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ABOUT US

Fulcrum Group has been serving Northern California since 1947. Our motto is “Entertaining Made Easy.” The Fulcrum portfolio consists of five brands to help us achieve and foster that goal: Abbey Party Rents (traditional event rental company), One True Love Vintage (curated vintage rental company), Table + Teaspoon (Rent the Runway for table settings nationwide), Fulcrum Group Venues (Webster Hall in Pacific Heights), and a new software division called Priorum. Joining the Fulcrum family will provide you the opportunity to create long-lasting customer relationships, develop sales and marketing experience, and an exciting chance to grow with the portfolio.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Fulcrum is looking for a passionate events professional to be Venue Manager for Webster Hall. This person excels in multi-tasking, is a quick learner, and enjoys working with both wedding and corporate clients. Must have qualities are: a positive self-starter who can work independently and quickly greet customers on the phone, online, and in-person while providing product knowledge and maintaining a friendly and professional manner. Ideally, this person has experience in the events industry and a passion for events. There is room for growth within the position as we broaden our event venue portfolio, and also within the other Fulcrum Group companies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a face of the company for first interactions with clients, including phone, in person, and via email
• Meet with customers and their planners at the Webster Hall venue located at 2395 Sacramento Street in San Francisco, to answer questions and assist with designing their events
• Act as the day of point-person and venue manager for all events, which will include significant downtime, but requires evenings and weekends
• Answer calls and emails about potential event bookings with quick turnaround times
• Schedule site visits with clients and their vendors
• Know the surrounding neighborhood
• Communicate with the Partnerships & Marketing team for any potential opportunities 
• Follow Webster Hall Standard Operating Procedures with knowledge of event insurance, vendor insurance, and certificate of insurance requirements
• Have a deep understanding of the client’s requests 
• Check-in with the rental sales team member for each client to go over client’s requests and understand the diagram(s) for the event rentals and other vendor items
• Know how to arm/disarm the building, and opening/closing procedures 
• Understand and be able to explain the building’s history/function/restrictions/flexibilities
• Collect and process payments in a timely manner
• Achieve annual sales quotas
• Update building management team and your Fulcrum Group supervisor weekly
• Adhere to all company rules & regulations
• Other Duties: Your manager may request other tasks and projects as-needed

SKILLS

• Love for fast-paced events
• Ability to jump-in and help with an attitude that you will do whatever it takes to get the job done
• Problem-solver
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong oral communication and written skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player with a friendly and positive attitude
• Problem-solving ability
• Excellent telephone, email, and in-person etiquette

ATTIRE

• Contemporary Business

JOB TYPE​

• Part-Time, flexible schedule with evenings and weekends required
• $22.00 – $32.00 per hour plus commission
• Commission Structure: $100 for each one-day event booked, $300 for each multi-day event booked

REIMBURSEMENT

• Telephone Reimbursement: You will receive $100 per month for use of your personal cell phone for company-related calls

Fulcrum Group

Director of Event Management

Job title

Director of Event Management

Reports to

Executive Director & Conventions Chair

Job purpose

The Society for Information Display’s Director of event management and contracts is responsible for managing day to day operations with all contractors towards planning for Display Week and any other key SID events. You will also be responsible for managing all contracts; this would include drafting contracts with SID lawyer, negotiation on behalf of SID, managing the contract administration, performing extensive research, and analysis to foresee potential advantages and disadvantages in contract proposals. Additionally, you will interface with and communicate effectively with all hotel vendor partners. You will be responsible for hotel rooms, designing and communicating room sets, identifying audio/visual production needs, offsite events, ground transportation, and signage (and more!). Also, the Director of contracts and Event management will be directly engaged in membership management and develop programs focused on membership growth.

The Director of Contracts and Event Management will coordinate with analysts and other experts, monitor the progress of operations to ensure contract compliance of both parties, oversee the development of proposals within the organization, review and submit for approval contracts for legal compliance and making any changes necessary to ensure compliance.

To be successful as the Director of Contracts and Event Management, you will need to be able to work on tight deadlines, be competent in using Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel, and have exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills. You will need to be knowledgeable on event management, registration, survey, and virtual conference software. A bachelor’s degree in a related field of study and at least five (5) years of relevant experience or equivalent is required for consideration.

