width=”100%”> A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM THE ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES ™

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Cynopsis: Classified

 

Advantage

 

05.04.10

Good morning – it’s Tuesday, May 4, 2010, and this is your weekly issue of Cyn opsis: 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.

Everybody loves a Top Ten List.  They were around long before David Letterman, but credit him and his show for making them wildly popular.  Even Time.com makes extensive use of Top Ten Lists, because readers love them.  Top Ten Lists are short, precise, an easy read and hopefully informative.

So why not write your resume in a Top Ten format?  Here is an example of a Top Ten resume using information provided by Cynopsis Media in their classified ad.  Since this particular position does not directly effect the bottom line, I concentrated on fulfilling their specific needs.

Top Ten Reasons Why John Cox Should Work for Cynopsis Media.

10.  I will create and distribute professional videos on a timely basis.

9.  I will take ownership of all Public Relations announcements through Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networking sites.

8.  I will produce insightful and thoughtful information on job hunting strategies.

7.  I will provide the design and hard copy of any and all promotional materials.

6.  I will prepare and execute intellectual and well reasoned reviews on a variety of television subjects as a bonus to Cynopsis readers.

5.  I will write well researched and provocative articles on the Media, specializing in Television.

4.  Expertise in several software programs that will provide Cynopsis Media with promotional videos, presentations, graphic and written materials.

3.  Superb communication skills developed by fifteen years of award winning teaching.

2.  Fifteen years experience of giving presentations from ten to 1,500 audience members.

1.  I will research all available sources for current job availabilities in order to provide the readers of Cynopsis a one stop resource in job hunting.

Economic News

The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index hit a twenty month high in April with a 92.3, it is the third consecutive month the job market has improved. With the exception of the Southwest, all areas of the country improved in April. 

“Although there is still a certain amount of economic uncertainty, it seems as though the worst is over,” says Tony Lee, publisher, CareerCast.com.

Next week: More Do’s and Don’ts.

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] .

It ‘s always helpful to know what the boss is thinking  whether you are trying to advance within a company, or to get hired.  I spoke recently to Aaron Harvey, Partner/COO of digital agency Purple, Rock, Scissors of FL and NY. Asked how he recruits creatives, Harvey told me that he doesn’ t advertise jobs  he posts them on the company’ s website and they have some partnerships with select schools; but mostly the way they get new employees is by word of mouth. And he added: ” We are all music fans here  when we are hiring we look at peoples iPod lists.”

When Harvey first came to Purple Rock Scissors, he told me: ” We were a revolving door. There is a challenge when you bring in young people to a smaller company. They get to do a lot more and get much more experience than in a larger company, so they are likely to be wearing more hats more quickly. If they talk to their friends at bigger shops they start to think  ‘Hey, I am underpaid for what I am doing here.’ A lot of this comes down to the culture,” he says. ” There is a lot more that goes into the decision to stay with a firm than just money. The culture and the vision of the company are very important in the decisions made by creative employees.”

“The title thing is important to empower people: there s a level of achievement. We may want to give the best, most devoted developer a promotion  though he may not be able to stand up in front of a client or have the ability to sell his work. So we try to groom people as much as possible. We include them in more and more client meetings  first to watch and then gradually to participate until they can do it on their own.”

” The issue comes when the internal move isn’ t working and you bring someone new in. Then toes are stepped on. I may have promoted the designer to Creative Director, but they can’ t sell the work and can’ t manage a team. We learned to deal with this by being very specific in defining job specs, with the employee’ s help, so they know they are not just evaluated on their design but also on selling, and management and other factors. There is a formal evaluation process: we have them do self-evaluations and then see how they stacked up  and on how they manage their time sheets.”

For Part 1 of Aaron Harvey’ s insights into managing creative departments go to the Cynopsis archives or to http://pollockspark.blogspot.com
        
Michael Pollock is President of Pollock Spark ( www.pollockspark.com ). He is an Executive Coach and Consultant to Creative and Media professionals. He works with people in film, TV, advertising, design, marketing, music and the Internet, bringing them the experience, techniques and inspiration to take their businesses and careers to new levels of success.

If you have any specific questions you’d like our Experts to address, please email them to me, John Cox at [email protected].
 

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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM CTAM’s RESEARCH & INSIGHTS CONFERENCE

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Is there “one” format for resumes or does anything work as long as its clear and easy to read?

