08/05/18: Cynopsis Jobs

Job of the Week

PRODUCER/EDITOR
NBCU
NYC

We are looking for a smart, enthusiastic and prolific producer who can write and produce daily news segments that will help shape the future of news. Thorough knowledge of current events, U.S. politics, and pop culture. 5+ yrs exp pref’d working on live daily shows or in & around a control room brdcst/cable.

Full info/apply HERE

CynopsisJOBS

Good morning. It’s Sunday August 5, 2018 and this is your first early morning Jobs briefing!

In today’s Jobs news: NBCUni is looking for a DC newsroom manager; Direct Avenue Inc is in the market for a VP, Client Services in San Diego; and Meredith Roberts has been tapped as SVP, Animation Strategy for Disney Channels.

The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary. Donald Kendall

A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE

THE INAUGURAL TEMPEST AWARDS RECEPTION

Tuesday, October 2 | Las Vegas

Presented by Cynopsis, Chief Marketer and Event Marketer

The Tempest Awards celebrate the brands, teams, leagues, players and business leaders driving the competitive gaming industry. Join us as winners will be celebrated live on-stage at the Esports Arena at the Luxor in Las Vegas during day 2 of the Esports Business Summit .

Finalists to be announced in late-August

CYNOPSIS JOBS

JOB OPENING: SOCIAL INSIGHTS ANALYST/Fullscreen/Playa Vista CA: Mng listening, reporting & insights analysis for organic & paid social media content for various clients. 2+ yrs exp @ social media or digital mktg agency & able to translate daily/weekly analytics on sm platforms into true insights for a sm team. Full info HERE (8/11)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, RESEARCH/Showtime/NYC: 8+ yrs experience, Oversee market research projects supporting mktg, advertising, strategy and sales initiatives. Develop quantitative solutions to address strategic and tactical issues. Exp working directly with consumer data in SPSS, SAS, etc. Full info/apply HERE (8/11)

JOB OPENING: BRAND MANAGER/NBCU/LA: Dvlp world-wide product release & mktg strategy for all Universal Pictures New Release titles, ensuring each title’s profit is maximized. Min 3-4 yrs of consumer mktg exp w/a demonstrated ability to proactively lead initiatives to make a positive difference. Full info/apply HERE (8/11)

JOB OPENING: JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, SCHEDULING & ACQUISITIONS/TV ONE/Silver Spring: Implement scheduling strategy across linear & non-linear platforms. Dvlp schedules & stunts that achieve ratings goals, assist in ntwrk acquisition strategy & meet both internal & ad sales goals. 5 yrs TV exp req’d cable ind pref’d. Full info/apply HERE (8/11)

JOB OPENING: AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST/NYC: Dvlp/optimize mktg campaigns to grow audience/viewer engagmt; create message/assets to support efforts. 4+ yrs dig. mktg/publicity/aud engmt exp. Strong writing & verbal skills; knwlg of web & soc analytics, SEO & exp mging multiplat campaigns. Full info/apply HERE (8/10)

JOB OPENING: PRODUCER/EDITOR/NBCU/NYC: We are looking for a smart, enthusiastic and prolific producer who can write and produce daily news segments that will help shape the future of news. Thorough knowledge of current events, U.S. politics, and pop culture. 5+ yrs exp pref’d working on live daily shows or in & around a control room brdcst/cable. Full info/apply HERE (8/10)

JOB OPENING: NEWSROOM MANAGER/NBCU/DC: Support our DC NBC News Bureau. Lead and Manage the Desk Assistant Program. Create a great talent pipeline for MSNBC and NBC News. Recruit, train and coach 15 Desk Assts. BA deg & 4 yrs editorial and/or production exp. Full info/apply HERE (8/10)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, SALES (esports)/theScore/NYC: We create highly-engaging digital content that empowers the esports fan’s exp. Conceive/sell brand integrations & custom orig videos. Identify new business oppor. Execute campaign mngmnt strategies/plans. Close deals! 4+ yrs esports sales/BD exp. For full info/apply HERE (8/9)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, BUSINESS AFFAIRS/Eko/NYC: Media/tech co. pioneering a new medium seeks Dir, Bus. Affairs to play a key role in shaping our relationships w/our key content partners. Oversee deal structure/negotiation w/prod partners. Min 5-7 yrs exp prod partnerships at a film/TV/media co. Full info/apply HERE (8/9)

