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Friday April 23, 2021

Congratulations to American Family Insurance!
[Best Sports Presentation on Twitch]

Twitch is saluting American Family Insurance’s T’d Up Presentation, leveling up the competition of virtual gaming with a golf simulation which kept users engaged and in highly competitive matchups between celebrities. Cheers to pushing the bar of excellence in the industry.

PokerGO has unveiled the PokerGO Tour, the first ever global professional poker ranking system. It signifies a historic moment in the sport, with tens of millions of dollars at stake across 150 tournaments across the globe. The PokerGO Tour will mark the first time an official tour and ranking system of this magnitude has been seen in the poker industry, separating and celebrating the most elite professional poker players in a similar fashion to the ranking systems of the world’s most renowned professional sports.

Throughout the year players will earn points on every in-the-money finish at each PokerGO Tour qualifying event, and the top performer will be presented with the Player of the Year Award and a cash prize of $100,000. Cash prizes of $50,000 and $25,000 will also be awarded to the second and third place players, respectively.

The PokerGO Tour kicks off on June 3 with the 2021 U.S. Poker Open at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. The U.S. The 2021 U.S. Poker Open takes place June 3-June 14.

PROGRAMMING

NFL Network’s coverage of the 2021 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday, April 29 at 8p live from Cleveland. First round coverage will be provided by 2021 Sports Emmy nominee host Rich Eisen, draft expert Daniel Jeremiah, analyst Charles Davis, Stanford head coach David Shaw and others. Rounds 2 and 3 continue on Friday, April 30 at 7p, while Rounds 4-7 take place Saturday May 1 at 12p.

NBC Sports will present nearly 150 hours of live USGA championship coverage this season, beginning Saturday, May 8 with the Walker Cup from Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, FL. In total, it will feature live coverage of nine USGA events across NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock. Highlights include the U.S. Open from Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego (June 17-20) and the U.S. Women’s Open from The Olympic Club in San Francisco (June 3-6). In addition to championship play, there will also be pre- and post-event coverage, special features and more.

In addition, NBC Sports announced the 2021 USATF “Journey to Gold – Tokyo Outdoor Series” broadcast schedule. It begins Saturday, April 24 at 3p with live coverage of the Drake Relays and the Oregon Relays on NBCSN and Peacock. Track and Field Pass content, which had previously required an NBC Sports Gold subscription, in now available on Peacock.

SportsCenter anchors Elle Duncan and Kevin Negandhi host Get Up, ESPN Radio NFL Draft broadcasts April 29-30. The show provides NFL Draft fans with key information, in-depth perspective and interviews during ESPN’s expansive coverage of the annual event.

MLB Network Showcase: Clubhouse Edition, debuts Sunday April 25 at 1p, featuring the New York Yankees versus the Cleveland Indians. CC Sabathia will join Carlos Pena, John Smoltz and Stephen Nelson for the new game telecast presentation featuring organic conversations among a group of former players, with Nelson guiding the call from a casual setup inside MLB Network’s Studio 21.

Univision will broadcast every match of the UEFA Champions League Semi-Finals as the top four European clubs battle it out for a spot in the May 29 final at Ataturk Olympic Stadium. The games begin with Real Madrid taking on Chelsea at the Estadio Afredo Di Stefano on April 27 at 2p.

Check out the big winners of the 9th annual Sports Media Awards, saluting the best work from the past year. Who won kudos for their production, campaigns and technology? Find out by clicking here!

The Pac-12 Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships will be served up live from Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego on Monday, April 26 on Pac-12 Network. JB Long and Wimbledon champion Corina Marariu will be on the call for both finals, with the women’s beginning at 3p ET and the men’s following at 6p.

PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Canada extended its broadcast agreement with TSN for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. In 2021, TSN will deliver 32 weeks of PBR programming, bringing viewers highlight specials from both the PBR Canada Cup Series and PBR Unleash The Beast.

Kentucky native Jac Collinsworth will join NBC Sports’ 2021 Kentucky Derby coverage as a reporter on Saturday, May 1 at 2:30p on NBC. Collinsworth will report from locations throughout Churchill Downs on a variety of topics from the improbable Kentucky Derby qualifier Hot Rod Charlie to the food and fashion that make it one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year.

CBS Sports Brings Home Two Awards!

