A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM IFC + SUNDANCE

Cynopsis: Classified Advantage

04.28.09

Good morning – it’s Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 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.

In talking with some headhunter contacts, there is one piece of advice that seems particularly useful but oft times forgotten. Prepare for your interview by understanding the interviewer’s agenda. Each interviewer has their own unique way of assessing potential employees, but their core concerns are universal. What every interviewer wants to determine is: do you have the ability for the job, can you manage people, how well do you relate to people, are you a leader or a follower, are your strengths in line with the company’s goals, and what is your growth potential. Make sure all these questions are answered in a positive manner to make the most of your opportunities.

It is a common practice for an interviewer to ask an uncomfortable question simply to see how you respond. “What if I told you you’re doing very poorly so far in this interview?” At this point words become secondary to your actions. Are you flustered or do you remain composed? Is your answer aggressive or do you remain confident and calm? “If that is the case, Mr. Interviewer, I hope I can persuade you otherwise. I feel my experience, personal qualities and enthusiasm to work here at Company X will make for a tremendous experience for all involved.” A thoughtful – and more importantly levelheaded – answer to this question can create a very favorable impression.

Cyn opsis: Classified Advantage is a work in dynamic progress, designed with our readers in mind. We welcome your feedback and will try to incorporate any suggestions into our weekly coverage.  And if you have any specific questions or topics of particular interest you’d like our Experts to address, please let me know!  You can reach me – John Cox – directly at [email protected].

A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM USA NETWORK

• USA is #1 in 2Q09 YTD – P18-49, P25-54 & Total Viewers

• More P18-49 than TBS (+30%), TNT (+37%) and FX (+83%)

• More P25-54 than TNT (+42%), TBS (+58%) and DISC (+98%)

• 1Q09 marked USA’s 11th consecutive quarter at #1 in P18-49

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research. Click here for the full source data

FIVE QUESTIONS TO ASK ON A JOB INTERVIEW

Asking savvy questions is the best, and sometimes only way for an interviewee to exert some control over the process. Cloaking efforts at steering the discussion in the garb of inquiries lets you remain the supplicant as interview etiquette requires yet still create opportunities to make your best case. Here are five questions you should try your best to ask in any job interview:

1. How would you define success for the holder of this position?

By expanding the discussion of the ideal candidate beyond just skills and experience and into outcomes and results you shift from objective factors, which may or may not help, to things you can define yourself, such as your past achievements.

2. What are you looking for this person to do for you?

This is a great question to ask if being interviewed by the individual to whom you may directly report. Bosses don’t really want subordinates who are successful; they want subordinates who help them succeed. Asking this signals your willingness to serve his or her interests, and provides insight into what your real job would involve.

3. How would you describe the culture of this company?

This is the alternative to the previous question for when you’re being interviewed by an HR person whose real goal is to find someone who will “fit in.” Once you get an answer you’ll be able to cast yourself as the perfect company man or woman.

4. What are the principle problems the company is currently facing?

Show you’re a natural born problem solver who just so happens to have the cures to the organization’s immediate ailments.

5. What are issues you see the industry confronting in the near future?

Not only are you answer to the company’s short term needs, but you’re also a visionary who’ll be an asset for years to come.

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 INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT (IME)

JOB OF THE WEEK …

OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST …

develop sales programs and marketing solutions
Marketing Manager
MSNBC
NYC NY
www.nbcunicareers.com

market innovative products and services
Senior Product Manager, Media Information
Muze
NYC, NY
[email protected]

development, execution, and tracking of research supporting sales efforts
Advertising Research Director
Google Inc.
NYC, NY
http://www.google.com/intl/en/jobs/

driving and managing revenue generating activities for the DOOH line of business
Director, Digital Out of Home Development
MTVNetworks
NYC, NY
https://jobhuntweb.viacom.com/jobhunt/main/jobhome.asp

other jobs available at NetShelter Technology Media
Director of East Coast Ad Sales-NYC, NY
Director of Ad Sales Western Regions-San Francisco
Publisher Account Executive-Toronto
Senior Agency Ad Sales Executive-Toronto
http://netshelter.net/company/careers/

launch new products and product enhancements
Director, Online Product Management
Waterfront Media
Brooklyn NY
http://www.waterfrontmedia.com/wfm-careers.aspx

developing new business and growing existing accounts
Digital Sales Manager
New England Sports Network
Watertown, MA
https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=269955

develop Social Media product offering to be integrated with SEO services
Social Media Specialist
Razorfish
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.razorfish.com/#/careers

recruitment advertising, internet, print and out-of-home background preferred
Media Buyer
CACI
Baltimore MD
[email protected]

effective prospecting for new business, polished presentation skills
Advertising Account Executive
Salem Web Network
Any State
[email protected]

new business development, maintaining existing accounts and meeting revenue budgets
Account Executive (FS South/SportSouth)
Fox Sports
Atlanta GA
http://www.foxcareers.com