Duties and responsibilities

·      Day to day management of key contractors towards planning of Display Week event.

·      Work with event management partner and peers on procuring an ideal venue for each Display Week and other events.

·      Build, monitor and maintain concise and accurate event budgets. Think outside of the box on creative cost savings ideas. Responsible for executing on the event budget and costs as approved by the executive board.

·      Responsible for driving SID’s membership initiatives and growth.

·      Negotiate and draft contracts, including contractors, convention centers, hotels, etc. Manage the contract administration function. Train and develop the contract administration support.

·      Perform extensive research and analysis to foresee potential advantages and disadvantages regarding future events site selection. Coordinate with analysts and other experts.

·      Monitor the progress of operations to ensure contract compliance of all parties.

·      Oversee the development of proposals within the organization.

·      Review and submit for approval contracts for legal compliance and make any changes necessary to ensure compliance.

·      Facilitate negotiations, recommendations, record keeping, monitoring, change management, and more.

·      Negotiate vendor contracts and build long lasting partnerships.

·      Partner with your team mates to create clear simple attendee and membership communications.

·      Create a well-timed and accurate communication plan.

·      Communicate effectively with all hotel vendor partners.

·      Providing advice about food and bar menus, decor and entertainment.

·      Communicating with all vendors and suppliers before, during and after the event.

·      Managing the budget to ensure the event doesn’t cost more than originally planned.

·      Handling problems that arise to help the event go off smoothly.

·      Ensuring that events comply with insurance, health and safety standards.

Qualifications

·      Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in a relevant function

·      Preferred undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., as business, finance, or accounting).

·      Proven track record of Event and conventions management.

• Proven track record of organization and operations management. Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage, coach, and develop others.

·      Must be entrepreneurial, spot opportunities, make business cases, understand partner solution economics, drive virtual teams, and engage with senior customer and SID leadership.

·      Analytical business skills to determine value in new business opportunities and present solutions to complex problems.

·      Proven track record of developing and executing effective business contracts.

·      Strong organizational and planning skills to coordinate the actions of multiple parties.

• Successful track record structuring, negotiating, and closing deals.
• Basic accounting skills to track spending and stick to a budget.
• Knowledge of risk management to identify potential legal liabilities and take steps to mitigate them.
• Ability to implement rigor around measuring and reporting-out on partner success.

·      Excellent writer and communicator (in both the written and verbal form).

·      Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

·      Ability to work on tight deadlines.

·      Willingness to travel.

Salary: TBD

Society For Information Display

NeueHouse is the private workspace and cultural home for creators, innovators, and thought leaders. With iconic buildings, timeless design, thought-provoking cultural experiences, and elevated hospitality, NeueHouse has reimagined the ideal environment for creative potential and progress.

Our Properties

NeueHouse currently operates across three different, but equally iconic properties in New York City and Los Angeles:

• Our Madison Square (MSQ) House is situated in New York’s iconic Flatiron District, was previously home for Tepper Galleries, a well-known Manhattan auction house for international artists and collectors in the 1930s – and neighbors the 69th Regiment Armory where the first International Exhibition of Modern Art was held.
• Our Hollywood House (HWD), which sits on Sunset Boulevard, is one of LA’s most celebrated buildings and occupies the original CBS Studio (the world’s first structure built intentionally for broadcast). Here genre- defining artists from Orson Wells and Lucille Ball to Janis Joplin, the Beach Boys, and Bob Dylan built their legacy.
• Our Venice Beach House (VB) was once the creative home to some of the most influential creative luminaries in art and entertainment including Hal Ashby, Oliver Stone, and David Hockney, NeueHouse Venice Beach is a new work, social, and cultural hub for the Venice creative community.

The Role

As Culinary Director, you will oversee the culinary operations and standards across multiple NeueHouse locations. With expertise in menu development, culinary techniques, and controlling food quality and cost, the role enhances member and guest satisfaction and drives business growth via F+B. Ideally, the Director should be renowned for their innovative approach to cuisine, with a strong emphasis on sustainable and locally sourced ingredients with a reputation and network that bring recognition and credibility to our Neuehouse and Reunion’s culinary footprint. Beyond exceptional culinary skills, the Director understands the importance of supporting the development of both our private events and restaurant operations, which needs to align perfectly with our “Home of the New” vision.

