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Town Hall—a high-growth agency providing digital marketing services to nonprofit and higher education clients-seeks Media Group Director to lead digital media planning and build data-driven insights for higher education and non-profit organizations. This role will report to the Managing Director and will oversee and actively deliver deep, expert analysis of campaign progress and communicate strategic recommendations directly to clients. The selected candidate will demonstrate:

• Analytical skills as they develop strategic media recommendations informed by data
• Attention to detail as they build, optimize, and expand our current media planning process and collaborate with internal and external media partners
• Ability to develop people as they build, nurture, and grow a team of planners
• Strong communication as they communicate sophisticated media concepts and tactics to a variety of stakeholders with varying degrees of media experience and understanding

What You’ll Do

You’ll build and manage a team of digital media strategists/planners and will actively participate in marketing strategy, media planning, and data-driven insight creation for our clients. You’ll build deep bonds with our clients as well as with your cross-discipline internal team.

Our office is located in midtown Manhattan and we are currently working in-office three days per week.

Sample Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Oversee media planning and analytics services within Town Hall
• Manage and mentor a team of media strategists/planners
• Lead the development of high-level media strategies that meet client objectives
• Manage and collaborate with internal and external media partners and vendors
• Build deep bonds with clients by understanding their business and marketing objectives and delivering impactful, cross-platform campaigns

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience working as a digital media planner/director in an advertising/marketing agency
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experience managing, building, and growing a team
• Working knowledge of the following platforms:
• The full suite of products in the Google Ads interface including Search, Video, and Display
• Google Analytics
• Paid social platforms (Meta, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat)
• BI tools (DOMO experience a plus)
• Experience with higher education or nonprofit organizations is a major plus

Benefits:

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Annual Salary: $140-160k
• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, summer Fridays and public holidays
• Paid family leave
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company

We are Town Hall, a mission-driven agency that harnesses the power of digital to do good. We partner with nonprofit and higher education organizations like Meals on Wheels America, No Kid Hungry, Girls Scouts of America, ADL, Harvard, Cornell, and Columbia.

Town Hall is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.

Town Hall

Company Description

Dentsu Creative, is a global creative agency comprised of pioneers and practitioners of lifestyle marketing. We specialize in delivering strategic, business-oriented marketing solutions for leading brands via sport and entertainment, live experiences, retail marketing, enterprise/business-to-business engagement and sponsorship marketing. One of the guiding principles upon which Dentsu Creative was founded is that our people matter – to the work we do and the environment we’ve built. We are committed to constantly evolving, refining and inventing innovative brand engagements through deeper understanding of how people think, work and live their lives. Headquartered in New York City, we have 1,600 employees and 7,000 Brand Ambassadors operating in 32 offices globally, with reach in 19 markets across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Visit Dentsu Creative for more information.

Job Description

The Senior Producer will be responsible for supporting the VP of Experiential Production in helping to lead internal producers and external suppliers on several simultaneous projects. This position will manage/support key client projects, with a ranging scope size, from production brief to implementation. These responsibilities include managing, monitoring, and maintaining the project scope, task timeline, operating budget, required staff/resources, and overall quality of the resulting deliverable. The Senior Producer supports external client relationships and is responsible for overall experiential production satisfaction, quality of service provided by the extended production team, partners or vendors delivering on-time, on-budget completion of agency services. The Senior Producer must be able to sustain relationships with clients and serve as the client’s production marketing partner.

The Senior Producer position serves as an internal Experiential Production team leader and will operate production projects independently but also supervise a team of program managers, project coordinators and production specialists responsible for executional excellence in all client activation and/or event activities. Continue to work with the existing experiential production team to further support an excellence in production performance culture in the department with clear accountabilities and metrics that allow continuous improvement and development. The role provides complete management of all onsite client project needs and is a hands’ on position whenever onsite. Responsible for executing client deliverables based on a written project-specific scope of work (SOW), budget, supplier contracts, venue research and coordination work as well as collaboration with each client/program lead to manage and track project P&L, as well as to deploy necessary production talent on projects.

This position requires a solid background of event production experience in the spirits, beer or wine industry.

Primary Responsibilities

Client Communication and Relationship BuildingUtilizes excellent communication skills to build strong client relationships and deliver all elements of program elements with excellence

• Interfaces at the mid-tier and production executive level, developing and maintaining client relationships; assists in providing long-term perspective for brand and business growth
• Establishes himself/herself as a trusted strategic production business partner to the client
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding and a passion for their client’s industry/business
• Establishes a strong “seat at the table” with the client identifying and seeing through new opportunities
• Works with the VP of Experiential Production to ensure that programs & projects are staffed appropriately
• Ensure the use of “best practices” and effective processes across the agency
• Embodies and reflects agency’s performance-based culture and continues the appropriate leadership tone for team
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., creative, innovation, client service ) to develop strategic production and tactical programming

Communication

• Develops and maintains appropriate levels of communication with the clients, team and senior management
• Ensures that internal communication with immediate team and extended teams (creative, HR, accounting, innovation, vendors suppliers, partners, etc) are clear, concise, effective and timely
• Manages team interaction and develops partnerships with key stakeholders in accordance with brand and company objectives

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborates with agency and in-house client resources and teams – to develop strategic, creative and effective programs
• Agency: Account, Strategy & Planning, Digital and Creative
• Client: Marketing, Sales, Digital and Operations
• Works with direct reports to effectively fulfill on all aspects of client’s business
• Actively participates in brainstorming and idea generation sessions and develops actionable operations plan against identified opportunities

Team Development

• In collaboration with the VP of Experiential Production developed department staff plan, manages the project staff plan to ensure proper balance between client work load and agency financial requirements
• Identifies talent potential and through mentorship, develops program managers, PA’s and motivates team
• Accountable for timely, thorough and effective performance review

Executional Excellence

• Ensures execution of all programs at quality levels that consistently exceed client expectations
• Delivers programs that are on strategy, on time and on budget
• A consistent, measured leader whenever onsite from install, activation and strike including all troubleshooting and issue escalations.
• Procurement of permits, civic documents, structural engineering docs, insurance COI’s, flame certs and other documents needed for a successful event
• Coordination with additional local market experiential producers to ensure smooth activation excellence.
• Working knowledge of the clients existing inventory, inventory management system and related warehouse partners / assets.

Financial Management

• Drives annual Scope of Work process as well as individual Project Scopes
• Proactively manages and forecasts budgets and revenue streams
• Oversees client & program budgets including creating, tracking, billing, reporting and client approvals
• Provides financial input for ROI analyses on past programs and on program elements for future development
• Directs the management of invoices and receivables in accordance with agency policies
• Adheres to agency and client financial reporting and contractual processes

Creative Management

• Responsible for production feasibility vetting of the project creative and supervises all aspects of creative development process from brain storm, idea generation through execution
• Partners with agencies/ clients to ensure innovative, integrated development of consumer insights, trends and knowledge of “what works”

Reporting And Analysis

• Establishes KPIs and/or other appropriate metrics for every program at outset of planning
• Supports the program/project review debriefings – analyzes and evaluates individual program results
• Identifies organic new business opportunities among existing clients, especially as it relates to an integrated approach, and leads appropriate agency approach/response
• Participates and leads in other agency new business activity when timing and approach is applicable

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• MANDATORY experience in the spirits, beer or wine industry.
• Proven leader with the ability to be calm under event pressure
• Strong consumer and target knowledge and understanding
• Excellent organization and communication skills (writing, speaking, listening and expertise in Microsoft Office software and Keynote).
• Timely decision making skills
• Proven track record of hiring and leading staff
• Exude enthusiasm and passion
• Proven negotiation skills experience, especially contract negotiations with suppliers and event organizers
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients by gaining trust and repeated successful delivery of expectations
• Aptitude to define solutions that will generate measurable results for the client
• Demonstrated experience running large engagements with clients or equivalent
• Proven track record of managing multiple clients
• 5-7 years live events, consumer marketing and/or relevant agency experience
• BA/BS or equivalent experience; in marketing a plus

