Entertainment Content Creator Jobs

*** This is a hybrid opportunity located in Cleveland, Ohio. ***

DESCRIPTION

The Specialist’s (Metadata) responsibilities include engaging with digital media suppliers and coordinating the delivery and upload of supplier assets (Audio, Video, Caption, Subtitles, Artwork, Metadata and supplementary materials) utilizing data transfer software to load the assets to an OverDrive database. The main day-to-day responsibility of the Specialist is to vet and prepare assets received from suppliers for import into OverDrive systems. The Specialist also addresses publisher questions, creates and maintains publisher documentation and coordinates the timely and recurring upload of content to the OverDrive system.

Responsibilities:

• Aggregate, normalize, and assure quality of supplier assets to comply with OverDrive cataloging standards.
• Understanding of file-to-file encoding and transcoding formats.
• Understanding of video and caption standards of conversion, frame rate conversion, aspect ratio conversion, adjust caption files timing to sync with the corresponding video file.
• Video, caption, and Artwork QC experience. Proficiency in image manipulation and resizing.
• Understanding of formats for television and theatrical content (ability to recognize Commercial Blacks, Logos, Bars/Tones, Slates, etc.) PC experience including PC-based captioning software.
• Basic knowledge of video editing, video standards and codec.
• Use existing systems to import supplier content into the distribution center, ensuring that deadlines are met.
• Work with suppliers addressing questions and / or issues with ingestion, assets utilizing a support ticket management system to track asset deliveries and projects.
• Communicate supplier concerns and requests to technical staff.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 0 – 3 years’ of related experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, proofreading and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Understanding of web-browsing and Internet use.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; emphasis on Excel skills.
• Editing layered art files to optimize horizontal and vertical key art presentation.
• Digital Asset management experience.

What’s Next:

As you’ve probably guessed, OverDrive is a place that values individuality and variety. We don’t want you to be like everyone else, we don’t even want you to be like us—we want you to be like you! So, if you’re interested in joining the OverDrive team, apply below and tell us what inspires you about OverDrive and why you think you are perfect for our team.

OverDrive values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

#LI-DNI

OverDrive

Creative Director (Experiential, Art + Design or Video)

(Note: We are a 100% remote company, but require employees to be U.S.-based)

TO APPLY

Send your resume and work examples to [email protected]

Applicants must share examples of their work to be considered.

COMPENSATION

• This is 100% remote with some on-site hours at events or production. Full-time, salaried position with 40+hours/week with growth potential
• Great healthcare benefits, including dental and vision
• 4 weeks PTO (includes 14 Company Paid Holidays + 2 weeks employee PTO)
• Flexible on childcare and mental health days 
• 401K Plan with a 3% company contribution after 90 days
• Monthly lunch stipend
• New employee remote work stipend
• Annual In-Person Team Summits

WHO WE ARE

At Pop’N, our competitive advantage is that we are one of the few Black women-owned, multicultural marketing agencies servicing the entertainment industry. In a white male-dominated space, where women drive pop culture’s megahits and Black culture drives pop culture, we fully step into our magic✨.

We live and die for pop culture, stay obsessed with all things social and TikTok, talk in memes and love producing creative, content and experiences that pop on Beyoncé’s internet. If you’re a dynamic personality, love to work hard/play hard and want to stretch the limits of your creativity with awesome entertainment, retail and tech clients, then keep reading!

We don’t have a formal program or initiative to support DEI in the creative process. We’re inclusive by DNA. We live and breathe this every day from our employees to our partners, who come from all different backgrounds and speak several, different languages. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pop’N Creative is currently seeking an experienced Creative Director (Experiential, Art + Design or Video – you tell us your superpower ????) with a proven track record in creating dynamic, culture-shifting designs, content or experiences with major brands. We’re not interested in the status quo. This CD will be a forward-thinking leader who will push the boundaries of creative exploration to level up our agency’s and client’s place in the culture. This person will be able to leverage creativity from various artistic disciplines – music, fashion, art, beauty, dance, etc. – to break through the advertising clutter and create emotive, thought-provoking and memorable experiences. 

