Cynopsis: Classified

Advantage

12.20.11

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, December 20th, 2011, and this is your weekly issue of Cynopsis: Classified Advantage!

The holidays are upon us and for many, that mean times of joy and spending time with loved ones.  But for too many of us, way too many, it’s a time of despair.  Especially for those who despite endless attempts and tremendous effort, are still unemployed.

This time of year can be a nightmare if things aren’t going well, and seeing others so happy and involved in celebration only makes it worse. 

If you let it.

Sitting home, knowing that companies don’t hire during the Holidays and feeling sad and lost, it’s all so easy.  But if you are thinking or feeling that way, I’m telling you that you are wrong and things are not as bad as they seem.

First, take part in the all Holiday festivities you can, go sing songs, go dance the dances and most importantly, be with people, I promise, you’ll feel better.

Secondly, send out those resumes with wild abandon.  Because companies do hire during the Holiday season and because people think they don’t, your resumes will get more attention.

Everybody is really good at something, and average at most things.  Take stock in what you’re good at, and SELL IT!  You have to take stock in yourself because if you don’t, no one else will. 

You also have to forgive yourself.  That may sound strange but most people who have been unemployed over a year, feel guilt.  Forgive yourself.  There are people with law degrees looking to get hired at Walmart.  Forgive yourself.

No two days are alike, and tomorrow will be either better or worse than today.  But the secret is that most days, it’s up to you.

The Happiest of Holidays to you all.

Next Issue: Do’s and Don’ts for 2012

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].

OK this is a controversial one. Goodness me a lot of hot air and opinion and conformity and so-called best practice rules and heaven knows what else surround the topic of resumes. But still there are so many dreary, uniform, uninformative and obfuscatory resumes in the world.

I know, I know, you want to optimize your resume for search engines  well go ahead and do that and let the matching begin  good luck with that.  Let me know how it goes. 

But when there is going to be a human being involved, appeal to their humanity.  Most often they are looking not just for someone who can do the job but also for someone they can face running into at the salad bar.

They are looking for a person who can rock the job.  So be a person. Show some humanity in your resume so that the reader will think  this person has such great energy and passion.  They should get a feeling that you like what you do and are proud of your achievements.  They should want to meet you.  Wouldn’t that be nice?!

I’ve been asked whether it’s acceptable to write a summary for one’s resume in the first person or should it be in the third.  As far as I’m concerned the answer is whatever makes sense, feels comfortable and communicates what you want to communicate.  Here is the response I recently gave a senior executive who asked if it was acceptable for him to use the first person:

“It is acceptable to me. I believe it is more engaging to a reader – implies more passion and commitment on your part.  After all you are presenting yourself. It makes it more active, less passive.  Makes me feel there’s a person in there.”

The response from that executive was: “I think you nailed the issue: how will it be perceived? Historically i have always looked at it from the perspective that it’s just business, not personal. So I’ve always removed that kind of stuff… but then I haven’t been hitting it out of the park lately so it’s time to try something different.”

So don’t give in to conformity if that doesn’t convey who you are.  And do remember that if there is a person reading the resume then they are likely to be seeing very many almost identical resumes – all conforming to some imaginary set of rules.  Be the standout: whether in the first person or third, be the person who moves them to action.

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, journalism, 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.

How many jobs changes can one have before a red flag goes up?

No given number if otherwise your story makes sense.  But too many changes could make the reader’s head spin as she tries to figure you out.  As a hirer I would want to see that you have progressed.  I would want to see the relevance, the narrative, in your choices.  If it just looks like a lot of lateral, random or desperate moving I would probably reach for that red flag.  If I am hiring for the long haul, and you do seem to be the right choice for me, I will want to know why all the moves, and your story had better be good.  Not just from you but from references from your previous managers.

I haven’t had to update my resume in 10 years. What has changed?

A lot has changed  there’s lots to learn.  It is not just the resumes that have changed, but the job titles, channels and systems.  If you are in the media and entertainment sector, then almost everything has changed in the business, so you will probably have to describe your results, skills and experience in a different way from your 2001 resume.