2 jobs, sells local, regional, or national advertising on cable networks
Account Executive
Cox Communications
Northern VA
Baton Rouge, LA
www.cox.com/CoxCareer/

selling sponsorships and local spot advertising
Account Executive (FSN – Florida)
Fox Sports
Sunrise FL
http://www.foxcareers.com

oversee all programming operations with focus on overall look and feel of channel
Editorial Director
Plum TV
Miami Beach FL
http://www.plumtv.com/jobs.html

must have working relationships with all of the top interactive agencies
Online Account Executives
Stardoll Entertainment, Inc.
Chicago, NY, LA
[email protected]

5 years experience with established rolodex
Entrepreneurial Interactive Media Sales
WhereTraveler.com
Chicago IL
[email protected]

plan, develop and execute multi-platform sales strategies
Senior Sales Professionals
Plum TV
Vail CO
http://www.plumtv.com/jobs.html

developing new business and growing existing accounts
Experienced Marketer
SM Entertainment USA
Los Angeles, CA
[email protected]

be the champion of thought leadership
Group Account Director
Resolution Media, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.resolutionmedia.com/inside-resolution-media/careers/index.php

interpreting sales and marketing data to create a targeted and effective media plan
Media Analyst
ConvergeDirect
Los Angeles CA
914-471-4456

negotiate, purchase and monitor media space
VP Media        
Fox Entertainment Group
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.foxcareers.com

knowledgeable in bidding, pre-production, shooting, recording and editing
Sr. Producer Long Form DRTV
Euro RSCG Edge
Los Angeles, CA
[email protected]

handle day-to-day publicity for high-rated syndicated television show
Publicist
CBS Television
Los Angeles, CA
www.cbscareers.com

assist in comprehensive media strategy development
Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration         
Warner Bros./Telepictures Productions Inc
Burbank, CA
www.warnerbroscareers.com

identify new partnership opportunities and assist in prioritizing, structuring, negotiating and closing distribution deals
Director, Business Development & Digital Distribution
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank  CA
www.warnerbroscareers.com

negotiate, purchase and monitor media space
Media Planner/Buyer
Cybercoders.com
Burbank, CA
http://cybercoders.com/Careers.aspx

coordinate online ad sales and promotional opportunities
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Hook TV
West Los Angeles  CA
[email protected]

oversee media spending with affiliates
Vice President, Media and Consumer Promotions
CBS
Santa Monica, CA
www.cbscareers.com

drive key initiatives around hosted multiplatform advertising solutions
Senior Product Manager, VOD
BlackArrow
San Mateo CA
http://www.blackarrow.tv/company/careers.html

coordinate deal strategies and execution with key stakeholders
Vice President, Business Development
CNET Networks
San Francisco, CA
https://careers.cnetnetworks.com/joblist.html

Sources: CareerCast, Spots n Dots, B&C, MediaPost, Ad Age, iMedia Connection, indeed, Variety, iMedia Connection, Media Bistro, NBCU Careers, CBS Corporation, Fox Careers, Walt Disney

A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM LITTLE AIRPLANE

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JOB OPENING: DIR, OXYGEN PRGRM RSRCH/NY: Mng all top line & detailed analyses/ratings reporting, audience profiling, presentations & highlights covering Oxygen & its competitors. Visit: www.nbcunicareers.com using job# 1019442

JOB OPENING: DIR, BRAND MKTG/SPEED/NC: 10+ yrs exp in mktg/adv/social ntwrkg/brand pos/strategic initiatives. Must have exp with trad and nontrad media platforms. Resumes to: www.foxcareers.com ref: FNG15901

JOB OPENING: ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/MARATHON VENTURES, NY: Sale of short/long form direct response inventory. DR exp req. Sales or Buying exp req. Apply: [email protected]

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, ND&S/Hallmark Channel/Studio City: Increase distribution for Hallmark Channel & Movie Channel SD/HD. Min. 5 yrs. sales exp. See full posting & apply @ www.hallmarkchannel.com

JOB OPENING: SALES COORDINATOR/LA/Ent-Media research co: Complete admin support to bus devel team. Strong multi-tasking/project mgmt skills a must.  SalesForce exp a plus. http://www.epollresearch.com/corp/aboutus/careers.view

