01/15/20: Cynopsis Jobs

MANAGER, ON AIR PROMOTION MARKETING
Marquee Sports Network
Chicago

Ideate/execute yr-long campaigns, write, produce & edit all topical on-air promotions, branded content, sizzle videos and more. Collaborate w/marketing, Prod, Digital & Social teams; also w/Sales requests & ad partnerships. 5+ yrs of on-air promotions exp.

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Wednesday January 15, 2020

In today’s Jobs news: FX is looking for a Director, Production Finance in NYC; Refuel Agency in DC needs a Military and Federal Account Director, and CBS named Natalie Ballesteros as Director, Talent and Casting.

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MANAGER, LINEAR & CROSS-PLATFORM RESEARCH
USA & SYFY
NYC
Leverage performance metrics to develop strategies for optimizing viewership. 4+ yrs exp in the entertainment industry: knowledge of TV – linear and cross-platform – pref’d. Full info HERE (1/30)

SR ANALYST, VIDEO SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBERSHIP >>
First Look Media/NYC: Maintain, understand & leverage the organization’s quantitative/qualitative data in support of its premium video streaming offer. 3-5yrs exp w/video content analytics w/focus on subscriber acquisition & retention, pref within TV, film, ent, music or video enviro. Full info HERE (1/30)

DIRECTOR, SALES >>
Cox Media/Metairie LA: Manage ad sales function to drive revenue & increase market share. Dvlp/implement strategic plans to guide the sales departments to successfully attain revenue goals. 10 yr exp in related field w/5 yrs B-toB field sales exp w/quotas. Full info HERE (1/30)

ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXEC III >>
Cox Media Inc/Phoenix AZ: Generate new business leads. Engage w/new & existing clients to understand business objectives & create mktg campaigns to drive results thru effective TV & digital ad solutions. 2-5 yrs of cable, brdcst, ad sales/support or mktg exp. Full info HERE (1/30)

ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXEC III >>
Cox Media Inc/Las Vegas NV: Generate new business leads. Engage w/new & existing clients to understand business objectives & create mktg campaigns to drive results thru effective TV & digital ad solutions. 2-5 yrs of cable, brdcst, ad sales/support or mktg exp. Full info HERE (1/30)

DIRECTOR, MEDIA PLANNING >>
FX Networks/LA: Manage the media exposure metrics and monetary value of all on-air, digital, and cross channel promotional inventory. Min 7 yrs exp in the planning and placement of broadcast, cable and digital media req’d. Full info HERE (1/30)

SR DIRECTOR, CONSUMER MARKETING >>
INSP/Charlotte NC: Support VP & EVP w/dvlpmnt of strategic positioning for new & returning series and films: determine the target audience, and establish marketing objectives and strategies. 7-10 yrs exp entertainment, brand mktg, advertising cable/streaming. Full info HERE (1/30)

ANALYST/SR ANALYST >>
Sesame Workshop/NYC: Responsible for supporting the market research team across a variety of projects, rating analysis, syndicated research analysis, analyzing primary research data, creating sales sheets for business teams, etc. 3-4yr exp media/market research environment. Full info HERE (1/30)

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT >>
NY/NYC: TV prod company seeking admin for President, CCO and SVP of Development. Gatekeeper to each exec & help manage heavy schedules and day-to-day for each and must be able to think fast on their feet. 2-3 yrs exp supporting high level exec. Full info HERE (1/29)

DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION FINANCE >>
FX Networks/LA: Oversee all phases of pre-production, production, and post-production ranging from show set-up to wrap. Exp interpreting ATL contracts. Min 7 yrs finance exp. Req’d w/5 yrs prod finance exp. Full info HERE (1/28)

ENTERTAINMENT COORDINATOR, COMMUNICATIONS >>
You Tube Originals/Play Vista CA: (Temp staff) Candidate w/exp in ent publicity to join comm team to create/implement publicity. 2-3 yrs of PR/event exp, incl internships (incl press releases/newsletters/industry events/ent awards. Full info apply HERE (1/25)

MILITARY & FEDERAL ACCOUNT DIRECTOR >>
Refuel Agency/DC: Resp for identifying brands/agencies that wish to connect w/Military & Federal audiences thru strategic media plans. 2-3 yrs. sales exp selling experiential mktg, out-of-home, digital, social and/or print media desired. Ex working w/ Military and Federal brands or agencies strongly pref’d. Full info HERE (1/25)

DIGITAL COORDINATOR >>
NBC Sports Northwest/Portland OR: support and contribute to multiplatform initiatives in a role that will flex across all platforms in various capacities which engage audience around local and regional sports. Min 2 yrs exp in similar or related industry. Full info HERE (1/24)

