Cynopsis: Classified
Advantage
08.31.10
Good morning – it’s Tuesday, August 31, 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.
Apple offers a wonderful service as a compliment to their iBooks: you can download free samples of any book you are interested in. The hope being, if you like it, you’ll buy it. But after reading the first chapter of a book, if you don’t like it, what are the chances you’ll continue reading?
Same thing with a resume, only more so. If you do not hook the reader with the first couple of sentences, your resume is tossed.
The opening “statement” of your resume is crucial, and will usually determine whether or not the complete resume is read.
Objectives on a resume are outdated. The newer preferred method is a profile on top of your resume page.
An objective explains what you want; a profile describes what you have to offer.
A well written profile will address approximately three key attributes that will interest the employer.
A profile serves as a summary of why the employer should hire you.
When writing a profile, make sure you use the same vocabulary that is used in the classified ad for the position.
As with anything written or while preparing for an interview, plan everything from the viewpoint of the employer. Solve their problems with your answers.
Profiles are job specific. One does not fit all.
Your profile should include any relevant information that sets you apart from other candidates–for example, if you have a graduate or law degree.
Some experts suggest a profile as long as eight sentences, others suggest keeping it to a maximum of four.
Some see the profile as almost a checklist for the employer. Without using dates or specifics, list in sentence form your qualifications fulfilling the needs of the employer. Determine those needs by carefully reading the classified ad.
After reading about resume profiles, one has to wonder why we all wasted time on writing objectives. The common theme throughout the entire job seeking process is simple: determine what the employer wants, and give it to them. Anything else is essentially, immaterial.
Next week: Better Advice on What is Your Greatest Weakness?
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] .
I don’t know about you, but watching Denis Leary in Rescue Me makes me downright uncomfortable! Don’t get me wrong, his performance is outstanding. It’s the loneliness of his character that has me so unsettled. Do you ever feel that your computer is your “Cousin Jimmy” (the ghost of his cousin who he talks to)?
Most people pursuing a career in the entertainment industry think their only option is to do it alone. They sit in front of their computer or their phone, maybe say a good morning to their pet if they have one, and then decide if this is the moment that they are going to write that e-mail, maybe make that call, or go do some laundry maybe watch TV.
In successful companies the CEOs and/or Presidents have plans/projections for the year. They hold quarterly, monthly, or weekly meetings to check in with their staff to see how the actions being taken are affecting their plans/projections. There is ACCOUNTABILITY.
Guess what? You are the CEO of your company. When you try and build a company on your own there is no accountability, unless like Tommy Gavin your dead cousin comes back to haunt you when you’re not focused. And are you really going to listen to your “ghosts” when you decide to watch TV instead of making that important business call? Really. Who’s going to know?
The better questions is: who’s going to get the job that you missed out on because you were watching TV while someone else was making the important business call? Are you tired of waiting to be rescued? Are you ready to find a community who will become the “staff of your company?” The answers are YES and YES, and it’s time to take action!
Are you more uncomfortable than comfortable with taking action for your business? If so, like Tommy, you can be RESCUED! You don’t have to do it alone, but you must be willing to reach out. Remember Mister or Ms CEO, how you treat your business will determine the speed at which results happen and the quality of your career relationships and jobs.
Jessica Sitomer,The Greenlight Coach,is a top Entertainment Industry Speaker and Coach and is the author of And…Action! Powerful, Proven, and Proactive Strategies to Achieve Success in the Entertainment Industry. To learn more about her, visit, www.TheGreenlightCoach.com .
If you have any specific questions you’d like our Experts to address, please email them to me, John Cox at [email protected].
During tough times like these, when a company is cutting back, is it better to try and stay anonymous or should I strive to be noticed?
What is needed these days is a shift in context. Staying anonymous or striving to be noticed are notions from the past and focused on the attitude of “what’s in it for me.” Not that “we” don’t matter anymore but times and attitudes are changing. Many organizations are re-evaluating what is working and what isn’t. They are looking toward sustainability. Words like authenticity, integrity and possibility are becoming the status quo. What is needed now are people who are willing to be a contribution and consider how they can make a difference that will carry into the future. If we think from this context, ultimately our careers will be incredibly more successful as well as satisfying.
I just got hired and my new boss asks me to call him by his first name, but I have noticed that others do not. Should I do what he says or should I follow what other employees do?
