Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

An exciting opportunity to join an amazing independent agency…!

As Paid Media Director, you will be responsible for leading on the planning and delivery of campaigns within your portfolio, working alongside other paid media directors and supported by your team. You will require strong communication, task management and delegation skills, to direct your team and ensure we are delivering the best performance for our clients.

You will need to forecast and craft media plans that are designed to yield exceptional results for your tier 1 clients whilst successfully growing their revenue. These may involve higher fees in order to secure more resource towards their existing campaign, cross selling into other services, or the adoption of new services that we develop. These media plans will be composed with the best interests of your client’s front-of-mind and will be communicated by you and your team to your clients.

This role requires you to be dependable and accountable for you and your teams work. Day to day, your team will be analysing performance and delivering insightful reporting to your clients, against forecasts and media strategies.

As a line-manager, you will work with your team to develop them professionally and support them in achieving their career ambitions through coaching, training and providing opportunity for growth.

As part of the media team, you will need to collaborate effectively with our Client Leadership, Creative, Data & Insight, Business Development and Organic Search teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of client delivery across tier 1 clients across paid media channels
• Contribute meaningful, actionable, and valuable insight to our clients and teams
• Lead paid media discussions at pitches / client meetings
• Ensure each of your clients have a clear roadmap of activity that directly contributes to their business ambitions and objectives
• Provide mentorship, inspiration, and support to your fellow team members
• Maintain a high quality of service for clients, and own responsibility for the work delivered by those that you line manage
• Develop case studies to showcase exceptional, award-worthy work
• Support Business Development by building business cases, proposal, forecasts, and presentations to secure client investment
• Work with our Client Leadership team to help ensure your team’s resource is utilised effectively
• Prioritise your own time and delegate effectively to ensure your skills are applied to best serve the needs of the team and agency
• Present both client and team activity to the Head of Paid Media on a weekly basis
• Deputise for the Head of Paid Media at senior leadership meetings

Skills Profile

• Extensive in-depth knowledge of the capabilities of paid search, programmatic display and paid social marketing platforms and experience directing a top tier account in at least one of these channels.
• Ability to create strategic media plans that meet client objectives
• Experience supporting and helping junior members (Running classes or providing one to one support).
• Ability to analyse campaign performance and key on-site metrics using Google Analytics
• A strong understanding of attribution models and the ability to guide clients on what works best for them as a business
• A history of supporting and helping grow revenue with upsells or new business when the time has been right for the client
• Use MS Office to a professional standard
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g. complex formulae and PivotTables)
• A good understanding of wider marketing principles: understanding user journeys and how to influence them through paid campaigns, implementing effective marketing messaging at all stages of the funnel
• Ability to adapt quickly to ever-changing technologies and environment
• Strong presentation skills, being able to talk confidently on marketing platforms and tactics.
• Excellent communicator, able to speak with authority to clients and colleagues and to simplify complex challenges.

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Energize Group

Our client:

• Extremely successful, global market leading FMCG and retail brand, with £multi billion turnover
• Customers first choice in the sector they operate, highly innovative with extremely high levels of consumer engagement across all retail channels
• Loyalty and Digital Engagement Manager is an essential, critical role with responsibility growing brand awareness and engagement.
• Fantastic culture with a genuine care and focus on employees
• Role split between West London office (2 days a week) and home (3 days a week)

The role:

• As Loyalty and Digital Engagement Manager you will be responsible for will innovate and create leading digital experiences which meet customers needs and grow loyalty, growth and ultimately sales.
• The Loyalty and Digital Engagement Manager will deliver and communicate customer engagement and loyalty best practice. Using data and analytics the Loyalty and Digital Engagement Manager will create and implement structured business and engagement plans for seasonal communications.
• In the role of Loyalty and Digital Engagement Manager you will develop strategies that enhance the digital customer experience that drive loyalty and engagement both when engaging with brand directly and through food delivery apps.
• Working with the wider marketing team the Loyalty and Digital Engagement Manager will ensure all loyalty objectives are effectively communicated through marketing digital programmes and loyalty programmes.
• The Loyalty and Digital Engagement Manager will drive engagement targets across multiple customer segments and geographies and plan, execute and evaluate initiatives and campaigns that deliver the strategy.

