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Hollywood stars follow the “godfather of family-friendly entertainment,” Bill Cosby, to gmc in May! Friday Night Lights’ Kyle Chandler shines in the Emmy-nominated show, Early Edition; Joan of Arcadia joins our line-up with Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated, Amber Tamblyn. gmc is the place to showcase your commitment to family-friendly programming. The proof is in the pudding!

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Cynopsis: Classified

 

Advantage

 

04.27.10

Good morning – it’s Tuesday, April 27, 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.

Why Presentations?

Great communication skills are highly valued by the business community and expected of CEO’s.  Where better to showcase your communication expertise, than giving a presentation?  How many of you have sat through endless amounts of bad presentations?  Okay, put your hands down, I’d like to see the sun again.  But remember how pleased and stunned you were when you sat through a presentation that was funny, informative, and brief.  It is so rare in the business community, that when it does occur, you want to tell the world.  Networking.

How to create a great presentation:

• The old rule still applies: Be brief, be brilliant, be seated.  Ten to twenty minutes is best, with Q&A afterwards.
• Nothing replaces enthusiasm.  Believe in what you are saying and be passionate about it.
• Know you stuff, anticipate questions, have defendable answers ready but make sure you listen carefully to the questions.  If the audience is hearing responses that don’t specifically answer the question, they’ll lose interest.  If you don’t know the answer to a question, don’t fake it, tell the audience you don’t know.   
• Make sure you have a backup plan in case equipment fails.  Too many times a good presentation has gone bad because someone forgot a wire.
• Practice your presentation and when you’re done, practice some more.  If the audience doesn’t believe in you, they won’t listen to you.
• Many presenters try to adopt a persona during their talk.  This rarely works.  Be yourself, it’s the best way of connecting to your audience.
• Dress at least equal to, if not more formal, than your audience.  It’s hard to go wrong in formal business attire.
• Remember the only difference between being excited and nervous, is your point of view.  Use the energy.
• Start off with the big picture: Here is our problem, now let’s look at the solution. 
• Being too technical during a presentation will distract and exhaust the audience, try to avoid it if possible.
• Your presentation should accommodate all types of learners.  They should hear, see and read the information.
• Unify your information with a story.  People will remember much more information if it is in a story format.
• Using humor is important, but be careful.  I was at a conference once where the speaker (I kid you not) started with a joke about hemorrhoids … his hemorrhoids.  Thirty seconds into his presentation, we all hated him.  Use humor if you’re funny and can control yourself.  Otherwise, attempts at humor, like in the situation above, can be seen as pandering and pathetic.
• Know your material well enough that you can look at the audience while speaking.  Who wants to watch someone read notes?
• If you need help with your presentation, find a high school teacher.  No one has a tougher audience.
• PowerPoint.  Unless you have extensive Powerpoint skills, don’t.  They are this century’s equivalent of a film strip, and film strips stink.  Unless you can bring something new to the table, try your best not to use PowerPoint. 
• But if you must use PowerPoint …
  • Don’t put more than one idea onto any one slide
  • Never fill a slide with text
  • Use photos over clip art, and video over photos.
  • Use PowerPoint as sparingly as possible, death by PowerPoint is a real thing.

Giving a presentation is your chance to show all in attendance that you are a great communicator.  If your presentation is well received, you’ll be asked to give more presentations, to larger audiences.  What a great way to network your abilities.

Economic News

Who’s hiring? A lot of companies.  In recently released statements, Intel announced plans to add 2,000 jobs, Sears … 22,000, New York Life … 3,500 and JPMorgan Chase nearly 9,000 jobs.

Better than expected profits have restored confidence within many companies to the point of creating or re-opening jobs that were lost during the recession.  Experts believe that the Technology sector will be particularly aggressive in hiring due to the cutbacks in research and development over the past eighteen months.

Next week: The Late Night Resume.

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] .

The more you understand about what managers are thinking, the better you’ll be placed to get the job you want and to advance once you are in there.