The CD will be responsible for overseeing the creative work of our producers, designers, and editors, inspiring them to create next-level, artful campaigns. The CD must be masterful at collaborating with internal teams to achieve client goals. They must also know how to receive and interpret client feedback in a way that gets the job done precisely and flawlessly, as well as know how to manage teams and timelines to ensure we meet client deliverables on-time and within budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Project Management:

• Overseeing all creative design for client projects and Pop’N projects 
• Managing a team of creatives, including designers, producers and editors, in creating standout campaigns
• Managing projects and the project staff from concept to execution
• Addressing project issues and needs in a timely manner to effectively manage client goals and continuously improve the Pop’N Creative level of excellence 

Client Management:

• Acting as the creative lead for Pop’N Creative across all projects and leading the internal teams to create top-notch, award-winning creative design 
• Leading the internal team in leveling up their creative ideas during the pitch process, including establishing the creative direction, bringing new ideas and examples to the table and brainstorming with the teams to lead by example
• Ensuring the team is briefed well on all creative client requirements, guidelines and deliverables in order to meet clients’ expectations and KPIs
• Receiving client feedback on agency performance and creative acumen and recommending action to improve or maintain client satisfaction

People Management:

• Directing and developing a team of writer/producers, designers, and editors
• Training junior team members and creative-adjacent team members to ensure a flawless creative process and build best practices  
• Work with the senior and account teams to effectively manage the creative process for all key projects
• Briefing the executive team on all projects and ensuring they are consistently highly creative and on-budget

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years experience working at an agency in a creative role with increasing levels of responsibility
• Demonstrated knowledge and mastery of art direction or design for multiple channels (social, experiential and/or traditional media) with examples of your work
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, SocialTable (or similar), Photoshop, TBD, and standard office software (Google Drive, Google Suite – Slides, Sheets, Docs) and project management tools, such as ClickUp, are a plus
• Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives
• Must be a proactive self-starter and detail-oriented
• On top of the latest industry trends, breakthrough creative campaigns, and emerging technologies
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people using diplomacy, tact, and discretion
• A college degree or equivalent work experience is required

Pop’N Creative

TITLE: Director, Technical Services

POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Exempt

COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC

LOCATION: San Jose, CA

REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, SAP Center and Sharks Ice

POSTING DATED: July 17, 2023

Pay Range: The pay range for this role is $115,000 – $132,000 per year

Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Position Overview

SAP Center, TechCU and Sharks Ice are the heartbeat of SSE. These venues are where we work and where we play, where we entertain and create unique partnerships and guest experiences, and where we build communities and offer recreational opportunities. We provide culture, healthy opportunities, and economic impact to the Bay Area.

We are currently seeking a Director of Technical Services. This is a senior-level position and will oversee a high functioning staff that provides excellent Technical Services to our entire organization. , SSE embraces a broad spectrum of entertainment practices and is in a community built spaces where cutting-edge events take place. SAP Center’s 450,000 sq ft indoor arena includes administrative offices, NHL ice rink, approximately 18,000 seating capacity etc.

