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An Executive Producer acts as an integral member of the KCD Worldwide Creative Group and its global clients to provide a highly professional and innovative perspective on event execution & client services. This person is an expert in live event production with extensive and impressive know-how in managing all aspects of the event including ideation, experience design, consumer journey, custom fabrication, technical & production management, staffing, live event execution & client management. The Executive Producer has a deep respect and appreciation for big picture ideas and has the experience and sensibility to navigate the process of delivery. An innovative approach to solving production challenges is necessary to execute our complex and original ideas & designs. Our team is driven by a desire to innovate, and the ideal candidate will share a similar passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a leader to Producers and Coordinators to ensure that their projects are hitting milestones on-time and within assigned budget
• Align project resources, full-time and freelance, to manifest excellence in the execution of defined project objectives
• Be an advocate for the client, translating their business needs and interests to the internal team
• Translate project requirements to internal teams and collaborate with Leadership and Executives to develop proposals, SOWs, or Change Orders (including objectives, approach, estimates, and timelines) as needed
• Report real-time status to Executive leadership, while anticipating “what’s next”
• Inspire and challenge the project teams by continually looking for innovative solutions and production methods
• Able to develop an engagement strategy and work with the project team and discipline leads to execute it, involving people at the optimal levels for project success and overall account utilization (goals, deliverables, schedule, budget, resources)
• Develop and actively manage all vendors/ freelance talent relationships to ensure the best available talent and pricing for the project.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years producing events and/or live activations including hands-on experience overseeing event content creation, fabrication, interactive development, onsite testing, AV production, projection mapping, etc.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in producing multi-day pop up experiences, live music concerts with top tier talent & touring brand activations.
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with extensive budgeting and negotiating skills
• Capacity to instill trust in clients and have strong global relationships with a wide range of fashion industry leaders and peers, as well as high level vendor contacts, and relationships within the events industry
• Detailed knowledge of vendor pricing for production elements in both large and small scale
• Possess strong management skills, ability to work in collaborative team environment, actively engage both colleagues and clients in open communication, and ability to lead a team while continually motivating and inspiring innovation
• Exemplary time management skills, ability to multitask, intelligent analysis of dynamics across variable and concurrent client projects, ability to work well under pressure
• Strategic and logistical thinker with the ability to approach situations from a solution-based frame of mind
• Insightful and comprehensive verbal and written communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), creative software of Adobe Creative Suite and working knowledge and/or proficiency of CAD/Vector Worx and or other technical design software

KCD

Position Description

Creative Director, Marketing

(New York, NY)

Salary Range: $120,000-$130,000

Organization Overview

REFORM Alliance is a national organization seeking to safely reduce the number of people on probation and parole and create real pathways to work and wellness for people who have been supervised instead of supported. In 2022 our focus is on state and federal probation and parole policy reform.

REFORM was launched in 2019 by award-winning recording artist Meek Mill; Philadelphia 76ers co-owner and Fanatics executive chairman Michael Rubin; entrepreneur and business mogul Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter; Kraft Group CEO and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft; Brooklyn Nets co-owner and philanthropic investor Clara Wu Tsai; Galaxy Digital CEO and founder Michael E. Novogratz; Vista Equity Partners founder, chairman, CEO Robert F. Smith, and CNN host and activist Van Jones.

We are using all the resources we have to help fix the flawed criminal justice system in the United States by changing laws and policies, and building a movement of Reformers to help change hearts and minds.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, the Creative Director serves as the brand steward to elevate the standard of creative, build processes, guidelines and identify areas for creative improvement. Reform seeks a Creative Director with an entrepreneurial, strategic mindset, eagerness to build, and a reputation as an innovative, adaptive, and proactive “doer”. The right candidate will possess a strong brand vision, excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines. They will have a passion for design, video, storytelling, and content creation that serves to change the nationwide narrative around criminal justice reform.

Description Of Key Job Functions

• Oversee design, creative strategy, style/content guides, production, visual standards, and art direction
• Communicate brand vision and aesthetic; update materials as needed and use this knowledge to prepare comprehensive briefs, guidelines, and co-branded materials to share with stakeholders and external partners. Confidently present concepts and vision as needed, execute across channels
• Assess gaps in photography and video production and ensure easy org-wide access to assets
• In partnership with the CMO and cross-functional teams, develop engaging concepts, creative, videos, collateral, and experiential for campaigns, events, social, growth, membership, and presentations
• Create and implement a project workflow, formal request process, and system of prioritization
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring they are on time and on budget, executing quickly and optimally under tight deadlines without sacrificing design quality, project, and organization goals
• Review all creative requests to ensure scope is clear and priority overflow requests are resourced
• Create a roster of talent and agencies. Recruit, manage and oversee freelancer resources as needed
• Work with program managers to ensure creative deliverables across traditional, digital, social, and experiential, are produced as concepted and brand vision/DNA is upheld through assets
• Drive creative management process for art direction, translate critiques and feedback into edits
• Research and analyze industry trends, social media trends and maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and latest creative and high performing techniques, tools, and best practices
• Support teams across all channel needs from website development to microsites and stories
• Concept still and motion imagery, communicate vision through sketch/storyboard and swipe as needed, make selects, trouble-shoot and keep the post-production process moving
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams on video needs. Review edits in a timely fashion, support process; collaborate and provide feedback/examples, perform re-touching/edits as needed
• Develop variety of ideas and concepts, provide guidance in pre-shoot meetings, on site, and in post-production and support team on cataloging video archive, addressing requests, securing back up
• Work with executives to design presentations, BOD collateral and deliver strong visual storytelling
• Create and edit templates and collateral to ensure teams can modify branded materials independently
• Review and share final assets with requestors. Determine appropriate system to ensure all documents are systematically organized and final files are available for easy future referencing.
• Oversee and manage departmental budget and budget tracking

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree, preferably with focus in Graphic Design
• 8+ years of related experience with strong design background, including concept development, digital design, campaigns, short-form social videos, other video production and/or fundraising appeals and portfolio to show for it
• At least 3 years of managing creative resources
• Well organized with ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; can adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Strong aesthetic sense, excellent attention to detail and meticulous typography skills
• Highly creative and results-driven with a proven track record of success
• Full awareness of creative processes and techniques – including digital and experiential platforms, social, apps, websites and creative technologies
• Experience managing production budgets, timelines and identifying requirements for and working with external partners, production houses, design freelancers, photographers, AV, and videographers
• Must have a passion for the digital and social media space with strong social content design skills, including motion and photography; significant experience with Instagram, YT, TikTok and Twitter
• Demonstrated experience leading conversations with agencies for assets, campaigns and websites
• Wizard in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Adobe After Effects, MS PowerPoint, Google Suite and other creative tools. Asana, JavaScript, HTML, & UX tools a plus
• Entrepreneurial spirit: not afraid to get your hands dirty, make quick spot edits as needed
• Expert visual storyteller (including charts, graphs etc.) who is solutions-driven and has experience working with executives to build presentations
• Highly knowledgeable in understanding online consumer behavior, functionality, usability and can incorporate into designs and content that meet website and social best practices
• Ability to bring a highly stylized brand campaigns to life across channels & adapting based on data
• Deep seeded knowledge of the digital landscape and unique elements of each video and social platforms and what makes videos successful on those platforms.
• A commitment to identifying and elevating stories; Someone who can navigate complexity and ambiguity to get to the heart of and cultivate a great story
• Mission-driven with a strong desire to contribute to the brand ethos and grow with the brand
• Prior start-up and/or non-profit experience a strong plus

At REFORM Alliance, we strive to move hearts and minds to create a more humane criminal justice system. This requires us to maintain a company culture that values employee individuality and community development. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, empowering and globally minded. We firmly believe that diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual identity, cultural background, religion, disability and age produces ideas and perspectives that make our efforts stronger for people unjustly in the system and make our company a better place to work. Our leadership team is committed to embedding diversity and inclusion into everything we do and how we lead.
REFORM Alliance

Company Description

Part of Dentsu International, Dentsu Creative is a Global Creative Network that transforms brands and businesses through the power of Modern Creativity. Led by Global Chief Creative Officer Fred Levron, 9,000 experts across the globe work seamlessly together to deliver ideas that Create Culture, Shape Society and Invent the Future. Dentsu Creative was launched in June 2022 to address a client need for simplicity and will be Dentsu International’s sole creative network by the end of 2022.

Job Description

We’re looking to hire a Creative Director, Social to join our rapidly growing Social Creative Lab at Dentsu Creative. You will report to the Group Creative Director and will be working on Social AOR for multiple well-known brands – this includes evergreen social, reactive opportunities and larger social-first campaigns, as well as in-house and external productions, and new biz pitches.

Our culture is everything. Everyone is here to make great work in a collaborative environment that runs on creative energy. We also make a promise… if you join our group, you will make a lot of great work for your book.

Dedication To Craft

Key Accountabilities

• We want to make beautiful things for the internet in whatever format is deemed most relevant. We stand out in the market because every detail is considered. We consider the small things as much as we do the big.