Ideal candidate:

• You will have in depth experience as a Loyalty Manager with a focus on digital gained from retail, leisure or hospitality.
• As Loyalty and Digital Engagement Manager you will have hands on experience of loyalty or CRM programmes and how they influence customer engagement
• In additional you will have experience of marketing digital programmes and working with food delivery apps.
• You will have fantastic data and insight skills, the culture of this brand thrives in this way and building strong relationships is key to success.
• The Loyalty and Digital Engagement Manager will be a creative thinker and will be comfortable navigating ambiguity of a large complex multi-national organisation
• In this entrepreneurial environment it is essential that you have excellent project management experience along with the ability to drive engagement and execution across the wider business.
• You will thrive in a matrix blue chip structure that is down to earth, caring and personable.

Benefits & details:

• Excellent package – up to £72,000 and excellent benefits
• Location = Role split between West London office (2 days a week) and home (3 days a week

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 1/16632/7. Confidentiality assured.

Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. For alternative opportunities please search our vacancies on our website.

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Seven Search and Selection Ltd

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this well-known renewable energy company as UK Media Relations Manager for a 12 Month FTC, starting ASAP, ideally in February 2023.

This is a critical role in the team, where you will be responsible for for supporting all aspects of the UK Press Office including proactive and reactive media work, producing communications materials, supporting campaigns and social media channels. You’ll be responsible for communicating the organisation’s work to a wide range of audiences and developing new relationships to help build and further raise public profile and impact.

• Produce communications materials such as press releases, briefings, articles and social media content to promote and protect UK business activities
• Responsible for leading development of UK media thought-leadership campaigns for key business units.
• Plan and deliver reactive media materials and responses and participate in out of hours emergency response system
• Build strong relationships with journalists and stakeholders at a national, trade and regional level to influence media coverage and our external reputation
• Provide trusted communications counsel and advice to UK senior management and project teams, helping them to maximise positive media coverage
• Arrange media visits to operational sites including logistics, safety briefings and event management if required

VMAGROUP is a leading international interim, contract, temporary and permanent recruitment and executive search specialist. We are specifically focused on providing support to the communications, digital and marketing communities.

Our specialist practice areas cover: communications, corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, PR, media relations, financial communications, CSR, public affairs, investor relations, marketing, digital marketing and agency services.

We have a reputation for providing expert consultancy services and advice, supported by in-depth knowledge of the professions we recruit for. Our thought leadership and benchmarking studies have become go-to resources for the communications and marketing industry, supporting planning and decision-making for organisations of all shapes and sizes.

In the UK, VMAGROUP has offices in London and Manchester and in Europe, VMAGROUP has offices in Amsterdam and Brussels, but we work with organisations and individuals on a global basis.

VMAGROUP is committed to equal opportunities and is a Diversity Pledged Recruiter.

VMAGROUP

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to powering a sustainable future for people and planet. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, we’re a growth oriented North American power producer that creates innovative electricity solutions to electrify the world reliably and affordably while protecting the planet for future generations. We’re passionate about our employees and place their entire wellbeing at the center of our people strategy. We are proud to foster a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion; recognizing this is paramount to help grow our company and reach our net carbon neutral by 2045 goal. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment where employees are empowered to be their best, make meaningful contributions and go home safe every day.

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.

Capital Power’s head office is located within the traditional and contemporary home of many Indigenous peoples of the Treaty 6 region and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge the diverse Indigenous communities that are located in these areas and whose presence continues to enrich the community. Capital Power proudly works with indigenous communities in Canada and the United States. We work to create opportunities for open, honest, and transparent relationships with the goal of achieving long-lasting and beneficial relationships.

Are you interested in playing a key role in Indigenous and community engagement to build strong, meaningful relationships and support building a net zero energy system (renewables and natural gas with Carbon, Capture and Sequestration)?! Capital Power is looking for an individual who is passionate about Indigenous reconciliation and engagement, is engaged in being a caring people and community leader and wants to play a meaningful role in the decarbonization of industry and energy. You will help Capital Power to build, maintain, and cultivate authentic relationships with the community including with elders, influential leadership and community members and youth, initially within Treaty 6 and Treaty 7 First Nations and Metis communities and develop and implement engagement plans. You will lead the stakeholder engagement team and oversee other stakeholder engagement projects across North America. Apply today!

