Tuesday, April 20th, 2010


A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM BRAVO


FOOD • FASHION • BEAUTY • DESIGN • POP • FOOD • FASHION • BEAUTY • DESIGN • POP

MANY PASSIONS.
ONE PLACE.
Passion + Content =
· Higher Engagement
· Better Brand Perception
· Highest Quality Environment
PASSION by BRAVO go to affluencers.com

FOOD • FASHION • BEAUTY • DESIGN • POP • FOOD • FASHION • BEAUTY • DESIGN • POP


Cynopsis: Classified Advantage
04.20.10

Good morning – it’s Tuesday, April 20, 2010, and this is your weekly issue of Cyn opsis: Classified Advantage! This edition includes the top job listings in the Television, Media and Ad Agency markets, professional development advice from national experts, your Q & A’s with our experts, and a summary of executive moves among top companies.

So what have we learned?

It’s been a year since Cynopsis Classified Advantage was created and throughout this time, each edition has provided information and advice that we hope has been useful and thought provoking.  Many times I’ve been asked what are the most important pieces of information to remember.  Here are the top ten.

Understand the interviewer’s needs and address those needs and not yours.

Networking is simply the best way of getting a job.  Excellent self-branding skills are essential in today’s market.  Everyone should have good working knowledge of LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

There are many ways of social networking, find the one that works best for you but don’t shy away from altering it to better fit your needs.

Finding a job is work, hard work.  You must approach it as a job, devoting 40 hours a week, minimally.

Resumes must be quantifiable.

Always be prepared to give your elevator speech.

After any interview, send a handwritten thank you note to the interviewer.

Practice your interviewing skills with friends and by videotaping mock interviews, study those tapes and ask people for suggestions. 

The best time to develop your network, is when you have a job.  Don’t wait.

Whether its your resume, cover letter or initial meeting, you must quickly impress.

Next week: Making a great presentation.

We are always on the look out for more Experts to advise our readers – if you’re a headhunter, job coach, career advisor, etc., and may be interested in contributing to this edition from time to time, please contact me at [email protected] .

~ ACTIONABLE EXPERT ADVICE ~
Dealing with a Pay Cut
by Stephen Pollan and Mark Levine

Cutting pay across the board, or throughout a department, is one of the most effective ways for a company to trim expenses without incurring the traumatic impact terminations would have on morale. It won’t be popular, but spreading the pain in an effort to preserve jobs will be accepted by most. If you’re facing such a mass pay cut there’s little you can do other than express solidarity with your coworkers, and gratitude for still having a job. Targeting an individual for a pay cut is an entirely different issue, however.

Individual pay cuts are almost always aimed a the highest paid member of a class of employees. Productivity and experience are meaningless and not defenses when a company has decided that a certain category of employee shouldn’t be paid above a particular amount. Arguing, getting angry, or decrying the unfairness of the move won’t help. Invariably the cut will be blamed on economic factors. You’ll be told it has absolutely nothing to do with you or your performance, and that the company wants to keep you. In fact, the move will be framed as the company trying to preserve your job.

Rather than tilting at windmills or obsequiously thanking your employer for “saving” your job, the best response is to use whatever guilt they feel as leverage to mitigate the harm to your stream of income. One option is to ask for the pay cut be phased in gradually, rather than all at once. For instance, if you’re asked to take a ten percent pay cut, ask that it be turned into a two percent pay cut for five straight months. This will give you more time to adjust your personal finances. Another option is to use the pay cut as a rationale for a flex time arrangement. Offer to work the same number of hours you do now, but in four days rather than five. Explain that the free day will give you an opportunity to make up for what they’re taking from you. Suggest a trail period if you sense hesitation.

Stephen M. Pollan is one of America’s most trusted and admired career and financial advisors and is the author of more than a dozen books including the national bestsellers Die Broke and Second Acts. Information about his practice and writing can be found at stephenpollan.com . Mark Levine ( gostryter.com ) has been Pollan’s collaborator for more than 20 years.

If you have any specific questions you’d like our Experts to address, please email them to me, John Cox at [email protected].
 