‘Of The Internet’ Thinking

• We’re looking for talent that has a deep passion for people and how they activate on the internet. You’ll need to be able to connect our brands to culture and have a strong track record of consistency with groundbreaking campaigns.
• You should be obsessed with pop culture, have a personal interest in social networks – particularly TikTok, Twitter and Instagram – and whatever cool new thing pops up next.
• You’re an early adopter and experimenter – you were playing around with BeReal months ago.
• You’re a social-first creative who understands social-first thinking doesn’t end in channel
• You have the belief that all facets of social are powerful and deserve the same care – from text-only tweets to an IG story to collaborating with the influencer team, and especially large activations that drive UGC.

Things This Job Is NOT

• A social post factory.
• We are not the ‘can you do the social posts for my TV spot’ group. We win our own clients. We run our own projects. We have our own relationships with clients (and they really are awesome).
• Limited. We work whatever format makes sense for the project.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience
• Examples of digital-first thinking. You need to love the internet and creating in that space.
• Comfortable leading large teams (ex: 5-8 creatives at a time per client); we move at speed, we make lots of work, we need clear-eyed leaders. You need to love mentoring junior talent.
• Interest in and ability to manage high volume of work while maintaining a high level of craft and creativity
• You can master and keep straight multiple tones of voice
• Independent and forward-thinker who believes in total accountability
• Experience building and navigating relationships and trust with clients
• Multiple levels of production experience – from big to small budgets
• Understanding of importance of strategy to the work that we do and authoritatively push internal partners to get creative teams what they need

Additional Information

Working with us

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

We Are United By Four Signature Strengths

Boundless Creativity – Kitsune Fox: In Japanese culture – the Kitsune Fox sees the future. We run towards the future, forever asking: what’s next? Our imagination has no limit. Our clients seek us out because we believe there is no problem we cannot solve with the power of modern creativity.

Intelligent Scale – Ryujin Dragon: The Ryujin Dragon controls the ocean and the tides. We flow the right talent around the right brief in the right moment, wherever it sits in the world. We scale our unique ideas with precision, using intelligent technology to make personal connections with millions around the world.

Obsessive Craft – Orizuru Crane: The Orizuru Crane carries the soul up to paradise. It inspires the most classic and iconic Japanese origami. We elevate the soul of our work with an obsessive focus on craft, nurturing the next-gen craft skills needed to soar in a modern world.

Radical Collaboration – Kohaku Koi: The Koi swim upstream against the tide, united as one. We chart new territory through the power of radical collaboration. We seamlessly connect Creativity, Media and CXM to imagine new solutions at the intersection of craft, data, culture, and innovation.

Our Values

We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means – we are tough on the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference.

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $113,00 – $174,500. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. The company’s incentive compensation plan is subject to change. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact recruiting@dentsuaegis.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

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Paris Laundry Clothing Brand Casting Call

NYC Talents for Paris Laundry Clothing Brand

Paid Project 2-3 Hours

Location: NYC

Shoot Date: January 10, 2023

• NYC ONLY
• Eligible to work
• Any Gender
• Any ethnicity
• Ages: 18 to 33
• Unique Features
• Cool Vibe

Harlem Fashion Week Casting Call for Ageless Models

Harlem Fashion Week is hosting a casting for mature models ages 45+

( Silver/ grey hair preferred but not required) on Jan 7th

Location: Harlem, New York

FX’ “FEUD: Capote & His Women” Upscale Types Casting Call

Waldron Casting is seeking NON UNION Men and Women to portra Upscale Socialites for a Black and White Ball for scenes set in the 1960s for background work on the FX series

FEUD: Capote and His Women

We are commited to inclusive, diverse casting. Qualified performers should submit without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity or any other basis prohibted by the law unless otherwise specfically indicated.

Test and Fit: First and Second week of January 2023

Test: Tuesday, January 24

Work: Wednesday, January 25-26, 2023

Position: Digital Content Writer/Producer (News Group)

Company: DeSales Media Group (NET-TV, Currents News, The Tablet)

Reports to: Manager of Digital Content Production

Overview:

We are looking for a creative writer and producer to join our dynamic news group. If you’re the kind of journalist who is looking to tell compelling stories that make an impact, this is the position for you. Our ideal candidate has an editorial/news background and the ability to easily work across platforms under hourly and daily deadlines. They have experience juggling different brands and will find ways to integrate content between them. They will create original digital content for the group’s social media pages. They will be efficient in their approach and creative with their execution, which includes writing articles and shooting/editing social-media style videos. This multi-media journalist must possess solid news judgment, find the most creative way to communicate a story, and be detail oriented. A news background is required for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing multiple websites and social media accounts
• Write articles and social media posts under deadlines
• Assist in the creation of a daily email newsletter
• Schedule, attend and execute video shoots as needed
• Mastery of Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Pro (bonus points for After Effects)
• Assist with the development of a digital style guide for content creation
• Produce multiple pieces of original and timely digital news content daily

