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Senior PR & Communications Manager

Working closely with the Head of Marketing to develop and deliver a strategic, outcomes-focused PR & Communications plan supporting an ambitious company vision for a fast-paced, fast-growing SAAS technology company.

YOUR ROLE:

• Develop and own public relations and communications strategy to support business-wide goals and make noise about THRIVE’s key milestones, product developments, future plans and people updates.
• Develop media stories and pitches that align with the THRIVE vision, ethos, culture and journey. From planning to execution and analysis.
• Build and maintain critical relationships with key media outlets, focusing on target national and international publications, as well as learning media, business press and trade press.
• Work closely with key stakeholders across the business to support personal branding initiatives as part of wider strategy.
• Advise on the role of PR and communications in key strategic business initiatives.
• Advise on and implement additional media channels e.g. podcasts to spread awareness of THRIVE
• Draft outstanding quality press materials including press releases, employee profiles, pitches, bylined articles, blogs and other content.
• Become the point of contact for external media enquiries, and ensure brand guidelines and key messaging are communicated to relevant external stakeholders.
• Manage a PR & Awards Specialist to drive strategic planning and execution of an ambitious awards strategy.
• Work closely with customer marketing to support customer advocacy and feed customer stories into speaking/media opportunities, and customer case studies/testimonials.

ABOUT YOU:

• Strong journalist relationships across tech and business media
• Highly organised, self-directed and passionate about showcasing THRIVE’s growth and successes
• Able to craft compelling copy and seamlessly adapt tone, PoV etc as required
• Excellent at juggling multiple projects and deadlines, whilst maintaining attention to detail
• Able to analyse PR initiatives and recommend / implement adjustments
• Happy to work independently and cross-functionally as and when required
• PR or agency experience in the tech sector (preferably B2B)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, energetic, ever-changing environment

THRIVE

Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2023

Job description

Contractor: Soccer Aid Productions Limited (SAP)

Status: Contractor – day rate agreed for circa 100 day’s work

(Use of own editing kit preferred)

Job title: Freelance Video Producer

Reporting to: Head of Content and Social Media

Location: Working from home; some requirement to attend content capture shoots and meetings in London

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.30pm. This role will require some out of office hours working at shoots and during training week and matchday

Engagement period: Mid-January – June inclusive (five and a half months)

Salary: TBD dependent on experience

Position in the organisation

The Video Producer will be responsible for creating video content for the 2023 Soccer Aid for UNICEF campaign. This role will help deliver quality content for Soccer Aid for UNICEF, talent, partner and stakeholder channels.

You will know the Adobe suite inside out, but have particular skill in Premiere Pro. Advanced knowledge of After Effects would be a big advantage as would the ability to film content and have your own equipment. The candidate will have a passion for best practice digital output and seeing an exciting campaign activated through video content.

You will be exposed to senior managers and stakeholders both within SAP, UNICEF and key partners. You will need to thrive in a role that requires creative thinking, quick decision making and negotiation to deliver results.

Purpose and Responsibilities of the Video Producer

·      Help deliver SAP campaign objectives through the delivery of high quality and high quantity Soccer Aid content across different platforms and for different stakeholders

·      Edit video content shot by our in-house team in a timely manner and in different formats

·      Take a brief and bring it to life through your edit – this could be anything from a 30-second TikTok video to a 10-minute YouTube video.

·      You will know your social media formats like you know left and right – from 16:9 to 4:5 and 9:16.

·      Ensure the in-house content and social team are kept up to date with edit progress and adapt to feedback and amends

·      Work closely with social media staff to help develop edits for specific platforms like TikTok and IG stories

·      Understand and work to approved brand guidelines

·      Take an active role in generating creative content ideas to activate talent at shoots and by using Soccer Aid archive

·      Attend talent shoots to assist the content production process

·      In conjunction with the social and content production teams, assist with a programme of market-leading content during training week and match day

Person Specification

·      Expert knowledge of Adobe creative suite, in particular Premiere Pro

·      Owning editing kit and software is preferable

·      Demonstrable history working in content production environment

·      Ability to work to a brief and add your own creativity

·      Creative, proactive and collaborative individual

·      Strong communications skills

·      Ownership and use of high-end cameras is desirable, but not essential (Sony FX9 or similar)

To apply

Please apply with a CV and showreel to [email protected] and use the subject ‘Video Producer application – Soccer Aid 2023’

Soccer Aid for UNICEF

The brainwave of UNICEF UK ambassador Robbie Williams and Triple S, Soccer Aid for UNICEF brings together two teams of celebrities and football legends from England and the Soccer Aid World XI FC for the biggest charity celebrity football match in the World. The event started in 2006 and since then has raised nearly £75million to help UNICEF UK.

