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The Signorelli Company is a vertically integrated, diversified development company based in The Woodlands, TX. As one of the largest privately held development companies in Texas, Signorelli has more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of real estate development including retail, mixed-use, multifamily, office, healthcare, land development and single-family homes. Recognized as a leader in the real estate industry, team members have named Signorelli a Top Workplace in the Houston area for the past three years.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for supporting business development and brand enhancement of The Signorelli Company’s integrated verticals by effectively engaging prominent business, real estate and local news media and supporting the internal and external communications efforts of the Marketing team. The position will work with Signorelli team members across geographies and business lines to develop targeted perspectives on new home communities, completed transactions and company culture. Timely, relevant content will be used to pitch members of the news media, craft press releases and articles for publication, and contribute to Signorelli’s social media strategy. The position also requires prompt response to ongoing media requests, identifying appropriate internal sources, as necessary.

Bringing proven best practices and a proactive approach to this new role, the Communications Manager will report to the Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications and interact regularly with all members of Marketing as well as team members in local markets throughout the state. As part of an integrated team guided by company goals, the ideal candidate will support the marketing and communications needs of both internal and external clients, and track results to ensure continuous improvement. This position requires strong communication skills, creative idea generation, and a desire to evolve the communications function to meet the needs of a dynamic, growth organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write communications for internal and external audiences to be distributed across various channels, including print, online and social media outlets, including Signorelli’s blog.
• Align public relations strategy with market trends, company strengths and overall business goals.
• Actively seek out opportunities to position our professionals as experts to the media; liaise with regional and local counterparts to surface local content.
• Identify newsworthy opportunities and lead the process of creating, editing and distributing press releases.
• Respond to and fulfill media requests, coordinating with local experts, as necessary.
• Maintain and update press lists and nurture relationships with the media.
• Track media coverage through third-party system; analyze metrics to develop targeted outreach.
• Monitor marketing, media relations and real estate industry best practices.
• Review written materials and proofread internal and external content to ensure appropriate branding and messaging.
• Support Marketing team on various initiatives.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, media, journalism or similar.

Experience:

• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in media relations, internal communications and/or social media.
• Understanding of real estate industry.

Technical Skills:

• Strong attention to detail, including excellent proofreading capabilities and a commitment to achieving the highest-quality deliverables and outcomes.
• Ability to clearly articulate key messages verbally and in written form to media and partners.
• Expertise in serving several audiences and balancing viewpoints to generate the best result.
• Proficiency with Office 365.
• General knowledge of third-party media/news clipping software.

Personal Skills:

• Agile, flexible and highly collaborative.
• Adept at managing multiple projects and tight schedules.
• Self-motivated, organized and capable of independently prioritizing workload.
• Capable of fostering relationships across all job functions and levels within the organization.
• Open to learning new systems and processes, and adapting strategies to evolving environment.
• Enthusiastic about communicating the company’s successes, vision and differentiators through a multi-faceted approach to communications.

Signorelli Company

Babcox Media, Inc., an Akron, Ohio-based B2B multimedia company with concentration in the automotive aftermarket, powersports, performance, collision, commercial fleet, dealership, engine building and tire industries is currently searching for an experienced Managing Editor/Producer. The best candidate for this role is an experienced editor who loves to create content, understands business-to-business publishing operations, and is ready to take the next step in his or her career as the next Managing Editor/Producer at Babcox Media.

We’re looking for a person who wants the support and resources to create fun and engaging written and video content; someone who can deftly manage digital content production—website, newsletters, and social media. Most importantly, we seek someone who desires to work at a high level of industry engagement to make solid contacts and tell stories that no one else in the market is telling.

At Babcox Media, we’ve invested heavily in our digital content strategy—from producing content with a digital-first focus to growing a video department with studio and editing resources. Our editors crisscross the country attending industry events to detail product launches, trade shows, and other event coverage. We want you to be part of the team to lead the next generation of content creation at Babcox Media.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the digital production process of daily website posts and newsletter deployment—maintaining the publishing calendar and planning future content.
• Writing content for written publication and video production.
• Hosting video content as the on-screen talent.
• Working with the video department on pre- and post-production content creation for the brand.
• Assisting the sales team in client management efforts, including program creation, industry knowledge consulting, idea generation, and content program executions.
• Understanding how to create, manage, and deploy content in various forms—from pure editorial to sponsored content placements.
• Working with the team’s graphic designer to create content-specific graphic assets.
• Working with editors and the publisher to create and execute revenue-generating ideas for their respective publication and/or Babcox Media.
• Working with Ad Services to gather information about advertisers, special advertising positions, production schedules, and production requirements for print or online.
• Managing qualified contributing writers to provide relevant technical content.
• Developing an annual brand content calendar, media kit, and promotions.
• Reviewing Google Analytics for the latest data on website traffic.
• Moderating webinars.
• Participating in sales calls with members of the sales staff for editorial perspective.
• Traveling and covering press events for the brand.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or similar.
• 3-5 years of professional editorial and/or content service experience, including article writing (print and digital), news reporting, copyediting, design, layout, and SEO.
• Current experience in and knowledge of all digital and social media, SEO, WordPress, and web content management systems.
• Experience or interest in video content creation—planning, writing, shooting, editing.
• Knowledge and understanding of usability guidelines, as well as practical applications of SEO strategies as they relate to content.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style.
• Positive track record as a strong team member with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Strong interviewing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to travel (Up to 30% of the job).
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines.
• Must be computer proficient: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, etc.) for Mac.
• Automotive interest is highly recommended, but not required.

Babcox Media offers competitive salary and benefit packages as well as a creative work environment. Qualified candidates should apply directly to our Managing Editor/Producer job posting at https://www.babcox.com/careers/ or you may email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Please note: Babcox Media does not provide relocation assistance nor does the company sponsor international candidates.

Babcox Media

Kura Sushi USA is a publicly traded U.S. company established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc. We are an innovative and tech interactive Japanese restaurant chain serving up the ultimate eater-tainment dining experience with a combination of premium ingredients, advanced technology, and affordable prices to create a one-of-a-kind revolving sushi dining experience.

Come join the Kura Krew!

We have and exciting opportunity for a Marketing and Public Relations Assistant to join our growing team. The Public Relation and Marketing Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of duties from general administrative tasks to design tasks. The Public Relation and Marketing Assistant often is responsible for preparing, shipping and ordering supplies, researching, and assisting in preparing digital marketing collateral. S/he must be detail oriented, organized, multi-tasking, with a flair for marketing and good with accuracy.

*This is a hybrid role. Candidates should be local and able to come into our Corporate Support Center, 2-3days a week and as needed for meetings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist with administrative needs of the marketing department.
• Provide general office support including preparing packages for shipping, placing orders, tracking, and taking inventories of promotional materials.
• Collaborate with marketing team to develop, edit, and optimize marketing materials, eNewsletter and loyalty programs.
• Attend meetings when needed and create minutes for record.
• Opens and distributes department mail and email.
• Runs errands as needed (i.e. pick up or drop off samples, menus or promotional materials).
• Assist in the creation and execution of marketing campaigns across various channels such as social media, email, and events.
• Assist in maintaining the company’s website, online store, location listing and other digital assets.
• Assist in conducting market research and analyzing data to identify trends and insights.
• Assist in planning and executing marketing events.
• Support social media’s daily tasks (engaging and reporting).
• Assist with on-site and on-location photo and video shoots and post-shoot editing including photo retouching.
• Update public sites (ex: Homepage, Google, Yelp, etc.) as needed.
• Proofread the promotional materials and/or presentations for accuracy and consistency.
• Flexible with visiting the office, Kura Sushi restaurants, vendors, etc.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Works shifts or days as assigned by Manager in accordance with the Company’s business needs.
• Other tasks as assigned by Manager.
• Maintains good communication with marketing team, store management, co-workers, vendors and outside contacts.
• Has a good understanding of various social media.
• Maintains high ethical standards in the work place.
• Reports all irregular issues and problems to the Department Manager for solutions.
• Complies and maintains confidentiality of all company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2-year college degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of marketing and/or designing experience required, in a retail or corporate establishment desirable.
• Experience in a similar or comparable work environment, strong work ethic supported by a pleasant and positive attitude of “can do” success.
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.
• Good working knowledge of Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design and Premier desired.

PAY RANGE: $22.00 – $27.00/hr. DOE

Kura Sushi USA

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

The University Relations & Early Career Programs Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to attract, engage, and retain early career talent. This role involves establishing and nurturing relationships with universities, colleges, and students, managing internship programs, organizing campus events, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure a successful talent acquisition process.

Key Responsibilities:

University Relationship Management:

o Develop and maintain relationships with key university contacts, faculty members, and student organizations.

o Collaborate with universities to create internship and recruitment opportunities for students.

Internship and Leadership Development Program Management:

o Design, implement, and manage internship programs that provide valuable experiences for both students and the organization.

o Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship of interns.

o Coordinate with various departments to provide value add and business critical projects to interns.

o Ensure internal development programs (PDS & CDS) are effectively utilized to identify and advance internal talent.

Campus Recruitment:

o Plan and execute campus recruitment events, including career fairs, information sessions, and workshops.

o Represent the organization at university events to promote the company and its career opportunities.

Early Career Talent Acquisition:

o Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to identify hiring needs for entry-level positions.

o Implement innovative strategies to attract top talent, including social media campaigns, employer branding initiatives, and networking events.

Program Development:

o Design and implement early career development programs, including training sessions, mentorship programs, and leadership initiatives.

o Evaluate program effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

Collaboration and Communication:

o Work closely with internal stakeholders, including HR, hiring managers, and senior leadership, to align early career programs with organizational goals.

o Communicate program goals, updates, and successes to internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proven experience in university relations, campus recruitment, or talent acquisition, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with various recruiting tools and platforms.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Experience in a fast paced environment
• 3 years Early Career Program management experience.
• 5 years full cycle recruiting experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with employer branding and social media recruitment strategies.
• Knowledge of diversity and inclusion initiatives in recruitment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

Sazerac Company

The ideal candidate will be responsible for branding and public relations. You will work cross-functionally to understand the needs, act as a company brand ambassador to external sources, and drive revenue growth through successful brand strategy.

Responsibilities

1. Brand building and communication strategy: responsible for overseas brand building and brand strategy formulation and guidance implementation;

2. Support overseas brand integrated marketing, brand social media project planning and landing;

3. Public relations communication strategy and implementation: global media relations building and maintenance, global public relations events planning and guidance implementation, global news release planning, global resources integration and communication planning, public relations content creative planning and guidance implementation, dealing with sudden global public relations crisis events;

4. Brand and public relations communication system building: responsible for global brand and public relations communication system building, promote the headquarters and regional brand public relations communication system to fight and form a synergy, help the brand growth.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor degree or above, excellent English, good listening, speaking, reading and writing ability, good copywriting skills;

2. 8 years or above brand, marketing related work experience, overseas market related experience or team management experience is preferred;

3. Familiar with overseas communication laws and media environment, with overseas media resources is preferred;

4. Have strong forward-looking, innovative thinking;

5. Have excellent creative and aesthetic ability, outstanding logical analysis, organization and coordination ability, excellent emergency handling ability, crisis public relations ability.

Gotion Inc.

At Mosaic, we use the intersecting points of culture, context, and creativity to build brands in dimension. We like to call ourselves builders, and we are looking to build out our team.

The role of Copywriter at Mosaic involves both challenging conventional thinking, while also building a deep understanding of the fundamentals of writing – with an in-depth knowledge of concept and craft across a variety of mediums, including shopper, digital, social, and ecommerce. They are a seasoned storyteller, and conceptualizes truly integrated, dimensional ideas. From cracking the brief to polishing in production, you are obsessed with the craft of copywriting and can access a diverse toolbox of creative solutions to solve marketing problems.

Specific to the Commerce space, your words are always insight-driven and you know the nuanced differences needed to not only build brand awareness, but to close the deal at the point of purchase. You geek out on finding the perfect combination of the right brand messaging with the right shopper messaging on the right platform—creating the most frictionless shopping experience for your shopper.

Specifics:

• 2+ years copywriting experience at an advertising agency, or similar setting, crafting fully integrated campaigns
• Strong conceptual thinker: campaign concepts, retail activations, headlines, promotions, scripts, display ads, social media posts, experiential concepts
• Experience or passion to explore the shopper mindset, solving business problems in commerce spaces
• Strong understanding/passion around digital and creative technology – both how to write/create for digital mediums, and how to harness innovation and tools to optimize creative output
• Experiences with CPG brands or similar
• Diverse and flexible background including commerce, social, with experiential, PR, or content as a plus
• Inspiring partner to art directors and designers as well as collaborative teammate with strategy, production, and account service
• Strong presenter who can sell ideas to clients in a confident and compelling way – both in the development and delivery of impactful presentations
• Culturally connected, passionate about trends, media, with diverse human interests

Responsibilities:

• Responding to briefs across integrated disciplines
• Able to work both independently and part of a team to crack breakthrough ideas
• Lead and participate in brainstorms and collaboration sessions
• Ability to use copy to articulate the vision via scripts, headlines, posts, body copy, concept manifestos, and more
• Desire to collaborate with art directors, fellow copywriters, and designers to hone their craft and develop a generalized understanding and approach to communications
• Willingness to work closely with producers and production partners on the development of campaign assets
• Can lead the development of presentation decks
• Able to proofread, refine, and edit own work and the work of others
• Can interpret and apply feedback from Creative leads, clients, and other stakeholders
• Has a passion and excitement for innovation and new media
• Responsible for time tracking, adhering to project budgets, timelines and allocations
• Desire to grow into creative leadership role and serve as a mentor to junior team members
• Driven to share knowledge and accountable for team and business growth

Mosaic North America

The Director, Communications is responsible for ensuring operational excellence of the communications function by examining and optimizing current internal processes, establishing new workflows, evaluating the current tools stack, and implementing new ways to drive continuous improvement of communications activities through efficiency. This position ensures effective and streamlined cross-functional collaboration, planning and implementation of communications projects and campaigns by driving the daily execution of work, and removing barriers to completing work, as well as partnering with pork board staff, agencies, contractors, strategic partners and stakeholders to manage large-scale projects, long-term forecasting and ongoing resourcing.

The NPB communications function includes paid, earned and owned media and communications channels, from public and media relations, stakeholder communications and crisis communications to digital and web, content creation and deployment, social media, creative and production services.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate and manage complex projects daily, end-to-end, by developing staffing and resourcing plans, scopes of work, schedules and timelines for all communications work.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration among all departments with full transparency of all work being developed and executed.
• Examine, optimize and architect internal and shared internal-external processes and workflows by identifying bottlenecks, barriers and efficiencies.
• Design, deploy, train and continuously improve workflows for each communications functional area for both the NPB internal team as well as external agency partners.
• Leading by influence among the communications function as well as through partnering with leaders across the organization, including senior leadership
• In partnership with IT, evaluate current stack of tools the communications team currently leverages; research alternatives at scale and make recommendations on different/additional tools that could be used to drive efficiency.
• Drive and support operational and departmental process improvements, from discovery through launch; develop training materials, dashboards and reports to monitor and measure these improvements and their impact on the organization.
• Collaborate with Director, Project Management to apply and share effective approaches to solve workflow and process issues using data analysis and process improvement approaches within a context of organizational and business realities.

Skills/Experience Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and job-related experience. Academic emphasis in fields such as Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Project Management.
• Seven (7) or more years of experience as a Project Manager or Client Services Manager or similar role focused on the food or agriculture industry with an advertising firm or marketing agency setting is required.
• Demonstrate specialized project management subject matter expert (SME) skills.
• Demonstrate a track record of supporting a wide variety of projects in specialty communications fields, from digital and website projects to public relations, social media and content to omnichannel paid media campaigns.
• Progressive knowledge and proven experience managing communications, marketing or advertising work daily, weekly, monthly and conducting annual planning for this work alongside collaborators.
• Ability to lead projects driven heavily through shared accountabilities with external media vendors, fulfillment partners or production studios.
• Ability to successfully act as a change coach, change agent and teacher to all levels of the organization around communications process, workflows, timelines and resourcing.
• Demonstrate the ability to build consensus, motivate and manage others.
• Demonstrate successful record of leading teams to deliver results on time and on budget.
• Demonstrated ability to manage entire lifecycle of complex projects from initiation through implementation through the creation of project pans, schedules, timelines and DACI or RACI models to clarify accountability, roles and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability in communication planning and delivery excellence through written, verbal and platform presentation skills.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Must be open to feedback and comfortable handling risk and change.
• U.S. based travel may be required (up to 25%). Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Application deadline is Monday, February 12th, 2024. We may speak to qualified candidates prior to the application deadline. National Pork Bord’s corporate office is located in Des Moines, Iowa. Remote candidates may be considered, but preference will be given to local candidates.

Full-time Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000

Please note: This starting range is based on a general market pay assessment. However, individual salary decisions take into account a variety of factors including but not limited to: business and local market considerations, internal equity, and overall candidate skills, education and experience.

The National Pork Board, an equal opportunity employer, offers an exceptional benefits package and flexible work environment. The National Pork Board has been named one of the Principal Financial Groups and Inc. Magazine’s – Best Places to Work! Visit us online at www.porkcheckoff.org.

The National Pork Board has responsibility for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, science and technology, swine health, pork safety and sustainability and environmental management. Applicants should be able to support the mission of the organization with enthusiasm to serve U.S. pork producers.

National Pork Board

Job Highlights

The Audience Education and Communications Manager leverages their knowledge of opera to support the Director of Communications in strengthening Houston Grand Opera’s (HGO) brand and raising its visibility to ensure it is recognized as one of the most highly acclaimed opera companies in the United States. This person plays an important role in telling the story of the organization through the media, publications, public speaking, and public relations, as well as supporting all internal and external communications efforts of the Marketing department. The Audience Education and Communications Manager drives all internal and external education of all facets of the operas and productions programmed by HGO, to deepen the interest and passion of our attendees, donors, and partners. This person will work across the organization as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives.

Join Us!

We are looking for talented, passionate, dedicated people who are eager to make contributions to our community and our mission.

Concerned you do not meet every single requirement listed? Apply! We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job if they don’t think they meet 100% of the requirements. At HGO, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this position but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this position or another role at HGO.

About the Houston Grand Opera

The mission of HGO is to enrich our diverse community through the art of opera. We do so by creating, curating, exploring, and producing outstanding experiences centered around the human voice. HGO has received a Tony Award, two Grammy Awards, and three Emmy Awards – we are the only opera company in the world to win all three honors.

Our strategic focus is two-fold: creating profoundly enriching experiences for our diverse audiences and clearly defining and positively promoting the HGO brand.

We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all company members. We believe every team member enriches our diversity by exposing a broad range of ways to understand and engage our community and discover, design, and deliver enriching experiences.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a new and exciting position. We are committed to offering a compensation package that will fairly reflect the final candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. We offer robust benefits to full-time employees, including:

• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a high-deductible healthcare plan with an employer-funded health savings account; a flexible savings account; an employee assistance program; and employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, wellness, parental leave, and scheduled and flexible holidays
• 403b retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development fund and opportunities
• Discounted parking in the Theater District garage and nearby lots plus easy access to Metro transportation
• Free tickets to our mainstage and community productions and events

Key Responsibilities

• Serve cross-departmental role of subject matter expert on HGO’s repertoire providing insights on each production and all creative forces involved.
• Develop curriculum, presentations, and in-person deliverables for programs intended to educate and deeply engage audiences, including Opera Unwrapped, Opera Insights, in-venue exhibits, etc.
• Ensure internal and external parties (PR firm, creative agency) are well-versed in HGO programming by developing and executing custom learning sessions and facilitating conversations with directors, the Artistic department, etc.
• Collaborate with staff archivists to organize and maintain files that include resources and research needed to execute educational programs and serve as an information hub for employees throughout the season.
• Develop open communication and collaboration with the Artistic and Production teams to ensure an in-depth understanding of each opera and production. Attend rehearsals, meetings, and operas as required.
• Develop and source synopses and “quick start guides” for operas in each mainstage season.
• Collaborate with the Audiences department to develop compelling, accurate, and opera-minded marketing materials, including brainstorming creative concepts, advising on marketing strategies, developing copy, etc.
• Support the Director of Communications with copywriting, copyediting, and proofreading cross-organization copy, particularly from the lens of artistic accuracy.
• Participate in the ideation and development of original content intended to engage our audiences including original articles, speeches, promotional copy, blogs, etc.
• Support efforts to maintain to date catalogue of biographies and headshots for all cast, creatives, creators, etc., and ensure presentation on the website and in publications is accurate.
• Assist the Director of Communication in developing narratives and positive brand stories for media and public relations outreach. Participate in planning sessions and interact with media and PR agencies as required.
• Play an integral role in utilizing new media like social media platforms, YouTube, and Apple Music Classical to engage audiences with an emphasis on maximizing brand enhancement and reach (playlists, podcasts, pitching collaborations, developing content).

Qualifications

Must have 3-5 years of experience; a bachelor’s degree in dramaturgy, arts management, or arts administration is a plus. Dedicated writing experience is required, writing samples will be requested. Night and weekend hours are required.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, board members, and a variety of community constituents. Must be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent time-management skills, superior organizational and communication skills, and the ability to independently solve problems. High priority to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. The successful candidate should have a collaborative spirit, provide great attention to detail in all aspects of the job, and remain calm and responsive in dealing with others.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 30 pounds.

Equal Opportunity

Houston Grand Opera is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HGO are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. HGO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. HGO encourages applicants of all ages.

Houston Grand Opera

Introducing iSOCRATES

Looking for a MADTech (Marketing Tech, Ad Tech, and Data Tech) domain career opportunity that will enable you to learn and grow? Great personal and professional opportunities await you at well-established, employee-owned, global MADTech products/services leader iSOCRATES!

iSOCRATES is one of the fastest-growing global organizations in tech-enabled media and marketing services and data and analytics. iSOCRATES advises on, builds, manages, and owns mission-critical Marketing, Advertising, and Data platforms, technologies, and processes as the Global Leader in MADTech Resource Planning and ExecutionTM serving publishers, marketers, agencies, and enablers.

iSOCRATES is staffed 24/7/365 with our proven specialists who save partners money, and time and achieve transparent, accountable performance while delivering extraordinary value. Savings stem from a low-cost, focused global delivery model at scale that benefits from continuous re-investment in technology and specialized training.

The company is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.A. with our global delivery center in Mysuru, Karnataka, India. We started our Mysuru Delivery Center in 2017 with 4 specialists, now number 200+, and expect to grow to hundreds in the next few years.

The Company is led by a team of proven, successful industry veterans who have worked together in iSOCRATES and elsewhere for years. We are a values-driven organization defined by the strength and diversity of our Associates throughout the world who we expect will become strong, contributing shareholder-partners.

Through our ongoing formal commitment to learning and development, iSOCRATES Academy expects to enter a continuous, rigorous learning and improvement environment taught and mentored by subject matter experts, industry leaders, and peers. At iSOCRATES, you and your contribution count.

At iSOCRATES, we are committed to achieving and sustaining global leadership in our industry while creating a compelling working and learning environment in which you are respected and appreciated. Are you up for the challenge and rewards that await you at iSOCRATES?

Job Description

The Engagement Manager role manages, directly and indirectly, the channel and client-partner-facing (as opposed to Delivery) aspects of iSOCRATES’s global Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Data Science and Data Engineering teams. The Engagement Manager is accountable for helping to define, support, and deliver both the Company’s value proposition and its Marketing, Channel activities, and Business Development as it relates to these teams which are located in the U.S. and India. The Engagement Manager is an active, billable Lead Consultant. There is a parallel Manager in the firm’s India Delivery Center who has day-to-day responsibility for the Practice’s Delivery teams.

The Engagement Manager and the Data and Analytics Delivery/Project Manager work together to implement, manage, and deliver solutions that drive success in meeting and exceeding our client partners’ business KPIs.

The Engagement Manager is the first point of subject matter expertise for his/her assigned prospects and client partners. In this role, you will develop strong relationships with a variety of client partners and internal and external resources, connecting with key business executives and stakeholders.

He/She will be responsible for all aspects of the pre-and early-stage client-partner pitch and onboarding processes, leading the front end of the Data and Analytics Consulting and Managed Services teams. The Engagement Manager is responsible for uncovering and understanding the unmet needs of client-partners, working with Delivery teams to obtain data/pre-tabulated data to support the analytics and insights, and fulfilling client-partner requests for insights and analytics. The Engagement Manager will also support client-partners interested in consulting hours implementing or customizing iSOCRATES’s own proprietary BI platform, MADTechBI™ (https://madtechbi.com) and MADTechAI(™). Some travel may be required on a case-by-case basis.

You should have expert knowledge of business intelligence tools such as Power BI/AWS Quicksight and Tableau, and the ability to write queries (SQL) and execute data visualizations in Excel/Google Sheets and Microsoft Powerpoint/Google Slides. You should have strong knowledge of PII and non-PII data, various analytic and business intelligence tools, media and marketing data, and modeling. Experience with programmatic campaign management (e.g., display, video, mobile, social, native, audio, advanced TV) and experience with yield management, SSPs, DSPs, DMPs and exchange-based media buying and selling is required.

The Engagement Manager will also be responsible for supporting internal Company Data and Analytics-related business and product strategy and management and certain 3rd party partner certification programs, including training and marketing.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day senior point of contact with our key clients. Build, grow, and maintain relationships, gaining a deep understanding of their business and marketing needs Working with our Delivery and Development teams in India, monitor and optimize metrics for delivery, reporting, and analysis.
• Work with clients to uncover and understand unmet business needs and needs for insights that improve their business performance. Convert this understanding into business and technical requirements for the Delivery teams to obtain the data/pre-tabulated data to support the requested insights and to execute advanced analytics such as market mix modeling, and segmentation. Analyze the advanced analytics results and data/pre-tabulated data to uncover the insights. Communicate insights to the client via meetings and client-ready Excel/sheets and PowerPoint/slides presentations.
• Address internal and external partner queries effectively and in a timely manner.
• Generate partner memos and presentations providing recommendations as to methodologies, processes, and key insights.
• Help prepare RFI/RFPs and RFP/RFI responses in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.
• Be the in-house, partner-facing expert in Analytics, BI, Data Science and Engineering, SSPs, DSPs, DMPs, CDPs, mix modeling, attribution modeling, propensity modeling, AI, and blockchain.
• Help develop best practices by creating training materials, sales materials, and partner-facing guides.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably business, engineering, or quantitative degree, graduate degree preferred.
• Overall min. of 10+ years of experience, Minimum 2 years of digital advertising media and marketing experience. 4+ years of experience in BI/Analytics/Data Engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of all/any cloud platform (AWS/Azure/GCP) required.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in data storytelling and data visualization.
• Strong understanding and ability to use any Visualization tool (Tableau / Sisense / Power BI)
• Strong SQL Skills
• Knowledge of Brand and Direct Response digital media and marketing
• Knowledge of programmatic media systems and tools (e.g., ad servers, ad exchanges, platform providers, attribution, tagging, ad verification, measurement, brand safety, viewability)
• Experience with DSPs, DMPs, SSPs, and CDPs preferred.
• Experience with CPA, CPC, CPL, and CPM marketing campaigns preferred.
• Knowledge of ad targeting and optimization methodologies
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics
• Proficiency in data analysis including pivot tables and advanced functions.
• Outstanding troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with APIs
• Team management experience is required.
• Effective time management skills – ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborative team player yet comfortable with independence.

iSOCRATES LLC

Location: Hattie Mae White

Department: Chief Human Resources Officer

Salary Range: $130,000.00 – $155,000.00

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of HR Communications is responsible for developing and executing strategic HR communication and marketing initiatives that enhance the HR and district brand, engage employees, and support HR programs. The Director of HR Communications has a strong background in both HR and communications, with a passion for creating impactful messaging that resonates with internal and external audiences. This individual must have a deep understanding of K-12 school district operations, school district employment, and school district budgets, and be able to leverage that understanding/knowledge base to promote and sustain all recruitment and retention initiatives and efforts.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, human resources, or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 7 years of communications, media, and marketing experience in a leadership role, preferably within the public education or corporate sector.

Houston ISD