Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

Ready for your next challenge? We’re seeking an experienced Producer/Writer to join the Production team.

We are a network that produces family content, and we work with production companies who produce content for us. The Producer/Writer is a true brand fan and a leader that is skilled in all aspects of development, pre-production, production, and post-production. The Producer/Writer is responsible for the production of video to support Great American Media’s network priorities and has the ability to manage diverse teams in various programs and promo creation.

If you’re passionate about creating family-friendly content, and you’re excited about the prospect of working with diverse teams to manage high volumes of content including promos, we want to hear from you!

This is a contract-to-hire position and is fully on-site at our Fort Worth, TX Headquarters.

The Production and Post Teams Story

Production and Post-Production is more than just a team of creative specialists. We are a driven, detail oriented, quirky, passionate, fun, diverse collective of gifted collaborators striving to break boundaries in telling engaging family stories. 

We value our teammates and want to see each one grow and achieve their full potential. We know our employees are the core of our success and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join our growing team.

We strive to be known for pushing the limits of brave storytelling. We are seeking technical-minded individuals who want to develop fresh and distinctive ideas that connect with our viewers. 

Responsibilities

• Manage creative and execution of various projects at the same time for multiple brands (Great American Family, Great American Living, etc.).
• Organize large volumes of content to create scripted assets for air.
• Script short, mid, and/or long form video content.
• Produce content to the highest creative standards within budget and on time.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is a true fan of Family-Friendly content.
• Has strong scripting/story skills. Story producing credits are a plus.
• Has experience as a producer of short, mid, and/or long form video content and excels in the production of multi-platform video projects for various internal clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in film, television production, communication or related field.
• Must have 1-3 years of experience as a Producer on short, mid, or long-form digital and/or linear projects. Experience working within a network environment is a plus.
• Experience in both field and post-producing.
• Experience in Promotional work, family content and/or repurposed content is a plus.
• Experience in direction and working with talent.
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere and Adobe Suite. Ability to edit string outs of projects with Adobe Premiere is a plus.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills are required.
• Must be comfortable working a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized.
• Must have the ability to work independently and efficiently to meet various deadlines under strict time constraints.
• Knowledge or experience in spreadsheet and database applications like Smartsheet and Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Great American Media

Must Haves:

• Metadata
• What it is, how it works, why its attached to digital assets
• Need to know international standards used on photograph and video
• IPTC or Dublin Core
• Librarian or Archivist background
• Aptitude and initiative to learn new programs
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new programs to help us optimize
• Ability to write and read documentation
• Develop user guides customized for our users
• Take the time to read Adobe material, learn the program, absorb existing documentation available to us

Position Description:

Serving as a data asset librarian reporting to the AEM Manager, the AEM Producer will assist in the setup, organization, and asset maintenance of the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Digital Asset Management DAM platform, consisting of 100,000+ assets. Working with stakeholders in the accurate and consistent execution of metadata entry & tagging of creative production assets for search and workflow automation, the AEM Producer is responsible for ensuring content accuracy and scalability to increase system enablement amongst a variety of user roles and functions. These tasks require a high attention to detail and ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role requires experience working with digital assets within a large organization. You will work closely with IT, User Experience, Project Management, Marketing and Content Authors to maintain assets in a state-of-the-art Adobe DAM platform.

Responsibilities:

• Apply consistent, accurate metadata to assets to ensure maximize findability and document rights management
• Assist in the timely upkeep and consistent, accurate application of metadata schemas and enterprise-wide tagging taxonomies to support SEO, 1st party data needs for personalization and automation, and archival policies.
• Monitor quality of information in the DAM to ensure metadata, taxonomy, and rights management information is current, correct, and complete.
• Perform digital asset lifecycle maintenance such as auditing and archiving to ensure health of the DAM.
• Review internal usage analytics, process & procedure to identify operational deficiencies and translate into executable metadata and taxonomy strategy to source and apply SEO keywords for continual optimization of DAM operations.
• Assists in managing enterprise-wide content architecture and automation initiatives, developing an in-depth understanding of the full content lifecycle and stakeholder requirements for success.
• Builds awareness and understanding across functional teams through methods including conducting training sessions and assisting in onboarding and the maintenance of user guides and technical documentation.
• Monitor automated ingestion and assets uploaded by other individuals to ensure established workflows and processes are being followed and are performing successfully.
• Intake stakeholder change requests, help assess value and impact, make changes as necessary, and communicate to appropriate parties.
• Work with internal teams in monitoring and provisioning access for trusted partners via the Adobe Brand Portal.
• Assist in creating governance, process, and training documentation for future continuity in managing assets.
• Provide training and troubleshooting support for content stakeholders and business users, escalate to relevant tech partners as needed.
• Help manage user access and permissions.
• Evidence of good work habits including but not limited to being on time, following workplace policies, arriving prepared for meetings and events, being responsive and following through on all supervisor and staff requests.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree (or equivalent work experience) in Library and Information Science, Archives and Records Management, marketing communications, publishing/print production or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in digital asset management, content management, taxonomy creation, metadata, data hygiene and maintenance of a large volume of assets and related content or technical experience with library systems, DAM platforms, or other large searchable databases.
• Experience working with taxonomies and knowledge of contemporary metadata standards and schema
• Knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager (or other Adobe products) is a plus, or other digital asset management systems (Cloudinary, Canto, Extensis Portfolio, etc.), content management systems (CMS), and database systems.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, InDesign) and image optimization techniques; familiarity with video production & asset management workflows a plus.
• Strong understanding of SEO best practices and accessibility standards; knowledge of best practices for AI and automated workflows to perform rote tasks a plus.
• Process oriented, ability to think through workflows and team needs.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while delivering accurate and on-time delivery of tasks and projects.

Robert Half

Client: Gardena | https://us.gardena.com/

Description

Gardena, a division of the Husqvarna Group and Orbit Irrigation’s parent company, is looking for a full-time Amazon Marketplace Manager (Hybrid schedule) that can work heavily with Amazon and other Internet and retail.com partners. Why should you come work at Gardena? Because we are helping passionate gardeners Realize Their Gardening Dreams through Conservation and Sustainability by developing and manufacturing innovative gardening products.

Are you ready to help passionate gardeners Realize Their Gardening Dreams?

Are you ready to be part of the brand that is Shaping Great Experiences by creating products of premium Quality?

Are you seeking an employer that Embraces Sustainability?

Do you have a Passion for Innovation and want to be on a team that drives Innovation in the gardening market?

These are Gardena’s core values and are lived by our team members each day!

A Day in the Life of the Amazon Marketplace Manager

The Amazon Marketplace Manager is responsible for growing Gardena’s online sales across Amazon and retail.com partners such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Costco, and more. They will maximize Gardena’s presence online by implementing optimal product line-ups that are easy to shop and supported by outstanding content, putting an emphasis on building the presence on Amazon and other Internet and e-commerce retail sites. The Amazon Marketplace Manager will be responsible for building relationships of trust with each account and managing all aspects of the business relationship. They will work closely with marketing management to build campaigns that drive awareness and conversion, using knowledge of Amazon and other Internet and e-commerce retail sites to do so.

What are the requirements for this position?

5+ years of experience in managing E-Commerce Sales, including extensive experience in working with Amazon and other Internet retail sites

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field from an accredited university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Deep understanding of the Amazon business model, including both Vendor Central and Seller Central Platforms

Knowledge in the discipline of online commerce, from discoverability to shopping experience to customer retention and repurchase strategies

Understanding of technologies underpinning the in-cart purchase experience and how to optimize for through-put and reduce abandonment

Ability to improve the performance of our digital assets to create a world-class customer experience online

Capable of identifying key drivers of suboptimal site performance and define efforts and requirements to drive site performance improvements

Capable of designing pages and navigation that are optimal for an e-commerce experience

Are you qualified for this position? If yes, apply NOW!

Are there any preferred qualifications?

Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ) Certification

We offer great benefits:

Hybrid opportunity!

Competitive pay (salaried), plus bonus

A free onsite healthcare clinic

Flexible office hours (standard M-F, 8 AM to 5 PM)

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurances

Life insurance

Long- and short-term disability insurances

Employee discounts on Orbit and Husqvarna products

Subsidized UTA ECO pass (Frontrunner, Trax, & buses)

And more!

Job Responsibilities:

Manges relationships with Amazon and retail.com partners such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Costco, etc.

Leads projects and initiatives related to retailers’ product content, product detail pages, e-commerce, and marketing/sales

Ensures Gardena’s e-commerce platform is leveraging best-in-class technology and practices to drive high rates of traffic, conversion, and revenue

Leads Gardena’s Search Engine Optimization (SEO) efforts, ensuring that our products and brand remain highly discoverable across all major retail search experiences

Manage Internet and .com marketing activities including Pay Per Click (PPC) campaigns, social, digital advertising, Google Ads, Email campaigns, direct mail, new lower price (NLP) promotions, and other digital marketing activities.