Additional Information

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

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

Company Description

Dentsu Creative, is a global creative agency comprised of pioneers and practitioners of lifestyle marketing. We specialize in delivering strategic, business-oriented marketing solutions for leading brands via sport and entertainment, live experiences, retail marketing, enterprise/business-to-business engagement and sponsorship marketing. One of the guiding principles upon which Dentsu Creative was founded is that our people matter – to the work we do and the environment we’ve built. We are committed to constantly evolving, refining and inventing innovative brand engagements through deeper understanding of how people think, work and live their lives. Headquartered in New York City, we have 1,600 employees and 7,000 Brand Ambassadors operating in 32 offices globally, with reach in 19 markets across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Visit Dentsu Creative for more information.

Job Description

The Senior Producer will be responsible for supporting the VP of Experiential Production in helping to lead internal producers and external suppliers on several simultaneous projects. This position will manage/support key client projects, with a ranging scope size, from production brief to implementation. These responsibilities include managing, monitoring, and maintaining the project scope, task timeline, operating budget, required staff/resources, and overall quality of the resulting deliverable. The Senior Producer supports external client relationships and is responsible for overall experiential production satisfaction, quality of service provided by the extended production team, partners or vendors delivering on-time, on-budget completion of agency services. The Senior Producer must be able to sustain relationships with clients and serve as the client’s production marketing partner.

The Senior Producer position serves as an internal Experiential Production team leader and will operate production projects independently but also supervise a team of program managers, project coordinators and production specialists responsible for executional excellence in all client activation and/or event activities. Continue to work with the existing experiential production team to further support an excellence in production performance culture in the department with clear accountabilities and metrics that allow continuous improvement and development. The role provides complete management of all onsite client project needs and is a hands’ on position whenever onsite. Responsible for executing client deliverables based on a written project-specific scope of work (SOW), budget, supplier contracts, venue research and coordination work as well as collaboration with each client/program lead to manage and track project P&L, as well as to deploy necessary production talent on projects.

This position requires a solid background of event production experience in the spirits, beer or wine industry.

Primary Responsibilities:

Client Communication and Relationship BuildingUtilizes excellent communication skills to build strong client relationships and deliver all elements of program elements with excellence

• Interfaces at the mid-tier and production executive level, developing and maintaining client relationships; assists in providing long-term perspective for brand and business growth
• Establishes himself/herself as a trusted strategic production business partner to the client
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding and a passion for their client’s industry/business
• Establishes a strong “seat at the table” with the client identifying and seeing through new opportunities
• Works with the VP of Experiential Production to ensure that programs & projects are staffed appropriately
• Ensure the use of “best practices” and effective processes across the agency
• Embodies and reflects agency’s performance-based culture and continues the appropriate leadership tone for team
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., creative, innovation, client service ) to develop strategic production and tactical programming

Communication:

• Develops and maintains appropriate levels of communication with the clients, team and senior management
• Ensures that internal communication with immediate team and extended teams (creative, HR, accounting, innovation, vendors suppliers, partners, etc) are clear, concise, effective and timely
• Manages team interaction and develops partnerships with key stakeholders in accordance with brand and company objectives

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborates with agency and in-house client resources and teams – to develop strategic, creative and effective programs
• Agency: Account, Strategy & Planning, Digital and Creative
• Client: Marketing, Sales, Digital and Operations
• Works with direct reports to effectively fulfill on all aspects of client’s business
• Actively participates in brainstorming and idea generation sessions and develops actionable operations plan against identified opportunities

Team Development:

• In collaboration with the VP of Experiential Production developed department staff plan, manages the project staff plan to ensure proper balance between client work load and agency financial requirements
• Identifies talent potential and through mentorship, develops program managers, PA’s and motivates team
• Accountable for timely, thorough and effective performance review

Executional Excellence:

• Ensures execution of all programs at quality levels that consistently exceed client expectations
• Delivers programs that are on strategy, on time and on budget
• A consistent, measured leader whenever onsite from install, activation and strike including all troubleshooting and issue escalations.
• Procurement of permits, civic documents, structural engineering docs, insurance COI’s, flame certs and other documents needed for a successful event
• Coordination with additional local market experiential producers to ensure smooth activation excellence.
• Working knowledge of the clients existing inventory, inventory management system and related warehouse partners / assets.

Financial Management:

• Drives annual Scope of Work process as well as individual Project Scopes
• Proactively manages and forecasts budgets and revenue streams
• Oversees client & program budgets including creating, tracking, billing, reporting and client approvals
• Provides financial input for ROI analyses on past programs and on program elements for future development
• Directs the management of invoices and receivables in accordance with agency policies
• Adheres to agency and client financial reporting and contractual processes

Creative Management:

• Responsible for production feasibility vetting of the project creative and supervises all aspects of creative development process from brain storm, idea generation through execution
• Partners with agencies/ clients to ensure innovative, integrated development of consumer insights, trends and knowledge of “what works”

Reporting and Analysis:

• Establishes KPIs and/or other appropriate metrics for every program at outset of planning
• Supports the program/project review debriefings – analyzes and evaluates individual program results
• Identifies organic new business opportunities among existing clients, especially as it relates to an integrated approach, and leads appropriate agency approach/response
• Participates and leads in other agency new business activity when timing and approach is applicable

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• MANDATORY experience in the spirits, beer or wine industry.
• Proven leader with the ability to be calm under event pressure
• Strong consumer and target knowledge and understanding
• Excellent organization and communication skills (writing, speaking, listening and expertise in Microsoft Office software and Keynote).
• Timely decision making skills
• Proven track record of hiring and leading staff
• Exude enthusiasm and passion
• Proven negotiation skills experience, especially contract negotiations with suppliers and event organizers
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients by gaining trust and repeated successful delivery of expectations
• Aptitude to define solutions that will generate measurable results for the client
• Demonstrated experience running large engagements with clients or equivalent
• Proven track record of managing multiple clients
• 5-7 years live events, consumer marketing and/or relevant agency experience
• BA/BS or equivalent experience; in marketing a plus

Additional Information

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

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

We are seeking a full time Assistant editor who will research, write, and edit beauty and style articles for our new online Beauty Tips. Reporting to the Editor in Charge of content, the ideal candidate is a self-starter passionate about beauty and fashion who will write compelling copy for a variety of brand needs. This role will be an amazing opportunity to help build our empowering and inspiring beauty and style platform. We offer a dynamic and growing Contents Marketing team, with iconic, global beauty brands.

Job Description:

• Pitch, write, and edit original content, including evergreen articles, ecommerce and on trend news
• Create content that engages and empowers with lively headlines and on-trend topics.
• Source industry experts to provide background information and excerpts for roundups, reviews, and how-to articles
• Research and write educational and inspirational beauty articles, including service-driven how-to’s, brand features, buying guides, and more
• Write compelling copy for a variety of brand needs: packaging, retail signage, in-store and educational collateral, web product page content for brand site, FAQ, paid media, video/film scripts, social media, press mailers, and emails
• Use your knowledge of SEO and content development to maximize discoverability for organic search, social media and other platforms
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines

Additional Job Description:

Qualifications

• Strong passion and knowledge of beauty products
• Familiarity with digital publishing
• Excellent writing, proofreading, fact-checking, and editing skills
• Ability to tell stories through engaging copy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with SEO best practices
• Experience with content management platforms; WordPress preferred.
• Bachelors in Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, or related field
• Ability to communicate a brand voice
• Can work both independently and collaboratively
• 3 years writing experience at an online publisher, in the beauty space

For consideration please send resume and portfolio to Director of Recruitment [email protected]

Engage Partners Inc.

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

The Promotions-Special Projects Producer is responsible for writing creative copy, editing videos, and making graphics for NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut promotional campaigns. The Promotions- Special Projects Producer will collaborate cross-departmentally to expand our promotional value via linear and non-linear platforms, including social media, over-the-top media, community initiative and lifestyle programming.

In addition to creating memorable promotions for the station’s marketing, the Promotions-Special Projects Producer will also help execute station events and corporate tentpole programs to achieve positive and productive relations between the duopoly and the community. Responsibilities of this position include planning and coordinating with the News Department, talent participation, and news coverage for all events to serve and advance the stations’ community brand. The position will also work directly with members of the public and specific community groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce strong creative marketing ideas that are primarily TV focused, but are inclusive of our overall multi-platform objectives, including digital & OTT efforts.
• Coordinate and produce station PSAs – e.g. Community Connection updates, division initiatives like Clear the Shelters, Supporting Our Schools etc.
• Assist NBC Connecticut’s lifestyle & entertainment show, “CT Live!” with content idea generation & effective production strategy and execution.
• Edit proficiently in Adobe Creative Suite programs (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, etc.)
• Direct, develop, and coordinate NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut’s relations with local communities in the DMA. Coordinate and execute strategies and programs to achieve positive and productive relations between duopoly and the community. Ensures planning and scheduling is coordinated with News for talent participation and news coverage for all events.
• Act as liaison staff member with affiliated community organizations. Promote station’s programs and image through personal contact with business, industry, and community leaders.
• Manage the stations’ “Snow Monster” vehicle appearances. Work directly with NBC and Telemundo Connecticut meteorologists school appearances. Schedule and travel to local events, lead logistics and on-site activation. Primary lead for Snow Monster merchandise.
• Produce content for social media platforms following digital industry trends (IG, Twitter, FB, TikTok)
• Collaborate with Creative Services team on creation long form content and oversee certain aspects of show production.

Basic Qualifications

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience writing, producing, and editing video for image & topical promotions and participating in station community events.
• Experience in social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a Creative Services department writing, producing, and editing video for image & topical promotions and participating in station community events.
• Exhibit highly conceptual thinking and writing skills. Must be a good storyteller.
• “Hands-on” knowledge of promo editorial process from beginning to end.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and achieve quality results consistently
• Demonstrated excellence in communication and writing skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships
• Superior organizational skills
• Sharp attention to detail
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus, but not required

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be willing to work at the location in West Hartford, CT.
• Ability to work any of a 24/7 shift, holidays, weekends. Must be available to work on some nights and weekends.
• Physical requirements required to perform medium/heavy physical work which includes lifting and carrying remote location equipment (pop up tents, boxes of promotional material, etc.) ranging from 15 pounds to 30 pounds
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Additional Requirements

Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.

Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
NBCUniversal

This role will be an integral part of the team reporting to the Director of Communications and Outreach, and working with the leadership team of CIRI; this position identifies media for topic areas, develops media strategies and relationships, writes relevant content, including bylined articles, as well as other functions, on our important research topics and CIRI’s goals/outcomes.

A key function is to communicate our research and application tools to appropriate audiences (including media) for awareness of our work, its significance, and its impact on protecting health.

The role will require experience with technical content and technical writing expertise with the ability to develop media pitch strategies, stories, and relationship building with key constituencies.

