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POSITION SUMMARY:
A strong self-starter with experience managing top-tier video and mobile games. The Sr. Manager of Digital Product Marketing is responsible for developing and implementing product marketing plans for all gaming digital titles in various business models including F2P with Live Ops. Candidate should have solid business acumen, cross functional leadership skills, experience working with licensors, ability to multi-task numerous projects, be highly organized and be a team player and desire to manage the digital titles for one of the most successful TCGs in the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop comprehensive strategies and execute all aspects of the marketing plans for the launch and post launch such as major updates and anniversaries of digital game portfolio. This includes, but not limited to, target market identification and analysis, budgeting, category and competitive analysis, with a focus on new user acquisition and strong ROI.
• Communicate frequently with the production & promotion teams in Japan to keep your marketing plan updated with the latest Live-Ops schedule & content.
• Collaborate with the Card Business department to improve integration of various programs within official TCG digital channels and events, such as social media campaigns, influencer marketing, and offline Organized Play initiatives and events.
• Work with SVP, product development, Mobile Digital Marketing team (who runs digital ads in-house) and external agencies to ensure that all marketing materials (marketing assets, ad creative, online marketing, etc.) are developed to support marketing plans and sales goals, and are completed on time and within budget.
• Assist with the implementation of cross-promotional opportunities with other licensees.
• Build and maintain relationships with all first party: Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, and Steam.
• Coordinating with other KDE offices to align marketing strategies and promotions for our digital properties.
• Evaluate the results of all marketing plans by soliciting post-mortem feedback from sales, product development, and external agencies. Shared results will include such items as what worked and what did not, as well as recommendations for future marketing plans surrounding the titles.
• Obtain necessary approvals for all marketing-related activities to ensure compliance with licensors, first-parties, etc.
• Work with Product Manager – Digital on strategy and execution of marketing plans
• Work with Product Manager – Digital on direction for Social Media, Website and Influencer programs to grow our digital brands
• Provide weekly reports outlining the progress of all marketing plans
• Manage content rating board submissions to obtain Rating in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
• Experience with marketing licensed products.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing tools and techniques using SNS.
• One or more years of work experience in digital marketing for mobile games or Apps.
• Must have good organizational skills and be very detail oriented
• Must be a self-starter, work well in a fast-paced environment, be flexible, and possess a can-do attitude and able to think two steps ahead.
• Personal initiative and sound business judgment required to identify, evaluate and respond to job needs.
• Must possess excellent project management skills to effectively track multiple deliverables across functional areas and timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to think creatively, identify problems, and offer solutions • Excellent oral and written communication skills to write product copy. Must be comfortable speaking to all levels of management.
• Professional, with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate ability to multi-task in a high-stress environment.
• Proven ability to work with various personality types and work styles in a multicultural environment.
• Speaking multiple languages is a plus. English is required, and Japanese is a plus
• Strong presentation skills
• Passion for video games

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience of at least 10 years.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in marketing video games, including mobile, live, and console games, and/or digital entertainment industries.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS THAT ARE A PLUS
• Experience with esports and influencer marketing activations
• Passion for game brands
• Creative writing skills

Salary: $150,000.00- $170,000.00/Year
 
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Join the Party at WickedBall Chicago: Where Social Media Meets Epic Events!

*Please be sure to read the full description before applying!

• Hello, dynamic go-getters! Are you a digital expert with a flair for creating buzzworthy content? Ever imagined a workspace where creativity, fun, and strategy collide? Your dream gig is right here at WickedBall Chicago.

Discover WickedBall: We’re the game-changers in indoor entertainment. Dive into the world of Bubble Soccer, Archery Tag, Nerf Battles, Laser Tag, and Dodgeball. As we gear up for even more exhilarating escapades, we’re on the lookout for a vibrant individual who’s ready to juggle the fun and the functional.