A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM DISNEY XD


Disney XD is Kickin’ It!
KICK BUTTOWSKI … the name says it all.
Disney XD’s newest animated series is now its #1 show with Boys 6-14,
helping to lead the network to its best Q1 ever.
Kick Buttowski? Yeah, you could say we are.

We’re bringing it — and you gotta be part of it!
Call Michelle Scarola, SVP Sales at 212-807-5801

Source:The Nielsen Company via Startrak. 8/31/09-3/28/10, series only. Record:10/2/00-3/28/10 by QTR. M-Su 6A-12A K6-14. Live+SD AA(000). Subject to qualif available upon request.


~ ASK THE EXPERTS ~
Questions from our Readers
Answered by  Stephen Pollan and Mark Levine

I’ve had several positions within the same company over the past few years. Should I list all of them on my resume or just the most recent? If the latter, is it dishonest to say I’ve held my most recent position for 3 years when I was promoted last month, or is that understood?

If you need to list all the positions in order to stretch for length or to demonstrate the growth of your skills and responsibilities then list them all. If not, list the position you were hired to fill and your current position. Having a short list of positions isn’t a problem if they all are relevant. Prepare a separate, detailed employment history which touches all the bases and can be provided upon request. Don’t write that you’ve held a position for three years when you haven’t. Instead, write that you’ve been with the company for three years and that your current position is….

The current philosophy in applying for jobs is to tailor your resume to the specific job. This make total sense, however, leaving off positions that don’t directly relate can cause large gaps in dates and omit some of your most recent experience.  How should this be handled?

Think of your resume as a collection of highlights, not a complete history, of your employment life. The positions you list should be those which best demonstrate that you have the qualifications to fill the opening. Title them relevant experience or something similar, rather than employment history. They’re like a list of selling features targeted to a specific buyer. If your current position isn’t relevant, mention it in a different manner, perhaps earlier in the document, noting that you are “currently employed as….” A complete history of your working life should be a supporting document. When it takes on this supplemental role you don’t need to worry as much about gaps.

Stephen M. Pollan ( stephenpollan.com ) is one of America’s most trusted and admired career and financial advisors and Mark Levine ( gostryter.com ) has been Pollan’s collaborator for more than 20 years.

Have a question for our experts? Send it to [email protected]


A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE



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JOB OF THE WEEK …

shape the direction of our 26 industry-leading brands

Senior Digital Producer
Conde Nast
NYC, NY
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST …

drive an already established global business into new markets
Account Executive – Digital
BBC America
NYC, NY
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/BBC/PublicJobs/controller.cfm

manage TV sales and coproduction activity within the drama genre, deliver consistently against a stretching business plan, and maximize exploitation and profitability of the BBC Catalogue
Director of TV Sales & Co Production – Drama
BBC America
NYC, NY
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/BBC/PublicJobs/controller.cfm

manage and develop client relationships
Account Director
Affinit!ve
NYC, NY
http://www.beaffinitive.com/jobs/

developing and implementing new business strategies to increase sales in existing areas and garner new sales in prospective categories
Sales Development Director
Conde
Nast
NYC, NY
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

creating and executing all sales promotions and added-value programs designed to secure business and reinforce the magazine’s brand image in the advertising community
Promotion Manager
Conde
Nast
NYC, NY
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

creating and executing all sales promotions and added-value programs designed to secure business and reinforce the magazine’s brand image in the advertising community
Promotion Director
Conde
Nast
NYC, NY
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

manages the overall marketing strategies, presentations and research in order to secure new advertising accounts, maintain existing business, and expand into new categories
Marketing Director
Conde
Nast
NYC, NY
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

cultivate and grow the audience for the premiere print and digital destinations for fashion, beauty and retail information seekers
Director of Trade Audience Development
Conde
Nast
NYC, NY
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

responsible for all promotional and advertising collateral materials for the magazine;developing ideas for branding the magazine
Creative Services Director
Conde
Nast
NYC, NY
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

establishing and managing the advertising, marketing and promotion budgets; delivers financial analyses and monthly reports to sales management
Business Director/Manager
Conde
Nast
NYC, NY
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

creating strategies and tactics to meet and/or exceed sales goals and objectives
Advertising Director
Conde
Nast
NYC, NY
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

generates advertising pages and revenue by identifying prospects, developing strategic plans, preparing presentations, negotiating rates and schedules, and communicating results or problems to management
Account Manager/Director
Conde
Nast
NYC, NY
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

drive and maximize revenue growth with top advertising agencies and direct clients
Account Executive   154
24/7 Real Media
NYC, NY
http://www.247realmedia.com/EN-US/join/careers.html

develop new business by selling proprietary ad serving and related technology to prospects within assigned territory
Account Executive, Technology   123
24/7 Real Media
NYC, NY
http://www.247realmedia.com/EN-US/join/careers.html

design and execute a strategic marketing plan to support the development of 24/7 Real Media’s products and services
Product Marketing Manager   138
24/7 Real Media
NYC, NY
http://www.247realmedia.com/EN-US/join/careers.html

build long-term, trusted media relationships with journalists at the top advertising and marketing publications in the United States
Public Relations Manager   180
24/7 Real Media
NYC, NY
http://www.247realmedia.com/EN-US/join/careers.html

manage and cultivate a team of digital Account Executives
VP, East Coast Media Sales   48
24/7 Real Media
NYC, NY
http://www.247realmedia.com/EN-US/join/careers.html

writing, producing and editing on-air promotional spots and campaigns for Oxygen’s fast-paced on-air promotions department
Writer / Producer / Editor, On Air Promotions – Oxygen   1158289
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

help the continued growth of channel with forward thinking and smart scheduling strategy
Director, Strategic Program Planning, Scheduling & Acq.   1155620
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

providing both creative leadership and direction in the development of quality on and off air promotion for the channel
Vice President, Creative – Syfy Channel   1135995
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

generate traditional and non traditional ad revenue for NBCU TVD
Account Executive, Sales   1170662
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

produce and manage photographic coverage for series, movies, specials, pilots, events and corporate assignments for USA Network, Syfy and Bravo
Manager of Photography, East Coast Cable   1170657
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

manage all top line and detailed analyses/ratings reporting, audience profiling, and highlights covering Sleuth and its competitors
Director, Sleuth Program Research   1162019
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

serve as the “uber” brand-manager and executive producer on all current shows, acting as a liaison to the marketing, publicity, ad sales, and digital teams
Director, Production, Oxygen   1170171
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

generating revenue through traditional and non-traditional avenues
Account Executive – iVillage   1167267
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

development and execution of revenue generating, integrated marketing opportunities for potential and existing clients in support of the Sleuth and Uni HD networks’ sales goals
Manager Strategic Marketing – Sleuth   1167373
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

oversees day-to-day creative output for Sleuth, UniHD, and USA
Creative Director – Sleuth / UniHD / USA   1163603
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

creative lead in off-air advertising, promotion and marketing, from concept to development of Syfy projects
Senior Designer – Syfy   1164471
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

develop, concept, and write copy for Syfy, under the direction of the Creative Directors
Copywriter – Syfy   1165666
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

create promos for original and acquired series, network premiere movies, movie stunts and hosted wraps
Writer / Producer – Sleuth / UniHD / USA   1163606
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

track and analyze cultural and industry trends to uncover insights that help our networks make more meaningful connections with our viewers
Manager, Strategic Planning- USA, Syfy & Emerging Networks   1168640
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

responsible for leading the development of cutting edge marketing solutions that drives advertising revenue for the iVillage Network and overseeing program execution
Manager, iVillage Ad Sales Marketing   1166777
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

developing and managing advertising capabilities and solutions across key verticals to support and drive sales revenue for iVillage Network properties
Director, iVillage Ad Sales Marketing   1166785
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

responsible for managing agencies & clients relationships through day-to-day contact
Account Executive, Oxygen   1160288
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

maintain constant awareness of advertiser and agency activity in your key agencies and become engrained in the RFP cycle for their various accounts
Account Executive   FIM19387
Fox Audience Network
NYC, NY
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