Responsibilities

Menu Development and Standardization:

• Create innovative and appealing menus for various concepts (a la carte, events etc.), ensuring variety, quality, and consistency.
• Ability to effectively streamline our Restaurant, Event, and Gallery menus while infusing them with a distinctive LA flavor that will create an unforgettable dining experience for our members and guests.
• Collaborate with executive chefs and culinary teams at individual locations to develop and refine menu offerings.
• Standardize recipes, portion sizes, and presentation techniques to maintain consistent quality across all locations.
• Conduct regular menu evaluations, incorporating member and guest feedback to enhance offerings.

Culinary Operations Management:

• Provide guidance and support to executive chefs and kitchen staff across multiple locations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards, including regular inspections and audits.
• Monitor and control food costs by implementing effective inventory management, portion control, and waste reduction strategies.
• Oversee purchasing and sourcing of high-quality ingredients, working closely with suppliers and vendors.
• Conduct training programs and workshops for kitchen staff to enhance their culinary skills, drive retention and engagement, and maintain consistent cooking techniques.

Quality Assurance:

• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation in accordance with company standards.
• Conduct regular quality checks and taste testing to ensure adherence to established recipes and standards.
• Address any issues related to food quality, taste, or presentation promptly and take corrective actions.

Culinary Trends and Innovation:

• Stay updated on culinary trends, new techniques, and industry developments to incorporate into menu offerings.
• Research and introduce innovative ingredients, cooking methods, and plating techniques to enhance the guest experience.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and promote culinary initiatives that align with business goals, market trends and customer preferences.
• Collaborate with a diverse mix of both up-and-coming and renowned chefs, acting as the brand ambassador and culinary expert and supporting the development of these unique, elevated, and memorable culinary experiences.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to executive chefs and culinary teams.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Conduct performance evaluations, identify training needs, and provide ongoing coaching to enhance team members’ skills and capabilities.

Requirements

• Culinary degree from an accredited institution or equivalent culinary certification preferred.
• Proven experience as a Corporate Chef, Culinary Director, Executive Chef, or similar role in the hospitality, hotel, or restaurant industry.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, international cuisines, and food safety regulations.
• Exceptional creativity and ability to develop innovative and appealing menus.
• Excellent leadership and management skills to oversee culinary operations across multiple locations.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build positive relationships.
• Passion for culinary arts, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional member and guest experiences.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $150,000 – 180,000
• 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
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

NeueHouse

POSITION SUMMARY

The Temporary Events Manager will report to the Senior Manager, Events and works collaboratively with the Events team members, sponsorship team, legal team and vendors. This position is responsible for managing and supporting national and regional events (both virtually and in-person) with the goal of increasing member retention, member acquisition, networking, and supporting special projects. The Temporary Events Manager ensures that every event is flawlessly executed, from initial concept development to post-event evaluation. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and is focused, professional, mature, polished and comfortable interacting with C-level Executives

THE COMPANY

Vistage is the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize business (SMB) leaders. We offer the most effective approach for SMB enterprises to achieve better results and grow faster, as well as for SMB leaders to maximize their impact.

The 45,000+ members we serve are CEOs, owners and executives of SMB organizations located across the US and in 35 counties worldwide. These SMB executives spend a day or more with Vistage every month to immerse themselves in our comprehensive platform for making better decisions, getting better results and becoming better leaders. Our platform features three core elements: valuable perspectives from a trusted group of peers, professional guidance and meeting facilitation from an accomplished business leader (the Chair), and deep insights from subject matter experts.

Vistage was founded more than 65 years ago, and we’ve grown every year since then by innovating to stay on the cutting edge of business and being relentless in delivering value to our members. Our success is demonstrated by the fact that Vistage member companies grow 2.2 times faster than non-Vistage peer companies. Learn more about us at www.vistage.com.