Your Role in the Spotlight:

• Digital Dynamo: Craft captivating daily posts, from hilarious memes to engaging stories. Be the maestro of our digital realm, orchestrating content that resonates and captivates.
• Communication Connoisseur: Handle incoming calls, manage leads, and weave your magic to foster fresh relationships. Here, cold calls turn into warm conversations.
• Sales and Strategy Sensation: Collaborate with our stellar team to set and smash targets, conjure groundbreaking marketing strategies, and elevate the WickedBall brand to celestial heights.
• Event Maestro: Ensure every WickedBall event is not just an event, but an experience. One that has everyone raving.

Job Description – Social Media and Events Manager

Objective

The Social Media and Events Manager is responsible for driving revenue through effective management of social media platforms and event coordination. This role focuses on content creation, customer engagement, and event planning to meet and exceed company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media (50-75% of time)

• Develop and execute a social media strategy across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Create daily content including posts, reels, stories, and videos.
• Engage with customers by responding to comments and messages.
• Analyze performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed.
• Coordinate with marketing for promotional campaigns and sales initiatives.

Event Management (25-50% of time)

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate both in-house and mobile events.
• Handle reservations, deposits, and invoicing.
• Manage event staff and liaise with assistant managers for smooth operations.
• Respond to inquiries via calls, emails, and text messages.
• Maintain a CRM system for customer and event tracking.

General

• Collaborate with upper management for strategic planning.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on sales and social media metrics.
• Foster a positive work environment and team culture.
• Maintain positive brand reputation for the company.
• Maintain store cleanliness, and equipment management.
• Manage store inventories and procurement for supplies
• Participate in ongoing self-development and training.
• May require travel and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social media management and event planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Performance Metrics

• Follow up on all incoming leads daily in a timely fashion.
• Respond to customer comments and messages.
• Increase customer engagement on social media.
• Daily social media posts across all platforms.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly revenue goals.
• Maintain a minimum of 2x ROI on investment in you.

Perks of Being a WickedBaller:

• Rewarding Remuneration: A competitive base salary with the cherry on top – uncapped commissions and bonuses from your stellar events and Social Media post! Get paid for every event you create and close!
• Sky’s the Limit: Show us your prowess, and you might just be the next big thing leading our vibrant crew.
• All Work and All Play: Team outings, a relaxed work vibe, and an environment that celebrates every day. This isn’t just a job; it’s a way of life.

Are You the WickedBaller We’re Searching For?:

• Bursting with energy, ambition, and a vision for a thrilling career.
• A digital expert, adept at creating and editing content that’s not just seen but shared.
• A knack for sales and events or an eager beaver ready to dive in and learn.
• Flexible for some weekend action because the fun never stops.
• Physically fit to move around (those Bubble Soccer balls aren’t feather-light!) and possessing a clean driving record.
• Not just looking for a job, but a thrilling adventure.

If you’re itching to leap into an exhilarating journey straight out of college, to make waves and have an absolute blast doing it, WickedBall Chicago is your arena. Take your best shot and connect with us!

Do you have a portfolio of work ? Let us know!

If you do not have experience with creating good social media content, interested in working hands on in our facility with events, or comfortable making sales calls for the events, then this is NOT the job for you. This is NOT your typical 9-5 🙂

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35,000.00 + Commissions, Bonuses and tips! ( Additional $15,000-$30,000/year)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lombard, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What attracted you to this position?
• This position is measured by its performance, is that something your comfortable with? We do have financial goals to hit each month.
• Why do you think you’re the best fit for the job?
• Is your availability open? This is a very hands on position because of our events.
• Do you have any links to your work?

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

WickedBallChicago

This position can be located in Austin, TX or remote will also be considered.

Simpler Trading, the premier provider of Trading Education in the marketplace, is in search of a Product Manager to join the team. At Simpler Trading, we are on a mission to educate our clients and ensure their financial success by creating the most enduring sources of quality, tried-and-applied content in the trading industry. Behind every webinar and learning platform sits a dedicated team of entrepreneurial-minded fintechies responsible for creating and delivering tangible trading ideas in real-time to our subscribed members. As a Simpler employee we guarantee no day at the office will be the same, but we promise that you will always be challenged and supported in your role.