You will contribute to our team by

• Leading the stakeholder engagement team to implement our Indigenous Relations strategy, work towards our Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) certification and oversee stakeholder engagement across the company.
• Supporting, developing, and growing relationships with leaders and community members and working with partners within and outside our department (i.e., Commercial Management & Carbon Technology, Supply Chain, Origination, People Services) to draft innovative engagement strategies to develop and grow Indigenous community relationships that are authentic, trust based, purposeful and focused on each communities’ interests and priorities.
• Collaborating with local Indigenous communities in the Genesee area and our new Alberta renewable sites to help develop an engagement strategy with their consultation’s offices and their leadership to support the partnership(s).
• Leading the Indigenous engagement for all Nations and other key influencers for Capital Power projects with an initial focus on Alberta projects. Implementing regulatory requirements in consultation / engagement and effectively detailing the outcomes.
• Providing the awareness and guidance to the team and company on Indigenous cultural protocols, norms, and politics to ensure the company respectfully engages with Indigenous communities, builds positive relationships, meets regulatory engagement requirements, and effectively handles the risk.
• Leading or assisting with development and implementation of Regional Engagement Plans, strategies, talking points for media spokesperson and related budgets that reflect the interests of both the Company and the potentially affected stakeholder/Indigenous groups.
• Meeting regulatory requirements and building, maintaining, and improving Capital Power’s reputation as a trusted corporate citizen.

What you will bring to the role

Education

• University degree in Indigenous Studies, Arts, Humanities, Community Development, Public Relations, Journalism, or equivalent post-secondary program.
• Education equivalency may be considered.

Experience:

• 7 or more years of directly related experience in Indigenous engagement, preferably in the resources sector and particularly in the energy industry or power generation sector.
• 5 or more years leading a team with open mindedness, non-judgement, caring and kindness and implementing strategies and initiatives that are strategic and mutually beneficial for sustainable wellbeing.
• Previous experience working within Indigenous research, policy or programming contexts is an asset.
• Knowledge or implementation of PAR certification as asset.
• Lived experience within Indigenous communities or extensive experience working with Indigenous groups and knowledge of Indigenous cultures.
• Knowledge and direct experience in engaging with Indigenous communities, including on Indigenous history and rights, on cultural protocols and norms, on Indigenous politics and the ability to successfully engage with Indigenous peoples.
• Experience in and understanding of a large, public company with operations in multiple regions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in Indigenous issues in Canada, including Indigenous governance, community development, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.
• Experience working in research, program development, or project management, preferably with Indigenous community initiatives is an asset.

Technical Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including consultation, negotiation, facilitation, risk communication and conflict resolution. Understanding of organizational change management and planning for successful transition from current to target methodology practices.
• Superior communication and collaborative skills to facilitate relationship building within and across teams. Social media savvy with understanding of online communications tools and tactics is an asset.
• Knowledge of cultural protocols with Indigenous communities.
• The ability to communicate in an or multiple Indigenous language(s) is an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position, with travel to meet and engage with Indigenous communities on a regular basis and engage with operational and development communities across North America as required.

Additional Details

This position is open to candidates in both Edmonton and Calgary.

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordability employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected].

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.

To apply on this position please go to www.capitalpower.com/careers and search for JR805287.

Capital Power

Are you an experienced PR Account Manager? Do you take a ‘digital-first’ approach? Want to make creative PR and social better for some great brands? This might be the role for you!

The company

Our client is a creative and digital-first PR agency renowned for achieving great results for clients and growing effectiveness for brands. They do this by expertly delivering change through analytics, strategy, design, technology and experiences through PR.

They’ve been established for over 20 years and have built a portfolio of some of the world’s best-known brands, including Apple, PepsiCo, Microsoft, Kraken Rum, Accord, and many more.

