Entertainment Careers Casting Calls and Auditions

Canlan Sports

October 29, 2023

$$$

Sales and Community Coordinator(Programs)

Barrington IL

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Canlan Sports is the largest private sector owner and operator of recreational sports complexes in North America. The company’s success in the recreation-entertainment & hospitality industry is attributed to a combination of innovative programming, service delivery leadership and world-class sports complexes. We understand our customers’ need for service excellence and are committed to it.

Job Summary

The Sales & Community Coordinator(Programs) is an inside sales professional who is passionate about selling the sports and recreational experience with a truly differentiated competitive advantage. They are primarily responsible for uncovering additional sport surface sales and booking opportunities through effectively managing the facility’s surface flow including contracts, spot rentals, public programs, third-party tournaments, and in-house tournaments.

This role supports the entire sales and community outreach process; from bringing awareness and promoting the facility’s products and services, to the introduction of the facility to the prospect, to maintaining ongoing communication throughout the ‘life cycle’ of the customer.

Responsibilities

Sales & Revenue Development
Program Delivery and Execution
Customer Focused, Customer Relationships
Manage Financial Accountability and Administrative Requirements
Strategic Relationships and Managing Conflicts

Abilities, Attributes and Experience

Post-Secondary school diploma or degree in business, marketing and/or recreation (as asset)
At least 3 years’ experience within a sports/recreational environment would be an asset.
Demonstrated experience in closing in a sales environment.
Previous experience in an inside sales environment an asset
Excellent listening and customer service skills to provide solutions.
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication, including presentation ability.
Strong follow-up skills and an ability to deal with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite and database management
Strong working knowledge of the online and social media
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

If you are interested in this role and becoming part of the Canlan team, please apply online.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial, and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices
Canlan Sports

Vegas Pro Volleyball

October 29, 2023

$$$

Director of Fan Engagement

Las Vegas NV

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Vegas PRO Volleyball is seeking a Director of Fan Engagement who is responsible for leading and overseeing the fan engagement activities both in-venue and in the community. This role involves managing the game day experience for fans, developing strategic email marketing and sales campaigns, generating new sales leads through organization of grassroots marketing campaigns, and executing strategic initiatives in the community to boost attendance. The Director of Fan Engagement plays a critical role in driving revenue growth, increasing attendance, and maximizing the fan experience.

Job Duties:

Develop and implement fan engagement strategies:

Identify target markets and develop strategies to engage with the market to generate new sales leads, including digital strategies, grassroots marketing campaigns, and outbound effort.
Create comprehensive fan engagement plans with a key focus on community engagement and new lead generation.
Coordinate efforts with non-profit organizations to enhance the team’s involvement with the community.
Develop a comprehensive fan experience schedule for the season that includes theme days, giveaways, and fan experience enhancements.
Assist with inbound and outbound calls in conjunction with sales campaigns.

In-Venue Production:

· Manage the game day environment including the creation and execution of the game day script while coordinating in-venue entertainment to enhance the fan experience.

Prospect, book, and work with talent and performers to maximize the experience for those within the venue.
Oversee a fan engagement team on game day to execute all aspects relating to the fan experience.

Lead a fan experience team:

Recruit, train, and manage a game day fan experience team, setting clear expectations and providing ongoing coaching and support.
Foster a positive and collaborative team environment within the fan experience team, promoting motivation and accountability to achieve sales and game day goals.

Cultivate client relationships:

· Make outbound calls to book grassroots marketing events, engage with key clients, and coordinate selling ticket packages.

Act as the primary point of contact for key accounts, ensuring excellent customer service, addressing inquiries, and resolving issues.
Assist with managing the sales and marketing email and app campaign efforts to keep fans engaged while increasing the overall attendance at events and selling more ticket packages.
Oversee kids club memberships and activities to maximize kids club numbers while making sure benefits of the membership are executed.

Create and execute fan engagement campaigns:

Collaborate with the marketing team to develop innovative fan engagement campaigns to increase attendance and increase brand visibility.
Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling promotional materials, including giveaway items, digital content, marketing materials, advertisements, and social media campaigns.