“Without constant revitalization, minds can start to wander,” says Aaron Harvey, Partner/COO of digital agency Purple, Rock, Scissors of Orlando and New York, as we talk about the special issues related to managing creative staff. “If you don’t have a revival on a quarterly basis then people do start to complain. The conversations start very quietly with whispers.”

“The only way to mitigate that,” he says, “is to get involved one-on-one with your employees on a personal basis  so they can let out the things they are thinking and you can do a temperature check and quash the issues before they become a problem. Otherwise unhappiness can spiral out of control very quickly.”

“Information is also key – when people are disconnected strategically – when they don’t understand the direction of the company and are not invested; when they don’t know about new business pitches, or a new sector the company is pursuing;  if they are siloed off – this is a cause of discontent.” He tells me that communication with the staff is “a two-way street. We open up dialog through social space. We have an online area in a Basecamp where we get ideas from staff – but this needs nurturing, sometimes it is active, but sometimes it goes quiet.”

“To motivate better work, we have to play to how they like to do it; give them freedom to get in the zone and not just have to stamp against the clock; give the freedom to work from home or the beach  letting them know that it is due on Friday,” Harvey told me. As the company grows, things get more complex: “We have to empower mid-level people to find a way that says: If you rock this out for me over the weekend  here’s a little reward.”

Harvey says that he believes there’s an inbred mentality in ad agencies to exploit their employees. “We hire out of school: super-green, super-hungry. We give them the experience and we make them work. We are a deadline driven industry – so when we hire them, we tell them they may have to work a 40-hour week or an 80-hour week  that is the nature of the beast. Every ad agency has a foosball team. I am a major advocate of the bonding that comes with this. It is good to be able to take a break at 6 o’clock and play foosball together. It makes it that much easier to get back to work later.”

In my next article you’ll learn what Aaron Harvey had to say about giving promotions and how he recruits new employees.
        
Michael Pollock is President of Pollock Spark ( www.pollockspark.com ). He is an Executive Coach and Consultant to Creative and Media professionals. He works with people in film, TV, advertising, design, marketing, music and the Internet, bringing them the experience, techniques and inspiration to take their businesses and careers to new levels of success.

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

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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM THE ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES ™

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How does an unemployed mid-management guy like myself, know when the economy is turning around. I read all the articles, listen to the experts, but what signs do I look for other than getting hired?

I suggest that you focus your attention on your own business niche and learn what you can about the companies where opportunities for you are likely to arise. Learn what they are developing, what their new projects and clients are and what is happening inside them.

I have been working with a number of media businesses doing similar work this past week, and the stories from firm to firm are radically different: generalizations from the broader economy do not apply. One company is making money hand over fist, adding workforce and expanding studio and office space. Others are in negative cash flow, furloughing staff and trying to sublet and otherwise cut costs. This has to do with many factors including capitalization and management chops and biz dev that you could be researching.

Network with current or past employees. Read the trades and company press releases and see what is changing and check their hiring/firing patterns. You will find valuable indicators and signposts as to which companies are turning around and so are likely to need you; and you should get some solid clues as to how to position yourself. Bottom line is that there is really no direct correlation between the state of the economy at large and your getting a job.

I’m pretty sure my boss does not like me, though my work has always been complimented. Should I remain silent about this awkward issue, talk to him about it, talk to someone else? I really believe it’s personal, and it makes me feel uncomfortable, but what if I am wrong and do talk to him? Doesn’t that make me look like an idiot? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

If your boss is making you uncomfortable by demonstrating his dislike in an inappropriate way then you should talk to someone in HR. I do not recommend that you ask him directly why he doesn’t like you: this will not be productive. But I do suggest that you go to him and say that you would like a performance review and please could you set a time to meet with him for this. This review is not going to overtly address his personal likes and dislikes, but it is likely to uncover issues that pertain, and it gives you the opportunity to ask how you could improve your performance. This exchange may elicit what you need to know. If this doesn’t clear the air, then the next step could be to ask for transfer to another group.

Michael Pollock is President of Pollock Spark ( www.pollockspark.com ). He is an Executive Coach and Consultant to Creative and Media professionals.