Sharks Ice and TechCU is 400,000 sq feet, 5 indoor ice surfaces and a 4,300 seat arena, the largest of its kind in North America and new home for the AHL San Jose Barracuda. We also have 2 additional community rinks, a 2- rink facility in Oakland and a 1- rink facility in Fremont.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide high level leadership to 4+ full time employees and 55+ part-time employees to operate the Technical Services functional area
• Supervise all digital and sound operations within and outside of our facilities, which includes Dak boards, Stadium Vision, WIPRO, Triple Play, and NBC.
• Oversee IPTV systems
• In conjunction with our Event Managers, determine and issue the crew calls necessary for each event, stage show, and sports production.
• Alongside the Global Partnerships Team, provide high quality digital graphic content thru the mediums we have available to us (Stadium Vision, Dak Boards, Triple Play, exterior marquees)
• Guide and manage the relationship with IATSE
• Manage stagehand & technical services department timecards and payroll budget for each event.
• Maintain the stagehands & technical services compliance with standard operating procedures for all events.
• Collect and process invoices for each event and produce billings for each event.
• Officiate and develop the budgets for the Audio Visual and Stagehand departments.
• Coordinate with audio/visual, telecommunications, rigging, electrical consultants, and contractors on projects related to facility presentation & communications systems.
• Review road show rigging plots for conformance with house loading plan.
• Inspect show rigging day of show for conformance with reviewed rigging plan.
• Act as house Audio/Visual technician, or Stage Manager for smaller staged events, or meetings.
• Regulate the maintenance and repair of all audio/visual, telecommunications, and facilities equipment assigned by SVP of SAP Center and Sharks Ice.
• Partner with SVP on organizational capital budget process as it relates to Technical Services

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combinations of education and/or experience) in electronics, radio/ television, electrical engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in audio visual productions including rigging, lighting, sound, and electronic score board operations in a large multi-use stadium, arena or convention and sports complex and professional event production environment
• 5+ years of experience in managing others, including regular and contract employees
• Familiarity with federal and state labor laws
• Proven ability to multi-task under high-pressure situations
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) and virtual/ online meetings
• Thorough knowledge in the maintenance of all AV/ Presentation Systems
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality service in all levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor and composure in fast paced environments
• Strong people skills and a high level of emotional intelligence
• Ability to build and maintain an inclusive, respectful, and positive work culture
• Ability to collaborate and communicate clearly and effectively verbally, and in writing, with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand and utilize a computer for extended periods of time
• Communicate via phone and email with a variety of individuals
• Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift up to 15 lbs with or without accommodation
• Physically navigate stairs and catwalks at SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without accommodation
• Ability to work occasional extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays (all with advance notice)

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation (base salary and variable incentive plan)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBTQ+ friendly)
• Pretax Transportation Benefit
• 401K (pre-tax and Roth options)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Minimum of 10 Paid Holidays and Wellness Days per year
• Complimentary or discounted sports and concert tickets
• Other League & partner discounts
• Central office location in downtown San Jose at the heart of Silicon Valley; convenient access to Caltrain, VTA, major freeways and free parking
• An inclusive culture which values diversity of background and a passion to improve our SSE’s commitment to change with impact on our community and industry
• Potential for flexible scheduling and telework opportunities

This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

Summary:

Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment (“SSE”) has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.

We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.

We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:

T – Team success is more important than individual success

E – Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do

A – Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions

M – More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones

T – Trust that all teammates have the best intentions

E – Empower all teammates to make informed decisions

A – Always say what you really mean and do what you say

L – Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them

We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications – in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans’ status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies

SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE’s HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

San Jose Sharks

We are looking to bring on a talented attorney in the role of Counsel, who will be instrumental in film and television business and legal affairs and managing the wide variety of day-to-day entertainment and commercial agreements for the company’s film & television division. This will be a critical member of the deal-making team and will work alongside the Managing Partner, Linear Entertainment, President of Television and Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer. This role is for someone who is excited to take on big challenges and find creative solutions.

(Title depending on level of experience)

Reports: This position will report directly to the Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer and will be integral in supporting all Business & Legal Affairs matters for the company’s Film & Television division.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Being the initial point of contact for certain client matters as designated by the Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer.
• Structuring, drafting, negotiating, and managing complex entertainment transactions in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Structuring, drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of television, film, podcast and longform audio development and production agreements such as: option purchase agreements, writer agreements, producer agreements, production services agreements, co-pro agreements, above-the-line talent agreements and other related agreements.
• Structuring, drafting, negotiating, and managing complex and often first-of-kind commercial contracts relating to podcasts, longform audio and digital content.
• Evaluating rights issues, confirming chain of title, and handling clearance matters and guild issues.
• Serving as day-to-day legal liaison to implement and administer standard operating procedures for the business and legal affairs function for the company, including routinely advising and consulting with company executives and outside counsel.
• Manage outside counsel on specialized matters.
• Handling other matters as needed at the direction of the Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer.

