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JOB OPENING: SENIOR WRITER/PRODUCER/NAT GEO/NYC: The Senior Writer/Producer conceptualizes, writes, & produces the Channel’s highest priority promotional spots for specials, stunts & priority series for NatGeo & NatGeo Wild. Full info/apply HERE (1/28)
JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE DR/WGN/NYC: Self-motivated, personable, competitive & energetic professional to help inspire/grow a young & expanding Direct Response Team. BA deg or 5 yrs sales exp within the industry. Mini 3-5 yrs combined exp. Full info/apply HERE (1/28)
JOB OPENING: MARKETING MGR/MSG NETWORKS/NYC: Sports enthusiast w/3+ yrs creative, social media, & media exp at cable net or agency; Exp w/social community mngmt, project mngmt, strategy & budget mngmt; Creative thinker & collaborator http://bit.ly/2j0OiGS (1/28)
JOB OPENING: SENIOR PRODUCER/MSNBC/East Coast: Responsible for creating, producing and supervising programming for a MSNBC New Primetime Show.Full info/apply HERE (1/27)
JOB OPENING: LINE PRODUCER/PRODUCTION MGR/NYC: A hands on, not afraid to get your hands dirty field exp’d LP/PM type. Must be willing to wear both hats & mng daily operational processes of a fast moving prod. 3 – 5 yrs operations LP/PM exp pref’d. Strong kwldg of guild & union guidelines. Resume to: [email protected] (1/27)
JOB OPENING: SCI & TECH VIDEO PRODUCER/NBCNews.com/NYC: The digital arm of NBC News, is looking for a highly skilled video producer to produce smart, stylish videos for our digital, mobile and social platforms. Full info/apply HERE (1/27)
JOB OPENING: INVESTIGATIVE PRODUCER/NYC: Join our Investigative Unit! The Investigative Producer will be pitching and developing original story ideas for NBC News broadcast, cable, and digital platforms. Full info/apply HERE (1/27)
JOB OPENING: VIDEO PRODUCER, LIFESTYLE/NBCU/NYC: TODAY.com, the digital arm of the TODAY show, is looking for a highly skilled video producer to join our lifestyle team and produce stunning original videos for our platforms. Full info/apply HERE (1/27)
JOB OPENING: VIDEO EDITOR, LIFESTYLE/NBCU/NYC: TODAY.com, the digital arm of the TODAY show, is looking for a video editor to help produce snappy, addictive original videos for our digital, mobile and social platforms. Full info/apply HERE (1/27)
JOB OPENING: BOOKING PRODUCER/MSNBC/NYC: Book wide variety of national and international newsmakers, experts, and guests from various fields including politics, foreign relations, business/economy, health, etc. Full info/apply HERE (1/27)
JOB OPENING: MANAGING EDITOR/NBC News Digital/NBC/NYC: We are looking for a managing editor who can help lead that charge. We are looking for an exceptional journalist who is highly motivated to lead the daily editorial mission. Full info/apply HERE (1/27)
JOB OPENING: SEGMENT PRODUCERS/MSNBC/NYC: We are looking for experienced Segment Producers to write and produce segments with speed and accuracy for news programming, in a breaking news environment. Full info/apply HERE (1/27)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, PRODUCTS/NBCU/NYC: Want to reinvent how we get the news? The role: product manager to lead Mobile and OTT experiences for all NBC News brands, reporting to the VP of Product.