Our Product Manager will be a member of the Product & Platform team and report directly to the Head of Product and Platform. This position will own the entire product lifecycle for Simpler Trading’s membership platform which includes subscriptions, live streaming, e-commerce fulfillment and content management. The Product Manager will be an active leader in the engineering scrum team and partner with the executive leadership team and department leads to define product requirements, prioritize the company’s backlog, and drive successful releases.

What You’ll Do

• Develop a strong understanding of Simpler Trading’s business and its fundamentals
• Partner with stakeholders to shape the product roadmap, inform priorities, and plan sprints
• Create product requirements, acceptance criteria, and testing plans
• Find workable solutions to current infrastructure and product limitations
• Craft customer and internal UX through wireframing and/or mockups
• Attend Agile ceremonies, including standups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, production releases, and sprint demos to represent your products through the development lifecycle
• Work closely with the scrum master and engineering teams to facilitate delivery of product initiatives
• Lead internal and external user acceptance testing
• Create release notes, release comms, and training materials where needed
• Design product and performance KPIs and work cross-functionally to build out product analytics
• Monitor product engagement and adoption with a focus on reducing subscription churn
• Work with marketing to support paid media and campaigns
• Conduct market and user research and leverage our Ambassador group to identify product iterations
• Take on responsibility for Simpler Trading’s NextGen project as you gain expertise and ownership of the product

Who You Are

• 3 years of experience in B2C/B2B SaaS or consumer e-commerce
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including developers and marketers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional process and project management skills
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and project management tools
• Strong desire to represent our members’ needs in the product management process
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. marketing, business, computer science)

Experience That Goes the Extra Mile

• Interest and a working knowledge of financial markets; stocks, options, and futures trading; day-trading strategies
• Experience using quantitative and qualitative insights to inform growth strategy, roadmap, and prioritization
• Experience with Jamstack, headless e-commerce, WordPress/WooCommerce, business intelligence platforms (Qlik/PowerBI), and SQL (Snowflake)
• Experience in trading and/or content-driven, subscription businesses
• FinTech, EdTech and/or Entertainment Industry experience

Benefits + Perks

Here at Simpler Trading, we have cultivated a work hard, have fun, be nice work environment that promotes creativity and good ideas. In addition to a competitive salary package, we also offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages
• HSA Offering and contributions
• 401(k) and Matching Contribution
• Flexible PTO Plan
• Wellness Benefit
• Home Office Stipend

Who We Are

Simpler Trading celebrates diversity and our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action “at will” employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Simpler Trading complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Simpler Trading expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment. Improper interference with the ability of Simpler Trading’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Simpler Trading shares the right to work and participates in the E-Verify program in all locations.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.

Regarding Simpler Trading’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Simpler Trading to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Simpler Trading should email [email protected].

Simpler Trading

About BuzzFeed Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, and obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to making it better: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. We’ll continue to recruit the best founders and creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like Complex Networks and HuffPost to come.

Title: Sr Manager, Brand Marketing and Monetization Strategy, FWF

Business Area: Content

Category: First We Feast

Salary: $135,000 – $155,000

Union Status: Non-Union

The Role

First We Feast is a James Beard Award-winning, multi-platform food and pop culture brand with over 2 billion YouTube views, 12 million-plus subscribers on YouTube and a massively engaged audience. First We Feast covers food through the lens of pop culture (and vice versa), making food topics more accessible than traditional food media outlets. First We Feast defines the new pop culture of food, with hit shows including Hot Ones.

First We Feast is looking for a creative and strategic marketer to drive brand awareness, consumer engagement, and monetization efforts for the First We Feast brand. You will play a key role in leading and executing multi-channel marketing programs, developing content monetization strategies, and implementing key strategic partnerships to drive revenue and strengthen our positioning in the marketplace. This position reports to Chris Schonberger, GM of First We Feast.

