Cynopsis: Classified Advantage
01.10.12

Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, January 10, 2012, and this is your weekly issue of Cynopsis: Classified Advantage!

The Return of McSnarky

Some of what you’ve read in books and articles written by experts, sounds sensible but in some cases, simply aren’t always true.

Here are some harsh yet credible generalizations.

Being social can be more important than being productive in getting promoted.  It sounds terrible, but what gets more attention, Jim’s unbelievable year end report or Jen’s gorgeous, pitch perfect rendering of “Just the Way You Look Tonight,” on Karaoke night.  While Jim should be the star, in reality, it’s often Jen.  And while Jen’s singing should have nothing to do with being promoted, when people look at her, they get a good feeling because of it.  Don’t underestimate the social aspect of your job, it’s far more important than you think.

Unless you’re a male.  I do not agree with this but too often, it’s true.  The jerk alpha male gets promoted before the more cordial counterparts.  Why?  He’s decisive, right or wrong, there is no wavering with this Neanderthal.  The only thing worse than this, is a boss who cannot make up their mind about anything, and work comes to a screeching halt. 

Women, unfortunately, can rarely advance with this type of behavior.  Our society is so obscenely outdated, that alpha males are seen in a positive manner while their female equivalents are not.

People who have a sense of entitlement may get bigger raises.  I, along with most people, do not care for people who feel entitled to anything, but in this circumstance, one’s sense of entitlement creates more confidence and even aggressiveness in negotiations.  If you think aggressiveness doesn’t help during negotiations, take a seminar from Donald Trump or Drew Rosenhaus.

Women, when being interviewed, dress down.  Studies have shown that less attractive women are more readily hired in certain jobs than more attractive applicants.  There are two theories that may explain this: 

• If a man is hiring, he may shy away from offering the position to the more attractive candidate to avoid any confusion or gossip as to why she was hired.
• If a woman is doing the hiring, and these are not my conclusions – so please no emails, consciously or unconsciously, the attractive female candidate, may pose a threat to the woman who makes the decision.

Certainly, this is not the case for all interviewers but it happens enough to create statistical evidence that it exists.

I’m sorry if these generalizations offend anyone, but remember, they are generalizations, therefore not true in every case.  It’s just a shame they are true, in any case.

Next Issue: Blow Them Away!

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] .

A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM BATTLE OF THE BANDS

~ ACTIONABLE EXPERT ADVICE ~
Stand Out Above the Competition
by Joel Garfinkle

The competition for jobs is fierce in today’s economy, so if you are searching for a job you are going to have to find a way to stand out above the competition.  How do you do this?  By showcasing the leadership skills that hiring managers are searching for.

All of your job-search-related correspondence should reinforce these important leadership characteristics:  goal setting, motivating others, coaching, problem solving, vision, setting an example, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and open-mindedness.  How does your correspondence stand up?  Here’s an easy way to find out.

Evaluating Your Job-Search Correspondence for Leadership Focus

Take out the cover letter you wrote when applying for your most recent position and circle all of the parts of the letter that, in some way, suggest that you are effective at setting goals.  Next, circle those things that reference your ability to motivate and coach others.  Finally, circle items that tell the reader you are a problem-solver and visionary.

Perform the same diagnostic on your resume.

How many circles did you make?  If you only found three or four instances, you are not portraying yourself as a leader.

Now, try reverse-engineering this process. Find opportunities to insert powerful language that emphasizes these key traits.  Your objective is to underscore to the hiring manager that you’re not only qualified for the position, but exhibit those special leadership traits that most candidates don’t possess.

Highlighting Your Leadership Traits During the Interview

Take a similar approach when preparing for each job interview. But focus on those leadership traits that can best be demonstrated on a face-to-face basis.  As you rehearse your answers to potential questions, think about ways to show that you are agreeable, conscientious, and open-minded and to demonstrate how you have set an example for the members of your team.

The Know-How of a Manager, the Finesse of a Leader
 
Ilona Jerabek, president of PsychTests.com, says it’s important to recognize that management and leadership are different.  If companies want to bring out the best in their employees, she says, they must hire people who Òhave the business know-how of a manager, but the finesse of the leader.

If you can demonstrate your capabilities in both of these areas during your job-search process, you will have a leg up on your competitors and a better chance of advancing once you land the job.

Joel Garfinkle is a professional motivational and keynote speaker that is recognized as one of the top 50 executive coaches in America. Not your average, motivational speaker, Joel uses his background in executive coaching, performance improvement, and change management to empower associations and corporate audiences to create more fulfilling work and to achieve their full leadership potential.