VISTAGE EMPLOYEE LIFE

Vistage’s success is anchored by a unique culture that reinforces employee commitment to the Vistage mission. It is a spirit of collective success and achievement which is also reflected in our workplace. Here’s a sample of the employee experience that helps drive our success:

• Welcome to our home. Our US headquarters sits in the heart of San Diego’s UTC area. It features an open, modern aesthetic with lots of collaboration spaces, free lattes and nitro cold brew coffee on tap! From our San Diego base, we collaborate with colleagues based across the country and around the world.
• We sweat the details. Our on-site gym is decked out with Peloton bikes, a Mirror workout system and plenty of other equipment to keep your workout challenging and fresh. On-site yoga classes, chair massages and smoothie days also help to keep us focused and healthy!
• We keep it fun! Whether you’re with us in the Padres luxury suite enjoying our summer baseball outing, unwinding during an employee happy hour or toasting your co-workers at our epic annual holiday party, you’ll see that we take having fun as seriously as helping our members succeed! The office vibe is business casual with flexible schedules and the freedom to work from home in bunny slippers if that’s your thing! We value mutual respect and laughter . . . we hate stiff formality. You’ll have regular access to Vistage executives—our CEO even buys everyone doughnuts to fuel his informal employee chats!

Vistage’s culture and sense of mission drive employee loyalty: more than half of our staff has been with the company for five years or longer. Are you ready to start your Vistage journey?

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all planning logistics and implementing all aspects of assigned Events including but not limited to timelines, budgets, action plans, etc.
• Monitor event budgets and expenses, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to financial targets.
• Manage own workflow and deadlines while making necessary decisions to ensure event success.
• Maintain relationships with venues to check availability, reserve space, and negotiate contracts. Request menus, diagrams and hotel/venue information.
• Research and coordinate various event vendors such as audiovisual, photographers, and entertainment.
• Provide research when needed to explore event-related options such as give-away items, cost comparisons, vendor alternatives and provide cost-saving ideas.
• Build and distribute post event surveys and be able to use results to improve future events.
• Maintain planning documents, tracking and reporting tools for program evaluations and measurement.
• Collaborate with our sponsorship team to manage sponsors/exhibitors on-site at events, where appropriate.
• Direct interaction with members, Chairs, executive team and speakers relating to events. Provide excellent, professional service to everyone who interacts with the Events department.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments on event-related projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as an Event Manager or in a similar role.
• Willingness to travel to national events 30% of the time.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in event management software and tools.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid in San Diego; 2 days per week onsite, 3 days working remotely
• Travel requirements for the Events Manager include: Stay overnight and work at events either locally or nationally (up to 5 consecutive days). Travel by plane, train, cab, personal vehicle or rental car

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT LENGTH

16 weeks, 30 hours per week

COMPENSATION RANGE

$30 – $35 hourly (salary based in San Diego, CA)

Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

We are currently in need of a highly skilled Associate Director who will be responsible for overseeing the in-person (and on-site/webinar) training portion of a training program. The Associate Director will implement or revise training methods based on approved learning objectives, while ensuring accuracy to regulatory standards (i.e., California and/or Federal OSHA), consistency to Industry practices, and alignment with Industry stakeholders. They will perform continuous review of the Safety Pass training program, ensuring the highest standard of quality, accuracy, and consistency. While managing the team of Instructors who teach our in-person training, and their supervisor, this person will also design, implement, and manage internal learning and development programs for those employees.

Education

• Teaching Credential or Certified Instructional Training (CIT) certification issued by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in adult education, training and development, occupational safety, or related field preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years’ experience of professional leadership in a supervisory role or equivalent.

• 10+ years’ experience in training on safety and compliance pertaining to OSHA regulations.

• Motion Picture and Television Industry experience preferred.

• Please email your resume to May Mullen at [email protected].

Ultimate Staffing

Introduction

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 120 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement.

Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top performing commercial bank with an exclusive focus on the U.S. and Greater China markets. With a strong foundation, and enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity, East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.

Overview

Cross Border Portfolio Manager’s role is to champion cross border business activities in the commercial banking segment with an aim to deepen and broaden relationships. Qualified individual must works well within a team environment, be a self-starter and collaborates closely with internal partners to deliver customer solutions.