· Schedule and lead grassroots marketing campaigns in communities within strategically targeted areas with a focus on sales, community engagement, partnerships, and new lead generation.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders:

Coordinate with other departments, such as marketing, corporate partnerships, and communications, to ensure seamless execution of fan experience activities.
Provide strategy and insights to assist in the development of new fan experiences, lead generation strategies, and customer experience enhancements.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of relevant work experience within professional or collegiate athletics.
Proven experience in fan experience and/or marketing, preferably in a fan experience, game operations, or marketing role.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team to achieve goals.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders.
Solid understanding of sales principles, marketing strategies, and customer relationship management.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
Proficient in using sales CRM software and MS Office suite.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Vegas PRO Volleyball provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Vegas Pro Volleyball

Main Event

October 29, 2023

$$$

Operations Manager

DE United States

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Skills:

Skills Required

❏ 2+ Years of Restaurant/Hospitality Experience

❏ Proficient in Managing of Cost of Goods Sold + Labor

❏ Ability to Lead a Team to Create a Memorable Guest Experience

❏ True Leadership Capabilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

WHAT MAKES A GREAT OPERATIONS MANAGER?

21+ years of age
Experience and understanding of managing cost of goods sold and labor management
The ability to oversee all aspects of the business – from the smallest details to the big picture
Experience maintaining an exceptional guest focused environment

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING ON A DAILY BASIS?

Developing and leading a team of 30-40 hourly team members to exceed guest’s expectations
Displaying financial understanding by summarizing/analyzing information for budgeting revenues, measuring cost of goods sold on a weekly basis, daily labor and financial management
Demonstrating proactive leadership by ensuring positive staff and guest experiences through personal interactions
Interacting with guest service focused team members in areas of recruiting, hiring, coaching, training and contentious professional development
Living our core values along with leading others to do so while collaborating with the management team to achieve high-quality and timely results
Embracing teamwork while leading others to do the same

PERKS AND BENEFITS

Main Event Team Members are expected to give their best on the job – so we do our part in making sure we give you what you need to stay motivated, valued and embrace living your best life!

Awesome culture that’s inclusive, rewarding and FUN!
50% off food, beverages, activities and unlimited game play!
Tuition Reimbursement Program (yes please!)
We help others grow! (internal promote culture)
Be part of a New Center Opening Team!
Our rewards and recognition program rock!
Benefits, 401K Program, and paid time off
Our Family Fund helps our Team Members financially in their time of need
Paid Parental Leave

Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Main Event

FOCO

October 29, 2023

$$$

Project Manager – Photography

NJ Piscataway

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Who we are:

Team Beans/Forever Collectibles, LLC (FOCO) is a worldwide leading manufacturer of sports and entertainment merchandise, including products ranging from collectibles and novelty items to promotional memorabilia. With all the major sports licenses at our fingertips, along with a powerful infrastructure and broad variety of products, our company is reaching new heights every day. The success of FOCO’s expansion is directly related to our ability to bring fresh designs and manufacturing techniques to categories in need of innovation. We are constantly searching for dedicated and driven professionals to join and help grow our team!

Primary Purpose:

FOCO is currently recruiting a Creative Project Manager – Photography to lead and oversee creative projects from inception to completion. This role involves managing photography and graphic design teams, ensuring effective project execution, and aligning deliverables with the company’s standards and objectives.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

Provides end-to-end project management for FOCO photography and marketing projects (advertising partnerships, creative support on Brand initiatives, business initiative advertising campaigns, and various internal creative needs).
Works with Creative Studio leadership to understand the project vision and goals.
Act as a point of contact when multiple units are involved in a project to maintain team synergy.
Establishes and manages project scope; develops specific goals and project plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work in support of business priorities.
Assigns and monitors project owners and deliverables and holds the team accountable to the established budgets and timelines.
Establishes meeting structure; manages project kickoff and status update meetings.
Collaborates with team members, internal/external partners, and stakeholders to execute against project objectives.
Streamlines and manages communication to internal project team members, as well as project stakeholders and clients.
Monitors project progress, identifies and escalates project roadblocks, proposes solutions to address project issues/delays, and solicits feedback; escalates to senior leaders, as needed.
Create comprehensive project plans and communicate key milestones.
Delivers project updates and final project summaries to internal departments and third part customers.
Generate management reports, including performance metrics.
Maintain regular communication with sponsors and stakeholders.
Understand the team’s collective and individual strengths and weaknesses.
Develop long- and short-term plans, establish milestone targets, and adhere to deadlines.
Adjust project schedules and targets in response to changing project needs or finances.
Gather requirements, deliverables, and timeframes from stakeholders.
Plan and allocate project resources effectively.

