Cynopsis: Classified

Advantage

11.29.11

Good morning it’s Tuesday, November 29th, 2011, and this is your weekly issue of Cynopsis: Classified Advantage!

The Death of a Document?

Rejoice one and all. The bane of our existence, at least for job seekers, is coming to an end.  Yes folks, I’m here to tell you that the cover letter is dead.  Or at least on life support.

This document that has perplexed so many and has been read by so few is finally disappearing from the job seeking process.

In its place is a note.  Sounds much less intimidating doesn’t it?  A note or even a short email with your resume attached, stating the job you’re applying for, why you are the one who should be hired, and highlight one or two of your major accomplishments as proof of your worth. End the note with a sincerely and all contact information.

To some, this might sound just like a cover letter, but it’s not.  It’s shorter, less formal and considerably less daunting.

What does remain is addressing your introductory note by name; not a Dear Sir or Madam.

Caution, not everybody is on board with this yet.  So call and ask if a traditional cover letter is requested or if an introductory note will suffice.

Not only is this easier on you, but most of the people reading these documents will love you for it.

Next Issue: To the People who read Cover Letters.

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] .

What you think really doesn’t matter when you’re pitching yourself for a job.  What matters is what the recipient of the pitch thinks: the hirer.  What you need to be doing is intuiting what they are looking for and what they are worrying about, so that when they meet you they feel better, they feel that their problems will be taken care of.

So what should they feel when they look at you? Think about it, she is just a person with a job to do and problems to solve, whether she’s in HR or the manager you’d be working for; though in each case their problems will be slightly different. 

Do this exercise before you write to them or go into the interview:  ask yourself “what do they hope they will see in me?  What problem or worry do they have that I can help them with?”

Put yourself in their shoes.  Forget for a moment about your qualifications and think about her needs.  Your predictions might include: I can trust her, I want someone who has worked on projects like mine, I want someone who understands the category, I want someone who will fit in with the team, I want someone who has proven results.  This kind of thing. 

So which of these are the likely triggers for your particular hirer?  Which can you support best?  Ask yourself these questions and then look at your resume and cover letter and decide whether they are framed to give the right impression.

To do this you need to have a good sense of what you have to offer.  You need to understand which of your experiences and skills are relevant to their needs  which ones are important. 

There is often a difference between important and interesting.  Focus on the “important”  and then color it with a little “interesting.”  But don’t put so much interesting in that your reader loses sight of the important parts  she is not going to give it that much time before she moves on.  And don’t make them work to discover the important parts. 

Put them up front  tell them what you bring them and then prove it in your chronology or the cases you cite.  Don’t make them search for it.  Why should they?  

Surely there is no job in the creative business where effective, powerful presentation of ideas is not important.   So show them with your own pitch for yourself that you have that mastered.

So what will they see when they see your resume  or meet you at interview?  Will they see a list of qualifications and clients and dates and advancements?  Or will they see the answer to their problem?  Which would you prefer they see?
 
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, journalism, 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.

What should I be looking for when asking people for references? And should I ask them to sit down with me beforehand to discuss the contents of the reference?

Look for people who will say good things about you.  Okay, you laugh, but this is not always done.  Just because they worked with you doesn’t mean they like what you do; so think carefully before you ask. 

Look for people with respectable titles and responsibilities; people you’ve worked for rather than your peers.

Know what you want your hirer to hear about you and look for those specifics in the references: general nice-guy stuff is usually not that helpful, you want them to emphasize your successes. 

Mostly the people who will give you the time for a sit-down are not the ones who will give the most valuable references. 

So if there are particular areas you feel that a referee could support you on  when you ask them, suggest that they might consider touching on those things. 

Is sending in a resume and cover letter really just a hit and miss situation, even when everything is done properly?

For sure there is always a degree of hit and miss.  Will it be opened?  Will it be opened by someone who matters?  Will it be read by someone who understands?  Will it be printed out and put on a pile and buried?  Will it be passed on and mislaid?  Will it be scanned for some peculiar combo of keywords that you couldn’t predict?  Had they actually already picked a winner  but had to advertise to convince themselves?  And so on.

So even with the perfect submission there is a lot that can happen that might not be good.  Hit or miss? I would say there is some of that. 

But you’ve got to be in it to win it  so don’t forget the personal introductions and using your network to spread the resume.   These distribution techniques are a critically important part of “doing it properly.”

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

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responsible for the creation and maintenance of a dynamic and healthy client relationship
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NYC NY
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build and manage a next-generation transactional system on top of our existing RESTful API services
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developing and executing an implementation plan that will make customers amazingly successful with our real time ad platform solutions
Implementation Consultant
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NYC  NY
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work with industry-leading partners in the digital advertising space
Senior Program Manager
AppNexus
NYC  NY
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support and scale a technology stack that is facing ‘hockey stick’ growth in both complexity and volume
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NYC NY
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project manage new customer implementations
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NYC NY
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consult with and train customers who are building on our core platform, helping them integrate in a scalable manner which maximizes their ability buy our inventory
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NYC NY
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partner with the recruiting team to increase overall talent as AppNexus continues to grow globally
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AppNexus
NYC NY
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become an expert on optimization algorithms and understand how they drive client business
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NYC NY
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become an expert in positioning and selling the AppNexus cloud platform versus competing products
Cloud Sales Specialist
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NYC NY
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serve as the primary Manager in the Labor Finance Department of the National Football League
Manager, Labor Finance
NFL
NYC NY
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ensure that critical account and bank reconciliations are performed monthly and that discrepancies are resolved on a timely basis
Senior Accountant
NFL
NYC NY
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responsible for ensuring all data transactions are verified for accuracy, for appropriate Master Data set up, and for accurate interface creation to third parties
HRIS Manager   3616BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

effectively translate a brand’s/client’s needs into actionable on-air and/or 360 marketing solutions
Director, CNBC On-Air Ad Sales Marketing   3623BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

effectively present the MSNBC and NBC News brands to clients and champion accounts internally across all NBCU properties
Account Executive, MSNBC   3621BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
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collect, process, validate, and disseminate digital product engagement and quality of service data
Analyst, Product Optimization, Global Digital Media
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

modernize the current platform and optimize for emerging platforms including phones, tablets, connected TVs, game consoles, and digital STBs
Director/ Senior Director of Product Management
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

translate user needs and business objectives into intuitive and compelling consumer products used by millions of users
Sr. Director, Product Development – MTV & VH1
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NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

advise management and employees in a variety of areas including talent needs, employee relations, coaching, training, compensation, performance management, and employee development
Manager, Human Resources
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

coordinate with the Digital Media Design team to maintain an optimal user experience across platforms
Art Director Digital Media   5888BR
Walt Disney Corporation
NYC NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

maintains open lines of communication with the executive producers, from both a creative and business perspective, and also the show talent
Daytime Programming Executive   3927BR
Walt Disney Corporation
NYC NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

drive revenue through the development and execution of effective sales strategy, sales process and closing of new business contracts for mobile marketing and platform sales solutions
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Eastern Region – NYC NY
Midwest Region – Chicago IL
Western Region – Los Angeles CA
http://www.vibes.com/mobile_marketing_company/careers

act as the single point of contact for the North American sales teams to maximize new opportunities and ensure deal execution from a product perspective
Product Manager
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/employment.jsp

create and implement BBC Worldwide America’s pro-active publicity strategy in line with the positioning and priorities for each business
VP Publicity
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/employment.jsp

works alongside corporate staff to support local stations as they deploy new products and services – both internal products and third party applications
Operations Manager   10184BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
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lead the marketing team to help drive digital marketing, strategy, incorporating online, broadband, wireless, ITV and e-commerce to drive subscriber acquisitions and program promotion
VP, Group Director, Digital Services   10177BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

responsibility for clearing titles and trademarks for both short-term use and major U.S. and international branding initiatives, and oversee the company’s global portfolio of trademark
Attorney, IP   112723
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
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responsible for the technical development and operations of the AETN websites, mobile applications, web-based video, and other related services
VP – Digital Media Technology   112900
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

negotiating and drafting of distribution agreements directly with distributors across all platforms
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Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
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serve as a business partner to our client groups and provide strategy and leadership
Human Resources Director/Recruiter
Conde Nast
NYC NY
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perform quantitative analysis of consumer demographic, behavioral, and transactional data in support of strategic initiatives
Manager, Database Marketing Analytics
Conde Nast
NYC NY
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responsible for working closely with product managers and engineers to gather and refine functional requirements, create functional specification documents, including wireframes, user stories and process flows, and will lead the quality assurance testing of projects for top-tier consumer Web sites
Technical Business Analyst
Conde Nast
NYC NY
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participate in the development and implementation of procedures and policies
HR Director- Ad Sales   118
BET Networks
NYC NY
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responsible for working with the project manager to create content that enhances the user experience with the show on digital platforms
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BET Networks
NYC NY
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act as internal expert for Ad Sales Team on campaign optimization and performance
Media & Digital Advertising Operations Manager   111
BET Networks
NYC NY
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secure musical, celebrity, film, TV, sports & political guests for interviews and performances on various Media programs and special shows and events
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BET Networks
NYC NY
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identify needs & opportunities for Market Intelligence research support
Insights Manager Job  4032
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provides expert research and assistance to leadership in the development and design of new projects
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Comcast
Philadelphia PA
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provides legal counsel in a particular subject area of expertise and/or to a specific business unit or units
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Comcast
Philadelphia PA
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manages department to ensure the development and implementation of core business, competitive, and new product Marketing plans and strategies to achieve all subscriber and revenue growth goals
VP, Marketing Intelligence
Comcast
Philadelphia PA
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manages the ongoing development, and level one and level two Certification, of all Comcast University Trainers
Sr. Director Commercial Sales
Comcast
Philadelphia PA
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work with editorial , design and production teams to conceive, plan and execute advanced multimedia content
Sr. Producer, Interactives
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
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manage the process and strategic development of all media planning (traditional/digital) from campaign development, implementation and post analysis for Turner Entertainment Networks campaigns
Supervisor Media
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
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responsible for leading Creative teams in the successful creation and production of design solutions for one to two assigned accounts
Art Director  10149
Razorfish
Atlanta GA
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/10149/job

responsible for leading Creative teams in the successful creation and production of design solutions for one to two assigned accounts
Senior Art Director  10145
Razorfish
Atlanta GA
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/10145/job

lead New Media licensing efforts for NBCU’s filmed entertainment and television product in Spain, Portugal & Latin America
Director/VP, International New Media  3630BR
NBCUniversal
Miami FL
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provide support and implementation service to the school district to assist them in making excellent data driven decisions using a proven technology platform and other Riverside product offerings
Decidated Account Manager/Trainer Job  4606
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Miami FL
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provide regular and consistent engagement with clients around all aspects of social programming including (and not limited to) social media channel management, content creation, digital public relations, promotions, partnerships, outreach initiatives, online events, etc
Associate Director, Social Media  10135
Razorfish
Chicago IL
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lead a team of Developers in the design and coding phases of a software development project while functioning as the escalation or focal point to resolve technical obstacles to project completion
Senior Developer  9878
Razorfish
Chicago IL
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owns senior client relationships (mid-size clients) or shares responsibility with VP, CP or CP (large-size clients) and works to contribute strategic value
Account Director Client Engagement  10150
Razorfish
Chicago IL
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serve as the key client contact and own short-term and long-term client service relationship and mobile marketing strategy for multiple accounts
Sr. Account Manager, Client Service
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/mobile_marketing_company/careers

create innovative, best in class design concepts and templates for mobile marketing campaigns
Interactive Designer
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/mobile_marketing_company/careers

collect feedback from clients, consumers, and Vibes’ Client Services team and translate user needs to product requirements
Business Analyst
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/mobile_marketing_company/careers

ensures the effective leadership of the sales management team to achieve the organization¿s financial objectives
Director of Sales, Cox Business  37111
Cox Careers
Omaha NE
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

active role in client presentations and overall strategic guidance through the life of a campaign
Director, Account Planning  10134
Razorfish
Austin TX
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/10134/job

lead a team of Developers in the design and coding phases of a software development project while functioning as the escalation or focal point to resolve technical obstacles to project completion
Senior Developer  9938
Razorfish
Austin TX
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/9938/job

sales of professional development services to the K-12 profession in a designated territory
Account Executive Job  4438
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Denver CO
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responsible for providing support and leadership to the Cox Business Account Coordinators and Sales Operations Representatives to ensure that business orders are entered, provisioned, audited, and scheduled on time
Team Leader, Cox Business Sales Operations  38529
Cox Careers
Phoenix AZ
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

lead and mentor teams delivering application, infrastructure and data hosting services
Director, Cloud Services  6144BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Seattle WA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

evaluates and manages new strategic business opportunities, initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, alliances and/or joint ventures
Mgr, Business Development, E!
Comcast
Los Angeles CA
http://www.comcast-jobs.com/

develop, manage, and oversee third party multi-million dollar media driven marketing
partnerships with brands across a variety of product categories in support of 20th Century
Fox’s theatrical releases
Director, Marketing Partnerships & Promotions  FFE0000667
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

manages on-going communication, reinforcement of network priorities, exchange of information, fulfillment of requests and analysis of performance
Manager, Affiliate Marketing  FNG0000818
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

project manage advertiser campaign research on Hulu, from study design and inception through completion
Advertising Research Manager
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

participate in various stages of content acquisition process
Business Development – Content
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

drive the user experience across multiple platforms  web, mobile, TV, and beyond
Design Director
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

be an ambassador of the Hulu culture to all of our team members
HR Specialist
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

analyze international territories to assess: market attractiveness; competitive landscape; consumer value proposition of Hulu offerings; general strategy and outlook for Hulu expansion
International business Development Manager
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and launch products
Senior Product Manager
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

create effective, award-winning creative for launch and marketing campaigns of NBC shows
Vice President, Special Projects  3627BR
NBCUniversal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

create or refine tools to track the delivery of actual facility monitoring visits against the targets
Analyst, International Labor Standards  5051BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

work with manager to write and publish strategic briefs for all ABC shows
Director – Marketing Strategy and Development  1522BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

directs development of global programming strategies to ensure original programming assets are put to their best and most efficient use on TWDC owned/equity networks and third party platforms worldwide
Director – Worldwide Program Strategy  1194BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

draft, negotiate, draft and oversee a wide variety of entertainment deals, including those involving the development and production of television pilots and series produced by ABC Studios for exhibition on major broadcast and cable networks
Executive Counsel  1513BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

responsible for managing a variety of programs in support of piracy management initiatives
Manager, Piracy Management  6102BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple or large scale technical projects
Senior Project Manager  419BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

manage projects for authentication-related initiatives, including creating project plans and driving day-to-day prioritization of multiple projects
Senior Manager, Digital Distribution  FNG0000826
Fox Networks
Playa Vista CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

leads the development of infrastructure strategy and architecture, service delivery standards, and procedures within the NFL Digital Media Group
Director of Infrastructure
NFL
Culver City CA
https://www.nfl.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showSearchInterface

manage all aspects of the NFL Digital Media Group’s SEM practice including keyword creation, targeting and optimization to achieve defined KPIs
Director of Search Marketing & Optimization
NFL
Culver City CA
https://www.nfl.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showSearchInterface

design and articulate a vision for mobile and digital business with a focus on market offerings that align with DIMG quality standards and Disney heritage
Director of Sales, Mobile and Digital  1041BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Glendale CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

develops prospects and sells marketing solutions to new Cox Media clients across a range of industries
Cox Media Business Development Consultant  37705
Cox Careers
Orange County CA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

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

responsible for all aspects of segment from initial pitch to air
Segment Producer / Booker
Current
San Francisco CA
http://current.com/jobs.htm

support our studio based productions, taking technical ownership of our servers, cameras, robotics, switchers, intercom, and other broadcast production gear
Senior Broadcast Engineer
Current
San Francisco CA
http://current.com/jobs.htm

assist with the creation of on-line visual designs including visual concepts, motion graphics, typography, video and immersive experiences, and logo and icon designs for the Internet and interactive platforms
Designer
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5144

provides the voice of the consumer and works with a team to translate that into a compelling marketing concept and then into an exceptional experience and solution
Executive Director, Strategy
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5154

manage small-to-medium projects from initiation through project completion
Project Manager
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5094

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

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JOB OPENING: MGR, STRATEGIC MKTG/USA/NBCU/NYC: Develop & execute 360 multiplatform mktg opps for USA Ntwk’s ad partners. Min 5 years exp at a TV network or ad agency w/ TV clients. Apply online at www.nbcunicareers.com (#3543BR) (12/3)

JOB OPENING: MGR, SALES RESEARCH/NBCU/NYC: Manage on-air sales research for Cloo & Chiller ntwrks, part of USA & Syfy research teams. Knwldg of Nielsen, Simmons, MRI, CMR, Excel/PP req. Apply online www.nbcunicareers.com (#2970BR) (12/3)

JOB OPENING: SSR/CHICAGO: Assist to max ad revenue handle all facets of sales process/decision maker except sales negotiations https://secure.sterlingdirect.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=618&JobDetail=115171 (12/3)

JOB OPENING: BRDCST DESIGNER/AMC/NYC: Top cable net seeks temp After Effects Designers/Animators for in-house projects. Exp w/ on-air promos, snipes and bugs is a must. Send CV, link to reel, & day rate to: [email protected] (12/3)

JOB OPENING: MGR CLIENT SOLUTIONS/NY/ABC: Support ad sales, assist in the dev of solutions & prod of materials, 5+ yrs media exp, Keynote, research tools exp apply: www.disneycareers.com Req #9922 (12/3)

JOB OPENING: SENIOR SOFTWARE PRODUCER/NYC: Major children’s publisher seeks producer to oversee day to day production of cross-platform software, including PC and mobile. 5+yrs prod exp. Resume: [email protected] (12/2)

JOB OPENING: SHOWRUNNER for HGTV series in MPLS (willing to work in MN for production). Reality TV sprvsng prdcr credits req’d.Start Dec, 7-8 wks for pilot w/brk bfr continuing the series. [email protected]  (12/2)

JOB OPENING: DIR PROGRAMMING & DIST STRATEGY/Marvel Animation/LA: Mng/strategize global prgrmng & distribution with internal & 3rd party partners. 5+ yrs prgrmng & distribution exp, highly organized. Resume to: [email protected] (12/1)

JOB OPENING: PRODUCER, ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS/Los Angeles: Must have talk or court show experience. Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] (12/1)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, CONSUMER INSIGHTS RESEARCH/MTV/NYC. 5-7 yrs TV research/pilot testing & pilot optimization at a network is a must; B.A req EOE/M/F/D/AAP apply www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (12/1)

JOB OPENING: COORD STANDARDS & PRACTICES/Nickelodeon/NYC: BA, 2yrs work exp; knwldg children’s media. Strong communic/written sk. Detail-oriented, good editorial judgement. Apply www.mtvneworkscareers.com EOE/M/F/D/AAP (12/1)

JOB OPENING: VP DIGITAL MKTG & MEDIA BUS DEV ONLINE MKTG SOCIAL MEDIA RELATIONSHIP MGMT/GSN/SANTA MONICA: SEND RES & CL [email protected] (11/30)

JOB OPENING: VP PRGM STRATEGY & ACQUISITIONS/GSN/SANTA MONICA: 8+YRS NETWORK EXP. DEVELOP, RESEARCH AND DESIGN PRGM & SCHED. SEND RES & CL TO [email protected] (11/30)

JOB OPENING: DIGITAL SALES INVENTORY ANALYST/ABCFAM/NY: inventory mgmt, analytics ABCFam digital properties, ensure campaign delivery, report inventory sellouts & selling estimates. Apply at www.disneycareers.com D#11573BR (11/30)

JOB OPENING: VP, COMMUNICATIONS/Nat Geo Channel/Nat Geo Wild: Washington, DC-Mng PR, communications, network efforts, & relationships for Nat Geo Channel & Nat Geo WILD. BA/BS & 8+ yrs ent exp. www.foxcareers.com FNG0000811 (11/30)

JOB OPENING: SR NEWS PRODUCER (WEEKENDS) /Westchester, NY: Excellent writing skills, supervisory and news producing experience. Res/cvr: [email protected] (11/30)

JOB OPENING: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (NEWS)/Westchester, NY: Supervise writing, plan story selection, graphics selection, editing, production and execution of daily newscasts and special programming. Res/cvr: [email protected] (11/30)

JOB OPENING: LINE PRODUCER (NEWS)/Westchester, NY: Line and stack daily news broadcasts. Must have news experience. Res/cvr: [email protected] (11/30)

JOB OPENING: JR BROADCAST IT/TECHNICIAN/Westchester, NY: Knowledge of Windows XP/NT/2000/2003 server & workstation and troubleshoot and problem solve at the component level. Res/cvr: [email protected] (11/30)

JOB OPENING: ASSIGNMENT EDITOR/Westchester, NY: Research and story development and crew logistics. Assist in development, planning and follow up of all news stories. Res/cvr: [email protected] (11/30)

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] .

WINTER INTERSHIP CREDITS ONLY: INTERNSHIPS for school credit only: http://www.rnntv.com/careers.php-please forward resume to: [email protected] (11/30)

Effective immediately, Ariel Roblin was named President/GM of KETV, the ABC affiliate in Omaha owned by Hearst Television Inc.  Ariel follows Sarah Smith in this position who was recently appointed President/GM of KMBC/KCWE, Hearst’s ABC and CW affiliates respectively in the Kansas City market.

AMC Networks Inc. hired Alicia Broughel as Senior Counsel/Compliance Officer for , AMC Networks and John Derderian as Senior Counsel for AMC/Sundance Channel Global.  Both appointments are effective immediately.  Alicia will be based in New York and report to Anne Kelly, SVP/Corporate and Securities.  John will also be based in New York and report to Cliff Bail, SVP/Corporate Legal, AMC Networks. 

Spanish Broadcasting System Inc. (SBS) promoted Felix Lopez to VP/SBS Miami Radio/TV-Consolidated Sales.  Felix, who has been with SBS since 1993, will supervise all advertising sales and operations activities for MegaTV, Romance 106.7FM, Clasica 92.3FM, El Zol 95.7FM, Cima 106.3FM as well as the website www.lamusica.com . Felix will also oversee the revenue for all company division in the Miami market.  Based in Miami, Felix will report to Donny Hudson, VP/Consolidated Sales, SBS.

The Los Angeles Times Media Group (LATMG) reorganized its revenue and advertising teams with several appointments:

• Andrea Nunn was hired as VP/Media and Business Development joining from HBO where she worked for the last ten years.  At LATMG, Andrea will provide oversight for the broadcasting and publishing categories in addition to the company’s co-op sales teams.
• Jennifer Collins joins in the newly-minted role as VP/Digital Revenue Products from Variety.com where she served as GM.  In her new position, Jennifer will work in tandem with the sales and digital product units to devise new revenue solutions, partnerships and other data-driven opportunities.  She will also manage The Times’ Special Sections Custom Publishing products and efforts.
• David Burns was promoted to VP/Promotional Revenue, Sports and Events and will now spearhead DMA-wide sponsorships and product integration revenue efforts that includes the wine, spirits and beer categories.
• Mike Kechichian advances to VP/Advertiser Marketing where he will now integrate emerging sales lead generation initiatives with the marketing program development team.  Mike will additionally manage LATMG’s media kit, portfolio packaging, customer segmentation and other associated revenue efforts.
• Jeff Dellinger will continue as Director/Entertainment Advertiser Marketing and will add the title of GM/Business Operations for Hero Complex to his duties.

Later — John
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