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LHH is seeking a Public Relations Coordinator for an Onsite Contract opportunity in the Los Angeles area. This Public Relations Coordinator will work closely with company leaders and key business partners regarding brand direction and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Work with the communications team to create content for the newsletter, press releases, and website content
• Present and clearly communicate the creative vision and business strategy behind concepts in a coherent, confident, and inspiring manner.
• Organize the events calendar, contact information, and meeting schedules – Manage weekly/monthly/quarterly event campaign calendars
• Send out Email Newsletters to announce new events
• Work closely with stakeholders, content creators, and copywriters to develop inspiring concepts and finished solutions that align with our brand vision and build upon our brand stories.
• Task examples include preparing briefing documents, monitoring media channels, and press coverage, drafting press releases, routing content/documents through an approval process, follow-up reports
• Plans, programs, and strategies to increase the reach of communication and community engagement
• Assist the marketing team to create engaging social media content starting from ideation, planning out the social media calendar to reporting

Requirements

• 3+ years of creative development, brand and design experience, and online visual development
• Strong conceptual skills, a meticulous eye for detail, and the ability to take a project from inception to completion to meet tight and evolving deadlines
• Effective relationship-building skills with key constituents such as company executives, board members, corporate partners and sponsors, external vendors, etc.
• Great writing skills, capacity for basic admin work/filing
• Ability to move and lift 25 lbs., able to attend, participate and support setup/take-down of community events.

LHH

Description

We’re Future. We’re 3000+ colleagues over 250+ brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines. We haven’t just survived over the past couple of years, we’ve thrived, increasing our audience share, taking more number one positions, acquiring new businesses and launching new brands.

And we don’t plan on stopping any time soon.

We’ve got ambitious plans that build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities and we’re looking for talented people who want to be a part of it.

Using your creative thinking, superior organisational, time management and communication skills you will be responsible for the smooth delivery of projects, big and small. From the moment we receive the brief you will become the point of contact for the client and responsible for distilling that brief into a project plan with a clear set of deliverables. From small studio shoots to large location shoots you will need to put together a team of content creators to deliver on our idea and produce engaging and high quality content that will be distributed across the Future brands.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience with content creation in both video and photography.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of print design and production processes
• Project management skills with a knowledge of a project management process or methodology
• Knowledge of marketing products, including print, digital, social, newsletters, events etc.
• The ability to think creatively to translate a creative idea in to something that can be produced for the budget and time constraints without compromising the integrity of the initial idea.
• Campaign reporting, with an ability to write reports for an internal and external audience
• Experience of commissioning freelance work and an understanding of the contractual and legal requirements of the industry.

Our Future, Our Responsibility – Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We have a voice and we’re going to use it. We promote diversity and inclusion not just in our recruitment processes, but everything we do. We’re an equal opportunity employer and we will continue to ensure our recruitment process is free of bias and our workplaces are inclusive, positive, free of discrimination and respecting of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values and employees – current and future – are treated with respect and fairness. Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
Future

About DDA Public Relations:

From offices in London and Los Angeles, and with affiliates throughout the world, DDA provides a personalized service, insightful strategies and turnkey campaign solutions for film, television, brands and content creators. 

Position Overview: 

Excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented person to work within a busy PR company operating in the film and entertainment industry. The PR Coordinator – Filmmaker Representation / Film Awards will support the efforts of the Awards and Personal Rep PR teams in the Los Angeles office.

Your work will be instrumental in the development and execution of PR strategies for filmmakers and talent, domestic and international film awards campaigns, and entertainment companies. Our ideal candidate will be a creative PR and communications graduate with at least 1 year of experience in the industry. An eager interest in film, partnered with great writing, attention to detail, and strong organizational and research skills, as well as resourcefulness and excellent communication are especially important to us.

Position Summary: 

We are looking for a confident, highly organized individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities include:

· Follow and review industry news and trade press daily

· Draft pitches and releases

· Support team in all aspects of client servicing

· Support client-facing documents, including campaign statuses

· Track social media content streams and trends

· Participate in group brainstorm and new business development meetings

· Support new business pitches

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

· BS/BA in Public Relations, Communications, or relevant field

· 1 year of experience in the industry

· Success in multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

· Professional, proactive, and personable demeanor

· Self-motivated, self-starter, takes initiative and follows-through

· Effective listening, strong verbal and written communications skills

· Strong organizational, time management skills and work ethic

· Accuracy and attention to detail

· Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

DDA’s full portfolio of services for the Creative industries include media relations, corporate communications, event management, digital & social media, brand partnerships, creative design, strategic consultancy, personal representation, and awards campaigns.