Soccer Aid Productions Limited

Soccer Aid Productions Limited (SAP) is responsible for delivering Soccer Aid for UNICEF and raising substantial funds from both a commercial and fundraising perspective for UNICEF UK. SAP’s ambition is to grow Soccer Aid and the Soccer Aid World XI brand in the UK and internationally to increase revenue and deliver change for children worldwide. SAP work closely with the best in class partners, namely; Initial as Producers of the live TV event and ITV as broadcasters of the prime-time television show. 

UNICEF UK

UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation focusing on children and child rights, with a presence in more than 190 countries. UNICEF ensure more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation, influencing laws and policies that protect children around the world. Their aim is a world is a safe place for all our children.

UNICEF is supported entirely by voluntary contributions receiving no money from the UN. As champion of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF ensure government’s protect and promote the rights of every child. 

Soccer Aid Productions

Account Director – B2B Tech PR

LEADING AGENCY, HUGE TECH BRANDS!!

We are looking for a talented, creative and ambitious Account Director to be part of one of the UK’s most dynamic and imaginative technology PR agencies. The role would suit a candidate who is passionate about B2B comms and has at least five years’ experience.

The successful applicant will join a team supporting on a portfolio of well-known brands, as well as some high-growth accounts.

The role requires…

• A consultant who is able to provide senior counsel and strategy to clients
• A team leader – passionate about coaching, supporting and nurturing more junior team members
• Knowledge of the UK media landscape
• A talented writer / content creator
• A senior agency lead – able to play an important role as part of the agency’s senior team
• A level head and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Experience in account strategy, delivery, development and growth
• Contribution to the overall development of the agency – including culture, brand and client service
• A creative thinker that challenges the norm and approaches a brief with new ideas

PLACIDO

///Media Manager//Media Planning// Campains// CMS Platforms//£25,000 to £40,000// Warwick// Hybrid// Perm role///

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Digital Marketer to join a fast-paced but friendly team. This role will mainly be focused on building relationships with Media owners.

Skills & Behaviours

• Understanding of different media types such as TV, OOH, Radio & Print and their role in the communications strategy
• Actively build relationships with media owners
• Plan, negotiate and buy media space on behalf of our clients
• Strong attention to detail
• Negotiation skills
• Monitor performance of media campaigns and produce insight driven PCA’s
• Understand how to effectively reach a client’s target audience
• Use industry tools as appropriate i.e. TGI and Mediatel Connected
• Identifying relevant media opportunities
• Present confidently to clients and to internal stakeholders

Financial & Media Buying

• Understanding of all relevant booking processes
• Ensure Account teams are can be invoiced on time.
• Keep the Finance team updated with progress of all media bookings and cost breakdown.

People Responsibilities

• Enthusiasm to meet and build up a network of media owners relevant to your client’s business
• Work collaboratively with all internal teams

///Media Manager//Media Planning// Campains// CMS Platforms// Hybrid// Perm role///

FaulknerScott

DC Thomson is a privately owned family business currently undertaking a significant transformation programme to deliver a scalable media company, driven by technology, data, and talent. People are at the heart of everything we do and building audiences into long lasting, loyal communities is a key priority over the next five years.

We have an exciting portfolio of media brands including The Stylist Group, Puzzler Media as well as communities in energy, local and national news, women’s and children’s magazines, lifestyle, teaching, crafts, and sport. While our roots are firmly in publishing, with a portfolio of newspapers and magazines, DC Thomson has diversified into digital technology, radio, TV, and events.

Our stations – Pure Radio Scotland, Original 106 and KingdomFM – have seen record audience growth over the last year and aim to be market-leading radio stations.

A rare opportunity has arisen to join The Robin Galloway Breakfast Show at Pure Radio as a Producer/Presenter.

This position is based in Glasgow. If successful, you’ll become part of the multi-voice-format show – producing and co-hosting with Robin and the team every weekday morning.