MULTI-PLATFORM COORDINATOR >>
NBC Sports Northwest/Portland OR: Coord/execute all areas of the network’s digital properties; execute a multiplatform digital content strategy, focused around local and regional sports news, coverage of live events as well as collaborating on content with NBC Sports Northwest’s linear programs. Min 2 yrs exp sports/news digital media. Full info HERE (1/24)

SR MARKETING MGR >>
NBC Sports Bay Area/San Francisco: Responsible for developing/enforcing marketing strategies and brand guidelines to achieve business objectives. 6+ years of proven experience and results in previous Marketing roles. Full info HERE (1/24)

MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER >>
NBC Sports Washington/Bethesda MD: Candidate must have keen eye for design, modern graphic communications skills, a visual storytelling sense, and a strong interest in our brand. Min 2 yrs of related professional work exp (i.e. Graphic Designer/Animator/Editor) Full info HERE (1/24)

CREATIVE SERVICES PROJECT PLANNER >>
NBC Sports Washington/Bethesda MD: Plan, organize and execute the management of projects as requested from creative services. 2+ yrs of exp in creative services, agency or production related to sports, media or TV or ent industries. Full info HERE (1/24)

PRODUCER, BRAND MARKETING >>
NBC Dallas (Fort Worth AREA) TX: Support for NBC 5’s daily news operations and syndicated/network programming. Lead/participate in strategic planning, brainstorming, concept development, and concept refinement sessions. Full info HERE (1/24)

DIGITAL SALES PLANNER >>
NBCU/Philadelphia: Work w/sales, mktg & ops teams to create, optimize, deliver, and re-cap successful digital media campaigns. Well organized a must & familiarity with ad serving systems as well as knwldg of digital sales/ordering/traffic systems. Full info/apply HERE (1/23)

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE DR >>
Marathon Ventures/NYC: Maintain/develop our DR acct business while working in collaboration w/internal depts to minimize risk & maximize revenue on current & future business transactions. Success record selling TV inventory to nat’l advertisers in the branding & DR marketplace. Full info HERE (1/23)

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE >>
Screenvision Sports/NYC: Responsible for establishing/maintaining strong relationships with brands/agencies. 5+ yrs developing & selling multi-media packages directly to agencies/clients. Proven success selling non-traditional and integrated products. Full info HERE (1/23)

DIGITAL SALES PLANNER >>
TSM/LA: Oversee all aspects of TSM & Blitz digital sales planning & collaborate w/dvlpmnt & sales teams to deliver campaigns for clients. 3+ yrs exp in a digital sales planner role. Full info HERE (1/22)

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT >>
NYC: A prominent unscripted prod company is seeking a FT Executive Assistant to the EVP of Business Affairs. Highly organized, detail-oriented and reliable a must. Responsibilities incl phones, scheduling, filing, tracking projects, and drafting. Resumes/cover HERE (1/22)

MARKETING MGR, MKTG SOLUTIONS >>
Clear Channel Outdoor/NYC: Dvlp strategic & compelling advertising pitches to address client challenges. Drive a collaborative partnership w/Nat’l Sales Group & Clients Solutions Team. 5+yrs sales or ad mktg exp media sales or ad tech org. Full info HERE (1/22)

MANAGER, ON AIR PROMOTION MARKETING >>
Marquee Sports Network/Chicago: Ideate/execute yr-long campaigns, write, produce & edit all topical on-air promotions, branded content, sizzle videos and more. Collaborate w/marketing, Prod, Digital & Social teams; also w/Sales requests & ad partnerships. 5+ yrs of on-air promotions exp. Full info HERE (1/21)

SR. BUS ANALYST, AD SALES SOLUTIONS >>
A+E/NY: Lead analysis & documentation of user reporting req’s, provide support & project mgmt efforts to offer new solutions or enhancements related to Digital reporting. YOU NEED: BA/BS, 6+ yrs IT Business Analysis exp, exp w/Digital Ad Sales Order Mgmt Systems (Fivia), exp w/SQL, strong analytical & communication skills. APPLY HERE (1/17)

MGR, MARKETING SOLUTIONS (NATIONAL) >>
National CineMedia (NCM)
NYC: Responsible for strategic development of media mktg solutions within national sales organization. 3-5 yrs exp at an agency, media co. or sales organization working in branded content, mktg partnership or other relevant client solutions roles. Full info HERE (1/16)

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, REGIONAL SALES >>
National CineMedia (NCM)/NYC: Exp’d sales pro to sell advertising in our movie theaters and through our digital platforms, specifically to the National Spot ad community. Min 3 yrs media sales exp necessary with demonstrated closing ability; digital sales experience a plus. Full info HERE (1/16)