Managing Responsibilities with Stakeholders

Demonstrates understanding of business priorities.
Develops specific goals and project plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work in support of business priorities.
Collaborates with team members, internal/external partners, and stakeholders to execute against project objectives.
Provides ongoing status updates to share progress against established goals, gaps, and support needs to maintain progress against project plans.
Actively solicits stakeholder feedback and responds to concerns in a timely manner.
Communicates in a clear and concise manner that is easy to understand.

What we’re looking for…

You’ll need to have:

4 year degree from an accredited university in marketing, advertising, communications, business, or related field and 4+ years’ experience in marketing or related functional area; OR equivalent relevant experience
Experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency in Excel + PowerPoint (Google Docs/Sheets) and Asana (or similar project management tools)
A background in project management and a strong design or photography background.
A keen eye for detail.
Strong organizational skills and efficiency.
Excellent communication skills for creative and photography-related calls.
Autonomy and the ability to manage tasks independently.
Adaptability to fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-driven environments.
Strategic thinking, analytical skills, and exceptional organizational abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence and persuasiveness.
Self-starter mentality.
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

Bachelor’s degree.
4+ years of relevant work experience.
Attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline-driven atmosphere.
Ability to clearly and effectively articulate thoughts and points.
High levels of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation.
Excellent analytical, organizational, project management and time management skills.

FOCO

Cinereach

October 29, 2023

$$$

Director, Community (Remote)

New York NY

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Cinereach is a not-for-profit media incubator dedicated to the creation of entertaining new narratives that advance the values of pluralism, sustainability, and justice in popular media. Cinereach is producing new, engaging content designed to spark meaningful change at scale and pioneering new ways of story-making through research that combines artistic vision with social science and informed perspectives, empowering great storytellers to achieve even greater impact. Founded in 2006 as a film foundation and production company, Cinereach has produced numerous films including the Academy Award-nominated “Beasts of the Southern Wild” and “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On”, and supported over 200 others. Learn more at Cinereach.org.

About the Role

The Director, Community plays a critical role in leading and driving the workshop experience to ensure a culturally inclusive approach via program management. Reporting directly to the Chief Creative Officer, this role will be responsible for session leadership, question development, management of external communication and building relationships with potential collaborators. Emphasizing the importance of culture and media to ensure that initiatives, all vendors, and participants align. The Director, Community will be a master facilitator experienced in designing and leading group discussions, while demonstrating a commitment to representation and inclusivity will be woven throughout all workshop planning and execution.

This is a remarkable opportunity to join a highly successful organization during a moment of re-imagination, growth, and possibility. Cinereach aims to become an agent of change towards a more just and equitable society, and as the Director, Community, you will have the chance to contribute significantly to this mission.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate closely with the Director of Learning and Design to build narrative workshops that foster cultural competency, address systemic inequality, drive innovation and encourage experimentation leading towards dynamic content development.
Co-facilitate the workshop experience with internal departments and external partners, and ensure a culturally inclusive approach via program management.
Manage the relationship between internal and external parties and communications with regards to workshops purpose and participation.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure workshops align with organizational goals, objectives, and the design thinking process.
Incorporate elements of pop culture, current events, media references, and influential literature to make workshops relevant, relatable, and inspiring.
Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of politics, political science, and their impact on social dynamics and user-centered solutions.
Encourage critical thinking, empathy, and respect for different viewpoints while addressing complex challenges.
Stay updated on cultural trends, including pop culture references, events, and design thinking methodologies.
Continuously assess, improve, and tailor workshop content, facilitation techniques, and user-centered solutions based on participant feedback and evaluation.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., cultural studies, political science, social sciences) or design, innovation, or a related discipline.
Proven success in developing strategy aligned with organizational goals and collaborating with cross functional team members.
Extensive experience as a workshop facilitator, demonstrating expertise in cultural conversations, addressing systemic inequality, and design thinking methodologies.
Demonstrated experience in leading and developing team members.
Strong interpersonal skills, fostering inclusive and respectful dialogue among diverse participants, and engaging and inspiring workshops.
Proficient in designing and implementing culturally responsive workshop materials and activities, using design thinking principles, methodologies, and tools.
Sound knowledge of political science and understanding of how politics influence social dynamics, enhancing cultural conversations.
Awareness of current events, pop culture references, media trends, and storytelling for effective participant engagement.
Strong presentation and communication skills, conveying complex concepts in an accessible manner.
Openness to learning, incorporating new perspectives, and staying updated on design thinking trends and best practices.
Ability to manage multiple projects and workshop sessions simultaneously, driving successful outcomes.
Passion for innovation, problem-solving, user-centric approaches, and continuous learning.