Lists new products and focuses on conversion rate optimization for said product pages. This may include search engine optimization (SEO), copy, creative photography/video, and review optimization, etc.

Travels to customers corporate office working directly with Ecommerce buyers to ensure we are in sync with retail.

Attend and participate in managers meetings/trade shows/reviews/trainings/store walks and other activities as needed.

Develops and approves all retail E-commerce annual forecasts

Provides Ecommerce leadership and direction to the sales team

Conducts sufficient market and product research to stay current of the direction of market and product trends

Reviews, develops, and reports on the performance of retail Ecommerce activity

Operates with assigned budget

About Gardena

Based in Ulm, Germany, Gardena is the preferred brand for millions of home and garden owners worldwide when it comes to garden care. That is because Gardena offers a complete range of all that is required – whether it’s watering systems, pumps, lawn care, robotics, smart system, tree and shrub care, garden tools, soil cultivation or city gardening. Today Gardena is the leading brand for high-quality garden tools in Europe and represented in more than 80 countries all over the world. It takes an emotional approach to address those who regard their own garden as a “living space close to nature” and a place of well-being, recreation, and fun. Gardena was founded in 1961 and has been a division of the Husqvarna Group since 2007. Our mission is to help passionate gardeners Realize Their Gardening Dreams!

Learn more at:

https://us.gardena.com/

https://www.orbitonline.com/

https://www.husqvarnagroup.com/en/

Gardena is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices. Gardena prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment against race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Gardena also participates in E-Verify. Reference checks are a prerequisite for employment. All offers are contingent on completion of a drug screening and may be contingent on completion of a criminal background check. All successful candidates must provide original documents that will establish their identity and eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Qualifications

Bachelors or better in Sales or related field.

Extensive experience in working with Amazon vendor and seller central platforms

5 years: Experience in managing E-Commerce Sales

Legacy Talent Partners

Initiative is different to other media agencies.

Initiative unlocks business growth for the world’s most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Nike, Amazon, Merck, LEGO, and T-Mobile.

Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.

Position Summary

The Audience Strategy team is a function within the Strategy craft, built to strengthen our data led products and services throughout the agency and evolve and future proof the client’s audience first, data driven and outcome-based approach across all media buys.

The Director, Audience Strategy is a digital native and an expert in leveraging agency’s proprietary data and platforms and play a pivotal role in accelerating client’s audience centric and data driven efforts. To be successful in this role, the person needs to be eager to learn and leverage emerging tech and data solutions, uncovering the insights and have an entrepreneur mentality to bring and develop new ideas and solutions to the team. This is a client facing role and the person will work closely with client to help connect client’s MarTech and AdTech solutions to provide consultancies across paid, owned and earned media ecosystem and develop the foundation for client’s addressable media approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage agency’s proprietary data and platform to identify the highest value audiences and develop audience first, addressable strategies that reach the highest value consumers and maximize business goals and outcomes
• Conduct business and audience analysis and provide the insights and outputs to planning teams that can help define audience profiling and segmentation
• Identify channels, tactics and data sources (across 1P, 2P and 3P) that help accurately translate key audiences in media and maximize the performance outcomes of the campaigns
• Familiar with outcome-based planning to forecast and deliver on specific business KPIs
• Guide development and management of client’s data driven marketing by educating clients on how data and tech can hep unlock consumer insights and activation/engagement
• Collaborate with Client Solutions team to develop a clear Audience learning agenda and measurement framework and KPIs
• Pioneer new approaches and work to best frame the use of data in all use cases from understanding and helping on client’s 1st Party data roadmaps, activating omni-channel addressable strategies, guiding dynamic creative strategies and defining closed-loop audience measurement approach
• Champion in innovation and help client educate and develop forward-thinking digital roadmap and testing plan in facing the cookie-less world
• Understand value proposition for key data and media vendors and partners and manage the relationships and help evaluate and provide recommendations in partner selections
• Be on a forefront of the latest industry developments (changes in privacy laws and regulations, cookiesless, etc.)

