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We are looking for an energetic, organized and self driven individual to join our talented team. Your job would be to coordinate between the clients and the animation team to ensure a smooth, clear process throughout different types of animation projects. Building schedules and revising them is a big part of the role and the ability to see the bigger picture is important. Ideal candidates have two or more years of experience with animation or post cooridantion.

SNAP Animation

Job Description

As a Live Associate Producer at Ubi MTL, you oversee the development and operation of live game features and services. Owner of the Road to Live timeline and deliverable, you are accountable for the quality of the live experience once the game is in the hand of the player, prior and after launch; the acquisition, retention and monetization while following the game/brand strategy; the deployment of new connected features and services while managing the cost of operation.

Reporting to the Producer/Senior Producer, you will collaborate with the development team as well as with internal and external services providers (IT, Marketing, Business, 3rd party’s operator, 1st parties, etc.) to ensure the development, availability and quality of the connected experience for the player.

What you’ll do

Production Management

• Gather feature requests from all stakeholders;
• Create a detailed roadmap for the online game features and services required to run the game;
• Supervise the development of required online services and features, web site, companion app and other connected components of the game experience;
• Supervise the development of efficient processes and tools to deploy and operate the game, features and services;
• Challenge and support the game producer, creative director, Business and Marketing to ensure the quality of the connected game experience;
• Identify project risks and contingency plans;
• Supervise and assist all teams in post launch content creation.

Business & Marketing relations

• Act as liaison between Marketing, Business and Development parties in order to triage and prioritize support needs, dev request and schedule new releases and events;
• Gather, validate and act upon MAU, DAU and CCU, estimates and live, to ensure proper actions and planning;
• Plan and create events for the game;
• Participate in the definition and challenge the ARM strategy; support and articulate it;
• Enforce Ubisoft guidelines in regards to payment provider choices and technologies per region;
• Define, monitor and act upon KPI to improve player experience and ARM.

Operation

• Ensure the constant availability of the game and its services;
• Monitor Player issues and define the actions to be taken;
• Participate in the definition and manage live events/milestone schedule and release (closed and public Alpha/Beta/Other, Launch and patches, etc.) while managing the cost of operations;
• Organize and coordinate the post launch support with the different service providers (CS, CRM, tech, infra, operators, etc.).

Human Resources

• Evaluate the needs of the team in terms of resources and jobs, and ensure that these are met, maintain a good standard of commitment and team motivation to create a work environment that promotes productivity;
• Act as a coach to team managers and ensure that they are adequately trained;
• Participate in the identification of key employees of his team and succession.
• Carry out all other related tasks.

What You Bring

Qualifications

• Multi-disciplinary development experience;
• Knowledge of Ubisoft structure and departments (a plus);
• Experience in shipping and operating game titles with connected features and services (a plus);
• Capacity to make important decisions in highly stressful situations;
• Capacity to take leadership and maintain an efficient team in emergencies;
• Problem solving;
• Strong communication skills;
• Know how to delegate and bring awareness Online concepts and associated technologies.

About Us

Creating the unknown since 1997. At Ubisoft Montreal, we’re united by a common goal: to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. We develop iconic franchises that engage millions around the world, like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Rainbow Six, Watch Dogs – and, well, we can’t disclose all our secrets just yet.

Our biggest strength is – and always will be – our people: the immensely talented team members surrounding, supporting, and producing the high-quality games that have made our studio what it is today.

When you join Ubi MTL, you’ll discover a workplace that sparks inspiration and connection: an environment with a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We offer a collaborative space that provides career advancement, a host of learning opportunities, and meaningful benefits centred on well-being. Here, our shared desire to dream big, take risks, and constantly improve contributes to the innovation and boundary-pushing that ultimately leads to our collective success.
Ubisoft Montréal

Company Description

Shopify is a leading global commerce company, providing trusted tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business of any size. Shopify makes commerce better for everyone with a platform and services that are engineered for reliability, while delivering a better shopping experience for consumers everywhere. Shopify powers millions of businesses in more than 175 countries and is trusted by brands such as Allbirds, Gymshark, PepsiCo, Staples, and many more.

Job Description

Shopify’s Broadcast Team focuses on providing video services at Shopify, in both live and recorded formats. We are looking for a producer that is comfortable with tight deadlines, and balancing big picture strategic thinking with razor-sharp attention to detail. The ideal candidate is passionate about video production, an extremely versatile communicator, and is comfortable managing projects.

Responsibilities:

• Producing videos and live streams for internal and external-facing audiences.
• Exploring innovative ways to produce video content and live streamed events at Shopify
• Defining the production requirements and turning them into executable task lists using project management tools.
• Leading project teams and communicating production requirements
• Building live stream Run of Shows and helping manage live production.
• Provide creative direction, scripting or road mapping
• Meet with internal stakeholders to bring event/video ideas to reality.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of all areas of video production (pre-production, acquisition, post-production, etc); able to understand project process and jump into any problem along the way
• Proficiency at managing productions and teams, prioritizing work, sharing context, and assigning workback schedules & deadlines.
• Experience working with live production, fast-paced environments, and understanding the workflow of live events and shows
• Strong ability to communicate, document decisions, and outline processes
• Strong organizational skills with documents, calendars, and assets
• The ability to prioritize competing demands
• A critical eye for quality assurance and an understanding of how to address pitfalls
• The ability to work quickly to meet deadlines and stay on top of an ever-changing list of deliverables

Additional Information

To be considered for this role, please send us a portfolio to show off your skills OR a quick paragraph telling us a little bit more about one of your favorite projects and the role you played. You can attach these to your resume as a PDF or add them to the “Message to the Hiring Manager” box.