This role is equal parts strategic, operational, and executional. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker who exercises exceptional communication skills and is able to effectively manage and execute plans across multiple teams, projects, and priorities. You will help First We Feast—including the Hot Ones brand—harness the power of its audience to develop an original approach to strategic planning for brands and marketing. You will craft compelling consumer narratives; manage strategic growth initiatives; help position our current products and develop new ones; support key partnership RFPs; and drive the business forward with big ideas and innovation.

You Will

First We Feast GTM

• Conceptualize and launch go-to-market initiatives that drive awareness, understanding, and excitement of First We Feast’s audience and product offerings both internally and externally.
• Oversee and collaborate on consumer journeys that help provide integrated content and media solutions along with a clear throughline that rationalizes how and why our solutions work.
• In partnership with B2B Marketing, oversee branded innovation for First We Feast that highlights the brand’s unique strengths for strategic First We Feast tentpoles (both brand-specific, like National Chicken Wing Day, National Burger Month, and the First We Feast Lagoon at ComplexCon; and external, like Superbowl, Summer grilling, Holiday).

First We Feast Brand Strategy

• Lead strategy for First We Feast’s highest profile client partnerships & largest RFPs, ensuring we are bringing the best of BuzzFeed Inc.’s solutions to these partnerships to increase win rate and renewals with these clients.
• Utilize BuzzFeed Inc.’s rich data to become the unique voice of the audience in creative development, distilling First We Feast’s vast audience knowledge into clear actionable consumer insights for our clients’ brands.
• Partner with BuzzFeed Inc.’s social team to ensure we stay up to date on the latest platform trends and are offering informed distribution recommendations for our products and partners.

Consumer Marketing

• Work closely with Content and Research teams to develop brand narratives and Thought Leadership that defines our unique value prop in the marketplace.
• Help develop consumer-facing experiences and lead consumer marketing efforts for all First We Feast and Hot Ones brand campaigns and projects.

ComplexCon (First We Feast Lagoon) & New Revenue Opportunities / Innovation

• Identify new ways to “productize” our current content offerings into sellable packages for brands.
• Work with the Head of Experiential and integrated teams on revenue opps for the annual ComplexCon (First We Feast Lagoon) in November. In addition to ComplexCon, identify and develop with the experiential team a menu of First We Feast-first experiential opportunities to bring to market.
• Expanding beyond content and media, help to develop approaches for new and exciting partnership opportunities: experiential, commerce, studio, licensing, business development partnerships and more.

You Have

• 6+ years of experience and incredible proven impact working in technology, advertising, digital media, or related fields
• Expertise in various dimensions of strategic planning: both brand planning (brand foundations and consumer insight) with specific expertise in communications planning (integrated connections planning that defines the role and connection of each element)
• Understanding of what makes brands grow, and how the new media landscape unlocks unique digital advantages for BuzzFeed and First We Feast
• Modern pop culture anthropologist with native understanding of internet culture and the First We Feast POV and brand history; strong point of view on what great digital content looks like
• Impeccable written and verbal communications skills with demonstrated ability to simplify the complex and write persuasive perspectives
• Comfortable using and analyzing data from sources as diverse as revenue reports, Google Analytics, and Facebook’s audience tools with the ability to make informed insights and recommendations
• Ability to think analytically, critically and logically to help teams develop simple, integrated and elegant approaches to complex brand issues
• Experience presenting to clients and managing ongoing partnerships
• Highly collaborative, inclusive and organized
• Passionate about food and pop culture and First We Feast’s content and products

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply to [email protected].

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options.
• A generous benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.

We want all employees to feel safe and comfortable when they engage in any in-person meetings, when visiting the office, or when working from an offsite production or meeting location. As part of this commitment to health and safety, BuzzFeed requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. employees, including all newly hired employees. Requests for accommodation per applicable law for health and/or religious reasons will be considered. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Note: BuzzFeed Inc. offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, and VT.

BuzzFeed

Business Overview

Why join us: You’ll work hard, grow and recharge. Our diverse business offers various opportunities to grow your career across Paid Search, Paid Social, SEO, eCommerce, and Strategy, amongst others. We provide tools to support your career ambitions that include mentorship programs, learning modules and professional skills trainings. You’ll have the opportunity to drive social impact with our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council to create meaningful change in our communities.

