Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

 

A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE ABC FAMILY


ABC Family’s Sizzling Summer!
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Make It or Break It
10 Things I Hate About You
and
Ruby & The Rockits

Cable’s Top 4 Scripted Originals of summer in
F12-34 and F12-17.

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


Cynopsis: Classified Advantage

07.28.09

Good morning – it’s Tuesday, July 28, 2009, and this is your weekly issue of Cyn opsis: Classified Advantage!  This edition includes the top job listings in the Television, Media and Ad Agency markets, professional development advice from national experts, your Q & A’s with our experts, and a summary of executive moves among top companies.

Researching companies and personnel can be a daunting experience. Too many times basic internet searches provides too much information, creating confusion rather than enlightenment. Depending on your needs, it might be wise to take a look at the following websites and determine which best conforms to your requirements. All three offer free trials.

Jigsaw.com, free to join, sort of. To get contacts you must upload contacts, the more you give the more you get. Don’t like that idea? You can pay for the information on a monthly or yearly basis. Each time frame offers 3 different plans, depending on your needs and ability to pay. Jigsaw advertises direct dial phone numbers and direct email addresses of over 500 corporations and 700,000 members. Also included is company information covering but not limited to; size, location and industry.

OneSource.com offers a source of global information on companies, executives and industries. The website provides four regional editions, North America, United Kingdom, Europe and Asia Pacific. Each edition can be purchased separately or as a package. The OneSource Business Browser offers the normal corporate history and executive bios, but also provides information on a company’s competition and the strength and weaknesses of companies. Information is crossed index and a library of standard and customizable reports are at your ready.

Hoovers.com offers basic contact information for over 16 million companies, access to 42,000 detailed company records and the ability to receive news alerts from over 2,000 sources. Hoovers affords three different levels of service, Researcher, Prospector and Relationship Manager. While Researcher has access to company profiles and executives only the higher two levels allows direct email information without additional fee.

Update:  The newest report from the CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index came out yesterday and the results are largely encouraging. The monthly numbers reflected the biggest gain of the year, a 17.8 index point jump for July following a 3.8 rise in June and a 15.2 increase for May. The index value of executive and management-level job openings advanced to 78.2 (78.2 representing the number of jobs available compared to 100 jobs available in the same month two years ago), a substantial growth over the 41.4 posted in April of this year.

The West, which was lagging behind the rest of the country, climbed almost 20 index points to 75. Only the Midwest scored lower, a 72.4 after an 11.5 point gain. The Southwest and the Northeast still showed the strongest index scores with a 88.1 and a 87.5 respectively.

Jay Martin, JobSerf’s chairman said, “We are encouraged at both the direction and magnitude of July’s gain. It shows the positive recovery, which started in the late spring, is still continuing.”

Next week: Economists Review the Economy

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

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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~ ACTIONABLE EXPERT ADVICE ~

How to Find the Media Biz Action

By Michael Pollock

 

How often have you read a report of a media conference or party and you think to yourself, “Rats! I should have been there, if only I’d known about it.”  You look at the photos of the attendees  they’re people you would like to get to know, who work at firms that could so benefit from your skills and experience.  But you didn’t know it was happening – so you were left to read the reports, look at the pictures and update your LinkedIn page hoping that someone would find you.  

You don’t have to get left out again.  There are several sites that can clue you in to what is happening where you are. Start out at www.mashable.com/category/labels/events for Social Media events across the country.  For film biz get-togethers check out The San Diego Media Communications Association at www.sdmca-i.org/media_events.htm .

“Online sites are great at easily keeping in touch and updating a ton of contacts,” says Gary Sharma, the man behind business events calendar GarysGuide. “However meeting and networking in person is absolutely critical, as that is where some of the best relationships get formed, deals get done, partnerships get forged, hires get made, alliances get built.” 

Sharma’s list, found at www.garysguide.org , lists “conferences, un-conferences, forums, workshops, seminars, meetups, tweetups, mixers, parties and more.” A quick look reveals a panel in New York entitled Media In Crisis – Is There a Way Out?, a free Internet Marketing meet-up in Minneapolis and an interactive games conference in Cologne, Germany.  When I asked him why people typically attend these events, Sharma responded, “The program content is typically always very useful. But it is the brainstorming-style discussions around the content and networking with your peers in the industry that can be particularly invaluable.”