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and membership in at least one state bar with all admissions being in good standing is required. California bar preferred.
• 5+ years of transactional legal experience (with a combination of experience from a big law firm and entertainment experience at a studio, production company, or an entertainment and media law firm).
• Strong, independent drafting, negotiating, writing as well as the ability to problem solve in a business-friendly, creative manner with little oversight.
• Must be organized, detail oriented with sound judgment, superior interpersonal skills and interact well with all levels of personnel.
• High proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet software.

Desired Skills

• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with colleagues and senior management.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage confidential, high priority projects.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong collaborator who can partner with colleagues on projects, where needed.
• Flexibility (things move fast here).
• Sense of humor (because life is too short).

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to or experience with publishing, merchandise, interactive entertainment, or promotional agreements.

Eligibility requirements:

Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV to be considered.

Location:

Primarily remote with periodic meeting in our Los Angeles office.

Compensation:

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $130,000 -$200,000. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. This position is eligible for benefits, discretionary bonus and, depending on level of experience, possible participation in Skybound’s equity incentive plan.

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement. This role may also qualify for a possible discretionary bonus annually.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Skybound Entertainment

Industry:

Entertainment

Position Overview:

We are a prominent film studio dedicated to producing and delivering compelling content to audiences worldwide. Our company has established itself as a trusted brand, renowned for creating high-quality and commercially successful entertainment across film and television. With an impressive library of marquee media properties, we take pride in our contributions to the industry and our commitment to captivating storytelling.

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Head of Business and Legal Affairs to lead our Film Legal group. This crucial role will oversee the negotiation, structuring, and drafting of complex agreements related to our motion picture business and legal affairs.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee and manage a team of attorneys and legal professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to ensure efficient and effective legal operations.
• Develop and implement legal strategies, policies, and best practices to safeguard the organization’s interests while ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including executive leadership, to address complex legal issues, provide expert advice on business initiatives, and contribute to strategic decision-making processes.
• Lead all negotiations throughout the development, production, and post-production phases of film projects.
• Negotiate and draft various agreements, including those related to development, talent, production, post-production, financing, co-financing, and distribution.
• Develop and implement business and legal policies and procedures specific to feature films.
• Collaborate closely with management, creative teams, sales, production, marketing, and finance departments, providing expert advice and consultation services on matters concerning feature films.
• Analyze business and legal issues related to the development, production, financing, and distribution of feature film projects.
• Manage and lead a team of attorneys

Your Experience:

• A JD, from a top-tier law school is strongly preferred. Admitted to the CA Bar Association.
• Proven experience in managing and leading a team of attorneys and legal professionals effectively.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing legal strategies and policies to protect the organization’s interests and ensure compliance.
• At least 15 years of experience in business & legal affairs within a film studio, major indie production company, and/or entertainment law firm.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills, with a proven track record of handling a wide range of contracts pertaining to feature film development, production, finance, and distribution.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in copyright and trademark matters.
• Exceptional collaborative skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Expected Salary range: $550K+

Confidential Jobs

The person need to work in either Bellevue, WA or Silver Springs, MD. Also might need to travel often to other locations as needed. We need someone with Media, Entertainment, OTT, Telecom experience.

The person need to talk with customer on a day today basis and prior experience is going to make the difference for us. Look at people who have worked in STB provider/OTT, Content provider, Media workflow, Video background is mandatory etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field. An MBA in business management is desirable.
• Professional Project Management Certification from accredited institution preferred
• 15 -20 years of experience in software development, testing and delivery of complex software projects in the domains of communication or media and broadcasting or networking.
• Have experience in performing role which involves customer management, onsite-offshore coordination, working with offshore teams, etc
• Have executed large software projects/programs which involves geographically spread teams
• Strong project management credentials, demonstrated experience of leading teams
• Structured Project Management experience – PMP / Agile Certifications are added advantage.
• Have experience in managing customer escalations independently
• Strong in communication – both written and oral – and presentation skills
• Strong in negotiation and ability to get things done
• Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising department teams
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality
• Managerial experience applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles

Alpha Silicon

7ate9 Entertainment seeks a dynamic, self-motivated Creative Assistant and Graphic Designer to support an agency client with graphic design and post-production and support a marketing team with daily design projects and needs.