The DDA Group

Part of News Corp, The Sun is a global publisher and one of the biggest news brands in the UK.

Our young, talented, and diverse team publishes the best coverage of news, sport, TV, showbiz, and lifestyle.

In early 2020 we launched a US edition, building the team from 20 to 100 staffers in the past two years, surpassing all revenue and traffic targets to become one of the fastest-growing news sites in the US.

We are now looking for a YouTube Video Producer to support our ongoing expansion.

The role is freelance to start on a Monday to Friday schedule, with a view to making the position a staff role in the near future.

We are looking for a passionate and driven candidate to create and curate video content for the US Sun’s YouTube channel.

Your day-to-day duties will include everything from sourcing, editing and scripting video for the platform in a fast paced environment. There will also be an opportunity to create YouTube original content too.

A deep understanding of YouTube – what works and what doesn’t – is essential. Experience curating and managing a YouTube channel is preferred.

This fast-paced role is based in New York and will require some evening and weekend work as you lead the quick and clickable distribution of the site’s digital content.

Key accountabilities:

• Produce, present and edit videos on a daily basis for the US Sun’s YouTube channel

• Scripting experience for explainers

• Work to strict deadlines with high output expectations

• Passionate and driven individual who can act as a team player

• Remain calm under pressure and deliver work at a consistently high standard

• Self- starter, organised an effective problem solver

• Bursting with new ideas and ways to tell a story

Key skills and experiences:

• Presenting and producing

• Ability to script explainer and SEO packages

• Expert level Premier skills

• Graphics expertise is preferable

• Proven ability to work under pressure in breaking news situations

• Deep understanding of YouTube

• Experience covering politics

• Ability to shoot and edit

• Unflappable under pressure and delivers work at a consistently high standard

• Proactive and displays a willingness to take on any task

• Positive attitude and good team player

• Takes initiative in order to achieve desired results

• Can demonstrate an understanding of the The US Sun brand

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.

The US Sun

Position: Senior Producer

Location: Other Areas

Starts: Within a Couple Weeks

Duration: Full-Time

Status: Full-Time

Rate: Up to $73,000 a year, depending on experience

Our faith-based client is looking for a Senior Producer! This ONSITE, full-time role starts immediately for the right candidate.

The Senior Producer will be a visual storyteller who writes, produces, and edits video content to supports the organizations mission and breathe inspiration into the lives of others.

Senior Producer Requirements

• 3 + years experience in broadcast television
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Knowledge of AP style writing guidelines

Senior Producer Responsibilities

• Produce multiple versions of video content for broadcast, social media, and other applications
• Brainstorm new video content for broadcast and social media, conduct research on topics, and interview subject matter experts, internal and external resources and stakeholders
• Organize and manage shoots in the field
• Manage on-camera talent
• Conduct interviews in-person, off-camera, or over the phone
• Write and edit scripts
• Manage videographers, video editors, designs and other third-party content producers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with team members and business units
• Ensure content deadlines are met on time and on budget

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Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: [email protected]

Creative Circle

Part of News Corp, The Sun is a global publisher and one of the biggest news brands in the UK. Our talented and diverse team publishes the best coverage of showbiz, news, sport, reality TV, personal finance and lifestyle.

In early 2020 we launched a digital US edition and have quickly grown the business into a 100+ person operation, and one of the fastest-growing news sites in America.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic entertainment or showbiz reporter who specializes or wants to specialize in TV shows, and has a deep understanding of the TV landscape, from Teen Mom to the Kardashians and every star in between. The role will require the staffer to work on original content every day – we are not a website that aggregates.

The ideal candidate would be on the West Coast and would work 2 pm until 10 pm, Monday to Friday, although exceptional candidates from elsewhere will be considered.

The job is freelance to start but will likely turn into a staff position.

Key responsibilities:

• Watch live TV shows daily and identify stories that will drive traffic
• Work with editors to turn around copy quickly and accurately, mindful of legal issues
• Work with video and picture desks to create content efficiently
• Produce posts in WordPress

Key Skills and Experience:

• Broad knowledge of tabloid subjects, including A-list celebrities and reality stars
• Passion for writing about TV, including morning talk shows, evening game shows and soap operas
• An instinct for how to ‘sell’ a digital story to get maximum impact on The Sun’s platforms and also on social media
• Excellent, fast writing and basic editing skills
• The ability to write in a concise and entertaining way in keeping with The Sun’s style
• Familiarity with best SEO practices
• Ability to work as part of a team in a constantly adapting working environment that is always striving to find new ways of telling news stories
• Ambition to progress and make the most of opportunities that present themselves
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends

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

The US Sun

Do you love to flex your creative muscles shooting in the field and when seated in front of an editing system?

