Cynopsis: Classified
Advantage
07/05/11
Good morning – it’s Tuesday, July 5, 2011, and this is your weekly issue of Cynopsis: Classified Advantage!
A couple of weeks ago I saw your article in Cynopsis. I am the boss of a mid-sized company and would like to respond to your list of requests.
First, times are tough and I appreciate your understanding this and yes, I am very grateful that you stuck it out with us and I genuinely hope that you stay once the economy becomes healthy again. But I would like a little gratitude also. I’ve had to make some very hard and serious decisions in the past three years, and one of those decisions was to keep you on. I don’t want applause, just some acknowledgement that you still have your job because of those decisions I made.
Also, I am a firm believer that if there is extra money, it’s yours. I feel you know how to spend your money better than I do, so I won’t hold back money for a company picnic, or movie night at the office.
I would love to give you greater benefits and training, but that costs money, and that’s what we don’t have. We will try to train you the best that we can, but going back to college isn’t in the cards right now.
The discount on our products, done. Good suggestion and effective immediately, all our retail products will be available to you at a significant discount.
More vacation time also sounds like a good idea, I think it helps recharge people and that creates better work from happier workers. Effective immediately, I have changed two personal days to six, four of which can be used for anything, though the other two are to be used for doctors visits and such. Unfortunately, these personal days cannot coincide with existing company holidays.
Gym membership? Unless the health insurance companies give us a break on the premiums, sorry, we can’t do that, too much money.
You want my tickets to the Giants game? No way. I love the Giants and I love going to the games. Besides, I have 200 employees, that’s a lot of tickets, again too much money.
If you want a new title, tell me why you deserve it. If I agree, you got it, along with new business cards.
If you would like to join our cell phone plan on your dime, great, let’s make it happen. But only if we get enough people who would switch to make it worth the paperwork.
If your department wants the company to pay for a working lunch once a month, that is something I can get behind. But with a few rules: no alcohol, I will provide a list of acceptable restaurants and something must be accomplished. If any of these rules are neglected, it’s the end of company paid lunches.
A raffle sounds like a good idea, and I will pay for the prize. It won’t be anything extravagant, but hopefully will be something fun. Once a week for an okay prize or once a month for a much better prize? Employees can decide.
Summer hours, let’s give it a try. I will start a pilot program but if work slips, it stops, immediately.
The best computers go to the people who need them most. Our creatives. If your job requires mainly word processing and emailing, you are the last one to get a new computer. Sorry but computers are expensive.
Twenty minutes a month to meet with me, sorry, do the math. 200 employees? I can’t do it. But what I can do is institute quarterly departmental meetings where all ideas will be listened to, but no promises. I will look forward to these meetings, because every company can use good ideas.
I wish I could give you more, but understand what it is to be the boss. Everyday is a tightrope between employees and owners. My job is not only to run the business as efficiently as possible, but also to try to keep everyone’s morale up. Though not mutually exclusive, it’s close.
Also you must understand that every decision I make, some people are going to be happy, others, not. It’s true with every decision, I don’t like it but it’s part of my job. Your understanding this, is greatly appreciated and remembered by me.
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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] .
Sometimes you think you know how you come across to others but you don’t. You may think you rock in your presentation skills, or present a cool and calm presence or think you are a superstar when it comes to nailing a job interview.
When was the last time you went on a job interview and what was the outcome? I thought so! If you’ve been pounding the pavement and think you are just doing fine networking your butt off then think again. If no one has offered you a job or even given you a second look, chances are you are not the picture perfect job candidate you may think you are.
Maybe it’s time for a lesson or two on how to objectively see yourself as others see you. We all think we know ourselves and we may even play twenty questions in front of the mirror admiring ourselves along the way. But do you really know what others think about you when you have just interviewed for a job? Do you ever ask for feedback and get a nervous response or a noncommittal answer? Do you leave the interview not quite sure what the other person thought or, had the perception you nailed the interview only never to hear back from the recruiter again?
It’s not uncommon for recruiters or hiring managers to dodge the proverbial bullet when offering up feedback particularly if your interview did not go as well as you expected. That doesn’t mean they are a bunch of liars it just means most people, under pressure, don’t necessarily respond with honesty and directness. That’s not a judgment on you or the other person necessarily, but it does place the burden on you to become more self-aware and really understand how you are coming across.
So what is a mock interview and how can it help you polish up your interviewing skills? A mock interview is just that, a fake, role-play exercise where you can practice how you present yourself in front of others. You can do this with another person as the interviewer, or you can do this in front of your laptop and record yourself before you go live in front of your next job interview. Here’s how to set up your mock interview:
1. Pick a comfortable setting like your living room, office, etc. (avoid the bedroom because you don’t want to look too comfortable).
2. Sit in a hard chair so that your back is straight and you have a good angle in front of the laptop, which you will place in front of you.
3. You will have already prepared or have asked someone else to prepare a list of 5-10 questions that you will answer in front of the camera.
4. Remember to wear something you would on an interview and prepare questions that you might be asked on an interview so that you are recreating as close to an actual interview you’ve experienced as possible.
5. If you can invite someone to ask you the questions off screen that’s fine, but you should begin the response to the question by incorporating part of the question in your answer. You can respond something like, “That’s a great question, how do I rate my overall job skills compared to my peers …” In this way, you can follow how you responded to each question when you go back to replay your interview.
6. Now the hard part, ask someone other than yourself to review the mock interview BEFORE you look at it. Choose someone you trust who will give you honest feedback. Write down, or have them write down the specific areas of feedback for each question you answered so you can have this to review when you view your recording.
7. Next, review your recording and have the list of feedback in front of you to go through when you critique each of your responses to the questions asked. The hardest part here is to try to look at yourself objectively.
8. When reviewing your mock interview, try not to focus on the details, if your hair was not in place or you were sitting slanted in the chair. For your first pass, focus on how well or not you verbally responded to the questions.
9. List out your own feedback, such as, did you hesitate often, did you use many “um’s” and “ah’s” when you answered the questions. View how quickly or slowly you spoke and focus on the timing of your responses.
10. Lastly, go back and critique your visual queues, appearance, posture, eye contact, any nervous habit you may not have noticed you had. Write down ALL of your observations so you have a complete list of how well you did and where you might need to improve.
When you complete your mock interview, create a Good/Not So Good list and put your feedback and that of the other person reviewing your recording down so you create a side-by-side comparison. You should wait a few days before you go back and look at your mock interview again with fresh eyes to see if you pick up anything else you may add to your list.
Now that you have an “objective” observation you can critique your interviewing skills and hone up on areas where you may not have performed as well as you once imagined.
It’s not a bad idea to use this to practice on your responses and come up with another list of questions and repeat the same process again in a week to see how well you improved.
Remember that you are the best judge of your how well you come across and represent yourself to others. Next time you go on an interview, you’ll know exactly how someone sees you and whether or not you really “nailed” it.
Lisa Kaye, Founder & CEO, www.greenlightjobs.com a media and entertainment recruitment job board and career center has over 20 years human resources experience in the industry having worked for E! Networks, ABC/Disney, Lifetime, Pixar, Live Nation and most recently consulting with The Oprah Winfrey Network.
If you have any specific questions you’d like our Experts to address, please email them to me, John Cox at [email protected].
I sometimes feel like I’m a step behind my colleagues (and possible competitors for a new job) because my alma mater is a small state school that’s not well-known outside my immediate locale. How important is having a “name brand” school on your resume, and when does it stop becoming an issue (i.e. how far into a career)?
There is no secret that having graduated from a well known or Ivy League school does have its advantages when it comes to leveraging your career network, but it really depends on your degree level (BA, BS, Masters, etc) and who you are lucky enough to be interviewing with.
If you are applying for specific positions that require a certain degree level, then yes, the school from which you graduated as well as your academic accomplishments are important assets and should not been seen as an “issue” or impediment to your career advancement.
Many times what makes an interview successful is bonding with the recruiter or hiring manager. This happens when common interests are formed. When you and the recruiter or hiring manager have worked for the same employers, or have mutual professional acquaintances, have volunteered for similar organizations or associations and of course have graduated from the same school (regardless of the locale), all of which can help you make a connection.
It’s important not to feel the pressure because you may or may not possess the competitive advantage over your peers when it comes to your educational background. Remember ALL of your accomplishments whether they be professional, educational or volunteer need to be in your career-tool chest when arming yourself with what it takes to land your next job.
You never know which one of your many accomplishments will make the recruiter take notice. It could be as simple as the Animal Rescue Shelter you volunteered for, or the fact you graduated from East Central College in Ada, Oklahoma.
I have been actively job searching for a while now with very little success. Recently I found a position that is exactly what I want to do. I emailed the company my resume and even hand mailed them my resume personally just to reach out. I know that sounds obsessive, but I really want to work for this company.
Is it too forward to call them to check the status of the position or to at least try and set up an informational tour/interview? I feel even if I don’t get the position, which I hope isn’t the case, that I’d still get to talk with people at the company because I’m really passionate about joining their team and learning more about them.
Finding anyway you can to accomplish your goal of securing a job in one of the toughest job markets in recent history is nothing to feel “obsessive”about. One of the biggest mistakes many job seekers make is that they believe by emailing, phoning and even hand delivering a resume is enough to ensure that the “recruiter” receives it and that they are in the recruitment pipeline. Not the case.
In order to make sure you are noticed and even seriously considered for a position, your need to have exemplary follow-up skills is required. It’s okay to email, call and even show up at the reception desk of the company you want to work for if you think it will work.
However, finding and leveraging all of your contacts will ensure you’ve covered all of your bases. Leveraging your professional network can mean finding someone who works directly for the company who can make an introduction on your behalf to the hiring manager or recruiter.
Locating and establishing internal referrals to help you network within the company is always a smart way to ensure that you get an exploratory or an in-person meeting. Being creative about how you use your network of contacts, whether it be as a referral source or as a direct internal contact will at the very least help you get a foot-in even if you don’t leave with a job offer. In this job market, there is no room for being shy or hesitant-you’ve got to pull out all the stops (short of stalking that is!)
Lisa Kaye, Founder & CEO, www.greenlightjobs.com offers up weekly career advice and has extensive experience in hiring, recruiting and talent management in the entertainment industry.
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provide input into the formulation of strategies/operating plans of department
Operations Director, NBC.com 2272BR
NBC Universal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/search_nbc/
draft and edit press releases, media alerts and email blasts
PR Manager
MTV Networks
Santa Monica CA
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /
responsible for aspects of development of ideas from concept to pilot, including creative and production matters
Manager, Development
MTV Networks
Santa Monica CA
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structuring, negotiating and drafting complex deals and agreements involving the development and production of live action television programs
Vice President- Nickelodeon BALA
MTV Networks
Santa Monica CA
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /
drafting and negotiating complex deals and agreements involving the development and production of television programs (with an emphasis on the “reality”/non-scripted genre)
Sr. Counsel – Vh1
MTV Networks
Santa Monica CA
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /
see projects from idea to pilot through series
Sr. Director of Scripted Development
MTV Networks
Santa Monica CA
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /
supervising daily news coverage, working with Reporters on story development, and collaborating with Producers on dynamic newscasts
Executive Producer – News 315688
Walt Disney Corporation
Fresno CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html
responsible for the creation and execution of Trailer and TV creative campaigns
Producer
Trailer Park
Hollywood CA
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work in a team environment, from making pixel perfect pages that meet the design requirements to integrating complex code with other members of the development team
Front End Developer
Trai, ler Park
Hollywood CA
http://www.trailerpark.com/home
analyzes, develops and presents market research and advertising proposals to support client activities and products
Account Executive NB64062377
Comcast
San Francisco CA
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responsible for leading the creative strategy and vision within individual business creative teams. The Office Creative Lead actively participates in, and is responsible for the management of those creative teams
Office Creative Lead
Organic
San Francisco CA
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support the development of Organic’s management and employees, with a focus on initiatives that build a strong learning culture aligned with business goals
Talent Development Director
Organic
San Francisco CA
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staff projects with appropriate resources promptly and accurately
Sr. Staffing / Resource Manager 9291
Razorfish
San Francisco CA
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responsible for executing through code complex designs that reflect the creative and art direction provided within the established technical framework
Sr. Presentation Layer Developer 9235
Razorfish
San Francisco CA
http://www.razorfish.com/#/careers
analyze business requirements, procedures and problems and apply solutions in line with business requirements of clients. May collaborate with Business Leads and Senior Business Leads
Senior Business Analyst 8978
Razorfish
San Francisco CA
http://www.razorfish.com/#/careers
JOB OPENING: ACCT EXEC/NCC Media ( www.nccmedia.com )/DENVER: Jr level. BS/BA deg req’d. 1 to 2 yrs TV, online display or radio advrtsng sales exp or 1 to 2yrs agency media buying or plann’g exp. Resume: [email protected] (7/9)
JOB OPENING: MANAGER, AFFILIATE MARKETING /SPT/Miami: Oversee & support Affiliates area; Bachelor’s req, Fully bilingual Eng/Span req; 5 yrs affiliate exp req, 2 yrs mgmt exp req. See full profile & apply at www.sonypicscareers.com (7/9)
JOB OPENING: VP AD SALES RESEARCH/FX/NY: Mana, ge all aspects of ad sales research, qual/quant data, oversee 3 employees; 10+ yrs exp in media research, mgmt exp req. Apply: www.foxcareers.com (7/9)
JOB OPENING:�@USA SALES RESEARCH DIRECTOR/NBCU/NYC: Direct on-air sales research for USA Network. Knwldg of Nielsen�@Galaxy Explorer, TVToolbox, IAG, Simmons, MRI, CMR; Excel/PowerPoint.�@Apply online at www.nbcunicareers.com (#2122BR) (7/9)
JOB OPENING: ON AIR CREATIVE MGR/Discovery Comm/FL: Supervising/senior producer 5+ yrs exp in TV entertainment, manage budget, responsible for output of Gen entertainment ch. LIV. Speak Eng & Spa a must. www.Discovery.com #4150 (7/8)
JOB OPENING: SALES OPS ASST TEMP/TV One/NYC: 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.tvoneonline.com (7/8)
JOB OPENING: SR MGR OPS/Traffic/NYC: Mng daily operations ensure the timely and accurate upload of inventory; perform tracking and billing process; order approvals 4+ yrs exp traffic/sales ops. Visit www.tvoneonline.com (7/8)
JOB OPENING: TEMP TALENT MGR/WEtv/NY: 5+ yrs exp managing talent. Coord sched talent for all net events. Ensure contract compliance. Exc comm skills. Rez:[email protected] (7/8)
JOB OPENING: ACCT SERVICE REP/IFC & SUNDANCE/LA: create proposals/handle all aspects of deal maintenance & prospect new advertisers. Excllnt comp/comm/orgztnl skilz 3+ yrs prior agency/media experience. Rez: [email protected] (7/8)
JOB OPENING: IT PROJECT MANAGER/NY: Please go to www.aetn.com/careers.html req#94274 for Full Description and to apply! (7/8)
JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/MD: Mngs 360 ad campaigns for variety of Discovery networks within our in-house creative agency. Strong digital advertising experience a plus. www.discovery.com # 4164
JOB OPENING: SR DIR OF DVLPMENT/MD: Lead development for Science Channel that span from quirky to groundbreaking/craft to appeal to the curiosities of audience; +7yrs exp in broadcast/cable industry www.discovery.com # 4020 (7/7)
JOB OPENING: SALES ASST/OUTDOOR CHANNEL/CHICAGO: Create mktg decks; Assist bldg plns and check avls; Review MSAs and track delivery; Self-starter, proactive, media degree/exp helpful; To: [email protected] (7/7)
JOB OPENING: MANAGER NEW BUSINESS MRKTING/FOOD NETWORK/NY: Oversee mkting of brand’s new biz endeavors, driving rev & ratings. Degree req’d. 5 yrs exp in media, brand &/or adv desired. www.scrippsnetworks.com #2411 (7/7)
JOB OPENING: DIR STRATEGIC INSIGHTS/Women @ NBC U/NY: #1827BR Provide strategic & analytical guidance for integrated mrktng div. sales research w/new ROI research methods. 5+ yr exp. http://www.nbcunicareers.com/search_nbc/ (7/7)
JOB OPENING: SR. COUNSEL, BUS. & LEGAL AFFAIRS-SUNDANCE CHANNEL GLOBAL/NY: Structure/negotiate complex transactions & handle diverse legal issues for ntwrk. 6+yrs JD relevant inhouse &/or law firm exp. Apply: [email protected] (7/6)
JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/TV Guide Networks, LLC/Chicago: Build media plans, steward deals, assist AEs in sales process, 2+ yrs agency/sales exp. Support both network & online sales teams. [email protected] (7/6)
JOB OPENING: SR PRODUCER/ANTIQUES ROAD SHOW/WGBH/BOSTON: (P0465) Full time series production. See full job description and apply online at http://www.wgbh.org/about/employmentOpportunities.cfm (7/6)
JOB OPENING: DIR, SYFY PRIMARY RSRCH/NYC: Job#2137BR Plan, design, analyze & report consumer research projects. Min 7 yrs exp in internet surveys, focus groups & syndicated research services. BA/BS Req. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com (7/6)
JOB OPENING: AD SALES ASST/Sportsman Channel/NY: Seeking a recent grad w/ previous ad sales/advertising internship exp to asst ad sales dept. Strong Excel & multi-tasking a +. Apply: [email protected] (7/6)
JOB OPENING: SR MGR/DIR, PROMOTIONS/NYC: Responsible for the creation of mktg/promotions prgrms that enable the sales team to sell advertising solutions. Req’s 8+ yrs exp, 4+ yrs Digital. Resume: www.dimgcareers.com (7/6)
JOB OPENING: FREELANCE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/HORN INTERACTIVE/NYC: point person on developing business relationships with Agencies & Brands for leading Interactive production / live streaming firm http://horninteractive.com/jobs (7/6)
JOB OPENING: PRGRM ACQUISITIONS MGR/Films Media Group/NY: 3+yrs exp acquisi.; factual prgmng knwlg; solid ind contacts; exp: educ & learning; self-starter & deal-maker; BA/BS req, Spanish profic a+. Res: [email protected] EOE (7/6)
JOB OPENING: MGR PARTNERSHIPS/ABC Domestic/NY: create, sell-through and execute in-show/online promo programs for advertisers/brands apply to: www.disneyabcjobs.com req #310583 (7/6)
JOB OPENING: FREELANCER AUD RSRCH/MTVN/LA. TV rsrch mgr/dir; strong conceptual skills. Media Math,Nielsen/Star Media sftwr req’d w/ prof synd. rsrch (MRI) pref.Min 5 yrs. Exp TV resrch/related field. Res: [email protected] (7/2)
JOB OPENING: VP BUS & LEGAL AFFAIRS/MD: Mng business negotiations for a wide variety of prgmmg transaction for Discovery Ntwrks w/focus on documentary & non-scripted reality prmmg. www.discovery.com # 3497 (7/2)
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: SCD, a TV Development Company in NYC is seeking a summer intern. Flexible hours but must be smart, reliable and funny. [email protected] Www.sloanecooperdevelopment.com (7/9)
SUMMER INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: Seeking DIGITAL MKTG intern to help creating mobile apps, viral vids, social media strategy. Assist execs directly and learn a ton. Having a smartphone and laptop is a plus. Send letter/resume: [email protected] (7/9)
Telecommunications public relations and marketing company, Jaymie Scotto & Associates named Dean Perrine as Account Director. Previously, Dean was a consultant with Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
Fox Networks Group’s (FNG) streamlined its business and legal affairs business, putting the group under one umbrella. The executive changes include:
- Claudia Teran promoted to EVP/Business and Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel for FNG. Claudia becomes the second in line legal executive for the unit in charge of all legal and business issues related to FNG’s cable and broadcast network distribution, digital new media strategy as well as corporate/business development. Claudia will also continue working with the international division of FOX Sports Media Group consisting of FOX Soccer, FOX Deportes in the US, FOX Sports in Latin America and the global FOX Sports syndication sales business, Fox Hispanic Media and FUEL TV in the US and internationally.
- Adam Reiss upped to SVP/Corporate Transactions and Distribution for FNG where he will head corporate transactions involving joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and other key opportunities. Adam reports to Claudia Teran.
- Anna Tran Reyna elevated to SVP/Business and Legal Affairs, Digital Media for Fox Cable Networks (FCN) with legal supervision for the unit’s many digital assets and infrastructure, including network websites, Fox Digital Media, digital content deals, FNG’s Hulu and other digital distribution relationships among other digital extensions. Anna will also continue to work with FOX Sports Media Group’s online properties. She reports to Claudia Teran.
- Leanna Einbinder bumped to SVP/Business and Legal Affairs for Fox Cable Networks. Leanna will resume her management of negotiations and developing rights agreements with the more than 120 professional and college sports teams and conferences associated with Fox. Leanna continues to report to Karen Brodkin, SVP/Business and Legal Affairs for FCN.
Bob English tapped by Definition 6 as Creative Director to head the marketing agency’s motion design group based in New York. Bob will oversee branding, design and creative direction for clients in the post-production and motion design units. He reports to managing partner, Rob Ortiz.
Rive Gauche hired Beth Belew as VP/Development and Acquisitions and Liz Levenson as Manager/Development and Acquisitions. Beth will have responsibility over developing original programming for the US market, formats for international markets and soliciting co-production partnerships. Beth was previously a producer on various series for ABC, Comedy Central, MTV, TLC, VH1, TBS and Discovery. In her new role, Liz will manage the development, acquisition and marketing efforts for Rive Gauche where she will be involving in developing new formats, marketing materials and supervising current productions. Before this appointment, Liz was Director/Development at CABLEready.
John Cooke moves up to VP/Production Finance with Telepictures Productions. John will continue to manage the company’s production financing and accounting, overseeing more than 15 production accountants. John reports to Richard Inouye, SVP/Finance and Administration.
Reveille added Monica Austin as SVP/Business and Brand Development and Rob Cohen as VP/Creative Affairs. Monica most recently was Director/Brand Extensions and Integrated Marketing Global Brands with ITV Global Entertainment while Rob was an executive at Mark Burnett Productions. Both Monica and Rob report to Eden Gaha, President, Reveille.
CNN moved Jessica Yellin to the cable news network’s White House division as Chief White House Correspondent, effective immediately. Jessica joined CNN as a Capitol Hill correspondent in August 2007 and since then has been a national political correspondent, covering stories on politics, policy and culture for the network’s various programs. Jessica is based in Washington, D.C.
Karsten Bartholin named Head/Development at Blu A/S, the Danish-based production unit of FremantleMedia. Karsten begins his new position August 1. Previously, Karsten was the co-creator of Babyfoot, developer of a number of formats including I Survived A Japanese Game Show that aired for two seasons on ABC in the US.
Sally Catto joins Cineflix Studios this September, the scripted division of production/distribution company Cineflix Media in the role as EVP, Cineflix Studios. Sally will have responsibility over expanding the scripted unit in Canada and developing and managing Canadian programming covering drama and comedy genres. Based in Vancouver, Sally will report to Glen Salzman, CEO, Cineflix Media and Christina Wayne, President, Cineflix Studios.
John Taite takes on the new role as VP/Branded Entertainment and Integrated Ad Sales Solutions with BBC Worldwide America. Previously, John was VP/Programming Strategy for BBC America. Now, John will be involved with the ad sales, programming and marketing groups at BBC America to develop advertising solutions for clients, creating ad category sponsorships and implementing branded entertainment efforts for the channel and its digital assets. John, based in New York, will report to Mark Gall, EVP/Ad Sales, BBC Worldwide America.
Univision Communications Inc. added Carlos San Jose as VP/GM at Univision Television Group’s Chicago stations. Carlos will oversee all areas of Univision Network affiliate WGBO and TeleFutura affiliate WXFT including sales, news, marketing, online efforts and community outreach. Carlos reports to Ramon Pineda, SVP/Regional Director, Univision Television Group.
Jennifer Kavanagh received a promotion from Oxygen Media to the position of SVP/Digital. Jennifer will now spearhead the strategic efforts and revenue-focused goals for all of Oxygen’s digital and social platforms encompassing mobile, apps, interactive TV, gaming and content distribution. Most recently, Jennifer served as VP/Digital for Oxygen.
Robert Furlong appointed as VP/GM of WPMT-TV, the station owned by Tribune Broadcasting in Harrisburg. Robert begins his new position July 18 joining from VCI Solutions and before that served as manager of TV stations in Albany, Phoenix and Salt Lake City.
Millennium Films tagged Mark Gill as President starting next month where he will work in tandem with Nu Image/Millennium Films heads Avi Lerner and Trevor Short as well as development manager Boaz Davidson in the areas of development, packaging, production and marketing.
Hanna Bolte will soon join Hispanic cable network mun2 in the newly-created role as VP/Media and Talent Relations. Beginning July 11, Hanna will have oversight for the network’s media strategy and execution in addition to managing talent relations efforts. Based at mun2’s offices in Universal City, Hanna will report to Diana Mogollon, GM, mun2 and Michelle Alban, VP/Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Telemundo.
UK’s Royal Television Society, which counts HRH The Prince of Wales as Patron of the Society since 1997, named ITN CEO, John Hardie as Chairman and Freesat Managing Director, Emma Scott as Vice Chair. John and Emma now hold the lead roles on the RTS Executive Committee which manages the daily operations of the Society. Both John and Emma will join the RTS Board of Trustees and additionally head the RTS Advisory Council.
Suzanne La Forgia takes on the role as SVP/National Sales with Screenvision beginning July 5. Suzanne will spearhead all national sales and supervise teams in New York, Chicago, Detroit and Los Angeles. She will report to Mark Mitchell, Chief Revenue Officer.
MGM elevated Chris Ottinger to President/International Television Distribution and Acquisitions up from EVP/Worldwide Television. Chris will now manage the studio’s international TV distribution and acquisitions efforts all the while working closely with teams in Los Angeles, London and globally. Chris reports to Roma Khanna, President/Television Group and Digital, MGM.
ITV Studios named Andrew Nicholson to Executive Producer and Sally Evans as Executive Producer/Head of Development for ITV Studios Factual (North) & Shiver. Andrew and Sally will be based in Manchester and both report to Alexander Gardiner, Creative Director, ITV Studios Factual (North) & Shiver.
Rebecca Rusk Lim takes on a new position with Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.) as VP/Interactive Experience. Rebecca will spearhead the user interactive experience strategy within the audience and multi-platform technologies (AMPT) group that creates, develops and utilizes technologies and data solutions for Turner’s roster of brands. Based in Atlanta, Rebecca reports to Brooks Tobey, SVP/Sales Solutions and Multi-Screen Development and Deliver, TBS, Inc.
Effective immediately, Eileen LeMonda advances to SVP/Sales Strategy, Planning and Operations Multi-Platform with The CW. Eileen heads the strategy and management for The CW’s sales team, offering direction, sales planning, pricing and research support staff across multi-platforms. Eileen will continue to report to Rob Tuck, EVP/National Sales.
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