Don’t get boxed in by a resume template  you should format your resume to suit your situation. Your resume has to make the hirer see quickly that you are a match for their needs and want to meet you. Actually, in this competitive climate you have to be better than a match. The format should make this possible. In the words of a recruiter I spoke with: “The focus and thread through the experience needs to be clear and concise.”

The format you decide to use can depend on the type of role you seek and your level of experience. A junior level candidate would not have all the “key words experience” of a more senior candidate, but still needs to tell a compelling story of what they do offer. A technical producer or information architect would choose to focus on software and site technical skills, where a creative candidate would focus more on the types of projects, indicating their contribution and providing links to online samples. Marketers should get specific on areas of special expertise.

This content is what the resume is about first and foremost. The format you present in needs to be a quick easy-to-read communication that hits all the buttons appropriate to the position in question.

I have heard negative things about functional resumes. Is there a time where someone without anything to hide use a functional resume?

A recruiter told me: “I always question the functional resumes. I prefer to see those who are transparent and clear about what they’ve done and where they’ve done it. It may make sense for career transitioners, those who have minimal experience in their chosen field. In these cases, it’s important to take the necessary steps towards experience to get back on a career track displayed in a chronological resume format.”

So try and present a chronological story, but remember that with layout and careful writing and smart choices you can emphasize your functional skills and experience even within this format so that the overall impression is the one you want to give.

Michael Pollock is President of Pollock Spark ( www.pollockspark.com ). He is an Executive Coach and Consultant to Creative and Media professionals.

Have a question for our experts? Send it to [email protected]

•        DOMINATE. Hollywood is extremely competitive. In order to ultimately become a successful network executive, studio executive, writer, producer, director, manager or agent, your job is to dominate. To borrow from Vince Lombardi, strive for perfection and in striving for perfection you will achieve excellence. From the littlest details (stapling documents, making copies) through more substantive tasks such as evaluating scripts, doing development research, your job is to make an impression on your fellow associates that you are committed to excellence and this is reflected in your work performance.

•        Please make sure that each and every email you send is proofed and written in a professional, well-articulated manner. Rather than “here it is” when you send an email or attachment, your email should be closer to, “As a follow up to our conversation, attached please find a talent overview summarizing my research and findings with regards to the Insiders project,” for example. Each and every professional email. Much of the initial and ongoing impressions you make with fellow employees AND your employer are based on your email communications.

•        Take the initiative to dominate and make a good impression at the workplace every day. Ask your boss what you can do to help/work. Ask other employees what you can do. Ask for assignments. Clean up and organize. Dominate. Show everyone that you are a workhorse and that the quality of your work is always excellent. Be the intern or assistant that other people come to for projects. Learn to manage, delegate, follow up, report back in, etc. in regards to tasks, projects and communications with fellow employees.

•        Do not publish people’s email address without their permission. Use the blind copy (bcc) function.

•        Always respond to emails and phone calls within 24 hours. It is a sign of professionalism AND a sign that you are capable managing your professional life and personal life. Good managers thus make good employees.

•        Please turn off all computers and organize your desk when you leave the office to reinforce the impression that you a) are organized and b) take pride in the office appearance. People who are organized project as better employees and therefore get promoted quicker. As with any office, any company, any internship, any job, etc., last person to leave should lock door, turn out lights, etc.

•        Read a newspaper every day (USA Today, LA Times, etc.) so you can begin and continue to connect with the very consumers that you will be trying to reach with your television shows and feature films. If you don’t know what is current and topical, then you won’t know what is on their minds and affecting their lives. Also use the newspaper as a source for stories for television series and films. Further, newspapers and magazines are a quality source for learning names and cultures beyond your own.

•        When dealing with your schedule at any place of employment (internships, production assistants, assistants), please remember that schedule changes are REQUESTS that you communicate to management ahead of time. Don’t tell your boss(es) when you will be out; request the time off. And please ensure you do so well ahead of your scheduled day.

•        Please be conscious of the environment, energy waste, etc. And be diligent. This extends to shutting down the computer in front of you, organizing desk for 60 seconds before you leave, etc.

Zig Gauthier is President of Red Varden Studios and Founder of Hollywood Mentorship Program.org. Based on his experience of more a decade working in entertainment, Gauthier opens the door for others to find success through his Hollywood Mentorship Program. ( www.hollywoodmentorshipprogram.org ). Gauthier relayed his career advice at last week’s Television Academy Diversity Committee’s Entertainment Career Workshop on April 19, 2010.

