Cynopsis: Classified

 

Advantage

11/01/11

Good morning – it’s Tuesday, November 1, 2011, and this is your weekly issue of Cyn opsis: Classified Advantage! 

An Insider Speaks

I was talking politics with a friend who works in HR for a fairly big company, and he brought up an interesting observation.  He said it’s common knowledge that during the primary season, the candidates use their personalities to cozy up to the biggest group of constituents within the party.  The winner of the primary then becomes more professional in their statements, moving more to the middle, trying to gather votes from the undecideds.

This was interesting to him, because from his point of view, a candidate for a job should do just the opposite. 

He believes the best path to getting the job is to make sure your resume and cover letter are professional, easy to read, and well formatted; however, save most of your personality for the interview.

My friend’s job is to look through scores of resumes and cover letters everyday and to whittle them down to a specified number for each position.  He suggests that resumes with “personality,” such as scripted fonts, different colored paper or a photograph included, are the first to go.  These types of documents makes his job easy, because they are instantly discarded.

I asked him if he thought that it was fair, and he said no.  But he continued that if he read every resume and cover letter start to finish, he would never get his job done in the time frame provided.  So he narrows the field by looking for three things, professionalism, concise and easy to read, and finally, well formatted.  The resumes with these qualities, make the first cut.

I asked what someone had to do to make the second cut.  He said he should be able to find and read the applicants best selling points almost instantly, best done with bullet points and perhaps a bold font.  He reads these before anything else, and according to him, though it should not be on the top of the page, it should definitely be within the top third of the document.  He said these processes usually cut the pool down to 10% of the original number.

Once he gets there, he’ll scan the resume and read the cover letter.  I asked what he was looking for in the cover letter, he said enthusiasm and basic grammar.  That’s it.

My friend never makes the final decision, he will usually hand off about 5-7 resumes per job opening.  In discussions with his supervisors, he says one’s personality is incredibly important during the interview process.  The resumes at that level are generally fairly equal, so it comes down to how someone presents themselves during the interview.  However, my friend is quick to add, that only becomes true once someone gets an interview.  Until then, concentrate on being the professional applicant.

Nest Issue: Interviewee to Interviewer.

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] .

Which ride would you be?  You can tell a lot about a person by what they do in their leisure time.  You might ask how this helps you in your career pursuits but just hold on to your teacups and let me explain.  Exploring what motivates you personally may help you define what motivates you professionally. 

You might seek to balance your lifestyle in a way that supports you professionally.  Meaning you may be on the go at work and desire a more leisurely sport, or you may have a more sedentary job and therefore go thrill seeking during your playtime.

Whatever floats your boat you may derive a lot when you reflect on what drives you while at play.  So back to the Disney rides, I was at lunch with a colleague of mine and we began to discuss which rides we liked at Disneyland-not sure how we got on that topic but that’s not relevant.  She was sure I loved the “Magic Mountain” ride because I tend to live on the fast track in most things I do professionally. 

I told her I actually like “The Pirates of the Caribbean” and believe it or not, “It’s A Small World.” She couldn’t believe it!  I explained that it brought me back to my child-hood and a simpler, quieter time not that I wouldn’t mind an occasional spin on “Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride!” My colleague is very opposite from me in her work style. A true professional, she enjoys more analytic and contemplative pursuits so her favorite ride is “Magic Mountain.” 

My thought was that although I liked fast rides, I’m was uncomfortable not being able to what’s in front of my face- which actually says a lot about my personality and how I approach my professional life as well. 

I concluded that there are many parallels to what excites, stimulates and moves us while we are not thinking about work, deadlines, bills and looking for a job. If you were to approach your work as you would your choices in Disneyland rides you would be drawn to what truly makes you feel stable and comfortable and what makes you happy. 