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

JOB OF THE WEEK …

OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST …

creating digital sales plans that enable the growth of ad sales revenue
Digital Media Planner
Live Nation – USA
NYC, NY
http://www.livenationcareers.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.cgi/00118.10.1480763809117013345

manage all activities throughout the pitch and proposal life cycle
Business Development Manager
HUGE
NYC, NY
http://www.hugeinc.com/careers/NYC/business-development-manager

providing both strategic and tactical leadership across multi-million dollar engagement while still keeping their finger on the pulse of day-to-day project activities with a focus on meeting deliverable requirements
Engagement Director
HUGE
NYC, NY
http://www.hugeinc.com/careers/NYC/engagement-director

conduct, moderate, and oversee user research across various projects
Research Lead
HUGE
NYC, NY
http://www.hugeinc.com/careers/NYC/research-lead

responsible for developing overall project management strategy and working with discipline leads and project teams to execute on plans
Senior Project Manager
HUGE
NYC, NY
http://www.hugeinc.com/careers/NYC/senior-project-manager

ownership, elicitation and documentation of business needs and business requirements
Business Analyst
HUGE
NYC, NY
http://www.hugeinc.com/careers/NYC/business-analyst

collaborate with Project Managers and Engagement Directors to create project scopes, schedules, and road maps
Experience Director
HUGE
NYC, NY
http://www.hugeinc.com/careers/NYC/experience-director

increasing unique users to these sites through the launch of new distribution deals and the management of existing deals
SEG – Director, Business Development   117332BR
Time Inc.
NYC, NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

oversee the development and execution of marketing plans for the Comedy Central and Spike Home Entertainment business, including managing the production of all marketing materials
Manager Adult Entertainment Consumer Products  
MTV Networks
NYC, NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /

responsible for a wide range of editorial duties on multiple projects ranging from individual spots to entire campaigns
Senior Editor
MTV Networks
NYC, NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /

maintaining the leisure group sales market in addition to handling new single ticket business development and managing existing relationships with key ticket selling partners
Corporate Group Sales Manager  245381
DTG
NYC, NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

coordinates the packaging, development, implementation, and evaluation of revenue-generation programs for the CBS Interactive Technology, Business and News team
Senior Product Marketing Manager   5298BR
CBS Interactive
NYC, NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

acts as sales support and works directly with Account Executives on a daily basis
Account Manager   5137BR
CBS Interactive
NYC, NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

create customized solutions for clients that will demonstrate the power of NBC Local assets with the ultimate goal of shifting of advertising budgets to NBC
Account Manager Business Development   1173101
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

efficiently trafficking assets for media campaigns and ensuring that the agreed upon turn around time frames are met
Digital Sales Fulfillment Coordinator   1173451
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

ability to independently construct an analysis framework and arrive at an economic and financial assessment (e.g. business models) of a contemplated digital initiative or business proposal, using a variety of ROI metrics
Business Development / Analysis Manager   1173290
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

produce on- and off-air campaigns where necessary
Creative Director – Sleuth / UniHD / USA   1163603
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

pro-actively work with cross-functional teams to develop marketing opportunities and proposals for Sleuth and Uni HD that can be monetized in the Upfront and throughout the year
Manager Strategic Marketing – Sleuth   1167373
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

serve as the primary point of contact for Business Partners supported by DCS
Digital Content Solutions  Business Engagement Project Mgr   1167159
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

coordinate corporate headshots and assist Photo Producers with gallery, episodic and event coverage
Photo Coordinator   1171675
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

responsible for booking talent and producing live and pre-taped studio and field packages daily
Segment Producer/Booker   1172122
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

manage a team creating all top line and detailed analyses/ratings reporting, consumer profiling, video- and new-media trends, and highlights covering Oxygen and its competitors
Vice President, Oxygen Research   1163353
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

design marketing pieces that strategically position CNBC to B-to-B advertisers, senior executive and affluent audiences using PowerPoint, Photoshop and other design based programs
Marketing Manager, CNBC   1168141
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

pro-actively work with cross-functional teams to develop marketing opportunities and proposals for Sleuth and Uni HD that can be monetized in the Upfront and throughout the year
Manager Strategic Marketing – Sleuth   1167373
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

responsible for managing agencies & clients relationships through day-to-day contact
Account Executive, Digital Media Ad Sales, Sports & Olympics   1134602
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

proactively manage and deliver in-depth reporting and analysis that informs and enables Station and Local Media division leadership
Manager Finance, WNBC/WNJU   1171684
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

managing all aspects of business with 40+ current publishing partners
Publisher Relations Director, MNI, Stamford   117653BR
Time Inc.
Stamford CT
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

action oriented, proactive Account Manager to help build our B-to-B and public place businesses in the Metro Boston market
Account Manager   117509BR
Time Inc
Boston MA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

sponsorship sales for venues, concert series, festivals, and other music-related activities in your marketplace
Director of Sales, Sponsorship
Live Nation – USA
Boston MA
http://www.livenationcareers.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.cgi/00118.12.2055908804417013345

develop and grow new subscription based revenue streams
Product Manager, Subscription Products   1161555
NBC Universal
Englewood Cliffs NJ
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

develop and produce live guest segments. Implement work independently with guidance from Executive Producer and Senior Producer
Editorial Producer   1172118
NBC Universal
Englewood Cliffs NJ
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

supervise a core legal staff at CNBC and coordinate needed legal counsel from specialist practice groups in the NBC Universal Law Department
Vice President Legal, CNBC   1170568
NBC Universal
Englewood Cliffs NJ
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

develops and manages the ad sales revenue-generating ideas for on-air, online, and off-air sponsorship promotions including product integration, reciprocal marketing, and cross platform sponsorship (NGS/FOX) solutions to support ad sales development
Manager, Ad Sales Marketing (National Geographic Channel)   FNG18920
Fox Cable Networks
Washington DC
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

assist with strategic development and implementation of legislative and public policy agenda for Time Warner Inc. and its divisions
Vice President, Global Policy   117639BR
TimeWarner Corporate
Washington DC
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

develop and grow multiple local markets across the country by securing commitments from the most desirable local businesses including restaurants, spas, nightclubs, retailers, theaters, tourism venues, and more
Account Executive
LivingSocial
Washington DC
http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?k=Job&c=qD09Vfwr&j=o5khVfwl

oversees the testing of all Adult Swim games for AdultSwim.com, Facebook and iPhone
Sr.Game Tester, Adultswim.com   117402BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

ability to understand the needs of customers; translating that into measurable, efficient marketing communications campaigns
Manager, Audience Experience   117615BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

shape the philosophy and look of Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang
Creative Design Director, On-Air Promotions   117617BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

generates advertising revenues in accordance with budgetary goals
Account Executive   FNG18782
Fox Sports
Atlanta GA
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

in coordination with the President of International TV Distribution, develop, implement and achieve annual sales budget for designated territories
VP Sales Latin America, International TV Distribution   1173124
NBC Universal
Miami Beach FL
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

creates innovative, compelling and relevant advertising and marketing programs tailored to the needs of CBSSports.com clients and prospects
Product Marketing Manager   5251BR
CBS Interactive
Fort Lauderdale FL
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

prospects and develops working relationships in the ad buying community
Account Executive   FNG19503
Fox Sports
Detroit MI
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

responsible for most accounts in the Michigan, including a major auto company, as well as Ohio, Pittsburgh, and Canada
Digital Account Manager, SI.com & Golf.com    117621BR
Time Inc.
Detroit MI
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

develop and manage annual marketing plan to drive overall network brand direction for FS Southwest
Director of Marketing   FNG19247
Fox Sports
Dallas TX
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

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

overarching responsibility for CBS Sports, CBS College Sports Network, and MaxPreps.com mobile initiatives
Vice President, CBS Sports Mobile   5214BR
CBS Mobile
Los Angeles CA
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

responsible for the acquisition, encoding, modification (as needed) and distribution of video content for use in mobile video outlets
Coordinator, Digital Media   4805BR
CBS Mobile
Los Angeles CA
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

provide audience analysis and data to support FX management
Director, Research   FNG19056
Fox Cable Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

design easily accessible reports, analytics templates and presentations to meet the needs of the FG client businesses and HR management
Analyst, Talent Acquisition (Fox Group)   FFE19570
Fox Group
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

candidate will drive revenue opportunities by creation and execution of successful and profitable retail sales programs across multiple channels
Director, Key Account Sales   FFE18791
Twentieth Century Fox Television
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

candidate will drive revenue opportunities by creation and execution of successful and profitable retail sales programs across multiple channels
Sr. Manager, Key Account Sales   FFE18792
Twentieth Century Fox Television
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

oversee creative strategy development of various FOX products and brands
SVP, Global Creative   FFE18789
Twentieth Century Fox Television
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

provide data & analysis on performance of Fox Network Group websites and affiliated platforms
Sr. Analyst, Research & Analytics   FNG19240
Fox Digital Media
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

responsible for developing overall project management strategy and working with discipline leads and project teams to execute on plans
Senior Project Manager
HUGE
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hugeinc.com/careers/LA/senior-project-manager

collaborate with Project Managers and Engagement Directors to create project scopes, schedules, and road maps
Experience Director
HUGE
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hugeinc.com/careers/LA/experience-director

responsible for the management and delivery of mid to large-scale interactive website design/development projects
Project Manager
HUGE
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hugeinc.com/careers/LA/project-manager

understanding each prospect’s marketing objectives, competitors and how Live Nation Entertainment can help achieve their goals
Account Executive, Digital Advertising Sales, West Region
Live Nation – USA
Hollywood & Los Angeles CA
http://www.livenationcareers.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.cgi/00118.4.910588669617013345

develop detailed monthly forecasts and annual budgets
Business Analyst
Live Nation – USA
Hollywood & Los Angeles CA
http://www.livenationcareers.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.cgi/00118.6.1293368808617013345

leading and setting goals for the team, developing organizational capability, coordinating resources and analysis across multiple projects with multiple deadlines and constituents
Director of Strategy & Analytics  Talent Division
Live Nation – USA
Hollywood & Los Angeles CA
http://www.livenationcareers.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.cgi/00118.14.2187313248117013345

oversees existing writer/development deals by providing creative feedback during the pitch/script development process
Vice President, Drama Development   117381BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

manage and execute diversity networking and outreach strategies, events and programs to identify and develop a pipeline for top diverse talent
Director, Talent Sourcing   117624BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

develop strategies regarding external and internal communications for earned media including developing program publicity plans for the series produced and/or distributed by the WBTVG companies
Senior Vice President, Worldwide Television Communications   117626BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

schedule and supervise all 2K, HD and SD on-line edits, sound mixes and color correction sessions for theatrical trailers, TV spots, promos, special online materials, the Focus branding reel and radio spots
Manager, Creative Advertising Finishing – Focus Features   1171120
NBC Universal
Universal City  CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

provide business, legal and financial guidance around key initiatives
Digital Entertainment Director   1172676
NBC Universal
Universal City  CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

direct oversight of all routines relating to forecasting & reporting Universal Media Studio’s global consolidated P&L, including variance reporting and analysis
Finance Director, TV Production   1171691
NBC Universal
Universal City  CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

drive deep change across NBCU businesses by leading projects related to Advertising Sales, Marketing & Research, Production, Asset Management, Digital Media, Information Technology
Manager Quality   1169691
NBC Universal
Universal City  CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

manage the quarterly P&L pacing processes, interacting with stakeholders across several divisions
Manager Finance, TV Production   1171697
NBC Universal
Universal City  CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

own and manage NBC.com and the Digital Studio financials, partnering with digital operations management team
Manager Finance, Network Entertainment   1170892
NBC Universal
Universal City  CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

create and maintain the strategic partnership between Business needs and .media digital archive/fulfillment workflow and technology delivery
Media Asset Analyst   1162047
NBC Universal
Universal City  CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

support and develop sales/financial systems for a multi-billion dollar business unit
Business Analyst, TV Systems   1164887
NBC Universal
Universal City  CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

leading and managing procurement operations utilizing deep procure to pay process knowledge and SAP/SRM application knowledge
Project Leader   1168144
NBC Universal
Universal City  CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