Sustainable development, environment, and mission

The company is committed to sustainable development as a guiding principle within its work and office environment. Concern for the environment is an integral and fundamental part of this commitment. They aim to reduce their operations’ environmental impact and implement best practices across the business. They are committed to reducing, reusing, and recycling.

The company’s mission is ‘Making it better’, which they do through care, cause and community, and sustainability to combat climate change. They aim to have all programs carbon-positive before 2030.

Info available here: https://www.cigroup.co.uk/insights/corporate-social-responsibility-policy/

The role

As a strong Senior Account Manager or budding Junior Account Director, you’ll primarily be responsible for working across the group’s tech accounts across consumer and b2b. The ideal candidate will have a passion for tech and be driven to identify opportunities with existing clients and seek out new business opportunities with potential new accounts.

As a senior point of contact for clients, you’ll be hands-on in servicing campaigns and projects and developing strategies and PR programmes for new and existing clients.

You will be supported by the team’s Account Director in developing campaigns, strategies, and budgets and growing in your role within the company.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting and taking the lead in clients’ PR strategies
• Liaising with clients at a senior level on a day-to-day basis
• Promoting account growth with existing clients
• Working with other senior managers to generate new accounts
• Hands-on media and influencer relations
• Creative thinking and driving engaging stories to drive media coverage
• Budget management
• Delivering ROI to clients
• Writing strong proposals, reviews and pitches
• Completing projects to a specific schedule and within an agreed budget
• Using your skills to push clients, and the agency, creatively and strategically
• Working with other parts of the wider business to develop and service client opportunities

The package

• Competitive salary + scheduled salary reviews
• A quarterly bonus system (approx. 10-15% on top of your salary)
• Work on creative campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands and with celebrities
• Commitment to training and development – you’ll receive an allocated training budget which can be spent on courses, exhibitions, talks, etc.
• Bespoke progression based on your interests and proactivity
• Summer and Christmas events each year
• Company get together every last Friday of the month
• A large team event every quarter
• Healthcare
• Pension

Making talent better

The company also maintains a mentoring programme aimed at growing talent and helping people thrive in a positive environment through coaching, listening and feedback.

Download their talent brochure here.

To be successful, you’ll have…

• Experience in professional client relationship management
• A background working in a PR agency, tech experience and tech media contacts
• Proven track record in managing profitable accounts and helping to win new ones
• Flawless project management skills – and the ability to ensure client briefs are navigated through the agency, delivering on time and on budget
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to plan and strategize at a senior level
• A clear understanding of the creative and planning process
• A commercial mind
• A persuasive and confident approach to creative projects
• Effective team management capabilities
• Full awareness of creative processes and techniques – including digital platforms
• Hands-on approach to new business – sourcing leads, preparing presentations and pitching

Apply!

If you’re excited about driving a digital-first tech PR team, apply now!

Fixed-Fee Placements

Location: NYC, NY or Remote

Reporting to: EVP, Learning/Head of Enterprise Marketing

The Director, Event Marketing will be an integral part of the team at CyberRisk Alliance (CRA) and will be responsible for leading the marketing vision, strategy, planning, and execution of the promotion of CRA’s growing portfolio of industry leading events to achieve attendee and revenue goals. This individual will be responsible for actively measuring event performance and ROI, as well as working collaboratively across the organization to drive attendance and optimize the value of our events.

This is a full-time role that will report to the Head of Enterprise Marketing and the EVP of Learning, while collaborating with other team members from content and editorial, enterprise marketing, content, event operations, audience, sales, customer success, and more.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for formulation of marketing strategy from beginning to end and implementation of marketing activities to achieve event revenue goals for events
• Develop formal marketing plans for each event outlining direct marketing, digital marketing and database strategies
• Build audience growth strategy and work with internal resources to build lists and expand the reach
• Create and oversee the execution of the digital strategy for search, social media and web content for assigned events
• Deliver successful marketing campaigns – on time and on budget – contributing throughout the process and providing final approval
• Optimize campaign CPA and ROI and provide reporting and analysis
• Perform mid-campaign and post-event analysis and use it to inform and improve
• Manage a comprehensive events budget; responsible for all aspects of forecasting, budgeting, and reporting
• Maintain consistent communications across the organization to ensure consistent alignment and transparency of event goals and strategies
• Execute onsite event management of events (where necessary)
• Oversee all pre-event and post-event communications and marketing initiatives and deliverables