Salary

$140,000 to $155,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Hiring Practices

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

This is a fully remote opportunity with occasional in-person events. At this time, we can only consider applicants with authorization to work in the United States on a permanent, full-time basis. Unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

To Apply

Please submit your resume to [email protected] with subject line: “Director, Community.” Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Cinereach

Stern Grove Festival Association

October 29, 2023

$$$

Director of Strategic Partnerships

CA San Francisco

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Job Description – Director of Strategic Partnerships

Full Time / Hybrid

Organizational Profile

Founded in 1938, Stern Grove Festival is an admission-free summer performing arts festival in San Francisco. Now entering its 87th season, the Festival draws over 90,000 people during its ten-week series of world class performances in the outdoor setting of Sigmund Stern Grove. Past seasons have included artists such as The Flaming Lips, Patti Smith, Bob Moses, Phil Lesh & Friends, Smokey Robinson, Ziggy Marley, Buddy Guy, Thievery Corporation, Lyle Lovett, San Francisco Symphony, Indigo Girls, Carlos Santana and Janelle Monae.

Position Description

The ideal candidate will be collaborative and innovative to engage both existing and prospective key corporate partners with the goal of driving revenue for Stern Grove Festival. This individual will lead corporate partnership revenue growth and provide leadership for all aspects of corporate partnership sales and activation. This is a full-time role in San Francisco, CA.

Role Responsibilities

Develop, present and close new integrated partnerships to accomplish sales goals.
Ability to move prospects efficiently through the sales pipeline, from initial outreach to contract execution.
Monitor the competitive marketplace, including local and national music and entertainment properties.
Work with our Executive Director, Chair of the Board, and other leaders to establish partnership strategies, processes, and procedures targeted to achieve sales objectives.
Proactively seek, build, and cultivate business relationships with local, regional, national, and global corporate leaders, and experiential marketing agencies with a focus on the live music sector.
Assess partnership performance, define and activate initiatives, identify, and cultivate opportunities for corporate partners.
Ensure all sales agreements, reported data, metrics, and results are accurate, in compliance, are within budget, and meet deadlines
Build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive new partnership revenue – including development, marketing, guest experience, and more.
Proactively manage prospect pipeline and creative outreach plan for potential partnership opportunities with regional, national and international companies.
Develop benchmarks and reports on leading and lagging indicators to measure performance towards objectives; proactively solve for KPIs not achieved.
Ability to align strategies and present the status of partnerships to leadership, Board of Directors and key stakeholders.
Ability to build & curate pitch materials for prospects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of sales experience; live event partnership sales experience preferred
Proven ability to deliver on short-term and long-term revenue growth goals
Experience working in the live events or music space, with a focus on selling sponsorships
Meticulous attention to detail, analytical, and results driven
Creative problem-solving ability
Professional, positive, and proactive
Passion for the San Francisco community
Exceptional at building relationships both internally and externally; Ability to create and maintain productive, positive relationships through strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates a strong ability to manage one’s own time and prioritize tasks when given clearly defined goals and objectives.
Available to work event days often outside of traditional business hours.

