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Position: Production Assistant – Contract

Location: Marina Del Rey

Purpose of Job: As a contract Production Assistant you will assist Production Managers in the smooth running of dialogue production from casting to delivery. The Production Assistant is our team go-getter and is not afraid of any challenge. You will be in the detail of each project you support on, ensuring that you are a representation of our business as well as ensuring that preparation for each project has been completed and any potential issues highlighted to the Production Manager.

This position is a contract position and will be based in our studio in Marina Del Rey, CA, local candidates are highly preferred!

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling actors for auditions and recording sessions

• Building Purchase Orders for talent, directors, and other service providers

• Sending out comprehensive emails to talent and directors in preparation of auditions and sessions

• Preparing project documentation for talent and directors, including character biographies, story briefs, and scripts

• Meet & greet talent during auditions and at start of sessions

• Responsible for getting legal paperwork signed and filed properly

• Typing up directors’ notes from auditions, inputting them into Actor Database

• Assisting with script preparation and tracking, as required

• Assisting Production Managers with meet & greet of clients and aid clients throughout the day, as required

• Assisting Production Managers in keeping schedules and tracking documents up to date throughout recordings

• Assisting the Casting team with self-tapes, editing Casting clips, long-listing talent options and developing casting skills

• Preparing Non-disclosure agreements and contracts, Travel Packs for rehearsals, crowd sessions, and Performance Capture sessions Other

• Adhere to company Security, Confidentiality and Health and Safety procedures and ensure the compliance of the team

• Adhere to the company IT and HR procedures and ensure the compliance of the team

• Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organisation

Requirements

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Interest and/or experience in video games, especially story & character, and/or Casting experience or interest in the performance arts (theatre, TV, cinema)

• Excellent client facing and internal communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written

• Attention to detail

• Both a self-starter, able to work alone as and where necessary, and a team player, able to pitch in at all levels to get the job done

• Experience in a similar role.

• Experienced knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, in particular of Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

Who we are

PTW is a global games services company, providing technical and creative services to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, PTW has grown to become a global force in the gaming industry, with over 40 studios in 16 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include art production, game development, quality assurance, player support, community management, localization, localization QA, audio production, and data collection. The PTW family of brands includes SIDE, 1518 Studios and Ghostpunch Games. For more information, visit www.ptw.com .

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Position: Production Assistant – Contract

Location: Marina Del Rey

Purpose of Job: As a contract Production Assistant you will assist Production Managers in the smooth running of dialogue production from casting to delivery. The Production Assistant is our team go-getter and is not afraid of any challenge. You will be in the detail of each project you support on, ensuring that you are a representation of our business as well as ensuring that preparation for each project has been completed and any potential issues highlighted to the Production Manager.

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We’re looking for internet culture geeks, meme aficionados, TikTok natives, who love staying on top of the latest cultural phenomenon to inspire and create cool social content.  We are looking for a collaborative and skilled Content Creator with proficiency in both video and still photography, a deep understanding of social media trends and pop culture and a keen eye for framing and prop design. The ideal candidate will be adept at shooting high-quality content using both iPhone and DSLR cameras, with a mastery of lighting techniques. Additionally, they should have experience in video editing and photo retouching to ensure that the final product meets our brand standards.

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Who You Are

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Responsibilities

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Qualifications

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Got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.

“Compensation Range: $102,500 – $115,500 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.” If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply. The Company anticipates the application window for this job posting will end 7/25/2024.

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iHeartMedia Markets

The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it!  iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month — a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. And we were just recognized as one of the Top Media Sales Organizations by The Myers Report!

In fact, iHeart has: More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;

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Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity.  Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

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iHeartMedia’s sales leadership is seeking a dynamic Senior Account Executive – Podcast to drive podcast monetization efforts.

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic advertising partnerships with digital advertising agencies and advertisers in close collaboration with existing iHeartMedia Chicago Sales team and their client bases.

Successful candidates must be motivated, enthusiastic, self-starters able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

What You’ll Do:

  • Build and execute strategy for monetizing podcast slates and key sponsorships including, but not limited to, a short and long-term national account & agency plan, eye for scoping strategic revenue opportunities, and knack for cross-organizational collaboration.
  • Manage and proactively sell to advertising agencies and brands.
  • Meet quarterly and annual revenue goals according to sales plan through a deep understanding of iHeartMedia’s podcast portfolio.
  • Service and drive customer satisfaction for accounts.
  • Drive mindshare and market share gains across the buying community through consistent and strategic coverage plans.
  • Partner with operations organization to set proper expectations with customers and super-serve their needs.
  • Develop presentations to brands and agencies designed to sell marketing solutions.
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What You’ll Need:

  • 3+ years prior experience in a Podcast sales role.
  • 5+ years prior in a sales organization, sales role preferred.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills.
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  • A robust network of agency and client relationships.
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  • Prior demonstrated prospecting experience through cold calling, networking, and meeting functions.
  • Proven track record of reaching sales targets and revenue goals.
  • You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship.
  • Reliable transportation to attend outside meetings outside the office.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
  • General understanding of business principles and sales environment
  • Interest in developing knowledge of business operations and sales concepts and techniques
  • Individual accountability and understanding of when to seek guidance
  • Skills managing assigned projects to completion
  • Understanding to resolve problems using established guidelines and professional judgement
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  • Understanding of impact of your own decisions
  • Goal orientation and the ability to focus and prioritize

Location:

Chicago, IL: 233 N. Michigan Avenue, 30th Floor, 60601

Position Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Type:

Salaried

Benefits:

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

  • Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
  • Company provided and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
  • A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
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We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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The Executive Producer, Photography is a critical role and advocate from the creative idea to execution. You are a pro-active, future-thinking leader; someone who will build new relationships with our sister agencies and deepen existing connections, develop new business opportunities and initiatives, and strengthen our teams. You are an advocate for good ideas, great execution and a proponent of long-term collaboration. Having excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle tasks easily and calmly. Your experience in the production process extends beyond the general operations of the job and carries into the execution of the work all while ensuring agency and client satisfaction.

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Qualifications

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Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/25/2024.

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