Required Skills & Experience

• Intellectual curiosity and solid understanding in data and digital media ecosystem with the ability to see from the brand’s business lens
• Experience working on holistic, cross-channel media recommendations and optimizations that is tied to business outcomes, from both a strategic and birds eye view to a technical implementation.
• Experience in building audience based and performance-based media plans using outcomes and KPIs to determine digital partner and channel splits
• Hands on experience working on a DMP, CDP, CRM platform, onboarding partners, other ad tech platforms for audience development, onboarding or/and syndication and taxonomy structure maintenance strongly preferred
• Proven experience in developing data-driven insights for clients
• Experience in managing or developing a team and can delegate and oversee direct reports
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills including the ability to develop story-telling presentation decks
• Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Desired Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in audience development, data driven marketing and/or digital marketing with a strong understanding in ad tech landscape and biddable media ecosystem (across search, social, or programmatic)
• Expertise in all media activation channels (programmatic, social, search, TV, OOH, etc.) and understand full funnel addressable activation best practices
• Understanding of audience strategy approach in health industry, understanding of privacy regulations and restrictions
• Experience driving omnichannel strategies for clients

We See You

We embrace diversity, and our responsibility to maintain an inclusive environment is core to our culture and values. We see diversity of people and experiences as fuel for creativity and innovation needed to bring about the best experiences and services. A diverse workforce means we can grow together, be better problem solvers, and bring about long-term, meaningful change where we will achieve above and beyond our business goals. We are better together..

When you join Mediabrands, you join a global community and are valued for who you are – your lived experiences, the contributions you make, and the distinct perspectives you bring. Here, what you think and who you are is just as important as what you do. As we recruit, we are dedicated to looking beyond what a resume can show. If you think you’d be a great addition to the team but don’t have the exact experience or skills, we encourage you to apply and share your unique background with us. We see you at Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email [email protected].

About Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). Mediabrands manages approximately $40 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients and provides strategic services and solutions across its award-winning, full-service agency networks UM and Initiative and through its innovative marketing specialist companies Reprise, Magna, Orion, Rapport, Healix,

Mediabrands Content Studio and the IPG Media Lab. Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors. The company employs more than 13,000 marketing experts in more than 130 countries representing the full diversity of humanity. For more information, please visit our website: www.ipgmediabrands.com.

Initiative

Initiative is different to other media agencies.

Initiative unlocks business growth for the world’s most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Nike, Amazon, Merck, LEGO, and T-Mobile.

Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.

Position Summary

As an Associate Strategy Director, you collaborate with the Director and Head of Strategy on the creation of the strategic direction a brand will take in communications to achieve their business goals. You are responsible for helping to strategize, produce and make sense of the key cultural, consumer and market intelligence required to design the best possible holistic communications frameworks to deliver on that task. Your work should be held up as best practice both within the agency and externally – recognized by winning awards and client scores.

You have a passion for people, brands and ideas and an insatiable curiosity for culture in every sense. You believe that brands can & should mean something in the world and are driven by the desire to understand the changing world and people’s shifting motivations and behaviors.

You are responsible for co-creating strategic campaign recommendations, insightful consumer profiles and innovative media ideas that connect the creative idea to the audience. It is not your responsibility to manage the client relationship, as you will report to the Client Lead to deliver brilliant strategic thinking for the client team. Creative thinking, sound presentation skills & leadership behaviors are critical to success in this role.

You should produce work that drives re-appraisal of the role of communications and what media can do in the world.

You are responsible for ensuring that the Strategy team’s work is strong and sound, and that it has considered all consumer, category and culture trends. You will help them to think about new ways to respond to a brief and encourage them to work – with you – alongside the Analytics, Communications Design and Client teams to deliver better, smarter and more innovative work.

Key Responsibilities

Client

• Assists Director in managing client relationships, particularly serving as a point of contact amongst key client contacts across their Insights teams, Media Managers, and Brand Managers.
• Being considered a valuable contributor during client meetings with the ability to challenge others’ opinions, and the brief when necessary, in the right way
• Can serve as a point of decision for Strategists in lieu of Director being available for lower-hanging asks
• Delivering innovative thinking that inspires leading edge solutions and award-winning, breakthrough connections / media ideas
• Arming the client team with knowledge & expertise to speak confidently about the strategic direction where required

Internal

• Can independently lead internal calls, brainstorms, and walkthroughs.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of consumers & their behaviors, using syndicated and proprietary data for profiling and insights (MRI, Simmons, eTelmar, Netbase, etc) – proficiency with quant and qual data is important to unlocking insight and identifying opportunities.
• Clearly demonstrate how the strategy delivers on the business need and focus on results and measurement
• Engaging communication style, demonstrating a talent for storytelling, and for translating complex concepts into a simple, powerful narrative, as seen by client engagement during their presentations.
• Supports development of media strategies by translating relevant audience inputs to key pillars across phasing that serve as the cornerstones to build the strategy
• Write cohesive communications architectures that deliver on the platform and give guidance to internal teams for how it translates into actionable ideas that guide channel, partner, and tactical choices
• Train, guide & assist the Strategy & Client teams in development, packaging, and selling of ideas
• Positively collaborate with special business units (search, social, analytics teams) and independent creative partners, contributing to their/our client work
• Use qualitative and quantitative communications channel & cultural tool research to develop applicable insights into the consumer connection with the brand
• Contribute to ideation sessions in conjunction with the Communications Design (media planning) team to generate creative & compelling communications ideas