As an East West Bank employee, you will be part of a growing and stable organization that provides career path development opportunities while serving a growing and profitable market.

Responsibilities

• To maintain and grow a portfolio of US subsidiary/affiliated relationships of Chinese parents/investors through providing professional commercial banking and cross-border financial solutions
• Ensure the portfolio administration and risk management of each client relationship follows established bank credit policy, operation procedure and business strategy as well as commercial and regulatory guidelines.
• Manage commercial relationships by analyzing their credit needs, profitability, financial data to determine the merits of specific requests, and recommend structure as well as aggressively managing the client relationship
• Responsible for credit and operation risk and quality of the portfolio.
• Assist with due diligence/analysis with new client relationships, opportunity memos as appropriate.
• Monitor loan repayment activities and financial condition of borrowing clients and take necessary action to collect past due accounts and ongoing repayment ability of all other accounts. May assume overall responsibility for the credit quality of the loan portfolio.
• Make presentations on specific loans and participate in the bank’s Loan Approval Process, recommending approval and appropriate structure of credits.
• Achieve and contribute various individual business targets align with team performance
• Influence and facilitate working partners to refer cross border business opportunities for sustainable business growth
• Stay actively in the innovation community and trade organizations to promote EWB brand
• Cross-sell both US and Greater China region deposit, trade, treasury management, foreign exchange, private banking, and other services
• Conduct financial analysis for customers to identify their needs
• To prepare credit proposals and structuring deals, conduct regular credit reviews and monitor credit quality
• Partner with Greater China team to structure complex global credits, including those with large exposures in multiple countries of jurisdictions and/or specialized industries
• To provide support and advice to internal partners regarding cross border transactions
• To provide advice on relevant regulatory updates of China to associates
• Work with Greater China team to effectively manage the credit, compliance, operational and reputational risks of borrowers
• Work closely with Greater China Compliance and Credit team to ensure credit structure meets regulatory requirements
• Joint calls with internal partners to cross sell cross border related products and services
• Participate in offsite events and travel occasionally subject to business needs in order to build rapport and strengthen customer relationship
• Consolidate customer feedback and the latest cross border market trend so as to assist in product development
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree strongly preferred
• 5-10 years of relevant experience, to include progressive selling opportunities.
• 7+ years of experience underwriting C&I, CRE, commercial loans
• Well versed in market dynamics in Mainland China and have experience in dealing with Mainland Corporate customers
• Strong sales and customer oriented, with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly self-motivated and able to work under pressure and independently
• Fluency in Chinese and English
• High level of customer centricity mindset with dedication to deliver exceptional quality services for

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $65,000.00/Yr. – USD $140,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

East West Bank

Job Title: Editorial Manager, Franchise Editorial

Reporting to: Editorial Director, Franchise Editorial

Department: Franchise Editorial (Marketing/PR, Activision)

Your Platform

Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic game changers — like Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™ and Call of Duty® — our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.

And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, talented and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people.

We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive.

Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at www.callofduty.com/blog, www.activision.com, www.activisiongamesblog.com or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Your Mission

An experienced Manager of Editorial content, Writer, and Gamer is needed to join the Activision Franchise Editorial team to work primarily on long-form (“Blog”) content for Activision, including Call of Duty. An ideal candidate would have 3-6 years of proven experience writing, editing, and managing editorial content, along with an impressive knowledge of Activision titles. A passionate gamer with experience in first-person action titles and their nomenclature is preferred.

The Editorial Manager would be an integral part of shaping Franchise Editorial content and long-form messaging. The primary role would include managing the research of game content, and redefining it into player-friendly, authentic, and accurate communications that acts as the main hub of information for the brands.

Quality content is of paramount importance, delivered on time and within budget, and distributed across multiple channels. The ideal candidate would be a skilled and articulate communicator, able to craft communications from a small stable of writers, and ensuring content is steered toward publication on-time, and accurately.

