Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Gallery Media Group is a modern day media company. The company’s overall mission is to ‘Make Positivity Louder’. GMG focuses efforts on where consumer attention currently lies and continues to shift.

Gallery Media Group includes women’s lifestyle brand PureWow and a collection of social-first media brands, such as @cocktails, @moms, @recipes and @ballplayers on Instagram and TikTok that reach over 200M consumers. Additionally, GMG has an expansive experiential arm rooted in Gallery Houses—a fusion of social content, creators, and cultural moments at scale—and a robust influencer marketing business.

The company was founded in 2010 by CEO, Ryan Harwood, and is now part of VaynerX, the Gary Vaynerchuk-owned holding company.

Gallery Media Group is seeking a New-York based, in-the-know, entrepreneurial and seasoned content creator to make innovative video and social content for @ballplayers: the source for off-court and off-field culture and commentary that brings a new dimension and access to basketball and football superfans.

This role will execute on and grow the brand’s content landscape and positioning through connection-fueled content creation spanning Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and experiential.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Autonomously create daily social video content for @ballplayers social platforms, meeting both ideation and content quotas, as well as driving consumer engagement.
• Work with Executive Producer, Sports Content Lead, and the Social Strategy Team to create and refine innovative methodologies to support channel growth.
• Creating quick-turn social content at scale as a producer/creator
• Ideate a myriad of content verticals across multiple media platforms and tools, with informed guidance from Executive Producer and Senior Director of Social Strategy
• Adapt content ideas and execution through analysis/best practice feedback and learnings
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments at GMG on rapid fire requests and tight timelines
• Implement and share new ideas/formats, work with Executive Producer and Sports Content Lead to continue cadence of franchises, integrate brands into franchises when necessary

Skills & Experience: 

• 5+ years working in content/creative for a sports brand, ideally in the digital media space
• An authority on the teams, leagues, players, lifestyle and culture around football and basketball
• Immersed in the NBA/NFL culture – access and relationships with a range of connections from agents and top players to emerging players and key people behind the players (coaches, trainers, brands, agencies, etc)
• Experienced creative that has both creative development expertise and storytelling skills
• Distinct creative and brand vision that sets @Ballplayers apart in the media landscape
• Deep experience managing and creating social content, especially on TikTok and Instagram

Location: New York (hybrid)

Job Title

Global Digital Marketing & Analytics Specialist I-II

Job Category

Marketing

Job Description

Job Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

40

Travel Required

1-10%

Primary Location

HY US Greenville, NC (Headquarters)

Address

1400 Sullivan Drive

Zip Code

27834

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings. 

Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime.

• Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees)

• An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007!

Description:

The Editor and Content Strategist, Sr Manager plays a critical role in shaping and executing the Enterprise’s global content strategy. This position collaborates closely with marketing and solutions leaders to develop content that drives lead generation, brand awareness and audience engagement across multiple channels. This role drives content production, editing, and optimization of a wide range of assets while ensuring consistency in tone, messaging and adherence to search engine optimization (SEO) best practices.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with marketing and business leaders to create comprehensive content strategies that support lead generation, brand positioning, and user engagement goals
• Provides editorial direction to content contributors (SMEs, freelancers, etc.) to deliver quality content on time, ensuring alignment with business objectives and audience needs
• Drives the production and editing of content assets, including research reports, thought leadership pieces, articles, white papers, blogs, web pages, case studies, newsletters, videos, webinars, and campaign materials; may include writing first drafts
• In partnership with the digital team, measures and analyzes content performance, particularly on websites and blogs and adjusts strategies to improve rankings, traffic, and keyword targeting
• Works with designers, the digital marketing team, marketing business partners, and others to optimize user experiences and deliver content that resonates with target audiences.
• Maintains and curates a global content library, ensuring all materials are up-to-date, relevant, and accessible for internal and external use
• Ensures all content adheres to brand guidelines, style guides, and quality standards while contributing to the overall elevation of the Enterprise

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired Competencies:

• Accountable- Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Action Oriented- Embraces new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Business Insight- Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals
• Collaborative- Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals or objectives, seeking input and inspiring others to value the same, building trust with each collaborative interaction
• Communicates Effectively- Develops and delivers written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension; active listener to ensure clear understanding
• Customer Focus- Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
• Learning Agility- Demonstrates courage and a willingness to learn by proactively accepting or requesting participation with unfamiliar tasks or projects

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related field required
• At least 7 years’ experience writing and editing, with recent leadership in content strategy, content management, and/or editorial required
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility in content creation across formats and platforms required
• Familiarity with content management tools and performance metrics required
• Deep knowledge of content marketing best practices, user experience, and audience engagement strategies required
• Experience at a global and/or professional services organization preferred

Location:  In office.

Hybrid/Remote option may be considered with Management approval.

Travel Requirements: 10% travel (e.g. 10% travel to differing locations, 90% of the time working from an office)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

Frequent:              Sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination and repetitive motion.

Occasional:         Standing and bending.

Infrequent:           Lifting up to 10 pounds.

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;

• We’re the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;
• iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;
• We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;
• iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;
• Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and
• We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale.  As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.

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!

What We Need:

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.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to maximize advertising revenue, including product marketing, research, account management, and more.

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.
• Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative attitude.
• A robust network of agency and client relationships.
• Ability to design, deliver, and execute marketing strategies and presentations.
• Must also be knowledgeable and savvy with digital and social platforms.
• 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
• Ability to communicate information about iHeart products in a digestible manner and to apply active listening skills to validate understanding of customer needs
• 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
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• ​A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

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.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.