Qualifications:

• 8+ years’ experience in event marketing, with direct experience in event promotion and/or business to business environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or equivalent experience in event marketing
• Experience working collaboratively with teams across the organization to successfully execute events
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to successfully direct multiple projects through completion while accelerating business results
• Data-driven, budget-conscious, creative problem solver
• Strong written (copywriting and editing) and verbal communications skills
• Experience leading a team of event marketing professionals to drive creative and thoughtful event strategies that utilize all mediums
• Team management experience with proven leadership in managing a team of remote direct reports
• Experience with email marketing, marketing automation, and campaign analysis
• Comfortable working under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Expert knowledge of event platforms and measurement
• Direct experience with Marketo or another marketing automation platform is preferred
• Familiarity with or a strong interest in learning about the information security industry

Job Information (NYC)

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York City, CRA is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to New York City and takes into account numerous factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to a candidates’ qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $120,000 to $130,000, which does not include other compensation benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CyberRisk Alliance is committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity for all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religious creed, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age or marital status in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.

About CyberRisk Alliance

CyberRisk Alliance (CRA) is a business intelligence company serving the high growth, rapidly evolving cybersecurity community with a diversified portfolio of services that inform, educate, build community, and inspire an efficient marketplace. Our trusted information leverages a unique network of journalists, analysts and influencers, policymakers, and practitioners. CRA’s brands include SC Media, Security Weekly, ChannelE2E, MSSP Alert, InfoSec World, Identiverse, Cybersecurity Collaboration Forum, its research unit CRA Business Intelligence, the peer-to-peer CISO membership network, Cybersecurity Collaborative and now, the Official Cyber Security Summit and TECHEXPO Top Secret.

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Title: Associate Advertising Producer II
Location: Cupertino, CA 95014- OPEN for PST remote Candidates
Duration: 5 Months +
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Summary
The people here at Client don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries.
It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Client, and help us leave the world better than we found it.
We are seeking a Associate Advertising Producer II with a real passion for customer excellence to join our Search Ads team to help businesses with promotion and discovery across Client services. Associate Advertising Producers at Client are key contributors, responsible for supporting our teams with building, maintaining and growing client relationships both in a pre- and post-sale capacity. We’re looking for a high-energy, collaborative, detail-oriented individual who is ready to take on new and exciting challenges, and make a big impact from the beginning.
You have a consistent track record supporting account managers in building and maintaining great relationships with performance advertisers in both the mobile and app developer space.
Key Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience successfully supporting internal account teams
• Extensive background servicing and understanding Performance Advertisers needs and expectations preferably in the search marketing ecosystem
• Strong knowledge of the mobile advertising landscape
• Familiar with the agency world, and comfortable with supporting their needs

Description

• Support our Platform Specialists and Client partners to provide a superior client experience in order to influence and drive the business forward
• Use a mix or proprietary and 3rd party tools in order to provide advertisers with the best and most efficient ways to optimize and maximize their campaign goals
• Use search marketing experience to drive efficiencies Build, shape and deliver campaign metrics to help grow the client’s business
• Be an expert of the tools that are built to support the business

Education & Experience
Bachelors Degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.

Skills:
MacOS
iOS

Required Skills:
ADVERTISING
BRAND MARKETING
DETAIL ORIENTED
DATA ANALYSIS

Additional Skills:
FINANCE
MARKETING
PARTNER MARKETING
PROBLEM SOLVER
PRODUCT MARKETING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEARCH MARKETING
IOS
EXCEL
MAC
DATA ANALYTICS
MICROSOFT OFFICE
TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company

If you’re curious, passionate, and multi-disciplined, you belong here. We are seeking an Art Director to join our Virtual + Interactive Solutions group and help provide design and direction for virtual reality, augmented reality, and other interactive, graphics-intensive applications, as well as related animation and motion graphics.

