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Cynopsis: Classified Advantage
05.14.13

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, May 14, 2013, and this is your weekly issue of Cynopsis: Classified Advantage!

Welcome to Leadership Lessons, a new, regular column that focuses on conversations with senior managers and leaders in the TV world, speaking candidly about their professional journeys and how that informs what they look for when hiring new employees. Today, meet Laureen Ong, President, Travel Channel.

What’s the first time you were in a leadership role?
My very first job was with TVS (TV Sports). I was immediately put into a leadership role when I was promoted, and then asked to hire my replacement and mentor this person.

What are early leadership lessons for you?
I always ask more questions and let others provide the answers. I find that too often, people expect you to have all the answers. A good leader knows how to pull this out of their teams. Also, you should always remember that certain personality types make some people more or less approachable than others. As nice as you think you are, your position will more times than not put you in the “unapproachable” zone. Know and understand this because you truly don’t know what it’s like to work for yourself.

What are some of the things you look for when interviewing people?
I look for diversity, logic, and the thought process that went into their roles and companies they’ve chosen to work for. Their career choices provide an understanding of what motivates them, and what their short and long term ambitions and goals are. I also want to find out what they are passionate about and how that relates to the role.

What interview questions do you like to ask?
I want to hear about which achievements they’re most proud of thus far. That tells me a lot. I also ask them to tell me about the best boss they’ve had and what made them a great supervisor. And I ask them what about this job and company interested them.

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How do I become known as an opinion leader in the eyes of a potential employer?

With a large field of candidates to choose from, employers are often seeking candidates who bring a little something extra to the table. This is where being seen as a thought leader in your field has value. It positions you as both skilled and expert while adding to your resume. 

Starting a blog can be one way to go about it. If done well, blogging will give the hiring manager a sense of your knowledge and experiences, above and beyond the information on your resume. Here is a rundown on how to get a free WordPress site up and running. Blogging combined with good SEO tactics helps you come up in a Google search, further enhancing your social media presence. 

Sharing articles in LinkedIn groups and commenting on ones posted by others, tweeting articles and re-tweeting others are ways to be seen as an industry expert.  Attending industry events and asking questions during Q & A sessions is another. 

Outside of these social media platforms, responding to media inquiries found on Help a Reporter Out can be effective. This is a service that connects reporters with sources that are knowledgeable on the topics they are writing about.

How do I learn new skills while job seeking if I don’t have a lot of extra money to spend on classes?

Developing new skills can be an effective way in a tough job market to make you more competitive and build your confidence. We’re currently seeing a number of free or inexpensive online educational options changing the landscape-there’s never been a better time to conveniently and cost effectively add more weapons to your arsenal.
 
W3schools offer free online courses where you can learn about web development- a skill that’s always in demand. The site offers opportunities for beginners through advanced users. Similarly, edX offers a number of free online courses in subjects ranging from chemistry to computer graphics and artificial intelligence. For a relatively low cost, Lynda is one of several sites to offer 24/7 training in many subject areas from web development to programming. For $25/month you can try as many training videos as you like without a long-term commitment. (If you live in the New York City area, SIBL the New York Public Library’s specialized library for business on Madison and 34thnow offers free unlimited training using the Lynda courses.)

For free online classes taught by professors at top universities, try Coursera. Although you will not get college credit you will have some great info to show off in your next interview. Coursera offers classes in a range of subject areas, from history to management to biology. Similarly, Udacity is another great (and free) website for online learning, geared toward the sciences and programming.

Last, The Department of Labor operates offices throughout the country known as OneStop Career Centers. These offices provide many resources to help you find work, including access to computers, fax machines and printers. OneStop Career Centers also provide help with resumes, job applications and training for several software programs (such as Microsoft Office). Finally, they provide information regarding access to formal certification programs conducted by local colleges that may be free, if you qualify. Make an appointment to get an orientation and learn about the various training programs available in your area.

AnnMarie Quintaglie McIlwain is a former marketing executive with Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson. Today, as Founder and CEO of CareerFuel.net, she is a social entrepreneur who connects people with the information and inspiration they need to find work and start businesses. It’s free and most of the resources careerfuel.net recommends are, too! 

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JOB OPENING: FRLANCE MKTG ASST/NYC: 1-2 yrs exp mkting asst w Ent Brand. Dvlp presentations, mng off channel deliverables, budgets, invoices, calendars, work w teams + agcy, strng PP/Excel,+, [email protected] (5/18)

JOB OPENING: MGR TV RSRCH/premier talent agency UTA/Beverly Hills: Prepare daily/custom TV ratings reports for Agents & Clients. Asst in mngng daily ops for rsch dept. Nielsen a must, 4+ yrs exp TV rsrch @tv ntwrk or studio pref’d.Res: HERE (5/18)

JOB OPENING: SUPERVISING WRTR PRODUCER/Discovery/TLC/DFH- MD/LA/NY: ROCK STAR for Branded Ent. Cross-nets. Ideation to execution. Innovatve leadr resp for Upfronts, Crtve Svcs spprt. Ops suprvisn. 5+ yrs Integrtd Mktg reqrd Apply (5/18)

JOB OPENING: SALES COORDINATOR/NY: All aspects of account maintenance, liaison with ad agencies. Must be detailed/ able to multi-task. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Apply – [email protected] (5/18)

JOB OPENING: MGR GRAPHIC DESIGN/Graphic Design Fox Sports South/ATL: Recommend/create/execute a design dir/look for FOX Sports South’s content initiatives. Min 7-10 yrs req’d, + exp brdcst graphics design Apply: http://goo.gl/MqoRN (5/18)

JOB OPENING: GRAPHIC DESIGNER/Fox Sports South//ATL: Design multimedia graphic elements for Mktg/On-Air Promos, Prod, Orig Prgrmng, Digital & Ad Sales. 3-5 yrs design exp req’d, & exp brdcst graphics design. Apply: http://goo.gl/okGfd (5/18)

JOB OPENING: CONTENT PRODUCER/Fast Growing Education-Tech Company/Brooklyn: Dedicated to content production, kwldg of pedagogy and system capabilities. 7+ yrs exp/w digital media prod. wrk kwldg of CSS, HTML, XML pref’d. Apply: Here (5/17)   

JOB OPENING: MGR, CONSUMER INSIGHTS/VEVO/NYC: Support in designing and managing custom research studies across VEVO, incl sales, prgrmmng, product. Req: 5+ yrs primary research exp. Apply/learn more: http://tinyurl.com/cdfwtrv (5/17)

JOB OPENING:  DIRECTOR PR/PUBLICITY/BEDROCKET MEDIA NYC: Lead press & outreach strategy in digital media: fashion, comedy, action sports channels+ corporate. 7+ yrs PR exp w/online entertainment bckgrnd. Resumes: [email protected] (5/17)

JOB OPENING:  MGR SALES RESEARCH/SYFY/NYC: 4+ yrs w/media company w/national TV ratings analyses & sales positioning. Exp w/Nielsen tools, MRI & Simmons. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com (10099BR) (5/17)

JOB OPENING: PUBLICIST/TURNER BROADCASTING/LA: 3 yrs exp ent publicity req’d. Cable ntwk exp a +  Must have strong relationships with current ent press, exc writing/comm skills, and be highly organized. Apply: http://bit.ly/12emYmD (5/16)

JOB OPENING: SEO MGR/NICK/NYC: 5-7yrs srch engine opt exp. Able to-translate clients’ bus. objectives into successful optimization strategies, perform tech site analysis, competitive/keyword rsrch & link analysis. EOE/M/F/D/AAP  Apply:  www.viacomcareers.com (5/16)

JOB OPENING: VP SCHEDULING/OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network/LA: Min 10 yrs exp in program scheduling. Proven history of strategic acquisitions, successful planning and promotion. Apply at: http://careers.own.tv/ (5/16)

JOB OPENING: SR SALES DEV MGR (Integrated)/NYC:  Dvlp ideas leveraging the MSLO media assets. Act as the primary execution lead for sold prgrms. 4 yrs of integrated mktg proposal writing exp. Res to:  [email protected] MORE INFO HERE (5/16)

JOB OPENING: SR. DRTV Buyer/Kre8 Media/Orlando: Strong, analytical DRTV Buyer with experience in national cable, syndication and local spot for growing agency. 2-3 years experience. [email protected] EOE (5/15)

JOB OPENING: PROGRAMMING EXEC/NYC: 3 yrs exp. in broadcast or cable. Must work well w/ talent, producers & execs. Strong communication & problem solving skills. Creative, proactive, confident. Apply: [email protected] (5/14)

JOB OPENING: DIR LICENSING/CBS Cons Prods/NYC: Develop licensing strategies, negotiate deals, and manage prod dev. 7+ yrs soft goods category exp. req. Submit resume at careers section of www.cbscorporation.com (5/14)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, DISTRIBUTION ANALYTICS/A+E NETWORKS/NY: Develop quant models to est multiplatform viewing impact. Create data strategies & reporting. 7+yrs media/analytics. Adv deg pref. #xxxxxx, www.aenetworks.com/careers (5/11)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, HR/CROWN MEDIA/LA: FT, directs and deploys day to day HR prog. and ops./7 yrs. Mgr. exp. & generalist background.More info & apply: http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/jobs (5/11)

JOB OPENING: DIR. AD SALES RESEARCH/CROWN MEDIA/NY: FT, works w/ Pricing & Planning /Research Dept. & Ad Sales Marketing/5 yrs. Sr Analyst/Mgr. exp.More info & apply: http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/jobs (5/11)

JOB OPENING: DIR. MKTG/THE PROMOTIONAL EDGE/LA: Dvlp/execute strategic B2B & B2C mktg campaigns in ent industry; strong writing & presentation skills; direct digital asset dev’t. 6-9 yrs. mktg exp. w/major brands. Resumes here: [email protected] (5/11)

JOB OPENING: SR. WRITER/PRODUCER/AMC/NYC: Proven experience writing and producing outstanding on-air promos at a broadcast or cable network required. Send CV & online reel to http://tinyurl.com/c27fsn8 (5/11)

JOB OPENING: PROMO EDITOR/AMC/NYC: Seeking self-motivated Avid editor with extensive experience creating on-air promos or trailers. Send CV & online reel to http://tinyurl.com/d6rpceu (5/11)

JOB OPENING: DIGITAL AD TRAFFIC COORD/NBCUniversal/NYC: Seeking an exp’d Digital Ad Traffic Coordinator responsible for managing cross-platform campaigns running on DailyCandy.com. Apply at www.nbcunicareers.com Position#9736BR (5/10)

JOB OPENING: DIR PR/Showtime/NYC: Oversee dev of media campaigns for orig. prog. Serve as Unit Pub on key series in NY. 5-7 yrs of TV publicity exp. at network/studio a must. Submit resume at www.sho.com/sho/about/careers (5/10)

JOB OPENING: DIGITAL ANALYTICS MGR/SHOWTIME/NYC: Generate metric reports for Showtime Anytime using Adobe & internal systems. Translate complex data & test results to share with all levels across the company. Apply www.sho.com/careers (5/10)

JOB OPENING: CREATIVE SERVICES PROD DIR/AMCN/NYC: Mng daily ops of on-air special projects for corp & all networks,liaison w/ multiple departments, handle budgets,great communicator,multi-tasker,detail-oriented, 6+ yrs prod mgmt exp. CLICK HERE (5/10)

JOB OPENING: PR COORDINATOR/Travel Channel/NY: Support VP Communications & PR dept. administrative needs, including press clips. 1-3 years exp in PR, preferably in tv or related field. Apply: www.scrippsnetworks.com Req. 3645 (5/9)

JOB OPENING: PROMO PLANNING ASSOC/SUNDANCE/NYC: freelance, maintain on-air flow & pacing of all breaks, serve as main contact to master control, supervise graphics, 2-3 yrs. exp. Click here (5/9)

JOB OPENING: TEMP  PROJ MGMT/IPTV – AMC/NYC – P.M. licensed digital assets for YEAH IPTV. Neg content delivery. Spvse media traffic. Create workflow, guidelines SOPs. Submit res http://tinyurl.com/d4gulxb (5/9)

JOB OPENING: AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT MGR/FOX NEWS/NYC: focus on growth & digital analytics. Work w/internal teams to optimize strat for all digital properties. Knwldg Omniture/Comscore/Nielsen req’d. Apply: http://tinyurl.com/c4vhpw6 (5/8)

JOB OPENING: DATA SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATE/Univision/NYC: BA/BS & 1-2 yrs media research experience. Analyzes, compiles rsrch reports, and data preparation across platforms (Television, Radio, Digital). Apply [email protected] (5/8)

JOB OPENING: DIGITAL AD OPS COORD/NBCUniversal/NYC: Seeking an exp’d Digital Ad Ops Coordinator responsible for managing cross-platform campaigns running on MSNBC.com, NBCnews.com and Today.com. www.nbcunicareers.com. Position#9958BR (5/7)

JOB OPENING: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/THE WEATHER CHANNEL/ATL: 8+ yrs live TV/copy edit/write/produce. 2 opngs: 1.Oversee morning programming/Network Exp a must. 3am-12pm 2. Wknd EP/cable or ntwrk bckgrnd. Apply: www.weather.com/careers (5/7)

JOB OPENING: MKTG MGR/TIME INC/NY: PEOPLE’s Digital Aud Dvlpmnt team seeking mktr to promote first suite of entry level digconsumer rev products, acquire subscribers through online mktg campaigns at cost effic ROI. 5+ yrs exp. Apply here: www.timeinc.com/careers (5/7)

JOB OPENING: PRODUCER/NYC: 5+ yrs exp-Branded Entertainment. Oversee creative, execution, project mngmnt. Need to have creative, multitasking, orgnz’tl & client skills. Must have prior prod exp. [email protected] (5/7)

JOB OPENING: BRANDED ENTERTAINMENT ADMIN ASST/NYC: for Pres of division. Resp include: phones, scheduling, expenses, errands, travel and creative dvlpmnt. Must be detail oriented and organized. [email protected] (5/7)

JOB OPENING: AE, DIGITAL MEDIA TRAINING/NYC: Seeking AE with 2+ yrs. exp. in TV, Radio, Print or digital space to sell digital sales training programs. Apply to: [email protected] (5/7)

JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/THE WEATHER CHANNEL/NYC & LA: Partner w/ ACCT MGR to dvlp Sales Strategy for TWC Media Solutions advertisers/prospects. Cable Sales Planning Exp, Strong excel knwlg req’d as well as VC!/MediaMath. Resumes to: [email protected] (5/7)

JOB OPENING: VP, CREATIVE DIRECTOR/Comedy Central/NYC: Leading creative brainstorming sessions with CC SVP, Editorial Director, Art Director and producers. BA Deg & 7-10 yrs writing/prod/shooting exp. Apply here (5/7)

OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST…

serve as single Global point-of-contact for the launch and implementation phases of major, multi-regional campaigns
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work closely with engineers, ad sales team, and Business Development VP to grow the SpotXchange Network of video publishers
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develop and run end-to-end data integration testing with new marketing ecosystem vendors
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weekly, Quarterly and Annual Channel Revenue forecast and reporting for North America and Latin America regions
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responsibility includes Project Delivery, Enhancement, Maintenance & Support, 24×7 On-Call support escalations, Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting
Senior Collaboration Platform Engineer
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define overall team and performance goals across the team, in partnership with the recruiting managers and partners on the finance team
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ability to understand broad strategic objectives for the company and translate those to platform engineering needs to enable future platform product offerings
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Bill Hilary, former Comedy Central and BBC America executive, has been tapped as Head of Programming at nuvoTV. The move marks the cable network’s first senior executive hire. Hilary will oversee all aspects of programming, including development, production, acquisitions and scheduling. He will also work with nuvoTV partner Jennifer Lopez and her production company, Nuyorican Productions.

Turner Entertainment Networks president Steve Koonin has announced that TruTV Executive Vice President and COO Marc Juris has exited the company. The search has already begun for a replacement.

Andy Bourne has joined Fox Television Studios as Vice President of Programming. Bourne previously served as senior vice president of development and production at Oni Press/Closed on Mondays Productions.

Marie Ann Dougherty has been named Vice President of National Spot Sales for Univision Television Group. Dougherty has been with Univision since 2001 and last served as National Spot Sales manager for KMEX Univision 34 and KFTR UniMas 46 in Los Angeles. In her new position, she will help lead the team of national spot sales professionals in Los Angeles.

Pilgrim Studios has made a new hire and announced several key promotions. Nicholas Caprio has been upped to Senior Vice President, Production and Current Programming. Leigh Purinton and Isabel San Vargas have each been promoted to Vice President, Production. Semi Aboud, head of Pilgrim’s casting department, has been promoted to Vice President, Talent Development and Casting. In addition, Shaun Hoff joins the company as Manager, Talent Development and Casting.

Stephen Arnold Music has announced two key appointments. Noelle Alanis has been named Director of Licensing, Northeast USA. Alanis will be based in New York, following three years working at the company’s Dallas headquarters, and will oversee the company’s East Coast clients with a focus on content producers in New York, Boston and Washington, DC. Whitney Arnold has been named Vice President Music Services at The Vault Anti-Library and will be responsible for the ongoing development of The Vault’s selective catalog of licensed music.

NBCUniversal is promoting ad sales executive Maureen Murphy to Senior Vice President. In her new role, Murphy will oversee ad sales strategy and integrations for both NBCU’s E! and its new Esquire Network, a joint venture between NBCU and Hearst Magazine. Murphy joined NBCU in 2000 and most recently served as vice president daytime, late night and primetime special sales.

Jay Onrait and Dan O’Toole will serve as the primary highlight team for Fox Sports Live, the flagship news show of FOX‘s upcoming Fox Sports 1 national network. The duo have been an anchor team for the Canadian sports network TSN’s SportsCentre.

Oncologist and pioneering biomedical researcher Dr. David Argus joins CBS News as a contributor. Argus will report on a broad range of topics for CBS News’ medical division broadcasts.

New York indie video effects and design firm Phosphene is expanding its creative team with the appointments of CG supervisor Vance Miller, lead digital artist Eddie Porter and lead compositor Scott Winston. In addition, lead digital artist Aaron Raff has been promoted to VFX supervisor.

Disney Channel is promoting Adam Bonnett to the newly created position of EVP, original programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. Bonnett, who will continue to report to Disney pres/chief creative officer Gary Marsh, will continue to oversee all live action development and current original series and movies for Disney Channel and Disney XD, as well as casting and talent relations for those channels.

NBCUniversal has named Thomas McCarthy has been named SVP and chief security officer, based in New York. McCarthy joins NBCU from the United States Secret Service, where he served most recently as special agent in charge of the Vice Presidential Protective Division.

A+E Networks has promoted four industry veterans to Executive Vice President: Jim Agius of A&E/Bio; Amy Baker of Lifetime/LMN, Peter Olsen of History/H2 and Michael Peretz of Ad Sales Revenue Management and Operations, A+E Networks, respectively. Agius, Baker and Olsen will spearhead A&E, Lifetime and History, across linear and non-linear platforms.  Peretz works across all ad platforms to maximize both short and long-term advertising revenues across all media devices from a pricing, inventory and systems perspective; and will work closely with outside vendors and measurement companies to scale up the digital revenue sales processes.

Weigel Broadcasting Co. has appointed three new network managers: Garth Franklin, network creative leader for The Me-TV Network and Movies!; William M. Craig, brand director of Movies! Network; and Ed Johnson, head of content and scheduling for Movies! Network.

New York-based ad agency The Field is creating new division The Field [Social], to use the power of celebrities and business leaders to promote brands, causes, and products, and bringing in Shpresa Oruci as director of media outreach. Oruci previously was program director for The Creative Coalition, the organization founded by Ron Silver, Christopher Reeve, Alec Baldwin and William Baldwin.

Eric Pankowski joins CBS Television Distribution as SVP of programming and development. Pankowski will be responsible for creating and developing first-run syndicated programs and overseeing current shows. He previously was SVP of creative and development at World Wrestling Entertainment Corp.

Cox Media Group is promoting three veteran media execs. Jane Williams will serve as EVP of Television, Kim Guthrie as EVP of radio and Marian Pittman as VP of news and marketing for television. Guthrie and Williams report to CMG president Bill Hoffman; Pittman reports to CMG EVP Williams.

Veteran intellectual property attorney Gregory J. Battersby has created The Battersby Law Group, LLC.  Based in Westport, CT, the firm will specialize in intellectual property and licensing matters, transactional issues, client counseling and consulting in those areas. Battersby has served as the general counsel for the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Assn. for the past 18 years.

Advertising creative Paul Renner has joined Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal + Partners (kbs+) as executive creative director. In this newly created role, Renner will lead creative on the agency’s BMW account.

J. “Roger” Powe III is promoted to interim GM of WMGM, the NBC affiliate in Atlantic City, N.J. He has been the station’s general sales manager for the past eight years.

Cox Media Group has announced three appointments. Jane Williams, formerly Senior Vice President of Television, has been named Executive Vice President of Television. She will oversee all of CMG’s television markets and manage syndicated programming for the stations. Kim Guthrie, formerly Senior Vice President of Radio, has been appointed Executive Vice President of Radio and will oversee all of CMG’s radio markets. Marian Pittman has been named Vice President of News and Marketing for Television.

Dwight Fairback has been named Senior Vice President of New Business of National Sales at Screenvision. Fairback, a veteran television executive, previously worked at Viacom. In addition, Screenvision has hired Kimberly Noakes, who last served in Primetime National Sales at CBS Television, and James Fusco, formerly digital advertising sales of Nickelodeon Kids & Family, to fulfill new matching roles as Account Executives, National Sales.

Billy Kimball, former executive producer of The Al Franken Show, is joining Fusion as Senior Vice President and Chief Programming Officer. In addition, Elise Roedenbeck has joined the network as an on air contributor for all the network’s programs and platforms. Roedenbeck previously served as the New York bureau chief at the news and satire site poncho.com.
 
The Online Publishers Association has named Noah Mallin Vice President of Marketing. Mallin, previously Vice President Group Director, Social Marketing at Digitas, will head the marketing team out of OPA’s New York office, spearheading communications, outreach and innovation priorities. 

Sonic Branding Agency Man Made Music has named Grammy nominated musician and music industry executive Jose Luis Revelo as Director of Business Development and Music Strategy, Latin Markets. Revelo will lead the Hispanic markets for Man Made Music in business development, partnerships and creative disciplines.

Craig McGillivray has been named Vice President, Distribution at Peacock Alley. McGillivray previously served as Territory Manager for DHX Media, where he oversaw a catalog of over 8500 half hours and was responsible for fostering and managing relationships with leading broadcasters including Nickelodeon, Disney, Turner, and Discovery.

Later — John
John Cox for Cynopsis: Classified Advantage
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05.14.13

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