Are you a brilliant shooter with a keen eye for picture making and storytelling? Do you have mastery of the tools of the trade – composition, lighting, audio?

Are you able to organize and edit your materials into wonderfully well structured pieces that truly flow and engage the viewer?

Does the idea of periodically traveling to some of this country’s most scenic destinations to tell the story of farming and ranching catch your fancy?

If the answer to all of the above is “ yes ”, we have an outstanding opportunity awaiting you at RFD-TV at our Nashville, TN branch.

The successful candidate will be a proven multi-talented shooter and editor with with a reel showcasing attention-grabbing pictures and well-crafted stories. Ideally, you are also a seasoned writer and producer who can help lead a production from start to finish.

Important Notes: Candidates who fail to submit a link to a reel of their relevant work will not receive consideration for this position. There is no relocation reimbursement for this role.

Responsibilities

• Shoot, Edit, Write and Field Produce feature-length pieces for magazine programs and news
• Pre-produce remotes to ensure successful shoots
• Shoot undeniably great pictures that energize and amplify the subject / story
• Generate succinct and engaging copy, yet know how to let pieces truly focus on the people they’re about.
• NOTE: While we produce original content, we also produce news and live events so you will be assigned to those productions from time to time as well.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a videographer and editor at a local affiliate, cable or broadcast network or comparable company.
• Willingness to travel for production roughly 40%-60% of the time.
• Experience writing and producing docuseries or news packages and specials a plus.
• Limitless curiosity and a strong propensity for creative enterprise
• Reel showcasing several individual pieces you have produced, written and shot

About RFD-TV:

RFD-TV is the only program service in the United States devoted entirely to serving a rural television audience. We produce 30 hours of news programming each week, in addition to countless special programs.The RFD-TV program lineup is a mix of news, entertainment, rural lifestyle and equine programming tailored to the unique appetites of the network’s loyal constituency.

Rural Media Group, Inc.

Who We Are

Devsisters is the proud creator of the Cookie Run universe of games where all players can join together in the power of play, pursue new adventures, and feel part of the community.

Over the last 12 years, with over 150 million game downloads worldwide, Devsisters’ games and Cookie characters have become well-known and loved by players with a dedicated community that continues to grow, year over year. Devsisters is an internationally operating game developer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with offices in Japan, Taiwan, and San Mateo, California.

About The Role

We are looking for a creative Social Media Producer to help us take our short-form content to the next level across all social media platforms. You will tap into your imaginative mindset to collaborate with our social team in creating engaging, funny, and relatable short-form videos that elevates our game content and resonates with current fans across all social platforms.

See more of our work below:

Youtube Shorts: https://tinyurl.com/nb3p923s

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cookierun_en?lang=en

What You’ll Work On

Our goal is to get our game content everywhere all at once. We need someone who has an impeccable social media instinct, is consistently in-the-know of internet trends, and has an understanding of social platform algorithms. The ideal candidate will all be able to conceptualize content that would be well received and be appropriate for all audiences.

Projects include and are not limited to:

• Youtube Shorts
• Twitter/Facebook/Instagram Videos
• Tiktoks / IG Reels + stories

Responsibilities

• Work with the creative and social teams to design and oversee videos from start to finish – beginning with initial concept to final video deliverables
• Apply creative cohesiveness while directing and editing video content
• Work closely with the social content team, creatives, and various stakeholders on multiple projects concurrently and manage varying deadlines and tight localization schedules
• Maintain consistent creative quality in deliverables in line with our brand
• Work with international teams to align on content
• Collaborate with Community, Social Media, and Marketing to create video drop schedule

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in producing short-form content for social media
• A person of the internet with an understanding of social personas and PC representations (Gen Z, Millennials, etc)
• A love of visual storytelling
• Capturing and sourcing additional images, in-game video, and assets as needed
• Strong understanding as to what captures the users attention and keeps them engaged
• Must have a website/portfolio that exhibits professional work experience and an understanding of video design in the social media space
• Fluent in using all social media platforms (Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
• Video editing skills with an understanding of motion graphics
• Proficient in video editing software like iMovie, Final Cut Pro, and/or Adobe Premiere Pro CC
• Understanding of different media formats and requirements for each type of social platform
• Outstanding design skills with the ability to guide, evaluate, and if necessary, redirect creative development
• Knowledgeable in gaming