Background/Experience/Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in news, digital production or content creation
• Degree in journalism, communications, marketing or graphic design
• Working knowledge of SEO & WordPress CMS
• Ability to meet deadlines and function in a fast-paced news environment
• Displays initiative and can take an idea and run with it
• Clear communication skills
• Strong news judgment and creative story-telling skills
• Knowledge of the Catholic Church, teachings, and traditions

About DeSales Media Group:

DeSales Media Group is the non-profit communications and technology arm of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn. Services include news, media relations, marketing, ad sales, educational support, and video production. DeSales Media Group operates NET-TV, a cable television channel that reaches more than two million people in the New York area. Its news group produces an Emmy-winning nightly television program, two award-winning newspapers (The Tablet and Nuestra Voz), and original digital content. DeSales media offers competitive salaries, paid time off, and benefits including medical insurance and a 403b contribution.

DeSales Media Group

HSN

As a leading global media network, Omnicom Media Group (OMG) sets itself apart with an agile, client-first approach that helps businesses thrive today and into the future. With more than 21,000 employees globally, OMG has the talent, expertise and clout to deliver unprecedented levels of innovation for our clients. The group is comprised of some of the world’s most awarded agencies. From leadership to entry-level talent, we are a diverse mix of ages, genders, ethnicities, skill sets and backgrounds.

The Role:

Search Directors oversee the strategic planning and complete implementation across paid search initiatives. The position handles client stewardship and is responsible for all aspects of campaign success. Directors work with the integrated media, creative and data teams across national offices. Directors must have deep search experience as well as multichannel expertise with excellent client management skills.

Reports to: Senior Director, Head of Search

Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Act as a search media expert for internal team’s consultation
• Provide actionable feedback to enhance the inner operations of the search team
• Look for opportunities to improve process and communication between the search team and respective partner teams
• Demonstrate a calm and approachable demeanor in a fast paced working environment
• Assist with new business development ideas and make key decisions on the direction of the search media team within the lines of the overall business goals
• Design and share search POVs and case studies across the business
• and develop cross-discipline communication planning and drive synergy with Paid Social, Programmatic, Display, Content Syndication, etc

Client Management:

• Completely own senior client relationships to continually stay abreast of priorities and business objectives
• Engage with clients to build a strong understanding of their needs and how they can best utilize search media for their competitive advantage
• Oversee and provide guidance on long term strategic plans respective of the client’s business goals including but not limited to annual and quarterly planning, QBRs and EOC reports
• Oversee and contribute to in person meetings on a monthly/quarterly basis to build and maintain a deep rooted partnership driving excitement for paid search opportunities
• Uncover/understand objectives, challenges and needs by performing regular client needs assessments, check-ins and interfacing regularly with senior level
• Stay abreast of and disseminate relevant industry trends to keep the brand atop of the latest paid search opportunities
• Foster deep rooted understanding for the Hearts & Science business proposition and be able to clearly communicate the value to the clients

Team Management:

• Manage, lead and grow a team of 4 search professionals varying in roles and responsibilities
• Allocate resources to allow for both meeting the client’s current needs but also investing and focusing efforts for future growth
• Lead the development and implementation of internal process and quality control initiatives that ensure error-free execution of all tasks
• Facilitate communication and process between team and internal as well as external stakeholders to collectively attain client objectives
• Act as the main point of escalation for the internal and external teams to quickly troubleshoot questions, concerns, or challenges
• Participate in weekly team meetings to provide insight into leadership viewpoints, client priorities and industry trend updates

Strategy & Analytics:

• Analytical ability to extract insight/actions from data and relate the “story” back to client’s business goals
• Leads innovation and vision- regarding new products and enhancements
• Identify and test new channels and products, highlighting results and sharing across organization and with external clients
• Negotiate partnership opportunities on behalf of the client to ensure the most value for the respective investment
• Partner with publishers to influence roadmap and future product rollouts on respective of client business goals

Qualifications:

• Outstanding ability to manage and develop a cohesive team in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of stress tolerance
• Excellent relationship building with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong communicator and presenter, able to present and articulate persuasive and cohesive presentations and points-of-view
• Trusted advisor to senior client and be seen as a vital part of their team; represent the voice of the client within Hearts & Science
• Highly analytical and creative mind in strong communication skills with experience in building and managing a team through a use of excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High levels of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relations including handling difficult client situations to optimal results for both the client and the company

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6-8 years of experience in a complex, technical product environment, including at least five years of management experience
• In-depth understanding of search media campaign management and optimization practices
• Be a proactive self-starter with experience leading large accounts within an agency in an integrated fashion (collaboration, data sharing, co-leading efforts focused on client satisfaction, growth, performance vs KPI’s)

Compensation Range: $90,000 – $215,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, Benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependence Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation, sick, personal days, paid parental leave, and paid medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits.

OMG is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class

Omnicom Media Group