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05.29.12
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, May 29, 2012, and this is your weekly issue of Cynopsis: Classified Advantage!
The best networkers all share one secret skill, they don’t network at all. They talk, and more importantly, they listen. But their conversations aren’t about work, they’re about what made the headlines, sports, music, movies, something funny, anything but work. And most importantly, a great networker talks about the person they are having a conversation with.
They do this because people don’t want to hear about your problems, as serious as they may be.
They want to talk to someone positive, enthusiastic and intelligent. Don’t you?
People have to know and like you, before they’ll recommend you. People will do neither if you complain to them or ask them for help before the relationship has evolved into something more than acquaintances.
They will want to avoid you, not help you.
That’s why the best networkers are the ones who seem like they are not networking at all, they’re just genuinely interested in you and what you have to say.
The best part is you can practice this on anyone. Talk to your dry cleaner, your waiter, the kid at the deli, and ask them general questions about themselves. Your job is to make them feel better after talking to you. Try it with everyone you meet, added bonus, you’ll feel better too. When you get really good at this, at making connections with the everyday people you meet, that’s when you’ll know you are a good networker.
Of course this is much harder through the written word, which is why as valuable as LinkedIn and other such networks are, there is nothing like meeting people face to face.
Another secret about networking is when someone is willing to recommend you, you’ll rarely have to ask because they will usually bring up the subject. After you have a good relationship with someone, and if you are in need, they will want to help. It makes them feel good.
Sometimes payback is great.
Next Issue: Time
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].
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM MVP EXECUTIVE SEARCH AND CONSULTANTS
Mary Olson-Menzel’s MVP Approach to
Recruiting and Leadership Development A 360 degree model for Executive Recruiting – For more info contact[email protected]
“I’ve worked with Mary for ten years, her integrity, professionalism and ability to hire great people is unmatched. She finds exceptional talent and always goes the extra mile to make sure both the employee and the company are equally satisfied.” Susan Mitchell VP HR Tribune Co.
Every day I get the question from at least one person, “How do I hire you to be my recruiter?” As much as I’d like to help you and be your personal “talent agent”, it just doesn’t work that way.
To clarify, there are very few recruiters out there, if any, that are hired by an individual. If you want to hire someone who can help you position yourself to find your next job, you can hire a career coach and pay them a fee. Most recruiters are hired by the client to find people to fill a specific position in a company, not hired by an individual looking for a job.
There are several types of recruiters out there; the three main types of recruiting firms are categorized as:
Staffing Firms
A Staffing Firm hires individuals for a client company’s temporary or contract needs. In this type of firm, the candidate is actually employed by the staffing firm who is then responsible for paying all salaries, taxes and sometimes benefits.
Many times the staffing firm has options for a contract to hire for the employer to hire the employee after a certain amount of time in the contract. The client pays an hourly rate for the contract employee that also includes in it the fee for the staffing firm. The candidate does not pay anything out of pocket for this service.
Contingency Recruiting Firms
A Contingency Recruiting Firm does a specific search on a contingency basis for a specified role for a company, such as an accountant or a sales rep. The recruiter is ONLY paid upon a successful placement.
The recruiter does all the initial recruiting, screening and interviewing. The contingency recruiter then works with the hiring manager to set up the interviews with the candidates for the client company. The company typically pays a 25 percent fee of the employee’s estimated first year’s compensation package. Once again, the candidate does not pay a fee for this, only the client.
Retained Recruiting Firms
A Retained Recruiting Firm is a higher end type of firm. The biggest difference between a contingency and a retained firm is that the client company pays a retainer fee to have that company perform a search.
Typically this is a 33 percent fee, paid out in thirds, one third at the time of engagement, one third halfway through the search and one third upon offer. The initial retainer fee is paid whether or not a hire is made. Companies use retained search firms for higher level positions ranging from Director Level to CEO. Typically in a salary range of 200k and higher. Once again the candidate does not pay for any of these fees, they are all paid by the client.
In addition to these three, there are now firms that are popping up using the term “Container” which, due to client needs and demand is a hybrid of both contingency and retained.
So the reality is, recruiters are working for the client company not for you. That being said, it is still in your best interest to develop relationships with several recruiters that you can trust and hope that they keep you in mind as positions from clients come across their desk.