In addition to working with some of the world’s most dynamic and recognized brands, you will enjoy incredible benefits such as unlimited time off, multiple health/wellness days, extra-long holiday weekends, various perks, discounts, and benefits provided by our clients and an incredible office culture.

Position Overview

Who you are: A passionate and driven paid social professional, you excel at translating the digital strategy set at the senior level into daily tactical execution. You’re ready to challenge the norm to produce world-class paid social campaigns for high profile brands and take pride in your ability to clearly articulate the outcomes of the tactics and the strategy to the client as the day-to-day client lead. You thrive in a multi-functional role and enjoy training and coaching team members to ensure flawless tactical execution.

Responsibilities

· Responsibilities will be across social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, SnapChat, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and Reddit

· Responsible for overseeing Paid Social Senior Specialists, Specialists and Associates on the team and owning their career development

· Developing and overseeing optimizing, and maintaining paid social campaigns for clients, including coordination of assets between creative agencies and budget management

· Developing, executing, and testing across campaign variables that create client-specific insight and feed future successions of testing

· Maintaining and optimizing client campaigns to improve overall performance against pre-determined benchmarks on an ongoing basis

· Understanding client goals and how to maximize those measures of success through tactical strategies and technologies

· Brainstorming and researching new first to market ideas including new betas and opportunities with our partners.

· Strong familiarity with 3rd-party tracking vendors and integrating with social platforms

Required Skills and Experience

· Substantial experience in account management, planning, and/or performance media experience

· Strong working understanding of the Paid Social platforms, including major players and supporting technology Facebook Ad Manager, Twitter Ads, etc.

· Demonstrable experience working with multiple partners, on enterprise level paid social media accounts with diverse budget levels and objectives

· Proven ability to understand high-level client goals and how they translate into paid media strategy when applied via online technologies

· Ability to effectively communicate processes and tactics to clients, peers, and junior members of the team

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Reprise does not require candidates to have a college degree

Desired Skills and Experience

· Agency experience strongly preferred

· Detail and process oriented, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks based on client objectives

· Time management skills

We See You

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed. We See You At IPG Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary for this position is $90,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Reprise, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Reprise, please email [email protected].

About IPG Mediabrands:

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Matterkind,

Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, Reprise, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.

Reprise Digital

US Job Description

Firm Information

Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in 30 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, entertainment and media, shipping and transport, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.

Position Summary

Project Management for Private Equity (“PM Manager”) will contribute to Reed Smith’s value proposition by driving operational excellence and fostering an inclusive, collegial culture. The role will advance the Global Private Equity Chair’s (“PE Chair”) priorities and values, both independently and as a member of a key team (“The Team”).
Key drivers for success are strong organizational and project management skills, understanding of the clients and the legal projects in Private Equity for the clients, commitment to internal and external client service, and a high degree of drive, initiative and judgment.
This role will be a member of a fast-paced team that supports the PE Chair in driving forward business development, client on-boarding and client service. The candidate must be adept at navigating complex, high-pressure environments and be comfortable working both independently and as a member of a fast-moving team. The Team is expected to function as a singular unit, with each member contributing to ensure tasks are completed, processes are continuously improved, communication flows and deadlines are met. The candidate will interact directly with clients and partners across Reed Smith, maintaining and fostering positive relations.
This role will be required to use project management methodologies and tools to facilitate and execute project management, process improvement initiatives and process mapping efforts. The role will be expected to draft engagement letters and project plans, as well as help scope and price projects, for clients, as well as help with the full process of on-boarding and intake of new clients to the Firm. The successful candidate will have a keen understanding of the level of project management rigor to apply to a given legal matter to ensure best results. The candidate will have experience working with firm internal and client facing technology. The candidate must be comfortable working with and leading teams of partners and other legal personnel.
Essential Functions