Physical Requirements

Able to lift/carry 40lbs
Able to experience periods of extended standing, employees must be able to remain on their feet in a stationary position.
Able to walk and climb considerable distances including on the hillside during the course of a work day.
Grasp, lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects such as barricades, fencing, and carts.
Stooping, crouching and kneeling is needed to place signage throughout the Grove.
Listening and speaking ability is required. In a typical work day the employee will be interacting with large groups of people and they must have the ability to hear and clearly express their ideas with spoken words.

Locations

SGFA Office, 832 Folsom Street Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94107
Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco
Work from Home: Video conferences as needed

Work Period and Hours

This is a full time position
For ten weeks during the concert series (mid June thru mid August), the DSP works at the concerts on Sundays and takes other time off during the week.

Compensation

Incentive-based compensation package that includes a base salary in the low-mid $100,000s, with additional bonus opportunities based on performance. The position also comes with an annual employer contribution to a 401 3 (b) retirement plan, and a robust benefits package (health/vision/dental/life insurance premium fully covered).

EEO Statement

SGFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SGFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGFA expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

How to Apply – IMPORTANT

We are only using LinkedIn to advertise for this post. If you are very interested in the role, please fill out our full application here with a cover letter and resume.

https://sterngrove.aidaform.com/director-strategic-partnerships-2023

Email:

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Stern Grove Festival Association

KINESSO

October 29, 2023

$$$

Global Program Manager – Workplace Collaboration

New York NY

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Business Overview

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn ‘action’ into ‘outcome’ for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Kinesso, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client’s function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com

Position Summary

The Workplace Collaboration Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve collaboration and productivity in the workplace, this includes tools, trainings and overall strategy. This role is pivotal to our efforts of standardizing and evolving ways of working globally. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in driving collaboration and productivity in a fast-paced environment, with strong sense of team building, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and comfortable with using a different set of Tools and Technology. We are looking for a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for helping others succeed.

Responsibilities

Support execution of Global Workplace Collaboration Program for new and existing teams.
Develop and implement a workplace collaboration strategy.
Manage the implementation of new collaboration tools and technologies
Support Agency Leads and Super Users on workplace collaboration strategies and best practices.
Assist Planning Teams, Product Teams, and Specialized Business Units with set up, integration and consults on best practices for maintenance of transformation projects
Collaborate with VPs, Directors, Managers, and Supervisors for ongoing problem solving
Work with Senior Project Manager and Agile teams with Sprint Reviews, Internal Status, Backlog Refinement
Coach teams on set up and maintenance of Internal Status Projects / Portfolios
Ongoing support and finding solutions for planning teams
Some travel as needed to other offices to support and train staff

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in workplace collaboration programs
Post-secondary education in project management, media operations, IT, advertising, communications, business administration
Skilled in providing consultative/enablement services to global, cross functional teams.
Proven track record of success in driving collaboration and productivity
Confident in leading project management for global, cross functional teams
Experience in facilitating change management and developing and leading training programs
Knowledge of web-based technologies and project management systems (Asana, MS Teams, Monday.com, Smartsheet)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Excellent communication/presentation skills (written and verbal)
Ability to tailor communication style and materials appropriate to the audience (Junior level up to C-Suite of the global organization)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organization skills and excellent attention to detail

Desired Skills & Experience

Previous experience working in a media agency, familiarity with planning traditional or digital media considered an asset
Knowledge of web-based technologies and project management systems (Asana, MS Teams, Monday.com, Smartsheet)

We See You

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.

We See You At IPG Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Kinesso division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed,

national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Kinesso please email [email protected].

About IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.

KINESSO

Canlan Sports

October 29, 2023

$$$

Manager, Hockey Leagues

IL Romeoville

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Job Summary

The Manager, Leagues, is a key member of the sports complex team at Canlan Sports, taking ownership of the registration, management, and effective delivery of Adult Leagues, including the Adult Safe Hockey League (ASHL), as well as providing operational support for Youth Leagues, including the Youth Hockey League (YHL). Providing leadership, initiative, and a strong business acumen, this role ensures that Canlan Sports’ recreational leagues deliver on a value proposition built around a reliable, safe, and fun customer experience.

Position Requirements

Light travel may be required on an annual basis for team meetings or conferences.