JOB OPENING: GRAPHIC DESIGNER/Female Quotient/LA: Fine-tune an existing color pallet and brand guide to build & evolve our organization both digitally and experientially. 3-5 yrs visual design experience, Mac proficient, expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote and Mailchimp. Full info/apply HERE (8/9)

JOB OPENING: FREE-LANCE EDITOR (PART-TIME)/CharmTV/Baltimore: CharmTV is seeking a free-lance Editor to work on editing projects and produced content. Candidates should have experience with Final Cut X and Adobe After Effects. Resumes and portfolios should be sent to [email protected] (8/9)

JOB OPENING: ANIMATION GRAPHIC DESIGNER (PART-TIME)/CharmTV/Baltimore: CharmTV is seeking a free-lance Animation Graphic Designer for opens and on-screen graphics. Candidates should have experience with Motion and Adobe After Effects. Resumes and portfolios should be sent to [email protected] (8/8)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, PRODUCT ANALYTICS/MUSIC CHOICE TV/NYC: Resp for product analysis & consumer insights to the organization & will partner in support of consumer product & sales initiatives. 5+ yrs product analysis experience preferably w/in music industry or cable industry. Full info HERE (8/8)

JOB OPENING: PRODUCT MGR/EPIX/NYC: Create powerful, customer-focused video exp’s w/strong focus on e-comm & analytics. Provide our users w/best video exp that reflects the great content our brand carries. 3+ yrs exp mnging tech projects, 4+yrs exp w/Agile or Lean methodologies. Full info/apply HERE (8/8)

JOB OPENING: WRITER(CONTRACTOR)/E! ONLINE/CA: Pitch & write daily articles/features/photo galleries w/focus on People’s Choice Awards content. Prepare & manage voting categories. Extensive day-of & weekend coverage w/some off-hours. FT, temp position. To apply email [email protected] w/subject line “Writer, E! Online” (8/8)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH SUPERVISOR/TVB/NYC: With strong analytical skills to translate secondary research data into compelling stories that advocate for local TV. Interact with TVB stations, agencies and assess measurement changes in industry. Min 5-7 years agency or TV experience. Full info/apply HERE (8/7)

JOB OPENING: VP, CLIENT SERVICES/Direct Avenue Inc/San Diego: Own/manage client satisfaction & retention, billing & performance targets & dvlp/execute on strategies that will exceed targets. Min 15 yrs exp client services in agency envir, pref TV media. Proven exp in setting goals. Core Direct & Tableau exp. Full info/apply HERE (8/7)

JOB OPENING: SR MGR, INTEGRATED SALES MKTG/ION MEDIA/NYC: Support sales team by dvlpng/executing creative on-air/digital sponsorships & branded content to leverage incremental revenue and new business from ntwrk advertisers. 3-4 yrs of mktg/Partnerships exp for a brdcst or cable network. 1-2 yrs exp TV prod. Full info/apply HERE (8/7)

JOB OPENING: SR SALES PLANNER/ION MEDIA/Clearwater FL: Anchor a newly created dept & dvlp policies and procedures to ensure financial integrity of the organization. 4-yr degree w/5+ yrs Local Ad Sales exp in Pricing & Inventory ad sales plan’g and/or systems admin strongly pref’d. Full info/apply HERE (8/7)

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The Cynopsis Digital Model D Awards

Celebrating the Best in Online Video Content & Advertising

An annual must for all digital innovators, entries for the 6^th Annual Cynopsis Model D & Digital “It List” Awards are ramping up. And with over 50 categories to choose from, teams are shining a light on new technology, fresh formats and a pioneering spirit in the digital media landscape. The awards event will take place on Friday, November 9^th in NYC.