implementation of brand consistency and risk management for all MTV music brands on all platforms (linear, digital, wireless, ancillary properties.)
Vice President, Standards & Practices
MTV Networks
NYC, NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /

development and implementation of brand’s pro-social strategy across media platforms
Manager, TR3s Strategic Partnerships & Public Affairs
MTV Networks
NYC, NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /

helping in the areas of inventory analysis, cpm analysis and revenue recognition
Strategic Planning Analyst- International, Ad Sales   117551BR
Turner Broadcasting
NYC, NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

initiate and oversee show packaging, opens and specialty shoots while maintaining a high level of creativity and production value within the boundaries of given deadlines and budget parameters
HBO Sports, Creative Director   115798BR
HBO
NYC, NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

contacting and signing up new affiliates into the 24/7 Web Alliance
Business Development   96
24/7 Real Media
Toronto Canada
http://www.247realmedia.com/EN-US/join/careers.html

implement brand strategy and initiatives for Consumer Products that feed from and to the global, regional, and country plan
Marketing Manager Consumer Products   116917BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
London England
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

lead day-to-day management and training of key agency relationships
Client Relationship Manager, Search Marketing Technology   155
24/7 Real Media
London England
http://www.247realmedia.com/EN-US/join/careers.html

developing and delivering the marketing plans, setting targets, developing the strategies and coordinating the cross-functional activities to deliver the brand plans to achieve market share and net revenue targets
Brand Manager
Cheapflight USA
Boston MA
http://www.cheapflights.com/careers/brand-manager/

aggressively monitor the large amount of video elements which feed into our production facility each day
Media Producer, Media Operations   117554BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

planning, creative development, program deployment, tracking, and reporting for marketing campaigns promoting CBSSports.com Fantasy Sports and Live video products
Marketing Coordinator   4945BR
CBS Interactive
Fort Lauderdale FL
http://www.cbscorporation.com/corp_careers.php

deliver on communications plans for the individual B-2-B divisions with specific day-to-day responsibility for Sales & Distribution, Content & Production
Director – Communications, Latin America
BBC America
Miami FL
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/BBC/PublicJobs/controller.cfm

day to day management of all advertising sales within a territory including forecast management, CRM and campaign management and sales analysis
Account Manager   4985BR
CBS Interactive
Chicago IL
http://www.cbscorporation.com/corp_careers.php

drive and maximize revenue growth with top advertising agencies and direct clients
Account Executive   153
24/7 Real Media
Chicago IL
http://www.247realmedia.com/EN-US/join/careers.html

producer of all live event pre-game/halftime/post-game shows/football & basketball shows
Sr. Producer, Live Studio Programming   FNG18482
Big Ten Network
Chicago IL
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

drive and maximize revenue growth with top advertising agencies and direct clients
Account Executive   45
24/7 Real Media
Dallas TX
http://www.247realmedia.com/EN-US/join/careers.html

responsible for the day-to-day operations and interfacing with department leaders across the station group
General Manager, KDEN-TV   1170518
NBC Universal
Denver CO
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

responsible for the day-to-day operations and interfacing with department leaders across the station group
General Manager, KBLR-TV   1170527
NBC Universal
Las Vegas NV
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

coordination of sponsorship and standard online media campaigns
Project-Advertising Acct.Mgr   239471
ESPN
Seattle WA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

drive and maximize revenue growth with top advertising agencies and direct clients
Account Executive   179
24/7 Real Media
Los Angeles CA
http://www.247realmedia.com/EN-US/join/careers.html

drive cross-functional project teams, project budgets and project schedules
Senior Project Manager
LEVEL Studios
Los Angeles CA
http://level-studios.mycompas.com/levelstudios/level_careers.aspx

globally manage and perform all support functions related to the Harry Potter Text & Verbiage (“T&V”) submission process  handling submissions quickly and efficiently for review by the author and the author’s agent
Manager, Worldwide Marketing   117538BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

overseeing all phases of development for one or multiple projects from the concept phase through release
Producer   115541BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