You’ll be required to create engaging and dynamic content on a daily basis and help make the show stand out in an intensely crowded market. You will be joining a highly supportive and creative culture that offers opportunities for progression.

Key Responsibilities

As the newest member of The Robin Galloway Breakfast Show, a typical day will look like this:

• Planning and executing The Robin Galloway Breakfast Show – including contributing to content ideas, organising interviews, callers and executing on air promotions.
• Taking initiative to perform other production or administrative tasks associated with the show – including but not limited to creating, posting and moderating content for social media and liaising with internal and external agencies.
• Producing and editing ‘Robin Galloway Takes on a Podcast’.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with an aptitude towards forward planning.
• Experience with digital playout systems, namely RCS Zetta and Adobe Audition.
• Proficient audio editing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A love for Radio and understanding of its immediacy.
• Experience working across commercial radio is desired but not essential.

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter, alongside an MP3 of your most recent demo.

This is a full-time, permanent position based from our Glasgow office in Spiers Wharf. Bring your skills, sense of humour and unique self to Pure Radio and you will receive training and development opportunities, PLUS a great place to work!

DC Thomson

The Creative Director and Brand Liaison leads Signature Products Group as the key liaison, relationship builder, and brand manager with all of our Brand Partners – ensuring that all brand strategy, product strategy, product design, brand design, marketing, merchandising and internal practices meet or exceed the Brand Partner’s expectations while growing business. Additionally, this role leads the vision and development of future brand and category opportunities with new or existing brand partners – a key driver of SPG’s growth and sustainability. This role has direct management of the marketing team and creative design team, guides the product teams regarding product design and strategy, mediates the contract process between SPG and their brand partners, and provides strategic vision to the entire organization.

This role will further lead in retail marketing, communications, and other marketing efforts. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the ability to identify key product and content stories. The Creative Director and Brand Liaison will work closely with the Director of Merchandising and report to the Chief of Sales and Marketing Operations.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Develop Brand Profiles and target consumers to lead product, sales, and marketing efforts
• Liaison between SPG and all licensors; interact with licensors to coordinate and sync all timelines, meetings, product direction, go-to-market strategies, inter-departmental coordination, sales and distribution efforts, marketing efforts, content creation, and general problem solving
• Translate and direct execution of licensors’ brand values and guidelines into product reason-to-be, product design, packaging, content and marketing collateral
• Coordinate multiple departments for product launches
• Direct SPG’s own brand identity, direction, and positioning
• Manage and mentor the Creative Design team, ensuring high levels of concepting and execution of all brand-design collateral and internal design needs
• Responsible for presentations to licensors
• Responsible for coordinating licensor approvals
• Oversee outside resources when necessary for marketing needs
• Book meetings with the brands for product and marketing check-in’s
• Coordinate catalog development and timelines; print production, photoshoots, and catalog review
• Work with outside editors and writers on PR opportunities
• Align all efforts with licensor programs
• Align marketing calendars and efforts with Product Development and Sales
• Build and maintain relationships with Brand Licensors 

Qualifications: 

• 4 Year college degree preferred
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in similar role
• Proficient in project management software
• Microsoft Office
• Strong negotiation skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, tight deadlines and changing priorities and show constant entrepreneurial initiative
• Collaborative problem-solving skills and ability to take critique
• Able to enthusiastically meet deadlines in an agile environment
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Creative Background and experience
• Experience managing copy
• Must be able to lift 20lbs
• Full legal right to work in the U.S. on a permanent, unrestricted basis
• Experience with Amplifi, Issuu.com, Adobe Suite, Basecamp preferred 
• Able to interpret Style Guides and adhere to Brand standards
• Strong understanding of consumer behaviors 

Signature Products Group offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, vision, dental, STD/LTD, Life insurance, 401k, and paid holidays. We also offer flexible PTO, a canine friendly workplace, onsite gym, special events and continuous learning opportunities. 

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance 

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Signature Products Group

At 9&10 News of Northern Michigan you will find a thriving, robust and exciting company with a world class facility and location in beautiful Northern Michigan. We offer competitive pay, first class benefits and opportunities to learn and grow alongside accomplished leaders in the industry.

The Company: Heritage Broadcasting’s roots began on air in 1954 and we have been growing and evolving ever since! We are proud to be the News Leader in Northern Michigan! Today, we are home to news, weather, and entertainment content, 9&10 News, Local 32, and CW 32 as well as ME TV, Lake Effect Digital, ION, and Mane Content.

