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Who We Are:

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a leading technology and manufacturing company that touches your life every day, you just may not know it yet. How? By manufacturing and providing enabling technology products to industries such as Semiconductor, Aerospace, LED, Consumer Electronics, Medical Device, Electric Vehicles, Thin Film Battery Production and Crystal Growth just to name a few. Did you see the recent rocket launch? Talked to someone via video chat with your phone? Like those new sunglasses? Shave? Each and every one of those applications there is a likely chance the Kurt J. Lesker Company was involved.

Job Summary

The Thin Film Test Engineer will perform quality checks and performance qualifications of the electrical and mechanical assemblies while working from engineering schematics or work instructions of an often-complex nature. They will carry out testing and quality control of thin film deposition and vacuum systems and its sub-assemblies in order to confirm that it meets quality standards and customer specifications. This person will also responsible for providing recommendations related to design improvements and developing design improvements based on results of equipment testing.

Travel required for position is around 20%.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Testing mechanical and electro-mechanical systems to ensure compliance with internal quality standards, performance expectations and specifications, as well as compliance with contractual requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical assemblies using KJLC procedures, software (sometimes custom) and schematics to verify functional operation of all equipment
• Thorough understanding of vacuum technology and thin film deposition techniques, components and processes, including electron beam, thermal evaporation and sputtering deposition.
• Understanding of the precautions and limitations required for the proper and safe use of high powered equipment, hazardous gases (such as O2) and some hazardous deposition materials (such as organics used for OLED and photovoltaic processes).
• Professional customer interaction including verification of proper installation and on-site training of equipment end users, technicians, engineers and professors
• Develop technical content for customer user manuals, internal procedures and training documents
• Understanding of KJLC and vendor software navigation, structure and PC/PLC operation.
• Using independent discretion and judgment to create and modify standard and custom process recipes via KJLC software that meet KJLC and other applicable safety requirements.
• Independent determination of the development and use of safety interlocks and component limitations to ensure proper and safe operation of the system and its operators.
• Ability to perform helium leak detection and perform basic analysis via a Residual Gas Analyzer (RGA).
• Responsible for giving final recommendation to the Production Manager that the system has met all system requirements and is able to be delivered to the customer.
• Responsible to achieve final acceptance of equipment at the customers facility.
• Internal interdepartmental collaboration on a regular basis including with the Sales, Engineering and Research & Development (R&D) departments
• Ability to safely use portable power equipment, computer controlled thin film measurement equipment and quality control tools
• Perform work in a logical, orderly and skillful manner while maintaining a high level of quality workmanship
• Control and verification of test and process data, performance limits and system reports
• Leadership for mentoring, training and coaching of other Test Engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

Required

• 3-5 years of related experience
• Experience utilizing standard quality control tools and equipment, including software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally; ability to drive and/or fly to customer locations
• Associates or Bachelors’ degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience in a related field

Preferred

• 10 + years related experience or relevant course work with a Bachelor degree, including leadership, project management or supervisor experience

Benefits & Awards

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Match
• Flexible Spending Plan
• On site Gym and Running Trail
• Employee Engagement and Sustainability Programs
• PBT’s Best Places to Work
• Business Ethics Award
• Advanced Manufacturing Award
• Competitive Wages

Relocation assistance available.

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

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Kurt J. Lesker Company

We are looking for a passionate and creative full-time associate producer to join our Option A Group team. We are looking for an eager, ready for experience, aspiring video producer. The associate producer will work on a variety of different projects included commercials, branded social media content, editorial PR news videos and tutorials. Must be local to the CT shoreline and willing to work in studio/travel when necessary. Day-to-day this individual will work with several team members including Executive Producers, Producers, Editors, Art Directors, Creative Director, Camera Crews and Sound Engineers.

Candidates must also be able to manage several projects simultaneously and be able to operate under pressure, with quick turnarounds, and strict timelines. We like creative thinkers who can work independently and know how to tell a story.