primary point person of Affiliate Marketing with select product and services (Disney Channel, Disney XD, ABC, ABC Family, SOAPnet) Consumer Marketing, Programming, Media Relations, Brand Management and Creative Services groups
Mgr Affiliate Marketing   240065
ESPN
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

identify potential business opportunities in digital media (Internet, Mobile, etc.) and meet with potential business partners to evaluate those opportunities
Manager – Business Development   240405
Disney/ABCDigital Media Group
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

oversight and execution of multi-phase strategy process and consumer promotions in support of NBC Entertainment show launches
Director, Brand Strategy & Promotion   1155127
NBC Universal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

organize and prepare data for various reports on Excel and/or PowerPoint
Research Analyst   1169786
NBC Universal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

directs the creative function so that the environment, culture, team, capabilities, tools, processes, expectations, work style and other elements support the strategic goals of CBS Interactive and our clients
Creative Director   5058BR
CBS Interactive
San Francisco CA
http://www.cbscorporation.com/corp_careers.php

establishing, managing and leveraging online and offline community destinations for key disciplines within DIS Product Development
Community Manager   240109
DIMG
Glendale CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

sell advertising time and related marketing programs to Western region-based national advertisers
Account Manager
MTV Networks
Santa Monica CA
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /

overall business management of projects start to finish
Program Manager
LEVEL Studios
San Luis Obispo CA
http://level-studios.mycompas.com/levelstudios/level_careers.aspx

define information need to address business challenges and work with business intelligence specialists for find and analyze information
Senior Business Analyst
LEVEL Studios
San Jose CA
http://level-studios.mycompas.com/levelstudios/level_careers.aspx

owns select accounts and projects, acts as the primary strategic lead between client and the agency
Account Director
LEVEL Studios
San Jose CA
http://level-studios.mycompas.com/levelstudios/level_careers.aspx

conceive, articulate, and create concepts for interactive media
Content Strategist
LEVEL Studios
San Jose CA
http://level-studios.mycompas.com/levelstudios/level_careers.aspx

design client solutions that meet requirements outlined in creative briefs
Creative Director
LEVEL Studios
San Jose CA
http://level-studios.mycompas.com/levelstudios/level_careers.aspx


A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM THE ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES


Television has the power to encourage positive change and change lives.

THE TELEVISION ACADEMY HONORS
May 5, 2010
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Coup De Grace * GLEE Wheels * Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am? With Maria Shriver * Explorer: Inside Death Row * Private Practice Nothing to Fear * Taking Chance * Unlocking Autism * Vanguard: The OxyContin Express

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~ RECAP: THIS WEEK’S CYNOPSIS CLASSIFIEDS & INTERNSHIPS ~

Cynopsis CLASSIFIEDSFor More classifieds, visit the Cynopsis.com classifieds page herealso check out our Facebook page where our classifieds are listed the night before the editions are published!

JOB OPENING: COORD SALES DEV & PROMOTIONS/NICK/Viacom Consumer Products/NYC. 1+yrs Marketing/Cons Prod exp, Strng Comm/Org/Detail skills, Strng knwlege NICK brand, popculture, MS Office skills Apply  www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (4/24)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH COORDINATOR/The Hub/LA:  Must have at least one year experience in television and/or media research. Apply at http://thehub.catsone.com/careers (4/24)

JOB OPENING: SR MGR DIG MEDIA MKTG/A&E TV Networks/NY: Increase AETN web properties on key srch engines. Asst w/ dvlpmt of  brdr (non-search) dig. aud. dvlpmnt strategy. Apply:  www.aetn.com/careers.html 7-10 yrs mktg exp 5+ digital (4/24)

JOB OPENING: EXEC PROD/Charlex/NYC: ( www.charlex.com )  Mng prod dept. Dvlp executive level client relationships. Identify & expand strategic dvlpmnt of new business. Proven exp building/managing accts  Apply to: [email protected] (4/24)

JOB OPENING: DIR MEDIA RELATIONS/CABLEVISION /LI:  Implement PR strat for cable, phone, internet services. Needs 5+ yrs in PR including skills in social media. Journalism or political exp a +. Apply:  [email protected] (4/23)