This role requires an individual with a strong production management ethic, the ability to bring innovative and creative ideas from inception to reality. The candidate would be passionate and knowledgeable about the gaming industry, Activision’s games, with understanding of communication trends.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Editorial Director to deliver content production goals reflected in the editorial calendar based on all brand communications, applying processes and tools in place, and contributing to improving existing approaches.
• Managing the development and approval of content across blogs, including assets such as screenshots and artwork.
• Work closely with internal partners to shepherd editorial projects from concept through launch achieving the highest quality output.
• Write, edit, proof, fact-check, and polish a variety of franchise-oriented communications with a steadfast focus on quality. Coordinate internally with subject matter experts across teams to gather information to spotlight our games and talent.
• Ensure the Content Management System and Call of Duty Blog content across owned channels is fully SEO optimized, updated, fully curated, and localized globally.
• Managing the central distribution of long-form content across Activision, ensuring global teams receive public-facing communications.
• Bring innovation and assistance in maintaining a communications style guide in concert with the PR, Marketing, and other brand teams. Monitor content effectiveness and help modify strategies accordingly. Additional projects and duties as assigned.

Player Profile

• 3-6 years of client, publication, or agency-side editorial, PR, journalism, or marketing communications experience plus production experience backed by a portfolio of high-quality work.
• A solutions-oriented mentality and a discerning eye for high-quality content.
• An ability to work quickly and effectively across a range of near and long-term priorities.
• Experience using style and grammar references, including Chicago Manual of Style.
• Experience implementing efficient workflow processes and implementing productivity tools, including (but not limited to) the Microsoft Office communications suite, Sharepoint, CMS systems, Jira, Monday, Sprinklr, as well as general knowledge of game builds. Photoshop and knowledge of PC hardware is also a bonus.
• A deep, experienced knowledge of video games, with a particular knowledge of Call of Duty to ensure the maintenance of authentic long-form content. A great K/D ratio and passion for the game is a bonus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build a network of collaborators. Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [email protected] General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world’s largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet.

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ – we’ve got our employees covered.

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ – we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $72,720.00 – $134,460.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

Activision Blizzard

About Bubble Agency

Bubble Agency is at the heart of the fast-paced and innovative media and entertainment industry. We are the leading global full-service boutique agency, providing PR, marketing and events expertise to the film, broadcast, media technology, sports and AV industries.

In our 24-year history, we have launched some of the most exciting technological innovations that shape the way we consume media today and our clients are behind some of the most popular content on screen. None of our achievements would have been possible without our amazingly talented team.

And this is your opportunity to join Team Bubble! You will be part of an inspiring team that rewards talent and creativity and develops potential. We are proud to have been a finalist for the 2022 PRCA Dare Awards’ ‘Team Culture and Community Award’ and at the 2023 UK Company Culture Awards in the ‘Best Agency To Work For’ category, and we continue to place our team and their well-being at the heart of everything we do.

The right candidate will share our company values, be passionate about communications, media and technology, and enjoy being part of a sociable team and attending international trade shows. We are headquartered in Holborn, London, with an office in Los Angeles and team members in New York, Portland, and Dubai.

Our values

● Teamwork

● Ambition

● Consideration

● Transparency

If you like the sound of us, we would like to hear from you. To apply for the role, please send your CV and a 100-word cover letter or video on why you’d like to be a Bubble to Emma Pritchard at [email protected].

Job title: Account Manager

Role Overview: Account Managers are the backbone of the account team, ensuring all their accounts are run efficiently and effectively. They mastermind media sell-ins and drive and support their team to meet, and exceed, coverage targets and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities. They are expected to network and maintain a healthy pool of lucrative media relationships that they call upon to secure stand-out coverage. They are super responsive to, and understanding of, client requests; they ensure all deadlines are met and all written content is created to a high standard and is error-free, and make certain that account reporting and admin run like clockwork.