Accountabilities

Primary Areas Of Accountability For The Role Include

League Management: Effectively managing registrations, divisional parity, scheduling, and building the necessary relationships to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.
Customer Acquisition + Retention: In-market expert who can identify opportunities to build new divisions and acquire new teams, while maintaining high levels of annual retention.
Staff Leadership: Ability to work effectively with complex teammates, while hiring and managing a team of qualified conveners, referees, and timekeepers.
Flexible Work Schedule: Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, which includes a combination of daytime, evening, and weekend work.

Leadership Competencies and Responsibilities

Adult Safe Hockey League (ASHL) + Adult League Management and Execution

Plans surface allocation and league capacities based on customer demand, surface optimization, and the potential for strategic growth
Utilizes proprietary technology to develop equalized schedules that promote parity for all participating teams at all designated sports complexes.
Manages a team of conveners and game officials to ensure that the product is consistently executed at a high level.
Attentive to the needs of the league throughout the season, understanding the priorities and key tasks associated with the start-up of the league, the in-season execution, playoffs, and transition to the next season
As assigned by the Sports Complex General Manager, scheduled for on-site convening as a component of the weekly duties; as well as manager-on-duty shifts, as required.
Annually reviews and updates the rule book to govern gameplay and manages the league in-line with the established processes.
Develops evaluation procedures for game officials to ensure that standards and expectations are being met, or taking any necessary corrective action.
Manages a thorough competitive analysis to understand market trends, retention metrics, and reasons for teams not returning to participate in the league.
As required, participates on designated committees or task forces that help improve the operational efficiency of the league (e.g. Rule Changes, Discipline)
Ability to respond to and troubleshoot urgent issues outside of standard working hours.

ASHL Tournaments Delivery

Under direction from the Product Managers, and as necessary, working collaboratively with the Manager, ASHL Tournaments and Affiliate Leagues, works with designated team members to schedule a team of conveners and game officials that ensure that ASHL and Adult Tournaments are consistently executed and delivered at a high level.

Youth Hockey League (YHL) Delivery

Subject matter expert in league operations, assisting the Manager, Youth Leagues and Programs in the delivery of best-in-class youth league experiences.
Uses established technology platforms and best practices to ensure that convener and game official scheduling maximizes operational efficiencies between Youth and Adult league programming at the sports complex.
Ensures that game scheduling, and any adjustments to the ice-flow are done with the intention to maximize ice optimization.
Serves an escalatory resource for suspensions, customer disputes, providing meaningful customer resolution.
Provides recommendations, feedback, and customer intelligence to the central team to help improve future league programming.

Sales and Customer Relationship Development

Takes ownership of participant registrations, communication with team reps, achieving retention targets, and driving growth of new participants.
Displays a strong degree of comfort in selling scenarios while maintaining confidence and professionalism in such environments.
Works with the Marketing team and the Product Manager to develop robust campaigns that satisfy the needs and objectives of league programming.
Supports marketing campaigns with a personalized approach, leveraging e-mail and phone calls to drive retention and create organic growth with new participants.
Develops and maintains relationships with local sports organizations and strategic partners to create new channels of opportunity.

Team Development and Conflict Management

Works with the Product Manager, Adult Leagues and Tournaments to understand goals and objectives of the department and prioritize them, accordingly.
In collaboration with the Product Manager, Adult Leagues and Tournaments, develops, implements, and executes standard operating procedures and organizational playbook.
Demonstrates leadership and provides direction for conveners, ensuring that their training and development is prioritized and is reflected in the standard of execution.
Has a customer-focused attitude and instills that in the team to ensure that customer service expectations are always a priority.
Works with Canlan Sports’ Customer Contact Centre to effectively manage customer inquiries in a responsive manner, as required.
Has a pragmatic and balanced approach in managing any potential conflict, proactively resolving concerns and escalating issues, if required.

Innovation and Product Development

In collaboration with the Product Manager, implements goals and priorities that focus on innovation and the improvement of league programming.
Identifies potential tournament opportunities that may exist within a local market.
Works with Canlan Sports’ in-house Tournaments team to provide expertise and knowledge that may improve our products and services.