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years in integrated planning role in media, creative, innovation or communications discipline (digital, media or comms planning at an agency or in-house marketing team)
• Ability to think differently: creative & adaptive, entrepreneurial, independently-minded; deeply immersed in cultural understanding and driven by a desire to know more the world / to better understand people’s motivations & behaviors in the shifting landscape

We See You

We embrace diversity, and our responsibility to maintain an inclusive environment is core to our culture and values. We see diversity of people and experiences as fuel for creativity and innovation needed to bring about the best experiences and services. A diverse workforce means we can grow together, be better problem solvers, and bring about long-term, meaningful change where we will achieve above and beyond our business goals. We are better together..

When you join Mediabrands, you join a global community and are valued for who you are – your lived experiences, the contributions you make, and the distinct perspectives you bring. Here, what you think and who you are is just as important as what you do. As we recruit, we are dedicated to looking beyond what a resume can show. If you think you’d be a great addition to the team but don’t have the exact experience or skills, we encourage you to apply and share your unique background with us. We see you at Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email [email protected].

About Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). Mediabrands manages approximately $40 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients and provides strategic services and solutions across its award-winning, full-service agency networks UM and Initiative and through its innovative marketing specialist companies Reprise, Magna, Orion, Rapport, Healix,

Mediabrands Content Studio and the IPG Media Lab. Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors. The company employs more than 13,000 marketing experts in more than 130 countries representing the full diversity of humanity. For more information, please visit our website: www.ipgmediabrands.com.

Initiative

job Title: Writer / Director / Producer

Location: Santa Clara, CA 95050

Duration: 03 Months Contract

PR: $102.99/Hr on w2

Job Description:

Summary:

• Client’s Retail Engagement and Marketing group is looking for an exceptional Writer / Director / Producer to join a small but creatively ambitious Social team focused on sourcing, pitching and producing timely features and human stories within Client for our 75,000+ person global retail fleet.
• Qualified candidates should have a background in creating video for a legacy publication, new media company, or YouTube channel with a large following. If you thrive in the relative autonomy inherent to working on a nimble team inside a large organization, can take initiative without direction and love telling stories, this could be a good fit for you.

Description:

• The Writer / Director / Producer will work closely with the Content Lead, the Shooter/Editor, and REM’s Creative and Strategic Leadership and other internal partners to create compelling stories for our internal network. The ideal candidate has experience writing, directing and producing high quality, fast turnaround social films.
• This role will be responsible for concepting, pitching and selling stories to leadership, planning and executing shoots, directing talent, and shepherding content from planning through final leadership and BA reviews, localization, and final delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage and execute productions from start to finish.
• Write scripts and social posts, and concept and pitch stories to Retail Leadership Team.
• Provide creative direction, feedback, and support to Editor during Post Production.
• Work alongside team to concept, develop, and test ideas for new turnkey series formats
• Work with Strategy, Localization, and Publishing leads to create pipelines for Loop.
• Help set and withhold standards for un-scripted storytelling and learning material in Retail.

Key Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience creating and editing video for digital/web/social, preferably for a legacy publication or new media company
• Creatively flexible, even in the face of less-than-perfect footage and limited partner assets
• Experience writing, directing, and producing high-quality docu-style films.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Communication or Media Arts or Radio/TV/Film Production a plus.

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

ASK Consulting

Casting Call: Spoken Word Artist

Project: Thurgood Marshall College Fund Online Video

Casting Call Deadline: Tuesday, August 22, 11:30 AM

C&J Productions seeks a talented and captivating Spoken Word Artist to participate in an exciting online video project for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. This project will be shot in the Charlotte, NC/Greensboro, NC/Winston-Salem area and presents a fantastic opportunity for skilled spoken word artists to showcase their craft.

Job Details:

Role: Spoken Word Artist Age: 20 to 60 years old

Responsibilities:

The chosen Spoken Word Artist will be tasked with delivering powerful and emotionally engaging spoken word performances that resonate with the hearts and minds of the audience. The artist’s delivery should evoke strong emotions and effectively convey the intended message of the project.

