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Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Culver City, CA

Duration: 12 months of Contract

Technical Project Manager works cross-functionally across engineering, production and business/content teams to scope and drive content management tools to help build client Media Editorial and Radio project and asset management services. The successful applicant has a strong, practical understanding of interactions between users and information, including identity management, access control, and data protection. They have experience gathering requirements, writing functional specs, tracking development, feature set, training, QA, and post-launch analysis. This person will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business challenges, requirements and make sure key stakeholders are informed while remaining an advocate for the internal and external user experience.

Core responsibilities:

Strong understanding of content management systems and the information architecture behind it

Plans, organizes and coordinates the production workflows & writes technical requirements documents to power them

Communicates clearly with engineering to guide the design and development of featured content tools

Documents user guides and trains production teams and users on new tools functionality or changes with existing tools and process

Ability to assess and consider multiple possible solutions to a problem and identify the best option to achieve the desired outcome

Document and communicate project status on a weekly basis and the impact of these shifts on various stakeholders

Constantly refine process and communication in a fast-paced, demanding environment

Key Qualifications

5-7 years as a technical producer or project manager in a media or creative services organization

Experience with AirTable development and or/ Digital Asset Management systems related to media

Excellent social and oral/written communication skills

Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

Familiarity with the Apple ecosystem

Proven ability to meet deadlines and drive results while juggling many priorities within tight timeframes

• Proven ability to grasp complexity quickly and adapt to change seamlessly while delivering project on-time

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About Studio71

Studio71 is a premium global media company and content studio leading in development, production, and distribution of original programming, reaching audiences at scale on major platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Snap, and Roku. Studio71 is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Toronto, Berlin, and London.

We are the leaders in digital entertainment, shaping the future of short form entertainment.

Studio71 offers great career advancement and networking opportunities, while also providing work-life balance for our employees. When you join us, you are joining a company that will challenge you and invest in your professional development.

Studio71 is an Equal Opportunity Employer that’s committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We understand the importance of, and foster a culture where you can truly belong, collaborate, and grow. We welcome and encourage people of all characteristics and identities to apply.

Position Summary:

To support our growing Facebook and Snapchat business, we’re searching for Talent Relations person to help recruit more talent. In this role, you’ll target Creators with a significant audience to sign for Facebook and Snapchat driven businesses. You will develop, maintain, and prospect new creators from multiple sources. If you’re ready to hustle and grow our network’s overall audience size, you’ll be the perfect candidate.

Responsibilities:

· Build financial models around expected revenues

· Oversee signing team and build incentives around company goals

· Managing ongoing communications, partnerships, and performance reports with clients

· Identify potential Talent which fits the needs of our network

· Manage the Talent pipeline and track leads

· Draft partnership contracts

· Request key information from Talent

· Hand off new signs to launch team

· Negotiate Talent Redlines

· Create and maintain Salesforce accounts for Talent partnerships

· Schedule pitch calls with Talent

· Gather Talents social followings to evaluate potential audience

· Communicate new signs to other internal teams

· Outreach to potential partners

· Perform other duties as needed or as directed

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2+ years of talent relations experience

· Track record of talent relations, cold calling, signing, and managing clients, or a comparable combination of education and experience

· Proven track record of leading a team

· Proven track record working with Facebook and/or Snapchat related businesses

· Strong communication and people skills

· Attention to detail

· Have a basic understanding of Talent partnership agreements

· Ability to multi-task and self-direct

· Open to learning new skills and techniques

· Clear understanding of how to provide superior client service

Studio71, LP

About Studio71

Studio71 is a premium global media company and content studio leading in development, production, and distribution of original programming, reaching audiences at scale on major platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Snap, and Roku. Studio71 is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Toronto, Berlin, and London.

We are the leaders in digital entertainment, shaping the future of short form entertainment.

Studio71 offers great career advancement and networking opportunities, while also providing work-life balance for our employees. When you join us, you are joining a company that will challenge you and invest in your professional development.

Studio71 is an Equal Opportunity Employer that’s committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We understand the importance of, and foster a culture where you can truly belong, collaborate, and grow. We welcome and encourage people of all characteristics and identities to apply.

Position Summary:

To support our growing Facebook and Snapchat business, we’re searching for Talent Relations person to help recruit more talent. In this role, you’ll target Creators with a significant audience and support the team in signing them. You will develop, maintain, and prospect new creators from multiple sources. If you’re ready to hustle and grow our network’s overall audience size, you’ll be the perfect candidate.