Soft Skills

• Motivation to be immersed in our games and products. Even if it is not exactly your cup of tea, the willingness to understand the game and fandom will be key in creating content true to the brand
• Work with a can-do mindset, ready to jump on new opportunities and be fast and flexible to get the job done while maintaining acute attention to detail
• Resilient under pressure and has a proactive, problem solving mindset that is scrappy when faced with limited resources and time
• Eager to keep learning and improving with new skills/software
• Professional in giving and receiving candid feedback while being able to pivot creative direction on the fly
• Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities in a rapid environment with positive energy
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and be an excellent collaborator with a passion for working across diverse groups to brainstorm creative solutions
• Ability to interpret and follow brand guidelines
• Embraces being out of the comfort zone and navigating uncharted territory.
• Intellectual curiosity, always asking, “how can we improve?”
• Demonstrates humility, as great ideas may come from others

Bonus Skills

• Proficient in motion graphics
• Drawing and graphic design skills with proficiency in Photoshop and/or Illustrator

Contract Length (3-6 months)

Devsisters USA

Who are Spencer Group?

Spencer Group is a rapidly expanding and award-winning executive search firm, specialising across two sectors that strive to make a difference to our planet; Pharmaceutical Technology and Commercial Education. We source and secure market-leading talent for forward-focussed, commercially driven organisations helping them to expand their teams to meet market demand.

With over 20 years of experience in the industry and a 97% delivery success rate, Spencer Group have become the trusted partner for organisations seeking the agility and responsiveness of a search boutique, with the international reach of a true global player.

We have a fun, non-political and non-hierarchical culture in an environment whereby we take the work that we do very seriously, but ourselves, not so much.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opening for a Marketing Executive/Copywriter to join our already excellent team. As a first in company role, this will be a fantastic opportunity for the successful individual to make this role entirely their own.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, highly organised, creative, and committed Marketing Executive/Copywriter who is wanting to become a key member of our dedicated team. The opportunity will require a candidate with a professional work attitude and desire to work in a passionate, fast paced company.

Our ideal candidate will have a background in of creating and writing compelling content that will resonate with clients exacting standards. Our goal is to help our clients understand how our specialist services can meet their specific needs and how Spencer Group can become their trusted partner.

You must be able to write copy and proofread to a high level of proficiency. An exceptional candidate will also show a keen interest in keeping up with the latest trends in the world of Commercial Education and Pharmaceutical Technology and be able to work on their own initiative.

Responsibilities

Reporting into the leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering marketing and communication content and play a pivotal role in taking the group’s brand forward. Duties will be formed by a combination of Marketing, Copywriting and Content Creation activity, as follows:

• Generate and coordinate marketing content including case studies, podcasts, blogs, infographics, and social cards
• Coordinate and execute campaigns via HubSpot across multiple platforms including email, LinkedIn, and Twitter
• Measure, analyse and report on campaign performance again pre-agreed metrics
• Support on the generation of Marketing and Business Development collateral to support the commercial team with lead generation and pitch execution
• Drive internal and external marketing and communication to ensure that team members are aligned with Spencer Group brand guidelines and messaging
• Support on the creative content and engagement of Spencer Group’s website
• Assist the executive team with the organisation and activity of conferences, events, and webinars
• Support Spencer Group in becoming thought leaders across both sectors, helping to define our tone, approach, and digital voice
• Provide copywriting support to the business within documentation including:
• Specifications
• Proposals
• Collateral and content copy

Skills and Experience

• Excellent written and grammatical capability
• Highly articulate with excellent editorial and design skills
• A data driven and analytical approach to Marketing
• Deep understanding of working in Marketing and/or Professional Services
• Can-do attitude and a willingness to action tasks independently
• Creative and innovative with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisation skills
• Experience with HubSpot is preferred

Benefits

• Flexible remote working
• Monthly team meet ups, with evening events
• Quarterly incentives
• 20 days holiday plus Christmas closure, increasing with length of service
• Internal recognition of Birthday’s, Work Anniversaries and more
• Training and development opportunities
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Private Healthcare

If you are looking for an opportunity which you can truly make your own, with opportunities for personal development, career growth and international experience then we’d love to hear from you!

Spencer Group