Location:

Charlotte, NC/Greensboro, NC/Winston Salem (Location details will be provided closer to the shoot)

Callback Date:

July 24, 2023, via ZOOM (Subject to confirmation)

Fitting & Shoot Dates:

• Fitting Date: To be determined (if required, the day before the shoot)
• Shooting Week: August 28, 2023 (Talent may be required for two days)

Compensation Details:

• Session Fee: $650 for a 10-hour session
• Usage Fee: $2500
• Travel: A $150 travel stipend will be provided, along with hotel accommodations as needed, for talent located more than 1.5 hours away. Additionally, flight and ground transportation will be arranged for talent more than 5 hours away.
• Fitting Fee: $50 per hour (if applicable, for advance fitting)

Casting Call: Conservative Political Shoot

Job Details: We are currently casting for a conservative political shoot scheduled to take place during the week of August 28th in Richmond, Virginia. While specific shoot dates are pending confirmation, we target either August 29th, 30th, or September 1st. The exact shoot date will be confirmed by Tuesday afternoon. The shoot will require all selected talent to be available for 5-6 hours on set.

Job Responsibilities: All selected talents will have one line to deliver in their respective roles. The shoot aims to capture the essence of conservative political themes and involves a mix of scripted scenes. Talent will need to embody the characters they are portraying, delivering lines convincingly while adhering to the project’s overall vision.

Requirements:

1. Political Look-A-Like

   • Gender: Female
   • Age: Late 30s to 40s
   • Appearance: Blonde hair slightly longer than shoulder length, straight hair with bangs, blue eyes.
   • Note: The chosen talent should be comfortable portraying a look-alike and embodying the desired political figure’s appearance and mannerisms.

2. Robber

   • Gender: Male
   • Age: 30s to 50s
   • Ethnicity: Caucasian
   • Physical Traits: Big stature, strong build, facial hair (preferably a big beard), salt and pepper hair is preferred but open to other options.

Compensation: The compensation for each role is as follows:

• Political Look-A-Like: $950
• Robber: $750

CASTING CALL: Seeking Male Wheelchair Users for Commercial

Job Details: We are currently casting for an exciting commercial project and are in search of male wheelchair users to take part. This is a fantastic opportunity to be featured in a high-profile commercial and showcase your unique personality and talents. The commercial aims to highlight diversity, inclusivity, and the importance of representation in the media.

Job Responsibilities: As a featured talent in the commercial, you will be required to perform natural, authentic actions while interacting with the product and other cast members. Your role will contribute to conveying the message of the commercial and creating a compelling narrative. The ability to take direction from the director and contribute your own creative input will be essential.

Requirements:

• Male individuals who are wheelchair users.
• All ages (18 and above).
• Must have a charismatic and engaging on-screen presence.
• No previous acting experience required, but a willingness to follow direction and showcase authenticity is essential.

Compensation Details: This is a PAID opportunity with competitive compensation.

• Base Pay: $1,000.00 (for one full day of shooting).
• Usage Fee: If selected, there is the potential to earn over $5,000.00 based on the usage of the commercial (TV, online, etc.).
• Travel Expenses: Covered for those outside a specific radius from the shooting location.
• Meals and Refreshments: Provided during the shooting day.

Note: The commercial will be shot in a professional and inclusive environment, ensuring that all necessary accommodations are made to support the comfort and participation of all cast members.

Casting Call: Nonbinary Talent for Commercial Project

Job Detail: Boston Casting is currently in search of nonbinary talent to participate in an upcoming commercial project. This project aims to showcase the diverse and vibrant nonbinary community in a positive light. The commercial will be a creative and inclusive representation that highlights the unique experiences and perspectives of nonbinary individuals.

Job Responsibilities: Selected talent will be required to participate in a commercial shoot scheduled for August 28th in Boston. Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the production team to bring authenticity and enthusiasm to the project.
• Following directions from the director and production staff during the shoot.
• Portraying a genuine range of emotions and expressions as required for the commercial’s concept.

Requirements: We are looking for individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Identify as nonbinary.
• Comfortable in front of the camera and capable of taking directions well.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to a project that promotes diversity and inclusivity.
• Available for the shoot date on August 28th in the Boston area.

Compensation: Selected nonbinary talent will be compensated $1500 for participating in the commercial project. This fee covers the shoot day as well as any potential usage of the footage in the final commercial. Travel expenses and accommodations, if necessary, will not be provided.