Full info/apply HERE (1/27)
JOB OPENING: ANALYST, RESEARCH & ADVANCED MEASUREMENT/GSNTV/Santa Monica: 2+ yrs ntwrk Research exp. Familiarity W/synd rsrch software; Data fluency; Strategic analysis of data such as overnight ratings, universe estimates, aud growth stories, trend analyses, demo, lifestyle & industry reports. Res/cvr: [email protected] (1/27)
JOB OPENING: MGR, BRAND MARKETING/USGA/Warren NJ: USGA-Mgr, Brand Marketing-responsible for the activation and implementation of the emerging USGA Championship Brand Identity vision and strategy. +5 yrs brand mgmt exp req. creative/digital/video output a MUST. Full info/apply HERE (1/26)
JOB OPENING: MGR, CNN DIGITAL ANALYTICS/CNN DIGITAL/NY: Support sales team responsible for selling CNN’s Digital Portfolio through primary and secondary research. 5+ yrs exp and proficiency in media analytics. Apply: https://www.turnerjobs.com/job/new-york/manager-cnn-digital-analytics/1174/3747196 (1/26)
JOB OPENING: ANALYTICS SUPERVISOR/NCC MEDIA/NY: exceptional problem-solving and project management skills, leadership traits, meticulous organizational skills, able to meet deadlines, prior TV Media exp., advanced Excel skills a must, SQL preferred but not mandatory. RESUMES [email protected] (1/26)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, NEWS STANDARDS/NYC: NBC News & MSNBC seeks a Director in their Standards & Practices team. The Director will provide support and guidance to all platforms of NBC News & MSNBC Wednesday-Sundays. Full info/apply HERE (1/26)
JOB OPENING: MANAGER, DIGITAL RESEARCH/AMC Ntwks/NYC: 5+ yrs related exp. Support Digital Rsrch needs by providing analysis & insight that will assist in decisions relating to viewing of AMCN digital content. Support Digital Estimating, tracking & analyzing DAI ad inventory. Full info/apply HERE (1/25)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, BRAND SOLUTIONS/BET/NYC: Identify/understand clients’ bus. & budgets to create creative pkgs. Digital/Social professional/out of the box thinker. Min 4-5 yrs successful track record of related exp. Highly knowledgeable and engaged w/current Digital & Social platforms. Full info/apply HERE (1/25)
JOB OPENING: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/MSNBC/NYC: Responsible for the overall vision, content, editorial planning process, and day to day operations of show. Full info/apply HERE (1/25)
JOB OPENING: SALES DIRECTOR/NIELSEN SPORTS/Stamford of NYC area: Drive new business for integrated research & consulting solutions to brands, sports teams and rights holders in the North American sports landscape. Full info/apply HERE (1/24)
JOB OPENING: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ANALYST/SAG-AFTRA/LA: Perform research on specific bus. entities & industries to support SAG-AFTRA’s negotiations, contract admin & organizing efforts. BA/BS in Bus or Economics req’d. Det oriented & superior writing skills a must. Full info/apply HERE (1/21)
JOB OPENING: PR and EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING/FC Bayern Munich/NYC: Work w/NY & Munich teams to achieve the club’s Americas-specific communications & marketing strategy goals. Knowledge of international soccer industry, media landscape, digital/social marketing, German & Spanish. Full info / apply HERE (1/21)
JOB OPENING: VP, COMMUNICATIONS & TALENT RELATIONS/CMA/Nashville: Create/dvlp/implement nat’l media initiatives to enhance CMA PR & Comm campaigns for the Association’s TV & Broadcast events & mission of advancing Country Music worldwide. Resume/cvr (MS word) to: [email protected] EOE (1/21)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR PROGRAMMING RESEARCH/BRAVO/OXYGEN/NY, NY: Manage detailed analyses/ratings reporting, audience profiling, for nets and their competitors. 7 years exp required. Full info/apply HERE (1/21)
JOB OPENING: INDEPENDENT SALES REPS/Blue Vista 725/NYC: We are looking for successful sales people who want an opportunity to utilize their years of experience. Strong comm & written skills. Full info/apply HERE (1/20)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, SOCIAL MEDIA & FAN ENGAGEMENT/MTV/NYC: Resp for dvlpmnt/execution of daily social content & fan engagement strategy across all MTV’s brand social channels. 5+ yrs exp w/social content dvlpmnt & fan engagement strategy @ major media/ent co., brand or agency. Full info/apply HERE (1/20)
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/Fuse Media NY: Extract and analyze linear ratings and programs. Provide insights/strategic direction in regards to scheduling. Cable and brdcst TV knowledge. BS req & Min 2 yrs exp. Exc verbal/written comm skills. Apply HERE www.fuse.tv (1/20)
JOB OPENING: MARKETING MGR/UPTV/ATL: 3+ creative media exp. at cable network. Exp. dev. mkting strategies & creative briefs. Exp. working w/creative agencies and executing campaigns. Must have budget mgt exp. Exp. managing media trafficking for off channel. Send res: [email protected] (1/20)
JOB OPENING: SALES SERVICE REP/Weather Channel/Chicago: Sales service rep looking to grow career and knowledge supporting Account Exec and Dir of Chicago Office. Must have 1+ yrs. current Cable TV media experience to be considered. Go to https://careers.weathergroup.com/ to apply (1/20)
JOB OPENING: DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER/CSI Sports/NYC: Manage digital asset distribution. Be integrally involved with expansion of digital products and social media initiatives on global scale. Passion for sports. Strong writing skills. 7+ yrs exp req’d. APP and CMS skills required. cvr/res to Rose: [email protected] (1/20)
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