responsible for assisting with the day- to- day development and production of the studio’s annual state of films and literary acquisitions
Creative Executive   1172166
NBC Universal
Universal City  CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

negotiating development and series related agreements on behalf of the NBC Network and Universal Media Studios
Director, Business Affairs   1168091
NBC Universal
Universal City  CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

serve as the primary point of contact for Business Partners supported by DCS
Digital Content Solutions  Business Engagement Project Mgr   1166871
NBC Universal
Universal City  CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

accountable for the strategic and operational leadership of mun2 Cable Network in Universal City
General Manager, mun2   1124731
NBC Universal
Universal City  CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

develop and generate new business for multiple platforms, while increasing revenue from existing clients
Account Manager   1164232
NBC Universal
San Diego CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

develop growth revenue by focusing on “conversion” targets from other media including radio, print, online and cable
Manager Business Development   1164253
NBC Universal
San Diego CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

lead and define business strategy, goals and drive operating priorities across our Entertainment & Lifestyle business portfolio
Director, Business Management Operations   4477BR
CBS Interactive
San Francisco CA
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

establish the CBS Interactive brands and story with advertisers
Account Executive   5293BR
CBS Interactive
El Segundo CA
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

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JOB OPENING: ASSOC RSRCH ANALYST/NY: Ability to interpret/position data accurately for daily Sales support.Strong attention to detail in fast paced enviro. Knwldg of Microsoft office apps/Excel. BA degree. [email protected] (4/30)

JOB OPENING: DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER/HBO/NY:  Extensive social media experience. Apply here: https://careers.timewarner.com/en/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=391&siteid=36&AReq=117410BR&Codes=UCTC (4/30)

JOB OPENING: MGR, BIZ DEV/AMC/WEtv/NYC: Support Dir & Sales team by generating rev from targeted categories.5+ yrs of Sales/Mktg/Biz Dev exp  Int Sales/Mktg a plus. Strong Res, Presentation. rez: www.cablevision.jobs ref#10898BR  (4/30)

JOB OPENING:  EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/Primal Screen/Atlanta:  5+ years biz dev/acct. mgmt experience in a production environment. Full description: http://primalscreen.com/executive_producer_position.html (4/30)

JOB OPENING: VP, STANDARDS & PRACTICES/MTV Networks/NY: 8+yrs Oversee stdrds policies, Supv apps of TV content ratings systems, Strng exp in media ind. High level of responsibility/accountability Apply www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (4/29)

JOB OPENING: VP SERIES DEVELOPMENT/VH1/NYC: 10 + yrs exp TV Prod &/or Dev; Strong understanding of the VH1 brand, programming and creative reinvention req.; EOE/M/F/D/AAP www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (4/29)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT/MTV/NYC: 5+ yrs exp writing/dev short form content; 2+ yrs branded entertainment in ad agency, network, cable co. EOE/M/F/D/AAP www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (4/29)

JOB OPENING: SEGMENT PRODUCER/MTV News/NYC: 2+ yrs exp Entertainment TV; 1+ yrs exp writing & producing news segments. Exceptional writing skills a must. EOE/M/F/D/AAP www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (4/29)

JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/Hauppauge, NY: Seeks AE for local ad sales.1-3 yrs ad sales exp. pref cable TV, radio, e-media adv.  Valid NY DL.  See full posting and apply to www.cablevision.jobs req 11119BR (4/29)

JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/Oakland, NJ:  Seeks AE for local ad sales.1-3 yrs ad sales exp. pref cable TV, radio, e-media adv.  Valid NJ DL.  See full posting and apply to www.cablevision.jobs req 10909BR (4/29)

JOB OPENING: CREATIVE DIRECTOR/2C Media/Miami: Dvlp promo campaigns for major nat’l networks. Strong writing, conceptual, editorial, & 3-5 yrs cable, studio, or ntwrk promo exp. Co info @ 2cmedia.com. Contact: [email protected] (4/29)

JOB OPENING: DRCTR TECH & OPS/NYC:  Prjct mngmnt for Local Media- Define/dcmnt, best practices for local ops  ch. chain structure/ops, non-news content acqston/dstrbtn & sub-channel ops. Apply @ www.nbcunicareers.com, # 1171502 (4/28)

JOB OPENING: DIR BRAND MKTG/SUN/NYC: Provide creative strat for ntwrk. Dvlp voice of brand & brand content for cons, affils, sponsors & partners. 5-8 yrs ent/media or agency mktg. Strong writing skills. www.cablevision.jobs ref#11076BR  (4/28)

JOB OPENING: DIR, PRODUCTION/Oxygen/NYC: Serve as the brand-mngr & executive producer on all current shows, acting as a liaison to the marketing, publicity, ad sales, & digital teams. Please apply – nbcunicareers.com; #1170171 (4/27)

JOB OPENING: PRODUCERS /REELZCHANNEL/ABQ: Producers needed with daily show or newscast exp., entertainment pref. to work in #1 city in the U.S. to make movies. Resumes to [email protected]   (4/27)

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: Trylon SMR ( www.trylonSMR.com), a NYC PR agency, is seeking a Summer intern that has familiarity with the media industry and tech sector, and strong writing and internet skills. [email protected] (4/28)

Tennis Channel named Alexsondra S. Fixmer as Director/Business and Legal Affairs, reporting to Pierre Vudrag, Head/Business and Legal Affairs Department. Alexsondra is a transaction attorney and previously was an associate at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, a law firm in Los Angeles.

Sal LoCurto was tagged as SVP/Programming at Fuse, Madison Square Garden’s national music television network. Sal will be in charge of all facets of original program development, acquisitions, programming, scheduling and production for the network. He reports to Gavin Harvey, EVP/GM, Fuse.

Una Vez Mas, an Azteca America affiliate group, hired Luis F. Hernandez as VP/GM in the Dallas market. Prior to this appointment, Luis was GSM for Univision/TeleFutura KUVN and KSTR in Dallas.

Debra Goetz is now part of the Integrated Sales Marketing team at NBC Universal, joining as VP/Green is Universal and Healthy. Debra will be involved with NBCU’s overall integrated sales marketing efforts with a specific concentration on “Green is Universal,” the company’s environmental initiative as well as “Healthy at NBCU,” the company’s new health and wellness campaign launching this June. Debra reports to Maryam Banikarim, SVP/Integrated Sales Marketing, NBC Universal.

Sucherman Consulting Group Inc. tapped Erik Sorenson as EVP for the firm’s consulting practice. Erik will support projects for the company and supervise new business development. He reports directly to Stuart Sucherman, Founder/CEO.

Lisa Fischer will become SVP/Network Sales with ION Media Networks where she will head national ad sales on behalf of ION Television in addition to managing advertising agency and client relations. Based in New York City, Lisa reports to Stephen P. Appel, President/Sales and Marketing.

APA promoted Hayden Meyer as the agency’s tenth Partner. Previously, Hayden led the company’s Alternative & International Television Department, joining APA in this position in October 2006.

Veteran television director, Reza Badiyi is being honored by his peers for his many contributions as director on April 25 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. The event coincides with Reza’s 80^th birthday. Throughout his career, Reza has directed episodes of such shows as Mission: Impossible, Hawaii Five-O, The Incredible Hulk, Mannix, The Six Million Dollar Man, Starsky and Hutch, Falcon Crest, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman among many others. He is also credited for developing the memorable opening sequence for The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Event proceeds will fund a college scholarship in Reza’s name for students interested in a career in TV and film directing.

Katz Television Group hired Frank Donaldson as SVP/Director of Sales Strategy and Marketing for the company’s National Marketing division. Frank joins from V-me Media where he was SVP/Director of Network Sales.

Marc Schacher is now SVP/Programming and News at Chicago-based Barrington Broadcasting Group LLC. In his new role, Marc will supervise news development, program acquisition and scheduling for all stations owned by Barrington. Marc previously was SVP/Programming and Development at Tribune Broadcasting.  Well done Marc!