Option A Group

WZTV, Nashville, has an immediate opening for Executive Producer to oversee morning news content for overall fairness, balance and accuracy. The ideal candidate will produce daily newscasts and oversee production of newscasts and special programming. You will work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example.

Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will include:

• Oversee daily newscasts to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences
• Supervise producers and reporters, as well as review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling
• Manage newsroom and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences
• Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segments
• Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

• Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
• Ability to perform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to identity problems and provide solutions
• A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics
• Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
• Strong understanding of how to drive digital traffic
• Minimum of three years producing in a television news environment or equivalent
• A college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred
• Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Sinclair Inc.

Situation champions the power of shared experiences. With 20+ years of award-winning work, the agency is designed to meet the challenges and opportunities facing the live events industry today, offering a wide range of marketing and creative services for the world’s leading experience-based brands like WICKED on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, Little Island, and more.

Situation seeks a Creative Director to lead the creative strategy and campaign development for select clients across the arts, entertainment, and live event space. This role will report to the VP, Creative and collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues across marketing, creative, and social teams to deliver innovative work. The selected candidate will have a history of idea-driven, results-oriented, and innovative multimedia campaign work.

What You’ll Do

The Creative Director serves as the creative lead for their set of clients, brainstorming and concepting idea-driven campaign executions that ensure we’re bringing our clients’ stories to life across a multi-media landscape. The right candidate is a seasoned creative leader with unmatched creative curiosity who knows how to take an insight, turn it into an idea, and map out executions that meet our clients’ business goals. The right candidate is a passionate storyteller, natural collaborator, and knows creating great ideas in a team sport.

As a leader at the agency, this role is eligible for the following: managing direct reports as the team continues to grow, participating in the new business process, and contributing to process improvement and development to strengthen team workflow.

Our office is located in midtown Manhattan and we are currently working in-office three days per week.

Sample Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Drive the creative strategy for macro and micro planning deliverables–advertising messaging, content, virtual events, brand activations and promotions, influencer, etc.–that meet client objectives
• Develop high-level concepts for creative projects on a recurring and ad-hoc basis, balancing responsible ideation, proven effectiveness, and innovative thinking
• Develop a strong, authentic, and effective brand tone and voice for your clients; maintain that voice across all platforms and canvases
• Brief fellow creative and social media team members with the “who, when, and why” to arrive at the best “what”
• Quality control and review creative output once a project has moved from pitch to production
• Provide on-set creative leadership and support for your client’s projects
• Collaborate with Account and Project Management team to ensure pacing and growth of production work
• Identify instincts-driven and insights-backed opportunities to improve creative impact and shift creative strategies
• Uphold creative standards through a working knowledge of strong copywriting and editing skills, design principles, etc.
• Pitch and present with passion and purpose; clearly and confidently communicate recommendations internally and externally

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience at creative agency, studio, or in-house marketing team in a creative role
• Excellent ability in a creative field (content, copy, design, video, social, etc.), advanced skills using the tools of that trade, and a passion for storytelling in multiple formats, mediums, etc.
• A working knowledge of the other creative disciplines outside of your primary craft in order to be a strong collaborator and effective creative leader
• Strong perspective for what makes creative marketing efforts stand out and perform in a crowded marketplace
• Dynamic and confident presentation skills to pitch ideas clearly and effectively
• Troubleshoot and problem solve efficiently, intelligently and with positivity
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced creative environment with a keen eye for detail and calmness under pressure
• A passion for live events, entertainment, and/or the arts; working experience in these industries, agency or client-side, is a plus but not required
• A portfolio of your work in lead and hands-on roles (please include when applying)

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Salary range: $115,000 – $125,000, commensurate with experience
• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, and public holidays
• Paid family leave
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company

Situation champions the power of shared experiences. With 20+ years of award-winning work, the agency is designed to meet the challenges and opportunities facing the live events industry today, offering a wide range of marketing and creative services for the world’s leading experience-based brands like WICKED on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, Little Island, and more.

Situation is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.

Situation

TMZ is seeking a Digital Video Associate Producer to join a growing team in the production of short-form video content for its various distribution channels. This includes producing content aligned with breaking news stories, developing new and innovative video ideas aligned with the TMZ brand, and contributing to the creative content role across TMZ’s social platforms. This position is based in Playa Vista, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Produce and edit daily shows for TMZ’s social platforms
• Assist with production of breaking news videos that accompany editorial
• Work with key departments to plan and execute production of daily video needs
• Confidently pitch and present ideas to the team

Requirements:

• Experience creating original video content
• Solid knowledge of celebrity and pop culture
• Knowledgeable with Adobe Creative Suite and proficient with After Effects
• Self-starter, team oriented and eager to grow in a fast paced newsroom
• Boundless energy and a great attitude

“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: $54,000 – $58,500 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.

TMZ

Casting Call: UHaul Driver for TV True Crime Recreation Series

Job Details:

Title: UHaul Driver

Project: For My Man, ep 709

Network: tvONE

Production Type: Non-Union, True Crime Recreation Series

Location: Knoxville, TN area

Filming Dates: July 31 – August 1 (Monday/Tuesday)

Job Responsibilities: We are seeking a male actor to portray the role of an UHaul Driver in an episode of “For My Man.” This true crime recreation series will be aired on the tvONE network. The actor will be responsible for accurately portraying the character’s actions and emotions during the specified scene.

The role of the UHaul Driver is critical to reenacting an incident that occurred during the mentioned episode. The scene will involve the UHaul Driver, who was, in reality, a homeless individual operating a UHaul truck. The actor must convey the character’s situation convincingly and authentically. No scripted audio is involved in this role, as it will be part of the recreation segment.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Age: Open
• Valid Driver’s License: The actor must have a valid driver’s license to operate the UHaul truck during the scene.
• Appearance: The ideal candidate should be able to portray a disheveled appearance, reflecting the character’s homeless status. Scruffy facial hair is preferred but not mandatory.
• Acting Skills: While prior acting experience is preferred, we are also open to considering talented newcomers.

Filming Schedule: The UHaul Driver will likely be needed on Monday, around 1:00 PM. The specific filming schedule will be communicated to the selected actor in advance.

Compensation: The compensation for this role is $100, paid as a flat fee.

Please Note:

• This casting call is open to actors in the Knoxville, TN, area or those who can arrange their transportation to the filming location.
• As this is a non-union project, union actors are welcome to apply, but they should be aware of its non-union status.
• The actor should be comfortable with accurate crime content as the series revolves around real-life criminal events.

Music Video-Style Online Shoot for Travel Company

Job Detail: We seek enthusiastic and vibrant young individuals to participate in an exciting music video-style online shoot for a well-known travel company. This is a paid opportunity for talented performers who can bring a sense of confidence, fun, and light-heartedness to the project. The shoot will involve rapping playful and humorous lyrics, making it an excellent chance for young talents to showcase their personality and creativity.

Job Responsibilities: As part of the music video shoot, selected talents will be responsible for:

1. Memorizing and performing the provided rap lyrics with charisma and enthusiasm.
2. Engaging with the camera and audience, exuding a sense of excitement and adventure.
3. Collaborating with the production team and other performers to create a dynamic and energetic atmosphere during the shoot.
4. Following any directorial instructions and contributing fresh ideas to enhance the video’s overall appeal.

Requirements:

• Playing Age: 16 to 22 years old. We encourage candidates to look youthful and full of life.
• Residence: Applicants should be based in or around the Manchester / North West area for easy access to the shoot location.
• Talent: No professional rapping experience is required, but an ability to deliver lyrics with rhythm and charisma is a plus.
• Personality: Confident, fun, and vibrant individuals who can express themselves freely on camera and don’t take themselves too seriously.
• Availability: Must be available on the 8th and 9th of August (exact dates to be confirmed) for the shoot.

Compensation Details: Selected participants will receive competitive compensation for participating in the music video-style online shoot. Additionally, this opportunity offers an excellent platform to gain exposure and add exciting content to your portfolio. Payment details will be discussed with the chosen candidates during the selection process.

Casting Call: “Sins of the City Ep. 414”

Job Detail: We are casting for the upcoming episode “Sins of the City Ep. 414” for the TV show tvONE. Filming will take place in Knoxville on August 3rd and 4th, 2023. So that you know, some roles may only be needed on one of the two filming days.

Job Responsibilities: We seek talented individuals to fill the roles of [DETECTIVES #1 & #2] in the episode. As a Detective, you will portray Black males in their 30s to 40s. The role requires comfort with scripted violence and murder content, as well as handling a prop gun attached to your belt. Detectives must also be at ease around staged crime scenes, fake blood, and fake bodily fluids.

Requirements:

1. Gender and Ethnicity: Black males.
2. Age: 30’s to 40’s.
3. Comfort with scripted violence and murder content.
4. Must handle a prop gun attached to your belt.
5. Comfortable around staged crime scenes, fake blood, and fake bodily fluids.
6. Talent submitting for Detectives must have their suits.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $135/day (flat rate).
• Travel and Accommodation: The rate does not include hotel, travel, or stipend expenses.

Note: As this is a professional production, we expect all talents to be punctual, cooperative, and respectful to the crew and fellow cast members. The safety protocols will be strictly followed during filming, ensuring a secure and comfortable environment for everyone involved.

Casting Call: Snapped Ep. 3309

Job Details:

Title: Snapped Ep. 3309

Project Type: Television Series (True Crime)

Network: Oxygen

Filming Location: Knoxville

Filming Dates: August 1 & 2, 20XX (talent may not be needed both days)

Role: [DET. ALLEN] Description: Detective Allen is a key supporting character in this episode. He is a seasoned investigator, aged 55 to 65 years old, portraying a white man. The character has short gray hair, an average height, and build. Detective Allen plays a crucial role in the investigation of a crime involving violence and murder, and as such, the actor must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. Additionally, the role requires handling a prop gun in some scenes. The selected actor must closely resemble the attached photo of the character.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Act in accordance with the provided script and character description.
2. Collaborate with the director and fellow actors to bring the character of Detective Allen to life.
3. Perform convincingly in scenes involving scripted violence and murder content.
4. Handle the prop gun safely and responsibly during filming.

Requirements:

• Age: 55 to 65 years old
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: White
• Physical Appearance: Short gray hair, average height, and build
• Acting Experience: Prior acting experience in film or television is preferred.
• Comfort Level: Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content.
• Prop Handling: Must be at ease handling a prop gun during filming.
• Resemblance: Must closely resemble the attached photo of the character.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $135/day (flat rate, no hotel, travel, or stipend provided).

Casting Call: Snapped Ep. 3309

Job Detail: Title: Snapped Ep. 3309 Network: Oxygen Filming Location: Knoxville Filming Dates: August 1 & 2 (may not be needed both days)

Role: [KELLY, ANAKIN’S WIFE]

• Age Range: 18 to 25 years old
• Ethnicity: White
• Appearance: Short, brown curly hair. Average height and build.
• Comfort Level: Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content.
• Scene Description: Comforts ANAKIN after he receives news about his father’s death.
• Resemblance: Must closely resemble the attached photo.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act out the role of KELLY, ANAKIN’S WIFE, in accordance with the script and director’s instructions.
• Portray emotions effectively, especially in the scene where the character comforts ANAKIN after his father’s death.
• Work collaboratively with the cast and crew to ensure a smooth filming process.

Requirements:

• Age: Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years old.
• Ethnicity: Seeking a white woman for the role.
• Appearance: Must have short, brown curly hair and an average height and build.
• Acting Skills: Prior acting experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Comfort Level: Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content, as the episode falls within the true crime genre.
• Resemblance: Must closely resemble the attached photo of the character.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $125/day (flat rate, no hotel, travel, or stipend provided).
• Additional Perks: Meals and refreshments will be provided on set during the filming.

Note:

• Audition: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an audition at a specific date and location. Audition details will be communicated via email or phone.
• Filming Schedule: While the filming is scheduled for August 1 and 2, there is a possibility that the actor may not be required on both days. The final shooting schedule will be communicated in advance.