How do I get more hits on my personal website?

Driving traffic to your site is very important and a concern to every website owner.  Some common ways to drive more traffic to your website includes utilizing search engine optimization.  This involves figuring out the best keywords for your website’s niche and using them in articles on your website to ensure that your site can be found when people search for those keywords. 

Another popular way to drive traffic to your site is to use social media to market your website.  Sharing your content on Facebook, Twitter and other social media websites is a good way to promote your personal website and get more traffic.

You may also want to submit articles to article directories such as ezinearticles.com and articledashboard.com to promote your website.  Attaching author biographies to the articles you post on these article directories will allow those reading your articles to visit your website.

If I apply to a company that uses scanners for the incoming resumes, how long into the process before a human reads it?

Many companies are turning to the use of electronic or computer systems to scan their applicant resumes prior to human eyes ever seeing them.  If you know that a company you are applying to is using an electronic screening process, you should tailor your resume for this type of pre-screening.  In addition to making certain your resume is rich in keyword content for the electronic scanner, you should make sure that it is also written to appear professional to the person who sees it after it has passed through the pre-screening process.

It is impossible to determine a set time frame for the screening process when an electronic screening system is being used.  Once the screening software has narrowed down the batch of applicants, the company will begin human scanning to further narrow the pool to a group of applicants they wish to interview.  This could take hours, days, or even weeks and months.

During Joel’s tenure as an outplacement consultant, he has written many books from topics ranging from Getting Ahead to Find a Job in 14 Days. If you are asking for a raise or negotiating a higher salary, order Get Paid What You’re Worth.

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

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JOB OF THE WEEK…

play a key role in the collection and strategic analysis of internal and external data to support major corporate initiatives and transactions
Analyst, Corporate Strategy, Business Development and IR   NY8655
Scholastic
NYC NY
http://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/jobs.htm

develop and implement a strategic marketing plan to maximize the number of consumer subscriptions to Scholastic’s new video streaming service
Digital Marketing Director   NY8648
Scholastic
NYC NY
http://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/jobs.htm

create the vision for the user experience and associated UI framework and assets on new products; follow through with the communication, processes and tactics to implement the vision
Director, Information Architecture   NY8569
Scholastic
NYC NY
http://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/jobs.htm

responsible for helping to build a bigger vision for Scholastic Achievement Partners technology footprint and for helping to create a phased plan for SAP’s digital future
Executive Producer, Digital Service Offerings   NY7287
Scholastic
NYC NY
http://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/jobs.htm

supervise Editors & post scheduling/operations team
Director of Post Operations   116
BET Networks
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BET&cws=1&rid=116

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

responsible for managing and executing specific aspects/work streams with strategic consulting projects and web development efforts
Manager, Strategy
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5166

responsible for creating tactical solutions for Internet and multimedia project strategies
Senior User Experience Designer
Organic
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5133

responsible for negotiating complex business relationships with important partners and clients
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

acquire and maintain expert level systems knowledge for multiple applications
Application Support Analyst
AppNexus
NYC  NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

work cross functionally to develop novel optimization algorithms and innovate on existing ones, advising on technical feasibility and scalability
Optimization Engineer
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

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/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

build and manage relationships with executives and colleagues to identify current and future strategic staffing needs
Technical Recruiter
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

relationship management, sales, account management, and strategic consulting
Network Account Manager
AppNexus
NYC  NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

plan, design and produce innovative training solutions for NBCUniversal
Manager, Learning & Organization Development   4084BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

act as a lead Producer of Bravo Emerging Media initiatives including interactive TV or other live events leading project from start to completion, including operational, editorial and cross-departmental oversight
Emerging Media Manager, Bravo   2910BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

responsible for the evaluation of scheduling alternatives in order to gain the most cost efficient schedules without compromising the quality the client is attempting to achieve
Assistant Manager, Editing Operations   4088BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

be able to write compelling and grammatically clean long-form website copy as well as effective headlines, taglines, and calls to action
Senior Promotions Editor   4082BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

lead development and ongoing production of recurring advertising reports and presentations for focus site(s)
Sr. Analyst/Manager, Advertising Planning &   4070BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

guide the packaging process (i.e. analyze traffic projections, set inventory seeding, create sales value propositions)
Director, Sales Development    FNG0000895
Fox Networks
NYC NY
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

serve as Ad Sales first point of contact in response to client and agency RFP’s
Manager, Digital Creative Advertising
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

contribute to monthly and longterm schedule planning
Coordinator Scheduling
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

oversees one or more online, digital technology programs, products or services for a dedicated client group
Program Manager
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

manage selected content distribution opportunities (new deals and/or renewals) from start to finish
VP Content Distribution
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

plan and execute the on-air program scheduling strategy with EVP, Programming
VP Programming
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

implement digital media marketing initiatives, specifically related to mobile
Project-Manager, Digital Marketing   21057BR
Walt Disney Corporation
NYC NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

