Cynopsis: Classified Advantage
02.28.12

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, February 21, 2012, and this is your weekly issue of Cynopsis: Classified Advantage!

Finding the Unpublished Job Opportunities

There are two job markets, published and unpublished.  The highest paying jobs are mostly filled through unpublished means.  So how can you find out about the unpublished opportunities?

Send your resume to as many companies as possible.  This is a lot of work because each one must be tailored for that specific company. Always use the same industry key words in your resume as the company uses in the job openings they do publish.  Many companies look first to their internal data base for new employees.  You want to be in that data base.

Send your resume and cover letter to recruiters.  Lots of them.  It’s a numbers game with recruiters, don’t expect to hear back from many, but hopefully some will respond.

Try to get your resume in before others by seeking and responding to clues that a company is about to expand its work force.  You can read further about this strategy in last weeks Cynopsis Classified Advantage article, Finding Jobs Before they are Posted.

Send your resume to executives of companies.  This is a risky strategy because it can backfire by annoying the exact people you want to ingratiate, so weigh the risks before doing so. 

Finally, as you have read here many times before, network like crazy.  You never know who your neighbor went to college with, you never know all the people your friends are friends with.  Each and everyone you know is a possible lead to a new job.  Let them know you are looking, generally, friends want to help friends.

This is a numbers game and admittedly, the numbers are not in your favor.  But when you are unemployed, you need to try everything you can.  Always remember when sending out all those resumes and note and any other documents that you think may help, it only takes one.

Next Issue: The Unemployed Blues

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] .

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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM POLLOCK SPARK

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“None of us ever know where we are in our own “life story”; the challenge of today may lead to the glory of tomorrow… life pushes us around in unexpected ways; one path disappears just as another reveals itself.”   These words, written by Fiasco Theater directors about Shakespeare’s Cymbeline, give us a good way of looking at our evolving careers.

We can plan all we like, but we must always be open to paths we had not anticipated.  The recognition of these paths is often most productive: they force us to see how to apply our experience and skills in ways we are not used to, fresh ways.  Yes, I do believe that there is much of value to be found outside the periphery of our own comfort zone.

But before you head out of the box to push the envelope with some blue sky thinking to discover the next stage of your own life story, I suggest you get prepared for what may pop up by answering a few questions: like these. 

When you are referred to someone professionally, what do you think is said about you when your name is brought up?

When you went in to that last interview, how much did you know about the person you were meeting and what they were looking for?

When you are asked what you do, what do you say?   How long does that take?
When you work with a client, or meet a recruitment director, how much are you thinking, “I have to sell what I have” and how much are you thinking, “What does she need that I can bring her?”

When you send out your resume, do you believe in it?

How up to date are you records on all the people you’ve worked with or worked for, or otherwise come across professionally.  You never know who might someday be the connector to the job you want.

Are you aware of what competitors in your field are doing, and are you thinking about how you could help them do it better?

Do you enjoy finding out what other people do and who they work for?

Do you ever think how the skills you have could be applied to another industry or niche?

Are you able to express why you are unique  how the story of your skills and experience is unlike anyone else’s?

OK that is quite enough to be going on with.
Good luck.  I am excited for all of us to see how life will push us around and what new paths will appear for us to venture on.

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.

What is the best way to say no when asked to write a reference?

I suggest doing it simply, clearly and politely. 

How is this: “I thank you for considering me, but I don’t feel that I am able to give you the kind of reference you need, so I would prefer to pass.  I wish you all the best.”

That sounds enough like a No to me.

Is there any situation when it is a good idea to contact the head of HR rather than going through “the process”?

Each company and each set of individuals have their own protocols and their own levels of insecurity and their own particular ability to make a decision.  On the whole if a process has been established then it should be followed, and usually HR departments are pretty process-conscious.   They could say to themselves, this candidate does not play by the rules and we set the rules so I guess we should rule him out. 

If you want to make an outside run with the attached risk of alienating your HR contact (who is likely to be able to veto you), I suggest you go for the hiring manager rather than the HR boss.   If you have tried everything else and see no alternative and feel you have nothing to lose by trying the HR head, then go for it, but you are probably wasting your effort at that point.