The experience that was relevant 10 years ago may not be so today  so revisit all those old job descriptions and successes and reframe them to address the current conditions.  If they are about buggy whips or carbon paper, consider dropping them.

Put your resume on LinkedIn.  Investigate and understand the way search engines have changed the recruiting and resume field before you update.  They will be searching for key words and titles and brands, so make sure they are in there.

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]

---

A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE

---

JOB OF THE WEEK…

OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST…

responsible for the implementation and overall administration of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, capital appreciation plans, work-life employee programs, benefit policies and, in coordination with Comcast, health and welfare plans
Vice President, Benefits   2635BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

develop and execute comprehensive communications and media relations strategies to support Pro-IP initiatives
Vice President, Public Policy Communications   3834BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

responsible for financial analyst and compliance/controllership
Director, Programming Finance   3770BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

responsible for the successful delivery of large-scale client engagements and/or multiple smaller engagements for a single client
Manager, Engagement Management
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5165

create and refine dynamic custom sales promotions and sponsorships for major Fortune 200 advertisers
Ad Sales Marketing Manager
Current
NYC NY
http://current.com/jobs.htm

lead the evolution and expansion of its digital presence in the African American online space
Product Manager – Digital Media   106
BET Networks
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BET&cws=1&rid=106

oversee the development and execution of all content for BET Digital
Vice President, Digital Content   92
BET Networks
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BET&cws=1&rid=92

serve as the day-to-day site analytics representative for all BET Networks digital counterparts and third party vendors
Site Analytics Director   124
BET Networks
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BET&cws=1&rid=124

analyzes business opportunities, and develops and conducts competitive analysis
VP, Business Development
AppNexus
NYC  NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

work with the Product team to understand the value of new products in the pipeline and develop a complementary, comprehensive go-to-market plan
Commercialization Manager
AppNexus
NYC  NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

manage revenue recognition and monthly billing according to client’s contracts
Senior Accountant
AppNexus
NYC  NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

manage the delivery of all projects for Strategic Accounts
Senior Project Manager
AppNexus
NYC  NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

review, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements  including advertising services agreements, vendor agreements, license agreements, and data provider agreements
Legal Counsel
AppNexus
NYC  NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

manage the end-to-end, cross-functional sales process, including contract approvals, exception handling, hand-offs between sales and global services
Director, Sales Operations
AppNexus
NYC  NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

provide insight and leadership on how to scale a world class team and be the voice of the customer within our company
Director of Network Sales
AppNexus
NYC  NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

seek and build revenue by understanding the key drivers of advertising spend for each client
Account Director- Strategic Partnerships
AppNexus
NYC  NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

develop and implement the NFL’s fan marketing programs and key campaigns with a focus on NFL’s youth marketing strategy
Coordinator, Marketing & Fan Strategy  
NFL
NYC NY
http://www.nfl.com/careers/internships

leads the development of infrastructure strategy and architecture, service delivery standards, and procedures within the NFL Digital Media Group
Director of Infrastructure
NFL
NYC NY
http://www.nfl.com/careers/internships

identify, prioritize, and successfully implement new business opportunities
Director, New Business Development
NFL
NYC NY
http://www.nfl.com/careers/internships

ensure that critical account and bank reconciliations are performed monthly and that discrepancies are resolved on a timely basis
Senior Accountant
NFL
NYC NY
http://www.nfl.com/careers/internships

work with members of site, mobile and social teams to develop compelling custom marketing proposals that deliver on advertisers goals and objectives
Manager, Digital Creative Advertising
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

provide strategic creative direction and leadership to writers/producers/editors and graphic designers responsible for all on-air property promotion, image/branding, design and short-form work for the NickMom programming block
Vice President
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

represent VMN as the account lead for a variety of major distributors, both traditional and digital/online
VP Content Distribution
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

assist in leading the development of branded products for mobile phones, tablets and new platforms for Entertainment Group properties
Mobile Product Manager
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

interpret research to develop best in class sales presentations for ABC Family
Advertising Marketing Manager   11590BR
Walt Disney Corporation
NYC NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

work closely with ESPN Research department to understand and monitor the current state of soccer and baseball fandom, viewership and other forms of consumption
Associate Director, Sports Marketing   19049BR
ESPN
NYC NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

oversee the development, documentation and communication of media strategy as a subset of overall marketing strategy, as well as media planning/management for DTG’s self-produced shows and the approval of licensees’ media plans
Director, Media Strategy, Planning & Management   11995BR
Walt Disney Corporation
NYC NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

leads the relationship between business departments and IT through customer facing interactions
Lead Business Analyst   339BR
ESPN
NYC NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

work with the sales teams in US and Canada to develop BBC business in wholesale, retail and specialty accounts, including AEC, Hastings, PBS, Drug and Grocery
Associate Director – Sales and Licensing
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/jobs/

responsible for maintaining and growing revenue for BBC across our suite of web and mobile properties
Digital Account Executive
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/jobs/

preparation and review of television sales and acquisition contracts and amendments
Paralegal
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/jobs/

responsible for conceptualizing, writing, and producingcontent for Creative Services projects
Writer/Producer
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/jobs/

lead all technical development for Showtime’s authentication product, Showtime Anytime, and manage the product’s team of software developers and QA specialists
Sr. Director, Technical Development   10262BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

responsible for project management of mobile and tablet development projects for Showtime Digital Media
Mobile Project Manager   10357BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

Managing the S&S Adult and Audio business with Levy Home Entertainment
National Accounts Manager   10378BR
Simon & Schuster
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

translate business plans and strategies into concrete programs for solution delivery, enhancement, and support
VP, Solution Delivery – Finance   9777BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

responsibility for clearing titles and trademarks for both short-term use and major U.S. and international branding initiatives, and oversee the company’s global portfolio of trademark
Attorney, IP   112723
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

organize the timely planning and scheduling of Lifetime Movie Network (LMN) for approval by the SVP
Director – Scheduling   113794
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

oversee the strategic development of all assigned A and B level consumer marketing campaigns
Mgr Marketing   109795
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

senior affiliate sales attorney providing legal and strategic support for U.S., Canadian and Caribbean distribution of 10 A+E networks
Distribution Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs   103642
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

seek out and oversee innovative projects and partnerships that leverage the Teen Vogue brand and audience in the digital space
Digital Development Editor
NYC NY
Conde Nast
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

creating effective sales tools that position Glamour within the advertising marketplace
Senior Marketing Manager
NYC NY
Conde Nast
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

conceives, designs and produces branding, marketing and sales materials for Details Magazine and its advertisers
Senior Designer
NYC NY
Conde Nast
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

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

responsible for updating internal applications/databases related to programming changes on a daily basis
Strategic Planning Analyst
Turner Broadcasting
NYC NY
http://www.turner.com/careers/#/careers/job-search

working with the Marketing Director, devise and implement the UK & Eire digital marketing strategy encompassing all elements with key focus on media, social, website and search
Head of Digital Strategy   3806BR
NBCUniversal
London England
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

creating (text and design) external marketing materials to be in line with corporate messaging, target market, and solution offerings
Marketing Specialist   CONMSJG
IDG
Framingham MA
http://careers.idg.com/

idea development, story writing, editing and posting, staff and freelance editing, as well as freelance management in a fast-paced, rapidly changing online environment
Senior Editor, CIO.com   IDGESEMS
IDG
Framingham MA
http://careers.idg.com/

reporting and writing daily, short news analysis items, blog posts, feature articles and how-to content
Senior Writer, CIO.com   IDGESWMS
IDG
Framingham MA
http://careers.idg.com/

partner with HR Centers of Excellence and client groups to effectively design, implement, communicate, manage and enhance HR programs and initiatives
Director Human Resources   846BR
ESPN
Bristol CT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

develops a solid understanding of ESPN and departmental standard operating procedures for each sport; including break structure, formats and sales and operational guidelines
Commercial Operations Coordinator I   19822BR
ESPN
Bristol CT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

supporting financial modeling and analysis to support sales and marketing initiatives and drive controllership
Sr. Manager, Planning & Pricing   3355BR
NBCUniversal
Englewood Cliffs NJ
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