CBS Sports continues to raise the bar of excellence, defeating all obstacles in 2020 to bring home the Overall Social Media Excellence award and the Production Executive award to trailblazer Harold Bryant, Executive Producer, and EVP Production.

SPONSORSHIP & PROMOTION

Captain Morgan and FanDuel have struck an exclusive partnership with the launch of the free-to-play Captain Morgan Soccer Pick ‘Em contest series. On Saturdays and other designated days throughout the 2021 regular season and postseason, the contest series will give fans 21 and up the chance to win cash prizes by making predictions about the day’s match es and earning points for each correct pick.

Heineken USA will be the exclusive beer and hard seltzer partner of the UBS Arena, the new home and entertainment venue of the New York Islanders Hockey Club. “It’s an incredible opportunity to be a founding partner of this new state of the art arena. Through modern design inspiration, Heineken’s branded bars will bring sports fans and concertgoers an unforgettable experience,” said Johnnie Cahill, Heineken USA CMO.

Two-time College Football National Champion and 2021 Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith is teaming with Dick’s Sporting Goods as a brand partner for their new athletic line, VRST. In an interview with Fox News, Smith explained why he choose VRST over major brands like Nike or Adidas, citing that “it was honestly the clothes… it’s all about the style, the comfort and performance.”

Panini America signed Luka Doncic to an exclusive agreement for autographs and memorabilia. As part of the partnership, Doncic’s autographed memorabilia will be made available exclusively via Panini Authentic, Panini America’s memorabilia division.

Subaru of America is bringing its established zero landfill techniques and knowledge to Subaru Park, home of the Philadelphia Unions. With sports stadiums generating a massive amount of trash that goes into environmentally harmful landfills, the merger will make Subaru Park the first zero landfill stadium in MLS.

DIGITAL, DATA & TECH

SLING TV has become the first live TV streaming service to integrate a DraftKings information channel on its platform. The move comes on the heels of the company’s agreement with DISH TV to integrate its apps into its Hopper platform. SLING TV subscribers and free users can now view real-time game scores and betting odds on the DraftKings Basketball channel. SLING TV will be launching DraftKings Baseball and DraftKings Hockey channels in the coming weeks.

Netflix is developing a docuseries following Bubba Wallace, NASCAR’s only Black full-time driver, as he competes for the 23XI Racing team. The untitled project, which is currently in production, will take viewers behind the scenes as it follows Wallace during the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season.

ESPN Cover Story: Kamaru Usman is now available on ESPN’s digital, linear and social platforms
. Dotun Akintoye reports on the remarkable reign of Usman, who defeated Jorge Masvidal in their first fight at UFC 251, cementing his reputation as one of the UFC’s most dominant forces.

ESPORTS

Monster Energy and Evil Geniuses announced a multi-year extension to their 10-year partnership. The pair have built out esports’ fast-growing fan base, bringing the world of gaming to a whole new arena. “We are extremely proud to celebrate a decade of game-changing collaboration between Monster Energy and Evil Geniuses,” said Monster Energy CMO Dan McHugh. “We’ve loved growing with Evil Geniuses in the world of esports over the last ten years and look forward to continuing leveling up together.”

NACE, NASEF and Skillshot Media will host and broadcast the Scholastic Esports Championship from April 23-25, a first integration of high school and collegiate esports nationally. All competitions and programming will be broadcast in partnership with Twitch Student on twitch.tv/skillshot.

Virtual charity gaming tournament Extra Life United Presented by DreamHack takes place April 23-25. The event allows gamers to compete in online tournaments to win donations for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Celebrities and gaming influencers including Tim Gunn, Reggie Watkins, Jack Pattilo, Joey Graceffa and others will join forces for the event on April 24 and 25. The tournament will be broadcast on Twitch.

Expert analysts and forecasters cite that worldwide esports market size, valued at USD $1.1. billion in 2019, is projected to reach USD 6.31 billion, a growth rate at 24.4%, over the forecast period 2020-2027. Growing investments from international brands in e-sports tournaments and increasing streaming of games through various platforms are fostering industry growth.

Esports Fashion Group is gearing up to change the face of esports apparel. Sporting a team of industry veterans, the group will invest in talent, community and new technology to create a platform that pushes the envelope on what esports fashion can achieve. With their flagship platform, Esports Fashion Week, Esports Fashion Group will bring the glamour of Milan and London fashion shows to a new audience, providing a space for brands to debut their collections and connect with fans.