Yes, no, maybe? This is a tough one. I don’t think there is a “right” answer. First, thank him for his generosity. Then, if you could come from a place of true curiosity versus worry or concern, you could ask him directly if he has asked that of others. Maybe he has and they don’t listen. Maybe he hasn’t – then from the same place of curiosity, you could ask why not?
Kristen Moeller is a nationally known coach, speaker, radio show host and author of the best selling book, “Waiting For Jack.” www.waitingforjack.com
Have a question for our experts? Send it to [email protected]
Vice President, Brand Activation 119907BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/
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formulate and execute the strategic direction for the Sales Team, targeting prospects and incentivizing the Sales Team to acquire a broad array of strategic relationships for this IAC business
Director, Sales
IAC
NYC NY
http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?c=qUY9VfwG&cs=9ze9VfwB
identifying, creating and executing media announcements and feature stories across all mediums
PR Manager/Publicist
Connected Ventures
NYC NY
http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?c=qUY9VfwG&cs=9ze9VfwB
own all new product development initiatives: mobile, editorial, social and ad products; collaborate with technology team to manage development cycle
Director, Product
The Daily Beast
NYC NY
http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?c=qUY9VfwG&cs=9ze9VfwB
work independently to fulfill day-to-day research requests from sales with web analytics, syndicated and primary research to support advertising and marketing efforts
Market Research Manager / Director
IAC Advertising
NYC NY
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managing and executing specific aspects/work streams with strategic consulting projects and web development efforts
Manager, Strategy (Contract)
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4352
demonstrates bigger picture understanding of client’s marketing strategy and can communicate how current data insights/tactics associate with longer-term strategy objectives
Account Manager 7591
Razorfish
NYC NY
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7591/job
act as lead producer on projects, as assigned by Executive Producer
Digital Producer (Online/Mobile), MTVN International
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /
developing global reports and providing insights about our online and TV kid/teen audience to the corporate MTVNI team
Sr. Research Analyst
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /
respond to media proposals with detailed media plans with accurate pricing & impressions
Digital Sales Planner
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /
oversee relationships with key senior US programming, scheduling and production teams to ensure effective roll out of all US content across all platforms, including digital
Senior Director, Programming & Content Management, Nick International
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /
plan, write, produce, and supervise the editing of updates for MTV News
Segment Producer
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /
serve as first point of contact from Digital Media & Marketing Sales team in response to client and agency RFP’s
Manager, Media & Marketing Digital Creative: Nickelodeon Kids
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /
serve as first point of contact from Digital Media & Marketing Sales team in response to client and agency RFP’s
Manager, Media & Marketing Digital Creative: Nickelodeon Parenting/Preschool
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /
define new product requirements, product enhancements & feature sets in line with industry and competitive best practices and brand needs
Manager, Product Development, Publishing Platform
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /
support the identification, building of sales proposals, pitching, and development of deep relationships with accounts based on established criteria
Sales Service Executive
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /
develop the trade marketing strategies for NICK’s top retail accounts
Vice President Retail Marketing, Nickelodeon/Viacom Consumer Products
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /
primary liaison on Leading sites within the Lifestyle Group including: MyRecipes.com, MyHomeIdeas.com
Sales Development Manager -Lifestyle Group 119908BR
Time Inc
NYC NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/
works with Executive Producers to supervise the progress of writers, producers, editors and other personnel through the production process of all programming
Associate Producer, Current Prog & Specials 119914BR
Turner Broadcasting
NYC NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/
creating breaking news copy; updating, editing and revising show copy already written and dealing with copy changes throughout the morning and the live broadcast
GMA Newswriter 261111
Disney ABC Television Group
NYC NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html
source, evaluate and execute new media buying and partnership opportunities through display and data channels
Media Buyer FIM20462
Fox Audience Network
NYC NY
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html
multi-skilled director responsible for directing on or more hours of programming
Director, MSNBC 1240704
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /
creating, producing and supervising segments for Countdown
Cable Primetime Senior Producer 1238286
NBC Universal
NYC NY
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providing strategic and analytical guidance in support of sales, marketing, and platform performance
Telemundo Local Media Research Manager 1252455
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /
helping to build the pipeline of entry-level talent for the business
Campus Relations Specialist 1252222
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /
develop and execute on global strategy for expatriate management
Global Mobility Manager 1253154
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /
preparation of all executive ad-hoc reports and responses to queries as well as executive census files
Executive Compensation Program & Operations Manager 1253143
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /
identifying top tier talent for, maintaining proactive sourcing activities and ensuring qualified and diverse applicant pools are identified while partnering with Human Resources, Diversity and hiring managers
Talent Acquisition Recruiter – Corporate Functions 1253124
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /
key role in driving operational excellence, supporting new growth opportunities, and ensuring strong controllership across the different businesses
USA FP&A Manager 1253774
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /
define, communicate, train and maintain processes for sales strategy and reporting
Director of Finance and Planning 1253457
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /
straight cut video and work with editors when needed
Video Producer 1253317
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /
assist segment producer with varying projects
Associate Producer 1253297
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /
manage the day-to-day operations of the sales planning team
Sales Planning Manager, iVillage 1253207
NBC Universal
NYC NY
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providing outstanding client serve that becomes the standard of the station and meet specific monthly local revenue goals
Account Executive 261144
Disney ABC Television Group
Waltham MA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html
provide strategic promotional/marketing, sales and operational support for the station
Promotion Manager 260979
Disney ABC Television Group
Waltham MA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html
develop peak efficiencies in personnel development, facilities and staffing requirements of specific operations areas
Supervisor of Production Operations 261054
ESPN
Bristol CT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html
lead the full scope of producing activities of the division of producers, editors, talent and other professionals charged with creating content for distribution across online and mobile screens
Senior Director, Digital Media Video 261040
ESPN
Bristol CT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html
works with the Creative Director/Associate Creative Director and department team to develop concepts for interactive client advertising campaigns, web sites and new business proposals and presentations
Sr. Copywriter 7673
Razorfish
Philadelphia PA
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7673/job
establish a timeline and assign responsibility to the appropriate team members for the delivery of the components of the submission
Manager Regulatory Review 7676
Razorfish
Philadelphia PA
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7676/job
establish a timeline and assign responsibility to the appropriate team members for the delivery of the components of the submission
Senior Manager Regulatory Review 7677
Razorfish
Philadelphia PA
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7677/job
effectively coordinate and provide support for marketing campaigns for new acquisition, retention and customer loyalty
Marketing Specialist 34645
Cox Communications
Chesapeake VA
www.cox.com/CoxCareer/
provide technical accounting consultation and guidance to corporate departments and field locations
Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting 34644
Cox Communications
Atlanta GA
www.cox.com/CoxCareer/
responsible for overall quality of resulting deliverable
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Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
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crafting various forms of news stories including, voiceovers, package tosses, opens and teases
Writer 119936BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/
financial responsibility over all revenue and expenses related to the business (P&L responsibility)
Sr Director, Business Operations – NASCAR.com 119912BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/
produce high-quality digital products including shooting and editing videos, creating motion graphics, producing pre rolls, and maintaining/organizing videos within accounts in Brightcove
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Bonnier Corporation
Orlando FL
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execute mobile marketing campaign set-up, programming, monitoring and reporting
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Vibes
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Direct Sales – Head of Agency/Consumer Brands Vertical
Vibes
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developing and executing new business opportunities as well as growing existing accounts
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thoughtequity MOTION
Chicago, Los Angeles, New York & Tokyo
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sets the tone for all other producers and enforce station and network on-air policies
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ESPN Radio
Chicago IL
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html
sells local, regional, or national advertising on cable networks to produce revenue for Cox Media and achieves monthly, quarterly, and annual budget goals
Media Consultant 34638
Cox Communications
Oklahoma City OK
www.cox.com/CoxCareer/
own the schedule and scope of the product and responsible for tracking the overall progress of the team
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DIMG
Salt Lake City UT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html
own a significant portion of a product schedule and track the progress of the team
Development Manager/ Project Manager 261067
DIMG
Salt Lake City UT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html
fulfill client campaign planning, execution, management and analysis
Account Manager 7256
Razorfish
Seattle WA
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7256/job
lead the charge in selling Search Engine Marketing services to small and medium sized local businesses
Online Advertising Outside Sales
CityGrid Media
Los Angeles CA
http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?c=qUY9VfwG&cs=9ze9VfwB
create, manage, and analyze paid search campaigns across multiple search engines to ensure acquisition and conversion goals are met
Online Marketing Manager, Search (SEM, PPC)
Match.com
Los Angeles CA
http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?c=qUY9VfwG&cs=9ze9VfwB
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Director, Web Original Studio 5567BR
CBS Interactive
Los Angeles CA
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129
take lead responsibility for relationships with certain labor unions
Vice President, Labor Relations 1253161
NBC Universal
Universal City
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /
delivering Sales revenue and for developing new advertisers for our station’s multi-platform properties
Account Executive Business Development 1246115
NBC Universal
Burbank CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /
manages the technical aspects of direct-to-consumer video platform projects on a day-to-day basis ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery for the projects
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Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/
drive the product vision for community and user generated content for a mom-focused portfolio of sites at a major media company
Senior Product Manager 261093
DIMG
North Hollywood CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html
scheduling, phones, coordinating travel, handling expense reports, reading incoming material, setting network and studio pitches
Executive Assistant, Comedy Development 6208BR
CBS Studios
Studio City CA
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129
researching online content specific to a “Games & Gadgets” online channel
Spike Channel Producer
MTV Networks
Santa Monica CA
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /
create and build awareness of the CA Connection brand, including development of materials to educate internal and external stakeholders and clients
CA Connection Sales Specialist 1252768
NBC Universal
San Diego CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /
shoot, gather, assemble and explain information on all kinds of local and national news stories
Reporter – Multimedia Journalist 6305BR
CBS Television Stations
San Francisco CA
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129
fulfill client campaign planning, execution, management and analysis
Account Manager 7472
Razorfish
San Francisco CA
http://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/7472/job
works with discipline leads in creative, online media, engineering, and business development to formulate marketing strategy for new business presentations, lead project teams, create marketing briefs, develop new analytical models, and nurture departmental relations
Director, Strategy (Contract)
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4382
ATTENTION JOB RECRUITERS FOR THE TELEVISION AND ADVERTISING INDUSTRY – send us your contact information so we can begin to build a database for referrals. We get people all the time around the country asking us for names of local recruiters. Help us out – send us your contact information, name, company, address, phone, email and fax. NY and LA are great, but we also need names of firms in Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, DC, and elsewhere. We have people to send you! Email your info to [email protected].
JOB OPENING: SR CREATIVE DIR/AETN/LA: Manage crtve tm w/ cncpt mktg cpgns fr LT; develop on-air promos/spts;3-5yrs mktg cpgn lnch exp;2yrs mgr exp https://www.abso.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=618&JobDetail=78164 (9/4)
JOB OPENING: MKTG COORD/LITTLE PIM/NYC: www.littlepim.com Rsrch/execute mktg efforts, working closely w/ Chief Mktg Off, Sales Dir & Pres. Resp: social ntwrkg initiatives. 3+yrs mkt exp & multi tasker. Res/CV: [email protected] (9/4)
JOB OPENING: STAFFING MGR/Cablevision/NYC: Must have bachelors in HR or related, 5+ yrs hi vol recruiting exp, work in fast paced enviro w/ proven success using creative recruiting tactics. Visit: www.Cablevision.jobs , Req #11848BR (9/4)
JOB OPENING: VP, PROJECT MANAGEMENT/Scripps Networks/NY or TN: 7+yrs exp in digital industry, leading project mgmnt teams, strategy/methodology, technically driven, media a plus. Apply online www.scrippsnetworks.com req ID 1176 (9/3)
