Associate Producer

About the Role

Apex is hiring an Associate Producer for an 18 month remote contract.

This Producer will work with a AAA Racing Game Studio in Redmond, WA. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, customer obsessed Associate Producer. We need a leader who understands the technology to build automation infrastructure and pipeline production workflows that will ensure the flawless execution of our titles.

Ideal candidates will aim to serve the team and its customers as a grounded and organized leader. Using effective communication skills, collaborative problem-solving, and data-driven decision making, candidates will drive customer focus, team priorities, and track project progress.

Responsibilities

• Drive the architecture and implementation of developer workflows and automated validation systems used across the studio
• Collaborate with our tools teams to modernize the way we build and validate content and also partner with our engine team on performance and stability analysis systems
• Manage the planning, scheduling, assigning, and tracking of detailed tasks and dependencies
• Manage well-defined features as they move through the development pipeline
• Define clear milestone goals, in collaboration with project leaders, that align with studio-wide development timelines
• Identify, track, and resolve cross-team risks and dependencies with the help of team leads and stakeholders
• Identify issues blocking such as process bottlenecks on your team and the studio, and work with others to ensure they are solved in a timely manner
• Advocate and defend clear and realistic production plans to implement the vision for each project while staying within scope
• Communicate effectively and clearly establish the plan of record
• Maintain positive and collaborative customer relationships between your team and stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Has one or more years of experience in a similar role
• Experience with developer workflows, pipeline and automation frameworks and infrastructure
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross discipline leads (Designers, Engineers, Artists, Producers, etc.) to achieve production plans that work for all disciplines
• Knowledge of agile development practices (e.g. Scrum, Kanban) and project software tracking tools such as Azure DevOps, Shotgun, or industry equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal skills: Listen and communicate with empathy
• Strong communication and cross-team development skills
• Strong analytical mind and experience working with project and customer datasets
• Able to identify and resolve conflicts with projects and coworkers in a clear, respectful, and efficient manner
• Passion for games and a drive to create amazing AAA game Experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer Science degree and project management training
• Familiar with game development processes and disciplines
• Understanding of gaming culture and what makes a high-quality game
• Experience with live operations and running Games as a Service
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery systems
• Ready and willing to receive and address constructive feedback
• AAA game development experience

Apex Systems

Netflix’s ‘Family Affair’ Casting Call

FOR MONDAY 8/15 we are looking for the following:

• African American Female with Black Hair, Medium Length size 10-14
  
• Latino or White Male with Dark Brown Or Black Hair 6’0-6’3″ Muscular Athletic build

All extras must be fully vaccinated.

JOB SUMMARY:
A scare actor will help to provide the guests a unique experience by working in a haunted maze, a scare zone, or as a roaming actor. This position plays an integral part of making the attractions come to life! Please apply if you want to get paid to scare people!

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Scare guests as the enter the Haunts and Scare zones located throughout the park
• Greet all guests in the scariest way possible
• Ideal candidates have an enthusiasm for acting and creativity and are willing to transform into a frightening creature through full makeovers and costuming including the use of masks
• Scare Actors must remain in costume and makeup throughout the entirety of their scheduled shifts
• Must demonstrate control, restraint, and awareness in order to minimize the escalation of situations in which a guest may get overly scared
• Maintain a safe environment by keeping at least an arms distance between self and the guests, keeping escape routes clean, and following any other safety standards

REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High school education; Must be 16 years old or older.

Languages: English

Skills:

• Communication: Playful, outgoing, friendly, positive attitude, and a guest centric personality
• Problem Solving/Analysis: Define problems, and offer solutions to maintain a positive guest experience
• Flexibility: Handle multiple priorities simultaneously; Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Initiative and Adaptability: Take initiative and maintain calm in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Physical: Must be able to stand, walk kneel, and crouch for extended periods in various weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and snow; Must be able to perform in costumes that may have limited sight lines

Palace Entertainment

Job Title: Marketing Production Manager

Reports to: Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing

Brand Overview:

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. Our high energy, fast paced office environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose….while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity of personal growth and success.

Role Overview:

The Marketing Production Manager maintains high-level knowledge and organization of all content productions and photoshoots. This role works closely with Brand Marketing, Performance Marketing and Creative to align on seasonal needs for the business.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee Production Coordinator and guide them in most effective sample organization, task management and prioritization.
• Work closely with Marketing Operations to operate within seasonal timelines and ensure shoot deliveries are being met within the Marketing GTM calendar.
• Ensure and own photo studio cleanliness, upkeep, stock, etc.
• Work directly with Product Marketing Manager to ensure channel needs are met within shoots.
• Work cross-functionally with Legal, Talent Relations, etc… to obtain and ensure approval on all materials used in projects and to disseminate information on restrictions to all affected parties.
• Partner with Creative Project Manager and Asset Specialist for photoshoot asset hand-off and feedback.
• Lifestyle photoshoot production.
• Own communication and cross-functional visibility between external agencies and internal teams.
• Participate in model and location selects.
• Work closely with Product Marketing Manager to pull all necessary needs based on shot list and catalog pagination.
• Work directly with Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing to ensure we are working within budget.
• Assist in maintaining on-set efficiency.
• Be a stakeholder for on-set prep, shoot, and takedown.
• Studio photoshoot production.
• Source model packages and casting options and own process of model selects per season by routing for feedback and approvals to brand marketing and creative teams
• Maintain relationships and communication with model agencies.
• Oversee casting and model fits by sending product, tracking sizes, etc.
• Manage studio calendar and ensure crew needs are met and scheduled.
• Manage and work with Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing on daily/shoot costs.
• Provide assistance and booking for product laydown shoots.

Educational/Position Requirements:

• Bachelors’ degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of photoshoot and/or project management experience.
• Experience with working with apparel product.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional skills.
• Excellent understanding of GTM initiatives, planning and execution.
• Attention to detail for accurate data entry skills.
• Experience gathering requirements and documenting business processes.

Vuori

A Medical Communications agency is seeking a Contract Digital Producer to add to their growing staff due to a large amount of new business and client growth.

The Digital Producer, you will be in charge of projects involving the creation of digital media. Your duties will include working with PM teams, providing cost estimates, and ensuring all content meets requirements.

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess an analytical mindset with excellent communication skills. You will also demonstrate the ability to coordinate with clients at a variety of levels and across functions and oversee client expectations to ensure happiness.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the production of digital media including banner development, website development, online advertising, including social media, and email marketing.

• Take briefs from clients and foster long-lasting relationships with them.

• Ensure all internal clients are updated on the delivery of digital campaigns.

• Create budgets and timelines for new digital projects.

• Coordinate with project managers to guarantee the workflow, documentation, and design standards are being upheld.

• Prepare accurate status reports.

• Identify any issues and resolve them in a timely manner.

• Direct a team of developers, digital designers, and QA engineers to ensure that the final product is consistent with the vision.

• Provide cost estimates and quotations, and monitor budgets.

• Ensure all content is on brand and meets client’s requirements.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Digital Production or relevant field.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work well under pressure.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• You know the basics of project management software. Certification is a bonus

• Knowledgeable of Digital project management, digital design and development processes – continuous integration.

• Comfortable with Mac and Windows

• Experience in dealing with teams of all sizes with creative and technical people

• Knowledgeable on current web technologies and standards

• Comfortable at being challenged to learn new technologies

This individual can be remote but the client would like someone within driving distance to central New Jersey.

Topfolio

Company Introduction:

Twirlista inc. is a fashion social commerce platform that rents clothes to college students that has branches both in the Midwest and in the South. The company was founded in March 2021 and is disrupting the clothing rental industry from several dimensions. First, Twirlista offers a group rental model, named “boutique in your living room,” which is the first in the industry. Through this model, consumers enjoy a more flexible and social experience with clothing rental. Second, Twirlista provides a curation service, which makes it more efficient for consumers and also provides pleasant surprises to consumers when they receive the items.

The Company Mission and Values:

PURPOSE – A company with purpose is made up of people with purposes. We live and work with intention.

PASSION – Be bold, innovative, and creative.

COMPASSION – When people truly care about each other, magic happens.

QUALITY – We are in the business of making college students feel beautiful and confident; we value diversity among students and are size inclusive.

HONESTY – Transparent, straightforward, sincere, and fearlessly truthful.

About the Job:

The fashion/marketing manager is responsible for the daily operations of the branch located in Austin, Texas. They will be working closely with the CEO on all aspects of the business. For example, they are expected to recruit, mentor, and manage a large team of remote student workers at different universities. They will also be responsible to manage the process of sourcing fashion items, coordinating logistics for delivering, and managing an inventory system. In a startup, everyone is expected to wear multiple hats, dive in, and roll up their sleeves to help in any situations. The operations manager is also responsible for administrative tasks such as purchasing supplies and paying student workers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist CEO of the company on daily operations
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a large team of independent contractors
• Maintain strong working knowledge of all processes and policies
• Establish and meet KPIs
• Implement weekly schedule and manage labor budget
• Be patient, have strong communication skills and the capability of giving and receiving effective feedback including disciplinary action conversations

Ideal Candidates:

• Holds a post secondary degree
• Have a passion for fashion and sustainability
• Be extremely organized and able to pay attention to details
• Be flexible and adapt to new situations quickly
• Be open minded, and open to suggestions and critics
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Intermediate computer skills (eg. spreadsheet software, Canva) as well as the ability to operate warehouse tools (eg. scanner, ladder, warehouse software)
• Be a fierce learner and problem solver; you will face a lot of challenges and uncertainties and you are expected to learn and grow on a daily basis.
• Have a background in fashion related jobs is a plus
• Understanding sorority life is a plus