About you: You’re driven, love achieving results, comfortable juggling multiple assignments, prefer collaborative environments, thrive on challenge, and want to find a ‘great place with great people’ to build your career. You are seeking an opportunity to connect with the biggest brands, including the top companies in the Fortune 500. You not only have world-class skills as an Art Director, you continually strive to be an expert in your field.

About Us: Kinetic Vision is a full-service firm bringing design, engineering, and development talent together to deliver progressive and imaginative product and process technology solutions. We have a deep history of developing cutting-edge products and technology. Employees working at Kinetic Vision have the opportunity to work with subject matter experts in high-tech fields such as Modeling and Simulation and Machine Learning and Training Data.

The key to our success is our focus on developing great people and products by providing the tools, training, and opportunities to grow. We are committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports technical understanding and recognizes contributions and achievement of all team members. We value our employees and want them to have a healthy balance between their personal and work lives. In addition to competitive compensation and generous benefits, life at Kinetic Vision includes a hybrid work environment providing opportunities for collaborating with subject matter experts, a state-of-the-art facility, company outings, volunteer opportunities, contests, cookouts and summer half-day Fridays. We offer opportunities for professional development and an environment where everyone enjoys the FUN parts of their role. Putting our employees first has enabled us to be named one of Cincinnati’s Top Workplaces nine years in a row, and we’re proud of that honor.

Job responsibilities:

• Develop concepts and content by producing mockups, storyboards, mood boards, rapid prototypes, and other materials to sell stakeholders on ideas and provide direction to production artists
• Direct and guide existing creative teams and production
• Help to maintain style and art direction throughout production to ensure visual consistency
• Solve problems through visuals and creative interactions in partnership with other team members
• Collaborate with clients to identify their project requirements and solidify their vision into actionable work plans
• Work with project managers to set project priorities, schedules, task assignments, and long term vision
• Partner with UI/UX designers and developers to lay out the user experience
• Participate in production as necessary
• Field client questions and help control the revision cycle to avoid scope creep
• Solid understanding of artist tools and basic project tracking software

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate within multi-departmental teams
• High degree of creativity and ability to ideate on the fly
• Organized and methodical, with attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly
• Strong writing and oral communication skills required
• Demonstrate self-sufficiency, self-motivation, and be an independent worker
• Possess professionalism required to work directly with clients as well internal and external teams
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a clear understanding of shape language, drawing fundamentals, and knowledge of color, value, and form

Education minimum requirement: Design, Animation, or Art degree from a 4-year school and/or at least 5 years of recent active work experience in game art, 3D animation, or similar role.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company-paid health insurance (HSA) or premium share (PPO)
• Medical coverage exceeds ACA Platinum Benefit requirements
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and Long Term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 12 paid holidays
• 401(K) with company match
• Contribution towards health club membership and eLearning Platforms
• Hybrid work schedule
• Business Appropriate/Casual Work Environment
• Diverse portfolio of industries and projects
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment
• Start of the Art high tech facility

Kinetic Vision is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion, diversity, and maintaining a harassment-free workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for open positions, which will receive full consideration regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status. We promise that you’ll always find our spirit to be welcoming, open, and inclusive.

Kinetic Vision

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Associate Producer is the project lead across all areas of event operations and overall logistics. This person will potentially be responsible for the overall success of several simultaneous events. The Associate Producer reports directly to the Producer and Executive Producer during the event. In this role you will work with the Producer and Executive Producer to finalize all elements of the event including, but not limited to, assisting with speakers and talent, overseeing vendors, and managing timelines and logistical details.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist producer with all aspects of production, including pre-production planning and logistics, vendor liaison, onsite execution, and contribution to post-event wrap-up
• Assist with managing event production timelines to ensure all teams are on schedule
• Assist producer with budget reviews and vendor payouts
• Comprehend the big picture of the overall project in its entirety and make recommendations and adjustments as necessary
• Updating and communicating with Account Manager / Producer throughout the cycle of the project
• Manage timeline of deliverables from end-to-end as well as the budget for the project where applicable
• Effectively communicate with clients while setting expectations throughout the project life cycle
• Lead project coordinators through the project lifecycle and offer guidance where needed
• Work with the Director of Production and Account Manager to execute creative in alignment with the client’s vision for the project
• Creation of run of show and production schedules
• Manage vendors throughout project-cycle including contracting/estimating, advancing in pre-production, execution, and reconciliation
• Lead teams during day-of event support, digitally as well as onsite
• Prepare post-event reports and final reconciliation of tasks for project
• Participate in creative brainstorm meetings and contribute to creative ideation
• Duties on the day of the event include overseeing support staff, including specialists, vendors, talent and speakers/emcee
• Act as event liaison between the client, vendors, and production team
• Monitor delivery of services to ensure contract deliverables are satisfied
• Work with and give guidance to production team involved in event planning and onsite execution
• Create schedules, crew call sheets, etc. for onsite event
• Troubleshoot any problems that may arise during the event
• Other duties as required by producer