Sharma told me that GarysGuide is used by “an astonishingly wide gamut of people in business: C level execs, Managers, VCs, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Marketing/PR folks, technologists, analysts, bloggers etc.  Everyone uses it in different ways.  Some are looking for conferences, while others for social events/parties/mixers, while yet others are more interested in workshops and seminars.”

So now there’s no need for you to be left out.  Wherever you are in the world you too can have the inside track on what is happening and where and when – and next time it’ll be you in those photos!
 
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, 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.

Next week: Surviving the Cut

If you have any specific questions you’d like our Experts to address, please email them to me, John Cox at [email protected].

~ ASK THE EXPERTS ~
Questions from our Readers
Answered by Peter Roche

About a month ago I left my position as Director of Acquisitions for Israel’s number one preschool channel and am currently in Los Angeles looking for work in the children’s media business. In my never-ending searches I come across a lot of positions that look appealing to me, however, I do not necessarily have the background experience for them (for example: Communications Manager at Google).  Before the bad economy situation, I would not hesitate to apply for a position that was a bit out of my league since I am so confident in my capabilities.  Do you think I should apply for these types of positions, even though they are not in my direct line of work?  Also, if a job listing requests not to follow up with HR should I really obey that? How else will I get the interview?

You said, “Before the bad economy situation, I would not hesitate to apply for a position that was a bit out of my league since I am so confident in my capabilities.” I say do the same now. Confidence is enrolling, and more often than not, can make THE difference in a hiring decision.

“Do you think I should apply for these types of positions, even though they are not in my direct line of work?” Yes! If you are confident you could do the job if given the opportunity, then your challenge is to create a way to demonstrate that you’ve got what it takes.

“… if a job listing requests not to follow up with HR should I really obey that?” You can’t just ignore that request, like it didn’t exist. However, as you say, if you are constrained by it you don’t get interviews. So you will have to put your confidence and creativity in overdrive and find a way to get a meeting with the hiring executive. Who is that person? Are they on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter? Can you get an introduction through people who know them, etc.

The “bad economy” is an opportunity for you to strut your stuff. Others may be hesitating, loosing their confidence, and playing by other’s rules (as you may have been tempted to do) – you must not.

While trying to get a fledging branded entertainment company off the ground, I am also looking for freelance and/or other full time opportunities as a Creative Director/Writer/Producer. In my profile on a major job networking site, I list myself as currently employed with my new company. I wondered if the experts could speak to how recruiters generally use these types of sites: i.e., how they search for candidates, and whether or not I should make it clear in my profile heading that I’m looking for work.

The key question you ask is, “… should [you] make it clear in my profile heading that I’m looking for work.”  The answer is yes, yes and yes!  And with specificity – what kind of work are you looking for and what value will you bring to the person or organization who will hire you? Spending creative time translating what you “do” into a value proposition for a prospective employer is the headline you should lead with.

Peter Roche is the Managing Partner of The London Perret Roche Group LLC. Contact: Peter’s direct line 732-933-9610, email [email protected] and on the web http://www.lprgroup.com

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


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JOB OF THE WEEK …

guide the future of television and entertainment online

Product Manager, Business Intelligence   2002BR
CBS Interactive
San Francisco CA

http://www.cbscorporation.com/careers/index.php

OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST …

day-to-day liaison between the client and the media community
Strategy Supervisor, Digital
OMD
NYC, NY
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/OMD/PublicJobs/Canviewjobs.cfm


Marketing Coordinator
Ion Media Networks
NYC, NY
http://www.ionmedia.tv/careers/employment.cfm?id=1146

develops and implements creative marketing and digital strategies to help our clients navigate the future and generate big impact in the media environment
Project Manager/Director
OMD
NYC, NY
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/OMD/PublicJobs/Canviewjobs.cfm

senior media management representative for their respective businesses
Strategy – Group Director
OMD
NYC, NY
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/OMD/PublicJobs/Canviewjobs.cfm

champion of thought leadership and you will own the client relationship
Group Account Director
OMD
NYC, NY
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/OMD/PublicJobs/Canviewjobs.cfm

senior media management representative for their respective businesses
Group Director of Strategy, Latino
OMD
NYC, NY
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/OMD/PublicJobs/Canviewjobs.cfm

senior media management representative for his/her respective businesses
Group Director
OMD
NYC, NY
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/OMD/PublicJobs/Canviewjobs.cfm

senior media management representative for his/her respective businesses
Group Director, Digital
OMD
NYC, NY
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/OMD/PublicJobs/Canviewjobs.cfm

maintain a relationship with various Strategic Business Units and introduce on client’s business accordingly
Group Director, Strategy
OMD
NYC, NY
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/OMD/PublicJobs/Canviewjobs.cfm

develops and implements creative marketing and digital strategies
Project Manager
OMD
NYC, NY
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/OMD/PublicJobs/Canviewjobs.cfm

m anages the digital production and distribution process of eBooks including frontlist eBook conversion, project-based backlist eBook conversion, and downloadable audio conversion
Digital Production Manager
Penguin Group
NYC, NY
http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/aboutus/employment/jobopportunities.html

develop content syndication packages and manage internet advertising campaigns
Internet Media Network Ad Sales
Foodbuzz
NYC, NY
http://foodbuzz.jobscore.com/list

support the needs of the Business Development department, primarily the growing operations of the VOD and Retransmission Consent businesses
Business Development Analyst
CBS Corporate
NYC, NY
http://www.cbscorporation.com/careers/index.php

lead client segmentation efforts for the Cable Ad Sales team
Vice President, Cable Business Development   1039684
NBC
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

identify & deliver global synergies, in particular across SCI FI, USA Network, Chiller, Sleuth and Universal channels worldwide
Global Brand Director   1062275
NBC
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

all stages of strategic development and creative execution of revenue generating, integrated marketing solutions for Syfy and Syfy.com
Director Strategic Marketing- Syfy Channel   1065520
NBC
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

growing sports sales with existing client base as well as identifying and closing new business for NBC sports
Sport Sales Account Director   1066423
NBC
NYC, Chicago or Los Angeles (location to be determined based on candidate)
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

creative lead in off-air advertising, promotion and marketing, from concept to development, of NBC Universal projects
Design Manager, The NBC Agency   1063613
NBC
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

managing the profitability and growth of NBC Universal’s syndication sales distribution activities within the Northeast
Vice President, Syndication Sales Northeast Region   1003874
NBC
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

developing and managing advertising capabilities and solutions across key verticals
Senior Manager, Product Marketing, iVillage   1062325
NBC
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

drive revenue on NBC Universal Local Integrated Media products
Director, Market Development   1066825
NBC
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

develop and execute the marketing strategy for iVillage and its related vertical sub-businesses
SVP, Marketing, iVillage   1064090
NBC
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

producing and managing photographic coverage for series, movies, mini-series, specials, pilots, events and corporate assignments for USA Network, Syfy and Bravo
Manager of Photography   1068267
NBC
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

help the continued growth of channel with forward thinking and smart scheduling strategy
VP, Strategic Program Planning, Scheduling & Acquisitions   1071173
NBC
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

delivering new advertising sales & grow existing business
Account Executive   1008
GAC Networks
NYC, NY
https://www.scripps.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.searchJobs

managing the integrated marketing internally at the network by liaising with departments as well as off channel by managing execution of all consumer advertising
Consumer Marketing Manager   1003
Scripps Network
NYC, NY
https://www.scripps.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.searchJobs

shaping the overall editorial voice and content mix of MTV Digital’s key sites
Director of Programming and Original Content
MTV
NYC, NY
https://jobhuntweb.viacom.com/jobhunt/main/jobsearch.asp

leading production efforts to conceive and produce high quality content and innovative delivery and presentation of that content
Senior Producer, MTV Style
MTV.com
NYC
https://jobhuntweb.viacom.com/jobhunt/main/jobsearch.asp

oversee the development and implementation of marketing plans for mtv/mtv.com music and programming priorities across all platforms
Director, Consumer Marketing
MTV
NYC, NY
https://jobhuntweb.viacom.com/jobhunt/main/jobsearch.asp

develop and manage integrated marketing programs, proposals, and sales materials to support sales teams
VP, Sales Marketing and Solutions
WWE
Stamford CT
http://www.wwe-careers.com/wwe/jobboard/listjobs.aspx

responsible for revenue goals which include, developing existing business as well as developing new business
Account Executive   1069826
NBC
Hartford CT
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

identification, evaluation, development and execution of new opportunities/platforms for sponsorship, partnership and advertising revenues
Director of Business Development   FNG16485
FOX Sports
Atlanta GA
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

responsible for on-air and off-air promotions, and online of key network programming including signature shows
Director, Marketing (FOX Sports Florida/Sun Sports)   FNG16662
FOX Sports
Sunrise FL
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

overseeing all Business Affairs matters for the international division of Telemundo
Director Business Affairs   1064485
NBC
Hialeah FL
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

secure Internet advertising accounts from existing and new advertisers
Account Executive   775
WPTV
West Palm Beach FL
https://www.scripps.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.searchJobs

overall sales support to the sales staff, administering existing deals, coordinating pending deals and following through to closure with clients
Digital Account Manager   1071256
NBC
Chicago IL
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

champion of thought leadership and you will own the client relationship
Group Account Director
OMD
Chicago IL
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/OMD/PublicJobs/Canviewjobs.cfm

senior media management representative for their respective businesses
Strategy – Group Director
OMD
Chicago IL
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/OMD/PublicJobs/Canviewjobs.cfm

all ad sales for the region, including new business development, maintaining existing accounts, and meeting revenue budgets
Account Executive (FOX Sports Southwest)   FNG16586
FOX Sports
Irving TX
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

provide the media leadership on a client’s business
Global Associate Director, Strategy
OMD
Los Angeles CA
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/OMD/PublicJobs/Canviewjobs.cfm

provides the client with the most effective media plan recommendation to insure that the client’s goals are met
Media Planner/Strategist
OMD
Los Angeles CA
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/OMD/PublicJobs/Canviewjobs.cfm

day-to-day liaison between the client and the media community
Strategy Supervisor
OMD
Los Angeles CA
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/OMD/PublicJobs/Canviewjobs.cfm

prospects and develops working relationships in the ad buying community
FOX Sports West Account Executive   FNG16708
FOX Sports
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

develop online sales plans and maintain precise revenue forecasts
Director, Ad Sales   FNG16623
Beliefnet
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

activating, processing and trafficking newly registered Affiliates
Account Coordinator   988
Shopzilla
Los Angeles CA
https://www.scripps.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.searchJobs

generation and growth of display advertising revenue
Account Director, Display Advertising Sales   877
Shopzilla
Los Angeles CA
https://www.scripps.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.searchJobs

energetic, enthusiastic sales professional with proven success selling integrated marketing programs
Senior Account Executive
WWE
Los Angeles CA
http://www.wwe-careers.com/wwe/jobboard/listjobs.aspx

works on-site within the home video division of a major studio client to identify consumer and retailer insights, marketing and distribution opportunities
Account Manager – Entertainment  0901743
Nielsen
Los Angeles CA
https://nielsen.taleo.net/careersection/3/jobsearch.ftl

support core broadband and new media platform businesses cross-functional and cross-business initiatives
Digital Entertainment Director   1066948
NBC
Universal City, CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

support core broadband and new media platform businesses
Digital Entertainment Manager   1067559
NBC
Universal City, CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

guide the future of television and entertainment online
Business Intelligence Analyst   2001BR
CBS Interactive
San Francisco CA
http://www.cbscorporation.com/careers/index.php

develop content syndication packages and manage internet advertising campaigns
Internet Media Network Ad Sales
Foodbuzz
San Francisco CA
http://foodbuzz.jobscore.com/list

daily interaction and coordination with Sales, Engineering, and Business Teams to ensure flawless advertising campaign executions
Online Ad Traffic Manager
Foodbuzz
San Francisco CA
http://foodbuzz.jobscore.com/list


A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE


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~ RECAP:  THIS WEEK’S CYNOPSIS CLASSIFIEDS ~

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JOB OPENING: AD SALES RESEARCH SR MGR/ION/NY: Great opp w/ media brand, 6+ yrs ad sales research exp, strong analytic skills & strategic thinking vital, Galaxy/N Power/MRI/TNS req’d. EOE. Apply [email protected] (8/1)

JOB OPENING: AD SALES PLANNER/Kids Ntwrk./NY: 1+yrs Advrtsng Sales exp. pref Kids; support in growing existing buz; recommendations for new buz dvlpmt. Apply: http://www.thecookiejarcompany.com/cj_careers.php (8/1)

JOB OPENING: CONSUMER MARKETING MANAGER/FOOD NETWORK/ NY– Manage integrated marketing & execution of all consumer advertising. 5-7 yrs entertainment mkting and/or ad agency exp is req’d. Prod exp a plus. www.scrippsnetworks.com (8/1)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST /Fox Latin American Channels: Support busy Res. Dept. Strong analytical/comm/computer/presentation skills, PPT & Excel. Nielsen data & systems. a+ Email: [email protected] (8/1)

JOB OPENING: DIR DIGITAL MEDIA OPS/Ovation/Santa Monica: Knwlg/exp mngng operations of a growing digital media biz.5 yrs digital operations exp. Strong analytical/ rsrch skills. Cvr letter/salary req: [email protected] (8/1)

JOB OPENING: EXEC DIRECTOR/Drexel University/Phila: Top TV, news or film producer or exec to run an institute related to our academic programs. Visit: http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/jobs/ (8/1)

JOB OPENING: SR DIRECTOR, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/MTV/NYC: 7+ yrs exp. in building & developing interactive digital products; Creation of digital product documents; B.A. EOE/M/F/D/AAP apply  www.mtvcareers.com (8/1)

JOB OPENING: LINE PROD-Freelance/ABC/ENT. MKTG/Burbank: Mng creation of brdcst quality spots/clips for air various outlets. 3yrs+ exp Post Prod., pref. w/ promos.Final Cut Pro & flex sched a must. Apply: [email protected] (8/1)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING/GSN Santa Monica: 5-7 yrs exp in pre & post production, digital programming initiatives, budgeting, casting and development. Please send resume to [email protected]  (8/1)

JOB OPENING: DIGITAL MEDIA TECH/NEW YORK: Digital Media tech for post prod, encoding & prod of graphics. Visit www.mylifetime.com/about-us/welcome https://www.abso.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=507&JobDetail=57420 (7/31)

JOB OPENING: ON AIR TECHNICIAN/New York: OnAir Tech Master Control Ops Prod & post production duties. Apply @ www.mylifetime.com/about-us/welcome https://www.abso.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=507&JobDetail=58756 (7/30)

JOB OPENING: CNS-PROJ COORD/Comcast/NY: Supp Sales & Traffic sys by identifying, resrchng/resolving tech/bus issues. Help w/Quality Assurance, app train’g/implementation. Apply: http://www.ecentralmetrics.com/url/?u=4002157639-19 6 EOE (7/30)

JOB OPENING: SR CREATIVE EXEC ON-AIR PROMOS/WB Telepictures Prods/Burbank CA: Oversee branding, positioning & creative dir for promo dept for TV shows, websites, new show launches & dvlpmnt projs. Apply: careers.timewarner.com (7/28)

JOB OPENING: SUPPORT SPECIALIST/Invision Inc/NY: 2+yrs Media Ad Sales, initial contact for clients, problem determination & resolution, track & identify software fixes, good communication& writing skills Apply [email protected] (7/28)

~ RECAP: THIS WEEK IN EXECUTIVE MOVES ~

Traci Lynn Blackwell advanced to VP/Current Programs with The CW Network and in her new capacity will continue to supervise daily production for scripted programs including 90210, One Tree Hill, Supernatural, Vampire Diaries and Life Unexpected. Traci reports to Michael Roberts, EVP.

Bennett Media Worldwide upgraded Scott Kirkpatrick to Director/International Sales where he replaces Matthew Mancinelli who recently departed the production/distribution company for a new job at Shankly Productions. Bennett Media Worldwide also promoted Chris Prince to Coordinator/International Sales and Emilie Dumay to Executive Assistant to the President.

Former Lifetime Television Networks communications executive, Amy Schuman joins Horizon Media as an Associate Brand Group Director for the Brand Strategy Group to head the A&E account.

Maxus, one of four worldwide WPP media agency networks under the umbrella of GroupM, tapped Karen Kaufman for the new position as Worldwide Business Development Director. Karen moves to Maxus from its sister agency Mindshare where she served as a Managing Partner and leader of the company’s Business Planning division. In her new role, Karen will be charged with a variety of duties including the development of new services, communication of the agency’s vision to clients and prospects in addition to new business strategy implementation among other functions. Based in New York, Karen reports to Kelly Clark, Maxus Worldwide CEO.

Izzie Pick moves into the position of VP/Programming Development with BBC Worldwide Productions. She joined BBC Worldwide Productions in January 2008 as a contracted Executive Producer. Izzie will now oversee the company’s talent unit and work closely with the unscripted development group to identify new creative projects from the BBC and independent UK producers, in addition to developing original formats for the US network.

Later — John
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