The Position: No one covers local sports like 9&10 News. That’s why we have branded our sports department to separate it from above the rest—as MISportsNow. We take pride in covering the 100+ high schools, as well as the local colleges and universities like Central Michigan University and Ferris State University. This position will continue to push the envelope that and bring the Sports team to new heights as we venture into not only game day coverage, but also strengthening our original content and storytelling. This position will lead our sports team as we build our own sports network—MISportsNow+, and strengthen our livestreams of niche sporting events and local games. This person will bring their passion to local sports and instill it into the staff of reporters and photojournalists, while also creating content strategies for the department.

The Benefits

• 100% Company Paid Employee Medical and Dental Insurance
• Dependent Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K with a Company Match
• 17 Days PTO
• Unlimited Sick Time
• Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus
• Clothing & Grooming Allowances
• Relocation Allowance

The Culture

• Innovative: Our industry changes every day. Fresh ideas are welcomed and encouraged!
• Motivating & Engaging: Regardless of position or job title, you will find our team members are proud of their contributions, individual and team accomplishments, and they love to celebrate them!
• Collaborative: No one person or department is able to do it all. We rely on our strengths and weaknesses to complement one another to create an unbeatable team.
• Inclusive: We know to get all kinds of ideas, we need all kinds of people!

Responsibilities

· Sports Anchor will provide sports reports for news programs and online properties

• Work with the News Director and other managers to establish Sports department goals and work to develop and further the grand of the station’s sports programs
• Responsible for managing the analytical reporting for the Sports Planning team
• Work with other departments to execute special sporting events
• Will be someone who embraces social media, OTT and all of our digital platforms
• Assign daily stories to Sports reporters and Sports photojournalists
• Perform other duties assigned

Requirements

• Must have a positive attitude, especially during high-stress situations
• Should be able to generate story & project ideas
• Proven management and people skills to direct staff
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community
• Thorough understanding of Adobe Premiere software
• A degree in journalism or a related field
• Must have strong organizational, communication and time management skills
• Ability to come up with innovative and creative ideas

In Addition, We Hope You’ll Appreciate:

• Great and inspiring company culture. Entrepreneurship mentality.
• Rest and relaxation. 3 weeks paid time off. 9 paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits
• Prepare for the future. 401(k) with a company match to provide a better future in your retirement years.
• Development opportunities. We are growing which in turn provides opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Ability to live in beautiful Northern Michigan and take advantage of the sandy beaches to the snowcapped mountains and everything in between.

The Location: Heritage Broadcasting is based in beautiful Northern Michigan. This position will be located at our Cadillac office. This is a great place to live, work and play! With rich forests, trails for miles, sand dunes, and an abundance of shoreline, it’s easy to see why we love it so much! Northern Michigan truly offers something for everyone with our beautiful four seasons and opportunity for year round outdoor adventures!

Are you ready? Are you excited?

Yes? Apply today!

Heritage Broadcasting is an EEO Employer.

9&10 News – Heritage Broadcasting

The number one primetime talk show on OAN Network is searching for an experienced writer/producer. All applicants, must work well with others, meet daily deadlines, work well under pressure and perform the duties assigned by the host. In addition, we are looking for someone who is news savvy, up to date on all political current events, has a creative mind when it comes to writing and stacking a show, along with a very hard work ethic. Knowledge of the operating system ENPS is a major plus! As writer/producer, you’ll take part in the every day make up of a 1 hour, high energy talk show. From assisting with story selection, stacking of the show and creative writing, you’ll also be tasked with some social media posting each day. Experience in a newsroom setting is a must, this position is not for beginners or the faint of heart. This is a Monday thru Friday position 6am-3pm.