JOB OPENING: MGR, iVillage AD SALES MKTG/NYC:  will be rspnsble for leading the dvlpmnt of mrktng that drive advrtsng revenue for the iVillage Network and oversee prgrm executn.  Pls submit a resume: nbcunicareers.com job# 1166777 (4/23)

JOB OPENING: SALES MGR/KQCA TV/SACRAMENTO: Strong leadership, motivational & organiz’l skills. Successful track record prod’g new direct bus by dvlpng/selling multi-plat advrtsng campaigns. LSM exp pref’d. Res: [email protected]  (4/23)

JOB OPENING: MGR RSRCH TEMP/ABCTV/NY: Execute Sr lvl stats analysis, excellent written verbal presentation skills in exec environment min of 4 yrs exp w/Nielsen ratings, MS Office www.disneyabcjobs.com # 240392 (4/23)

JOB OPENING: SR ANALYST, RESEARCH/Music Choice/NY: Support multi-platform sales, mrktng & prgrmng initiatives w/accurate & actionable research. BA/BS 3-5 yrs media rsrch exp. req./1 yr VOD rsrch strongly pref. [email protected] (4/22)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH DIRECTOR/Tennis Channel/NYC: 3+ years Ad Sales at Nat’l Cable or Local B’cast. In depth Arianna exp. req’d, Mendelsohn and MRI pref’d. Strong Excel/P’point. Resumes to [email protected] (4/22)

JOB OPENING: DIG RSRCH ANALYST, FREELANCE/ A&E TV Networks /NYC: Resp for gathering/analyzing data, extracting key insights. Quant rsrch background, pref w/ Omniture, comScore, and/or Nielsen Online.Apply: www.aetn.com/careers.html (4/21)

JOB OPENING: SR COUNSEL, LEGAL AFFAIRS-ABC STUDIOS/LA:Draft + legal supv of TV pilots/series deals. 7+ years exp in TV, IP, corp/litigation exp at law firm and/or major studio legal dept. Apply www.disneycareers.com 218071 (4/21)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/(P/T)/CTAM (DC area):  seeks Part-Time Analyst to provide rsrch support & assist in study production. Description: http://www.ctam.com/collaboration/jobbankview.aspx . Email: [email protected] (4/21)

JOB OPENING: MKTG PROD MGR/Sundance/NYC: manage prod of all print, online, gfx deliverables & short form content. 4-6 yrs PM exp. Solid exp w/all areas of creat serv. res: www.cablevision.jobs ref #11086BR (4/21)

JOB OPENING:  SUPERVISING PRODUCER/Scripps Networks/Knoxville, TN: Requirements: 5+yrs exp as Producer/Showrunner, excellent team mgmnt + client relations skills, exp w/long+shortform prods, strong writer – scrippsnetworks.com #1434 (4/20)

JOB OPENING:  TV BUYER Wanted/NYC: Minimum 2 years national cable buying exp. Minimum 2 years DR buying exp. CPA buying a plus. Send resume and salary requirements to [email protected] (4/20)

JOB OPENING:  VP ORIG PROG/LIVE EVENTS&DOCS/EPIX/NY: Formulate events & docs strategy, dvlp music/comedy event prgrmng + sprvse prod & post-prod. Strong existing relationships w/ creative community req’d. http://corp.epixhd.com / EOE (4/20)

JOB OPENING:  MGR PRGRM SCHED/EPIX/NY: Mng promot’l scheduling & strategy, daily prgrm logs & competitive tracking, desired skills/exp inc. sprvsry exp, prev movie chan exp, strong knwldg TV ratings rsrch. http://corp.epixhd.com/ EOE (4/20)

JOB OPENING:  PROD COORD/EPIX/NY: Temp to perm. Coord workflow on-air creative dept b/w graphics, sched, editing. 3+ yrs exp TV/media, knwldg promo prod, post-prod, ops mgmt, non-linear editing, final cut pro. http://corp.epixhd.com/ EOE (4/20)

INTERNSHIPS – These positions are for credit only – nobody gets paid here. These ads are always posted for free , and students work for school credit only. For more information on the specs for posting an Internship ad, email Trish at [email protected] .