Write complex engagement letters, including project scoping and pricing, with input from firm partners, PE Chair, Client Value Team, and others on the Team. Must be able to apply own understanding / research of project to draft scoping and assumptions for partner review.
Create matter workstreams, including for full engagement and onboarding process of new clients, and train other team members on this set of tasks/responsibilities.
Take ownership of tasks and projects, keeping status updated in team tracking documents, and contributing to team meetings and team communications with key updates and status information; demonstrate flexibility and ability to be nimble in the face of changing priorities as well as ability to juggle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks and devise contingency plans as appropriate.
Step into legal engagements already in motion and diagnose ways to get matters on track and aligned with client goals.
Must be able to handle dozens of simultaneous transactions for domestic and international clients, across multiple time zones and geographies, often on a very rapid turnaround basis; also ability to delegate; and ability to multitask.
Frequent and clear communicator.
Build strong relationships and rapport with key stakeholders to ensure clarity of objectives, delivery of projects, and alignment to overall strategic focus.
Establish matter delivery framework by creating and implementing tools, processes, standards, and tracking mechanisms to follow-through on client initiatives.
Manage significant client matters involving a number of resources, including client representatives, legal resources, project managers and technology.
Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and provide input in the budget-creation process.
Continually compare matter progress to budget utilization and convey status to stakeholders in a Legal Project Management type capacity.
Consult on the use of alternative staffing approaches and automation where needed
Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
Create and complete “after action reports” to facilitate the continuous improvement of the execution of our legal project management program and legal work at large.
As an active team member, identify support resources and help ensure all tasks/projects are moving forward.
Liaise with innovation and technology teams to develop approaches to accelerate delivery and introduce efficiency.
Work with the firm technology, including but not limited to dashboards, client extranets and matter management system to underpin the execution of the plans.
Actively participate in initiatives set by PE Chair; help define and prioritize objectives, meet with stakeholders, source and analyze data, coordinate participants, monitor milestones, drive progress against plan and provide updates to sponsors and other relevant leaders.
Analyze data from Reed Smith financial systems and create Excel-based financial reports.
Develop a keen understanding of law firm profitability metrics and key performance indicators–and how they interrelate–and demonstrate the ability to discuss those metrics with firm attorneys and clients.
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Enter and release time spent on Project Management and Legal Project Management for clients in the firm’s Time Entry system (currently Intapp), such that PE Chair can charge PM/LPM activities to clients as appropriate.
Stay current with the varied project management approaches (e.g., Agile, Six Sigma, Scrum, Prince2) and tools within the legal market and other verticals.

Job functions included are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reed Smith reserves the right to revise or modify job functions at any time.

Requirements

Education: College degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Minimum five years of relevant working experience, with at least 2 years of project management experience managing projects including drafting, scoping, and pricing engagement letters, financial/pricing aspects, and internal and client resources. Experience with use of technology to further project management.

Skills:

Computer proficiency with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Visio, and MS Project (or equivalent) are required, Power BI preferred.
Must be able to learn, understand and apply finance skills and new technologies.
Strong written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to quickly and effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure team-based environment is crucial.
Ability to respond appropriately to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to read communication styles of team members and clients who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
Willingness to work remotely with the Global Team and maintain seamless communication.
Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior partners, clients and other constituents.
Capable of walking the line between controlling and stifling the execution of a legal engagement by pairing the appropriate level of rigor and management to a matter.
Ability to respond to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
Ability to welcome change and embrace the challenges and opportunities therein.
Ability to bring projects to successful completion while navigating the related political and cultural environments.
Ability to be persuasive, encouraging and motivating and to maintain a client-service focus and mindset.
High level of professional maturity and integrity, demonstrable good judgment in sensitive and/or complex situations and unwavering discretion with confidential information.
Ability to forge strong relationships and inspire trust quickly, collaborative work style, persuasive and influential at the executive level, and proven ability to manage and follow-through on situations and/or events successfully across business units, levels, and regions.
Excellent verbal and written business communication skills with extensive experience creating presentations, visual and verbal.
Ability to compile, review, analyze and synthesize data – financial, demographic or otherwise – to determine logical conclusions or provide recommendations based on data and information that is varied in context, content, and format.
Self-starter with a high level of initiative and a bias for action who takes ownership, prioritizes, manages multiple complex and time-sensitive projects, and can meet competing deadlines with little guidance or oversight; ability to bring together multiple stakeholders to help drive decision; eager to learn through hands-on hard work and adapting to new responsibilities.

