A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM USA NETWORK

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Cynopsis: Classified Advantage

06.09.09

Good morning – it’s Tuesday, June 9, 2009, and this is your weekly issue of Cynopsis: 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.

As I have become more familiar with the qualifications employers expect, one common thread throughout the industry is knowledge of computer programs.  Most jobs require expertise in Microsoft’s Office suite, while many other openings demand additional software mastery. Obtaining these skills can be very expensive and time consuming.

If you are computer illiterate and need to learn these programs or if you would like to add new proficiencies to your resume, take a look at Lynda.com.  Lynda.com is an online video training site and courses include Photoshop, Flash, Final Cut Pro, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks and many others. Both Mac and PC platforms are covered and each program has a few free lessons. This will allow you at assess their value prior to signing up. Costs start at $25 a month with no long term commitments necessary.

Obviously, the more software you can use with confidence, the more valuable your resume will become to future employers.

GOOD NEWS THAT SOUNDS BAD …

Unemployment hit 9.4%, the highest it has been in twenty-five years. That translates into 345,000 more jobs lost in the month of May. So how can this be good news? It is the smallest loss of jobs since the financial crisis began last fall, creating hope among top financial experts that an economic recovery may take hold as early as 4th quarter 2009.

AND FOR SOME REALLY GOOD NEWS…

CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index numbers for May 2009 showed a sharp increase in C-level and other executive jobs postings. The downward trend started in September 2008 and has continued virtually unabated since. However, the data suggests that April 2009 may have been rock bottom and May 2009 data demonstrates a marked increase in postings. Though the index score shows that just 56.6 jobs have been posted for every 100 jobs posted in May of 2007, it is a significant improvement over April’s index score of 41.4.

Next week- Linkedin

Cynopsis: 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 john@cynopsis.com.

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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL

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National Geographic Channel is NOW the #1 media brand in Quality*!!!!!!!!!!!

We tend to get excited about these things.

NGC is also now ranked #1 in Distinctiveness & Trust* among
all measured media brands in the EquiTrend®, 2009 Study.

For integrated media solutions visit us at natgeotv.com/solutions

*Harris Interactive® EquiTrend®, 2009 Study – tied for #1 in Quality and Trust   

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DO THE MATH – HOW MUCH ACTIVITY DO YOU NEED TO ENGAGE IN UNTIL YOU GET THE DESIRED OUTCOME … YOUR NEW JOB?

By Peter Roche

As the TV commercial says, “You’ve got to have a plan!” And, you need to execute against the plan. A job search requires focus and discipline, especially in a crowded job scarce market. How much work will it take? We don’t know, so plan for more than you think it will take.

Until you find paid employment, “job hunting” is your full-time job. This means you need to approach your job search with the same rigor and discipline your future employer will expect.

Some “must do” daily activities – see more ideas;

1.      Day 1: Create a plan:

• What outcome – and by when – be specific. You need the specific outcome to know what actions are needed
• Create a tracking mechanism for the plan; for example, who to contact, title, company, when contacted, when you sent a resume, meeting scheduled, and so on

2.      Day 1 (continued) and every day until an offer is accepted:

• Tell people you are looking for a job – have a specific number in your plan.
• Ask them for one or two referrals and ask them to put the word out to their network, don’t rely on them to think to do that
• Remind X number of people you have already told that you are still looking. Ask if they have thought of new referrals, or heard of any suitable openings, or have any advice for you. Ask is the operative word
• Speak to X number of contacts or referrals ideally in person or on the phone to arrange exploratory meetings or interviews
• Research: visit job sites, post on job sites, read trade press, go to networking meetings, job fairs and trade conferences
• Send your resume to all your search contacts
• Do an after action review at the end of each day and prepare the plan for the next day.

Peter Roche is the Managing Partner of The London Perret Roche Group LLC.
An international consulting and executive coaching firm who has the reputation for helping clients outperform themselves and their competitors.  Contact: Peter’s direct line 732-933-9610, email, proche@lprgroup.com and on the web http://www.lprgroup.com

Next week: Going, Going, Gone

If you have any specific questions you’d like our Experts to address, please email them to me, John Cox at john@cynopsis.com.

The economy has caused many of us to have extended job gaps … less politely a lot of us haven’t been able to find work for long periods of time . In my case about 10 months, with VERY sporadic 1 day here, 1 day there work in a satellite part of the industry.

Do I address that on my resume? Do I address that within my cover letter? I use broad stroke dates, always have, on my resume…2009, 2008, etc only, since I am production based and jobs are contract/freelance etc.

Thoughts?

The sub-text for this question is “should I tell the truth?” or “is there some way I can avoid telling the truth with a clever technique because I think the truth might hurt my chances?” My answer to the first is always yes, and to the second always no.

So I recommend when there is a gap in job history, don’t attempt to disguise it or explain it. Leave that for the interview. BTW, a hiring exec would have to be living in a cave to be unaware that the time it takes to find a new job after a lay off can be as long as a year, sometimes more.

What I do recommend though, is that folks come to every interview prepared to say what they did during their “down time” and in what way have they benefitted from, or learned from that experience.

Peter Roche is the Managing Partner of The London Perret Roche Group LLC.

Ask the Experts answers provided by Stephen M. Pollan stephen@stephenpollan.com and Mark Levine http://www.gostryter.com

Have a question for our experts? Send it to john@cynopsis.com

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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM GOSPEL MUSIC CHANNEL

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JOB OF THE WEEK …

OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST …

core strategist and planner for marketing initiatives on specific products or categories and ensures marketing team delivers high quality work on strategy, and on time
Sr Director, Product Marketing   112648BR
AOL
NYC, NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

overseeing the development and implementation of strategic marketing initiatives for customers across multiple Telemundo platforms
Vice President, Telemundo Group Enterprise Marketing   1060650
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com

identify target audiences, recommend and implement strategies
Public Relations Director
Omnicom Media Group
NYC, NY
jobseast@omd.com

manages the three facets of Program Planning: Scheduling and Strategy, Program Information, Competitive tracking
Manager, Program Scheduling
MTV Networks
NYC, NY
jobs@epixhd.com

identifying, developing, maintaining and managing accounts to which he/she is assigned with the goal to hit and exceed set advertising sales goals for the online media properties of Regent Media brands
Online Advertising Sales Manager
Regent Media
NYC, NY
http://www.advocate.com/career_opportunities.asp

two openings: manage teams, execute campaign development and management, and build and maintain client relationships
Account Director   12
acronym media
NYC, NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA11/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=ACRONYMMEDIA&cws=1

two openings: manage campaigns and oversee all interactions with select clients
Account Manager   13
acronym media
NYC, NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA11/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=ACRONYMMEDIA&cws=1

two openings: acquiring new clients and advertisers as part of the New Business Development team
Director of New Business Development   17
acronym media
NYC, NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA11/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=ACRONYMMEDIA&cws=1

help the sales team grow by acquiring new leads
New Business Associate
acronym media
NYC, NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA11/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=ACRONYMMEDIA&cws=1

aggressive, entrepreneurial PR superstars
Public Relations
5W Public Relations
NYC, NY
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

lead the team that develops PR and communication programs for some of the world’s leading Corporate brands
Vice President/Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
5W Public Relations
NYC, NY
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

continually fostering client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource and counselor to clients
Senior Level PR Professional (AS-VP)
5W Public Relations
NYC, NY
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

building, growing and managing business development focused on garnering new client business in diverse marketplace sectors in order to maximize revenue and business expansion
Director, New Business Development
5W Public Relations
NYC, NY
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

review clients’ business goals and develop and implement strategic social/emerging media plans that support those goals
New Media Specialist
Director, New Business Development
5W Public Relations
NYC, NY
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

manage teams, execute campaign development and management, and build and maintain client relationships
Account Executive (multiple positions)
5W Public Relations
NYC, NY
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

Assist the group and all supervising account members in the development and maintenance of media lists
Account Coordinator
5W Public Relations
NYC, NY
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

lead a major new account and to play an integral role in the agency. We are seeking someone with a background in political or consumer healthcare Public Relations
Account Supervisor, Healthcare
5W Public Relations
NYC, NY
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

taking ownership of accounts and implementing the campaigns that drive results. This is where the creative process takes over and the AS will be a leader in formulating media pitch concepts
Account Supervisor, Consumer
5W Public Relations
NYC, NY
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

day-to-day point person on various consumer accounts
Account Coordinator, Consumer-Health, Wellness & Beauty
5W Public Relations
NYC, NY
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

taking complete ownership of accounts and implementing the campaigns that drive results. This is where the creative process takes over and the AS will be a leader in formulating media pitch concepts
Account Supervisor, Consumer-Health, Wellness & Beauty
5W Public Relations
NYC, NY
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