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

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

JOB OF THE WEEK…

OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST …

working on iOS and Android platforms, reporting to the CTO
Mobile Apps Engineer
Umami
NYC NY
http://www.umami.tv/jobs.html

responsible for managing, monitoring, and maintaining all of Umami’s production and development infrastructure and resources
Senior Operations Engineer
Umami
NYC NY
http://www.umami.tv/jobs.html

developing sales and marketing strategies and plans for MLB.com and the 30 Club websites
Integrated Marketing Operations Coordinator
MLB Advanced Media
NYC NY
http://mlb.mlb.com/careers/opportunities.jsp?c_id=mlb

take products from initial concept to requirements definition, market launch, and ongoing release support
Technical Product Manager – Mobile
MLB Advanced Media
NYC NY
http://mlb.mlb.com/careers/opportunities.jsp?c_id=mlb

take on a leadership role in developing new strategic partner business opportunities from his/her own relationships within the media & entertainment, telecommunications or global enterprise marketplace
VP of Partner Business Development
Kit digital
NYC NY
http://www.kitd.com/company/careers/

work alongside a passionate KickApps development team
PHP Social Media Web Developer
Kit digital
NYC NY
http://www.kitd.com/company/careers/

serves as the principle creative lead and manages creative teams on one or more major accounts
Creative Director   10630
Razorfish
NYC NY
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/10630/job

provides structure on our projects, gathering data, analyzing options and designs, creating work packages (reports) or program level software (specifications or code) to support development of new e-commerce initiatives
Project Lead   10591
Razorfish
NYC NY
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/10591/job

develop strong relationships with client service professionals and others throughout a large global holding company network to understand specific opportunities, leads, and engagements
Business Development Director   10494
Razorfish
NYC NY
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/10494/job

responsible for overall operations of the departmental processes
Director, OnTV Operations Digital   84
BET Networks
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BET&cws=1&rid=84

act as a true generalist and HR partner for the ad sales department
HR Director- Ad Sales   118
BET Networks
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BET&cws=1&rid=118

responsibility for building and updating show pages to support BET original programming like The Game, Let’s Stay Together and The LaurieAnn Gibson Project
Interactive Producer-(Originals)   123
BET Networks
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BET&cws=1&rid=123

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

direct the management and development of consumer marketing strategies, plans and advertising campaigns for BET’s iconic properties, initiatives, and show launches
Senior Director-Consumer Marketing   126
BET Networks
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BET&cws=1&rid=126

oversee Music, News, Entertainment, Lifestyle and Community 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

work closely with the President and SVP of Music Programming & Specials to ensure the creative vision & execution of all BET music programming shows
VP Production   128
BET Networks
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BET&cws=1&rid=128

develop methodologies and standards for the delivery of the company’s strategic point of view in the areas of ideation processes, account planning, brand management and consumer motivation in the digital environment
Executive Director, Strategy
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5154

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

work with client segment leaders (Product Manager and Sales lead) and head of Sales Operations to develop quarterly and annual revenue and profit forecasts
Business Operations Director
AppNexus
NYC NY
http://www.appnexus.com/open-positions

build and manage a team of technical staff who provide outstanding service to strategic partners
Director/Manager of Services, Platform Group
AppNexus
NYC NY
http://www.appnexus.com/open-positions

build and manage the AppNexus Presales team
Manager/Director Pre-Sales Engineering
AppNexus
NYC NY
http://www.appnexus.com/open-positions

responsible for servicing clients and partners that develop on top of the AppNexus platform, including AppNexus Apps developers, ad networks, trading desks, and technology vendors
Platform Builder Consultant
AppNexus
NYC NY
http://www.appnexus.com/open-positions

maintains a single-minded focus on ensuring that customers are incredibly satisfied with AppNexus platform
Product Specialist
AppNexus
NYC NY, London England
http://www.appnexus.com/open-positions

qualify, scope, prioritize, qualify, and allocate resources for new programs
Program Manager
AppNexus
NYC NY
http://www.appnexus.com/open-positions

building and managing a small team of product managers who steer our Platform initiatives
Director Product Management, Platform
AppNexus
NYC NY
http://www.appnexus.com/open-positions

