite leadership
• Coordinate and conduct on-camera or audio interviews, including doing background research to prepare questions

Qualifications

• Must have a track record of strong reporting that helps shape video narratives.
• 5-7 years of relevant video journalism and/or production experience.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Premiere and a strong working knowledge of Photoshop, After Effects, as well as collaborative tools like Microsoft Teams/Office 365.
• Must possess excellent editorial judgment, story development, and scripting abilities.
• Skills in showrunning studio shoots and shows, from booking, scheduling, set dressing, and directing shots
• Ability to set up a studio shoot, camera, audio, lighting, seamless, etc.
• Willingness to travel for on-location shoots

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong field production/camera skills are expected although this is not a field-based role.
• Knowledge of how to use social media to find sources and seek out and distribute video
• A creative eye and ability to guide a team to create a fresh and distinctive voice for Quad brand video
• Excellent news judgement and curiosity about current events
• An interest in marketing and content related to marketing

Additional Company Information

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you’ll be doing…

The Creative Director – Copywriter is responsible for ideation and development of compelling, creative omnichannel concepts and high-quality written content that is on-brand and on-strategy, across a variety of media specifically geared towards Verizon-owned channels. This includes creating groundbreaking concepts that will help generate positive impressions of the Verizon brand within social channels, as well as brand building overarching concepts to bring the Verizon brand closer to culture. The CD Copywriter must exhibit strong writing skills and an ability to oversee creative teams and collaborate with marketing, creative and design to ensure quality, verbal and visual consistency, and timeliness of material.

• Leads in directing and executing the ideation and creation of advertising and marketing assets as prescribed by strategy briefs. Particularly: Social first thinking, campaign thinking, social content and activation ideas, brand and digital experiences.
• Provides creative direction on small- to large-scale social first media projects from creative conception to completion.
• Brainstorms and strategizes with an integrated creative team to help develop creative direction with a focus on the writing of social first work.
• Helps convert rough ideas into refined presentations to illustrate concepts for creative reviews.
• Recommends, researches and develops language to support creative strategy and execution.
• Collaborates with the art directors to artfully build creative solutions to address specific project objectives.
• Directs and is accountable for the final development and production of creative assets and ensures accuracy, attention to detail that meets or exceeds the design objectives.
• Ensures brand guidelines and brand voice are embraced and adhered to across all executions.
• Supports the Senior Creative Directors and creative team in developing creative concepts and strategic thinking for omnichannel creative.
• Leads in creating conceptual ideas in brainstorms or offline creative development.
• Works to improve the team’s overall performance and embraces a collaborative approach.
• Provides visible support for leadership and helps build a unified team mindset.

Where you’ll be working…
In this hybrid role, you’ll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

What we’re looking for…

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience as an advertising and social copywriter.
• Experience usingAdobe Creative Cloud software, MS Word.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in English, Advertising or related field.
• Experience overseeing creative teams and high-profile client projects.
• A portfolio showcasing your work of highly conceptual social and advertising ideas and executions.
• Eight or more years of relevant work experience, with some industry awards.
• Contributes in developing initial creative strategies to address core marketing and business objectives experience.
• Ability to actively participate in the ideation process leveraging research, analytics and brand insights.
• Ability to state opinions clearly and can verbally describe visual concepts.
• Ability to produce collateral within the brand, but also explores new interpretations of the brand and develops out-of-the-box approaches to grow the voice of the brand.
• Adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions abilities.
• Ability to understand that all projects require attention to detail so that work is on-time, on-budget and on-strategy.
• External advertising agency experience.
• In-House advertising agency experience.
• Demonstrated creative conceptualization skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer – and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

NYC candidates: Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for onsite and hybrid NYC roles. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical or religious reasons). Additional information will be provided during the hiring process.

Meta is searching for an experienced leader to join the Reality Labs (RL) communications team. The Director of Reality Labs Communications, Product and Research will be responsible for driving communications strategy for Meta’s portfolio of VR, AR and XR products including Quest VR, Ray-Ban Stories, Spark AR, wrist wearables, AR glasses and more. They will also support the groundbreaking technologies coming from the Reality Labs Research teams. This is a high visibility role within Meta’s Communications and Public Affairs Organization.The ideal candidate is someone who can drive high-impact programs, lead a team of exceptional communications professionals and partner closely with experienced product executives to set strategy. A passion for AR/VR/XR technology and the ability to move fast in fluid situations is key for this role. This individual excels at leading cross-functional work across the company, has experience working on consumer hardware products, and can consistently deliver high-quality work.