Account Responsibilities

Campaign planning and delivery:

• Accountable for developing campaign plans against client KPIs; ensure these are agreed for each client. Responsible for delivering on these plans, making sure client expectations are met and exceeded, and all deadlines met
• Responsible for flagging any gaps or lack of coverage/results to AD; devise ways to meet monthly KPIs, working in sync with AE/JAE
• Reporting: responsible for ensuring client trackers are updated daily and monthly client reports are produced to a high quality and on time
• Proactive media planning: responsible for planning how your team will meet monthly media targets and accountable for delivering on them
• Coverage monitoring: oversee the collation of coverage; inform your clients of coverage wins as they happen
• Writing: lead on all writing and proof-reading tasks; writing content or managing delegation to a Bubble writer, critiquing and ensuring accuracy before delivering to the client
• Assessing and pitching speaking opportunities to clients
• Regularly take award opportunities to clients, handle drafts and submit on client’s behalf
• Be an active contributor to team brainstorms; ensure ideas are developed and presented to clients to keep accounts fresh
• Ensure exceptional attention to detail in all your work, continually refine your written and verbal skills and your ability to present complex industry information to target audiences
• Bring excellent time management, think on your feet, juggle multiple tasks and prioritise

Client relationships:

• AMs are the main point of contact for all their clients, taking a proactive lead on all client communications, including responding to client emails, leading client calls and face-to-face meetings
• Responsible for providing well thought-out advice and recommendations to clients on the best approach for media opportunities and communications-related or industry questions
• Accountable for handling and solving any client issues, drawing on expertise from the AD and input from JAEs/AEs
• Recognise when things are going off track, raise this with the account team, devise ways to overcome these to avoid client losses or decreases in retainer revenues
• Get to know your clients inside and out by building a solid rapport

Media relationships:

• Mainstream media and influencer relations: achieve big-ticket tier one coverage by building and maintaining high-level media contacts; devise creative and targeted pitches; work with AD to target them with client news, stories and feature ideas, resulting in coverage for clients
• Proactive sector media relations: work hard to produce creative pitches, think of ways to sell-in to the media and secure solid, appropriate coverage for all clients
• Establish and build relationships with tier-one press for all your clients in the sectors they play in. Suggest new ways to engage and communicate to ensure close relationships are built and maintained
• Regularly review and assess press lists
• Proactively monitor the news landscape; provide clients with news hijacking opportunities and successfully sell-in comment responses
• News distribution: oversee the distribution of content to client’s target media; work with AE/JAE to assess if outlets are covering client news. If not, work together to establish why
• Support the development of client and Bubble’s profile with analyst houses; research and share ideas of how Bubble and its clients can work with them with AD

Growing accounts and new business:

• Upselling: adopt a commercial mindset at all times to ensure clients are aware of all our services and how we can meet any additional needs they may have
• Support new business pitches by contributing high-level campaign ideas and research; attend pitches and present to the prospect
• New business preparation: research prospects and share ideas with AD

Managing your account team(s):

• Take charge of managing AEs, JAEs, graduates and interns under your charge. Monitor workload and time, share clear deadlines and ensure they are prioritising
• Get to know your team and be a hands-on manager. Listen, motivate and inspire your team. Be open to collaboration but push them to self-problem solve for their own growth
• Ensure your team know their responsibilities on each account, set clear KPIs and hold them accountable
• Ensure communication lines are in place and appropriate for each team member
• Capacity planning: manage the time and output of your JAEs/AEs to ensure clients are being serviced adequately. Work with AD to monitor and adjust service levels accordingly

Company Responsibilities

• Tradeshows, events and awards: provide support for local and international tradeshows; lead your clients’ presence; plan and book press meetings, ensure the news schedule is met and show previews are fulfilled. Attend local events and award ceremonies for networking opportunities
• Organise brainstorm sessions and be an active participant
• Lead by example and be a champion of the Bubble values – TEAMWORK, AMBITION, CONSIDERATION, TRANSPARENCY
• Feed your passion for technology and business, and inspire this passion in others. Be curious about the industries we work in and the changing media landscape. Start to create connections by attending industry events, keep up to date on industry trends by regularly reading industry news and subscribing to key publications, be an active participant in relevant forums and on social media
• Contribute regularly to Bubble’s social media and online presence
• Interact with the other JAMs/AMs to share knowledge and best practices, work together to problem-solve and provide recommendations
• Play your part in achieving the company KPIs
• Actively participate in company welfare initiatives. Be mindful of your team’s wellbeing and flag any concerns
• Keep your knowledge and skills with key tools/technology up to date to ensure operational efficiency
• Take on any ad-hoc admin duties and volunteer to help out