responsible for the design, configuration, quality assurance, implementation, and support of our vendor product
Director, Commercial Innovation – Sales   4677BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

direct overall editorial vision for msnbc dayside and make sure vision is executed on air
Senior Planning Producer   4494BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

support new and existing digital business development activities with emerging and platform partners, working with multiple MTVN channel groups
Manager, Business Development Digital Development
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

responsibility to plan, track, and manage to success the projects to which they are assigned
Project Manager
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing objectives, identifying target markets, managing marketing budgets, and evaluating and reporting on marketing performance
Director, Integrated Marketing
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

creation and implementation of highly creative publicity strategies for BBC America programming to maximise channel exposure
Director Publicity, BBC America
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/jobs/

provide strategic direction to Creative Services team and provides editorial and art direction from the concept to the completion of projects
Editorial Director
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/jobs/

define, plan, schedule and control project activities, applying creative and strategic thinking, technicaland project management skills to satisfy project requirements for a portfolio of BBC America digital properties
Lead Digital Producer
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/jobs/

responsible for supporting research projects for Sales and Distribution (Digital Distribution and Latin America businesses) and the Corporate Consumer Insights team
Senior Analyst, Consumer Insights and Corporate Research
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/jobs/

project-manage all promotional and advertising materials for all S&S Children’s imprints
Manager, Advertising and Promotions, Children’s   11022BR
Simon & Schuster
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

works on all branding initiatives, including creative development for print and on-air campaigns and asset management
Manager, Marketing   10471BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

perform data mining, analysis and reporting to support product, research, sales, market intelligences, and management teams
Business Intelligence and Data Analyst   9326BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

assist in development of all marketing campaigns for trade imprints focusing on teen across all imprints
Marketing Manager, Children’s Publishing   11004BR
Simon & Schuster
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

responsible for supporting the CBSi Sales teams in planning, executing and monitoring the mobile advertising programs of CBSi’s customer base as well as managing CBSi Mobile’s product portfolio
Mobile Media Solutions Manager   9498BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

oversee a broad slate of quality programming for H2 that achieves or exceeds ratings goals
Executive Producer   121689
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

responsible for international digitals operations, digital distribution, strategic and operational projects
Managing Dir, Int’l Strategy & Dig Media   120479
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

  responsible for shaping design of NBC Sports digital properties including brand, look and feel and usability, with the overarching goal of providing an excellent user experience
Interactive Designer – Mobile, NBC Sports.com   4711BR
NBCUniversal
Stamford CT
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

responsible for researching, compiling, analyzing, reporting and leveraging ratings data and other syndicated audience measurement tools to deliver prescriptive insights that drive audience and business development for NBC Connecticut and the NBC Owned Stations group
Research Analyst   4624BR
NBCUniversal
West Hartford CT
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

manages the development and implementation of projects/programs to meet business process initiatives, process improvement, product launches, other strategies and objectives
End to End Project Manager   39228
Cox Careers
Atlanta GA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

key role in the Business Relationships and Requirements organization by developing and maintaining business process flows, business scenarios, business requirements documentation and facilitating definition of systems requirement
Senior Business Analysts – Business Relationships and Requirements Organization   39229
Cox Careers
Atlanta GA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

manage a team of in-house and freelance writers and will work closely with the Digital Video, Design and Marketing teams to develop and merchandise the site
Manager, Digital Content & Social Media, truTV
Turner Broadcasting System
Atlanta GA
http://www.turner.com/careers/job-search

serve as a thought leader and help the Digital business achieve even greater success in 2012 and beyond
Director, Mutliplatform Growth & Audience Development
Turner Broadcasting System
Atlanta GA
http://www.turner.com/careers/job-search

create, implement and own a sales pipeline to manage customer lead intake, outbound activity, prioritization and metrics for measurement of deal status
Sales Executive – Cloud Solution
Kit digital
Atlanta GA
http://www.kitd.com/company/careers/

provides structure and support for the EE team and oversees a collection of projects and internal initiatives each with multiple workstreams
Program Manager   10627
Razorfish
Atlanta GA
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/10627/job

