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Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you’re driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We’re in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

In this role, our Marketing Communications Manager will champion and own growth, profit, and share for our Stouffers Business by leading the mining of consumer insights that create a sustainable competitive advantage. Primary responsibilities include setting communications strategy and optimizing the marketing mix to drive engagement across our consumers’ decision journeys.

In this role you’ll lead communications strategy development, and execution across the marketing mix (Digital, PR, TV/CTV, promotions, etc.); where cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders like Sales, Finance, Media & Social as well as external agency partners is paramount in order to plan breakthrough consumer experiences and disrupt the status quo.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong understanding of foundational tools across the portfolio and ensure relevance of each brand’s identity, essence, vision, mission, and core values
• Obsess over consumers’ enduring motivations, cultural context, and the business landscape; leverages marketplace data and trends to more deeply understand behavioral drivers of our categories’ consumers and/or a particular consumer segment
• Design personalized consumer experiences and tell compelling stories wherever and whenever content is consumed by leveraging global and affiliates assets; brings the purpose of our brands to life with breakthrough creative in service of unlocking business growth
• Produce continuous growth out of total demand generation dollars; pursue new breakthrough ideas and refreshes our brands for the modern era in both creative expression and media mix
• Work with internal teams and external creative / media agencies to develop marketing strategies and plans that increase awareness, penetration and / or purchase frequency
• Optimize PFME investment and continuously manage for results
• Manage total division creative and media agencies relationship
• Lead digital evolution on search, CRM and direct to consumer test and learn.
• Partner with Sales and Customers to execute best-in-class strategy and win the sale in an omni-channel environment; understands how to maximize the business at retail and collaborates to deliver results
• Manage projects on time and on budget as well as exhibits decision-making abilities around investment alternatives that mitigate risk and maximize return
• Demonstrate and coach on critical thinking by analyzing data and synthesizing learning into insights, strategic direction and action to drive innovation in media mix decisions and strong business results
• Provide day-to-day coaching to direct reports and build management routines that unlock high performance. Inspiring each direct report by defining clear expectations, regularly evaluating performance and provide clear feedback, training and support.
• Champion Nestlé’s Ways of Winning (Speed, Agility, Collaboration, and Courage) with direct reports and colleagues, leading by example to motivate and inspire direct reports and cross-functional teams supporting the brand to win with consumers

Requirements and Minimum Education:

• Minimum 5 years Brand Marketing experience
• BS/BA required
• Must have achieved proven results developing strategic brand / product plans, such as communication campaigns and commercialization strategies that break from the category and drive sales across various marketing communications disciplines including advertising, PR, digital, social, shopper marketing, consumer promotions, etc.
• Strong drive for results and ability to display leadership, decision-making and analytical skills, effective communication, strategic thinking, self-motivation, and a passion for the consumer
• Project Management experience, with a proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams and external agency partners, with a strong sense of urgency/bias for action.
• Deep understanding of total commercial spend and key P&L drivers; experience managing complex consumer marketing budget and media investment decisions
• Adaptability and flexibility to meet changing marketplace dynamics and priorities

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in Food & Beverages / Consumer Packaged Goods Industry (CPG)
• 2 years of people leadership experience
• MBA/MS Degree

Requisition ID: 195538

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It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you’ve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, timely news that’s important to the local communities we serve.

Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news and 9 regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.

The Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings,
weekends and holidays.

Being on our team means … You’re ready to inspire and be inspired! You’re passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You’re fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities. You’re nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

What we’re looking for: Spectrum News is launching a new national news product which will stream 24×7 on a new OTT platform. Spectrum News is in search of a Producer who will create newscasts as part of a national editorial team. Our national news puts impactful, not sensational, stories and information into context to demonstrate to viewers how their lives are connected to domestic and world events.