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/

accountable for creating and executing digital extensions of a portfolio of BBC America properties
Digital Producer
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/jobs/

support and in some cases lead custom qualitative, quantitative and third party research for BBCWA across its various businesses on both and individual business and corporate level
Manager, Consumer Insights and Corporate Research
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/jobs/

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

writing for video and digital web, budgeting, video editing, live (tricaster) and package video production, wordpress and interactive content presentation, managing multiple projects at once identifying and working with editorial and technology providers
Manager, Interactive Video Production, Lifestyle & Entertainment   10528BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

conducts reviews of and analyzes business and information technology processes and prepares essential groundwork for the development of systems
Sr Business Analyst – Enterprise Application Development   9689BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

manage planning, design, development, configuration and implementation of corporate financial systems
Senior Business Analyst   9813BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

work with internal teams to develop, execute and manage marketing and promotional campaigns with partners
Partnership Manager   10257BR
CBS Corporation
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 technical development to support the extension of Showtime Anytime from online to new distribution platforms/devices as required by the product’s roadmap
Sr. Director, Technical Development  10262BR
Showtime Anytime
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

represents and collaborates with A&E Network Digital Ad Sales, Partnerships, Programming and Marketing teams and presents and reports on, A&E Digital capabilities across all brands/properties
Director, Digital Ad Sales Marketing   101902
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

assist sales staff in their efforts to maximize the advertising revenue for A+E Networks by creating plans and integrated proposals, stewarding accounts and supporting the Account Executives in presentations of proposals and deal inventory management
Integrated Sales Planner   116942
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

develop and execute integrated partnership opportunities for potential and existing A&E advertising clients
Mgr, Ad Sales Partnerships:A&E   115762
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

responsible for maintaining the overall look and feel of all online projects
Senior Designer, Digitial Media-Bio   116025
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

implement digital media marketing initiatives, specifically related to mobile
Project-Manager, Digital Marketing   21057BR
Walt Disney Corporation
NYC NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

design and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy that aligns with business goals for the European market
Marketing Director-EME
AAppNexus
London England
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

responsible for digital content development throughout ICLE
Director of Digital Development   DAN8563
Scholastic
Albany NY
http://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/jobs.htm

educate, advise and coach studio employees on issues involving, but not limited to: employee relations, recruitment, training and organizational development
Director, Human Resources   FFE0000739
Fox Networks
Greenwich CT
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

lead all client-side application development activities on existing and emerging platform, management of the in-house development team as well as working with external development partners and mobile industry partners
Director, Mobile Engineering & Client Application Development   4948BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Bristol CT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

lead our field sales team in achieving outlined regional Fair event and revenue goals through training and development on branch-related issues, product/inventory concerns, and all new programs
Outside (Field) Sales Supervisor   BF8723
Scholastic
Silver Spring MD
http://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/jobs.htm

oversee all aspects of NBC News Washington Bureau media assets
Senior Producer, Digital Media   3578BR
NBCUniversal
Washington DC
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

negotiating with agents, working with authors on all editorial and publication matters, and writing cover copy/title information sheets
Senior Editor – Howard Books
Simon & Schuster
Nashville TN
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

responsible for managing production staff and network initiatives to create programming and program content for Speed Channel
Coordinating Producer   FNG0000887
Fox Networks
Charlotte NC
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

accountable for successful delivery of end to end quality solutions
Product Launch Manager   38860
Cox Careers
Atlanta GA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

lead and support technical operations teams in accordance with industry standards and best practices
Executive Director, Enterprise Infrastructure Services & Support   39051
Cox Careers
Atlanta GA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

serve as the primary contact in Atlanta to develop and articulate sales strategy as it relates to the product lifecycle on existing and new products
Senior Manager, Sales Strategy   38864
Cox Careers
Atlanta GA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

leads overall marketing analytics to gain insights to and refine marketing optimization and ROI.  Drives the use of advanced analytical techniques to identify, prioritize, structure, and solve complex business problems
Executive Director – Marketing Analytics   39037
Cox Careers
Atlanta GA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

leads technology projects from inception to completion
CNN BEST, Advanced Project Mgr
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.turner.com/careers#/careers/job-details/127156BR

responsible for developing, overseeing and implementing the brand strategy ( positioning, core values, footprint, target audience) for the Cartoon Network and Tooncast brands
Dir., Marketing CN & Tooncast
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.turner.com/careers#/careers/job-details/128746BR

be the pied piper of social media for journalists at CNN Digital, working with writers and producers across the newsroom to make the most of social media as a tool for newsgathering, community building and storytelling
Producer, Social
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.turner.com/careers#/careers/job-details/127524BR

partners with Advertising Web/Digital Design team to ensure email creative is consistent with other campaign digital elements
Assoc Rep, Email Design & Production   3783BR
NBCUniversal
Orlando FL
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

coordinate the day-to-day activities of Digital Media on shared servers
WSCV Media Specialist   3359BR
NBCUniversal
Miramar FL
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

prepare and revise sales plans using Dealmaker system to be presented to clients/agencies
Sales Planner   87
BET Networks
Chicago IL
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BET&cws=1&rid=87

creates public relations opportunities and program publicity for the network using existing management, programming, and marketing/branding personnel and strategies; receives and responds to written and verbal inquiries from the press regarding the network
Manager, Communications   FNG0000899
Fox Networks
Chicago IL
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

create thoughtful and innovative audience analyses that best position and distinguish the Nickelodeon brands in the national advertising marketplace
Analyst, Research
MTV Networks
Chicago IL
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

be a senior member of the channel, working with counter parts in Programming, Marketing and Integrated Marketing to ensure that we meet client objectives and exceed sales goals
VP Music & Youth Ad Sales
MTV Networks
Chicago IL
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

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

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 accurate forecasting for revenues and direct costs
Sr Financial Analyst   39040
Cox Careers
Phoenix AZ
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

responsible for leading and managing a direct team of project managers, building access coordinators and order entry staff who support the Cox Business (CB) Expansion Projects
Manager, Expansion Project-Cox Business   39034
Cox Careers
Phoenix AZ
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

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

provide oversight for on-air and online programming; innovate and adapt new technologies and emerging media platforms
Director, Communications
Current
Los Angeles CA
http://current.com/jobs.htm

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

design static and dynamic online campaigns with a specific focus on static and rich media online ads, promotional and marketing support materials and collateral as needed
Creative Services Designer
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

analyzing data trends around impressions, click-through-rates, and cost-per-acquisition related to our digital marketing efforts
Marketing Analytics Manager
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

own project schedules and drive deliverables to completion
Program Manager – International
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

responsible for managing and coordinating Hulu’s end-to-end Ad Operations processes with a singular goal of building a first class customer focused Operations team
Senior Ad Operations Leader
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

work closely with engineering, design and ad sales team at Hulu
Technical Program Manager – Ad Solutions
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

work with Hulu Marketing team to define goals and tailor the message
Visual Designer – Web and Advertising
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

provide direct day to day administration and support for the EVP International Programming
PA to EVP International Programming   3857BR
NBCUniversal
Los Angeles CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

responsible for all day-to-day aspects of this leading entertainment news and information website
Vice President, E! Online   2859BR
NBCUniversal
Los Angeles CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

perform essential finance/accounting duties in an energetic, team environment
Associate Manager, Finance   FFE0000712
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

manages Clients such as Global partners such as McDonald’s, Coke, Panasonic, Nestle, etc
Mgr, International Promotions   FFE0000703
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

responsible for the licensing of feature film streaming content from major and mini-major studios and producers for the company’s US streaming business
Director – Content Acquisition
Netflix
Beverly Hills CA
http://www.netflix.com/Jobs?id=7563&jvi=oL14Vfwv

build on relationships with key network stakeholders to define digital priorities for franchises and properties, serving as their digital advisor
Manager – Digital Media Network Strategy and Properties   20862BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

review a variety of programs including but not limited to: original series and acquired series, acquired movies, short form, online materials and library materials
Manager – S&P Disney JR.   21125BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

responsible for leading the development and execution of sales marketing strategies for cutting edge multiplatform marketing solutions that drive advertising revenue for KVEA 52 Los Angeles
Manager, Integrated Sales Marketing   3175BR
NBCUniversal
Burbank CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

key tax interface with the finance group and will need to develop close working relationships with the CFOs and Controllers of several business units
Vice President, Tax   4045BR
NBCUniversal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

compiling data, building presentations, reports and dashboards; includes ad hoc and regularly scheduled requests
Business Insights Analyst   20901BR
Walt Disney Corporation
North Hollywood CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

handle the account after the contract is signed; this role focuses on the implementation of the agreement
Senior Account Manager   38935
Cox Careers
Orange County CA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

manage, support and operate the company’s cloud environment
Senior Dev, Ops Engineer
Netflix
Los Gatos CA
http://www.netflix.com/Jobs?id=7563&jvi=oboNVfw1

responsible for developing the company’s consumer payments strategy, for managing its relationships with payments processing partners, and driving business insights from consumer payments data
Senior Analyst – Global Payments Analytics
Netflix
Los Gatos CA
http://www.netflix.com/Jobs?id=7563&jvi=oSC4Vfwd

responsible for handling all technology transactions, including contracts with cloud-based providers, CDNs and ISPs as well as deals to develop and implement our streaming service on various consumer electronic devices
Associate General Counsel – Intellectual Property and Technology Transactions
Netflix
Los Gatos CA
http://www.netflix.com/Jobs?id=7563&jvi=oixSVfwm

have a significant and measurable impact on the Netflix product experience
Director of Product Innovation, Search
Netflix
Los Gatos CA
http://www.netflix.com/Jobs?id=7563&jvi=o59DVfww

responsible for creating tactical solutions for Internet and multimedia project strategies
Senior Experience Architect
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5147

responsible for creating multi-platform topical and image promotion for ABC7 news and programming
Creative Services Writer/Producer/Editor   12347BR
Walt Disney Corporation
San Francisco CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

JOB OPENING: COMM MGR/Big Ten Network/Chi: Resp for network’s day-to-day public/media relations efforts. Dvlps strong relationships w/ external media outlets. BA/BS + 5+ yrs PR exp, pref in media ind. www.foxcareers.com FNG0000899 (1/14)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER/AD SALES MKTG/HGTV-DIY/NY: Create custom sponsorship proposals, manage sweepstakes and sponsorship fulfillment. Full details, http://www.scrippsnetworks.com & select req 2799 (1/14)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/NY: Support Ad Sales Rsarch team by collecting & evaluating Nielsen ratings & mkt data. 1+ yrs TV media research exp, familiar with the News mkt placea +. To apply, contact [email protected] (1/14)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, TV PARTNERSHIP/AVON CT: 30% travel. Manage TV station relationships, support station partners promotion and sales at the local and corporate level. http://hire.jobvite.com/j/?aj=oQq6Vfw1&s=email (1/14)

JOB OPENING: SR COUNSEL/MSG/NY: Sr Counsel will review deal memos, draft/negotiate contracts, and review biz arrangements. Must have JD, 3+ years exp as corp/entertainment lawyer and NY license. Apply at: http://bit.ly/wvUzp2 (1/14)

JOB OPENING: ADVRTSNG ACCT EXEC/Burbank: Leverage relationships w/top clients/agencies to create new accts & expand rev of current accts. 5-7yrs media selling exp TV &/or interactive ad sales. COVER/RES: [email protected] (1/14)

JOB OPENING: ACCT MGR/Vme TV/NYC or Chi: Ad Sales Team Player w/Network Sales exp, Spanish speaking a +. 2+yrs exp advrtsing sales. Strong contacts in Chicago a must. Creative, Good Presenter, knows PP, Word & Excel. www.vmetv.com (1/14)

JOB OPENING: MGR, SOCIAL MEDIA/WEtv/NYC: Develop &execute a clearly defined social media strategythat supports network goals and initiatives. E-mail res [email protected] (1/14)

JOB OPENING: HR COORDINATOR/Hallmark Channel/LA: Bachelor’s degree and 1 yr HR OR Coordinator exp req. STRONG MS Office proficiency a must. View posting and apply @ www.hallmarkchannel.com (1/13)

JOB OPENING: PLANNER 1, AD SALES SUPPORT & ANALYSIS/NY: 2 yrs exp. Facilitate selling of advertising by providing plans that meet needs of assigned client & sales force. Full info/Apply: www.ecentralmetrics.com/url/?u=1005846876-353 (1/13)

JOB OPENING: AD SALES COORD/Comcast Spotlight/NY: Maint sales inventory, asst w/targeting & launching ad campaigns, maintain prgrms & ad campaign scheds. 2-5 yrs exp. Full info/Apply: www.ecentralmetrics.com/url/?u=9371846877-353 (1/13)

JOB OPENING: AD SALES COORD/Comcast Spotlight/LA: Maint sales inventory, asst w/targeting & launching ad campaigns, maintain prgrms & ad campaign scheds. 2-5 yrs exp. Full info/Apply: www.ecen, , , , , tralmetrics.com/url/?u=2595846882-353 (1/13)

JOB OPENING: SALES EXECUTIVE/ABC’s Live Well Network/NY: Revenue goals, new bus dvlpmnt & sponsorship sales. Strong decision maker relationships, strategic, creative, 5+yrs direct selling exp. Res: [email protected] (1/13)

JOB OPENING: BUS DVPT/SALES DRTR/NYC: B2B sales in exhibits & trade shows – new & existing business. 5 yrs proven consultative sales exp from trade show/entertainment ind. Intn’l exp desirable Resumes to: , http://bit.ly/z2WXsL (1/13)

JOB OPENING: SVP CREATIVE DIRECTOR/OXYGEN/NYC: 10+yrs exp. in TV Creative, Strng leadership/mgmt. exp, Exp across multi-platforms, Stng knwldge Oxygen brand, popculture. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com Job# 3963BR (1/13)

JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT DIRECTOR/MK Creative Media Marketing/NY: Manage marketing campaigns, client relations & biz dev with cable networks for full service agency. Min 5 yrs exp at programmer or agency. Send resume: [email protected] (1/12)

JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/EstrellaTV/NY: BA plus 2+ yrs Sales Planning exp. Deal Maker knowledge a must. Detail oriented skills for inventory management, stewardship, reconcile programming, etc… Email [email protected] (1/12)

JOB OPENING: SALES COORDINATOR/EstrellaTV/NY: Exp. w/ Excel and Powerpoint, Multi-tasker, Strong communication skills, work closely w/ Planning and AE’s in all aspects of sales. Email [email protected] (1/12)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, NETWORK OPS/NY: Resp for balancing/maintaining/adjusting Network Brdcst schedule with all internal and external constituencies. 5+ yrs exp. Apply, visit http://www.nbcunicareers.com/search_nbc/ Job# 3936BR (1/12)

JOB OPENING: DIR, COMM/CURRENT TV/LA: Provide oversight for on-air & online prgrmng. Dvlp sys to increase earned media across all platforms. 10 yrs publicity/comm exp in news &/or political field. Res & cvr: [email protected] (1/12)

JOB OPENING: SALES COORDINATOR/TV Guide/NY: Excel skills a +, Organized, Strong comm skills, Work w/AEs/Planners/Sales/Traffic/P&P Marketing. Weekly allocations, deal mainten, ance, daily comm w/agencies. [email protected] (1/12)

JOB OPENING: WRITER/PRODUCER/EDITOR ON-AIR PROMOTION/NBC Universal/NYC: Responsible for writing, producing and editing on-air, off-air and multiplatform promo videos for all Oxygen programming. www.nbcunicareers.com job# 3685 (1/12)

JOB OPENING: DIR. MKTG STRATEGY/Discovery/NY: Manage consumer mktg. for Planet Green/Military Channel initiatives. Overall goal to increase ratings, generate revenue and build brand presence. www.discovery.com #5076 (1/12)

JOB OPENING: PUBLICIST/Discovery/LA: Responsible for working both collaboratively and independently to develop and execute publicity campaigns. www.discovery.com #5028 (1/12)

JOB OPENING: SR DIRECTOR PUBLICITY/Discovery/NY: The Senior Director, Publicity oversees communications outreach on behalf of Network(s) and its executives. www.discovery.com #5099 (1/12)

JOB OPENING: VP OF BIZ DEV, MEDIA PRACTICE/EDGE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES/NY or LA: Resp. for increasing market share for Edge’s services within the media practice. Quota-carrying Senior Salesperson. Resumes to: [email protected] (1/11)

JOB OPENING: DIGITAL AE/Sony Pictures TV/NY: Strong dig. sales bckgrnd a must. Interest in entertainment, gaming, emerg. tech. Able to sell mult properties, incl: Crackle, PS Network, FEARnet & DrOz. Apply: www.sonypicscareers.com (1/11)

JOB OPENING: CLIENT SOLUTIONS SR MGR/NY: help drive rev via the effective mgmt of a team, focused on the dev of creative multi-platform advertiser solutions that leverage the content equity of USA TODAY. Resume to: [email protected] (1/11)

JOB OPENING: CLIENT SOLUTIONS MGR/NY: help drive revenue focused on the dev of creative best -in-class multi-platform advertiser solutions that leverage the content equity of USA TODAY. Resume to: [email protected] (1/11)

JOB OPENING: CLIENT SOLUTIONS DIRECTOR/LA: Help lead dev of cross-platform integrated promotional mktg sales solutions for LA based sales execs – with emphasis on Ent and Auto. Resume to: [email protected] (1/11)

JOB OPENING: CLIENT SOLUTIONS PROJECT LEAD/NY: Guide execution of integrated marketing solutions. 3-4 years media/adv. Exp. Pref’d. Strong kwldg of digital and integ. Mktg. Resume to: [email protected] (1/11)

JOB OPENING: WEB ANALYTICS SPEC/ATL: Rsch role. Expert Measuring & reporting skills. Omniture/Discover & comScore/Nielsen analytics. Coding & tagging skills, statistics & modeling. 6+yrs exp, [email protected] (1/11)

JOB OPENING: MGR NEW BUSINESS DEV/AMC/WE/NYC: Build sales presentations for advertisers, clients, media planners, buyers that showcase client brands. 4+ yrs creative or marketing exp. Resumes: [email protected] (1/11)

JOB OPENING: MGR CONTENT DISTRO/MSG/LA: Mng content distro of assigned operators and seek new biz and products opps. 2-3 years exp cable distro/sales & exp developing distro strats req’d. Apply at: http://bit.ly.yad2mx (1/11)

JOB OPENING: DIR-CURRENT PRODS/IFC/NYC: Direct the flow of day to day functions. Provide creative input during all stages of production incl on casting & booking, script notes, graphics, rough& fine cuts. [email protected] (1/11)

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: WEB INTERNSHIP AT INSIDE EDITION/NYC: Detail oriented under tight deadlines, social media savvy, good writing/copy editing a must. Credit only. Send resume to Kel Christofferson at: [email protected] (1/13)

Matt Anderson was named Chief Strategy/Business Development Officer with Yell.  In his new role, Matt will drive the company’s digital strategies while developing international partnerships and working closely with the company’s digital team.  Previously, Matt worked for Booz & Co. where he served as Partner in the consumer media and digital practice. 

As of January 1, 2012, Jeff Pomeroy left his position at Turner Sports to become President of JDP Communications, a full-service boutique PR sports and entertainment company based in Atlanta. 

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. has tapped four executives to join its publishing and digital division:

• Russell Brown was hired as SVP/Consumer Products Licensing in charge of developing and negotiating new merchandising opportunities for all MSLO brands.  Russell previously worked for Marvel Entertainment and Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
• Charlie Tiersch was named VP/Business Development joining from NBCUniversal.
• Colleen Nowers joins as AVP/Business Development also from NBCUniversal.
• Claudio Goldbarg takes on the new role as SVP/Publishing and Digital Media Operations to spearhead all financial duties for MSLO’s Publishing practice.

CBS Sports Network hired former Michigan State basketball player Mateen Cleaves as a College Basketball Studio Analyst.  Mateen will work with analyst Wally Szczerbiak, insider Jon Rothstein and host Adam Zucker on Inside College Basketball each Wednesday.

Effective immediately, Lorri Leighton was promoted to SVP/Programming with Atlas Media where she reports to Bruce David Klein, President/Executive Producer.  In her new position, Lorri will spearhead all current programming at Atlas and focus on managing showrunners, developing production teams and being the company’s liaison with network clients. 

Starting January 3, Walter Augustin took on new responsibilities as VP/Regional Sales Manager for FOX Stations Sales in Chicago, overseeing all national sales activity. Prior to this appointment, Walter was NSM for WFLD FOX Chicago.

CBS News appointed Jeff Glor as Anchor of the Sunday edition of the CBS Evening News.  Since November 2011, Jeff has served as Special Correspondent for CBS This Morning and he will continue in this role.  Most recently, Jeff was the News Anchor of The Early Show since January 2011 and he has been the anchor of the Saturday edition of the CBS Evening News and a national correspondent across CBS News broadcasts.  He joined CBS News in 2007.

MEC North America’s CEO Marla Kaplowitz announced a slew of new executive hires and promotions:

• Dennis Donlin was named President Team AT&T joining from Mediabrands where he served as EVP/Managing Director.
• Michele Pauchuk is now President of MEC Canada reporting to Marla Kaplowitz. Michele joins from Initiative where she was EVP/Managing Director. 
• Dave Crammond received a promotion to SVP/Managing Director of Trading and Operations, reporting to Michele Pauchuk.  Tracy Bellamy was also upped to VP/Managing Partner of Connection Planning.
• Julia Jones was hired as Managing Partner for the Colgate Palmolive account in North America. Julia is based in New York and reports to Eamonn Store, President/Global Solutions.
• Abby Spatz was also tagged as Managing Partner to head the Chanel account in the US.  She, too, reports to Eamonn Store. 
• Courtenay Harry joins as Senior Partner/Planning Director to spearhead media planning for Pepperidge Farm part of the agency’s Campbell’s Soup business. Courtenay reports to Beth Egan, Managing Partner/Account Director for Campbell’s Soup.
• Rick Acompora will become Managing Partner/Account Director to work on numerous clients, reporting to Marla Kaplowitz.
• Christine Stack joins as a Partner/Director of Senior Talent Acquisition, reporting to Michelle Guglielmelli, Managing Partner/Human Resources and Talent Management.
• JP James started his new position as Director/Engagement Planning for AT&T last July, reporting to Dennis Donlin. 
• The MEC Interaction team hired Jitka Petrickova as Managing Director/Digital West.
• Cathy Salazar was elevated to Senior Partner/Practice Lead of Search and Kristine Segrist becomes Managing Director/Social. 
• Amy Elkins was added to MEC as Partner/Digital Director, reporting to Jeff Killingsworth, Managing Partner/GM of the agency’s Los Angeles office.
• Derek Bhopalsingh was tapped by MEC Canada as VP/Managing Partner of MEC Interaction.

Beginning January 17, Amy Entelis will join CNN in the newly-created role as SVP/Talent and Content Development for CNN Worldwide. Amy will oversee show development including pilots and program acquisitions, talent recruitment and strategy for all CNN networks encompassing CNN, HLN and CNN International.  Based in New York, Amy will report to Mark Whitaker, CNN Worldwide Managing Editor.

Studios 121 tagged Luis Estrada as President.  Luis was one of the co-founders of Studios 121 and has held the positions of COO and President/Sales and Marketing in the past.  In his new role, Luis will manage overall operations, sales and general management.  He replaces Michael Fletcher who has departed the company to pursue other business opportunities.

Chelle Lews joins Lead Generation Technologies to head the media acquisition team as VP/Media.  She will spearhead media acquisition for TV, radio, internet and new media and will report to Preston Haglin, Managing Director. 

Gracie Mercado advances to Director/Human Resources at the YES Network where she will supervise all facets of the network’s HR duties including employee relations, compensation and benefits and recruitment. 

Three executives were hired at A&E Network to strengthen its programming team.  Joining the East Coast non-fiction programming group are Drew Tappon as VP/Non-Fiction and Alternative Programming; Brad Holcman as Senior Director/Non-Fiction and Alternative Programming; and Nicole Reed as Director/Non-Fiction and Alternative Programming.  All three will be charged with developing new non-fictions series for the network and to further manage several current series for the network while reporting to Elaine Frontain Bryant, SVP/Non-Fiction and Alternative Programming at A&E.

Amy Coleman was tapped as Executive Producer for CBS Television Distribution’s new syndicated first-run talk show Jeff Probst.  Amy was a consulting producer on the show’s pilot and has been a former supervising producer for The Oprah Winfrey Show.

30-year veteran at the National Weather Service, Thomas Niziol joins The Weather Channel Companies (TWCC) as its new winter weather expert.  Thomas will be the main source of meteorological content, expertise and analysis for winter weather conditions.  He would be featured during winter weather coverage on The Weather Channel and also contribute his knowledge via the company’s digital platforms. 

NBCUniversal named Adam Stotsky as GM of G4, effective immediately.  Adam will oversee all areas at G4 including programming, development, production, marketing, press and publicity and digital operations while reporting to Bonnie Hammer, Chairman, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment and Cable Studios.

Effective immediately, MediaVest USA promoted Christine Merrifield to President/Video Investment and Activation.  In her new role, Christine is charged with managing all facets involving video investment and activation across broadband, broadcast, cable, local and out-of-home in addition to investment operations.  Christine will further remain on the agency’s Executive Team.  She reports to Bill Tucker, CEO.

Spanish Broadcasting System Inc. (SBS) elevated Zev Levy to Director/Sales of SBS Los Angeles.  Zev, who was previously the GSM for KLAX 97.9FM “La Raza” and KXOL 96.3FM “Latino” stations, will now supervise the consolidated sales efforts for both L.A. stations including SBS Interactive and SBS Entertainment. 

Beginning June 2012, Preston Beckman, EVP/Strategic Program Planning and Research with Fox Broadcasting Company will take on the new position as Senior Strategist for Fox Networks Group.  Preston will offer his knowledge and strategic insight into scheduling, programming and research for all FNG entertainment divisions.  He will report directly to Peter Rice, Chairman/Entertainment, Fox Networks Group. 

Matthew Mancinelli, the former SVP/Worldwide Distribution of Shankly Productions has exited the company to form Mance Media, a global television distribution company.  Based in Hollywood, Mance Media acquires, licenses, co-produces and co-finances programming for the international marketplace.

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