direct and manage all aspects of the station operations to achieve prominent market share and billing goals by leading a team of News, Sales, Promotions, Engineering, Finance, HR and Community Relations professionals
President and GM of WSCV   4683BR
NBCUniversal
Miramar FL
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

create, proof and distribute program schedules and schedule changes and endeavor to increase viewership
Programming Coordinator   4712BR
NBCUniversal
Orlando FL
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

responsible for the co-creation/design, review, and ongoing management of business practices, processes and systems to ensure maximum operating efficiency and ultimate achievement of office operating targets, including profitability and productivity goals
Manager, Operations
Organic
Detroit MI
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5300

responsible for all aspects of the resource management function within an office including resource forecasting and planning, reporting, contractor management and resource management systems control
Resource Manager
Organic
Detroit MI
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5302

constantly interact with assigned MLB clubs via conference calls, email and face to face meetings when relevant
Sales Service Executive
MLB Advanced Media
Chicago IL, San Mateo CA, Los Angeles CA
http://mlb.mlb.com/careers/opportunities.jsp?c_id=mlb

work with the pursuit team to complete RFP’s project scoping, sizings and pricing estimates
Program Manager   10618
Razorfish
Chicago IL
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/10618/job

collect feedback from clients, consumers, and Vibes’ Client Services team and translate user needs to product requirements
Business Analyst
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

responsible for implementing design with fast turnaround through all phases from concept to completion
Interactive Designer    FOX0000OG
Fox Networks
Woodlands TX
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

in partnership with copy lead, contributes to the creation of interactive design concepts through active participation in brainstorms and other idea-generating sessions
Senior Designer   10621
Razorfish
Austin TX
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/10621/job

manages, coordinates, and facilitates multiple projects and process improvement initiatives related to the development of video games
Senior Producer   27737BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Austin TX
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

lead by influencing creative, development and test teams to define project vision, create detailed designs, and set schedules
Lead Producer   4043BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Redmond WA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

create, refine, and implement Hulu’s product strategy in the living room
Senior Product Manager – Living Room
Hulu
Seattle WA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

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

participate in various stages of our content acquisition process, including formulating content strategy, sourcing new opportunities, negotiating agreements, and maintaining long-term partner relationships
Content Acquisition Specialist
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

build effective partnerships: Own and manage a set of partner relationships with the objective to maximize the value of those partnerships for both Hulu and the partners
Content Partner Manager – Spanish Speaking Specialization
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

oversee design in the creative services department and set the artistic vision for the team
Creative Director, Advertising
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

manage the email campaign process full-circle, from definition, development, deployment, and reporting to optimizing
Email Marketing Manager
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

management of advertising campaigns on and off Hulu
Media Strategy Manager
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

responsible for the execution and delivery of our products
Program Manager – International
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

help develop and implement advertising product pricing strategies that help drive overall revenue
Senior Pricing and Inventory Analyst
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

evaluate Business intelligence use and need and how it fits into our environment
Technical Program Manager – Analytics
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

responsible for the support, ideation, design and creation of cutting edge products (to be added to NBCU’s existing product portfolio for the E! Online) delivering compelling consumer experiences
Product Specialist – E! Online   4721BR
NBCUniversal
Los Angeles CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

responsibility for the day-to-day control and update of accounting records, for both internal reporting and external reporting in relation to two legal entities
Senior Financial Accountant   4708BR
NBCUniversal
LA, FL
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

reviews/prepares cost report schedules for show accountants
Manager, Production   FFE0000832
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

provide accounting and departmental procedural guidance to staffs and management
Sr. Financial Accountant   FNG0000921
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

responsible for overseeing marketing for domestic theatrical releases that touch various digital platforms
Director, Digital Marketing   FFE0000797
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

drive revenue through the development and execution of effective sales strategy, sales process and closing of new business contracts for mobile marketing and platform sales solutions
Sr. Sales Director, Mobile Solutions – Western Region
Vibes
Los Angeles CA
http://www.vibes.com/mobile_marketing_company/careers

oversee three key areas of the DDM business: Online, Mobile/Tablet and Social Media partnerships
Director – Business Development   5314
Discovery Communications
Los Angeles CA
https://careers-discovery.icims.com/jobs/5314/job