delivers standard Leadership learning curriculum and programs in manner which drives a consistent learning experience, a superior customer experience, and builds workforce capability
Leadership Development Professional
Comcast
Philadelphia PA
http://www.comcast-jobs.com/

identifies, confirms, and obtains participation from required cross-functional teams
Program Director Program Director
Comcast
Philadelphia PA
http://www.comcast-jobs.com/

responsible for the monthly closing of the books including journal entry preparation, journal entry review, and subsequent account analyses/reconciliations related to assigned products and/or departments
Analyst, Senior Financial    4998
National Geographic
Washington DC
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/jobs/

manages all deliverable requirements and schedule changes for assigned programs with National Geographic Television and Third Party production companies on behalf of the National Geographic Channels
Specialist, Production   4997
National Geographic
Washington DC
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/jobs/

manage localization projects with original game team and all central services partners
Global Distribution Project Manager   18350BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Chapel Hill NC
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

serve as a pricing and promotion expert reporting to the Executive Director of Discounting
Senior Analyst, Pricing   38964
Cox Careers
Atlanta GA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

responsible for the implementation and governance of the technology release management processes to improve the overall consistency, repeatability, predictability and quality of the technology deliveries
Sr Director – Change and Configuration Management   38934
Cox Careers
Atlanta GA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

provides leadership, direction and support, and assists in career development plans
Mgr Financial Analysis
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.turner.com/careers/#/careers/job-search

responsible for updating documentation, evaluating and testing the company s current internal controls and disclosure controls for all SOX significant processes
Senior, Financial Compliance
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.turner.com/careers/#/careers/job-search

prospect potential buyers, set up meetings, make presentations and close deals
Sales Account Exec
Plum TV
Miami Beach FL
http://www.plumtv.com/plum-tv/careers

responsible for the technical development, debugging, and delivery of best- in-class mobile applications
Mobile Application Software Engineer   8772BR
CBS Corporation
Ft. Lauderdale FL
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

determines and maintains the editorial “voice” and vision of programs, web and live events, including the style and “look and feel” of editorial content
SVP and Executive Editor   3850BR
NBCUniversal
Orlando FL
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

strategize and develop innovative digital marketing campaigns and new media initiatives for Universal Picture’s film slate that will help the studio develop into an industry leader
EVP Digital Marketing   3841BR
NBCUniversal
Orlando FL
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

develop and execute Vibes’ marketing communications strategy and programs to secure and maintain position as the most recognizable and highly regarded mobile CRM provider in the industry
Director of Marketing Communications
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/mobile_marketing_company/careers

own marketing strategy and execution to secure and maintain position as the most recognizable and highly regarded mobile CRM provider in the industry
VP of Marketing
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/mobile_marketing_company/careers

create innovative, best in class design concepts and templates for mobile marketing campaigns
Interaction Designer
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/mobile_marketing_company/careers

drive revenue through the development and execution of effective sales strategy, sales process and closing of new business contracts for mobile marketing solutions & platform sales
Group Sales Director, Mobile Solutions- Central Region
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/mobile_marketing_company/careers

devise and implement overall strategies for the FS Ohio regional sports network
Sr. Vice President & General Manager   FNG0000863
Fox Networks
Cleveland OH
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

provides strategic, executive leadership, and direction to Program Management function
VP, Project Management
Comcast
Englewood CO
http://www.comcast-jobs.com/

meets budgeted revenue goals on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
National Sales Manager
Comcast
Seattle WA
http://www.comcast-jobs.com/

developing and executing an implementation plan that will make customers amazingly successful with our real time ad platform solutions
Implementation Consultant
AppNexus
Seattle WA
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

oversee the development, delivery and operation of application, infrastructure and data hosting services, including system design and development, architectural fit and compliance, and resource schedules
Director, Cloud Services   6144BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Seattle WA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

content management and publishing, working toward an internal software-as-a-service suite for the provisioning and operation of category-leading websites such as Disney.com, ClubPenguin.com, Disney Channel Today, etc
Sr. Program Manager   18345BR
DIMG
Redmond WA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

targets and launches campaign ads and provides quality assurance for live ads
Ad Sales Analysis
Comcast
Los Angeles CA
http://www.comcast-jobs.com/

budgeting & estimating the costs for the various methodsof production & reporting them to Sr. Mgmt
VP, Production   FFE0000697
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

assists with the development and management of project budgets in their area of responsibility
SAN Manager   FFE0000294
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

act as a single point of contact for Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS)-Data Center Outsourced services
Director, Outsourced Services   FFE0000696
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

develop and standardize a process for production cost reporting; manage all accounting financial reporting against budgets
Director, Production Finance    FNG0000884
Fox Networks
, , Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

direct management of quality assurance, database, and project management groups along with technical execution, <, br> &, lt;, font face=”Verdana”>Senior Director of Engineering Operations   FNG0000802
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

work closely with department VP and Directors to develop, set and implement strategic priorities for the VMI and Supply Chain functions of the department
Manager, VMI   FFE0000630
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

work with the SVP and VP o, f, MPDM to support the department’s marketing efforts in, , the , , ,, , , Video on Demand and Synergy areas
Coordinator, Multi-Platform Distribution Marketing   FNG0000856
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

project manage advertiser campaign research on Hulu, from study design and inception through completion
Advertising Research Manager
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

serve as an early contact with our content partners to facilitate testing and ensure operational quality and consistent delivery
Content Operations Associate – Japanese Language Specialization
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

be an ambassador of the Hulu culture to all of our team members
HR Specialist
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

drive the product vision for Hulu’s advertising platform
Product Manager, Advertising Innovations
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

hold primary ownership at Hulu for using all means available to maximize audience and success for a group of original and exclusively licensed shows on Hulu.com and Hulu Plus
Show Lead – Original and Exclusive Programming
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

manage, build and mentor the West, Mid-West and East Coast Ad Operations teams
Senior Ad Operations Leader
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

track multiple inter-dependent projects originating in different time zones
Program Manager – International
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

responsible for the planning, reporting and analysis for various departments within the Studio Operations Group
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis   3055BR
NBCUniversal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

work with the Environment Lead Artist to create models for environments, props, and occasionally characters
CG Generalist – NEW CG Show in Development
MTV Networks
Burbank CA
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

evolve the ABC Family brand into an even more powerful brand by taking creative risks, initiating disruptive ideas, and developing and producing break-out marketing campaigns
Creative Director   18353BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

structure, negotiate and document agreements for “above-the-line” talent in all aspects of TV including movies, pilot/series
Director – Business Affairs   4322BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

provide ongoing brand management guidance and business counsel for divisional product and marketing initiatives
Manager, Brand Management   3245BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

responsible for supporting all aspects of production for the channel, consisting of original series, pilots, presentations, animation, events, stand up and facilitating adjacent digital studio projects
Sr. Director, Production
MTV Networks
Santa Monica CA
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

serve as the leader of NFL’s mobile business by representing the NFL’s mobile interests, both internally and externally
General Manager – Mobile
NFL
Culver City CA
http://www.nfl.com/careers/internships

manage programming of the NFL’s social media channels, including Facebook and Twitter.
Social Media Community Manager
NFL
Culver City CA
http://www.nfl.com/careers/internships

responsible for creating engaging, high-quality, creative for entertainment retailer websites and other applications that deliver on our customer’s business objectives
Creative Designer, Marketing Services   9522
Rovi Corporation
Playa Vista CA
https://jobs-rovicorp.icims.com/jobs/9522/job

ensure successful and timely product releases and business execution
Senior Program Manager   9510
Rovi Corporation
Santa Clara CA
https://jobs-rovicorp.icims.com/jobs/9510/job

assist in the development of segments, provide sharply focused background materials, fact check and otherwise assist in the editorial coverage of the 2012 political campaign
Researcher
Current
San Francisco CA
http://current.com/jobs.htm

assist with the creation of on-line visual designs including visual concepts, motion graphics, typography, video and immersive experiences, and logo and icon designs for the Internet and interactive platforms
Designer
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5144

manages small-to-medium projects from initiation through project completion.The Project Manager also leads the team through successful project delivery
Project Manager
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5094

oversees the day-to-day execution and operation of a team of marketing and analytical professionals that partner with sales and sales services
Manager, Marketing & Client Solutions   38388
Cox Careers
San Diego CA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, MEDIA AD SALES RESEARCH/NY-Warner Bros. Media Sales: (Syndication) strong analytical and presentation writing skills. Adept w/Nielsen systems, MRI and Simmons. Email: [email protected] RE: UCTC/128416BR (12/24)

JOB OPENING: SR. RESEARCH ANALYST/nuvoTV/LA: Nielsen rating analysis, collect/evaluate audience & market research data, 3+ years TV media research experience, familiar w/American Latino market+, EOE/M/F/D/AAP [email protected] (12/24)

JOB OPENING: MANAGING DIRECTOR CONTENT ENTERPRISES/Owings Mills MD: Responsible for production, development, funding, distribution and marketing. BA/BS: Mass Comm. or related field. Email Resume and cover letter with the title to: [email protected] (12/24)

JOB OPENING: VP, BUS & LEGAL AFFAIRS/RHI Entertainment/NYC: Neg. & draft documentation for variety of TV program/content. Knowledge of TV dev, prod & distrib. transactions. J.D. & 10 + yrs exp in the entertainment industry. CV & cover to: [email protected] (12/24)

JOB OPENING: SALES EXECUTIVE/RLTV/NY: Revenue goals, new bus development and sponsorship sales. Strong decision maker relationships, strategic, creative, 7+yrs direct selling experience. Send to [email protected] (12/24)

JOB OPENING: CLIENT SRVCS MGR/WN/Queens NY: Mng client prod launches; provide training, acct mgmt & strategic support for clients; 2-4 ys exp in client services, acct mgmnt, project mgt or sales support. Apply: [email protected] (12/23)

JOB OPENING: DIR, MULTICULTURAL DIG SALES/NBC News/NY: Lead Sales efforts on behalf of theGrio.com and our new English language Hispanic News Website 7 yrs exp. To apply, visit: http://www.nbcunicareers.com/search_nbc/ Job#3250BR (12/23)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network/LA: 1-2 yrs exp in TV Research, detailed oriented, knowledge of Star & NPower required. Apply at: http://careers.own.tv/ (12/23)

JOB OPENING: DIG. RSRCH ANALYST/LAS VEGAS: Track/analyze perf of company’s official website & digital dist. Proficient w/ Google Analytics. Exp w/ content mngmnt system reporting tools a +. More info/Apply to: www.ufc.com/jobs (12/23)

JOB OPENING: SALES ASSISTANT/LER/NY: Exp w/ Excel/Word/PowerPoint, DDS a +plus, work closely w/AE’s in all aspects of sales, Multi-tasker, Strong comm skills, Fluent in Spanish. Send resume to [email protected] (12/22)

JOB OPENING: MARKETING COORDINATOR/FOOD NETWORK/NYC: Assist 2 Marketing Managers w/all aspects of consumer/ brand partnerships marketing. 2+ yrs brand/media/entertainment industry exp req’d. Resumes: www.scrippsnetworks.com #2592 (12/22)

JOB OPENING: SOCIAL MEDIA COORD/The Hub/Burbank, CA: Temporary position. Salaried, no benefits. BA and writing samples req’d. This position will be the project coordinator for the network’s social media efforts. Apply: www.hubworld.com (12/22)

JOB OPENING: DIGITAL AE/BBC.com/NYC: Maintain/grow revenue on web/mobile proprties-BBC.com, BBC America.com, LonelyPlanet.com. 3+ yrs exp w/ client & agncy contcts. News exp, a +. www.bbcamerica.com/jobs & [email protected] (12/21)

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] .

SPRING INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: NON-FICTION TV DEV INTERNSHIP/NYC: Major TV Prod Co seeking creative interns interested in reality TV and motivated to research, write and develop new ideas for TV series. Res/cov let: [email protected] (12/23)

Global TV production and distribution company, Shankly Entertainment based in Beverly Hills, added Lee Ettinger as SVP/Head of Worldwide Distribution. Lee will manage all worldwide sales of the company’s library of 2,500+ hours of television content. He will report to David E. Brenner, CEO. Lee previously worked for Trillian Entertainment, a subsidiary of Media 8 Entertainment as Head/Distribution.

Lars Bastholm was hired as CCO of the new Cheil USA as announced by Buz Sawyer, President/CEO of Cheil  The Americas. Beginning January 2, Lars will work in tandem with Dave Weaver, President of Cheil’s One Agency to re-launch this division as Cheil Worldwide’s new US company Cheil USA. Dave will become CEO at Cheil USA. Both Lars and Dave will report to Buz and be based in New York.

Effective immediately, Ben Hill was appointed as SVP/Market Manager for CBS Radio Tampa. Ben rejoined CBS Radio in October 2010 and most recently was heading the company’s station group in West Palm Beach. Ben will continue managing the West Palm Beach stations until a replacement is named.

NCM Media Networks promoted Rebecca Eldridge to the newly-created position as VP/Entertainment Marketing with National CineMedia’s NCM Media Networks. In her new role, Rebecca will head all entertainment marketing and partnerships for the company’s multiple cinema advertising platforms. Rebecca has been with NCM Media Networks since 2006 and she will continue to report to the company’s SVP/Marketing, Michael Eaton.

Current TV tapped Mark Berniker as Executive Producer of The War Room With Jennifer Granholm. Mark previously served as Senior News Director at Bloomberg TV.

Raul Rodriguez will become VP/GM of Univision, San Francisco as announced by Univision Communications. In his new job, Raul will manage local news, programming, advertising sales, marketing, on-air promotion and community relations for the company’s radio and TV stations as well as interactive platforms in the San Francisco market. Located in San Francisco, Raul will report to Luis Patino, SVP/Univision Television Group and Peter M. Moore, SVP/Western Regional Manager, Univision Radio.

Melissa Schneider joins My Damn Channel as Director/Production . Melissa will be involved with producing more than 30 new original series in the coming months in addition to being the lead producer for My Damn Channel: Live launching in first quarter 2012 on YouTube.

Effective January 1, Manuel Abud moves up to President/Telemundo Station Group with Telemundo Media where he will report to Emilio Romano, President, Telemundo Media. Manuel will replace Ronald Gordon who was named Chairman at ZGS Communications which owns and operates the largest group of independent stations affiliated with the Telemundo network. Prior to this appointment, Manuel was President/GM of Telemundo Dallas KXTX.

Dave Lory was tagged as VP/Talent and Client Relations at PAID Inc. Dave will be involved with the company’s expanding celebrity services practice.

Rob LaPlante was appointed SVP/Development at Lighthearted Entertainment, Inc., the production company behind such series as Extreme Makeover, NEXT and The Moment of Truth. Lighthearted also upped Jeff Spangler to VP/Development up from Director/Development.

Scripps Networks Interactive tapped Jim Samples as President/International. Most recently, Jim served as President of HGTV and he will now provide oversight of the company’s burgeoning international programming offerings. He will report to Joseph G. NeCastro, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. In this position, Jim succeeds Grey Moyer who will remain with the company as a consultant to the international group. Furthermore, Bob Baskerville was promoted to COO/International up from GM to head all daily operations of the company’s global businesses.

ABC Sales elevated four within its precincts: Doug Hochstadt, David Mayber and Tom Watson will all take on new roles as SVPs/ABC Sales and Marco Forte was upped to VP . Specifically, Doug will become SVP/Planning and Proposals; David as SVP/Central Division; Tom as SVP/Team Leader; and Marco as VP/Primetime Sales.

Philadelphia-based Red Tettemer + Partners hired four new executives: Kelly Goldenberg will become Media Director in charge of traditional media planning and buying on behalf of all clients; John Cruz was tagged as Senior Designer; Susan Schneider is the agency’s new Art Director to head concept, art direction and design; and Tim Londergan was added as Senior Account Manager reporting to agency partners Jared Scott and Carla Mote.