Most good recruiters are relationship builders and want to get to know you before an open position crosses their desk, you never know where it will lead, for either the recruiter or the candidate.
Stay in touch and keep the recruiters updated on your employment status and desires for your next role. This way, if the recruiter has a client need that fits your skill set, you will hear about it.
Mary Olson-Menzel,Managing Partner- MVP Executive Search and Consultants, specializing in Executive Search, Coaching, Strategy and Executive Outplacement [email protected]. Mary has 20+ years of experience working in corporate America and executive search consulting. She specializes in senior level recruitment across digital, print, broadcast and cable media and runs MVP’s global NY office.
How does one develop a relationship with a recruiter if recruiters work for companies and not individuals?
It is important to try to develop relationships with recruiters in your industry and to try to stay top of mind with them. If you can do this in a pure networking fashion, it is best. You will see, that some recruiters are more open to this than others.
Introducing yourself and your background to them, and letting them know what kind of position would be of interest to you is a good start, but also offer to help them. Maybe you might know people to refer to them for certain positions they are currently working on.
If you can refer a friend and help the recruiter without expecting anything in return, the recruiter will not forget you. They will definitely remember you if a search comes up where your skill set is a good fit.
My company provides us with a smart phone and allows us to have access to our personal email on the phone. Does this mean they can read those emails along with the professional emails on my company’s email account?
Your personal email account is your personal email account. There should not be a way for your company to access that data unless they have your phone.
I would be very careful about looking for a job using any company resources or on company time, but what you do from your personal account after hours is your own business.
If you want to be extra careful, purchase your own personal phone and conduct your personal business from there, many people do that as well.
Mary has 20+ years of experience working in corporate America and executive search consulting. She is Managing Partner- MVP Executive Search and Consultants, specializing in Executive Search, Coaching, Strategy and Executive Outplacement and can be reached at [email protected].
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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE
Who will win an !magination Award this year? You won’t want to miss this must-attend industry event!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
8:00 – 10:30am
Le Parker Meridien
New York City
JOB OPENING: Assoc. Dir., Media Operations & Client-Vendor Comm/Sherwood Trading Group/Ramsey NJ: Mng daily operat’l processes ntwrk TV & Radio clients. Proficient: MediaOcean and EXCEL. Resume: [email protected] (6/5)
JOB OPENING: MGR, BUS OPERATIONS/ESPN Inc/NYC: 4+ Yrs Exp; Manage ad sales support team handling acct. maint. Ad industry exp req’d. Must have exp. in TV. Analytical skills a +. Digital exp is a +. www.espncareers.com Job ID-45958 (6/5)
JOB OPENING: QC TECH ESPANOL/STAMFORD: Freelance Tech eval audio & video for Spanish & English programs. apply www.aenetworks.com https://www.abso.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=618&JobDetail=131267 (6/2)
JOB OPENING: SALES COORDINATOR/HEALTH CLUB MEDIA/CHI: Assist AEs in proposal gen. & dvlp prod integration for plans, wrks w/ AEs & Ops on media buys to ensure proper maint of all accts Send resumes to [email protected] (6/2)
JOB OPENING: MANAGER AD SALES MARKETING/BRAVO NBCUniversal/NYC: Collaborate cross departments to create sponsorship opportunities & advance Bravo brand/sales strategy Ad Sales exp is a must. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com #5341 (6/2)
JOB OPENING: DIR, LEGAL & BUS AFFAIRS/Nat Geo/DC: Attorney to manage talent issues (agreements, releases, employment, negotiations). JD, 5 yrs TV/film legal exp req’d. Apply for Job 5124 at www.nationalgeographic.com/jobs (6/1)
JOB OPENING: FREELANCE MGR, STRATEGIC MKTG/USA NTWK/NBCUNIVERSAL/NYC: Develop & execute digital/integrated multi-platform mktg solutions. Min 5 yrs mktg exp in TV or digital mktg agency. Apply: [email protected] (6/1)
JOB OPENING: MGR, PRGRMNG BOOMERANG/Cartoon Network/ATL: Mng/execute day-to-day prgrmng strategies, incl stunt plan’g & all inventory. Must have 2-5 yrs TV prgrmng exp. Resume: http://www.turnerjobs.com/#/careers/job-details/131126BR (6/1)