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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM IAB

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JOB OF THE WEEK …

OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST …

develop new business with targeted major media and entertainment companies
Account Executive
Ooyala
NYC, NY
http://www.ooyala.com/positions

recruit, manage, and support a team of Windows, Macintosh, and Linux software engineers and researchers
Director of Client Development
Lime Wire
NYC, NY
http://wiki.limewire.org/index.php?title=Director_of_Client_Development

effective and brand-appropriate external and internal communications plan which supports key business and product development efforts
Director of Public Relations & Corporate Communications
Lime Wire
NYC, NY
http://wiki.limewire.org/index.php?title=Director_of_PR_%26_Corporate_Communications

work with the Syfy Strategic Marketing team to develop and execute cross-platform marketing solutions
Coordinator, Strategic Marketing- Syfy   1173821
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

writing/editing daily news updates on top stories of the day for NBC News correspondents
Producer, Digital   1173912
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

management of web metrics, online surveys, and qualitative market research
Manager Research Insights (Digital)   1163567
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

planning, designing, overseeing, analyzing and reporting voice of consumer research projects, such as internet surveys and focus groups
Primary Research Analyst   1174416
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

help the continued growth of the network and must have experience in program sponsorship planning and multi-platform strategies
Director, Multi-platform Program Planning and Sponsorships   1165491
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

track and analyze cultural and industry trends to uncover insights that help our networks make more meaningful connections with our viewers
Manager, Strategic Planning- USA, Syfy & Emerging Networks   1168640
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

identify, target, develop and secure new business and revenue streams for NBC Local Media New York through a variety of Local Media platforms including on-air, on-line, and out of home assets
Account Manager Business Development   1173101
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

leads brand strategy and marketing for ESPN Mobile products
Director Mobile Marketing   245597
ESPN
NYC, NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

accountable for developing and maintaining strategic advertising accounts with performance based advertisers
Marketing/Advertising/Sales   FIM18113
Fox Audience Network
NYC, NY
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

supporting the international digital media team working with product development and content teams to help develop their strategy
Manager, International Digital Research
MTV Networks
NYC, NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /

develop and produce a crucial platform for MTV’s future
Manager, Product Development, Scenic: Platform
MTV Networks
NYC, NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /

perform full project life cycle recruiting (initial sourcing to offer acceptance and on-boarding) for all assigned positions
HBO Recruiter   117694BR
HBO
NYC, NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

responsible for managing agencies & clients relationships through day-to-day contact
Account Executive, Emerging Networks   1161204
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

responsible for managing agencies & clients relationships through day-to-day contact
Account Executive, CNBC   1140059
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

generate Upfront and Scatter media plans that maximize the use of inventory while fulfilling agency/client requirements
Sales Planner, Cable Emerging Networks   1161635
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

stewarding advertiser schedules for maximum clearance
Analyst, Sales Planning, Inventory, DR & PP   1168221
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

manage the entire scope of projects and initiatives, including conceptualization, design, implementation, and QA
Project Manager, Digital Media Sales Operations   1169014
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

work with Sales and Marketing Leaders to segment the consumer, viewer and advertiser marketplace
Strategic Marketing Manager   1168084
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

liaison between executives and internal departments and external business associates to ensure that all matters are attended to in an efficient and timely matter
Production/Development Coordinator, Bravo   1175490
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

planning, designing, overseeing, analyzing and reporting voice of consumer research projects, such as internet surveys and focus groups
Primary Research Analyst   1174416
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

working with network and site resources to develop custom solutions, provide general marketing support and execute sold promotions
Marketing Coordinator   117748BR
Turner Broadcasting
NYC, NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

manage aspects of projects including developing project plans, workflows, timelines, meeting agendas, etc.
HBO Project Manager, Broadcast/ Advanced Technology   117743BR
HBO
NYC, NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

supervise on-air scheduling of all programs on Cartoon Network (including series, specials and movies, excluding Adult Swim) and Boomerang, as well as all new technology platforms
VP, Program Scheduling, Programming   116380BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

management of the STPL Vice Presidents and their teams across both the linear and digital divisions of Entertainment, Animation, Sports, News and Local
SVP Strategic Planning, Operations-Strategic Plan-NY   116315BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

create plans, oversee the implementation of systems that enable customers to share their content, and work within a cross-functional team to execute social media best practices
Marketing Manager Social Media   XAV019
The Weather Channel
Atlanta GA
http://www.weather.com/careers/postings.html

responsible for all aspects of all weekend live programming
Executive Producer   OMER02
The Weather Channel
Atlanta GA
http://www.weather.com/careers/postings.html

producing live and recorded programming, including writing and producing weather news shows, special graphics, educational packages and all of the elements necessary for the live coverage of severe weather events
Producer   OMER03
The Weather Channel
Atlanta GA
http://www.weather.com/careers/postings.html

support the development and communication of TBS LA’s growth strategy and objectives
Director, Corporate Development   117716BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

validate accuracy of commercial copy instructions applied to the logs in accordance to Ad Agency instructions
Quality Control Coordinator, TBS Atlanta Operations   117730BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

manage the process and strategic development of all media planning (traditional / digital) from campaign development, implementation and post analysis on assigned Turner brands
Media Supervisor, Turner Media Group   117713BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

manage the product staff in the creation of annual business plans for each revenue-producing product, direct the long-term product strategies for each product, manage annual budgets against each plan
VP, Product Management and Operations, Executive-NBADADM   116770BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

sales and servicing of outdoor advertising inventory to new and existing clients in their respective markets
Account Executive    5281BR
CBS Outdoor
New Orleans LA
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

lead In accordance with the strategic planning of the On-air Promotions Department, work on all phases of promo production including concept development, production, post production and adaptation to other platforms
Producer Promotions – PREDITOR for Promotions   1173983
NBC Universal
Hialeah FL
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

in coordination with the President of International TV Distribution, develop, implement and achieve annual sales budget for designated territories
VP Sales Latin America, International TV Distribution   1173124
NBC Universal
Miami Beach FL
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

sales and servicing of outdoor advertising inventory to new and existing clients in their respective markets
Account Executive    5365BR
CBS Outdoor
Chicago IL
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

manage and nurture a client list with a rapidly growing advertiser and revenue base
Franchise Manager, SI Chicago   117512BR
Time Inc.
Chicago IL
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

direct and maintain the sale and distribution of inventory to agencies and clients to meet revenue budget requirements
Account Executive, News Digital Sales Team   117681BR
Turner Broadcasting
Los Angeles CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

create project plans including detailed phases of work and timelines to ensure on-time and successful execution of complex programs and numerous concurrent projects
Director, Project Management (FoxSports.com)   FNG19403
Fox Broadcasting Company
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

manage monthly close process including ensuring month-end journal entries and accruals are recorded
Manager, Financial Reporting   FNG19314
Fox Broadcasting Company
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

responsible for providing analysis and insights to the FOXSports.com sales teams, as well as identifying opportunities to further improve the marketing and sales operations across the company
Sales/Marketing Research Manager (FoxSports.com)   FNG19283
Fox Broadcasting Company
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

consolidating and analyzing of financial information for the NBCU Film Division
Senior Financial Analyst   1171086
NBC Universal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

negotiate all aspects of scripted programming deals with talent agents and lawyers
Vice President, Business Affairs   1169057
NBC Universal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

field pitches, identify trends, and help establish the strategic development goals for the Alternative department
VP, Alternative Development   1174436
NBC Universal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

oversight and execution of multi-phase strategy process in support of show launches
Director, Brand Strategy & Promotion   1174432
NBC Universal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

key member of the creative/production group of executives within Universal Pictures’ Film Music department
Vice President, Film Music   1174386
NBC Universal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

negotiating deals, product development and strategy direct with licensees, as well as via assigned licensing agencies/agent worldwide
Director, Global Consumer Products    1152826
NBC Universal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

serves as the “expert” on all live action television properties
Director, Worldwide Marketing   117721BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

develop licensing plans and sales strategies for all assigned TV and Studio Licensing properties
Senior Account Executive   117719BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

direction of daily on-air and radio promotion, insuring consistent messaging and accuracy of content and timely delivery of material
Vice President Marketing
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

identify concepts and talent that are appropriate for the OXYGEN brand Field pitches and serve as the primary liaison to the agent and production community in development for OXYGEN
Director, Talent & Development, Oxygen
NBC Universal
Burbank CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

successful delivery and timeliness of development projects
Technical Project Manager
MTV Networks
Glendale, CA
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /

manage all facets of game production including: scheduling, resource management, internal approvals, asset delivery and routine production tasks
Producer, Games
MTV Networks
Glendale, CA
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /

own the go-to-market implementation for research products and features through their entire lifecycle – from concept to end-of-life by working closely with engineering, design, marketing and sales to execute on our plan
Product Manager   4944BR
CBS Interactive
San Francisco CA
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

maintain constant awareness of advertiser and agency activity in each category
Account Executive (Fox Audience Network – Southwest Region)   FIM18111
Fox Audience Network
San Francisco CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

meet or exceed assigned quota for region
Business Solutions Manager
Ooyala
Mountain View CA
http://www.ooyala.com/positions

managing quarterly marketing budgets and head count
Director of Marketing
Ooyala
Mountain View CA
http://www.ooyala.com/positions

developing, executing and evaluating integrated sales and marketing programs that drive pipeline growth/revenue
Field Marketing Manager
Ooyala
Mountain View CA
http://www.ooyala.com/positions

promoting Ooyala’s brand and awareness
Public Relations Manager
Ooyala
Mountain View CA
http://www.ooyala.com/positions

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JOB OPENING: SUPR VIDEO DIST/Rainbow/NYC: SuppDigital Video initiatives for multi nets. Supv meta data prod & delivery. Exp w/XML & data mngmnt. Must be detail oriented. XML Knwlg & foreign lang a + res www.cablevision.jobs 10845BR (5/5)

JOB OPENING: BIZ DVLP/TPE/LA or NYC: Exp. Sales’n Mktg specialist for dvlping new & existing biz ptnershps. Strong sales leader. Cable exp req’d. Exclnt Opportunity LA pref’d. Rez: [email protected] Click here for details. (5/4)  

JOB OPENING: MGR, AD SALES MARKETING/Nat Geo Channel/DC: Manages ad sales revenue generating ideas for on-air, online, and off-air sponsorship promotions; 3+ yrs exp in ad sales mktg.To apply: www.foxcareers.com, ref FNG18920  (5/4) 

INTERNSHIPS – These positions are for credit only – nobody gets paid here. These ads are always posted for free , and students work for school credit only. For more information on the specs for posting an Internship ad, email Trish at [email protected] .

SUMMER INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  AFFILIATE MARKETING DEPT/NYC: at iN DEMAND seeks intern for marketing campaigns/database&website mgmt.  Apply:  [email protected]  (5/8)
 

Guru Studio based in Toronto hired Aaron Linton to its production team working on the preschool series Justin Time. Previously, Aaron heads the Toons unit at C.O.R.E. Digital.

Man Made Music promoted Kim Paster to GM and SVP/Production and Allison Meiresonne to VP/New Business Development and Partnerships. Kim is in charge of all business and legal affairs in addition to heading all production, scheduling and delivery of all company projects. In her new role, Allison supervises the company’s new business development initiatives with musical artists and rights holders. Both Kim and Allison report to Joel Beckerman, Founder/President.

Robert Voltaggio was elevated to SVP/National Ad Sales Pricing and Planning with Discovery Communications. Robert oversees all ad sales proposals and inventory management encompassing Discovery’s 13 US networks. He reports to Joe Abruzzese, President/Advertising Sales, Discovery Communications.

Nancy Dubuc was named President/GM of Lifetime Networks, effective May 1. Nancy will further continue in her current role as President/GM of History brands. In this new role, she will have oversight for the Lifetime an, d History brands’ strategic planning, programming, consumer marketing, publicity and brand enhancement. Nancy will report to Abbe Raven, President/CEO, AETN.

Canoe Ventures elevated Dana Runnells to VP/Marketing and Communications. Dana will be in charge of developing and supervising the company’s integrated marketing initiatives on behalf of business strategies in addition to managing the company’s marketing and communications team.

Television distribution veteran, Janice Arouh will join Entertainment Studios as President/Domestic Distribution and Marketing, effective May 10.

iN DEMAND appointed John Vartanian to the newly-created position of Chief Technology Officer to oversee the company’s technology, broadcast operations, VOD and PPV product management. John will additionally manage new product launches. He reports to Robert G. Benya, President/CEO, iN DEMAND L.L.C.

BBC Worldwide Productions hired former AMC VP/Production, Series and Movies executive Vlad Wolynetz to become SVP/Scripted Production beginning in May. Additionally, BBC Worldwide Productions employed Hugh Fitzpatrick as VP/Scripted Programming who joined from William Morris Endeavor earlier this month. Vlad and Hugh will be part of the company’s scripted team under the supervision of Julie Gardner, SVP/Scripted and Executive Producer, to whom both will report. Vlad and Hugh are charged with increasing the studio’s scripted slate, working with top-drawer US writers and UK creative talent.

Tribune Media Services advanced a number of executives:

• Jay Fehnel to SVP/COO, Entertainment Products
• John Zelenka to SVP/Business Development and News and Features
• Rebecca Baldwin to VP/GM, Zap2it.com
• Ken Carter to VP/Managing Director, International Entertainment Information
• Dana Gage to VP/Marketing, Entertainment Products
• John Kelleher to VP/GM, Entertainment Information
• Kathy Tolstrup to VP/Sales and Marketing, Entertainment Information

ABC Family promoted Laura Kuhn to the newly-created position of SVP/Strategic Sales Insights to manage revenue planning, sales research and sales marketing teams. Additionally Mark Rejtig as SVP/National Sales Manager has expanded his duties where the direct marketing group now reports to him. Both promotions are effective immediately and both Laura and Mark report to Laura Nathanson, EVP/Advertising Sales.

Glenn Oakley was named EVP/Media Technology, Production and Operations with Discovery Communications. John Honeycutt, who most recently led the department took a new position as Head/International Business Operations for Discovery Networks International in London. Glenn is based at Discovery Communications’ headquarters in Silver Spring and reports to Peter Liguori, COO.

Zander Lurie steps into the role as SVP/Strategic Development with the CBS Corporation. This appointment will give Zander strategic planning oversight across the company in addition to being at the forefront of CBS’ future content efforts. Zander previously served as EVP/CFO of CBS Interactive since CBS acquired CNET Networks in June 2008. Zander will continue in this position until a successor is named in addition to remaining in charge of business development at CBS Interactive. He will report to Joseph Ianniello, EVP/CFO, CBS Corporation.

The Weather Channel Companies (TWCC) tapped Shirley Powell as EVP/Corporate Communications. She comes from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. where she served as SVP/Corporate Communications. In her new position at TWCC, Shirley will be the chief spokesperson and work to develop and execute internal and external public relations and communications strategies across multiple platforms. Based in Atlanta, Shirley will report to Michael J. Kelly, CEO and will additionally be a member of the company’s senior executive team.

BBC Worldwide named Greg Johnson as SVP/Factual, Sales and Distribution for BBC Worldwide, Americas. Greg, who formerly was VP/Sales for Disney-ABC International Television, Asia Pacific based in Hong Kong, will create and execute a strategy for the BBC Factual business with the goal to increase growth in the US market. Based in New York, Greg will report to Matt Forde, EVP/Sales and Co-Productions, BBC Worldwide, Americas.

Mark Huey was appointed VP/National Sales for the Los Angeles market by Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. (LBI Media), effective immediately. Mark joins the Spanish Media Rep Team at LBI Media where he will be involved with developing network and local sales initiatives for Estrella TV, the company’s Hispanic network. Mark will report to Mike Reid, EVP/National Sales.

Bright House Networks moved Karen Broach to the position as Regional VP/Operations for the Birmingham and Indianapolis Divisions. Previously, Karen was the Division President in Birmingham.

Carol Stiff advanced to VP/Programming and Acquisitions within the programming department at ESPN. Carol has been with ESPN since 1990 and her new duties will cover programming acquisitions and scheduling for various sports on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU.

Chad Youngblood takes on new responsibilities as SVP/Home Category Initiatives with Scripps Networks starting June 1. Chad will be involved on assignments for the company’s various platforms and brands including HGTV, DIY Network and their companion websites. Currently, Chad is the GM of Fine Living Network which will be re-branded as Cooking Channel on May 31.

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) tapped Harvey Seslowsky as EVP/Business Development where he will work to enlarge the corporate Partnership and Sponsorship category on behalf of the Academy, develop new revenue sources, head the advertising sales efforts for the various NATAS publications in addition to enhancing the overall brand. Previously, Harvey was President/COO of Media & Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

Ovation hired Ellen Schned in the role as SVP/Distribution to head the network’s distribution activities and strategy. Ellen will also be instrumental in the upcoming launch of the network’s HD channel and the expansion of the VOD and LVOD services. Based at Ovation’s headquarters in Santa Monica, Ellen will report to Charles Segars, CEO. Most recently, Ellen worked for CBS College Sports where she served as SVP/Affiliate Marketing and Distribution.

Effective immediately, Tribune Broadcasting put Marty Wilke, VP/GM of Chicago’s WGN-TV also in charge of CLTV, Chicago’s cable news station. Furthermore, Tribune named Steve Farber as VP/Operations for both WGN-TV and CLTV. Steve has been CLTV’s GM since 2006.

Ed Wilson, Chief Revenue and Sales Officer with Tribune Company since 2009 and also Tribune Broadcasting’s President since 2008 announced over the weekend he is leaving both positions effective immediately. With that said, Ed will remain with the company as a consultant.

Later — John
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