Manage Financial Accountabilities and Administrative Requirements

Implements, delivers, and achieves the accountabilities of the Annual Operating Plan’s revenue targets, expense management, identifying variances, and applying corrective measures as necessary.
Manages month-end reporting procedures and provides subject matter expertise in the development of revenue and expense forecasts.
Payroll management for all direct reports, including the submission of relevant documents (e.g. Action Forms); as well as relevant payments to independent contractors (e.g. game officials)
Leads the team to ensure that accounts receivables are collected in accordance with established timelines.
Hiring lead for Conveners and Game Officials (Referees, Timekeepers), executing hiring best practices, developing recruitment channels, conducting interviews, and managing direct reports in accordance with organizational guidelines.

Key Relationships

This individual will build strategic relationships with others to advance the success of Canlan Sports organization as a whole.

Conveners, Referees, Timekeepers
Sports Complex General Managers
Product Manager, Adult Leagues and Tournaments
Product Manager, Youth Leagues and Tournaments
Additional Sports Complex Team Members
Additional League and Tournament Managers

Qualifications and Education

Diploma or Degree in Sports, Business, Recreation, or Facility Management or a combination of relevant work experience and education.
Experience managing a hockey league or working in a league programming environment.
Completion of any relevant certificate programs may be considered an asset.
Proof of valid certifications listed above is required

Abilities, Attributes and Experience

Three (3) to Five (5) years of successful experience in a sports related business in a supervisory position.
Demonstrated computer and technology skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Stats Programs, CRM)
Knowledge and understanding of marketing and communications campaigns would be considered an asset.
Strong, demonstrated knowledge of hockey leagues, tournaments, operating procedures, and best practices.
Proven ability to multi-task and balance priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Diligent communicator who’s able to leverage e-mail, internal channels (e.g., Microsoft Teams), and phone calls to connect with internal and external stakeholders.
Creative and innovative approach to product execution and future growth opportunities.

ACT Contemporary Theatre

October 27, 2023

$$$

Digital Content & Communications Manager

Seattle United States

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About ACT

ACT is where artistic ambition and civic engagement unite. We envision a world where the power of theatre expands our collective understanding of community and our own humanity. Over the last 57 years, ACT has supported these voices as they sharpen and grow and has honed its mission around nurturing the theatre makers of the next generation. As the voice of the Pacific Northwest, our commitment to New Works by local playwrights brings Seattle’s voice beyond our stages, and into the national conversation.

ACT strives to be a meaningful place to work. We take pride in our accomplishments and recognize our work is dependent upon our highly skilled colleagues and dynamic work teams. We want our art to be joyful and our work to have a spirit of adventure. It is our belief that thoughtful guardrails bolster an environment where we can all be brave and buoyant together. We work hard at building strong and productive relationships and use respectful communication and feedback to maintain them at the highest level. Taking great care to ensure and promote the safety and the wellbeing of our employees and our community, we strive to always bring your best self, and to honor the best in others.

About the Role

Do you have a passion for social media and marketing? Do you enjoy creating content and copywriting? ACT’s enterprising and results-driven Marketing team is hiring!

The Digital Content and Communications Manager (DCCM) is responsible for the company’s social media strategy and is the lead copywriter for all marketing and sales initiatives. This position creates high quality content and impactful messaging that engages audiences and builds brand recognition. This role is responsible for retargeting and nurturing patrons and consumers with the objective of improving brand awareness, trust, and ultimate purchase intent and conversions. The DCCM drives ACT’s social media presence, ensuring high levels of web traffic and patron engagement. They will devise and implement content strategies and collect engagement data as well as identify trends among patron interactions to help plan marketing campaigns that build brand loyalty and build community. They also have an eye for social media trends and know how to engage and grow the company’s followers.

The specific responsibilities cover a full spectrum of digital operations including creating content for organic and paid social, managing paid digital agency, social media community management, metrics tracking, identification of current and emerging trends, managing post engagement, responding to followers and direct messages, and overarching content strategy, development, creation, and implementation across all social media platforms. This role will also directly support marketing initiatives with writing and editing communications including emails, show blurbs, announcements, advertising, programs, and brochures.