Compensation:

• A competitive compensation package including health benefits and company stocks
• Two weeks pay-time off each year.
• Raises and bonuses based on performance review
• Access to free fashion items
• Company wide events and outings – we are a fun bunch

How to apply:

• Apply to this position directly on Linkedin
• Reach out to [email protected] with any questions
• Visit our Instagram account @twirlista.us to learn more about us

Twirlista

Gaming Society is an entertainment and content company making sports betting more inclusive, accessible and easy to understand for all fans. We bring storytelling, gamification and community together to prioritize a fan-forward voice, the athlete perspective and education in sports betting. We believe that sports betting makes sports bettor, and every fan should have the tools and knowledge to have skin in the game. Gaming Society’s two brand verticals are The Betting Academy, focused on responsible sports betting education, and Bet on Women, putting women’s sports at the forefront of sports betting.

This role will help establish our brand’s voice from the ground up. We’re a start-up! 

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

• Creating, managing, writing and editing weekly newsletters focused on (but not limited to) the NFL
• Creating daily video content made for Twitter, Instagram, YouTube shorts, TikTok and more focused on (but not limited to) the NFL
• Writing on other topical moments in sports for Gaming Society’s website
• Collaborating with editorial and original programming teams to extend content and audience strategy 
• Building a social community around The Betting Academy brand

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Experience writing, editing, and building a community 
• Ability to curate viral content and write unique angles on a whim
• Experience building audience through editorial, video and social content
• Ability to identify engaging content consistent with Gaming Society brand
• Experience managing a newsletter is a plus, but not a requirement
• Knowledge in the area of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a plus
• A baseline understanding of sports betting terminology, lines and odds, and familiarity with sports betting culture
• Intricate sports betting knowledge is not a requirement

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please make sure to send a portfolio in addition to your resume. Cover letters are a waste of all of our time ????. The portfolio must include: 3-5 samples of writing you’re most proud of, and 3-5 social media posts that can show us your personality in the space and how you build community online.

Based in Los Angeles, the position can be remote.

Freelancers welcome to apply: [email protected] 

Gaming Society and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Gaming Society

Fulltime Permanent Role

Salary: 45K+

Toronto ON

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Reviews amends, completes work order forms.
• Separates orders for case labels.
• Checks artwork. Writes work order for any changes on artwork.
• Selects and assembles positives for screen making.
• Sorts and files completed orders, artwork and positives
• Processes invoices for artwork charges and completed orders for shipping
• Maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) for each job and create BOM for new jobs
• Records daily production count for each machine and finished product
• Complies with established job safety practices
• Prepares reports as necessary. Analyses inspection reports and quality complaints to determine trends and initiates corrective action if necessary
• Assists in quality training and development programs
• Performs such assignments as management may direct

Knowledge Required:

• Training usually acquired through Community College and on-the-job training.
• Standard operating procedure training (SOP)

Skills Required:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under general supervision
• Ability to work with other people, create and maintain a team environment
• Ability to read, write and comprehend written and verbal instruction in English
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use a computer

Physical Requirements:

• Required to work a scheduled 8-hour shift
• Overtime as required

Working Conditions:

• The environment is noisy and hearing protection is required on the production floor
• Safety glasses may be required
• Working with or near automated equipment
• May required light lifting, carrying

Organization

Parks, Experiences and Products

Job Title: Print Production Coordinator

Salary Start Point: $50k (Progressive)

Location: Toronto, ON

Responsibilities:

• Reviews amends, completes work order forms.
• Separates orders for case labels.
• Checks artwork. Writes work order for any changes on artwork.
• Selects and assembles positives for screen making.
• Sorts and files completed orders, artwork and positives
• Processes invoices for artwork charges and completed orders for shipping
• Maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) for each job and create BOM for new jobs
• Records daily production count for each machine and finished product
• Complies with established job safety practices
• Prepares reports as necessary. Analyses inspection reports and quality complaints to determine trends and initiates corrective action if necessary
• Assists in quality training and development programs
• Performs such assignments as management may direct

Required:

• Training usually acquired through Community College and on-the-job training.
• Standard operating procedure training (SOP)
• Required to work a scheduled 8-hour shift
• Overtime as required

Skills Needed:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under general supervision
• Ability to work with other people, create and maintain a team environment
• Ability to read, write and comprehend written and verbal instruction in English
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use a computer

Working Conditions:

• The environment is noisy and hearing protection is required on the production floor
• Safety glasses may be required
• Working with or near automated equipment
• May require light lifting, carrying

Long-Term Achievement:

• Progress to the position of the Print Manager

Organization