Responsibilities:

· Identify potential Talent which fits the needs of our network

· Manage the Talent pipeline and track leads

· Draft partnership contracts

· Request key information from Talent

· Hand off new signs to launch team

· Negotiate Talent Redlines

· Create and maintain Salesforce accounts for Talent partnerships

· Schedule pitch calls with Talent

· Gather Talents social followings to evaluate potential audience

· Communicate new signs to other internal teams

· Outreach to potential partners

· Perform other duties as needed or as directed

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 1+ years of talent relations experience

· Track record of talent relations, cold calling, signing, and managing clients, or a comparable combination of education and experience

· Strong communication and people skills

· Attention to detail

· Have a basic understanding of Talent partnership agreements

· Ability to multi-task and self-direct

· Open to learning new skills and techniques

· Clear understanding of how to provide superior client service

· Experience with Facebook and Snapchat is a plus

Studio71, LP

Dexerto is looking for a talented Viral News and Influencer Entertainment Writer to join our US Editorial team.

Do you have your finger on the pulse when it comes to the biggest personalities and trending topics in the world of social media, influencer culture, and celebrity gossip?

Together with your colleagues, you will be at the cutting edge of the influencer industry, covering the biggest trending news stories and lifting the veil on the spectacular, and often wacky, lives of the stars.

Experience in writing for a publication is advantageous, but it is also important that you can demonstrate your passion for the fast-paced world of entertainment, be it influencer culture, reality TV, TikTok and YouTube creators, or even the stars of TV & Movies and music.

SEO knowledge is also desirable as you will be tasked with writing and updating our entertainment evergreen content.

Requirements

• Understanding and knowledge of influencer culture, streaming, and social media stars.
• A snappy and compelling writing style
• Fluent in English
• Able to write to short deadlines under pressure
• Have a keen attention to detail – can spot grammatical errors and fact check
• Creative ability – able to think of feature ideas and suggest news stories that will resonate with our audience
• Able to act independently on writing tasks
• Is confident with social media
• Own computing equipment that can run photo editing and be able to use it competently
• SEO knowledge desirable
• Knowledge of evergreen content is desirable
• Experience with content management systems is desirable
• Able to work full-time hours (40) without other education or job commitments

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ AND DO THIS

Submit your resume with a detailed cover letter explaining how your skills and experience relate to the role. We would like to see links to your previous work.
Dexerto

Dexerto is looking for a talented Viral News and Influencer Entertainment Writer to join our US Editorial team.

Do you have your finger on the pulse when it comes to the biggest personalities and trending topics in the world of social media, influencer culture, and celebrity gossip?

Together with your colleagues, you will be at the cutting edge of the influencer industry, covering the biggest trending news stories and lifting the veil on the spectacular, and often wacky, lives of the stars.

Experience in writing for a publication is advantageous, but it is also important that you can demonstrate your passion for the fast-paced world of entertainment, be it influencer culture, reality TV, TikTok and YouTube creators, or even the stars of TV & Movies and music.

SEO knowledge is also desirable as you will be tasked with writing and updating our entertainment evergreen content.

Requirements

• Understanding and knowledge of influencer culture, streaming, and social media stars.
• A snappy and compelling writing style
• Fluent in English
• Able to write to short deadlines under pressure
• Have a keen attention to detail – can spot grammatical errors and fact check
• Creative ability – able to think of feature ideas and suggest news stories that will resonate with our audience
• Able to act independently on writing tasks
• Is confident with social media
• Own computing equipment that can run photo editing and be able to use it competently
• SEO knowledge desirable
• Knowledge of evergreen content is desirable
• Experience with content management systems is desirable
• Able to work full-time hours (40) without other education or job commitments

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ AND DO THIS

Submit your resume with a detailed cover letter explaining how your skills and experience relate to the role. We would like to see links to your previous work.
Dexerto

The Director of Communications, Games Publishing plays a key role within the Skybound Entertainment consumer products division where we are launching video games, board games, collectibles, and merchandise for diehard fans, community, and loyal customers.

The Director of Communications for Games Publishing will be responsible for getting the word out and shaping the public narrative around Skybound’s exciting line-up of both digital video game and tabletop game products. You will be responsible for working hand in hand with our Brand Marketing team and managing a group of external global agencies to support the go-to-market campaigns for all Skybound’s game projects. This includes new digital games published by Skybound and, in conjunction with external partners, Skybound-licensed digital game projects and digital game physical edition releases. You will also work closely with our tabletop games division to create and execute product-driven PR for all our tabletop game projects.