The PR and Amplification Role Responsibilities Include:

• Work in collaboration with the Director of Communications and Outreach and CIRI leadership to execute the roadmap for maintaining CIRI brand positioning both off and online for multiple target audiences and project initiatives
• Ability to develop relevant content for distribution to applicable media (and other) audiences
• Ability to write about technical topics and research while translating the science into actionable steps for viewers/users
• Develop and nurture media relationships with applicable publications and industries while growing CIRI’s media contact list
• Work with outside vendors, as appropriate, to develop media messaging
• Support press release and news alert development and distribute to publications and key writers who may be interested in our research topics
• Organize media interviews with internal and external audiences
• Monitor media response and provide useful information, graphics, imagery
• Monitoring all outreach performance and analytics to guide and inform future media outreach
• Contribute to organizational success by performing other tasks as required

What makes you a great fit:

• University degree with eight years or more of related professional experience in media or public relations
• Four or more years supporting a nonprofit, scientific, or research organization focused on chemical and pollution topics and/or health topics
• Must have media pitching experience and the ability to show work samples and results
• Strong communication with demonstrated ability to translate technical information into meaningful content for multiple audiences
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work proactively
• Works with strategic purpose and approach and leads with a process improvement mindset
• Passion for detail and managing multiple projects
• Demonstrated experience and capability working across multiple communications tools; solid understanding of earned, owned and paid media and the types of content that would be utilized across each
• Ability to manage media relations tools/platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products

Lucas James Talent Partners

Company Description

Valassis, a Vericast business, is a premier marketing solutions company that accelerates profitable revenue growth for the 70,000 businesses it serves directly by influencing consumer purchasing and transaction behavior at scale while engaging with over 120 million households daily. We are recognized as leading providers of incentives, advertising, marketing services, transaction solutions, customer data and cross-channel campaign management, and intelligent media delivery that create millions of customer touch points annually for their clients. For more information, visit http://www.vericast.com or follow Vericast on LinkedIn.

Job Description

Join our AMAZING printing team in Durham NC!

This position works a 12-hour rotating work schedule. Do you enjoy taking advantage of multiple days off during the week? We’ll explain in our initial phone interview.

Job Summary

Operates the delivery end of the press unit (robot) and assists with additional press functions.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains proper market identification, checking mastheads, skid tickets and layouts. Responsible for maintaining proper stack counts throughout the press runs. Operates and maintains the robotic equipment and stacking machines. Stacks signatures and maintains overall quality of skids. Identifies and reports any noticeable print defects to the Head Press Operator, Press Operator, or Supervisor. Monitors product waste and coordinates paper waste removal in the pressroom. Develops job skills and equipment knowledge necessary for level advancement. 70%
• Completes all work assignments during make-readies and other press downtime situations. Assists with the webbing up of the printing press. Keeps presses stocked with needed supplies. Assists with removing waste ink, used printing plates, press-side garbage, skids, slip sheets and plastic packaging. 20%
• Assists with changing slip sheets at the printing units. Assists with manual signature stacking when needed. Assists with cleaning press water systems and changing filters. Performs the Press Operator responsibilities when needed. Assists Head Press Operator and press team in making press-related decisions resulting in performance in the areas of production, waste, and quality. Completes preventive maintenance assignments and initiates work orders. Other duties as assigned. 10%

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

Experience

• 0 – 2 years Relevant Experience (Required)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively within and outside of the department.
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Knowledge of computer software.
• Mechanical Ability – Ability to complete minor repairs on the finishing line equipment.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Desire to learn and complete training levels.
• Ability to work on a team with minimal supervision.
• Must not be afraid to get dirty due to heavy clean-up of ink and dust debris.
• Ability to work a 12 hour rotating shift with overtime requirements.

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE UTILIZED

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of manufacturing software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.

COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS

• Informs Head Press Operator and press team of pertinent information and communicates to other departments as necessary.

DECISION MAKING

• Assists Head Press Operator and press team in making press related decisions resulting in performance in the areas of production, waste and quality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb (steps or ladders up to 25 ft.) or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to chemicals that require special handling and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and hearing protection is required.

Additional Information

Hourly Pay Rate: $18.00

The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level, cost of living, experience, and responsibilities.

Vericast offers a generous total rewards benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401K and generous PTO allowance. A wide variety of additional benefits like life insurance, employee assistance and pet insurance are also available, not to mention smart and friendly coworkers!

At Vericast, we don’t just accept differences – we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
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Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Manager, Publicity and PR is responsible for supporting the Publicity department with Public Relations efforts, including devising, implementing and delivering high impact publicity efforts for Universal Studios Hollywood (USH) and Universal CityWalk (CW) with an emphasis on the Latino market. The Manager, Publicity and PR ensures the efficiency of the department’s daily operations and activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement publicity campaigns based on initiatives to promote USH as a destination for assigned media segments
• Proactively pitch press with creative story angles that drive increased consumer editorial coverage
• Coordinate behind-the-scenes tours and press activities with targeted media to generate positive editorial coverage
• Support PR opportunities to drive increased awareness of the company initiatives, including seasonal and special events
• Daily oversight and direction from Sr. Director on team
• Write press releases as required
• Participate in publicity and marketing brainstorms to contribute to campaigns
• Collaborate with Digital PR Manager and SocialMedia/Content & Engagement team to execute campaign strategy
• Track media coverage on USH and CityWalk for coverage reports
• Archive photos, videos and written press material
• Distribute press materials via Cision; maintain press lists
• Support the team on press event logistics
• Assist with Talent Relations and general functional PR responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $80,000 – $95,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is required; majors in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or other related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of relevant PR experience
• Bilingual in Spanish required; Proven ability to understand and make one’s self understood to all Spanish speaking individuals.
• Must be able to be flexible and available to work evenings and weekends
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact with partner and foster cross-functional teamwork among Marketing & Sales, entertainment and operations
• Be a subject matter expert and having detailed understanding of Marketing & Sales programs

Desired Characteristics

• The ideal candidate will possess a substantive background in destination/entertainment publicity with a critical understanding and experience in public relations efforts and social media strategy
• Must understand digital and new media platforms and how to translate knowledge into creating campaigns for initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large volume of complex work effectively and efficiently
• Strong technical and creative writing skills
• Excellent verbal, written and proofreading skills
• Attention to detail and strong follow-up skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, able to work well with all levels of management
• Must be self-motivated, a quick learner and demonstrate a strong personal desire to achieve results
• A good sense for newsworthy content
• Must be a self-starter and entrepreneurial

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
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Job Title:              Environmental Producer/Reporter

Appointment:           Full Time

Salary:                      Commensurate with Experience

Opening Date:         January 4, 2023

Closing Date:          When filled

To Apply:                  Send a cover letter listing job for which you are applying and contact information to Julie Sanders, Director of Marketing, [email protected] Attach resume. No phone calls or walk-ins.

WTVP ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCER/REPORTER

WTVP, public media for Central Illinois, seeks a producer/reporter to generate environmentally focused content across several platforms. This person should be able to create long and short-format productions for broadcast, digital distribution, print and radio. They should be versed in both videography and editing and will join the station’s award-winning production staff, and they must be a self-starter.

WTVP, the PBS-affiliated station serving Peoria, Bloomington, and Galesburg, Illinois, produces a variety of local programming for both digital platforms and broadcast. Original local programs include historical and topical documentaries, public affairs, performance specials, profiles, fundraising and contract work for outside agencies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop content, research,  write, and produce at least one long-format documentary per year
• Develop content, research, write, and produce short videos for air and social media.
• Develop content, research, and write articles for Peoria Magazine (a subsidiary of WTVP).
• Develop content, research, write and produce audio stories.
• Assist other producers in identifying possible subjects and talent.
• Complete projects on deadline and self-schedule your workload.
• Be able to work with various departments at the station.
• Have a firm knowledge of field production and editing.
• Work within a set budget.
• Maintain communication with managers and donors.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates should have a passion for environmental issues, excellent written, verbal and personal communication skills, and demonstrated knowledge of script writing, editing, computer skills, and working with budgets. Ideally, candidates will have at least four years experience producing/reporting in field and studio environments.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary with benefits including health insurance (65% company paid), ten vacation days, twelve sick days, two personal days, and a 401(k) match up to 5% after six months—salary based on experience.