The Associate Producer, National News will work with Executive Producers and Producers in the production of live and recorded national newscasts. The AP will be responsible for researching, pitching and writing stories for newscasts. The Associate Producer will also be responsible for contributing to special reports and series.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Write news stories for an assigned show and/or newscast, ensuring content is factually correct and written in a clear and concise conversational style.
• Perform writing and editing functions including use of graphics
• Collaborate with Executive Producers and Producers
• Solve the challenges that come with dynamic news coverage
• Generate story and coverage ideas on a daily and long-term basis
• Participate in shooting, scripting and editing, as directed
• Follow through on all assignments meeting required deadlines
• Fill-in producing shows and newscasts as needed
• Work in a computerized newsroom environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Impeccable editorial judgment
• Proficient in video editing and use of graphics
• Must have a passion for news and storytelling
• Knowledge of current events and industry trends
• Knowledge of social media platforms
• Must be able to work quickly and accurately while juggling multiple tasks and priorities
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel throughout organization
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to anticipate situations, meet strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple priorities
• Pro-active with demonstrated enthusiasm in dealing with breaking news and high-stress situations
• Ability to effectively train others
• Must adhere to attendance guidelines
• Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
• Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and basic non-linear editing systems preferred

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field preferred or comparable television work experience
• 2+ years of producing experience in television news
• National news experience preferred

Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude! Roles may require the following:

• Overtime may be required to meet deadlines
• Varying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news coverage requirements
• Provide 24×7, 365 days per year, on-call support. May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not limited to equipment and power failures, loss of contracted services, storms or severe weather, and schedule conflicts

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JOB SUMMARY
The Show Producer will be responsible for executing live daily studio programs from the control room. This role will work closely with both the Line Producers, Senior Producers, Coordinating Producers as well as all studio, and control room crew and staff to execute live studio programs across all networks (SportsNet, SportsNet LA and News) as assigned. The role seeks a calm, organized director who works well under pressure and treats co-workers with respect and positive energy even in the most stressful and pressure filled moments – and will instill that in those around him/her.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct live and/or recorded studio-based programs for Regional Sports Networks as well as News Programs as assigned.
• Perform typical functions during production such as confering and cueing crew, talent, etc. in collaboration with show producers, etc.
• Establish pace of programs and sequences of scenes according to time requirements and talent and set accessibility.
• Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.
• Monitor post-production processes to ensure studio shows are delivered to master control correctly.
• Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
• Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaison between dissenting parties when necessary.
• Consult with writers, producers, or talent about script changes,, etc. to create final drafts.
• Study and research formats/scripts to determine how they should be directed.
• Provide Operations Management with feedback and work evaluation of all control room and studio personnel.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee may also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the senior production and other management as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Experience working as Show Director and Associate Director for live studio programs.
• Live event directing experience is a plus.
• Able to perform well under pressure, manage breaking news situations, meet strict deadlines, and respond quickly to changes.
• Must have ability to handle various tasks simultaneously, organize, prioritize, make decisions and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines.
• Solid knowledge base and experience managing production staff.
• In-depth crew experience working in live TV.
• Strong story-based journalistic instincts and skills and the ability to bring that out in others.
• Experience creating, guiding and then reviewing each production for improvement and growth.
• High organizational skills
• Thorough knowledge of operation and office policies and procedures. Must have ability to handle various tasks simultaneously, organize, prioritize, make decisions and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field, or equivalent work experience is a plus but priority will be given to experience.

Related Work Experience

• 8+ years television sports/news production experience.
• Experience with Dalet newsroom systems preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel depending upon project need. Valid passport preferred

Leadership/Staff Accountability:

• 3+ years Manager+: Delegates authority to carry out work of a unit to subordinate supervisors or managers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, leadership skills, news judgment, computer skills, ability to make decisions and work under pressure.
• Creative and respectively assertive.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Able to work flexible hours, nights, holidays and weekends.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Flexible during times of change.
• Must be willing and able to learn, understand, and grow with the business.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.

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