INDUSTRY & ROSTER MOVES

Vivid Seats is set to go public. The online marketplace, that facilitates transactions between fans wanting to buy or resell tickets to sports, concerts and theater events, is combining with special purpose acquisition company Horizon. Together their valuation is $1.95 billion, according to a press release.

Overtime has raised $80 million in a new funding round from backers including Bezos Expeditions, the entertainer Drake, Alexis Ohanian and some National Basketball Association players. The sports media startup, that produces sports-focused series and short-from content for streaming, claims its content attracts 1.5 billion views a month and has 40 million followers across its platforms.

Major League Soccer, through the League’s social responsibility platform MLS WORKS, will invest in restoration projects to help store carbon that would otherwise harm the planet. As part of MLS WORKS’ Greener Goals initiative, which identifies ways to reduce the League’s greenhouse gas footprint and raises awareness about environmental issues, MLS will invest in projects that mitigate the release of harmful CO2 emissions and creative constructive impacts in domestic and international communities. Joining forces with One Tree Planted, MLS and its clubs will also plant 27,000 trees in national forest across the US and Canada, marking the reforestation of up to 67 acres of land.

Supermodel and activist Gisele Bundchen joined DraftKings Inc. as special advisor to its CEO and board of directors for environmental, social and governance initiatives.

Former NFL star Donald Driver joined Listeners On Call as Chief Impact Officer. Together he’ll work with the consumer listening service to help remove barriers associated with seeking support.

The WTA announced two additions its 2021 calendar: new WTA 250 tournaments to be held in Parma, Italy, and Hamburg Germany. Scheduled for the week of May 17, the Emilia Romagna Open will be held in Parma. The Hamburg European Open takes place the week of July 5, coinciding with the second week of The Championships, Wimbledon.

The espnW Summit NYC presented by Toyota will be held May 13 as a virtual event, streaming live across the espnWevents.com, the ESPN App, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The event gathers a group of athletes, executives and agents for in-depth discussions about the intersection of sports, business and culture. EspnW columnist and ESPN Radio host Sarah Spain will once again host the event.

SPORTS BROADCAST JOURNAL w/ David J. Halberstam

An intriguing look ahead at television and how we’ll consume games. Experts, former NBA staffers, Ed Desser and John Kosner share candid views. While they say that the NFL deal is exorbitant and very overpriced, they feel it’s worth every penny. The duo also think that the NFL might split-up the Sunday Ticket among varying purveyors. Great stuff!
In a changing world, TV experts Ed Desser and John Kosner share how fans will watch sports in the future

Full of nuggets this week. One thing we learned is that ad rates – restrained inflation or not- can go up as much as 10% this season. Comments on Joe Buck, Keith Jackson and others.
Halby’s Morsels: Network rights fees; Ad rates escalating; MLB voices; Joe Buck; Keith Jackson’s legacy

Say what you’d like about A-Rod. He’s lively, enthusiastic and insightful on-air as an analyst on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball. Trio do a solid job!
ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball: Matt Vasgersian, Alex Rodriguez and Buster Olney excel, despite blowout

Happy Birthdays:
Randy Cross, 4/25 CBS Sports
Joe Buck, 4/25 FOX Sports
Al McCoy, 4/26 Phoenix Suns
Donna de Varona, 4/26 Retired, ABC Sports
Steve Albert, 4/26 Retired, Showtime
Matt Smith, 4/26 Voice, LA Chargers
Johnny Miller, 4/29 Retired, NBC Sports
Gary Cohen 4/29 NY Mets TV

Sports Broadcast Journal

SHOWTIME SPORTS Brings Home the Gold!
[Best Spot Over 30 Seconds National]

A special congratulations to SHOWTIME® for continuing to raise the bar of excellence, their work on the Outcry Trailer is a testament to the resilience and talent across the team.

On this Day
1989: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played his final game as a Los Angeles Laker.

IN THE KNOW
Who holds the record for most consecutive Wimbledon singles titles, clocking in at 6? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company and city).

Answer to Our Last Sports Trivia Question
Which sailing organization claims the most titles for America’s Cup, with 25? Answer: New York Yacht Club. Kudos to: Michael Dittelman-Dedicated Sports Marketing, LLC/NY; Michael Ritz-Lenox Advisors/NY; Roger Furman-Sports Marketing Communications/Greentown, PA; Denis Barry-CBS Television Stations/NY; Tom Wetzel-MMSI/Providence, RI; Synda Kollman-Charter Marketing Group/Boca Raton, FL; Andy Pittman-TAMU/College Station, TX; Kyle Krebs-Limestone Minerals/Dallas, TX; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/Los Angeles, CA; David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank, CA.

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COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
TV ONE
NYC, NY

Manages the On-air Program Log construction process; the playlist delivery to Master Control and the reconciliation of such logs. Serve as the main point of contact for the promotions department and programming department. 2+ years of experience in Broadcast Cable Log Operations required. Full info HERE (5/5)

SR. SALES PLANNER >>
REELZ/NYC, New York: Create/revise upfront/scatter media plans, account stewardship & serve as agency liaison. Experienced candidate will have opportunity to carry an agency list. Should be comfortable presenting and cultivating agency relationships. A min. 5 years ad sales exp. Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong media math skills. Proficient in Wide Orbit, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Apply HERE. (5/8)

JR. SALES PLANNER >>
REELZ/NY, NY: Create/revise upfront/scatter media plans, account stewardship & serve as agency liaison. Deal maintenance of small list of accounts: order entry, flighting, allocations, revisions. A min. 2 years ad sales exp. Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong media math skills. Proficient in Wide Orbit, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Apply HERE. (5/8)

SR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR >>
GRACE CHAPEL/LEXINGTON, MA: Creatively plan, execute, and produce content that meets the strategic goals of our Digital Ministry. Supervise and provide hands-on execution of videography, photography, and post-production processes. Strong proficiency with digital video cameras, audio recorder and computer editing on Premiere Pro required. Full info HERE (5/7)

BROADCAST VIDEO EDITOR/PRODUCER
ROCKBOT
DETROIT/REMOTE

Cutting trailers, TV campaigns, digital spots and campaigns, special content and in-house reels. Make producer decisions with creativity and decisiveness while paying special attention to sensitive content. Min 3 years of professional video editing experience; detailed working knowledge of Adobe Premier and Adobe After Effects required. Full info HERE (5/6)

DIRECTOR OF AD OPERATIONS

ROCKBOT
REMOTE

Structure the optimal workflow between different platforms and systems in the ad serving ecosystem. Ownership of all supply related set up, configuration, trafficking and troubleshooting. 7+ years’ experience in digital advertising including video, CTV, OTT and Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required. Full info HERE (5/6)

DIRECTOR, PUBLIC RELATIONS
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING, MD

Strategizes and implements publicity plans that generate positive trade press and consumer coverage of the network and its assets. Generate publicity for network programming and branding in consumer, business, and trade press specifically. Minimum of 8 years related experience required. Full info HERE (5/5)

SALES PLANNER
TV ONE
CHICAGO

Create Upfront/Scatter media plans and prepare Pre & Post Analysis. Monitor performance of media schedule and assign ADU, update/Maintain/Validate internal reporting and develop professional client presentations. Strong written and verbal communication skills and Media Math skills required. Full info HERE (5/5)

RESEARCH COORDINATOR
TV ONE
NYC, NY

Produce various tracking, trending, and competitive performance reports. Support strategies in the form of analyses and presentation materials from various syndicated and custom research resources. Maintain program databases including Nielsen systems. Experience working with audience measurement tools a plus. Full info HERE (5/5)

AD SALES COORDINATOR, DIRECT RESPONSE
TV ONE
NYC, NY

Utilizing internal computer system to fulfill sales orders through the execution of client schedules. Serve as the primary point of contact for ad agencies and TV One to resolve discrepancies, schedule changes and distribute post and pre-logs. Bachelor’s degree preferred or 2 years of experience in advertising sales. Full info HERE (5/5)

DIRECT RESPONSE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
TV ONE
NYC, NY

Carry out the entire sales process from initial contact to deal close. Build and maintain exceptional relationships with advertisers and agencies by communicating TV One and CLEO TV Network’s values and brand strength. Strong knowledge of the cable industry and in particular as it relates to African-American demographics required. Full info HERE (5/5)

VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLIC RELATIONS
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING, MD

Conceives, plans, and directs the full scope of communications and public relations strategies and works with senior management to develop positive messaging priorities about the company and its activity. Provides strategic direction, guidance, and input. Minimum 12 years of experience including senior-level PR required. Full info HERE (5/5)

SENIOR MANAGER, NEWS & CONTENT

SPECTRUM
NYC, NY

Provide leadership for the daily editorial process working closely with Senior Executive Producers and planning managers in developing coverage plans. Assist and approve coverage plans and help decide which stories are newsworthy. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Master’s Degree preferred, 3 + years Management experience required. Full info HERE (5/3)

SENIOR DIRECTOR, PUBLICITY
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LITTON ENTERTAINMENT/BURBANK CA:
Develop, plan and execute strategic integrated media campaigns including pitching story ideas to trade and consumer media outlets. Draft and distribute internal and external announcements and coordinate photo, print and broadcast media requests. 7+ years of progressive entertainment industry experience within communications required. Full info HERE (5/3)

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA/NY, NY:
Directs, co-develops/delivers locally prod programs and PSA for nat and inter’l audiences. Also oversees prod crew that produces regular, special and live shows related to various political, historical and other appropriate topics. Min 3 yrs exp in directing Live television news, studio-based programming or similarly related professional media productions. Full info HERE (5/3)

VIDEO ENGINEER & ROBOTIC CAMERA OPERATOR >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA/NY, NY:
Exp in configuring and setting up all broadcast studio cameras both manned and robotic for daily use. Maintains network-level camera blocking and composition. Monitors/adjusts video signals including cameras, monitors, playback sources, color correction equip/incoming feeds. Min 4 yrs exp. Full info HERE (5/3)

FEEDS MANAGER >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA/NY, NY: Resp for managing tech/logistical traffic supporting live news shows. Full knwldge of video and tech workflow throughout all locations. Provide tech guidance to help create better video workflows. Ensure all broadcast feeds are meeting specific tech quality standards. Min 3 yrs tech managing, or equivalent knwldge. 5 yrs in live TV prod. Full info HERE (5/3)

GFX Op >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA/NY, NY: Must be able to set up and play out all graphic elements which are included in pre-recorded or live programming. Mnge graphic content as it corresponds to live and pre-recorded programs. Satisfy all production req for live and pre-recorded programming under the supervision of the show’s director and technical operations mngmt. Min 3 yrs of exp in graphic and character generation, plus 1yr exp with Ross Xpression. Full info HERE (5/3)

AUDIO TECHNICIAN >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA/NY, NY: Operate/executes audio mixing/creation for live and taped broadcasts, in the context of orig produced programs and PSAs. Collaborate with News depart and prod crew that produce regular, special and live shows. Generate timely and pertinent broadcast material. Min 2 yrs exp in graphic and character gen in television news, creative services, studio-based prog or related profession. Full info HERE (5/3)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA/NY, NY:
Responsible for designing and building shows, managing show hosts and production team, identifying and integrating guests, overseeing and executing the production of key video & graphic elements. 3+ yrs EP exp or political news & talk programming. Full info HERE (5/3)

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA/NY, NY:
Write for fast paced news and opinion show. You are an exceptional storyteller with a command of political news and cultural trends. At least 3 years of national or large market local news experience. Full info HERE (5/3)

SENIOR LINE PRODUCER >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA/NY, NY:
Responsible for the production and execution of live political news programming, and recorded video segments for television, and digital platforms. 3+ yrs experience line producing. Full info HERE (5/3)

PRODUCER >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA/NY, NY:
Responsible for the production of live news & talk show, and recorded video segments for television, and digital platforms. 3+ yrs in TV news and/or talk production. Full info HERE (5/3)

DIRECTOR, CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
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THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA/NYC: Research and identify companies to solicit for sponsorship. Communicate mission and programs with enthusiasm and make compelling cases for support to attract and secure corporate funders/sponsors and develop and create attractive sponsorship and marketing presentations. 8+ years of senior-level sponsorship and development experience required. Full info HERE (5/2)

DIRECTOR, GROWTH MARKETING
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CRACKLE PLUS/
LOS ANGELES: Lead Marketing team: Paid, BI analysis, analytics. Secondary: CRM & partner marketing. Manage day to day efforts, including paid programs w/ partners including Amazon, Vizio, etc. Identify new opportunities. College grad in relevant quantitative disciplines w/analytical leaning degree. Digital advertising experience or related fields-exposure to data science and predictive modelling required. Full info HERE (5/1)