JOB OPENING: SR MGR, INTEGRATED MKTG /DISCOVERY/LA: TLC: Dvlp, execute integrated on-air ad sales partnerships. Mng relationships w/clients & agencies. Must have 7+ yrs on-air mkt exp. Apply: http://corporate.discovery.com/careers/ #8919

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR MKTG/The Sportsman Channel/NY, NY: Lead mktg team’s consumer awareness efforts & affiliate mktg. 5+ yrs exp in TV or digital media. Apply: [email protected]

JOB OPENING: VP AFFILIATE SALES/MKTG/The Sportsman Channel/Denver, CO: Lead sales & retention efforts in Western territory. 5+ yrs exp in cable television industry. Apply: [email protected]

JOB OPENING: DIR, OPERATIONS/TLC/LA: Strat/Ops/bus planning, dev. new business, partner w/CFO & execs., 5+ yrs bus. dev./tv prod. exp., MBA desired. Apply: http://corporate.discovery.com/careers/ #8836

JOB OPENING: SVP AD SALES (1) /NY-CGO-LA/ TV Network: 10+ Yrs Sales & Mgmt. Oversee all aspects of new, fast growing TV ntwrk ad sales effort. Emphasis on mgmt, new biz dev, growing existing biz. Med travel. [email protected]

JOB OPENING: MGR, INTL MKTG/PROGRAMMING/RCN CORP./Herndon, VA: Mng/execute Int’l mktg strategy initiatives; negotiate Int’l mktg plans; 5+yrs exp /Int’l mktg exp. Pref’d. Apply www.rcn.com & send resume to: [email protected]

JOB OPENING: INTERNET SALES DIR: Mng fast growing websites, mobile platforms. Train AE’s aspects of int. & dvlpmnt of results mktg campaigns. Proven track rec of int sales success media, mktg/sales. Ltr/res: [email protected] EOE

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, OUT OF HOME DEVELOPMENT/mtvU/NYC: 5+yrs exp w/Digital Out of Home Sales, Strg OOH contacts w/agencies and clients, Successful track record in building partnerships EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com

JOB OPENING: REV ANALYST/Univision Ad Sales/NY: Strong analytical/comm/Excel skills.Asst dir w/collection of info & dissemination of sales forecasts & other reports.Work w/all levels Sales/Sales Mngmnt. EOE Res: [email protected]

E-mail [email protected] or call Trish Pihonak at 203.926.9878 for rates and specs for Cynopsis Classifieds.

A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE from ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES

Island Def Jam Music Group elevated Gabriela Schwartz to Senior Director/Marketing where she will develop marketing and advertising plans, handle artist development and image strategy for the artists she is responsible for including Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Fall Out Boy among several others. Gabriela is based in New York.
 
Lenny Daniels advanced to the new position of EVP/COO with Turner Sports. In his new capacity, Lenny, who has been with Turner for 13 years, will now supervise all daily operations and strategic direction for Turner Sport’s linear and digital properties. He will be in charge of strategic planning and initiating business operations across all of Turner Sport’s brands including NBA, MLB, NASCAR and pro golf in addition to the various league websites and the jointly managed NBA Digital portfolio consisting of NBA TV, NBA.com, WNBA.com, D League.com and NBA LEAGUE PASS. Lenny will continue to be based in Atlanta, reporting directly to David Levy, president, Turner Sports and Turner Broadcasting Ad Sales. Furthermore, SVP/Executive Producer, Jeff Behnke; SVP/GM of NBA Digital, Bryan Perez; and SVP/Marketing and Programming, Jenny Storms will all now report directly to Lenny.
 
Former Weather Channel executive Rick Booth joins NESN, New England Sports Network as Director/Creative Services. At NESN, Rick will oversee the on-air broadcast design and visual focus on the network and will also manage the creation and execution of all branding and promotional materials.
 
Roger Goodman, long-time Director with ABC News is leaving his position as of May 1 to expand his own production company. Roger will continue to be involved with ABC News as a consultant. Throughout his career at ABC News, Roger has directed special events from war coverage, the millennium, the recent election night coverage to past Olympics.
 
Former National Geographic producer/writer/director, Chad Cohen starts at Discovery Studios as Executive Producer and becomes the first member of Discovery Studios’ internal Science Production Unit.

Sundance Channel named Sarah Barnett as EVP/GM, effective immediately. Sarah has been with the network since the latter part of 2005 and most recently served as SVP/Marketing.

