Tuesday, May 28th, 2013

JOB OF THE WEEK


Mng/lead the network directing team for high profile & primary shows on The Weather Channel,
delivering “network-level” on-air results.
Req’s a SR DIRECTOR/ATL with exp at large mkt station.

Apply: www.weather.com/careers #2680


Cynopsis: Classified Advantage
05.28.13

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, May 28, 2013, and this is your weekly issue of Cynopsis: Classified Advantage!

6 Ways to Become a Purple Squirrel

By Michael Pollock

A Purple Squirrel is what recruiters call that elusive, more-than-perfect candidate who all employers dream of and hold out for: the one who will make their business sing.  A Purple Squirrel will meet all their constantly evolving job specs – and far exceed them. But Purple Squirrels have to be sought out – they don’t just show up.

So how do you become a Purple Squirrel? Mainly it’s how you behave in your current situation; So let’s assume you’ve been discovered and tapped for an interview.  Here’s some of what it takes. 

Be out ahead in your field and your company. 

Develop solutions to problems before anyone knows they are problems. Be the go-to person who achieves beyond expectation. When people ask for you, they speak of only you  not in a bracket with a bunch of other contenders.

Be excited about your work. 

Be passionate: come up with fresh ideas, break new ground  and importantly, inspire others to do more and to want to do it better. Be a motivating team leader and in-demand mentor to rising stars.

Understand what is needed, not just what is wanted.

This applies in your present gig and also for that new opportunity. You don’t just do what is asked of you, you surprise, adding value at all stages. When the interview beckons, do your homework. Utterly understand the sector and the company; ask good questions, listen intelligently, express a point of view about where they are headed and how you will help make that happen. Know as much as you can about your interviewer’s job history and what will light her fire.

Be clear about your value and believe in it.

Get the interviewer fired up with vivid accounts of your achievements. Let these stories demonstrate that you will surely do more for them than they had even hoped. Be confident that you have what they need and that it would be a wonderful thing for them and for you to advance into the future together.

Tell them what you need from them to get results.

Since you are the Purple Squirrel they had thought they’d never find, they’ll be more than ready to discuss. Remember, it’s about the work, not you. Tell them you really want to do this, and say so with feeling.

Get your network on board.
 
When they read about your successes on LinkedIn and in other groups, they’ll be so impressed they will eagerly pass on the word and endorse you. “You have to have this guy – he’s just what you need.”

I asked a recruiter about her experience finding these elusive candidates. To my dismay she had not heard of the Purple Squirrel – so I told her what one is and she immediately said “Oh, you mean a One-Legged Unicorn.”
 
Michael Pollock is President of Pollock Spark (www.pollockspark.com). He is an Executive Coach and Consultant to Creative and Media Professionals.  He brings them the experience, techniques and inspiration to take their businesses and careers to new levels of success. © 2013 Pollock Spark


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Cynopsis: Digital BIG Monetization Summit
June 18 | 10 on the Park (TWC) | NYC

A sampling of the powerful line-up of speakers:
Marc DeBevoise, EVP & GM, Entertainment, News & Sports [CBS Interactive]
Raymond Dooley, VP, Marketing [Sundance Channel]
Jill Griffin, SVP, Branded Content & Storytelling [LiquidThread USA]
Liz Jenkins, VP Corporate Development [Media Rights Capital]

View the complete list of speakers & register:
http://www.cyndigitalmonetization.com/.


~MORE CYNOPSIS CLASSIFIEDS~

JOB OPENING: DRTV Buyer/PrecisionDemand/NYC: Buyer with exp in national cable and syndication. 3-5 yrs exp. Established industry contacts. Campaign mgmt & optimization. Contact [email protected] (6/4)

JOB OPENING: MGR, SCHEDULING/WETV/NY: 3+ yrs cable/brdcst scheduling, strong Nielsen ratings b’ground. Execute/facilitate short term linear & Multiplatform sched strategy, competitive analysis, & oversee operat’l sched in systems CLICK HERE (6/4)

JOB OPENING: CONTENT PRODUCER/CBS/Studio City: The Content Producer shoots and edits video assets for CBS programming and distributes to media outlets. Up to 10% of travel on the job. To apply and full details CLICK HERE (6/4)

JOB OPENING: SR. ANALYST RESEARCH/ESPN/MIAMI: 3+ yrs. exp. wrkng w/multi-platform data & sales positioning. Exp. w/IBOPE,TGI & ComScore preferred. Strong analytical & presentation required. To apply: www.espncareers.com Job-109868 (6/1)

JOB OPENING: START UP/PRIORITY HIRES/STUDIO CONTROL/STUDIO TECH OPS: Univision/ABC hiring for New Network FUSION/Miami: Show Dir, Media Mgr, Asst Dir, Acquis Satellite/Audio/VCO-Lighting-Robotics/Camera Jib and Steadicam Operators needed! Apply; [email protected] (6/1)

JOB OPENING: MGR, CONSUMER MKT/Nat Geo Channel/DC: 5-7 yrs. Marketing exp. req. TV network exp req. Excellent project management skills with ability to multi task. Must be strategic and have strong consumer mkt exp. Degree req. http://bit.ly/10xdYWY (5/30)

JOB OPENING: AD SALES PLANNER/NYC/DIRECTV: Support ad sales. Developing proposals, reports. Partner with ad agencies to ensure accurate billing. 2 yrs ad/media buying/planning experience req’d. http://bit.ly/1a6SoOl (5/30)

JOB OPENING: SR WRTR-PRODUCER/ID- Mktg/MD: Does your creative break through the noise? Are you a great promo writr/innovatve thinker- from ideation to execution? Join the fastest growing ntwk in TV. 5+ yrs cable mktg reqrd. Apply (5/29)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, DIGITAL RESEARCH/NBCUniversal/NYC: 5+ yrs exp online or other new media research. Strong knwldge of Adobe/Omniture anlytics a must. Knwldge of Nielsen & ComScore reqd. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com (10208BR) (5/29)

JOB OPENING: Mng/lead the network directing team for high profile & primary shows on The Weather Channel, delivering “network-level” on-air results. Req’s a SR DIRECTOR/ATL with exp at large mkt station. Apply: www.weather.com/careers #2680 (5/29)

JOB OPENING: DIGITAL MARKETING SPEC/National Geographic Channel/DC/NY: Use your social media, digital marketing and TV knowledge in support of some of our most popular programs. http://bit.ly/18QUpAA (5/29)

JOB OPENING: COORDINATOR/NYC: to traffic YouTube ad media (video, banners, overlays, associated tracking codes, 3rd party served ads/codes etc) to YT & other ad exchanges, behalf of IconicTV. Exp w/Adwords. Res to: [email protected] (5/29)

JOB OPENING: MGR AD SALES MKTG/DISH MEDIA SALES/NY: Generate marketing strategies & supporting ad sales materials. Oversee presentation development, marketing partnerships, events & external communication. 5-7 yrs exp. Resumes here: [email protected] (5/29)

JOB OPENING: CO-EP/SP OF POST/NYC: Supervise story producing and edit team for docusoap. Prev. experience with comedy a must. Copy editing background a plus. Resume: [email protected] (5/29)

JOB OPENING: STRATEGIC MKTG MGR/NYC: Strategic dvlpmt & execution of multi-platform integrated mktg opportunities for potential/existing Ad Sales clients. Exp: 7 yrs/Mktg/ad sales/comm/mgmt/media/crtv writing. Apply Here job#13-4247 (5/25)

JOB OPENING: DIR, DEVELOPMENT/TLC/NYC or MD: Innovtve hitmaker resp for devel of orig content/prgmming for ntwrks; wrk w/extrnl Prod Cos & intrnl depts.; 5-7 yrs as Ntwrk Devel Exec of top rated series/shows in doc/reality. Apply (5/25)

JOB OPENING: PRESIDENT/LA: 20th Century Fox seeks an executive based in LA. Devlp/exploit new media business opportunities, dvlpmnt of digital General Strategy Consultants Apply: http://tinyurl.com/b3kt8ss (FOX0001HQ) (5/25)

JOB OPENING: FRLANCE SCHEDULING ANALYST/NYC: Short-term proj. Detail/Organiz. Respn incld Ad Sales allocations, data entry, operate On-Air database, financial/strategic plan’g. Exp. Req, strong Excel +. Resume: [email protected] (5/25)

JOB OPENING: RSRCH DIR/NFL/NY: Develop & design meas svcs for NFL spons & ad partners. Identify renwls & ROI of activations. 5-10 yrs spons rsrch exp. More info/apply: Here (5/24)

JOB OPENING: TECH EDITOR/CNBC/Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Tech and business news writer for CNBC Digital www.nbcunicareers.com (8869) (5/24)

JOB OPENING: DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR/CNBC Digital/NJ: Manage the digital breaking news desk team www.nbcunicareers.com (8872) (5/24)

JOB OPENING: SENIOR HOME EDITOR/iVillage/NBCU/NYC: Home design + DIY + entertainment + gardening http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ (9860) (5/24)

JOB OPENING: VARIOUS POSITIONS/Fusion, the ABC News/Univision Joint-Venture/Miami: Producers, Preditors, Line Producers, Bookers, AVID Editors, ROSS Directors, ADsExp w/Inews, Newscutter, ISIS. Minimum 2 years exp. Needed!  Apply here (5/24)

JOB OPENING: SCHEDULING COORD/WETV/NYC: accurate, timely input of all schedules & content related data, track viewer inquiries, conduct competitive analysis. Click here (5/24)

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. Apply here (5/24)

JOB OPENING: SR INVENTORY & DATA MNGMNT ANLYST/WEATHER CHANNEL/NY: Inventory analysis/tracking of all cable inv., dist of sales Reports to Plan’g & Reg’l mgrs. ExcelPro/Expert/MASTER! need sample work.  Exp sale plan’g & media math. Res to: [email protected] (5/24)

JOB OPENING: SR PROD/HISTORY Digital/A+E/NY: write/edit/prod plus out-sourcing feature and news articles for cross-platform distr.; 4+ yrs writing exp/editing & prod for dig. Outlet. – BA/BA degree in History and/or English or related. Click here (5/24)

JOB OPENING: MGR SALES RESEARCH/20th TV/LA: 5+ yrs media research, write sales presentations & pitches. Proficient w/Nielsen systems, Wrap Overnights & Sweeps a must. Fo mor info & to apply: http://www.myfoxla.com/category/239461/jobs (5/24)

JOB OPENING: P&I DIR/ION/NY: Mge inventory, stewardship, sponsorships, deal mgmt to maximize inventory usage for revenue potential. Excel req’d, Dealmaker a plus. Detailed,multi-task. 5+ yrs relevant exp. Apply: [email protected] (5/24)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, ON AIR MARKETING/NBCUniversal/NYC: 3+ yrs exp scheduling promos within cable environment. Programming/Scheduling/Marketing Strategy exp perf. GripIT exp a plus. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com (10117BR) (5/23)

JOB OPENING: DIR. DIGITAL PLATFORM & PROD/Hub/LA: Resp: planning, dev/exec. and implementation of network dig. tech strategy. 5 + yrs dev/mgt 5 + yrs platform/prod. Dev. Exp. Apply at: www.hubworld.com/careers (5/23)

JOB OPENING: MGR, SCHEDULING/AMC/NYC: Sched linear pltfrms (domestic, Canadian, TVE). Generate stunt ideas, promo oppty, inventory eval, etc. Enter program scheds in Rights Logic and Gabriel. Submit res http://tinyurl.com/cxmr88z (5/23)

JOB OPENING: TV GUIDE MAG/JR. SALES/LA: 1-2 yrs sales exp & contacts in entertainment/packaged goods. Resp for increasing existing bus, new ad rev, strategic plans, presentations/neg rates and scheds. [email protected] (5/22)

JOB OPENING: AD SALES AE/BabyFirstTV/NYC: Generate new leads and biz plans. Excellent presentations skills and able to secure meetings with decision makers. Low 6-figure package. 7+ yrs exp. Report to SVP. Apply [email protected] (5/22)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, PROD FINANCE/WGBH/BOSTON: provides financial/ administrative oversight for all prod & sponsored projects. 10+ yrs exp prod finance/accounting in either a ntwrk or prod. Req #P-1054. More info/apply: here (5/21)

JOB OPENING: WRITER, NIGHTLY NEWS/Fox Sports 1, LA, CA: Writes creative, appealing teases & opens. Work w/talent and producers to maintain script. Heavy news writing exp. Min 3+ yrs exp req’d, exp w/INews. Apply http://goo.gl/WHrDr (5/21)

JOB OPENING: WRITER, FOX FOOTBALL DAILY/FOX Sports 1  LA, CA: oversee/write copy/teasers/scripts. Ability to engage audience. Min. 3+ yrs exp in sports production w/emphasis on writing, Exp w/INews. Apply: http://goo.gl/XmKov (5/21)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH MANAGER/TELEMUNDO/NBCUNIVERSAL/NYC: Sales + media research, analytical guidance for Telemundo. Nielsen tools req. Scarborough, Claritas, Kantar pref. Min 3 Yrs exp. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com (9937) (5/21)

JOB OPENING: ANALYST, BRAVO PROGRAM RESEARCH/NBCUniversal/NYC: Media research bckgrnd in broadcast/cable ntwrk. Passion for TV, unscripted programming pref. Knwldge of Nielsen system pref. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com (10093BR) (5/21)

JOB OPENING: DIR OF ACQUISITIONS/CINEDIGM/NYC: New position is resp for TV content acquisitions for our home ent/digital dist group. FT position will take lead in sourcing TV content acquisitions. Resume to: [email protected] (5/21)

JOB OPENING: MGR CLIENT SOLUTIONS/USATODAY/NY: Develop integrated marketing solutions for USATODAY. Need creative, big ideas, digital. Media Publishing exp plus. Res to: [email protected] (5/21)


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Starcom USA: Darcy Bowe  (Director)


OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST…

manage and maintain all aspects of the eXelate production environments and serving infrastructure
VP, Technology Infrastructure
eXelate
NYC NY
http://exelate.com/about-us/careers/new-york-city/

create effective, comprehensive solutions for eXelate’s Web products using best practices, the latest Web trends and design tools to augment the user experience
Product Manager
eXelate
NYC NY
http://exelate.com/about-us/careers/new-york-city/

meet and exceed assigned quota, build territory revenue, prospect and close named accounts against established competition through individual initiative and by leveraging the core EMC Sales Team and professional resources
Regional Territory Manager NYC Financial
EMC
NYC NY
http://jobs.emc.com/search/nyc

gain a full understanding of the current customer base, the company’s mission and vision, and its content as a basis for creating a highly relevant and compelling web-based content delivery strategy
Director, Programming
Blip TV
NYC NY
http://blip.tv/careers

soliciting new Licensee’s for Bravado’s Roster
Director of Licensing
Universal Music Group
NYC NY
http://www.universalmusic.com/company/jobs

senior advisor to client’s marketing executives, advising on strategic business and marketing problems
Senior Principal
Razorfish
Chicago IL
http://www.razorfish.com/careers/alljobs.htm

manages and leads Group Creative Directors and Creative Directors in their efforts to deliver thought leadership and innovative work to their clients
VP, Creative
Razorfish
Chicago IL
http://www.razorfish.com/careers/alljobs.htm

sets the bar for creating innovative technology solutions for Razorfish’s biggest client – Microsoft
VP, Technology
Razorfish
Seattle WA
http://www.razorfish.com/careers/alljobs.htm

partners with CEO to build a strong, well-rounded, and effective senior management team, including coaching each executive to manage transition caused by rapid growth
Vice President, People at Minted
Minted
San Francisco CA
http://www.minted.com/jobs

ability to sell full suite of all Razorfish services
VP, Client Partner
Razorfish
San Francisco CA
http://www.razorfish.com/careers/alljobs.htm

centralize report and analytics design in order to create both quality and consistency in report design
Director of Analytics at Minted
Minted
San Francisco CA
http://www.minted.com/jobs

responsible for improving strategic and financial decision-making across the company
Senior Financial Analyst
Square
San Francisco CA
https://squareup.com/careers/business

advise groups within Square on company’s compensation philosophy, practices, and programs; provide compensation expertise and support to management, Staffing and HR business partners
Compensation Manager
Square
San Francisco CA
https://squareup.com/careers/business

practice agile development by developing in sprints, gathering feedback, and then developing a production quality release
iOS Developer
OneScreen
Irvine CA
http://www.onescreen.com/about/careers/openings/

develop new business and nurture existing relationships with valued clients
SVP, Strategic Marketing & Brand Development
Universal Music Group
Hollywood CA
http://www.universalmusic.com/company/jobs

develop and Implement product go-to-market plans  strategy, pricing & marketing – working with relevant departments to execute
Director, Product Marketing
Adconion Direct
Santa Monica CA
http://adconiondirect.com/careers

building and maintaining Adconion’s infrastructure, from installed servers to production applications
Senior Systems Engineer
Adconion Direct
Santa Monica CA
http://adconiondirect.com/careers

managing operations for a online service organization
Vice President, Operations
ConnecTV
Emeryville CA
http://www.connectv.com/jobs

contribute to the product roadmap, define end user requirements for the ConnecTV platform releases and guide the development process through delivery
Product Management Leader
ConnecTV
Emeryville CA
http://www.connectv.com/jobs

lead the strategy and development of business plan to product requirements for numerous strategies pertaining cloud storage integration points with Isilon’s OneFS operating system and GTM partners
Senior Product Manager
EMC
Santa Clara CA
http://jobs.emc.com/search/nyc


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~EXECUTIVE MOVES~

Nadine Nohr has been named the permanent CEO of Shine International. Nohr, who has been a consultant to Shine International since 2010, originally accepted the position on a yearlong basis in September 2012.

Michael J. Hayes, formerly President and General Manager at Hearst Television’s WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA, has been named Senior Vice President and Group Head of Hearst Television Inc. In his new role, Hayes will share oversight responsibilities for a portfolio of the company’s 29 television stations with Frank Biancuzzo, also a Hearst Television senior vice president and group head. Hayes’ promotion is effective June 1.

Scripps Networks Interactive has promoted two members of its programming team for home category brands, HGTV and DIY Network. Steven Lerner, who has been with SNI for six years, has been elevated to Senior Vice President of Programming and Production and will oversee the programming efforts at HGTV and DIY Network, as well as lead the New York and Knoxville-based programming teams. Freddy James, a 16-year veteran of SNI programming and production, has been upped to Senior Vice President, Strategic Development and Program Integration. James, who leads the Program Integration Team staff in New York and Knoxville, will expand his role in content strategy development around integration, digital convergent content and creating co-branded opportunities with media entities like HGTV Magazine and others.

Deborah Turness, former editor of ITV News, the United Kingdom’s commercial network news service, has been named President of NBC News. Turness will be responsible for all aspects of the NBC News division, including NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, Today, Meet the Press, and Dateline, as well as its news bureaus around the world. She will also oversee all breaking news, investigative and enterprise reporting, and Peacock Productions.

Maria Dreyer has been upped to Senior Vice President, Advertiser Sales and Branded integration for Sony Pictures Television. She will act as liaison between advertiser sales, production, legal, marketing and clientele. Dreyer will also ascertain that deal points are agreed to by all parties for The Dr. Oz Show, The Queen Latifah Show and future programs and clients, as well as negotiate multi-platform branded entertainment partnerships on behalf of SPT.

Multiplatform media company Veria Living has named Russell Maitland as Senior Vice President of Advertising Sales. Maitland, formerly Vice President, National Sales Manager of Advertising Sales for HDNet, will be responsible for overseeing the development of the ad sales team and increasing national ad sales revenue for Veria Living. In addition, Heidi Corn has been appointed Digital Advertising Sales Manager. Her mandate will involve Veria.com, as well as the Veria Living television network. Corn last served as Marketing and Partnership Manager at Bonnier Corporation’s The Parenting Group.

Cablevision Systems Corporation has appointed Frank J. Mansour as Executive Vice President, Customer Service. Mansour, formerly First Vice President, strategy and development, contact centers of TD Waterhouse Investor Services, will oversee the company’s various contact and service centers, lead quality assurance programs and develop tools to track customer metrics.

Telemundo Station Group has appointed Robert Sarabia as Vice President of Sales for KTMD-TV, Telemundo’s local station in Houston. Sarabia, formerly Vice President and General Manager for Azteca America’s affiliate station in Houston, will be responsible for overseeing the station’s sales department and leading the staff to fully utilize Telemundo Houston’s media offerings for advertisers.

The National Wildlife Federation has hired longtime entertainment industry executive and former conservation organization president Maureen P. Smith as its Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Smith, a former top executive at Animal Planet, Fox Kids Network, Fox Family Channel and Jane Goodall Institute, will be play a key role in the global marketing and branding of NWF and its cherished mascot, Ranger Rick; internal and external communications; children’s publishing; digital products and online integration; consumer insight; and video and multi-media productions.

Alicia Menendez is joining Fusion as an anchor. She’ll deliver the top stories of the day and lead conversation about political news, social issues and world events. Menendez last served as host on Internet-based video streaming network HuffPost Live.

Mike Bogner has been promoted to Senior Counsel at HBO, effective immediately. Bogner joined HBO as an Associate Counsel in January 2011. He has been a member of the Film Programming team and has helped close output agreements with Fox, Universal, Warner and Summit, and EST transactions for HBO Home Entertainment.

Alison J. Horn has joined CBS Altitude Group as Director of Strategic Partnerships. The Altitude Group provides custom content solutions across all CBS assets. Horn, formerly of Premiere Radio Networks, will help open the Los Angeles office and make sure there is a strong presence in the Southern California market.

Veteran research executive Julie Piepenkotter has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Research for FX Networks. Piepenkotter, who joined FX as Senior Vice President, Research in 2009, will oversee all facets of program and consumer research for FX, FXM and new network, FXX, which will debut on September 2.

Marianne Gambelli has joined Horizon Media as Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer. Gambelli, formerly president of NBC broadcast sales, will be tasked with developing multi-year and multi-platform media deals, as well as seeking out new technologies and media research capabilities.

The NBC Owned Television Stations division of NBCUniversal has upped Jeff Morris to Senior Vice President of Operations and Technology, effective immediately. Morris previously served as Vice President of Technology for the NBC Owned Stations. In his new role, he will oversee a portfolio that includes technology, sales and traffic operations, environmental health and safety, and FCC compliance.

NBCUniversal has appointed Cherie Cohen as Senior Vice President, Cable Advertising Sales. Cohen will oversee the company’s regional sales offices in Detroit, Chicago and Los Angeles and work with NBCUniversal’s 18 cable networks, as well as the sales leadership teams from its two broadcast networks and more than 50 digital properties. She previously served as Vice President, Multimedia Sales at ESPN.

Think Jam, digital marketing agency for the entertainment industry, has appointed Jackie Turnure as Vice President of its Los Angeles office. A triple Emmy award winner with over 15 years experience developing and producing digital content for film, television and games, Turnure previously served as Head of Production at Fourth Wall Studios.

Capablue, specialists in TV Everywhere and connected TV solutions, has named Dominic Laval as Director, Business Development and Operations.Capablue, formerly director at emuse, will lead and manage business operations.

Telemundo Area de la Bahia has appointed Juan Miguel Muniz as Vice President of News, effective immediately. Muniz, who last served as Vice President of News at Telemundo Puerto Rico, will be responsible for managing the station’s news operations, including the planning and production of news.

International visual effects, design and content company Gravity has announced that three key creative and production executives from Superfad NY have re-assembled as SCOUT, a new division of Gravity. SCOUT is led by Creative Directors Chace Hartman and Brian Drucker, along with Head of Production Whitney Green.

Campfire, a New York marketing agency, has hired Nick Braccia as Creative Director, effective immediately. Braccia, who previously served as Group Creative Director at G2USA, will be tasked with leading the company’s creative development.

John Knoll has been named Chief Creative Officer of Industrial Light & Magic. He had served as ILM’s visual effects supervisor since 1991.

Misty Locke has been promoted to President of iProspect Americas, Aegis Dentsu‘s global digital performance marketing specialist. She will be charged with growing the iProspect network and brand throughout the Americas and instilling its unified global vision. Locke will also retain her role as Global Chief Marketing and Performance Officer, a post she has held for two years.

Leftfield Entertainment is expanding its executive team with key new hires and a promotion at Leftfield Pictures. Heath Banks, formerly senior vice president of production at Pilgrim Studios, has been name Executive Vice President, Production, overseeing production and day-to-day operations of Leftfield’s production slate. Chris Silvestri, formerly senior vice president, business and legal affairs, at Fox News Network, has been hired as General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs. Gretchen Palek, formerly of Discovery, has been appointed Head of Talent Management. Kevin Duncan, formerly vice president, development at  Zodiak New York, has been named Senior Director, Development. In addition, Will Nothacker has been promoted to Vice President, Development, from  director, development.

Charles W. Wolfertz III has been promoted to President and General Manager of Hearst Television‘s WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA, effective June 1. Wolfertz previously served as General Sales Manager. He succeeds Michael J. Hayes, who has been named Senior Vice President and Group Head of Hearst Television Inc.

Ed Crick, former MD of Zodiak Media-owned Bullseye Productions, has been named Joint Creative Director of Tern TV. Crick will work alongside Creative Director Harry Bell and take a seat on the board. Based out of Scotland and Northern Ireland, Tern will make a concerted push into the United States where Crick, who has been a creative voice in the US market for a decade, has contacts with all non scripted networks and deals in place with two partner producers.

Later — John
John Cox for Cynopsis: Classified Advantage
[email protected]
05.28.13

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