Engagement across all platforms is central to the success of the organization and the ability to tell our story. Communications from the DCCM will be the primary external voice of ACT, and they must execute that voice with care, creativity, authenticity, and good judgement.

Benefits include medical insurance, dental, vision and life insurance are also available, commuter benefit, Employee Assistance Program, 11 paid holidays, 403b plan available, access to $5 downtown parking, and free tickets to ACT productions. Paid Time Off begins at 20 days per year. Sick time accrues per the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. This position is available for hybrid work as activities allow.

Responsibilities Include (But are not limited to):

Design social media strategy including building and maintaining social media presence by creating, publishing, and sharing content across multiple social media channels including text, images, video, and more to build online connections and encourage interaction.
Lead content creator – Includes creating meaningful and engaging content (photo, video, motion graphics) across all departments and leading colleagues and artists to capture content for social media, email marketing, and website.
Convey the Company brand on social media channels in a cohesive way to achieve marketing goals.
Work within show budgets to boost appropriate social media organic content followed by providing detailed back-up for show settlements.
Manage outside agency on paid social campaigns including trafficking assets, meeting regularly to assess performance, and creation and sending of strategic CRM lists.
Support the Director of Marketing to build an effective and efficient overall inbound marketing plan, making best use of digital media opportunities.
Manage online community, communicate with followers, remove inappropriate comments, respond to queries in a timely manner, and monitor customer reviews. Escalate patron complaints to Patron Services Manager as appropriate.
Stay up to date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications, including exploring new platforms to expand social reach and ensure ACT is on the forefront of trends and platforms.
Create and manage content calendars for social media coordinating with email, printed materials, and press outreach touchpoints.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure brand consistency and messaging alignment.
Lead copywriter for all marketing and sales initiatives.
In partnership with the Sales and Marketing Analyst and the outside digital marketing agency, analyze social media activity and share data, insights, and best practices with internal stakeholders.
In partnership with the marketing team, analyze message effectiveness, and regularly test A/B communications.
Ensure that a commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging and ACT values and artistic standards is exhibited in all online activities and public messaging.

About You

Minimum 3 years’ experience in social media management for an organization, brand, or agency
Hands on experience in capture, content creation, and management (text, image, and video)
Excellent writer; Strong and diverse copywriting skills
Experience executing paid social media
Expertise of all social media channels’ best practices
Knowledge of social analytics, and the ability to review and communicate those analytics to make informed decisions on future strategies
Distinguished interpersonal and communication skills
Successful project management skills
Excellent editing, research, and organizational skills
Organizational and administrative management experience including calendaring, written and verbal communication, strategy building, and providing reports
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, Canva, and Asana
Drive to collaborate to achieve common goals, flexible, sense of humor, problem-solver, detail-oriented, support driven, work independently on multiple projects at a time.
Flexibility in scheduling, occasional weekend and evening work will be required based upon program calendar

Equity & Inclusion

ACT is an equity opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, military and/or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurodiversity, education, socio-economic status, cultural affiliation, language, marital or family status, genetic information, political ideology, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking or any other status or condition protected by the applicable federal, state, or local laws or other characteristics prohibited by law.

ACT strives to be an anti-racist, fully accessible, multicultural theatre that is truly welcoming to all. Employees will:

Demonstrate the initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote anti-racism, cultural competency, and an understanding of oppression and its impact
Participate in intentional learning efforts, including events relating to understanding institutional racism, and building cultural competency and exhibit a commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging

As a part of ACT’s commitment to equity, ACT is committed to paying individuals equitably; according to scope and responsibility of the job and considering the size and budgetary parameters of the organization. ACTs compensation philosophy reflects the following values; Transparency, Flexibility, and Internal Equity. ACT works with a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) to determine pay ranges across the organization annually.

Physical Skills/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate a computer, telephone, iPad, still and video camera. Strong written command of the English language with the ability to be understood, and the ability to work in an open office environment. Work environment includes a variety of environments typical in a theatrical environment, administrative office spaces, and public spaces.

To Apply

Submit resume and cover letter with “Digital Content and Communications Manager” in the subject line to [email protected]

ACT Contemporary Theatre