Television network Current TV welcomes Bill Hartnett as EVP/Marketing and John Sollecito as SVP/Cross Platform Research. Bill will manage the network’s marketing and brand strategy for traditional and digital platforms on air and off in addition to overseeing marketing that supports Current’s advertising and affiliate sales teams among other duties. John will head Current’s research activities across linear and digital in support of the programming, marketing, advertising and distribution teams. Both John and Bill are based in New York.

Proximus Mobility named Jason Allen as SVP/Sales and Operations based in Atlanta where he will provide oversight for sales and operations. Jason will report to Michael Zeto, CEO.

Rick Robinson was tagged for the newly-minted role as SVP/Interactive Product and Content at National Geographic Digital Media. Rick will head the company’s strategic advancements of multi-platform digital and interactive products, content plus editorial products. He will also be involved with Digital Media partnerships with other National Geographic product and editorial teams supporting content strategies across the digital realm.

A promotion was handed to Marc Juris to become EVP/COO at truTV. Marc will continue to have oversight of the network’s strategic planning, original programming, marketing and advertising. Marc is located in New York and reports to Steve Koonin, President, Turner Entertainment Networks.

Southern and Central California’s independent public television station, KCET added Kirk Kopic as Senior Executive/Corporate Sponsorships in the station’s development group. Kirk joins from MeeVi where he served as President/COO. In his new role, Kirk will report to Susan Reardon, Chief Development Officer at KCET.

Internationally-famous musician, composer and educator, Wynton Marsalis was appointed Cultural Correspondent for CBS. Wynton will offer his perspective on cultural and educational developments on CBS This Morning and CBS Sunday Morning. His first appearance is scheduled for January 16, the national observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

Yesterday, Cablevision Systems Corp. said its COO Tom Rutledge is resigning from the company effective later this month. Tom has been with Cablevision since 2002 and was promoted to COO in 2004.

Former ABC Studios Director/Comedy, Melanie Frankel was hired at USA Network as VP/Original Comedy Series. In her new position, Melanie will hone in on comedy development and production. She will report to Bill McGoldrick, SVP/President, USA Original Scripted Programming.

Turner Entertainment Networks (TEN) elevated David Wolkis to VP/Production for TNT and TBS Originals. David will continue his oversight role on production of original series, original movies and specials in addition to developing and implementing production strategy, production schedules, budgets and relationships with the company’s studio partners and talent. David further will work closely with ad sales on product integrations in TNT and TBS series. Based in Los Angeles, David reports to Mark Weissman, SVP/Productions, TNT and TBS.

Red Tettemer + Partners, based in Philadelphia added Amanda Abrams as Senior Copywriter. Amanda will work on a variety of clients reporting to Steve O’Connell, Partner/ECD.

Scot Linden takes on the new role as GSM with Entravision Communications Corporation for its Univision and other Spanish-language television stations in the San Diego market. Scot will head the company’s local, regional and national sales activities in San Diego and with their sales teams.

Canada’s Fox/Incendo Television added Michael McLaughlin as VP/Program Sales for English Canada. Michael will be in charge of program sales for Twentieth Century Fox’s library of series and films in addition to content through Incendo suppliers including Content Media, GRB Entertainment, the Playboy Channel, the Spartacus series from Starz Network and TV movies produced by Incendo. Prior to this appointment, Michael was with Skywriter Media and Entertainment Group as President.

Later — John
John Cox for Cynopsis: Classified Advantage
[email protected]
12.20.11

Cynopsis Ad Sales:
Mike Farina – VP/Business Development & Sales – 203-218-6480 / [email protected]
Classifieds – Trish Pihonak- 203-381-9096 / [email protected]

To subscribe to any Cynopsis edition(s) click here.
To unsubscribe , click here.

Cynopsis Media, a division of Access Intelligence
65 Lantern Road
Stratford, CT 06614
Ph: 203.381.9096
Fx: 203.386.8855

All outgoing e-mails are scanned and sent out virus free. Copyright Cynopsis 2011

To unsubscribe from just this Cynopsis Classified Advantage email, please click here.