SR RESEARCH ANALYST
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP
NY

Development of Pacing report for Digital & Linear Ad Sales. Assist in maintaining & developing day to day Digital Reports/statistics. Assist/development Custom Digital Ad Sales Decks and/or materials. BA in business, marketing, communications/media or related field, or equivalent education and experience. Min. 24 months related experience in Digital Research. Full info HERE (5/1)

ANALYST, BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE >>
CRACKLE PLUS/LOS ANGELES: Oversee BI analytics for customer acquisition, Manage day-to-day BI output, Track and analyze historical KPIs. B.S. in Statistics, Math, Economics, Engineering or Finance (or relevant disciplines). Digital advertising experience or related fields (exposure to data science and predictive modelling). Full info HERE (5/1)

DIRECTOR, LEGAL & BUSINESS AFFAIRS, DIGITAL MEDIA
A+E NETWORKS
NYC

Will provide guidance to A+E business divisions on global privacy matters, data collection, security and use issues. Support the Digital Media business group, Global Content Licensing business group and Privacy and Data Security matters. Requires 5-7 years legal experience, transactional work and digital media and distribution. Full info HERE (5/1)

DIRECTOR, STREAMING TV PROGRAM STRATEGY AND SCHEDULING
JUKIN MEDIA
LOS ANGELES

Develop and implement programming and on-air promo schedules, analyze and maintain viewing data and manage Streaming TV program strategy and scheduling team. 8+ years in television or digital programming strategy required, in addition to a deep understanding and passion of television, streaming tv and digital content landscape. Full info HERE (5/1)

SVP, REVENUE AND STRATEGIC RESEARCH
CROWN
MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
NYC, NY

Oversees all insights, strategy and analytics utilized to inform senior management in the development of the company’s long-term revenue strategies, growth initiatives and key business decisions. 15 years progressive research experience in cable and/or broadcast required, advanced degree in a quantitative field preferred. Full info HERE (4/30)

SALES ASSISTANT – NATIONAL
UPtv
NYC, NY

Provide full support to all accounts for the Ad Sales team, assist Account Executives, Sales Planner and Pricing Inventory in managing day-to-day Ad sales responsibilities. Communicate daily with Traffic Department and create and maintain quarterly flighting grid. B.A. in Communication or equivalent from a four-year college; prior experience a plus. Full info HERE (4/29)

MANAGER, BRAND MARKETING
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
LA, CA

Responsible for development and management of consumer marketing initiatives including paid advertising, email marketing, and other priorities that create awareness and engagement in support of our key business objectives. 3-5 years of consumer marketing experience within the entertainment industry with prior television experience preferred. Full info HERE (4/29)

DIRECTOR, BRAND MARKETING
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
LA, CA

Strategy, development and management of consumer marketing initiatives including paid advertising efforts, email marketing, and other projects that create awareness and engagement in support of our key business priorities. 7-10 years of consumer marketing experience within the entertainment industry with prior television experience preferred. Full info HERE (4/29)

SUPERVISOR, CUSTOMER SERVICE
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SPECTRUM/VANCOUVER, WA: Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer and employee experience. Effectively lead a team of representatives utilizing supervisory skills including and monitor individual and team performance. 5-7 Customer service/call center experience required. Full info HERE (4/28)

PR ASST/COOR
BABYGRANDE PR
VENICE, CA

Support president at boutique PR firm. Work daily with TV/entertainment/corp. clients and media. Looking for detail-oriented, motivated multi-tasker for high-paced, fun environment. Full info HERE (4/28)

VP, CONTENT ACQUISITIONS >>
INSP LLC/CHARLOTTE, NC:
Leads on high level negotiations with studios and independent content providers. Initiates and establishes strategic relationships and heads a research team to track and evaluate potential content opportunities. Minimum 5-7 years of cable TV network experience in acquisitions required. Full info HERE (4/28)

MANAGER, INTREGRATED MEDIA >>
FOX SPORTS/Los Angeles:
Manage multiple aspects of paid campaigns, assist in monitoring and reporting on paid Digital, Programmatic, Search, and Social performance and provide an active voice communicating optimization opportunities and challenges. 5+ years of work experience in integrated and/or digital media planning/buying required. Full info HERE (4/27)

SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR
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COINDESK INC/NYC/NY:
Develop a unique, authoritative voice for CoinDesk products; write and edit quickly, cleanly and succinctly, and they must be a master of shaping copy and social-native content to match the voice of different social networks. 3-5 years of experience managing social media for a media company or comparable organization. Full info HERE (4/27)