JOB OPENING: DIGITAL SALES MGR/OWN/Oprah Winfrey Network/CHI: 5 yrs exp in Ad Sales, xlnt biz dev/client & agency mgmt skills, great team player. Apply at: http://careers.own.tv/ (5/31)
JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/OWN Digital/Oprah.com/NY: 2 yrs exp in Online Ad Sales, oversee rfp requirements & price/cpm analysis, develop proposals and presentations, team player. Apply at: http://careers.own.tv/ (5/31)
JOB OPENING: FLASH DVLPR/DESIGNER/NYC: 2-5 yrs related work exp in high-end, fast paced, graphic design & prod stdio or agency. Exc comm skills w/strong client srvce & proj mngmnt. BA deg/ graph des pref’d. Res: [email protected] (5/31)
JOB OPENING: PUBLICITY ASST/LA: Asst maint’g press lists/press set visits/event plan’g/press junkets & escorting talent to events/media apprncs. 1-3yrs ent pub. exp pref’d. Strong written comm skills a must. [email protected] (5/31)
JOB OPENING: DIR, PR/LA: 7+YRS TV publicity exp. at a ntwrk, studio or agency & a comprehensive knwlg of ent, cbl industry & unscripted ser. Strong relations w/key print, brdcst & online media outlets is key. [email protected] (5/31)
JOB OPENING: SHOW PRODUCER/REELZ/ABQ, NM: Entertainment news bckgrnd/strong writing skills/on deadline. Staff position with benefits; At least 5 yrs on daily/weekly pop culture shows. Please apply to [email protected] (5/31)
JOB OPENING: PROMO EDITOR/(PT)/New Orleans: Exp w/ final cut pro and recent topical promos a must. Need a sense of comedy and exp with graphics. 8 wk position, Could become staff position. Contact – [email protected] (5/31)
JOB OPENING: SR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM SCHEDULING/THE WEATHER CHANNEL/ATL or NYC: 7-10 years TV programming, strong knowledge TV & digital platforms. Solid program planning/scheduling exp a must. Resume to: [email protected] (5/31)
JOB OPENING: PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR/HGTV & DIY/NY: maintain materials related to the programming production process. 2 yrs exp in production or programming req. Apply: http://www.scrippsnetworks.com/careers.aspx?code=careers (5/31)
JOB OPENING: ANALYST, TV RESEARCH/FX-LA: Support sr execs w/ data anlys of perf of on-air & competitive ntwrks. BA Fin., Math, Acct’g pref. Sup skills MS Excel. 1yr exp in data/media relatd field pref. www.foxcareers.com. FNG0001112 (5/31)
JOB OPENING: PROD MGR, PRINT CREATIVE/FOX/LA: Oversee aspects of print prod incl. schedlng; vendor mgmt; sprvise prod staff; etc. 5+ yrs advtsng & print prod. Mac, Photoshop, InDesign exp a must. www.foxcareers.com FNG0001141 (5/30)
JOB OPENING: TV One/NY: TRAFFIC COORD. BA pref’d and/or 2 yrs of exp TV Ops & Traffic. Build daily comm. log within parameters to ensure accuracy. Wrk w/Ad sales mgmt, traffic mgmt. and agencies. More info: www.tvone.tv (5/30)
JOB OPENING: MGR, FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS/THE WEATHER CHANNEL/ATL: 7+ years finance or acctng. Experience with media company a plus, financial metrics/modeling, OLAP tools. MBA preferred. Resume to: [email protected] (5/30)
JOB OPENING: PROD COORD/LA: Animated TV series looking for full-time PC/APM to start ASAP. Prior television animation coordinating/ team management exp a must. Resume to [email protected] (5/30)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR PROGRAMMING & COMPLIANCE INT’L. NETWORKS/NBCUniversal/LA: Oversee programming from strategy to execution. Min. 5 yrs exp in TV program scheduling in cable. Apply at www.nbcunicareers.com Job#5539BR (5/26)
JOB OPENING: PROJ MGR RSRCH/NY: 5+ yrs TV rsrch brdcst/cable exp required. Expertise in data analysis, comp TV landscape & ind trends. Kwldg of Star/Nielsen sys. BA deg req’d. To apply, contact: [email protected] (5/26)
JOB OPENING: SENIOR DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS/NBCUniversal Oxygen/NYC: supervise series publicity/campaign management and press team. Unscripted/TV experience a must. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com #5659 (5/26)
JOB OPENING: PROJ MGR ANALYTICS & SOCIAL MEDIA/ATL: 5+ yrs TV rsrch/2+ social media, passion for animation & kids prgrmng +, primary rsch & strong knwldg of dig. platforms. Kwldg of anlytcl tracking systms. [email protected] (5/25)
JOB OPENING: INV MGR-PLANNING/Uni Cable Nets/NY: Support Dir. on invntry mgmt/stewardship/revenue rptg. Must be detailed/analytical/able to multi-task. Exp. in media/DM/VCI/Spanish a +. Apply: [email protected] (5/25)
JOB OPENING: SALES EXEC/PLAINVIEW NY: 2+ yrs Latin America media/tech sales with content delivery network company e-mail resume to [email protected] (5/25)
JOB OPENING: AE-DIGITAL/NYC/Discovery: Dvlp/maint strategic accts/sponsorship deals for Discovery’s dig. portfolio. Exc agency/client relationships & proven track rec. Dig. bckgnd a +: https://careers-discovery.icims.com/jobs/5875/job (5/25)
JOB OPENING: SR LEV PRINT GRAPHIC DESIGNER/MOTION MEDIA ARTIST/Denver (area): Design mktg materials, PwrPnt, prod. illustrations, & 2D & 3D animations. Maya, AfterEffects & Photoshop exp a must. Res: [email protected] (5/25)
JOB OPENING: VP POST PRODUCTION/BBC AMERICA/NYC: Oversee daily ops NY post prod facility. Create long term tech strategy supporting various channel initiatives incl: digital, EST and TVE. Cable VOD fulfilment exp. [email protected] (5/24)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR AD SALES RESEARCH/Style & Sprout/NY: Manage sales estimates & forecasting processes, drafting sales messaging and helping with custom research efforts. Apply to: www.nbcunicareers.com (4976BR) (5/24)
JOB OPENING: MGR, STRATEGIC MKTG, SYFY/NBCUNIVERSAL/NYC: Create cross-platform marketing packages. Min. 2 years experience at an agency, media company or sales org required. Apply online at www.nbcunicareers.com (#5545BR) (5/24)
JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/SCRIPPS NETWORKS/ATLANTA: Develop new ad sales accounts & grow existing business. Minimum 6 yrs. National Ad Sales, Agency or Client exp. Info: http://www.scrippsnetworksinteractive.com #3046 (5/23)
JOB OPENING: ACCT EXEC. AD SALES/NY: Multimedia co. seeks AE w/ 7+ yrs TV ad sales exp. Excellent agency relationships & proven track record. Sports bckgnd a +. Send resume and cov ltr Attn: Rose to [email protected] (5/22)
JOB OPENING: VP of DEVLPMNT/Denver: Reality TV developer/producer w/7 yrs exp in reality series devlpmnt & prod wanted for Denver based Production Co. Relationships with reality nets a +. Resume: [email protected] (5/22)
JOB OPENING: REALITY TV SHOW RUNNER/Denver: 5 yrs exp producing cable series, ability to work w/ co. execs to deliver productions on time, on quality, on budget for Denver based Prod Co. Resume: [email protected] (5/22)
JOB OPENING: REALITY TV CREW: 7 yrs exp on major cable or broadcast networks. Position can be remote or based in our Denver hq’s. Ability to add to the creative vision of project a must. Resume: [email protected] (5/22)
JOB OPENING: ASSIGNMENT EDITOR/RNN TV/Rye Brook/NY: Research and story development and crew logistics. Assist in development, planning and follow up of all news stories. Res/cvr: [email protected] (5/22)
JOB OPENING: LINE PRODUCER (News) RNN TV/Rye Brook/NY: Line and stack daily news broadcasts. Must have TV news producing experience. Res/cvr: [email protected] (5/22)
JOB OPENING: MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR/RNN TV/Rye Brook/NY: operate control room boards & monitor programming, log all transmitter readings, overnight & wkend hours avail. Resume: [email protected] (5/22)
JOB OPENING: OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR/RNN TV: assist director of ops, supervise master control team and live events; manage schedules, implement policies and train news employees. Resume: [email protected] (5/22)
OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST …
responsible for leading Creative teams in the successful creation and production of design solutions for one to two assigned accounts
Senior Art Director, Emerging Experiences 11240
Razorfish
NYC NY
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/11240/job
responsible for driving and providing support for key initiatives that tie directly to the strategic plan of the Operations & Technical Services (O&TS) division while also providing support and direction on various special corporate projects
VP, Program Management Group 5721BR
NBC Universal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/
a world-class sales executive to drive revenue and lead the charge in our most important office as we enter a hyper-growth phase
VP of Sales, East
TubeMogul
NYC NY
http://www.tubemogul.com/company/careers/vp-sales-east
report to the VP, Associate Publisher and work on a team with editors, publicists and publishing office to acquire, publish and launch books for one of the most venerable book imprints in the business
Sr. Publishing Coordinator, Marketing Specialist (S&S Imprint) 1828BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129
responsible for overseeing the communications for GameSpot understanding the needs and goals of the business partner and brands, and turning them into actionable PR Plans
Senior Manager, Public Relations 11754BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129
responsible for reviewing and overseeing the work flow and pipeline of the studio
Production Engineer FFE0000927
Fox Networks
Greenwich CT
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home
responsible for scheduling and processing ingest and quality control (QC) of media in accordance with a 10 day turnaround time to meet NGC/NGCI priorities and supporting the Scheduling team as needed
Global Operations Supervisor(Nat Geo) FNG0001170
Fox Networks
Washington DC
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home
curate and compose compellingly positioned content in multiple formats, including blogs, social media posts, images and video
Sr. Producer – Digital Media 5890
Discovery Communications
Silver Springs MD
https://careers-discovery.icims.com/jobs/5890/job
working with DNI Finance and the US to rectify inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the deals and flagging to VP and DNI Finance all output deal issues as they come up in programming and production meetings
Programming & Content Ops Specialist 5887
Discovery Communications
Silver Springs MD
https://careers-discovery.icims.com/jobs/5887/job
responsible for incubating and commercializing new sources of growth for the company while building leading edge competencies, approaches, and processes to make that a recurring capability
Manager, Business Development 40462
Cox Communications
Atlanta GA
http://ww2.cox.com/aboutus/careers.cox
act as the key point of contact for assigned Alliances for compliance with the alliance agreement, account planning & development, and resolution of issues for both the Alliance partner and the stakeholder BUs
Senior Manager, Alliance Management
45162BR
Lake Buena Vista FL
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html
responsible for daily art direction across multiple disciplines including print, TV, ambient, digital etc.
Senior Art Director
Rhea & Kaiser
Chicago IL
http://www.rkconnect.com/careers.php
create all IxD artifacts, such as interaction models, task flows, personas, wireframes, site maps, and user/functional requirements, that are relevant to the project
Senior Interaction Designer ARC000154
Leo Burnett
Chicago IL
http://www.leoburnett.com/
help our cross-functional teams to develop and evolve social ideas that are driven by content and interactions between a consumer and a brand
Director, Digital Strategy LEO000541
Leo Burnett
Chicago IL
http://www.leoburnett.com/
own marketing strategy and execution to secure and maintain position as the most recognizable and highly regarded mobile CRM provider in the industry
VP of Marketing
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/mobile_marketing_company/careers
preparing and sometimes building weekly, monthly and quarterly metrics reporting packages for management
Financial Analyst
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs/location
play a highly visible role in the development, analysis, and implementation of strategic initiatives for Fox Filmed Entertainment (FFE), including mergers & acquisitions, organic business initiatives, and partnerships / joint ventures
Manager, Strategic Planning FFE0001015
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home
work closely with SVP + VP of Creative to create concise and understandable guidelines for branding and packaging development for licensees
Manager, Creative Services FFE0001028
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home
play an integral role cash flow analysis, reporting, and forecasting for the Film group
Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis – Cash 5788BR
NBC Universal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/
build and manage relationships with executives and colleagues to identify current and future strategic staffing needs, specifically in the animation space
Sr. Recruiter
MTV
Burbank CA
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/
responsible for supervising kids’ series, movies, and online content for Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD Standards and Practices
Director Standards and Practices 10437BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html
manage all accounting functions including budgeting, annual audit as well as complex accounting issues. In this “roll up your sleeves” role you will be a key partner to the VP Finance and management team
Controller
TubeMogul
Emeryville CA
http://www.tubemogul.com/company/careers/controller
responsible for developing and driving effective implementation of Comcast’s strategic environmental programs in the West Division
Environmental Director
Comcast
Livermore CA
http://www.comcast-jobs.com/all-jobs/Environmental-Director-Livermore-CA/146411
chief product owner, carries the brand vision and manages the product roadmap to fulfill that vision
Managing Producer/Product Director, MQ
MTV
Glendale CA
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/
direct and perform financial analysis and reporting activities to support short-term and long-range strategic plans and operating budgets
VP, Field Business Operations 40465
Cox Communications
San Diego CA
http://ww2.cox.com/aboutus/careers.cox
nuvoTV hired one new executive and promoted two others: Morena Calderon-Perez joins the English-language television network created for American bicultural Latinos 18-49, in the newly-minted role as Director/Advertising Sales in New York. Morena most recently was with Telemundo Network as Network Sales AE and at nuvoTV will report to Craig Geller, SVP/Advertising Sales. Sara Auspitz was elevated to VP/Programming up from Executive Director/Programming reporting to Maria Perez-Brown, SVP/Programming and Development. Marcus Best was also upped to Director/Affiliate Marketing reporting to Judi Lopez, SVP/Affiliate Sales and Marketing. Marcus previously served as Affiliate Marketing Manager.
Non-profit organization T. Howard Foundation whose mission is to promote diversity throughout the multimedia and entertainment industries added four new members to its Board of Directors. The new Board appointees are Bridget Baker, President/TV Networks Distribution, NBCUniversal; A.B. Cruz III, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc.; Bill Goodwyn, President/Global Distribution and CEO of Discovery Education for Discovery Communications; and Ray Hopkins, COO for YES Network.
Guy Slattery advances to EVP/Marketing with A&E Network where he oversees all marketing efforts for A&E Network, BIO Channel and Crime & Investigation Network. Guy’s scope encompasses brand strategy, on-air promotion, off-net media buying, creative advertising, social media and strategic partnerships. Guy has been with the network since 2006, joining as SVP/Marketing. With his new promotion, Guy will now add oversight of the network’s consumer public relations activities to his roster of duties. Guy continues to report to Bob DeBitetto, President/GM, A&E and BIO Channel.
Mark Powell was appointed VP/Current Programming and Specials for truTV. Mark will manage the implementation and have editorial oversight of the network’s current lineup of programs and specials. Based in New York, Mark reports to Tony Horn, SVP/Current Programming and Specials, truTV.
Indianapolis-headquartered advertising agency Young & Laramore hired Kevin Wood as Digital Experience Producer and Lucia Bayt as Account Manager. Both positions are effective immediately. Kevin, reporting to Carolyn Hadlock, Executive Creative Director and Principal will manage digital production for the agency’s clients including Brizo, Schlage and Farm Bureau. Lucia is the Account Manager for the Schlage account while reporting to Barbara Biancalana, Director/Client Services.
Be The Creative Source is a new Atlanta-based advertising, promotion, design and interactive representation company established by Jeff Boortz who has served as creative director, brand strategist and graphic designer working for and promoting the brands of Discovery Channel, MTV, ESON, HBO, CBS, NBC, FOX and Comcast among others. Be The Creative Source counts three companies as clients including Impossible based in Denver, international creative network United Senses and digital creative company Neo-Pangea.
ABC News’ Ben Sherwood announced Amy Robach was tapped as a Correspondent for ABC News based in New York. Most recently, Amy worked for NBC News where she was a national correspondent and weekend anchor for Today and prior to that was with MSNBC for many years as anchor of the morning news.
NBCUniversal made a new multi-platform deal with former ESPN personality Michelle Beadle involving her on-air duties for Access Hollywood and the NBC Sports Group. Michelle will be based in New York and serve as a Correspondent for the nationally syndicated entertainment news show Access Hollywood where she will cover red carpet events and report on Hollywood news. In addition, Michelle will be a Correspondent for NBC Sports Group’s high-profile events such as this summer’s London Olympic Games which she will be also covering for Access Hollywood. Furthermore, Michelle will be a part of the 2012 NFL Kickoff and Horse Racing’s Triple Crown as well as other NBC Sports Network programs. The deal also includes NBC Sports Group developing new programming for NBC Sports Network featuring Michelle.
Industry veteran Rod Perth was appointed as the new President/CEO of NATPE||Content First, effective immediately. Rod will have oversight for the vision, strategies, marketing, programming and financial/administrative operations of the organization. Rod will report to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors while he supervises a management team of six people and a total staff of 20. Before being selected in this role, Rod was Founder/President of RHP Media Consulting in addition to Co-Founder and President/Television for REELZCHANNEL.
Former CCO at Prometheus Entertainment, Scott Hartford established 7iRON MEDIA, a new production company specializing in character-driven non-fiction and docu-soap content for cable networks. Scott’s more than 500 hours of credits include The Girls Next Door, Kendra and Ancient Aliens. With his new company, Scott will continue to partner with Prometheus Entertainment’s founder/president Kevin Burns on upcoming projects.
Geoff Daniels was promoted to EVP/GM of Nat Geo WILD up from the previous position of SVP at the network. Geoff has been with the network since its launch in March 2010. He reports to David Lyle, CEO, National Geographic Channels US and Global Programming and Howard T. Owens, President, National Geographic Channels US.
As of June 25, Monica Neal begins her new position as SVP/Public Relations at TV One. The former Turner Broadcasting executive will head and oversee all communications and public relations, public affairs, talent relations, viewer services and investor relations for TV One.
WE tv tapped Mary Scotti to the role of VP/Business Affairs where she will supervise the negotiations of the network’s rights involving original productions, marketing, business development and talent agreements. Based in New York, Mary reports to Theresa Patiri, VP/Production Management and Operations and Dom Atteritano, VP/Legal and Business Affairs. Prior to this appointment, Mary was VP/Business and Legal Affairs at Viacom Media Networks.
Spanish Broadcasting System Inc. elevated Richard Lom to VP/SBS Entertainment based in Miami. Richard will manage all facets of the daily operations, live concerts, worldwide management, new TV development, marketing and partnerships among other duties. Richard reports to Albert Rodriguez, Chief Revenue Officer of SBS’ Consolidated Operations.
Headquartered in New York, JWT named Matt MacDonald and Ryan Kutscher as Co-Chief Creative Officers at JWT New York. Matt has served as Executive Creative Director at JWT New York while Ryan joins from CP+B where he was Creative Director. They both report to Jeff Benjamin, CCO, JWT North America.
KSL Media has hired Larry Most as VP/Business Development for its Miami office. Larry will head the expansion of KSL Media’s client roster in the Southeast region of the US and will report to Mike Oddi, CMO.
Advertising sales executive, Susan Malfa was elevated to the newly-created position of SVP/Ad Sales for Bravo Media, Oxygen Media, Style Media and Women at NBCU by NBCUniversal. Susan will now have expanded oversight for ad sales on behalf of Style Media which became part of NBCU from the joint venture transaction between Comcast and GE. Susan has been with NBCU for five years and she will also continue to head all cable advertising sales for Bravo Media, Oxygen Media and Women At NBCU.
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) named Wayne Garvie as CCO/International Production, SPT. In his new role, Wayne will head creative developments across SPT’s worldwide network of joint venture companies and its production studios outside of Los Angeles. Wayne reports to Andrea Wong, President, SPT International Production. Prior to this appointment, Wayne was with All3MEDIA as Managing Director International Production since January 2011.
Alex Lang takes on a new position at Play Creative TV as Executive Producer/Creative Director. Alex will now have oversight of growing the business and continuing to produce television content involving network launch campaigns, sales presentations and episodic promotion for the company. Alex reports to Michael Victor, President/CCO.
Denver-based Impossible TV hired Ryan Nancy as Director/Corporate Sales. Ryan is charged with increasing Impossible TV’s corporate client roster that presently includes DISH Network, Blockbuster, Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Inspirato among others.
John Schriffen joins ABC News as a Correspondent based in New York. John was previously at WCBS for a short turn before spending several years at NBC4 in Washington.
At KVOA-TV, the NBC affiliate in Tucson, Sean Mooney will become a Weekend Anchor joining Rebecca Taylor for News 4 Tucson. Before this appointment, Sean was with Del Mar Advertising in Tucson where he was Marketing/Advertising Director.
Later — John
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