As a creative team member of this brand, you will work closely with the Senior Graphic Designer and Marketing team to play a pivotal role in designing assets for eComm, desktop, mobile, emails, social and marketing graphics. The ideal candidate should have a strong proficiency in design and a proven track record of creative work.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

·     Ideate, design, present, prepare, and deliver assets for digital channels in conjunction with Marketing Team

·     Keep pace with social media & design trends and cutting-edge tactics, then apply learnings to content creation and share them with the team

·     The ability to take on any editing or photo retouching asks

·     Ability to consistently meet or exceed deadlines

·     Ability to work in a team environment and take direction from Art/Marketing Directors amongst others

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

·     2+ years of professional experience in graphic design

·     Proficient with Premiere Pro

·     Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite

·     Proficient with Microsoft Office Products

·     Proficient with Box, Slack, and G Suite

·     Positive can-do attitude with strong initiative and follow through

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·     Experience in shooting photography and video

·     Experience with production of digital content

·     Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

·     Experience working with Asana or other project management software strongly preferred

·     Creative problem-solver

·     Positive, proactive and able to consistently exercise great judgment

·     Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment

·     High levels of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

SALARY / BENEFITS

• $60K
• Paid Sick/PTO
• 401k
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Hybrid work schedule

7ate9 Entertainment

Events Manager

Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer and the Director of Alumni Engagement, the Events Manager designs, manages and produces Good Counsel’s fundraising and alumni events. These events enhance the Good Counsel brand, support and expand relationships, and raise philanthropic and sponsorship dollars. The Events Manager works closely with members of the Advancement and Admissions Teams and is a direct liaison with vendors, facilities, staff and volunteer committees whose combined efforts ensure the success of each event. The Events Manager prepares event communications, briefings, manages regional travel and events, and manages the data integration process for the Advancement Team to include capturing event attendance and affiliations for alumni.  

Responsibilities:

• Design, manage, and implement Good Counsel’s stewardship and fundraising events for alumni, parents and friends to include the Steve Dean Golf Tournament, Alumni Reunion Weekend, the SFX Dinner, the Grand Celebration, Grandparents Day, Cookies and Cocoa with Santa, Day of Giving, the Celebration of Scholarships, alumni legacy admission events, football donor cultivation events, and regional campaign and alumni events.
• Assist with the coordination of admissions and school-wide events to include Open House, Admitted Student event, Freshman Parent Reception, convocation and commencement as needed.
• Implement strategy to evaluate events and include appropriate follow up from each event.
• Provide leadership in the planning and execution of the school’s events, including identifying event dates, locations, participants and formats.
• Create and oversee detailed timelines for each event, and develop briefings prior to each prospect visit or event to send to leadership, staff and key volunteers.
• Draft and schedule all event invitations and event communications.
• Coordinate invitation lists in collaboration with key faculty and staff members.
• Coordinate with volunteer planning committees on events, including the Grand Celebration Committee, and the Advancement Committee.
• Collaborate with the President, Principal, Chief Advancement Officer, Director of Alumni Engagement, and others to develop remarks, program content and performances for events.
• Collaborate with the Chief Marketing Officer and marketing team on event communication schedules, to write, create and distribute save-the-dates, invitations, signage, programs, and any necessary social media posts working closely with designers and printers to execute collateral.
• Field and manage all invitation responses and attendance lists for seating and, if necessary, ticketing.
• Manage and track metrics for event attendance, stewardship/moves management initiatives.
• Coordinate menus, décor, equipment and facility needs with caterer and vendors, on occasion in collaboration with volunteers and volunteer committees.
• Work closely with the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Advancement Officer to create a consistent brand image and standard for entertaining at Good Counsel. 
• Oversee expenses and guest lists of all events; maintain budgets in collaboration with Advancement office staff members.
• Communicate effectively with numerous in-house departments and staff members to facilities and request staff, equipment needs, delivery schedules, facility rentals, etc. for events.
• Communicate with high-level donors, board members, committee members, and other key volunteers with professionalism.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of experience as an event planner or similar experience in a professional setting  with preference to prior experience in higher education or independent school
• Strong writing and organizational skills with diligent attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to plan and oversee projects
• Skilled negotiator and problem solver, independent decision maker
• Experience producing creative events
• Initiative and the willingness to collaborate and cooperate with colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with accounting and budgeting
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Adobe Suite, and Blackbaud NXT and Veracross knowledge a plus
• Frequent event work to include occasional nights and weekends, possible travel for regional alumni events

Pay Range/Benefits:  

The annual base salary range is $50,000 – $60,000 commensurate with experience.

Good Counsel offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, tuition remission (after three years), daily lunch, accrued vacation and sick time, as well as school holidays. 

How to apply:

• All applications should be emailed to Julie Potter, Chief Advancement Officer, at [email protected].  
• Complete applications shall include: 1. cover letter; 2. resume; 3. contact information for three professional references.
• Review of applications will begin immediately upon receipt with priority consideration by Friday, August 25, 2023.  Only complete applications submitted via email will be considered.

About Our Lady of Good Counsel High School:

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is a private, Catholic, college preparatory, coeducational high school in Olney, Maryland. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington.

Operated under the sponsorship of the Xaverian Brothers, Our Lady of Good Counsel offers students in grades nine through twelve, a wide array of programs and activities that advance academic excellence, foster spiritual growth, and encourage leadership and service to others. With a student body of just over 1,200, the school prides itself as being a community that promotes an inclusive environment, embodying the  Xaverian Brothers’ values of simplicity, humility, compassion, zeal, and trust.

The school was founded in 1958 as an all-boys school in Wheaton, Maryland. In 1988, the school became coeducational.  During the 2006-2007 school year, the school relocated to a new, sprawling 51-acre, high-tech campus in beautiful Olney, Maryland. 

For more information visit olgchs.org. 

Non-discrimination:

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School does not discriminate in its educational and employment policies on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy: Evelyn Nicholas at [email protected].

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

TMZ Sports is looking for an experienced, motivated Producer to join our news operation. The ideal candidate is someone with an interest in sports and pop culture who can report and write web posts multiple times a day on a deadline. The candidate will be responsible for pitching and pursuing original story ideas daily, contacting sources, finding assets (photos, videos) and ultimately submitting for publication. In addition, the role also requires a basic knowledge of the legal system, and the ability to access information and/or records through police departments and courts. This position is based out of Playa Vista, CA.

Responsibilities

• Write stories for TMZSports.com
• Ability to navigate sports and entertainment news, analyze content, and recognize relevant stories
• Maintain current/develop new contacts to aid in the news-gathering process
• Request legal documents and maintain records
• Stay up to date with trending national and international news
• Generate original news angles

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience working in a newsroom environment as writer or reporter
• Professional skills required to develop sources, pursue and write stories, and break news
• A genuine interest in, and knowledge of sports, pop culture and news
• Basic knowledge of court proceedings, criminal and civil, and ability to obtain documents and information
• Ability to enterprise news stories
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing skills
• Strong attention to detail

“Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $70,200 – $78,000 annually”.

TMZ is a workplace that requires the COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Requested accommodations/exceptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with law.

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About the Team (Hearst E-Commerce)

Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information, and services company. Its major interests include: a large consumer media portfolio, including 300 magazines, 24 daily and 42 weekly newspapers, 33 broadcast TV stations, content production services, and ownership interests in ESPN and A&E; the global financial services company Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a provider of decision support data and software supporting healthcare; and Hearst Transportation, an industry leader in fleet and repair data.

Hearst E-commerce is a newly formed organization focused on developing and supporting E-Commerce across Hearst’s consumer media portfolio. Our goal is to make it easier to buy all the goods and services our thousands of journalists research every day. We work across a range of focus areas, including building and operating marketplaces, creating performance advertising tools, to helping develop editorial tools to simplify content creation workflows. This breadth helps give our team unique perspectives into the needs of Hearst’s reader and viewership across the globe.

As a member of the larger Hearst community, our team is focused on developing a supportive, inclusive culture, and giving back to our communities. Hearst employees have access to extensive training and development opportunities, ranging from robust internship, mentorship, and sponsorship programs to unique opportunities to partner with emerging women-led startups in media, technology and data funded through HearstLab, one of our venture investment groups. Our community support includes the Hearst Foundation, which has overseen more than $1.3 billion in grants to build healthy, productive, and inspiring opportunities, to our corporate donation matching.

Your Impact

The Hearst E-Commerce team is seeking an exceptional Senior Product Manager to lead and establish our product marketing and customer acquisition efforts for our e-commerce marketplaces across Hearst Magazines.

As a Senior Product Manager, Acquisition you will be responsible for creating strategic go-to-market product plans, positioning and messaging, drive impactful product launches, conduct market analysis and competitive research, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote our products across various marketing channels. You will partner and collaborate with product, UX design, UX research, engineering, and all business partners to ideate and bring life to new experiences for our customers. Ideal candidates can balance strategic thinking with outstanding execution and attention to detail. You are a confident communicator with a solid background in digital marketing and relevant industries. You love creating compelling stories that articulate products and features benefits and value, while balancing quantitative and qualitative factors.

If you’re interested in a startup environment with an opportunity to define new customer experiences in support of our many Hearst media brands, then this may be the role for you.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a growth strategy to drive user acquisition and expand the marketplace’s customer base.
• Create a set of successful channel strategies, roll out and analyze effective campaigns, and optimize performance over time.
• Own marketing solutions across email, social media, and on-site traffic drivers. Will be a mix of product and delivering a marketing strategy through internal partner teams.
• Implement, test, and iterate on feedback loops that gain trust between Hearst ecommerce & our users
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align growth initiatives with overall business objectives.
• Conceptualize and execute A/B tests and experiments to optimize user acquisition and conversion.
• Drive aggressive execution, staying ahead of dependencies, making smart tradeoffs, coordinating dependencies, and maintaining communication throughout the organization to guarantee a smooth and efficient product delivery.

About You

No two projects are alike, nor are two candidates. The following experiences are common within your peer group, but not strict requirements. We encourage all candidates with some applicable qualifications to apply.

• 4-7 years of experience in a product marketing management role or growth/acquisition in an online consumer-focused or ecommerce company, with an emphasis on consumer-facing experiences.
• Product and user focused. You understand our users and center their needs when communicating the value and benefits of our products and features.
• Excellent communicator (written and spoken), presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive business outputs.
• Ability to collaborate and operate cross-functionally, establish credibility with stakeholders, and work with key internal and external partners to get things done.
• Proven ability to lead multiple work streams simultaneously
• Innovative problem solver, able to move quickly and think creatively in ambiguous environments
• Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional programs or marketing campaigns from concept to completion
• Ability to set and drive “think big” strategy, while also rolling up your sleeves and providing detailed guidance on individual projects

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York City. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York City, is $150,000-$175,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York City, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in Washington. The reasonable estimate, if hired in Washington, is $150,000-$175,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in Washington. If this role is open to candidates outside of Washington, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off (including 10 paid holidays, 15 days paid vacation, three personal days, and seven days of paid sick time), employee assistance programs, and more.

ABOUT US

Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19% of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men’s Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks. To learn more about Hearst, visit hearst.com.

Hearst is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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