JOB OPENING: BRDCST TRAFF MGR/Media Storm Media & Mktg agency/Norwalk CT or NYC: Sprvs sched’g, monitoring & tracking of brdcst materials for agency accts. Proactive/resourceful & Work in busy envir a must. Res: [email protected] (9/3)
JOB OPENING: DIGITAL PLNR/Media Storm Media & Mktg agency/Norwalk CT or NYC: Plan strategy for digital media plans & oversee all plan’g/buying activities. 2yrs+ digital / online media. Res: [email protected] (9/3)
JOB OPENING: STRATEGIC PLNR/Media Storm Media & Mktg agency/Norwalk CT or NYC: Plan strategy for media plans & oversee all plan’g/buying activities.Create/present media recom to internal staff. 1+yr exp. Res: [email protected] (9/3)
JOB OPENING: SPRVSR, STRATEGIC PLAN’G/Media Storm Media & Mktg agency/Norwalk CT or NYC: Mng dvlpmnt of prgrm strat & analyses.Mng assigned accts includ mngmnt ind knwldg, 4+yrs mng exp. Res: [email protected] (9/3)
JOB OPENING: STRATEGIC BUYER, BRDCST/Media Storm Media & Mktg agency/Norwalk CT or NYC: Dvlp strats for TV media plans & oversee all plan’g/buying activities.2 yrs+ of media buying thruout mult US mkts. Res: resumes@ mediastorm.biz (9/3)
JOB OPENING: STRATEGIC BUYER/MEDIA EXC/Media Storm Media & Mktg agency/Norwalk CT/NYC: Plan strats for media exch plans. Oversee plan’g/buying & exec activities.2yrs nat’l media buying exp & nat’l cable negs. resumes@ mediastorm.biz (9/3)
JOB OPENING: MGR, SYFY PROGRAM RESEARCH/NBC Universal/Syfy/NYC: 4 years media research experience.Proficient w/audience data systems i.e. Npower & Galaxy. www.nbcunicareers.com (job #1249936) (9/3)
JOB OPENING: NEW BIZ DEV/NY: Strategize/sell branded projects in all formats (TV, online, mobile, gaming) for a top non-fiction prod company. Sales, branded exp & rolodex of contacts a must. Mktg a +. Resumes: [email protected] (9/2)
JOB OPENING: MNGNG DIR, ORIG PRGRMG/DALLAS: Oversee orig prgrmng Vertical Div. BA deg; 10+ yrs ind exp w/ emphasis on prod/creative project mngmnt. 4yrs mngmnt exp. Info/apply: http://amspictures.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-101153.html (9/2)
JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/NBC/NYC: NBC Local Integrated Media oversees the digital efforts including 10 city websites and new franchise. Must have digital sales exp. Apply@ www.nbcunicareers.com Job#1249972 (9/2)
JOB OPENING: MARKETING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/Hallmark Channel/New York: 3 yrs exp supporting senior execs w MS Office proficiency. See full posting and apply @ www.hallmarkchannel.com (8/31)
JOB OPENING: BROADCAST OPERATIONS COORDINATOR – TEMPORARY/Hallmark Channel/Studio City: 3 yrs exp in broadcast network operations w MS Office proficiency. See full posting and apply @ www.hallmarkchannel.com/jobs (8/31)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR-OFFICE of PRES/DISNEY CHANNEL WW/BURBANK: Facilitates Pres vision/priorities via coord of info, comms, resources. Bridge btwn Pres & bus leaders. Min 5 yrs media exp; MA/MBA+ www.disneycareers.com Req 259638 (8/31)
JOB OPENING: PROMO SCHEDULING SUPERVISOR (E!/STYLE): Job respons. include overseeing scheduling of promo inventory for networks & managing two schedulers. Proficiency in VCI & GRiP-it is desired. Apply [email protected] (8/31)
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].
FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: Be a part of CONAN O’BRIEN’s NEW TBS SHOW from the start! Looking for hard-working, initiative-taking go getters at least 3days/week. Resume/cover letters to [email protected] (9/3)
FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: A fast-paced boutique ent PR firm/NYC: Seeks smart, hard-working & reliable self starter. Starts Sept thru fall semester &, possibly, beyond. Jr/Sr only. Resume/cover letter: [email protected] (9/1)
Hallmark Channels, owned and operated by Crown Media Holdings, Inc., named Seema Patel as Director/Pricing and Planning. Seema will work closely with Kristen Roberts, SVP/Pricing and Handling, to create pricing and inventory strategies in support of short-term ad sales goals. Seema will have further responsibility over liability, inventory, planning and year-end projections for Hallmark Channels’ sales group and will supervise reporting for the department. Based in New York, Seema will report to Kristen Roberts.
Former Starcom MediaVest SVP/Media Director, Jason Lim was hired by MediaCom in the newly-created position as Managing Partner/Director of Direct Response Marketing. Jason is charged with creating the agency’s direct response practice for all media and to head MediaCom’s DIRECTV account team. Jason will also work in tandem with the core implementation team at GroupM managed by Marion Murphy, President, GroupM Direct. In his role, Jason will report to Euan Jarvie, COO, MediaCom U.S.
Andrea Ching was bumped to SVP/Marketing and Promotions with Turner/SI Digital. Previously, she held the position of VP. Andrea’s scope includes promotions, sales development and marketing for Turner’s roster of brands consisting of TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, NASCAR.com and NBA.com as well as others. Based in New York, Andrea reports to Walker Jacobs, EVP, Turner/SI Digital.
AMC tapped Nancy Kane Leidersdorff as VP/Media Planning where she will head AMC Programming’s Media Planning unit for AMC, AMC HD, AMC Canada and AMC Canada HD. Based in New York, Nancy will report to Tom Halleen, SVP/Programming and Scheduling. Nancy was previously with Nickelodeon Networks as VP/Media Planning in the Programming Department.