WTVP is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.  

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Company Description

This job application remains open even when we don’t have roles available. We are always interested in hearing from you! If you would like to be considered, please apply and we will contact you as soon as we have an opening.

The Mill is a global creative partner for agencies, production companies and brands, working across all media channels and platforms.

We are trusted specialists in visual effects, creative technologies and content production Our projects include the creation of digital products and virtual experiences, as well as world class visual effects and video production.

We are a vibrant network of talented artists, producers, directors and creative technologists from multinational backgrounds. We nurture innovation, flexibility and diverse ideas across our studios in London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Berlin and Bangalore. We are all united by one single ambition: To create extraordinary and memorable work that captivates and excites audiences.

We are The Mill. We create the extraordinary.

Job Description

Our global Visual Effects team combines talent with technology, artistry with rigor, the familiar with the fantastic. Our work can be inspiring or invisible, but always unforgettable. From the language of colour to the hand drawn and photo-real, we bring ideas to life through the use of movement, storytelling and timing.

The Mill Los Angeles is currently looking for an experienced Senior Producer to join our commercials production department.

The ideal candidate for this varied and customer-focused role will have a minimum of several years experience in VFX post production. He/she will have an understanding of, and interest in, new trends and developments in the wider field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and high detailed budgets and advising on both high end VFX and fast turnaround adaptation work.
• Plan, coordinate and lead projects from storyboard through to final delivery.
• Ensuring correct scheduling of sessions.
• Manage project negotiation and utilize all resources efficiently.
• Work alongside Leads and creative supervisors to track and manage projects.
• Manage resources and ensure a strong line of communication between teams and all support departments.
• Anticipate and communicate issues to supervisors or department heads.
• Oversee the execution of all masters and final client deliveries.
• Reconciling and billing all costs as per client requirements and internal standards.
• Answering client technical queries or liaising with operators or technical staff to obtain and provide requested information.
• Help to maintain a positive, upbeat and professional atmosphere to each project, being proactive and solution-orientated.
• Lead, advise and train the Junior Production members of the team to ensure ongoing professional advancement.
• Supervise and ensure quality control on all projects and give feedback to appropriate creative, production and operational personnel.
• Monitor and review project demands on creative artists and ensure that they have sufficient support staff and resources for each project.
• Provide ongoing line management during projects, managing the welfare of both creative and production teams.
• Invest and nurture key client relationships, maintaining our current excellent client relationships.
• Research and source new and up and coming directing and creative talent.
• Maintain knowledge of movements within the industry.
• Devise and manage client hospitality events where appropriate.
• Oversee colleagues to ensure that they are building client relationships and sustaining creative partnerships with the company.
• Advise clients on post-production techniques and shooting requirements.
• Monitor and ensure the most effective use of the company’s technical, creative and resources to deliver a successful outcome on projects both locally and internationally.
• Keep abreast of new techniques and equipment available on-site.
• Provide feedback and solutions to technical requirements and project workflow.

Essentials

Qualifications

• Highly organized
• Exemplary time/project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to prioritize conflicting tasks
• Able to remain calm and confident in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work within a team towards a common goal

Technical Skills

• Understanding of common file formats and resolutions
• Experience with Ceta is beneficial

Experience

• 6-7 years minimum experience as a VFX Producer.
• Understanding of, and interest in, new trends and developments in the wider field is
• essential.

Additional Information

The pay range for this full-time staff position is: $110,000 – $150,000 per year, which is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and pursuant to the California Pay Transparency Law.

Interested in working with our team at The Mill? We love connecting with passionate talent, so even if you feel you may not meet the given requirements or your salary expectation is outside the provided pay range, please apply as we may be able to find an opportunity on our team that aligns with your background and career goals.

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TECHNICOLOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Technicolor complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.
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