SR MGR, AD SALES MKTG, PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE >>
A + E Networks/NY: Create compelling go-to-market materials (sales collateral materials, direct mail campaigns, trade advertising, upfront presentation tool kit, etc.) across A+E Networks’ portfolio. Full Info/Apply: HERE (1/16)

ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR >>
Drexel University/PHL: (non-tenured, contract faculty position) Accomplished TV/Media industry professional to share his/her passion for the field w/highly motivated faculty & students for our Grad program. BA deg req’d. Sr Level Mngmnt/leadership exp at least 5 yrs TV/Media industry. Full info/apply HERE (1/16)

DIRECTOR, DIGITAL SALES >>
TSM/NYC: Oversee all aspects of TSM & Blitz digital sales in NE region 8+ yrs exp digital media sales. Solutions-oriented team player w/ability to work seamlessly across deps. Ability to articulate TSM & Blitz value proposition to agencies and senior-level executives. Full info HERE (1/16)

DIGITAL AD OPS ASSOCIATE >>
PBS/Arlington, VA: Part-time, contract position. Supports PBS Digital’s online sponsorship and related initiatives. 2+ yrs digital trafficking exp in media or agency setting. Exp supporting ad campaigns and using industry ad tech. Full info HERE (1/16)

INTERACTIVE ASSET MANAGER >>
9 Story Media/NY: Seeking interactive asset mgr for a 3D animated preschool series. Must have exceptional organization and comm skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage priorities. Min 3 yrs of animation/preschool interactive content production. Full info HERE (1/16)

SR MANAGER, MARKET RESEARCH >>
Country Music Assoc/Nashville, TN: Dev/manage qualitative primary research initiatives in support of the CMA strat plan and priorities. Types include segmentation, mkt sizing, music consump analytics and trends, aud measurement, and cons tracking studies. 7 yrs exp managing mkt research. Music, media or enter exp preferred. Full into HERE (1/16)

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EXECUTIVE MOVES

Starcom USA has tapped Chris Williams to serve as President/Chief Investment Officer. Moving from PMX UK, where he was CEO, Williams will succeed Kristina Lutz, who will work on consulting projects within Publicis Media Network. As part of the transition, Maureen Glure is promoted to Chief Client Officer, and Willie Jackson upped to SVP/Director of Solutions Architects.

Nick Briscoe is joining Food Network as VP of Programming and Development with oversight of new series, specials, as well as current programming. Dana Volkmer-Jones is also onboard the net, as Director of Programming and Development for its LA-based team. Briscoe was most recently showrunner on a variety of Food Network titles, while Volkmer-Jones served as Senior Director of Development, West Coast at Truly Original.

Jennifer Geisser has been promoted to EVP, Communications and Talent Relations for the Lifestyle Group (Bravo, E! Oxygen, Universal Kids and Hayu), at NBCUniversal. Geisser joined the company in 2011 as SVP, Communications for Bravo. Three other execs also landed promotions: Chloe Ellers Bremner has been upped to SVP, Communications for Bravo, Oxygen & Universal Kids; Julia Nietsch has been elevated to VP, Communications, Lifestyle Networks; and Ryan McCormick has been promoted to VP, Communications, E!.

Dan Kupetz has been appointed EVP, Business Affairs and Operations at 20th Century Fox Television, effective in March. Kupetz, most recently EVP, Business Affairs at CBS, succeeds Howard Kurtzman, who is retiring in June.

Cadent named Les Carter as its new Chief Technology Officer. Carter was most recently Vice President of Advertising Engineering at Hulu.

Fremantle appointed Manuel Martí to the newly created position of Head of Scripted Development, Latin America. Manuel was formerly Head of Development and International Business at Polka.

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Horizon Media upped Gene Turner from Executive Vice President/Managing Partner to President of Horizon Next. “As performance media and daily optimization yield increasing returns in our data-driven world, Gene and Horizon Next are leading the way and writing the book on the future of effectiveness and efficiency,” said Bill Koenigsberg, Horizon Media President, CEO and founder. “Horizon Next has the scale, talent and proven track record to be a truly disruptive force for brands with aggressive goals and an accountable mindset.”

CBS named Natalie Ballesteros as Director, Talent and Casting. Ballestros has cast TV series and feature films during her career as a casting director.

Jeff Collins, founder and President of Collins Avenue Entertainment, is leaving the production company he founded in 2008, reports Deadline. The move comes as backer Kew Media is undertaking a strategic review of its business.

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Marco Frazier was named Senior Vice President, Insight TV Studio in the U.S. He was previously Senior Vice President, International Distribution for Digital and New Platforms at AMC Networks.

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