As the subject matter expert on games PR in our Marketing organization, this role has room for significant growth and increased management potential.

Reports: This position will report to the Head of Corporate Communications and Managing Partner

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Directly manage PR across Skybound’s video and tabletop games slate.
• Lead a team of communications professionals, including internal managers and external agencies to develop and execute product PR campaigns.
• Work closely with Brand and Marketing Managers on strategy and go-to-market planning.
• Drive media relations and press coverage for initial release announcements, previews, and reviews.
• Manage our external agency partnerships, budgets, and strategy across the games slate.
• Work closely with partners for licensed IP and ensure Skybound is properly represented in their interactive games.
• Manage PR budgets across the portfolio, working with brand and finance to find the right solutions across multiple product types and budget sizes.
• Lead the establishment of best practices for product PR across our games divisions. Testing and learning to find the optimal approach for each type of product.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Head of Corporate Communications to ensure the Skybound brand is represented throughout all of our game product campaigns.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in video games PR, with at least some of that experience managing external, global PR agencies to support video game launches.

1. Experience in consumer or games adjacent media relations, campaign building, and marketing are welcome expertise as we look to differentiate our PR approach.

• Brings with them significant relationships across media, first party, and other game industry stakeholders to Skybound.
• 3+ or more years of experience with team leadership and direct report management/development.
• Direct experience managing budgets and negotiating with agency partners.
• A self-starter who can work independently or with minor supervision in a fast pace, multi-project, and process-oriented environment by balancing time on competing priorities.
• Ability to spot problems before they arise, and constantly looking to improve processes.
• A pro at presenting to the executive level, both internally and externally.
• A willingness to roll up their sleeves on execution as we continue to grow our internal PR team.

Job Type: Regular, Full-time

Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000

• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc

• The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees

• Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement. This role may also qualify for a possible discretionary bonus annually.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Skybound Entertainment

Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans has an opening for a Provider Relations Network Manager in our MP3 (Motion Picture Preferred Provider) Network. The MP3 Provider Network Manager will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Review Director to review, prepare, and coordinate MP3 Provider applications and new provider onboarding.

At the Motion Picture Pension and Health Plans (MPIHP), the Medical Review Department is responsible for Utilization Management for the Plan. MP3 is the narrow provider network; this role will be responsible for managing the application process for new Provider applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4)+ years of experience in Physician Narrow Network/ Preferred Provider Services.
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Project planning, project management experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize/apply the general and specialized principles, practices, techniques, and methods of utilization management.
• Working knowledge and familiarity of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and public speaking skills
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, and externally in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting, and advising.
• Highly organized with planning, prioritization, goal setting, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a larger team.
• Clear motor vehicle record for local travel to provider facilities
• Excellent attendance and reliability
• Ability to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to accept direction and developmental guidance from supervisor.

Responsibilities

Providers:

• Send and track letters of agreement (LOAs) for physicians and user agreements for users.

Receive and store signed LOAs for physicians and user agreements for users.Identify PCP referral patterns and recommend specialist additions.Work with MP3 team to evaluate and address specialist network gaps.Training:

• Training physicians and users on MP3 rules

Training physicians and users on the Medecision/Aerial referral systemWriting and sending approved communications about MP3Provider offices:

• Regular virtual meetings (via Zoom) and occasional site visits to answer questions and solve problems.

MPIPHP website:

• Work with MP3 system administrator and IT to maintain the MP3 website including the provider lists.

Work with MP3 system administrator and IT to create and train providers on the Provider Portal

Participants:

• Work with MP3 team to educate Participants on the network additions.

Create digital and written resources for Participants regarding MP3 related topics.Act as a liaison to Participants to help them solve provider network adequacy issues.

• Understand and utilize the Summary Plan Description
• Attend interdepartmental and organizational meetings as needed.
• Ensure all departmental correspondence is accurate and up to date.
• Other duties as assigned.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $95,000- $105,000 annually The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job requirements.

Work is performed in a standard office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Sit
• Stand or walk
• Extensive time spent working on the computer
• Talk and hear
• Use hands
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, reach for filing and shredding documents
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds (such as a box of paper).
• Some local travel by car may be required

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

COVID-19 considerations:

All employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Work stations are socially distanced and high touch point areas are sanitized routinely.

Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans

About Insight Editions

Insight Editions is an award-winning independent book publisher and entertainment company. We specialize in the creation and distribution of stationery, gifts, books, and comics in partnership with leading entertainment brands, authors, photographers, and artists in over forty countries. For over 20 years, Insight Editions has developed a reputation for innovation, quality and driving commercial success for its products and brands.

Job Description

Insight Editions seeks an Editorial Assistant to provide support to the Insight editorial team. We have a thorough training program that provides hands-on learning throughout the editorial process. Our publishing program includes titles representing many of the world’s largest pop-culture brands, from Harry Potter to DC Comics to Disney. The role is a great opportunity for a candidate to learn the editorial process for a global publishing company that publishes across many formats. The assistant will report to the Senior Editor, and collaborate closely with creative services team members within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time in person position located in our San Rafael, CA or Burbank, CA office.

Qualifications

• Assist the Executive Editor and editorial team on all aspects of acquisitions and project management of Insight Edition titles including brainstorming, research, concept development, creation of pitch materials, writing title outlines, rights & clearance tracking, licensor approval tracking, updating title information in FileMaker and distribution portals.
• Assist in the creation/gathering of information for marketing and sales collateral, including sales copy, sell sheets, catalog copy, sales decks, and brochures.
• Interact with professionalism with authors, artists, designers, filmmakers, licensors, agents, in-house staff in all departments of Insight Editions and, on occasion, with licensors.
• Gather and sort assets for use in sales materials and book layouts, create book maps.
• Search and analyze competitive market research and compile reports.
• Assist with ongoing database management projects.
• Take accurate notes in meetings and distribute to teams.
• Track project development costs, process invoices for approval.
• Perform general administrative duties, such as managing ongoing meetings, emailing updates, tracking approvals with licensors.

Key responsibilities

• BA in English or a related field.
• 1 to 2 years editorial experience a plus, preferably within a publishing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A passion for books and writing; enthusiasm for children’s publishing a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace.
• Knowledge of the film, television, and gaming industries.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time in person position located in our San Rafael, CA or Burbank, CA office. Insight Editions offers a 401k savings program, employer-paid health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid sick leave, and paid vacation time.

Insight Editions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Insight Editions

Our client, a global media company, is looking to hire a Post Production Coordinator to join their team in El Segundo, CA.

**This is a 6 month contract position with the potential to convert or extend**

The post-production coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of graphic assets from motion graphics to the post production team and support delivery of all video assets for promotional purposes under the supervision of the Post Production Supervisor

What You Will Be Doing

• Daily coordination of motion graphics project assignments ensuring accurate direction and deliverables are included at the start of the project and accurate exports are delivered at the end of each project.
• Creation and distribution of daily hot sheets detailing the prioritization of all ongoing motion graphics projects
• QC of all promotional graphics sent from motion graphics team to the post production and broadcast center teams for factual and grammatical accuracy and for preliminary technical evaluation.
• Coordination of copy and artwork assets for all automated broadcast graphics.
• Review all graphic deliverables and final promo deliverables charts to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Work with producers to update charts as needed.
• Help distribute video content used in video promotions in partnership with WBD post production services.
• Coordinate development of promo selects reels

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in post-production
• Experience in entertainment/media industry
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Experience with motion graphics, promotions, and broadcasts

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment

Our client, a global media company, is looking to hire a Post Production Coordinator to join their team in El Segundo, CA.

**This is a 6 month contract position with the potential to convert or extend**

The post-production coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of graphic assets from motion graphics to the post production team and support delivery of all video assets for promotional purposes under the supervision of the Post Production Supervisor

What You Will Be Doing

• Daily coordination of motion graphics project assignments ensuring accurate direction and deliverables are included at the start of the project and accurate exports are delivered at the end of each project.
• Creation and distribution of daily hot sheets detailing the prioritization of all ongoing motion graphics projects
• QC of all promotional graphics sent from motion graphics team to the post production and broadcast center teams for factual and grammatical accuracy and for preliminary technical evaluation.
• Coordination of copy and artwork assets for all automated broadcast graphics.
• Review all graphic deliverables and final promo deliverables charts to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Work with producers to update charts as needed.
• Help distribute video content used in video promotions in partnership with WBD post production services.
• Coordinate development of promo selects reels

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in post-production
• Experience in entertainment/media industry
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Experience with motion graphics, promotions, and broadcasts

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment