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Branigan Inc., an integrated creative communications company in Milwaukee, is seeking a talented, driven Art Director to support its growing B2B and B2C client and new business needs.

Do you thrive in collaborative settings, but also consider yourself a self-starter? Do you love everything about brands and the creative possibilities they hold? Do you want to create your best work while being your best you (i.e., doing things the right way)? Do you believe in strategic, thoughtful approaches to problem solving? And, are you looking to grow your skills and advance your career in a fun, hybrid work environment located in Milwaukee’s always-vibrant Third Ward?

The Art Director will contribute visually compelling and effective design solutions to the creative deliverables Branigan produces for clients and company promotion. This expectation not only applies to the things we produce (advertising, print and digital collateral, websites, trade show graphics, apps, newsletters, etc.), but also our commitment to delivering an extremely high level of client service, strategic consulting and professionalism.

Branigan operates on the concept of self-governance and the first principles that inspired America’s founders. We stress the importance of self-discipline, personal responsibility, humility and a great sense of humor in our culture.

Responsibilities

• Develops original design concepts and visual solutions, and establishes creative strategy based on project requirements, briefs and business objectives.
• Takes an active role on creative projects, including research, analysis, ideation, concept incubation, defining brand standards and best practices.
• Collaborates with creative team and integrated marketing teams, translating marketing objectives and brand strategies to generate clear ideas and concepts.
• Leads large and small group presentations, both internal and client-facing, to communicate effectively, command a room through storytelling, engender trust and clearly articlulate complex digital concepts.
• Mentoring and guiding creative team when needed, understanding that every critique is an opportunity for growth.
• Conceptualizes, designs and produces a wide variety of work across multiple platforms, including web/mobile, digital, print/traditional, and social media.
• Contributes to internal Branigan initiatives such as training materials, new business presentations, RFPs and other associated items. Collaborates with internal teams to execute Branigan’s social media strategy, tone, personality and vision.
• Manages client relationships and delivers on projects by addressing client challenges, enacting pro-active problem solving and anticipating client needs.
• Manages freelance relationships and projects, including video vendors, photographers, animators, web developers, etc.
• Juggle multiple projects while maintaining professional attitude to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines. Handle extra/unplanned time demands positively and constructively.
• Advocates for the company externally through existing professional networks and professional organizations, trade associations, etc.

Qualifications

• Strong conceptual skills and the ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• 5-10 years experience in an agency or in-house creative department setting.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Stunning portfolio of work that demonstrates a breadth of visual and design excellence across a wide range of applications, including digital and video platforms.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to conceptualize in both group and individual settings.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of Wix, WordPress and animation (i.e., After Effects) software a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer other good stuff too: competitive salaries, company-sponsored health insurance, 401(k) match, profit sharing, monthly gym membership discounts, mobile phone reimbursement, work from home Tuesdays and Fridays, flexibility, paid maternity/paternity leave, a new business incentive program and more.

In addition to benefits, Branigan has built a fun company culture that includes team-building activities. We also facilitate a comprehensive wellness program and offer summer hours.

To apply, please email your resume along with your portfolio to jdohearty@braniganinc.com.

Branigan

Q Department has been featured in AdAge Creativity 50, a list of the most influential creative companies in the US, for their progressive and art-minded approach to music and sound production for advertising, film, and virtual reality (VR). In 2015, the company founded Mach1, a sound technology firm specializing in VR and augmented reality (AR). Our team is immensely proud of the work we produce and our shared sense of purpose, and we are renowned for our commitment to delivering the highest quality creative.

We are looking for a Senior Music Producer to join our New York team and help us continue to create innovative and cutting-edge original music, sound design, sound branding, interactive sound & mix.

As a Senior Music Producer, you will be responsible for maintaining contact with team members from start to finish to ensure each project is delivered successfully. This role will oversee production and post-production projects, including original music, sound design, mix, interactive sound, and sound branding for projects across a range of mediums, including short and long-form videos, TV, Interactive, VR, and Broadcast TV commercials.

The Senior Music Producer will be responsible for managing and prioritizing a fast-paced production environment, engaging with and scheduling external vendors and contractors, and providing updates to Creative Directors. Furthermore, this role will support the audio team with clear goals, deadlines, and efficient time management, as well as develop relationships with our creative community.

The ideal candidate has experience in the advertising industry, strong leadership, and project management skills, and experience both creatively and technically in the fields of broadcast, film, and web/interactive.

Qualifications.

* A Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of experience in the music, post-production, and advertising industry.

* Existing business relationships within the advertising industry.

* You thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and creative environment.

* You are highly adaptable & tech-savvy.

* You have a musical breadth of knowledge.

Requirements.

* Strong leadership and project management skills.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Strong knowledge of music production, composition, arrangement, and mixing.

* Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.

* Experience with project management, problem-solving, and decision-making.

* You are able to work less traditional hours.

Considered +

+ Experience with music production software, such as Pro Tools

+ Gaming Industry, Virtual Reality experience.

+ Plays an instrument.

Employment Type: Full-time

Hybrid Remote/Physical Studio

Q Department

CREW CALL: “Juror #2”

“Juror #2” follows family man Justin Kemp who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict—or free—the wrong killer.

Looking for Crew in all departments (but also specifically):

• Costumers
• Seamstresses
• Set and Departmental PA’s
• Prepping Spring 2023 and Filming Summer 2023

Crew Call!

Attention Dallas!

Nike is seeking:

• Production Assistants and a Driver for a shoot on Tuesday, May 9th. This is a PAID opportunity. 

Dates – 4/29/2023-05/01/2023

Project – ESPN – CBSB – Tennessee vs Arkansas

Location – Bogle Softball Park (Fayetteville, AR)

Position – Skilled Utility

Rate – $250 / 10

Empire is seeking a versatile, experienced, highly-motivated Digital Marketing & Media Manager to handle Empire’s marketing plan and strategy, run all social media platforms and help enhance our marketing materials and channels as well as our brand. 

This position requires great reactive range and versatility, and the ability to think conceptually and strategically as well as deliver original marketing & media campaigns and oversee execution. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the marketing initiatives and social media strategy for Empire as well as working on marketing plans for select events and client projects. 

Your duties will include developing social media strategy, implementing marketing plans, managing social media content, and establishing market forecasts. Responsibilities will extend also to monitoring content optimization, supervising the creation of promotional materials, website and executing social media and digital marketing campaigns, including social media key performance metrics tracking and development of budget reports. 

Responsibilities

• Manage overall Empire’s branding: from strategy to execution, help position the brand in a competitive marketplace / industry
• Create, develop and execute collateral materials, social media campaigns, and other special initiatives related to the company (ie. 30th anniversary)
• Manage website, including establishing KPIs and ensuring regional teams adhere to brand guidelines.
• Manage online media assets for the website: HTML newsletters and any social media posts.
• Manage brand presences through all paid, owned, and earned digital media including developing social strategies for SEM.
• Develop and manage marketing programs and partner integration when needed.
• Maintain and update the company Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn pages along with e-newsletters.
• Develop marketing strategies for increasing views on website and Vimeo channels.
• Report ROI on organizational and campaign level to senior executives.
• Implement advertising tracking procedures to evaluate ROI and maximize campaign performance
• Optimize user experience to increase new clients by analyzing key performance indicators and A/B testing results to refine acquisition funnel.
• Manage PR agency or any other marketing related vendor 
• Manage media buys and determine appropriate media spend 

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years professional experience as a marketing manager, ideally for creative agencies
• Strong experience and familiarity with events 
• Strong writing skills
• Background in communications and marketing strategy as well as execution 
• Strong portfolio of marketing and social media campaigns
• Mastery of social media platforms management (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Drive Suite, Dropbox and Slack
• Ability to organize and curate photos, videos and other media content and assets to optimize 
• Graphic designer skills are not required but are a plus 

Requirements

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Ability to take initiative, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be comfortable in an office setting as well as in on-site environments
• Able to function in an open office workspace
• Should be comfortable communicating with third party vendors and senior-level stakeholders

Empire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position will be compensated with an annual salary and benefits including 401K and health care compensation, to be discussed. 

The regular work week will run M-F 10:00am-6:00pm. Please note that in-person attendance in the New York office is required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and is subject to change. In addition to the weekly office schedule, attendance and onsite participation at events is often required.

Candidates should send their resume as well as a summary of qualifications and interest in the position to Anna Recasens at hr@empireentertainment.com.

Qualified candidates will be contacted by Empire to schedule an interview.

Additional company information can be found at www.empireentertainment.com.

Empire Entertainment

The ideal candidate will create and maintain a strong online presence for our company. They will implement online marketing strategies through social media accounts in an effort to increase brand awareness. Additionally, this individual will understand the target audience and create an appropriate strategy to reach this group.  

Responsibilities

• Research target audience and discover current trends
• Create engaging text, video, and image content
• Monitor web traffic
• Develop optimal posting schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field
• Experience as a social media coordinator
• Strong communication, multitasking and analytical skills

Celebrity Wings Entertainment LLC

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment began with The Cordish Companies’ branded entertainment districts, which set a new standard for design and best-in-class customer experiences. Projects such as Texas Live! Xfinity Live!, Kansas City Live! and Bally Sports Live! are among the highest profile sports and entertainment destinations in the country. Live! has now grown to encompass branded casinos and hotels, all delivering our unique blend of excitement, customer service, and best-in-class design and amenities.

The Senior Digital Marketing Manager will be responsible for the overall performance of the Live! Hospitality District and Brand websites. The person in this role will develop and implement the company’s web-based marketing strategy by partnering with the counter Senior Digital Marketing Manager (responsible for Paid & Social Media, as well as Email Marketing) to promote the company’s brand, attract visitors, grow the database, and generate internet sales.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Plans and implements web-based marketing strategies and campaigns via the company’s website(s).

· Collaborates with web development and design teams; provides guidance on marketing-related aspects of the company’s web presence.

· Collaborates with external and internal partners to monitor and improve search engine optimization (SEO) results for the company’s site(s).

· Develops performance dashboards, with key KPIs (i.e. Sessions, Revenue, Conversion Rate)

· Leads the upgrade to Sitecore 10.3, in partnership with the casino digital marketing team

· Acts as the project lead for upcoming district website builds

· Develops regular reporting cadence measuring each website’s performance while making ongoing recommendations to improve performance

· Develops and expands company’s web presence through social media, email, web advertising, and other online sources; promotes company brand through these channels.

· Coordinates with field marketing team members to ensure active promotions and campaigns are represented on the website(s).

· Develops a comprehensive website test plan (i.e. A/B testing, offer testing)

· Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in online marketing and website performance.

· Acts as the project leader for the development of the future Live! Hospitality mobile app

· Assists with budget preparation for marketing department.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Extensive knowledge of digital marketing principles and strategies.

· Proficient with HTML, web design, marketing automation, and Google Analytics.

· Familiarity with the Sitecore Digital Experience Platform, or other similar sophisticated digital experience platforms (i.e. AEM, AWS)

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Proven ability to plan and implement marketing campaigns.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field required.

· Seven-plus years of related experience preferred.

Reports to: Senior Vice President of Marketing

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment

Synergy Interactive is partnering with a global media production company to fill a Marketing Manager position.

*This contract position is hybrid in Newark, NJ,

NOTE: NO 3RD PARTY CANDIDATES OR RESUME SOLICITATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Responsibilities:

• Deliver campaigns from end to end: manage the creative process, targeting and segmentation, day-to-day operations (planning, tracking, timelines, reporting), stakeholder submissions, and optimization.
• Partner across internal teams to develop and implement optimal customer experiences.
• Support and deliver business approvals for campaigns with relevant stakeholders including leadership, finance, and legal.
• Test and learn across new and existing platforms, with eye towards scaling testing and optimization capabilities.
• Design, write and test highly effective marketing campaigns to improve customer acquisition.
• Coordinate and build relationships with marketers across Amazon and externally with partners.
• Use data and testing to optimize campaign content and targeting for all communications.
• Deliver campaign plans and deliverables on time and on budget.
• Develop and analyze performance metrics, create metrics updates and dashboards, and track performances against goals and share with senior leadership.

Basic Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, economics, business, engineering and/or relevant field of study.
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience in acquisition and/or performance marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to build, execute, and scale cross-functional marketing programs.
• Superior oral and written communication skills with an innate attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time and multiple priorities with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• CRM or Lifecycle Marketing (acquisition, retention, winback, churn)
• Experience with Email, Affiliate, and/or Digital Advertising.
• Proven experience in managing performance-oriented campaigns.
• Experience in the entertainment or media businesses.
• Aptitude with basic SQL queries
• Thorough understanding of awareness marketing principles
• Proven experience finding creative ways to do more with less, and a track record of staying on budget.
• Proven experience working with marketing tools including email, web analytics, CRM, and marketing automation platforms.

Synergy Interactive

ENTERTAINMENT SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR   

We are seeking a talented social media coordinator to help in the execution of campaigns across the digital and social landscape. The ideal candidate is well-versed in social media marketing and strategy, has strong writing skills, and is comfortable in a fast-paced creative environment. You must have experience publishing within the digital and social landscape, and familiarity with social media analytics. Entertainment industry experience is a bonus. 

ABOUT WATSON DESIGN GROUP 

We develop campaigns and digital experiences for clients in the entertainment sector across earned, owned, paid and experiential space. From the creation of an identity and style to a digital content hub or a 360 interactive platform, Watson creates experiences that carry our client’s stories to audiences across the globe. The ambition at Watson is to continue to build upon our award-winning campaign work and integrate the expertise of new creative approaches and technologies to our business. 

THE ROLE 

Our Social Media Coordinators are responsible for the direct execution of social calendars, which includes publishing creative content across channels, assisting with copywriting / copy editing and content optimization (identifying relevant trends, hashtags, etc). This role is vital to both Account Management teams and Creative Strategy teams in assisting with the organization of assets, internal and external calendars, and the development of campaign reports. 

Core responsibilities include: 

• Publishing creative content across varying social media platforms, ensuring posts are published correctly and on time. This also includes assisting the creative team in QAing creative content and making sure creative is at spec. 
• Setting up channels, updating skins, updating bios, etc. 
• Maintaining campaign calendars and anticipating creative and publishing needs – flagging with the Account Manager when relevant. 
• Proactively and consistently vetting replies across all social channels, flagging spam, monitoring sentiment, and tracking performance. Working with the Creative Strategy team to execute community management. 
• Talent auditing. Keeping a close eye on talent channels and additional engagement opportunities to share with the team. 
• Regularly developing analytics reports under the guidance of the Strategy team that outline both data and strategic recommendations based on performance and trends. 
• Monitoring real-time conversation and sentiment, making actionable creative recommendations to the team. 
• Quote pulls and script coverage as needed, helping the team to understand the tone, key themes, and beats of a title.
• Supporting Account Managers and Strategists across assigned proposals and campaigns. This includes attending brainstorms, ongoing idea development, platform recommendations, and copyediting. 



Our ideal candidate: 

• Is incredibly organized. 
• Is proactive and communicative. 
• Is passionate about entertainment – movies, television, art, culture. 
• Is highly collaborative and eager to learn about film and entertainment marketing.
• Thrives in an exciting, fast-paced environment. 
• Has excellent writing skills, knows the difference between “there” and “their.”
• Bachelor’s in marketing, journalism or communications a plus 
• Has some experience with social CMS and/or analytics tools

Watson Design Group, Inc.