Reporting to: Account Director

Salary and Benefits: The AM will be offered a fantastic package including:

• Competitive basic salary
• Annual performance-based bonus
• 21 days’ holiday, plus Christmas period closure break (25 days annually in total)
• Additional holiday days awarded for long service
• Flexible working patterns/hours
• 3pm Friday finish for 8-weeks during the summer
• Healthcare
• Annual bucket list scheme 
• Training and development program
• Laptop

Our Recruitment Process: Once a CV has been accepted the candidate will go through the following process:

Stage 1 – Initial video interview with Talent Manager

Stage 2 – Task completion

Stage 3 – Video interview with Head of Americas and Account Director. Present PR Planning task

Stage 4 – Final interview/presentation with CEO, Managing Director and Talent Manager

Candidate Specifics: Our new Bubble must:

• Have 2-4 years PR experience
• A proven track record of successfully implemented PR campaigns for a range of clients
• Understand the difference between B2B and B2C PR
• Demonstrate a passion technology and business
• Demonstrate an understanding of the media landscape and where it is heading
• Be a media hound who’s passionate about pitching and selling in stories
• Be an excellent timekeeper, able to think on their feet and juggle multiple tasks with tight deadlines
• Be experienced in new business pitching
• Driven, ambitious and willing to contribute to the business
• Be prepared and able to work a tradeshow and travel
• Be proficient and active on social media
• Have good positive energy with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Solid good written and verbal communication skills

Proficient with our key tools:

• Canva, Hootsuite, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, YouTube, TikTok
• Microsoft Office and Google Drive

Bubble Agency

Job Title: Manager, Public Relations

Reports To: Senior Director, External Communications

Department: Communications

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary:

Square Enix, the company behind some of the world’s most popular action and RPG brands, including FINAL FANTASY, KINGDOM HEARTS and Life is Strange, is seeking a motivated and creative Public Relations professional to join our team. The right candidate will have the demonstrated ability to work in a fast-moving, dynamic organization and have a track record of generating top results. They will excel at both developing and executing winning communications plans with precision.

The candidate will possess a deep understanding of traditional and digital media strategies, as well as the latest trends in marketing and strategic communications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute high-impact, creative PR campaigns for the North American/LATAM region
• Maintain strong relationships with game enthusiast media and beat reporters at top-tier media outlets
• Work cross-functionally as the North American PR expert, driving successful game launches for titles across the Square Enix portfolio
• Manage external PR agencies to drive campaign execution in North America/LATAM
• Write and edit press releases, pitches, PR plans, and related materials
• Drive PR strategy for titles across the Square Enix game portfolio
• Plan digital and physical events for the company’s high-profile games
• Keep current on trends, issues, and news about the business and consumer sides of the video game industry
• Successfully managed complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges and reactive media issues
• Other related duties as required

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 4-6 years of Public Relations experience
• Knowledge of AP writing style
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• Work experience with international corporations and Live Services, a plus

Competencies, Skills and Attributes:

• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage several projects with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written communication and public speaking skills
• Independent worker (i.e., takes the initiative and works well with little supervision)
• Flexibility to work outside core business hours as needed, such as to interface with international teams
• Able to travel both domestically and internationally
• Passion for gaming
• Conversational Japanese language skills are not mandatory, but they are a plus

Square Enix America

Responsibilities:

-Work alongside global PR agency to manage accounts in multiple countries

-Create and distribute creative briefs

-Work alongside internal team of 2 on strategic support

-Understand target audience in each country and know how adjust influencer content

-Manage influencer relationships

-Current countries include Germany, United States, Canada, Austria

-Help with GTM strategies for expanding into new territories

Required Skills:

-Manage agency relationships

-Work in a PR setting

-Mid-size DTC brand

-In house experience preferred

-Open to agency experience as well

Compensation:

$38-60/hour

This role is 100% remote, however, candidates local to the SoCal area can be onsite 2x/week in Gardena.

This role has potential for conversion and to become a full-time employee.

Cypress HCM