FREELANCE MANAGER, MULTI-PLATFORM ANALYTICS
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ViacomCBS – MTV ENTERTAINMENT GROUP/NYC, NY: Apply linear and digital Analytics across the MTV Entertainment Group portfolio to optimize content strategy across platforms and brands. Synthesize insights from every available data source in order to provide expert guidance on where content will best find its intended target. 3-5 years of related experience with Nielsen competence required. Full info HERE (4/26)

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
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FUTURE TODAY INC/NYC/CHICAGO: Build, maintain and expand a pipeline of sales targets, contacts, and sales opportunities leveraging your relationships. Well-versed in CTV; direct & programmatic. Kids space knowledge preferred. The company is growing and looking for motivated people with experience selling across one or more of these categories: CTV, OTT, OLV, Linear TV. Full info HERE (4/26)

SR DEVELOPMENT PRODUCER >>
AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA GROUP/ST PAUL, NYC, LA, REMOTE:
Manage production and development of new podcasts, creating and commissioning sustainable, high quality shows. Pitch new show ideas, angles on stories, and create plans for how a new show or season will sound and be structured. 5-7 years of media production and/or content development, ideally in audio required. Full info HERE (4/25)

COORDINATOR, BRAND MARKETING
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
LA, CA

Responsible for supporting the implementation of advertising campaigns, marketing partnerships, promotions, sweepstakes, experiential events, creative development & email marketing initiatives. Min 1yr of marketing exp within the entertainment industry. Full info HERE (4/25)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER APM STUDIOS >>
AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA GROUP/ ST PAUL, NYC, LA, REMOTE:
Lead production of APM Studios’ existing tentpole franchises, create and manage budgets and lead recruitment and development of senior staff, including hosts when applicable. 10 years’ relevant experience in content development and audio production, including 3-5 years at management/supervisory level required. Full info HERE (4/25)

FREELANCE ANALYST, CONTENT & BRAND INSIGHTS
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MTV ENTERTAINMENT GROUP/NYC/NY: Implementation and analysis of owned & syndicated research strategy for Scripted, Comedic & Original Movie content. Monitor, interpret and compile findings from various research sources and disseminate it to key partners. Experience with qualitative and quantitative research techniques required. Full info HERE (4/24)

FREELANCE MANAGER, CONSUMER INSIGHTS ANALYTICS >>
MTV ENTERTAINMENT GROUP/NYC/NY: Analyze marketing efforts, determining promotional planning effectiveness, and providing insights to inform future marketing campaigns. Set up, track, pull and analyze data on multi-platform marketing and promotional planning campaigns and initiatives. 3-5 years of related experience (TV ratings and Nielsen measurement currency) required. Full info HERE (4/24)

DIRECTOR, CONTENT INSIGHTS >>
MTV ENTERTAINMENT GROUP/NYC/NY:
Conceptualize and conduct proprietary quantitative and qualitative studies focused on targeted audience needs as well as more general cultural trends. Improve multi-platform performance of key franchises; 7+ years of related research experience, including Marketing, Creative and Content Research required. Full info HERE (4/24)

CURATOR
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THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA/NYC/NY: Develop events, series, festivals, exhibits that are topical, culturally relevant, impactful and inclusive. In depth knowledge of history and current trends to conduct research and generate weekly reports. 8+ years managerial experience of a content collection in a research library, archive, museum, or related setting. Full info HERE (4/23)

DIGITAL MEDIA PLANNER
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BLUE PLATE MEDIA SERVICES/ SUMMIT NJ
: Day-to-day planning, executing and management of Digital and Social Media campaigns. Evaluate digital media, social platforms and advertising products and manage the RFP process. Strong ability to use and interpret analytical data and arrive at sound conclusions. 5+ years Digital and Social Media marketing experience required. Full info HERE (4/23)

VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING & PARTNER INSIGHTS >>
ViacomCBS/NY, NY: Partner and liaise with senior sales management on brand strategy and positioning. Measure the efficiency of traditional and non-traditional advertising campaigns and author and present consumer-focused research on brands, generations, trend and categories. 10+ years’ experience in media or consumer research required. Full info HERE (4/23)

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Cynopsis 10/18/24: Apple TV+ orders season three of “Shrinking”

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