Other

Pay Range:This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith’s pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

NYC: $136,100 – $179,000.

CA: $143,000 – $188,000

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment To Be Used: Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax, machine, copier, scanner, etc.

Typical Physical Demands: Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment.

Typical Mental Demands: Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment. Make judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas. Communicate with various personalities at all levels.

Working Conditions: Works in typical office setting and/or remotely. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of your normal daily schedule.

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401 (k) plan.

Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reed Smith’s success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran’s status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all.

Reed Smith provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including in the application and interview process.

Qualified candidates only. No search firms.
Reed Smith LLP

We are Made In Network — the largest & most influential entertainment network you’ve never heard of.

What are we looking for?

We are currently looking for a Production Lead to be part of our team based in Nashville. 

Reporting to?

Head of Production

So tell me more:

You will be a part of the team at Made In Network that is responsible for all production and content creation for horror-movie specific project(s) alongside the strategy and creative teams. You will be responsible for executing the vision for the project you are assigned established by the creative team — including the shoots and edits. You are expected to own and be responsible for all production aspects of your assigned project and will be equipped with a team of collaborators to help you in this endeavor. You will also be asked to participate in creative conversations and ideation with the creative team to bring your own creative ideas and speak to a project’s feasibility from a production perspective. Candidates should be proficient in both filming and editing video. However, this project will mainly consist of post-production work to start. The ideal candidate will be a horror movie/entertainment fan and have a deep understanding of pop culture. Initially, candidates will be expected to work remotely with the ability to participate in on-location shoots in Nashville, TN. 

Project Lead Responsibilities: 

+ As the Project Lead, you are responsible for executing the vision established by the Account Director and Client. 

+ Manage all aspects of production from pre-production through post-production. You will be supported by the production leadership team and the talent lead. 

+ Lead projects and edits for your project and review, refine and approve content from people on your team if applicable.

+ Participate and contribute to creative discussions with the project team and or Client

+ Work with the Account Director to establish shooting and editing timelines 

+ Establish shooting and editing best practices on Projects

+ Assume the role of finishing editor for your assigned project.

+ Always look for additional efficiencies and collaborate with the leadership team for implementation.

+ Proficiencies required in the Adobe Suite, specifically Premiere Pro

+ Basic understanding of audio recording on set and audio mixing for video required

+ Resume and video reel required

The ideal candidate has or does most of this stuff:

+ 2-3 years experience in video production, editing, graphics, or another related field

+ Basic understanding of YouTube (YouTube Certified is a plus)

+ 2-3 years of experience and high proficiency with Adobe software, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop. 

+ Have an expansive knowledge/love of horror movies and television shows

+ A willingness to work on projects that include simulated gore, violence, and other frightening elements on a daily basis.

+ Experience with Sony Cameras, including the FX and A7s lines. 

+ Excellent communication and teamwork skills

+ Time management skills

+ Strong decision-making skills

+ Attention to detail and the ability to maintain several different projects simultaneously

+ Excellent writing and communication skills

+ Experience with project management tools such as Asana and Notion

Made In Network

Obsidian Entertainment is looking for a dynamic Producer with a passion for all facets of game development to become an integral part of our next world-class RPG.

If you’ve got stellar production skills, love to liaise, and are excited about empowering teams to deliver, then let’s talk!