support opportunities to adapt current business models and processes to changing industry and consumer landscapes
Manager, Process Optimization – Studio Finance & Planning   25436BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

responsible for creating the strategy and implementation of a leadership architecture that attracts, develops and retains the talent required to achieve our business objectives now and for the future
Director – Executive Talent Development   27575BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

manage a team responsible for high speed file transport, video transcode, video streaming and publishing across NBCUniversal television and cable properties
Digital Media Manager
NBCUniversal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

draft, review, negotiate and interpret contracts and other documentation
Counsel, Legal Affairs   3171BR
NBCUniversal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

leads the team responsible for the account’s overall management requirements. The Vice President is responsible for the successful delivery of large-scale client engagements and/or multiple smaller engagements for a single client
VP, Engagement Management
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5304

JOB OPENING: VP MARKETING, DAILY CANDY/ NBCU/NYC: 10+ yrs Mrktg exp. w/in Media/Direct/CRM, Strng Knwlg of DC brand, trends & digital marketplace, Strng Email Mrktg skills, Database Knwlge Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com Job# 4525BR (3/3)

JOB OPENING: DIR SALES DEV/MLS Digital Properties/NYC: Lead daily sales dvlpmnt efforts for MLS Dig Properties. 7+ yrs in integrated media envir with client & agency relationships @ sr levels. Exp mngng a team. [email protected] (3/2)

JOB OPENING: MGR PR/MLS Digital Properties/NYC: Mng daily relationships with our Digital Network Partners. 5-7 yrs in strt-up enviro with success in building a scalable bus. Hispanic mkt knwldg a +. [email protected] (3/2)

JOB OPENING: PROGRAMMING EXEC/The Hub/Burbank, CA: Temporary position. Hourly no benefits. scripted exp. Dev exp. Live action animation & game shows. Apply: www.hubworld.com (3/2)

JOB OPENING: PUBLICIST, ENT, ONLINE & SOC. MEDIA/Showtime Networks/NYC: Dvlp/implement media campaigns for ntwks orig prgrmng slate. Handle dig media outreach for publicity campaigns. 2+ yrs exp. More info/apply: www.sho.com/careers (3/2)

JOB OPENING: WEB DEVELOPER/BBC America/NYC: Conceptualize, build, and maintain projects focusing on show support for BBC America programming. 3+ yrs exp w/ PHP, WordPress, MySQL, and HTML/CSS. Rez to [email protected] (3/2)

JOB OPENING: LEAD DIGITAL PRODUCER/BBC America/NYC: Lead Digital Prod team on BBC America’s digital platforms. 5+ yrs exp w/web prod & editorial. Deep knowledge of digital best practices. Exp w/ WordPress. [email protected] (3/2)

JOB OPENING: DIR CORP COMM/BBC WORLDWIDE/NYC: Effective director needed for high impact internal/external corp and divisional press/PR campaigns. 7+ yrs exp. in Comm/PR/trade publicity w/ a media company. Rez: [email protected] (3/2)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH MANAGER/NBC Universal/Sprout/Philadelphia, PA: Experience with competitive digital research measurement tools such as comScore and/or Nielsen NetRatings is a must. Apply at www.nbcunicareers.com Job#4530 (3/2)

JOB OPENING: SR. AE/NIELSEN/NY: New bus dev & sales focus w/digital pb ind. 5-7 yrs exp sales & resrch. Tv/agncy/res suplr exp pref’d.Appl to https://nielsen.taleo.net/careersection/3/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1200585 (3/1)

JOB OPENING: SR. BUYER LOCAL TV/Radio Active Int’l in Pearl River, NY (15 miles from NYC): Min 4 – 5 yrs exp. in negotiating and buying local TV/Radio req’d. On location req. [email protected] call 845-732-8943 (3/1)

JOB OPENING: MGR, BRAND INSIGHTS/A+E Networks/NY: Focus on brand rsch, provide ratings analysis/support prog & mktg divisions. 3-5 yrs TV rsch. Nielsen/MRI/Simmons req’d. More info & apply: www.aetn.com/careers.html, #121084 (3/1)

JOB OPENING: PROMO SVC REP/Fox Ad Sales/NY: Mng sponsors’ off-air mktg activity, incl in-store POS materials & consmr promos. 2+ yrs promo/mtkg sppt exp in adv, entmt, or evt plnng. More info/apply: www.foxcareers.com FNG0000952 (3/1)

JOB OPENING:  EXEC ASST (FREELANCE)/NY: Support to the SVP, Dev & Prog (Unscripted), Lifetime Networks managing day-to-day admin responsibilities https://secure.sterlingdirect.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=618&JobDetail=122825 (3/1)

JOB OPENING: VP, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT SHOWTIME ANYTIME/SHOWTIME/NYC: Responsible for overseeing day-to-day ops, ongoing development & product maintenance of Showtime Anytime. 10+ yrs exp req’d. Apply at www.sho.com/careers (2/29)

JOB OPENING: SR. DIR, TECH DEVELOPMENT SHOWTIME ANYTIME/SHOWTIME/NYC: Lead technical development for Showtime Anytime. 10+ yrs exp in digital media and software development req’d. Apply at www.sho.com/careers (2/29)

JOB OPENING: DIR., PRODUCT MANAGEMENT- ON DEMAND/SHOWTIME/NYC: responsible for product strategy & management of Showtime’s On Demand services. 5+ yrs product management experience req’d. Apply at www.sho.com/careers (2/29)

JOB OPENING: TEMP PROJECT MANAGER, DIGITAL MEDIA/SHOWTIME/NYC: Oversees & coordinates digital projects across all platforms for the Smithsonian Channel. 2-3 yrs project management experience req’d. Apply at www.sho.com/careers (2/29)

JOB OPENING: EDITORIAL DIRECTOR-CREATIVE-SVCS/BBC America/NYC: editorial/art directn of on-air/dig promo projects. 8+ yrs exp in On-Air Promos w/ 2+ yrs Editorial/Creative Director exp in natl brdcast/cble ntwrk. [email protected] (2/29)

JOB OPENING: DIRECT RESPONSE SALES PLAN/TV One/NY: 1-2yr DR/TV Sales Planner exp. Pref’d/BA req’d. Direct response Agency Buying/Plan exp. a +. Familiar w/ rsrch tools MRI, Nielsen. Full description at www.tvone.tv (2/29)

JOB OPENING: SALES OPS ASST TEMP/TV ONE/NY: Copy & order entry, data validation entry; crspond w/clnts. Attn detail MS Suite min 2 yrs office exp req’d. Brdway Sys; Ad Sales/Sales exp a+; Sal DOE Visit www.tvone.tv (2/29)

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

SUMMER INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: PR INTERN/ILLUME PR/LA: Gain experience in digital media, gaming & tech PR by assisting agency on projects. Should be interested in tech & social media w/ strong writing skills. Send resume: [email protected] (3/2)

DISH Media Sales elevated Adam Gaynor to Director/Advertising Sales.  In his new role, Adam will head all national general market ad sales activity in addition to managing the DISH general market sales teams located in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.  He continues to report to Warren Schlichting, SVP/Media Sales and Analytics.

Meredith has established a new Video Assets Creation Unit within its National Media Group.  J.R. McCabe, VP/Chief Video Officer, National Media Group will head the new Video Assets Creation Unit, reporting to Doug Olson, EVP/Director of Business Operations and Development. This new unit will focus on creating original video content for Meredith’s major brands across digital platforms such as websites, tablet devices and mobile and it will utilize state-of-the art video production facilities at Meredith’s New York offices, as well as expanded facilities at the company’s Des Moines headquarters.  As a result of these changes, the Meredith Video Network, headed by Michael Knott, VP/Executive Producer will move to the Meredith Women’s Network, reporting to Andy Wilson, SVP/Audience Development and Commerce.  Additionally, Meredith Video Studios will continue to produce original programming including The Better Show which was recently renewed for a sixth season.  Congratulations, J.R.! Well done!

Founded by Danny Passman in 2010, Crybaby Media hired Bryan Severance as Director/Development.  Bryan joins the reality television development and packaging firm from Bravo where he worked as a producer for the series Chef Roble & Co.  In his new position at Crybaby Media, Bryan will work to create and develop new reality shows in addition to managing the growing roster of reality talent. 

Effective immediately, SolutionSet MediaWhiz Partnership tapped Jeremy Leonard in the newly-minted role as SVP/Strategy and Operations for the agency’s MediaWhiz division.  Jeremy joins from InterMundo Media in Boulder where he was SVP.  Jeremy will now be based in New York and will report to MediaWhiz President Ed Kats. 

The Weather Channel Companies (TWCC) added Keith Pardy as CMO to manage all facets of brand strategy, brand identity, consumer and partnership marketing for TWCC.  Keith will report to Jennifer Dangar, EVP/Distribution, Business Development and Marketing. 

Effective immediately, Margaret O’Brien was promoted to the newly-created role as President of Entertainment One Television (eOne) in Canada.  In her new role, Margaret will oversee all facets of the television group in Canada.  Margaret’s new capacity will also see her build and broaden relationships with Canadian producers and broadcasters in the factual arena among other duties.  Prior to this appointment, Margaret served eOne as COO.

Dina Muradian advances to Senior Director/Bravo Program Planning at Bravo.  Dina joined Bravo in August 2010. 

CBS Entertainment elevated Angelica McDaniel to SVP/Daytime where she will supervise the network’s daytime lineup including the soaps The Young and the Restless and Bold and the Beautiful, game shows The Price Is Right and Let’s Make A Deal and the talk show The Talk.  Previously, Angelica was added at CBS in August 2010 as VP/Current Daytime Programs to oversee The Talk.  She reports to Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment.  

NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment and Cable Studios upped longtime NBCUniversal executive Rafael Gomez to VP/Business Affairs.  Furthermore, Lori Lynem joined the department as VP/Business Affairs along with Tehmina Jaffer as Director/Business Affairs.  All three report to Philip Matthys, SVP/Business Affairs, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment and Cable Studios.

Eric Wong returns to Island Def Jam Music Group as EVP/Marketing.  Based in New York, Eric will report to Steve Bartels, President/COO.

,, ,, , Discovery Fit & Health appointed Laura Giacalone as VP/Marketing in charge of heading and executing marketing campaigns for on-air and off-air and to develop strategic partnerships across multiple platforms for the network.  Based in New York, Laura reports to Rita Mullin, SVP/Content Strategy.  The network also named Libby Richman as Director/Development, promoted Erin Pant to Director/Programming and Tracy Rudolph was added as Executive Producer. 

Noreen Halpern, President/Dramatic Programming for Entertainment One Television (eOne) is departing the company after serving in her position for three years.  During her time at eOne, Noreen headed all scripted series and long-form projects including the programs Hell on Wheels for AMC; ABC’s Rookie Blue; Haven on Syfy; HBO’s Hung; and NBC’s The Firm.  Noreen is exiting eOne amicably and she will continue with the company for awhile to assist with the transition period.

Chad Bennett, previously serving as Head/Brand Development at Reveille has established Populus Brands, a brand-building company designed to spur franchise growth, new revenue and consumer engagement for clients.  Charter clients of Populus Brands’ include Reveille, Litton Entertainment, Power Music and Quepasa Corp.’s social networking sites Quepasa.com and myYearbook.com. 

Eileen O’Neill, presently Group President for Discovery Channel and TLC under Discovery Communications will be honored with the 2012 Leadership Award from CINE, the film, television and digital media non-profit organization.  Eileen will receive her award May 9, 2012, at La Maison Française at the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C.

Effective immediately, the US and UK-based independent television production and distribution group, DCD Media plc named Sammy Nourmand as CEO and also promoted David Green to Executive Chairman.  Furthermore, John Cusins was appointed Non-Executive Director and Tarik Wildman will continue in the role as Non-Executive Director.

G4 promoted Matt Monos to SVP/Program Planning and Acquisitions and David Angehrn to SVP/Marketing.  In addition, former NBC executive Lorenzo de Guttadauro joins G4 in the newly-minted role as SVP/Brand and Creative.

Later — John
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