Telemundo Communications Group tapped Borja Perez as VP/Integrated Solutions and Digital Media, effective immediately. In his new capacity, Borja will work with both Telemundo and mun2’s production studios to create integrated content for clients across all screens, in addition to managing Telemundo’s digital programming. Borja will report to Jacqueline Hernandez, COO, Telemundo and Peter Blacker, EVP/Digital Media and Emerging Businesses.

Priya Bandisode was promoted to VP/Strategic Development and Operations with National Geographic Digital Media (NGDM). In her new role, Priya will direct the strategic development and operations team that is charged with locating and executing business strategies designed to increase revenues for the unit. Priya will also focus on creating new relationships domestically and overseas to help further NGDM’s audience and reach.

Andy Taylor joins Entertainment Studios as EVP/Executive Producer of the company’s new 24-hour HD television network, ES.TV. Andy will manage all facets of production for ES.TV, one of six new HD television networks from Entertainment Studios launching on Verizon FiOS.

MTV Networks Latin America (MTVNLA) elevated CFO Juan Carlos “JC” Acosta to SVP where his position will now include Executive In Charge/Production. Juan will provide oversight for the networks co-productions across the brands MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr., working with studios, producers and corporate clients. In his role as SVP/CFO, Juan will continue to supervise the company’s financials in the areas of planning, reporting, accounting and compliance, treasury, billing and collections and tax for MTV, VH1 and Nickelodeon Latin America.

Tom Cerio moves to Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution (WBDTD) as EVP/Cable Sales, from his previous position as EVP/Program Distribution at HBO.  In his new capacity, Tom will head WBDTD’s newly restructured cable distribution team and will also supervise the licensing of all Warner Bros. Entertainment content, as well as selling theatrical films to broadcast television networks. Tom will report to Ken Werner, President, WBDTD. IMHO: Tommy Cerio … easily the best sales guy in the business.  Nicely done, Tommy, congratulations!

Horizon Media announced a slew of staffing changes:

• Oliver Maletz and Eva Kantrowitz were both elevated to EVP/Managing Partners in the brand strategy team. Both are located at the New York office and report to Bill Koenigsberg, CEO/President and Founder of Horizon Media.
• Kimberly Aiello was upped to SVP/Managing Director in the brand strategy group based in New York and Katy Ferguson was hired from Initiative as SVP/Managing Director.
• Stephen Hall was tapped as Managing Director/Business Development.
• In the national buying group, David Campanelli advanced to VP/Director of National Television where he reports directly to Aaron Cohen, EVP/Chief Media Negotiating Officer. Garth Tiedje was recruited as Director/National Broadcast coming from Busch Media Group, Inc.
• The out of home group added Anne Judge as Associate Media Director for the New York office. Asma Yousif-Walker also joined as Supervisor for the Los Angeles office, reporting to Jill Nickerson, VP/Director of out of home based in New York.
• Horizon Interactive employed Molly Sugarman as Director/Campaign Management and Amanda Betsold as Associate Media Director. Mary Shirley also recently was added to this group as Director/Client Services while Michelle Lawrence joined late 2008 in the role of Group Media Director where she reports to Donnie Williams, VP/Director of Digital Strategy.
• Horizon’s IT unit hired Steven Foundakos as VP/Information Technology away from J. Walter Thompson. Additionally, Jon Adams joined this group as Information Services Manager and both Jon and Steven report to Cliff Cree, CIO/SVP, Information Technology.

Lisa Barroso advanced to Senior Director/Network Distribution and Service with Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel while Tara Donnelly also was promoted to Senior Director/Consumer Marketing. Lisa is charged with securing distribution and optimal channel positions for both networks within 32 of the top 100 cable systems. Lisa also works closely with the ND&S team to sell the network’s holiday promotions and maintains relationships with affiliate partners at major MSOs falling in her territory. Based in Chicago, Lisa reports to Laura J. Lee, VP/Network Distribution and Service. Tara works in tandem with senior marketing management to create and execute cross-platform promotions for Hallmark Channel and supervises all facets of consumer media plans among other duties. Based in Los Angeles, Tara reports to Anthony White, SVP/Marketing.

Authentic Entertainment, Inc. established Authentic Digital designed to target syndication of its library titles and forging new revenues in the digital and branded entertainment content markets globally. Heading this new unit is Joe Cantwell as Managing Director. Based in Washington, D.C., Joe will also have a satellite operation at the company’s Burbank headquarters.

Metan Development Group LLC added Gordon Chu as VP/Business Development where he will head the company’s international and US business operations. Previously, Gordon was the Director/Business of Development for Live Nation.

Research consultancy firm Three tagged Andrea Mazie as EVP to develop and manage creative qualitative and quantitative studies involving the company’s clients.

Later — John
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04.28.09

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