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Expected travel up to 50% depending on the nature of events (Virtual vs. Hybrid/Live)
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams
• Experience with virtual meeting and streaming platforms (Zoom, Teams, WebEx, Intrado, Vimeo, YouTube, Big Marker, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication as well as presentation skills
• Ability to utilize resources and work effectively with others as a team player
• Executes and embraces company values and holds others accountable to them
• Flexibility to work overtime, including nights and weekends, on occasion
• Domestic and international travel possible

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Prior experience working with a production house with a focus in the meetings and events business
• Familiarity with SalesForce
• Familiarity with Asana (or other project management software)

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Communications, Business, and/or Production, Liberal Arts, or equivalent combination work experience

TIME COMMITMENT:

Monday through Friday. Some travel may be required. Office hours are 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM. 

edgefactory

LOCATION: Sarasota, FL

About this posting:

We are helping our long-time client, Certified Collectibles Group (CCG), find the right Senior Art Director to join their growing team.

About the company:

The Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) is the world’s leading provider of expert, impartial and tech-enabled services that add value and liquidity to collectibles. Working at CCG is an opportunity to turn a passion for collectibles into a career and to join a growing company within a booming industry. CCG is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida and offers career development & learning, comprehensive benefits & bonus opportunities, domestic and global travel opportunities. Plus, there’s plenty of Florida sunshine and no state income tax!

About the role:

CCG is looking for a Senior Art Director to join our growing in-house creative team. As a leader, visionary and inspiring people person, you’ll be responsible for managing and mentoring a multi-disciplined team; providing creative direction and contributing to growth goals for the company; hiring and developing talent; and participating in special projects. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with other creatives to generate and execute concepts that tell a story, align with our brands and drive results. You’ll see a wide variety of projects through to completion, spanning traditional (ads, collateral, trade shows, etc.), digital and video. Expect a healthy mix of hands-on design and art directing —You’ll also be responsible for creating and developing relationships within CCG and across our partners. And you’ll do it all as part of a tight-knit group of creative professionals who work together and push each other to develop big ideas and deliver compelling work for our brands.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to let your creativity, leadership skills and ambition shine, don’t wait — apply today.

In this role you will:

• Leverage your exceptional eye for creative excellence and your ability to tap into team members’ true potential
• Tap into your impressive and diverse portfolio of work that emphasizes interactive/ experiential creative, as well as branding and traditional communications
• Utilize your interpersonal skills to create meaningful connections to elevate the work, mentor talent and work well with partners
• Lean on your strong management and organizational skills, such as conflict resolution, meeting management and process development
• Be working in a fast-paced corporate environment, working across multiple brands simultaneously
• Be a champion for creative standards across the organization; attention to detail matters

The must haves:

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• 6+ years of professional graphic design/art direction experience
• Demonstrated experience leading a creative team
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Being comfortable with matrixed reporting structure

Preferred qualifications:

• Advertising agency experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree

Position location and travel requirements:

• Lakewood Ranch (Sarasota) Florida – remote candidates welcome to apply!
• Onsite presence in Lakewood Ranch for several days each month is the minimum. Given the importance of nuance and relationships when it comes to creative, more presence within HQ is preferred over less presence within HQ.

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