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Business Development Coordinator
- Marketing & Business Development Department
Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Head of West Coast Business Development
Summary:
- We are looking for a business development coordinator to join our San Francisco, Palo Alto, or Los Angeles office. This position is a combination of hybrid and in-person work. Under the direction of the Head of West Coast Business Development and the California Business Development Managers, the coordinator will support a variety of marketing and business development initiatives to secure new clients, strengthen existing relationships, and increase the visibility of the firm.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, marketing, or communications.
- Very strong attention to detail, accuracy and organization – must be able to work in a thorough, diligent, and proactive manner.
- Strong time and project management skills; ability to prioritize and work within tight deadlines.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel within the organization.
- Highly motivated, with demonstrated creativity, initiative, and ability to work collaboratively.
- Experience with technology and software for marketing, including the MS Office Suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), document management systems (iManage), CRM (especially Salesforce platform), marketing research resources (such as Capital IQ, Monitor Suite, etc.), and other marketing applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Head of West Coast BD and CA BD Managers to support the development and execution of the California Initiative’s strategic plan.
- Support the planning, execution, and follow-up of firm events, including seminars, webinars, CLE programs, and social events. Tasks include organizing program logistics, preparing invitations, handout materials, and other event communications, monitoring RSVPs, and preparing post-event reports.
- Provide BD support to select practices and industry groups – namely, Technology Industry, Artificial Intelligence & Internet of Things, Class Action Litigation, Technology & Communications Regulatory, Music, and Entertainment & Media.
- Record client development activities, efforts, and results in department-wide tracking database. Support the team in various business development tracking and reporting requests.
- Provide support for CLE programs, including assistance with presentation materials, CLE credits and certificates.
- Coordinate the production and distribution of internal and external practice and industry group communications and content, including but not limited to client alerts, event invitation lists and invitations, and marketing collateral such as brochures.
- Perform market research and collaborate with the firm’s Marketing Research Team as needed, to compile information for use with client targeting, client events and meetings, and other projects.
- Coordinate sponsorships and related ads and deliverables.
- Coordinate regular internal practice and industry group meetings, agendas, and follow-up action items.
- Provide onsite support for firm events as needed.
- Duties and Responsibilities (continued):
- Assist with additional firm-wide Marketing and Business Development Department projects and responsibilities as needed.
- Timely and regular attendance, with an expectation of three days per week in the office. Willingness to work overtime when needed.
Bernard Nickels & Associates
Type: Contract (W2 ONLY – NO C2C/C2H)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until 2/5/2025
Location: Glendale, CA -OR- Santa Monica, CA (HYBRID role)
Schedule: M-F, 40 hours per week
Pay Range: $64 to $74 per hour
OVERVIEW: Our well-known digital entertainment client is seeking a Senior Digital Product Manager to join their team to focus on building world-class digital experiences for their national and local news brands. Our client is a leading global news organization that delivers the world’s most important stories to millions of viewers and readers daily. Committed to providing accurate, unbiased, and impactful news across digital platforms, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our client’s digital offerings while developing groundbreaking digital products.
As a member of the team, you will collaborate closely with engineers, designers, business
development, sales, marketing, editorial and external partners to lead in creating and optimizing
digital experiences that engage and inform our audience. This role is ideal for someone who is
collaborative, passionate about UX, curious about marketplace trends and has demonstrated an ability to build and support premier products with a strong interest for digital media. If you are eager to develop cutting-edge digital products and help shape the future of news delivery,
we want to hear from you!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and communicate a clear product plan for a national television network’s News’ digital products, aligned with the team’s goal to leverage technology that enhances storytelling, creativity, and unbiased journalism.
• Lead the end-to-end product development process, from concept to launch, working
collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative digital solutions.
• Gather user research and insights to inform product optimizations and new product development.
• Manage product roadmaps and documentation; issue resolution tasks and change management to prioritize features and deliver product improvements based on user needs, business goals and market trends.
• Partner with News stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of product initiatives.
• Champion user-centric design principles to create intuitive and user-friendly digital products.
• Utilize data analytics tools to derive insights and support data-driven decision-making for
product optimization.
• Oversee the quality and reliability of ABC News’ digital products through testing, bug tracking,
and continuous improvement efforts.
• Keep stakeholders up to date on project progress and address feedback, questions, and concerns.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA or BS from a four-year accredited college or university
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience working in a consumer-oriented digital space with direct
product management experience.
• Strong understanding of digital technologies, platforms, and content delivery.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Exemplary written and communication skills with the ability to motivate and align a team on a
product vision.
• Personality suited to handle responsibility, leadership, and deadlines under pressure.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a passion for problem-solving.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and innovative environment.
• Accustomed to driving results in collaborative, cross-functional environments with minimal
instruction or oversight.
• Experience with scrum and software development cycle.
• Passion for news, digital media, and storytelling.
Bernard Nickels & Associates
Type: Contract (W2 ONLY – NO C2C/C2H)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until 2/5/2025
Location: New York, NY (HYBRID role)
Schedule: M-F, 40 hours per week
Pay Range: $64 to $74 per hour
OVERVIEW: Our well-known digital entertainment client is seeking a Senior Digital Product Manager to join their team to focus on building world-class digital experiences for their national and local news brands. Our client is a leading global news organization that delivers the world’s most important stories to millions of viewers and readers daily. Committed to providing accurate, unbiased, and impactful news across digital platforms, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our client’s digital offerings while developing groundbreaking digital products.
As a member of the team, you will collaborate closely with engineers, designers, business
development, sales, marketing, editorial and external partners to lead in creating and optimizing
digital experiences that engage and inform our audience. This role is ideal for someone who is
collaborative, passionate about UX, curious about marketplace trends and has demonstrated an ability to build and support premier products with a strong interest for digital media. If you are eager to develop cutting-edge digital products and help shape the future of news delivery,
we want to hear from you!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and communicate a clear product plan for a national television network’s News’ digital products, aligned with the team’s goal to leverage technology that enhances storytelling, creativity, and unbiased journalism.
• Lead the end-to-end product development process, from concept to launch, working
collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative digital solutions.
• Gather user research and insights to inform product optimizations and new product development.
• Manage product roadmaps and documentation; issue resolution tasks and change management to prioritize features and deliver product improvements based on user needs, business goals and market trends.
• Partner with News stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of product initiatives.
• Champion user-centric design principles to create intuitive and user-friendly digital products.
• Utilize data analytics tools to derive insights and support data-driven decision-making for
product optimization.
• Oversee the quality and reliability of ABC News’ digital products through testing, bug tracking,
and continuous improvement efforts.
• Keep stakeholders up to date on project progress and address feedback, questions, and concerns.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA or BS from a four-year accredited college or university
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience working in a consumer-oriented digital space with direct
product management experience.
• Strong understanding of digital technologies, platforms, and content delivery.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Exemplary written and communication skills with the ability to motivate and align a team on a
product vision.
• Personality suited to handle responsibility, leadership, and deadlines under pressure.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a passion for problem-solving.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and innovative environment.
• Accustomed to driving results in collaborative, cross-functional environments with minimal
instruction or oversight.
• Experience with scrum and software development cycle.
• Passion for news, digital media, and storytelling.
Bernard Nickels & Associates