This posting will close at 11:59 pm MDT on April 24th, 2022. We know that applying to a new role takes a lot of work and we truly value your time. Successful candidates can expect to hear back by 5 pm MDT May 9th, 2022.

Shopify is now permanently remote, and we’re working towards a future that is digital by design. That location you see above? Consider it merely an example of hundreds of potential locations Shopify is hiring. Learn more here: https://www.shopify.com/careers/work-anywhere

Our belief is that a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion enables us to truly make commerce better for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Please take a look at our Sustainability Reports to learn more about Shopify’s commitments to our communities, and our planet.

At Shopify, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team – so if your experience is this close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

Shopify is now permanently remote, and we’re working towards a future that is digital by design. That location you see above? Consider it merely an example of hundreds of potential locations Shopify is hiring. Learn more here: https://www.shopify.com/careers/work-anywhere

• NOTE: Some of our workspace operation roles are required to remain onsite, please confirm with your recruiter.

Shopify

Job: Executive Producer, Content Works – Healthing.ca

About Content Works:

Content Works is Postmedia’s award-winning full-service branded content studio. We tap into the expertise of our advertising professionals, digital marketing experts, producers and content creators to craft compelling stories that drive our clients’ business goals and connect with readers. Our branded articles are also published in the pages of Postmedia’s iconic titles such as the National Post, Financial Post, Vancouver Sun, Montreal Gazette and Toronto Sun as well as on innovative digital content channels like Driving.ca, TheGrowthOp and Healthing.ca.

The Opportunity:

The Executive Producer, Content Works – Healthing.ca is responsible for overseeing the execution of multimedia branded content campaigns on Healthing.ca. Reporting to the Director of Content Works, this individual has a comprehensive understanding of medical sciences and the ability to oversee the development of content that engages with readers and is scientifically accurate. The Executive Producer should also have a strong knowledge of marketing strategies and best practices for pharmaceutical industry clients and Advertising Standards Council compliance.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with the Director, Content Works and other Executive Producers to evolve the capabilities, strategy and production of Content Works to align with Postmedia’s strategic initiatives;
• Define and lead Content Works’ strategy to produce best-in-class health and medical content for custom content opportunities inside and outside the Postmedia Network;
• Support the development of health/medical content across a variety of channels;
• Manage the regulatory review process (ASC) and ensure all projects have complete and accurate referencing and meet regulatory requirements;
• Assist Healthing.ca sales and business development units in pitching high-value strategic commercial content initiatives, both on- and off-network, in a variety of formats;
• Provide oversight and review of layout/graphic content to ensure that it is accurate and aligns with the scientific content;
• Lead and develop a team of freelance medical writers;
• Implement processes to ensure consistent writing and referencing style and quality standards;
• Identify opportunities for innovation and diversification of health/medical content creation;
• Assist in the creation of an analytics suite for Postmedia commercial content producers to empower and scale data-driven storytelling;
• Identify net-new content products/offerings and mobilize sales teams to engage advertisers;
• Champion the development and integration of new content formats (audio, video, interactive) as part of Postmedia’s content marketing suite of products.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or an equivalent, as well as a degree in a related medical sciences field;
• Expert command of written and spoken English;
• Experience with written, video, and interactive content production, and their respective best practices, workflows, and capabilities;
• Exceptional medical writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific concepts into compelling messaging that is palatable to a consumer audience, and to adapt content to various channels while supporting brand goals;
• Ability to synthesize business goals into compelling editorial strategy for both B2B and B2C projects;
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in medical communications (medical education, pharmaceutical advertising, etc.) in an agency setting, ideally with regular client exposure within the pharmaceutical/life sciences sector;
• Strong knowledge of ASC compliance and approval process;
• Working knowledge of SEM, SEO, and WordPress; understanding of email, mobile, social and web design principles; knowledge of best practices within the content marketing industry;
• Knowledge of audience metrics and social amplification techniques;
• Experience managing editorial calendars and multiple projects with conflicting deadlines;
• An existing network of health/medical freelance content creators, or the ability to find and nurture one;
• Knowledge of project management techniques is an asset;
• Proficient in all major business software applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel);
• Excellent client service skills, ability to deliver client and stakeholder satisfaction in measurable ways;
• Professional demeanour and ability to work well under pressure;
• A motivated team player and self-starter with superior communication skills and a strong desire to compete and succeed.

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Postmedia Network Inc.

CANADA-WIDE OPEN CALL FOR BI-RACIAL FEMALE FOR FEATURE FILM!

CANADA-WIDE OPEN CALL FOR BI-RACIAL FEMALE FOR FEATURE FILM!

Pay Rate: $831.50/shoot day for approx 19 shoot day

Age Range: 16-18 years old
ACTRA – NON-UNION