This position requires the ability to work onsite or in a hybrid capacity at the Obsidian Entertainment office in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate cross-functional teams both internally and externally
• Create visibility for current team progress and trending, at both the team and leadership levels
• Ensure features and content follow established documentation and development workflows efficiently
• Anticipate and identify potential problems such as resource bottlenecks, quality concerns, unanticipated scope changes, and feature creep so they can be resolved quickly
• Be a champion for your teams’ needs, quality, and deliveries

Requirements

• Internal game development experience, preferably in producing disciplines such as art, design, audio, and/or programming
• Proven experience working with cross-discipline development teams across several phases of game development
• Moderate proficiency using Jira or similar tasking/tracking tools
• Excellent organizational skills and a drive to keep team members working efficiently, effectively, and enthusiastically to meet project goals
• Motivation to solicit, gather, and distill feedback and provide editorial guidance on all aspects of game development

Pluses

• Experience shipping at least one product
• Passion for RPGs and gaming in general
• College degree in related major
• Working knowledge with Scrum or Agile methodologies
• Localization experience

Obsidian Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please, no phone calls or drop ins. We only accept electronic applications.

Obsidian Entertainment

Producer, Live Experiences – Consumer Products

As a Producer, you will be responsible for planning, leading and overseeing location based entertainment projects for the Experiences team and ensuring they are executed to the level of quality required, completed in a timely fashion and executed within budget.

What you will do:

• Lead the development, production and implementation of location based entertainment experiences.
• Oversee all aspects of production such as design, build and installation as well as all budget and schedule requirements.
• Ensure creative excellence in all aspects of the production by managing creative vendors and contributors.
• Manage third party vendors and partners, including creative agencies, production vendors, ticketing, marketing and site operations.
• Communicate to cross-functional partners within the company, such as marketing, Comms, PR, licensing, IP, legal, content and music. Keep key members informed, solicit feedback and implement when appropriate.
• Integrate our overall production strategy and culture into production “ways of working” with all partners.
• Ensure overall project KPIs are met.
• Make informed decisions on key elements of production, including budget and schedule.
• Establish regular meetings with key stakeholders to update on progress and solicit feedback.
• Write regular recap reports on key aspects of the production.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated, 10+ years of experience in location based entertainment industry.
• Strong knowledge of both permanent and touring experiences.
• Strong trending capabilities and ability to innovate.
• Strong desire to think outside the box and innovate.
• Strong desire to find creative solutions to problems and realize problems always have more than one solution.
• Ability to make difficult (yet informed) decisions, always in the best interest of the brand.
• Strong desire to always question the status quo.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and digitally.
• Excellent organizing skills using digital tools and google suite.
• Be a “swiss army knife” when it comes to knowledge of the LBE industry.
• Global experience.
• Experience growing a team from the ground up and comfortable being a strong leader but also being hands-on

Compensation: $75.00 – $100.00 per hour

Cypress HCM

A food manufacturing company is seeking a Marketing Assistant Manager to join their team in San Francisco, CA. This position is responsible for assisting the manager with all marketing responsibilities. A bachelor’s degree, 3+ years of marketing experience, and leadership experience is required. This is a full-time, exempt, in-person position with the possibility of hybrid work after 6 months, and excellent benefits, bonus, and 401k. Visa sponsorship is NOT currently provided.

Marketing Assistant Manager Duties:

• Assist Manager with overall overseeing marketing programs for North America depending on assignment
• Assist in overseeing the preparation of meeting materials (i.e. agenda, flight & hotel booking, PPT template, name cards, printing & binding presentations, etc.)
• Coordinate with PR Agency to produce advertisements, social content, marketing materials
• Assist the sales team on contracts with all management groups
• Manages vendor program and updates national programs
• Review all invoices with the team and keep track of all agency and vendor invoices
• Manages and implements monthly allocation process for food service products when needed
• Monitors sales by accounts, by products, by channel
• Creates presentations for the executives by working with the sales team
• Helps sales managers with regional/national presentations
• Knowledge of and ability to attend food shows nationwide
• Oversees food shows by working with the corporate chef and the sales team
• Ability to attend travel once a month and overnight business trips occasionally

Marketing Assistant Manager Skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required
• A master’s degree is a big plus
• 3+ years of Marketing experience required
• Food corporate experience (no retail, no restaurant, no bar) is a plus
• Leadership experience is required
• Knowledge of MS office including PowerPoint

****If interested, please apply with your most updated resume including your minimum salary requirement and why you left/or are looking to leave your current company. ****

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