One America News Network

Firestone Walker Brewing Company began as a small brewery with roots in the wine country on California’s Central Coast. Now a regional craft brewery, our singular purpose remains – to craft the world’s best beers. Passionately in pursuit of the perfect beer… and never satisfied

Job Summary

As an Art Director on the Venice Brand Design team, you’ll lead the strategic development and execution of multichannel creative initiatives for ad campaigns (including, but not limited to), social/digital, packaging, film, retail, experiential, product branding, and marketing projects from start to finish. You’re a conceptual problem solver and design leader with fluency in creating visual concepts and storytelling to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and engage with consumers. You will own the creative process and visual ID for key brand categories working with the Head of Creative, marketing partners, and external creative teams to develop innovative creative material for FWBC products and marketing campaigns.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

Specifically, the responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

• Develop world class creative and produce 360 multi-channel campaigns that get results
• Gather cross functional alignment and sell-in concepts to leadership
• Oversee production and execution of all creative aspects in collaboration with production teams and external partners across all formats and deliverables
• Develop and execute design projects across all channels
• Direct and manage photoshoots, video, and film productions
• Contribute to elevating and advancing overall FWBC aesthetic that meets band guidelines
• Cross-functional relationship building and partnership to ensure strategic progression, improvement, and consistency
• Translate product positioning, data, and marketing strategies into strategic ideas and design solutions
• Maintain creative experience for digital and CRM to ensure creative alignment, usability, engagement, and growth
• Stay up to date on cultural and design trends as well as potential creative partners who are pushing the look and capabilities of what’s current
• Cultivate team growth through mentorship and leading by example
• Collaborate with all team members to ensure progression, improvement and consistency

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 6+ years in a marketing or related field
• Proven track record in creating world class creative campaigns
• Highly collaborative approach, with experience in a fast-paced and cross-functional focused environment
• Strong ability to strategically include outside functional expertise and performance data into your creative solutions
• Expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite with focus on Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Keynote, and a familiarity with and understanding of video editing
• Experience leading photo shoots, video shoots, and all associated pre-production components
• Experience managing and delivering multiple projects in parallel
• Hands-on creative who is willing to make as well as lead projects
• Finger on the pulse of current design and youth culture trends including graphic and motion design, photography, music, sports, art, and fashion
• Must be driven to bring big ideas to life and passionate for the brand
• Must reside in Los Angeles County, CA

What Firestone Walker Offers

• Competitive pay rate for an experienced individual with the right skills.
• An excellent benefits package including:
• 100% paid premiums for employee including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
• Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)
• Accrued Sick Leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked) 24 hours max usage per year
• 401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & 4% matching
• 9 paid holidays per year

Please submit your cover letter and resume with your work experience when applying.

Firestone Walker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church is located in Marin City, CA and we are seeking a part-time Music Director. This is a contract position with a salary dependent on experience.

Preferred Start Date: January 15, 2023

Guiding Principles of Worship at Saint Andrew Presbyterian

1. Sunday morning worship service shall be conducted live and in-person with musician present

2.  Creation and maintenance of a choir for the spiritual and musical development of membership

3. Open to all genres of music with the most prominent of which is the African American religious tradition

Number of hours worked per week: 6 – 8 hours for a Traditional Sunday Service (including 1 choir practice per week) Must be available for three special services (Christmas Eve, Emancipation Service, and annual concert practice and preparation for special services shall be negotiated)

Summary: The Music Director guides the church music program at our multi-cultural, multi-racial African American Church to include traditional Presbyterian hymns and/or contemporary music, utilizing and directing a volunteer choir and/or building a contemporary music team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·  Ensure that appropriate music is chosen for each Sunday and special events, in consultation with Pastor.

·  Lead choir and/or music team during worship on Sunday mornings.

·  Work with pastor to ensure the best worship experience possible every Sunday morning and holidays.

·  Must be proficient at playing piano to accompany choir and congregation in singing.

·  Must be physically present when directing music online. Prefer someone who understands Zoom and online technologies.

Qualifications:

·  Must be a proficient pianist and accompanist. Experience with a broad array of church music, including contemporary worship music preferred.

·  Must be an excellent communicator, comfortable with verbal, written and electronic communication.

·  Must be familiar with or become familiar with the unique worship tradition of the African American Church as it applies to church music.

·   Must be able to work effectively with volunteers.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in music or 2 years church music experience. College music students are welcome to apply. Must be able to read music. Someone with previous experience directing choirs is preferred.

Work Environment

Must be available to work on Sundays and Church holidays, particularly Christmas, Holy Week and Easter. Must be willing to work additional hours, as needed. Must be able to make time during the week or before services to lead, coach and instruct volunteer choirs and musicians.

Website: https://www.saintandrewpc.org/

Please send your resume and brief cover letter to: Pastor Floyd Thompkins, [email protected], 415-332-1011

Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church, Marin City