Al Ovadia joins Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Entertainment as CMO. With 20 years of experience in the areas of television, marketing and licensing, Al had previously worked as EVP at Sony Pictures Consumer Products among other appointments.
Entertainment Studios, Inc. promoted Terence Hill to COO to oversee the company’s daily operations and corporate strategy encompassing all legal and finance functions. Terence has been with Entertainment Studios since 1998.
ABC News hired Michael Falcone to begin mid-September as Deputy Political Director/Political Reporter and “The Note” Author. Michael joins from The Huffington Post where he was political editor. Additionally, ABC News upped Zachary Wolf as Deputy Political Director/Digital Political Editor. Both announcements were made by Amy Walter, ABC News Political Director.
Direct response media buying agency, Media Stream Direct hired Sean Bartyzel as VP/Business Development. Sean’s scope will include increasing the company’s client base in addition to supervising the Customer Relationship Management for current and potential clients among other duties.
Beginning this Monday, Ronald Verberg joins Universal Pictures International Entertainment (UPIE) as GM/Universal Pictures Benelux. Ronald will be based in Amsterdam, reporting to Pauline Grimaldi d’Esdra, Regional Managing Director for France and Benelux.
Music Choice tagged Mike Corry as Director/Advertising Sales where he will work with all facets of the company including SWRV, VOD and Music Channels. Before this appointment, Mike was an AE with Comcast Networks.
Linda Jackson takes on the new position as Group Account Director at BIG Communications in the West Coast territory, overseeing clients based in Southern California such as Allergan and Amgen. BIG Communications is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Meredith Corporation and is part of Meredith Integrated Marketing. Most recently, Linda served as SVP/Group Account Director at McCann Erickson Worldwide Advertising in Los Angeles.
Paul Montoya was elevated to President/Media Sales at CBS Television Distribution (CTD) to head three sales offices in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Paul will manage the national ad sales for all CTD series such as Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil, Rachael Ray, The Doctors and many more. Paul will additionally oversee integrated marketing, inventory management and revenue forecasting. Paul is based in New York and replaces retiring Steven Hirsch in this position.
Beginning September 7, Perry Simon takes on the new position as GM/Channels with BBC Worldwide America. Perry will oversee the growth strategy and overall direction of BBC America, BBC America HD, VOD, BBCAmerica.com and future content distribution platforms for the company’s US operations. Based in New York, Perry will report directly to Herb Scannell, President, BBC Worldwide America. Prior to this appointment, Perry was Chief Content Officer at Sezmi Corp. since its start-up in 2006.
Cream Productions tapped Amy Manchester Borg as Co-Director/Development. In her new role, Amy is charged with increasing Cream’s US broadcast client base and will be integrally involved with creating the company’s slate of factual series and specials. Amy will report to company Founders Christopher Rowley and David Brady and working closely with Co-Director Jenn Kuzmyk Ruch. Amy is also stepping in for Co-Director/Development Yasmine Abbasakoor who is now on maternity leave.
Jane Buckwalter advances to Director/Content Operations at WNET.ORG, the parent of public television stations THIRTEEN and WLIW21. In her new position, Jane will work in tandem with Stephen Segaller, VP/Content to align the operations relating to production for WNET.ORG’s three subsidiaries: THIRTEEN, WLIW21 and Creative News Group. Jane’s previous job within WNET.ORG was Senior Project Manager where she supervised several THIRTEEN-produced series such as American Masters and Great Performances. Additionally, WNET.ORG hired Harry Forbes as Senior Publicist in the company’s Communications Group. Harry will manage publicity campaigns for THIRTEEN’s national and local arts productions including Great Performances, Great Performances at the Met, SundayArts and Reel 13.
Chicago-based Towers Productions, LLC moved Mike Schmiedeler to the position as VP/Development and Executive Producer. Mike will have oversight on program origination as well as editorial. Mike has been with Towers Productions since 1999, most recently as Managing Director.
Englewood, CO. Kevin fulfills affiliate deals on behalf of carriage and distribution of Starz and Encore premium content services by MSOs and DBS providers. He reports to Richard Wayadorf, SVP/Business and Legal Affairs, Distribution.
BIRD, a full-service branding agency based in Hollywood, hired Brian Yetwin as AE. Previously, Brian was a Senior AE/Senior Copywriter with Iconisus in Los Angeles.
Later — John
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