SUMMER INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  PROD INTERN/NAHB PROD GROUP: Seeks orgnzd, resourceful & confident Intern- looking for hands on training at busy prod group. Good PC skills & tech knwldg +. Min 12 hr/wk. Cover-letter & resume: [email protected] (4/24)

SUMMER INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  Turner Ad Sales/Detroit: 10 wk internship. Work closely with all positions in support of the overall ad sales process. Gain exposure to all aspects of TV and Digital National Sales.Send resumes: [email protected] (4/22)

SUMMER INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: START ASAP. Post production facility interns. Duties include assisting Avid technicians and client services staff. Send cover letter and resume to [email protected] with subject INTERNSHIP (4/20)

~ RECAP: THIS WEEK IN EXECUTIVE MOVES ~

ABC tapped Debbie Richman as SVP/Primetime Sales where she will report to Geri Wang, President/Sales and Marketing. Previously, Debbie was EVP/Ad Sales at Lifetime Networks.

Laureen Ong was appointed President of Scripps Networks’ Travel Channel, joining the network on April 19. Laureen comes to Scripps Networks from Hong Kong-based STAR GROUP LIMITED where she has served as COO for the last three years. Laureen, a veteran television executive, was also integrally involved in the launch of National Geographic Channel.

Hasbro Studios tagged Finn Arnesen for the newly-created position of VP/International Distribution and Development to lead the company’s worldwide content sales, distribution, channel and program development efforts outside of North America. Finn comes to Hasbro Studios from TBS International where he was SVP/Original Series and International Development.

Sarah Harden was named Group Director/Partnerships and Development, Asia with News Corporation. Based in Hong Kong, Sarah will spearhead partnerships across Asia and be involved with new business development opportunities in the territory. Sarah, who is now SVP/Business Development with Fox Networks Group, will begin her new position in early May.

Julie Simon is the new SVP/Advanced Services for Fox Networks (FN) Affiliate Sales and Marketing. Julie will manage daily distribution efforts for FN’s advanced suite of services including HDTV, ITV and VOD. She will also be i, nvolved with implementing FN’s advanced services strategy for new applications, working in tandem with FOX Broadcasting and all Fox cable networks. Julie reports to Mike Hopkins, President, FN Affiliate Sales and Marketing.

Bravo Media hired Jennifer DeGuzman as VP/Bravo Communications, effective yesterday. Jennifer joins Bravo after 16 years at MTV Networks, working mainly in the communications division. In her new position, Jennifer reports to Frances Berwick, GM, Bravo Media and Cameron Blanchard, SVP/NBC Universal Women & Lifestyle Entertainment Networks.

Lauren LoFrisco joins iN DEMAND in the newly-created position of SVP/Affiliate Marketing. Lauren will be in charge of the company’s affiliate marketing team while working closely with the affiliates to support efforts to increase growth of VOD and other transactional products. She will report to Robert G. Benya, President/CEO, iN DEMAND. Prior to this appointment, Lauren was Group VP/Marketing with Time Warner Cable.

Fox Soccer Channel upped Joshua Glassel to VP/Programming and Acquisitions where he will head programming for the network and Fox Soccer Plus as well as acquisitions and rights renewals for both channels.

IFC and Sundance Channel added a new senior executive and two other new positions to its Partnership Sales group, all effective immediately and based in New York City:

  • Vanessa Benfield is now SVP/Partnership Sales and Integrated Solutions, hired to supervise IFC and Sundance Channel’s branded content efforts and to manage the integrated sales teams focused on both networks’ on-air, online and VOD platforms. Vanessa will further work with marketers to create partnerships for both networks. She joins from MTV Networks Entertainment Group where she served as VP/East Coast Sales in charge of a sales team encompassing the networks Comedy Central, TV Land and CMT. In her new role, Vanessa reports to Alan Klein, EVP/Partnerships and Operations.
  • Tony Song was named VP/Sales and Partnerships, East Coast joining from BET Networks and reporting to Vanessa Benfield in his new role.
  • Ilene Danuff was hired as VP/Branded Content and Integrated Solutions, joining from Plum Television. She also reports to Vanessa Benfield.