[ ENTER BY AUGUST 8 ]

OTHER JOBS OF INTEREST

Build a deep understanding of the clients’ objectives and competitive environments to develop clear business cases around opportunities for engagement in social and digital media.

Director Digital Strategy
Ketchum
NYC

https://www.ketchum.com/culture-careers/

Design and produce optimized, web-ready graphics, along with design for power point and presentation decks.

Senior Designer
Ketchum
Washington DC

https://www.ketchum.com/culture-careers/

Work closely with business owners to ensure best possible resource utilization while ensuring system performance.

Database Engineer

Amazon
Seattle WA

https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs

Enable effective decision making by retrieving and aggregating data from multiple sources and compiling it into a digestible and actionable format.

Senior Data Analyst
Amazon
Seattle WA

https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs

Conceive and produce marketing materials that include but are not limited to: Trailers, TV Spots, Outdoor Advertising, Radio Spots, and Newspaper ads.

VP Creative Advertising Focus Features
Focus Features
Universal City CA

http://www.nbcunicareers.com/focus-features

Solicit pitches for animation, live action and preschool series and specials.

Director of Development
Focus Features
Universal City CA

http://www.nbcunicareers.com/focus-features

Work at all phases of the software development lifecycle (planning, design, implementation, deployment and support).

Senior Software Engineer – Playback Licensing
Netflix
Los Gatos CA

https://jobs.netflix.com/

React.js, Web Components, and Redux application design.

Senior UI Engineer
Netflix
Los Gatos CA

https://jobs.netflix.com/

Demonstrate up-to-date expertise in Program/Project Management and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans.

Senior Technical Program Manager

Vudu
Sunnyvale CA

https://careers.walmart.com/us/jobs/826917BR-web-developer-vudu-sunnyvale-ca

Help design and implement cutting-edge features and technology for VUDU’s video streaming service.

Senior Software Engineer
Vudu
Sunnyvale CA

https://careers.walmart.com/us/jobs/826917BR-web-developer-vudu-sunnyvale-ca

Partner with artists and technicians to provide outstanding software development and support for film production.

Graphics Software Engineer

Pixar
Emeryville CA

https://www.pixar.com/careers-at-pixar/#careers-at-pixar-main

Lead research projects to determine solutions to the above problems.

Research Scientist
Pixar
Emeryville CA

https://www.pixar.com/careers-at-pixar/#careers-at-pixar-main

Introduce new technologies or enhance existing technology to transform existing capabilities and services.

Senior Engineer – Virtualization
Paramount

Hollywood CA

https://www.paramount.com/inside-studio/studio/careers

Concept, create and produce ads for digital/online placement – working with our digital agencies.

Director, Creative Advertising
Paramount
Hollywood CA

https://www.paramount.com/inside-studio/studio/careers

Review and analyze sales data across EST, VOD, and other digital platforms.

Digital EST/TVOD Supervisor
Miramax
Los Angeles CA

https://www.miramax.com/careers/

EXECUTIVE MOVES

Meredith Roberts has been named to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Animation Strategy, Disney Channels. For the last eleven years, Roberts had been General Manager, DisneyToon Studios.

Rogers & Cowan/FRUKT appointed Mandisa Diggs as Vice President of Inclusive Diversity in the U.S. Diggs will work across the Rogers & Cowan and FRUKT network that includes sports marketing and representation agency Octagon.

Audio network Westwood One promoted Julie Kim from Senior Traffic Director to Vice-President, Traffic.

Kevin Wildes joined ABC’s Good Morning America as Executive Producer of GMA Day. He was previously Vice President of Original Content at ESPN.

Thanks — John

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