WGN America expanded its Sales and Planning unit by adding John Carrozza as VP/Strategic Sales and Planning beginning April 19. John will be in charge of pricing, planning and the oversight process of ad deals on behalf of WGN America. He reports to David Rotem, SVP/Sales and Marketing. Additionally, the network elevated Dana Bernard to Director/Strategic Sales and Planning, effective immediately where she will be involved with setting the upfront and scatter forecasting as well as optimizing the inventory. Dana reports to John Carrozza. Both John and Dana are based at WGN America’s New York office.

Starz Media appointed Carmi Zlotnick as Managing Director/Starz Media and John Penney as EVP/Strategy and Business Development for Starz, LLC. Carmi will head production for the company’s original series including Spartacus: Blood and Sand and new drama series Camelot. Based in Beverly Hills, Carmi reports to Chris Albrecht, President/CEO, Starz. John, who will also be located at Starz’ Beverly Hills offices, will work closely with Chris Albrecht in the areas of building business strategies, partnerships and identifying new business opportunities.

Tribune Broadcasting’s WGN America elevated Kevin Connor to the position of SVP/Affiliate Sales, effective immediately. Previously, Kevin was the network’s VP/Finance and Administration since 2008. Kevin will continue to be based at WGN America’s New York office and will report to Julio Marenghi, EVP/Sales and Distribution.

Gareth Williams was promoted to SVP/Content and Production, South America with BBC Worldwide. In his new role, Gareth will work closely with top South American production companies that BBC Worldwide has exclusive production relationships, such as GP Media in Argentina and Mixer in Brazil. Gareth will head development, pitching and implementation of new format projects in the South American region. He will continue to report to the VP/International Production based in London.

Effective immediately, Dana Ortiz advanced to VP/Brand Marketing with Syfy, reporting to Blake Callaway, SVP/Marketing, Brand and Strategic. Dana will now supervise all off channel marketing efforts, events and promotions in addition to the on-air marketing group. Dana is located at Syfy’s New York office.

Oxygen Media elevated Scott Lewers to VP/Multiplatform Program Planning and Acquisitions, effective immediately. Scott will now oversee the Oxygen Media program planning team in addition to planning and implementing long-term scheduling strategies across all platforms. Scott also takes the lead on the network’s acquisition strategy by purchasing all series and movie rights. Scott will report to Jason Klarman, GM.

Kathryn Szumowski was hired by Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.) in the role as Senior Media Director/Turner Media Group, the company’s internal media group. Kathryn will oversee digital media planning for all of Turner’s domestic networks and will further be in charge of non-digital media planning for CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Turner Sports. Based in Atlanta, Kathryn reports to Dennis Camlek, VP/Strategic Media Planning, Turner Media Group.

Full-service advertising agency, Dailey tagged Matt Stefl as SVP/Director of Planning where he will spearhead the agency’s communications planning practice. Based in Los Angeles, Matt will report to Bruce Miller, CEO. Previously, Matt worked for Fraser Communications in L.A. as Director/Strategic Planning and Research. 

Grey Group promoted Amy Tunick to the position of President/Alliance, the entertainment and lifestyle marketing agency of New York-based Grey Group. Amy replaces John Eckel who left the agency.

Bob Ramsey announced he is stepping down from his position as VP/GM of Tribune-owned FOX affiliate, KTXL/Sacramento effective today. Bob has been with Tribune Broadcasting for 17 years. Following his departure, Bob plans on travelling, relaxing and enjoying life.   Bob — all the very best to you and stay in touch!

MSNBC.com hired Vaughn Ververs as Political Editor to lead the website’s political and election coverage in addition to supervising a group of web journalists based at NBC News’ Washington, D.C. bureau. Vaughn joins from POLITICO where he served as Senior Editor.

David Shaye joined Evolution Media as Director/Development. David, formerly an independent producer, will report to Alex Baskin, Head/VP Development.

Rick Goralnick takes on a new position at Richard Leeds International as VP/Licensing and Marketing. Rick will be in charge of character, brand and personality license acquisitions, marketing and public relations in addition to indentifying new sales avenues. Previously, Rick was with Marvel Entertainment as Director/Licensing.

Later — John
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