overseeing web, direct, partner and social marketing activities, as well as SEM and PR initiatives
Senior Director, Marketing
Travelzoo
NYC, NY
http://www.travelzoo.com/jobs/

acquiring and developing new business opportunities for Travelzoo’s search products
Business Development Manager
Travelzoo
NYC, NY
http://www.travelzoo.com/jobs/

manage the relationship to give the agency the greatest opportunity of providing its best work
Account Supervisor
Ignited
NYC, NY
http://www.ignitedusa.com/jobs/AccountSupervisor–131.html

managing and maintaining pre-existing accounts, generating new sales leads and opportunities, developing new agency and client relationships, preparing and presenting proposals, closing business and hitting sales goals
VP, Sales
Nerve.com
NYC, NY
http://www.nerve.com/aboutus/jobs/

contributing to Nerve Media’s advertising revenue by generating new sales leads and opportunities, developing new agency / client relationships, preparing and presenting proposals and closing business
Advertising Account Manager
Nerve.com
NYC, NY
http://www.nerve.com/aboutus/jobs/

identify and pursue strategic custom publishing/custom communications opportunities with commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans as well as consulting firms with health care specialties
Senior Sales Consultant
McMurry
Saratoga Springs NY
http://www.mcmurry.com/about_us/careers/current_opportunities.php

rely primarily on the telephone and your outstanding verbal communication skills to contact prospects at health plans, financial services firms, and consulting companies to explore strategic custom publishing/custom media opportunities with them
Inside Sales Consultant
McMurry
Saratoga Springs NY
http://www.mcmurry.com/about_us/careers/current_opportunities.php

developed and managed mobile and online symmetrical communication strategies
Director of Social Media   3591
Anthropologie
Philadelphia PA
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/help/employment.jsp

point-of-sale and regional event activity in support of Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-verse affiliate accounts
HBO Sales Development Executive   112618BR
HBO
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

preparing marketing and sales materials, identifying prospects, arranging and implementing sales-related events
Sales Coordinator    112261BR
Time Inc
Atlanta, GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

sell latest product specializing in promoting Shows & Events from local to national entertainment venues
Advertising Sales Manager, Shows and Events
Travelzoo
Chicago IL
http://www.travelzoo.com/jobs/

acquiring and developing new business opportunities for Travelzoo’s search products
Business Development Director
Travelzoo
Chicago IL
http://www.travelzoo.com/jobs/

ROI focused and highly skilled in online brand development
Senior Director, Marketing
Travelzoo
Chicago IL
http://www.travelzoo.com/jobs/

qualifying, prospecting, cultivating, and driving revenue growth through the proactive development of video applications for advertising agencies, production studios, marketers, web sites and portals, digital signage networks, Fortune 500 companies and the countless other high-end consumers of high quality video
Content Sales Manager
Thought Equity Motion
Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Sydney & Tokyo
http://www.thoughtequity.com/video/shell/txp/career/home.do?title=Careers

manages a sales team that covers a large geographic region
Director, Sales   112707BR
AOL
Chicago IL
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

coordinates, facilitates, and administers marketing projects as directed by the Senior Manager
Coordinator, Consumer marketing
CMT
Nashville TN
https://jobhuntweb.viacom.com/jobhunt/main/jobsearch.asp

effectively consult with senior level executives to sell marketing media strategies to enhance their bottom line
Consultative Sales Professional
McMurry
Phoenix AZ
http://www.mcmurry.com/about_us/careers/current_opportunities.php

understand the client’s overall marketing plan, be a creative, client-focused problem solver, an effective relationship builder and a strong communicator
Strategic Marketing Consultant
McMurry
Phoenix AZ
http://www.mcmurry.com/about_us/careers/current_opportunities.php

develop an annual territory business plan that supports the overall QSP’s business goals
Field Sales Manager  110825BR
Time Inc
Phoenix AZ
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

qualifying and prospecting existing leads, servicing existing clients, and responding to web site and phone leads
Content Sales Representative
Thought Equity Motion
Denver CO
http://www.thoughtequity.com/video/shell/txp/career/home.do?title=Careers

sell Travelzoo’s online products and meet advertising revenue goals
Advertising Sales Manager
Travelzoo
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.travelzoo.com/jobs/

identifying, developing, maintaining and managing accounts to which he/she is assigned with the goal to hit and exceed set advertising sales goals for the online media properties of Regent Media brands
Online Advertising Sales Manager
Regent Media
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.advocate.com/career_opportunities.asp

focused communication strategies and supervises the media planning and buying process for client
Digital Media Supervisor
Ignited
Los Angeles CA
http://www.ignitedusa.com/jobs/DigitalMediaSupervisor–729.html

develop media plan strategies, including media brief, consistent with brand marketing objectives and selling strategy, oversee media plan development and implementation, oversee preparation/recommendations to clients
Associate Media Director
Ignited
Los Angeles CA
http://www.ignitedusa.com/jobs/AssociateMediaDirector–730.html

providing account teams and clients with assistance in understanding the online user behavior of our clients’ target audiences, defining analytics strategies
Interactive Strategist  
Ignited
Los Angeles CA
http://www.ignitedusa.com/jobs/InteractiveStrategist–726.html

managing /trafficking of digital assets as required for implementation of all creative (including custom executions) for digital campaigns
Campaign Coordinator
Ignited
Los Angeles CA
http://www.ignitedusa.com/jobs/CampaignCoordinator–711.html

primary client contact for existing accounts and is responsible for fostering and strengthening all client relationships
Account Director
fanscape
Los Angeles CA
http://www.fanscape.com/job/Account_Director/

entry-level, supporting a team of digital publicity, social media, and digital promotions experts through both marketing and administrative efforts, and will be tasked with assisting on multiple campaigns simultaneously
Digital Marketing Assistant
fanscape
Los Angeles CA
http://www.fanscape.com/job/Digital_Marketing_Assistant/

drive revenue growth through ongoing a/b creative testing across all Experian Interactive Media products
Senior Online Marketing Manager   0444
Experian Interactive Media  
Los Angeles CA
http://www.experianinteractivemedia.com/search_jobs.html

develop marketing plans and own P&L for Paid Search & Retention Email channel’s quarterly profit, quality and volume targets
Sr. Director of Marketing   0435
Experian Interactive Media  
Los Angeles CA
http://www.experianinteractivemedia.com/search_jobs.html

analyze online media buys to meet our volume, CPA and ROI goals
Media Buyer   0443
Experian Interactive Media  
Los Angeles CA
http://www.experianinteractivemedia.com/search_jobs.html

prospect, develop and sell multi-platform business (on-air, online, out-of-home, mobile, integration, etc.) to local, retail business in the Los Angeles market
Local Retail Account Manager   1059241
NBC Universal
Burbank CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

create and execute on-line marketing strategies to drive traffic, acquire new consumers as well as to maximize revenues and loyalty within the existing buyer-base
Manager, On-line Marketing   198201
Disney Consumer Products
Glendale CA
https://disney.recruitmax.com/main/careerportal/Job_List.cfm?szSearchType=Advanced

successful software ASP solution selling experience with major national media organizations (newspapers, trade publishers, web portals, etc.) and is a very technologically savvy person
Media Account Executive
Adicio Inc
Carlsbad CA
http://adicio.adicio.com/careers/jobsearch/results?state=CA

negotiating and closing partnership deals and strategic alliances
Director of Business Development
Foodbuzz
San Francisco CA
http://foodbuzz.jobscore.com/jobs/foodbuzz/list

sell Travelzoo’s online products and meet advertising revenue goals
Advertising Sales Manager
Travelzoo
San Francisco CA
http://www.travelzoo.com/jobs/

understand the client’s overall strategic objectives; recommend a plan of action; implement the agreed upon plan and continue to refine and maintain this strategy
Account Executive
Icon Media Direct
Van Nuys CA
http://www.iconmediadirect.info/id59.html

Sources:  MediaPost, Ad Age, iMedia Connection, Variety, NBCU Careers, Walt Disney

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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM TV GUIDE NETWORK^TM

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Cynopsis CLASSIFIEDS – For More classifieds, visit the Cynopsis.com classifieds page here

JOB OPENING: NON-SCRIPTED MGR & VP DVLPMT/PROD Co:Create/dvlp new & current unscripted prgrmng brdcst/cbl ntwrks. Adapt intern’l formats for dom. dist.Exp reality dvlpmnt. Firm relationships cbl ntwrk execs & agents. job5@ymail.com (6/13)

JOB OPENING: ACCT EXEC ADVRTSNG SALES/Kids Ntwrk./NY: 3+yrs Advrtsng Sales exp. pref Kids; new buz dvlpmnt & growing existing buz; existing client/agency contacts a must. Apply: http://www.thecookiejarcompany.com/cj_careers.php (6/13)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/TLC/SS: Analysis/reporting/interpretation of ratings. 2+ yrs mktg. research exp. with strong analytical & math skills required. Nielsen data & systems desired. Apply: www.discovery.com Req# 8998 (6/13)

JOB OPENING: AD SALES PLANNER/Gospel Music Channel/NY: fast growing cable net seeking dynamic individual to build proposals & maintain schedules for advertisers. Industry experience req’d. Email Cmaiorano@gospelmusicchannel.com (6/12)

JOB OPENING: FREELANCE DIGITAL CONTENT COORD/AETN/NYC:Manage digital assets, archiving, reports, w/strong tech skills, client focus, attn to detail, exlnt org & comm skills Apply: www.aetn.com/careers.html (6/12)

JOB OPENING: VP STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/MTV Networks/NYC: 7+yrs exp. in Strat/Biz Dev; 3yrs in M&A/Consultng, Strng Analytic Skills, Exp in Entrtainmnt/Digital, MBA A+ EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com (6/12)

JOB OPENING: SR RSRCH ANALYST, DISTRIBUTION/AETN/NY: Support trad’l & new distrib platforms. Create reports/review synd res studies. 2+ yrs media res exp. Know Nielsen syst & other res sources. Apply: www.aetn.com/careers.html (6/10)

JOB OPENING: LEGAL SECRETARY/IFC-SUN/NY: Admin support to Legal Dept. w/Heavy phone,calendar& contract asst. 4+ yrs admin exp legal dept/law firm pref. Exc comm, organztl & PC skills must. Res: www.cablevision.jobs ref #8734BR (6/10)

JOB OPENING: AD SALES ASSISTANT/Gospel Music Channel/NY: fast growing cable net seeking dynamic individual to assist sales team and schedule and maintain commercial units for advertisers. Email Cmaiorano@gospelmusicchannel.com (6/10)

JOB OPENING: SVP LEGAL AFFAIRS/DISNEY ABC CABLE NTWK/LA: Top legal counsel/Sr mgmt advisor; JD 20+ yrs ent legal exp w/expert knwldg of cable ind. child/family prgrmng, media regulatory issues. www.disneycareers.com Req # 196288 (6/10)

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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM PROMAX/BDA

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Chase Carey is departing as President/CEO with the DIRECTV Group effective July 1, 2009, to take on a new position with News Corporation. DIRECTV’s board accepted his resignation and has established a committee seeking a replacement for Chase. In the interim period, Larry Hunter will act as CEO while maintaining his current duties as EVP/Legal, HR and Administration. Since joining DIRECTV six years ago, Chase led a subscriber surge from 12 million to more than 18 million US customers, and also took the company from a break-even financial position in 2003 to $1.7 billion in 2008. At News Corp., Chase will serve as Deputy Chairman/President/COO, reporting directly to Rupert Murdoch.

Jamila Hunter was appointed Head/Programming with OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network to supervise all facets of programming development for the network. Jamila begins her new position June 10 and reports to Christina Norman, CEO, OWN. Jamila’s career includes the launch of many successful non-fiction series for NBC, 20^th Century Fox Television and Bravo. While at Bravo, Jamila was part of the team involved in the network’s re-branding efforts, launching such shows as Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Project Runway, Celebrity Poker Showdown and Blow Out.

Viv McGrath established a long-term freelance contract with independent production firm Darlow Smithson Productions, a division of IMG Media Company, joining their team of executive producers. Viv most recently was with Gecko as a Chief Executive until that company closed in February 2009.

American Latino Syndication promoted several executives involved in the production of two of the network’s national programs, American Latino TV and LatiNation, effectively splitting the production of both shows to its New York and Los Angeles studios:

• Erica Soto was upgraded from Show Producer to Supervising Producer for both shows in addition to managing daily creative details of LatiNation.
• Julio Pabon was upped to Show Producer, transferring to Los Angeles from New York in early July.
• Segment Producer Mercedes Sanchez will now be in charge of quarterly American Latino Presents specials in addition to web content production.
• Producer/Editor Pablo Barrera will now be involved with animation and promotions duties.

Former Microsoft Advertising Sales Director, Warren J. Mays was hired by online advertising company Peer39 as Director/Business Development. Warren will be based at Peer39’s New York City headquarters.

iCueTV, Inc. tapped Patrick Gates for a senior management role with the company. Patrick joins from Discovery Communications where her served as President/GM of Discovery Commerce.

ABC News added four new digital reporters to its team of seven which was established in 2007 located at various foreign posts. Clayton Sandell, based in Denver, will cover breaking news in the region in addition to news about the environment, climate change and alternative energy; Tahman Bradley, based in Detroit, will cover Michigan and neighboring states as well as target the auto industry; Karen Travers returns to ABC News’ White House Team as a digital reporter covering the Obama administration; and Matthew Jaffe will cover the Treasury Department, financial news and the overall economy.

Distributor Global Telemedia elevated Anne Corsak to VP/Sales and Marketing. Since Anne joined Global Telemedia five years ago, she has spearheaded sales growth both domestically and in international markets and has led many successful marketing campaigns.

Former Conde Nast Digital executive, John Vaccaro joins Juicyorange, LLC as Marketing and Strategy Partner. John will be in charge of developing new client accounts and advising the firm’s clients on with marketing and strategy solutions.

USA Network elevated Alex Sepiol to VP/Original Scripted Series Programming. Alex’s primary duties will include overseeing USA’s series Burn Notice and In Plain Sight in addition to the newly approved pilot White Collar. Alex will continue to report to Jackie de Crinis, EVP/Original Scripted Programming.

Gospel Music Channel (GMC) named Paul Butler to the position of SVP/General Counsel up from VP/Business Affairs and Development, the role he has held since he joined GMC in 2006. Paul will now supervise the legal and business affairs of the network as well as human resources, strategic development of additional business prospects, program licensing and consumer products. Paul reports to Charles Humbard, Founder/President, GMC.

Larry Gilbert was hired by independent studio, E1 Entertainment as VP/Current Programming to manage productions in progress in the US and Canada. Larry previously worked for Icon Productions as VP/Television Development and before that held stints at UPN, 20^th Century Fox, New Line Cinema and CBS. In his new role at E1, Larry will report to Noreen Halpern, President/Dramatic Programming.

Golf Channel upgraded Melissa Colgate to Senior Director/Strategic Partnerships where she will be the network’s primary contact to the LPGA Tour pertaining to strategic partnerships, sponsorships involving title sponsors and LPGA Tour marketing partners. Melissa will continue to report to Tom Knapp, VP/Strategic Partnerships.

Roxanne Motamedi was promoted to VP/Entertainment for North America at Getty Images. Roxanne joined Getty Images in 2001 and in her new role will lead all entertainment units based in North America and global activities encompassing assignments, distribution and production.

After 35 years  in both broadcast and cable, Julie Nunnari is stepping down to enjoy a well-earned retirement. Julie was with Tribune Broadcasting for 20 years and most recently with Showtime. Her tenure with Showtime Networks spanned 15 years and includes scheduling some of the hottest shows in pay TV such as Dexter, Weeds and Californication. Julie will be missed but we wish her well as she enjoys the sun-drenched hills of Sicily!  To reach out and contact Julie (and ask her to take you to Sicily) – email her at jnunnari@vzw.blackberry.net. 

Rodolfo Martinez advanced to VP/Production with ESPN International and ESPN Deportes. Rodolfo will be in charge of production of ESPN’s networks outside the US encompassing ESPN in Latin America, ESPN Pacific Rim, ESPN Atlantic and ESPN Dos in addition to ESPN Deportes. Rodolfo will dually report to Norby Williamson, EVP/Production, ESPN, Inc. and to Tim Bunnell, SVP/Programming Acquisitions and Marketing, ESPN International.
 
Discovery Communications hired Brent Spitzer for the position of VP/Digital Advertising Sales, Eastern Region. Brent will supervise the company’s digital ad sales throughout the Eastern territory and will spearhead the development of digital sales programs and strategic plans. Based in New York, Brent will report to Kathleen Kayse, EVP/Digital Advertising Sales.
 
Former KABC-TV broadcaster, Jane Monreal is leading a new business in Los Angeles called enCompass Entertainment, LLC, focused on the creation, development, production and packaging of original content for multi-media distribution. The company will also be involved with talent development, talent packaging and global branding via digital content.
 
Market research firm, The Dohring Company named Rick Wilson as COO to manage the company’s growth in the areas of programming, hosting, sample and data processing. Rick joins from Worldwide Panel, Inc. where he served as COO. Additionally, the company added Thyra Lees-Smith as VP/Business Development.

Later — John
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06.09.09

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