Communications Director, Reality Labs Products and Research Responsibilities:

• Drive communications strategy across the VR, AR, XR and Research teams within Reality Labs
• Manage proactive and reactive comms around product privacy, safety and integrity topics
• lead on crisis communications responses
• Work with go-to-market teams including product, marketing and sales on product launch strategy and execution
• Work cross functionally across the broader Meta communications team to deliver on key company moments
• Help drive narrative and media relations around tentpole moments like Connect (Meta’s annual AR/VR conference)
• Participate in leadership meetings to provide counsel on future products and tech

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 12+ years of consumer technology communications experience
• People management experience
• Experience creating and executing media campaigns, building relationships with media and working with executives

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in communications or public relations
• Experience working on hardware product launches
• Experience working with research teams and distilling complex topics for broad audiences
• Experience working at a technology company

Facebook is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.Facebook is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

The Dodge YMCA is seeking a Teen & Sports Coordinator who, under the supervision of theYouth & Family Director, will assist in the management and supervision to all core programming (Leaders Club, Teens Take the City and Teen Center) and be responsible for organizing and overseeing our sports programming. Responsibilities include assisting the Youth & Family Director in program development, community development as well as the creation of recruitment and retention for Teen and Sports programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of youth and teens in the program, by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Manage administrative data entry, Youth Service.NET, coordination of participant paperwork and management of teen participant portfolios.
• Support the Youth & Family Director in the creation and submission of weekly and quarterly reports.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement program registration, program workshops, and special events with support from part-time teen counselors.
• Plan, promote, implement, supervise, and coordinating sports programs, including performing Coach or Official duties as needed.
• Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information; help to compile program statistics.
• Establish and maintain links with service providers in a range of settings including other CBOs, schools, and partnerships.
• Implement the curriculum for Leaders Club, Teens Take the City and Teen Center, in accordance with the YMCA Teen Program standards and operation manual, including but not limited to, weekly club meetings, 15+ program participants and community service projects.
• Plan and create new and innovative teen programs that meet the needs of the community in keeping with the Branch priority objectives and strategic plan.
• Attends monthly trainings and workshops related to Teen and Sports programming.
• Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings and special events.
• Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. College credits in the field of Education desired.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth / teens and planning activities.
• Experience teaching and facilitating trainings on issues related to teens.
• Strong interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Current First Aid / CPR / AED certifications preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with a culture committed to serving all members of our community. As a leading not-for-profit, community service organization, our Association relies heavily on fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudly provide the communities we serve. Our expectation is that all staff promotes participation of their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity.

How to Apply:

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.

** New Requirement**

All potential YMCA of Greater New York employees are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Please use the “Additional Attachment” section on the online application to upload your proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

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Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

The YMCA of Bethlehem is seeking a Full-Time Aquatics Director!

As the Aquatics Director, you will oversee the aquatics department, which includes the operation of the pool, aquatics programs, staff and budget management, youth and adult swim teams and special events. Develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs.

The Aquatics Director holds the following requirements:

• Minimum age of 21 years
• AA/AS in Physical Ed., Recreation, Sports Mgt., or a related field OR equivalent experience.
• Prior work experience with budget mgmt. is preferred.
• Current aquatic certifications (YMCA or American Red Cross).
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Starting salary is $51,480.00 w/full benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 403B, Childcare, &Tuition Reimbursement!

Experience

Required

• 1 year(s): Experience with staff supervision
• 1 year(s): Experience in an aquatics program

Education

Required

• Associates or better in Physical Education Teacher Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Physical Education Teacher Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Lifeguard
• First Aid
• CPR
• AED

Skills

Required

• Budgeting
• Communication
• Leadership
• Organizational
• Problem Solving
• Programming
• Supervision
• Work in diverse community

Behaviors

Required

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Required

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility