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Skybound Entertainment, the home to critically acclaimed global franchises including The Walking Dead and Invincible, is looking for a Sr. Social Media Manager to join the team. The right candidate will develop, lead, and execute social strategy for Skybound Games, Skybound Entertainment’s gaming division, and launch some of the most anticipated titles of 2023.

The primary goal of the Sr. Social Media Manager will be to help conceptualize the global strategy across Skybound Games’ social media channels for all our IP and titles (The Walking Dead, Invincible, etc.). The Sr. Social Media Manager will also lead the gaming division and help establish goals and processes to create engaging, industry-leading content to ensure successful campaigns.

If you have experience managing a team, have a strategic mindset and are a risk-taker who strives for innovation, this role is for you.

Reports: This position will report to the Sr. Director of Social Media and Community.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop TOV and strategies to support brand teams that embody Skybound Games’ vision and tone, specified for each our upcoming games, partnerships, and events.
• Manage Skybound Games and specific title channels, managing agency teams, creating topical content, promoting relevant community engagement.
• Work in tandem with numerous internal teams to provide compelling campaign strategies that help support their goals.
• Mentor and motivate the social team to encourage personal and professional growth.
• Monitor performance metrics and help guide social strategy and improve performance and allow internal partners to better understand how their campaigns/content performed against internal and external benchmarks.
• Keep up to date on industry best practices and provide recommendations for internal strategies. Be the driver for new platform experimentation and adoption.
• Connect social and community to the larger business objectives through leveraging data and establishing clear KPI’s.
• Aid Creator Discovery team in identifying and vetting potential social media talent/IP for creative partnerships.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience leading social media channels and working on creative and innovative social media campaigns for a gaming brand.
• Specialist in developing social marketing strategies with a keen eye for strong content and copy.
• 2+ years as a people manager.
• Experience overseeing gaming projects from kickoff to execution.
• Proficiency with social media analysis and reporting and using tools such as Sprout Social.
• Hands-on experience driving growth on all major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Discord, Reddit, Twitch, TikTok) and driving early adoption on new ones.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and use social data to inform decision making.
• Experience managing relationships with external and internal partners to brief and manage original content.
• Deep understanding of how brands should use social to show up authentically.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to prioritize multiple campaigns competing priorities.
• Comfortable presenting at the executive level, both internally and externally.

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

Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution

Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution

Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution

a Unique Culinary Opportunity for the Right Person

• Are you tired of life on the line?
• Are you looking for better work/life balance with more time for family and friends?
• Do you love to experiment in the kitchen and work creatively?
• Are you social media savvy with a good on camera presence?

If you answered yes to all these questions, we have an exciting opportunity for you as an R&D Chef/Content Creator/Influencer on our team at Modernist Pantry.

Modernist Pantry is known throughout the restaurant industry as the go to source for unique functional ingredients and culinary knowledge. We help cooks transform ordinary meals into memorable and magical experiences. We also have a popular and growing YouTube channel where we share secrets and innovations from our Test Kitchen.

As a member of our team, your responsibility is to understand and use our ingredients to develop new recipes, techniques, and content. You’ll use your creativity to solve culinary problems, and share your discoveries directly with our customers. This includes your role as an on camera personality/influencer on our social media channels. And you will be a lead in our Test Kitchen collaborating with the rest of our team to develop informative and entertaining content.

In addition to these requirements, you must have a minimum of 3 – 5 years on the line in a full-service environment and have attained the rank of at least Sous Chef. A culinary degree and fine dining experience are a big plus, but not a deal breaker. You also must live in or be willing to relocate to the Portsmouth NH (Seacoast) Region.

In addition to a fun and engaging work environment we offer you the following benefits.

• Creative freedom & opportunity for personal growth
• Work/life balance with a 9-to-5 work schedule Monday through Friday.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Two weeks additional paid time off per year to start.
• 401K plan with matching contributions.
• Please note that we do NOT offer paid health care at this time.

Salary is dependent on your experience and fit for the position. There is also the opportunity to share in the monetization of our social media channels based on growth.

If you think you’re the right person, send your resume and a link to a brief video (unedited from your smartphone is fine) about yourself and why you feel this opportunity is for you. Also include links to your active social media profiles.

P.S. If you have reservations about the cannabis industry this is probably not the role for you. 

Modernist Pantry

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

The Local Digital Campaign Manager will work within our Telemundo Orlando, Tampa & Ft. Myers teams supporting all Account Executives and other key players at our local stations, to develop custom digital sales opportunities for advertisers, as well as coordinate the execution of the successful fulfillment of digital campaigns and all associated revenue.

Responsibilities

• Aid sales force in the overall RFP and pricing and planning process, including analyzing available inventory with the goal to provide sellable digital media proposals to agencies and direct advertisers
• Create template media plans for both custom and off the shelf marketing ideas
• Work in Operative One to book and manage digital campaign products
• Manage live campaigns by monitoring pacing and delivery
• Develop strategic reallocation and optimizations for live campaigns
• Coordinate with AEs on development of renewal strategies based on client/program insights
• Work with the traffic/operations team to schedule, traffic and implement advertising programs
• Pull screenshots, provide campaign pacing and reporting updates to Sales AEs on all active campaigns
• Deliver superior customer service by making performance recommendations and optimizations
• Monitor first and/or third-party impression metrics to ensure full delivery
• Confirm billing each month and work with finance to adjust billing and provide clients with accurate invoicing

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in digital sales support, preferably within operations org
• 4-year college degree
• Familiarity with an order management system (Operative One preferred)
• Familiarity with ad serving systems (FreeWheel, Google Ad Manager)
• Understanding of digital billing and invoicing
• High functioning, detail orientated individual with effective communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and collaboratively

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work either in Orlando, Tampa or Ft. Myers, FL
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Additional Requirements

• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

• Familiarity with ad serving systems (FreeWheel, Doubleclick DFP, Wide Orbit, Operative One, SMART/Salesforce etc.)
• Previous professional experience in digital or TV campaign management
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional communication, project management skills
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and act as a team player

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

Saltwater Restaurants Inc. is seeking an ambitious, energetic, detail-oriented individual who is passionate about the process of planning, managing, and executing events. The Events & Marketing Coordinator is a full-time position and will report directly to the Director of Marketing. The position is responsible for the logistics and details of large and small events, assisting with marketing efforts, and supporting organizational development needs.

The position is a part of a small but mighty team and requires someone who is a self-starter with a get-up-and-go attitude, excellent attention to detail, solid follow-up and follow through skills. The ability to effectively prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in event management, marketing, business, or a related field – AND/OR – Solid career experiences in a similar job field.

Responsibilities

Oversees planning, logistics, and execution of all the exciting events at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, including fireworks series, seasonal events, annual community events, fundraising partnerships, and other events on property.

• Prepares and organizes internal documents including event overviews, budgets, and post-event evaluations; manages event contracts, invoices, and supply inventories.
• Designs/updates event graphics including print materials, signage, digital graphics, and advertising materials.
• Assists in event marketing campaigns including social media, community calendars, websites, billboards, magazine/print media, radio, press releases, etc.
• Develops high-level sponsorship opportunities with existing accounts and establishes new sponsorship opportunities; Coordinates all aspects of sponsorship fulfillment.
• Implements and manages monthly newsletter of events for properties and community partners.
• Generates, recruits, and manages summer internship program and other seasonal volunteer opportunities.
• Assists management with organizing and executing seasonal holiday décor on property.

·     Maintains relationships with important external and internal partners; Remains active in local and professional organizations.

• Identifies and creates new event opportunities.
• Works directly with Director of Marketing on coordination of marketing campaigns and any additional company projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent at organization and planning
• ‪Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision
• ‪Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and timelines
• ‪Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and work assignments
• Driven and motivated to flourish with a growing company

Computer Requirements:

• Graphic design experience; Familiar with Adobe InDesign (Illustrator & Photoshop are a plus)
• Knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram/Facebook); Interests in social media trends
• Experience using MacBook, iPad, and other Apple products
• Proficient in Microsoft 365: Word, Excel, Outlook

Bonus Qualifications:

• Knowledge/experience in entertainment, audio visual, musicians/bookings
• Experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry

About the Company

Saltwater Restaurants, Inc. oversees nine high-volume waterfront restaurants, a beachfront shopping & dining venue (The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island), and an award-winning golf course. The company is based out of Destin, Florida and manages the 11 properties across a 75 mile stretch of Northwest Florida. Waterfront views and fresh Gulf seafood have made the restaurants a popular destination for visitors and locals for decades.

LEARN MORE: saltwaterrestaurants.com/jobs

Saltwater Restaurants Inc.

Opportunity

YuMe, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of licensed toys, has an immediate requirement for an innovative, product-centric Brand Manager to join our Toronto team. The primary focus of this role will be directed towards our Disney, Netflix, Hasbro, Among Us, anime, and other licensed toys and consumer products. This opportunity offers tremendous potential for advancement, ideal for someone seeking career development.

Reporting to the SVP, this role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating the performance of marketing & communication strategies for toys, consumer products, and bespoke promotional items. You will be closely involved in the creative process, media planning, trade marketing, PR, consumer promotions, line planning, packaging design, and activations. The Brand Manager will be responsible for complex projects with a high dependence on client-facing project management.

The Brand Manager will work independently and in a team environment with the sales and creative staff, both local and international, as well as with outside agencies. Must have a strong passion for toys, consumer products, and entertainment properties.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Planning

• Marketing strategy: assist in developing, executing, and owning marketing plans, communication, activity planning, key drivers, and publicity.
• Understand strategic marketing plans and execute a creative strategy for the marketing launch of new brands and products, including briefing new assets, creative direction/briefs, sample requests, and asset management.
• Brand and item sales forecast – In conjunction with the sales team, ensure marketing plans support business objectives.
• Develop, execute and assist in day-to-day marketing activities, including local insights collection and synthesis of performance or brand/products.
• Perform quarterly brand health checks to ensure forecast is being met, marketing budgets align with actual sales performance, and the brands meet expectations.
• Develop, execute and assist marketing programs across multiple channels, including TVC, PR, Events, Digital, Social, etc., with a limited budget.
• Trade marketing strategy development and execution, including in-store POS and catalog planning.

Brand Management

• Work closely with the EMEA & APAC teams to execute campaigns to ensure full alignment between market needs on deliverables and timings.
• Brand and product launch timing, including product life cycle planning, future product planning, and exclusive opportunities.
• Undertake relevant market research, e.g., focus groups, report findings, and provide recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Regularly analyze market data, and report findings to relevant team members.
• In conjunction with the sales team, present marketing decks and new product ranges to retailers.
• Assist in the planning and executing of internal and external promotional events and materials such as Toy Fair, Nuremberg, customer presentations, etc.
• Manage assigned Agency and Brand Relationships

Requirements:

• 5+ years of brand or account management experience with licensed toys or other consumer products are a must.
• Track record of creative development for new and unique products
• Excellent written, verbal, and client-facing presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to execute results against strategy and meet critical deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of the retail toy industry and operations, including planogramming, is a plus.
• Understanding of product development, product ranges, and key categories.
• Expertise in advertising fundamentals, including brand development, strategy, and management.
• Experience implementing brand and license guidelines.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America and overseas when necessary.

Key Words:

Brand Manager, Product Brand Manager, Client Service, Toys, Direct-to-Retail, Consumer Products, Advertising, Marketing, Product Solutions, Promotions, Promotional Marketing, Branded Merchandise

Maxx Marketing

**THIS IS NOT A JOB AT FORCEBRANDS**

Title: On/Off-Premise Market Manager – Tampa/Orlando

Industry: Spirits-based RTD

Location: Tampa/Orlando

About The Position:

The Market Manager for Orlando/Tampa will be responsible for growing and maintaining business and brand awareness in Orlando/Tampa markets through key on and off-premise channels. This position requires developing new markets, as well as maintaining currently active markets within the region. The Market Manager will share in the planning and implementation of all strategic sales activities, as well as execute all retailer marketing activities to enhance the growth and profitability of the brand portfolio.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Co-develop and execute depletion goals, profitability goals, and pricing.
• Monitor and manage distributor performance versus budget
• Work with distributor management in order to maintain proper inventory levels
• Develop and implement distributor programs to drive key account success based on brand initiatives
• Conduct sales meetings and product presentations for distributor sales staff
• Motivate and manage distributor sales force and executives through leadership; inspire confidence and gain respect as an effective company spokesperson
• Interface directly with key on-premise and off-premise accounts
• Oversee and direct brand development by identifying new account opportunities
• Manage direct report(s) as organization develops
• Monitor and evaluate program execution while controlling effective use of merchandising material
• Use distributor account sales data to achieve improved brand position
• Work with the brand and internal business team to further enhance local brand opportunities
• Work hand-in-hand with strategic accounts team to develop brand strategies for all accounts
• Control travel and entertainment expenses
• Manage sales promotion budgets in accordance with company policy and brand/company objectives
• Analyze quarterly order cycles and depletion reports to generate adequate and timely orders based on brand budget and/or trends

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must currently live and work in the United States
• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience with a supplier in the alcoholic beverage industry
• Wholesaler management experience is preferred, and Spirits Ready to Drink sales experience is preferred for this position
• An in-depth knowledge of wholesalers and coverage territories of Orlando/Tampa
• Advanced pricing competency and ability to develop and manage a key account pricing model
• Experience selling to all channels of trade a plus
• Proven ability sales management, including creative and fact-based selling, strategic planning, and team leadership
• Objective-oriented, focused and aggressive individual who needs little direction or supervision
• A good strategist who is also a very “hands-on”, “roll up their sleeves” executor.
• Comfortable with: frequent travel, working remotely and from home office, working independently
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to direct the distributor sales forces and develop key retail customer relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Monitoring of Nielsen Reports, VIP/iDig platforms, along with other data reporting software to understand performance drivers and to drive action against opportunities
• Computer literate and highly-efficient in Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Must be able to drive and lift/carry wine products (up to 40 lbs)

Certifications & Licenses:

• Valid Driver’s License; Employee must be insurable to operate a vehicle, as a condition of initial and continued employment

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