AETN International named Joanne Lim to Content Sales Executive, Asia. Joanne will manage program sales in South East Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Based in Singapore, she will report to Ling Sze Gan, Content Sales Director, Asia.

Tom Burke was appointed SVP/Head of Casting with Warner Bros. Television where he will lead the casting of on-screen talent for all primetime TV pilots and series produced by WBTV in addition to scripted pilots and series for Warner Horizon Television. Tom will report to Peter Roth, President, WBTV. Previously, Tom worked for International Creative Management as a television talent agent.

Veria, the natural health and wellness company encompassing Veria TV, a website and an all-natural product line, tapped Hal Rosenberg as GM. Hal began his new position this week and joins from Showtime Networks Inc. where he worked for 19 years most recently as VP/GM.

Belo-Tucson appointed Robert Canales as Director/Sales for its television stations KMSB (FOX) and KTTU (MyNetworkTV) as well as the website www.fox11az.com . Robert joins from Belo’s station KHOU/Houston (CBS) where he was Local/National Sales Manager.

Comedy Central added Bob Salazar as SVP/Creative Director, Brand Creative. Bob joins from Comedy Central’s sister network Spike TV where he was previously VP/Creative Director of that network’s creative group. In his new job at Comedy Central based in New York, Bob will head promotions and advertising on behalf of the network across all media including digital marketing creative. Bob will also supervise the creative group’s production and operations teams.

Canoe Ventures tapped Gerard Broussard for the newly-created position of VP/Research and Analytics. Gerard will have responsibility over the company’s research, data and analytics efforts associated with digital television marketing solutions. Gerard will report to Kathy Timko, COO. Prior to this appointment, Gerard was a Managing Partner for four years at MediaLab.

Niels Schuurmans advanced to EVP/Brand Marketing and Creative with Spike TV up from SVP of the department. In his new expanded role, Niels will continue to manage all marketing and creative facets associated with the visual representation of the Spike brand, in addition to supervising all on- and off-air promotion and marketing and integrated marketing creative. Furthermore, Niels will be involved with developing franchises for the brand across all media. Based at the network’s New York City offices, Niels reports to Kevin Kay, President, Spike TV.  Congrats Niels!

Juleann Pasqualini was promoted to VP/Director of Sales with Continental Television Sales, a unit of Katz Television Group. Juleann will now head the company’s West Central stations while based at Continental’s Dallas office. Juleann has been with Continental TV Sales since 1995, starting in the Dallas office as an AE.

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has named writer/producer Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, digital media executive Albert Cheng, actor Benito Martinez and director Millicent Shelton to serve on the Academy’s Executive Committee. All four will join current Executive Committee Chair’s appointees Dick Askin and John Landgraf.

Five more years for Viacom‘s President and CEO Philippe Dauman, who will also continue to serve as a member of the Viacom Board.  Dauman’s new deal takes him through December 2016, while the previous deal had been set to expire in December 2011.  He was named President and CEO in 2006 and has served on the Board of Directors since 1987.  In announcing the new deal the Viacom Board pointed to Dauman’s “strong operational and financial leadership,” which led the company to increase its operating free cash flow, expand its operation margins and restructuring and strengthening of its debt profile.

On the heels of MIPTV, FremantleMedia announced it has acquired the independent production company, FourOne Media based in the Netherlands. FremantleMedia secured a full 100% ownership in FourOne Media, which will bolster its production unit, Blue Circle and increase its catalog of offerings to include more drama, fiction and sitcoms. Willem Zijlstra, founder of FourOne Media will now become Managing Director at FourOne Media and Blue Circle, reporting to Monica Galer, Head/Northern and Southern Europe, FremantleMedia.

South African-based production company Aquavision named Dave Keet as GM. Dave joins Aquavision from The Refinery Post Production Facilities Group where he was the managing director and in the past year he was a senior executive at a branded entertainment production firm.

Later — John
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