We all like to take some level of risk in our lives no matter what we do.  Whether it’s choosing a water ride from a death-drop to a simple game of miniature golf, we all make choices on what will fill the need and what will motivate us at the same time. The same holds true when you are at work or are choosing one job offer from another. 

Maybe the next time you are out participating in leisure activities, whether it’s deciding on what ride to choose at Disneyland or, which movie you should see, think about what you are looking for at that moment and see whether you can draw any comparisons to how you make career choices when you are not thinking about paying the bills.

Keeping your career choices as simple and as close to your true personality will steer you on the right course professionally and personally.

Lisa Kaye, Founder & CEO, www.greenlightjobs.com a media and entertainment recruitment job board and career center has over 20 years human resources experience in the industry having worked for E! Networks, ABC/Disney, Lifetime, Pixar, Live Nation and most recently consulting with The Oprah Winfrey Network.

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

How much longer must we write cover letters? Almost every article I read states that they are rarely read. Why can’t just a well written resume do?

I agree the traditional cover letter is a thing of the past. As a recruiter, I rarely read cover letters that accompany a resume. Usually, there will be a brief introduction within the body of the email that will tell me enough along with the attached resume of course.

Sometimes, people will write a long email detailing their job and interests and neglect to include a resume. This approach is like sending a traditional cover letter without the resume-no one wants to read your note they just want to see the resume.

The great thing about technology now is that it allows recruiters to expedite the resume review process more efficiently by merely opening an attachment and forwarding or responding to the request almost instantly.

Gone are the days when you sat behind a typewriter and typed your “form” cover letter and sent it along with one of your many professionally photo-copied resume and following up two weeks later in the hopes someone opened and read our cover letter and resume.

The cover letter was intended as an introduction to the hiring manager or referral by stating who you were, why you were writing and what you were after. Today, an email introduction has in many cases replaced the traditional cover letter.

The good news, is you can keep the email short and sweet and do not have to incorporate your introduction to yet another word document titled, “Cover Letter.” Most cover letters when written tend to be redundant in nature, and try to narrate what a well-written resume can outline much better.

As I mentioned, I rarely read cover letters and most employers really just want to see the resume or portfolio if you are applying for a creative position. I really think it’s a personal preference to continue to include a cover letter with your resume and no longer considered the standard way you need to apply for jobs.

Next time you think about writing a cover letter ask yourself what are you stating or re-stating here that is not already covered in your resume? If there are some areas you feel compelled to include in a cover letter maybe it’s time to take another look at your resume and incorporate those things there where it is appropriate.

Use your brief email introduction to tell the person you are writing, who you are, what you are looking for and a way to get in contact with you based on your availability. Let your resume do the rest.

I have a tan suit, my only one, which is fine for the spring/summer, but when I interview in the winter, will it be seen as a strange selection? Do I need to save up and by a blue or black suit?

Well the pat answer would be you don’t need to worry about what you are wearing to an interview if you present yourself well. Unfortunately, people do judge others by what they wear to an interview regardless of how well you perform.

Your wardrobe choices are important depending on what type of job you are applying for and the overall company culture. It’s never a bad idea to check in with the person who is setting up the interview to inquire about the dress code.

Sometimes even jeans would be appropriate if you are applying to a technology, gaming, internet or other similar company where the dress is far more casual and showing up in a suit, tie or formal attire will definitely not win you points in the interview no matter how qualified you are on paper.

Knowing the environment you are interviewing in and what is expected is as important as making sure there are no typos on your resume. So depending on your budget and whether you can afford a new suit or not, having a dark suit, jacket or pants as part of your basic wardrobe is always a good option.

If you are going to only have one suit it should probably be blue or black and not tan. That said, you can certainly mix it up and where a dark shirt and pants (or skirt if you are a woman) with the tan jacket so you can be more appropriately dressed for the season. Luckily there are many fashion options to choose from that fit within most people’s budget where you will get your desired look for less.

The main point is whether to wear a suit at all to an interview and really know your audience and the corporate culture before you make the investment and buy a black suit only to find out that most of the people in the company wear jeans! Ask questions before the interview and select your wardrobe accordingly.

Lisa Kaye, Founder & CEO, www.greenlightjobs.com offers up weekly career advice and has extensive experience in hiring, recruiting and talent management in the entertainment industry.

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

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CBS Corporation
Studio City CA
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

provide daily support, guidance and expertise to NFL club contacts, including
Account Manager/Web Producer
NFL
Culver City CA
https://www.nfl.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showSearchInterface

manage the many existing and future features within the digital media group
Director of Digital Features
NFL
Culver City CA
https://www.nfl.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showSearchInterface

launch and oversee show from concept to execution
Executive Producer
Current
San Francisco CA
http://current.com/jobs.htm

responsible for contributing to the growth and development of Organic’s clients through exemplary writing and advertising concept development
Senior Copywriter
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5048

responsible for creating tactical solutions for Internet and multimedia project strategies
Senior Experience Architect
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5147

help create the product strategy for TV.com products and manage product managers to execute on the strategy
Director of Product Management   9910BR
CBS Corporation
San Francisco CA
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

conceptualize, produce, write and edit, commercial materials for sales clients
Sales Production Producer   3341BR
NBCUniversal
San Diego CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

develops front-to-end data driven strategies that align with Cox Media Sales and Marketing¿s objectives and programs to attract new customers
Cox Media Sr. Marketing Analyst   38386
Cox Careers
San Diego CA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

sell bundled telephony, data and video products to existing/new commercial business customers based on assigned revenue targets
Account Executive – Cox Business   37815
Cox Careers
San Diego CA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

JOB OPENING: PROGRAM SCHEDULER/EPIX/NY: Schd promos; upd prog logs ; sched’g on-going series, movies & specls into PTS; updt grids in sched syst for EPIX, EPIX 2 & EPIX 3;1-2yrs prog exp; Col Grad http://corp.epixhd.com/jobs/ EOE (11/5)

JOB OPENING: POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR/NYC: Competition-reality show seeks organized Post Production Supervisor. Large volume of footage. Will oversee loggers, supervise AE’s 12/19/117/27/12 Email : [email protected] (11/5)

JOB OPENING: SUPERVISING POST PRODUCER/NYC: Competition-reality show seeks experienced, creative Supv Post Producer Oversee post; give notes to Post Producers, APs and Editors 1/2/12-6/29/12 Email: [email protected] (11/5)

JOB OPENING: LICENSING SALES EXEC/LA: Growing kids entertainment company in LA needs experienced, creative sales exec for high profile brands. Proven sales record, self-motivated, passionate, driven for success [email protected] (11/5)

JOB OPENING: MEDIA ADMIN/L.A. TV PRODUCER-DISTRIB: Prep commercial integration, flowcharts, invoices & ad buyer requests. Office, Project, Contract & CEO admin. Media, Ad Agency, Nielsen exp pref. Res/Salary reqs: [email protected] (11/5)

JOB OPENING: Citybuzz BUS. DVLPMNT MGR/NYC: Online, in-flight, taxi TV ntwrk se, eks media savvy sales talent to drive sales of branded content & tradit’l spots on dig, out of home & brdcst platforms. Resume/cvr: [email protected] (11/5)

JOB OPENING: MGR PR/SUNDANCE/NY: Devlp/excute publicity campagns/events/netwrk premums/pres junkets resultng in media coverage of SUN brand. Creatve w/excllt comm skills/Media contcts. 5yr PR exp in TV indstry [email protected] (11/4)

JOB OPENING: ANALYST, PRIMARY RESEARCH USA/NYC: Plan, design, analyze consumer research (custom and syndicated). Passion for TV & strong writing and math skills. Apply: http://bit.ly/utbqHu (11/4)

JOB OPENING: HEAD OF STAFFING & EXEC REC/AMC NETWORKS/NY: Oversee strategic design & execution of staffing plans for all networks & corp. departments. Needs 10+ yrs in house & search firm experience: Apply: [email protected] (11/4)

JOB OPENING: DISTRIBUTION COUNSEL/A+E Networks/NY: Min 5 yrs cable-carriage distribution/affiliate deals. More info & Apply:  www.aetn.com/careers.html #103642 (11/4)

JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/CBS Television Distribution/Chicago: Sales Planner needed with3-5 years media experience. BA Deg.  Strong contacts. Position reports to SVP of sales. Contact [email protected]  (11/4)

JOB OPENING:   EXP’D PROD Daytime talk show/NYC: MUST have talk show/human interest booking exp. Resp for developing stories, Booking, writing, copy editing. Must have strong leadership skills. Apply to [email protected] (11/3)

JOB OPENING:  SR. WRITER/PRODUCER/NEW YORK: Writing/producing & conceptualizing onair promos that articulate History brands with creative flare https://secure.sterlingdirect.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=618&JobDetail=112876 (11/3)

JOB OPENING:  DIG MEDIA SALES PLN’R/NCC/ATLANTA: Grow territory/acct rev to meet & exceed rev goals. BS/BA deg or equiv training & exp req’d. 2-3 yrs advertising & digital sales related exp. Resume: [email protected] (11/3)

JOB OPENING:  VP, PRIMARY RESEARCH/NY:Conduct strategic research on key industry issues & company-wide initiatives & imperatives.10+yrs exp in media/market research. Apply at http://www.nbcunicareers.com/search_nbc/ job# 3321BR (11/3)

JOB OPENING:  BUSINESS ANALYST/iN DEMAND/NYC:  Identify, analyze & document bus req. Back-end testing.  Strong command of SQL.  Bachelors Computer Science & 5-10 years in cable.  Apply:  [email protected] (11/3)

JOB OPENING:  SR MANAGER, DIGITAL MKTG/ Nickelodeon/NYC:  5+yrs Exp:Oversee DIG. Mktg strategy, tactics, planning and execution. Prepare DIG Mktg Plans and Lead Prod. EOE/M/F/D/AAP.Apply www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (11/3)

JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/DR/GSN NY: 1+ yrs DR Advertising exp.; College Degree; Responsible for overall sales support, administering deals & developing sales reports. Send res & CL with sal his to [email protected] (11/2)

JOB OPENING: IP ATTORNEY, LEGAL, & BUS AFFAIRS/A+E Networks/NY:IP, Trademark, Copyright. Min 5-8yrs firm & in-house media law.More info &Apply: www.aetn.com/careers.html#112723 (11/2)

JOB OPENING:  DIR BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS/Discovery/MD: Responsible for handling business negotiations, drafting documents & content-related legal issues; 4+yrs entertainment industry legal exp; JD; www.discovery.com # 4375 (11/2)

JOB OPENING: WRITER/PRODUCER /Nickelodeon/NYC 3+yrs Exp. Conceiving/writing/creatively executing on-air promo assignments for Brand Creative Group.EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (11/2)

JOB OPENING: DIR. RESEARCH/nuvoTV/LA: Strong wking knowledge of Nielsen ratings, 5+ yrs TV media research exp. w/solid sales, mktg & pgrm bkgrd, familiar w/ American Latino mrkt ++, EOE/M/F/D/AAP http://www.mynuvotv.com/jobs (11/1)

JOB OPENING: EXEC PRODUCER-ONAIR PROMOTIONS/WEtv/NY: Ovrsee launch/episodic campaigns frm concpt-delivry. 8+yr exp advrtsing, promo/mkting/stratgic brand devlpmnt of cble/ent or new media proprties. Reel/Rez: [email protected] (11/1)

JOB OPENING: JUNIOR ENGINEER/iNDEMAND/NYC: Troubleshooting, maintenance & upgrading of hardware/software in post-prod facility. BA/BS Engineering & 1-2 yrs min yrs exp. Final Cut Pro certification. Apply: [email protected] (11/1)

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] .

FALL/WINTER INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  INTERNSHIP SOCIAL MEDIA: Sports mobile app company seeks social media intern. Must have experience in sports writing/social media management. Unpaid/Credit Only. Send resume to:  [email protected] (11/3)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: SALES INTERN/Woodbury,LI: Intern will gain experience with all facets of creating Optimum Homes & Autos channel & website. College credit. See full posting and apply to www.cablevision.jobs req 15503BR (11/1)

Former ABC Entertainment executive Kevin Plunkett was named to the newly-minted role as SVP/Scripted Programming at E! Entertainment Television.  Kevin will supervise all scripted content development at E! in addition to working closely with the creative community and developing new relationships within the entertainment industry for the network.  Kevin reports to Lisa Berger, President/Entertainment Programming. 

Starting November 1, Nina Laricheva takes on the new appointment of VP/Commercial Development for BBC Worldwide Channels in the EMEA region.  Nina will spearhead revenue growth and strategic development in this region on behalf of BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle, BBC Entertainment, CBeebies and BBC HD as well as for BBC World News.  Nina will be replacing Ian McDonough in this position who was promoted to GM in August 2010 and will also be his deputy.  She will report to Ian McDonough as well who serves as SVP/GM EMEA, BBC Worldwide Channels.

Technicolor tapped three staff members for its animated content development and production team:

• Robert Winthrop assumes the role as VP/Animation and Games for Technicolor Digital Productions where he will manage a studio of 500+ animation talent.  Robert was hired at the company in June 2011 and before that was a Producer and Head/Production for SD Entertainment.
• Alison Warner joins as VP/Intellectual Properties, Sales, Acquisitions and Co-Productions for Technicolor Digital Productions based in London.  Before Technicolor, Alison worked for Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. for more than five years as VP/European Sales.
• Siju Thomas was promoted to the role of Creative Director at Technicolor India. Siju has been with Technicolor India since 2009.

Detroit-based Doner elevated Bruce Haynes to SVP/Strategy and Activation up from VP/Associate Media Director as well as Andrew Tahy to VP/Associate Strategic Leader up from Associate Media Director.  Bruce will oversee the media planning and buying for the agency’s AutoTrader.com and KelleyBlueBook.com accounts in addition to developing and negotiating media strategies for those brands and other agency accounts.  Andrew will utilize his analytical insights to enhance the overall brand strategy encompassing local promotions, traditional media added value and sponsorship activation.  Andrew will also work in the areas of media and strategic brand planning, leading major projects and sponsorship efforts for the Arby’s and PulteGroup accounts.

David Wertheimer was named to the newly-created role as President/Digital with Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX).  David will oversee the network’s strategy, operations and efforts in digital entertainment and emerging media platforms.  David reports to Kevin Reilly, FOX President/Entertainment. 

Starting November 1, Soumya Sriraman is joining BBC Worldwide Americas as EVP/Home Entertainment and Licensing.  Soumya previously served as President/CEO for Palisades Tartan US and UK.  At BBC Worldwide Americas, Soumya will report to Ann Sarnoff, COO.

Travel Channel hired three executives for its programming unit: David W. Padrusch was added as VP/Production and Development; Bill Howard appointed to the newly-minted role as Director/Programming and Partnerships; and Doug Bailey takes on the role as Director/Production and Development.  All three will be based at the network’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD. 

Mary Ellen Bottone has been employed at Smithsonian Channel as VP/Ad Sales where she will be in charge of adding general market advertising clients to the network and forming new relationships with the advertising community.  Mary Ellen, who formerly worked for BET as SVP/Business Development, will report to Chris Shelkin, SVP/Finance, Operations and Business Development at Smithsonian Channel.

Premium entertainment service, EPIX has promoted one of its original employees, Ross Bernard to VP/Live Events and Specials.  Ross will spearhead all facets of implementing live music events and EPIX original specials and sports event programming.  Ross will report directly to Mark Greenberg, EPIX President/CEO and his based at its headquarters in New York City.

Tom Bettag joins NBC News to become a Segment Producer for the newsmagazine program, Rock Center with Brian Williams.   Tom has extensive experience and has been an executive producer at CBS News, ABC News and most recently was senior executive producer of CNN’s State of the Union with Candy Crowley and Reliable Sources.

Former VP/Production at Katalyst Films, Joel K. Savitt was named VP/Production and Operations at Oxygen Media.  Joel will manage all production activities for the network’s current programming and development encompassing budgeting, scheduling, post-production management, legal, travel and other logistics.  He will also be the primary contact between the production department and network marketing, communications, business and legal affairs, advertising sales, digital teams and other production areas.  Joel reports to Cori Abraham, SVP/Development based at Oxygen’s West Coast office.

Sean Mullen was hired by CreativeCOW.net (Creative Communities of the World) as Creative Director.  Sean has responsibility to redesign the publication’s creative concept by the end of the year in addition to working with Publisher Ronald Lindeboom to revamp Creative COW’s online user experience. 

Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG) added Mirian Arias as VP/Daytime Communications where she will work closely with Brian Frons, President/Daytime to oversee all communication efforts for DATG Daytime, SOAPnet and ABC Media Productions.  Mirian will further head all talent relation efforts for DATG.  She will report to Kevin Brockman, EVP/Global Communications, DATG.  Previously, Mirian was with NBCUniversal since 2009 and most recently was VP/Communications for iVillage.

Worldwide sports, fashion and media company, IMG tapped Aimee Leone as VP/IMG Clients working with both the Broadcasting and Speakers Divisions in New York City.  Aimee joins from NBC Sports & Olympics where she was Director/Operations and Special Assistant to the Chairman.

London-based Target Entertainment, a rights management company announced its founder Alison Rayson is departing the company and her position as CEO after 13 years citing her desire to pursue new ventures. The company was sold last year to Metrodome Group. In addition, Target Entertainment has named Emmanuelle Namiech as Managing Director starting next month.  Most recently, Emmanuelle was SVP/Global Content at Fremantle Media Enterprises. 

Former Washington Post executive Boisfeuillet (Bo) Jones Jr. was appointed President/CEO of MacNeil/Lehrer Productions, producer of the PBS NEWSHOUR.  Bo begins his new position at the beginning of 2012.  Bo has been with the Washington Post for 32 years as VP/Counsel, President/GM and then Publisher/CEO from 2000 to 2008.  Presently he serves as Vice Chairman of the Washington Post Company and Chairman of The Washington Post newspaper.

Alex Eastburg was hired by Spike TV as VP/Original Series where he will have oversight for the development of the network’s non-scripted series projects.  In his newly-minted position, Alex will be based at Spike TV’s California offices and will report to Tim Duffy, SVP/Original Series.

Effective immediately, Cheil Canada, part of Cheil North American Holdings added Matthew Cammaert as President.  In this role, Matthew replaces Robert Lewocz who served as Managing Director of Cheil Canada.  Matthew will manage the overall direction and growth of Cheil Canada and will report to Buz Sawyer, CEO, Cheil North America.

Brooklyn-based creative agency Big Spaceship announced several staffing changes:

• Mike Kenny was hired to the production team as a Producer joining from AKQA where he worked as a project manager at both the New York and San Francisco offices.
• Sabah Ahmed was upped to Senior Producer to manage projects for various clients.
• Nooka Jones also received a promotion to Associate Producer where he will be involved with client work and project management in addition to managing the agency’s PR and award submissions.

Later — John
 John Cox for Cynopsis: Classified Advantage
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11.01.11

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