Cynopsis: Classified

Advantage

11/08/11

Good morning – it’s Tuesday, November 8, 2011, and this is your weekly issue of Cynopsis: Classified Advantage! 

An Open Letter to HR People Everywhere

I am a person looking for a job and when I interview with you, this is what I would like.

I would like for you to stand when I enter your office. When you don’t, I feel like cattle being pushed through the shoot. It’s very off putting.

I would like you to introduce yourself, call me by my surname and ask if it’s okay to call me by my first. I will always say yes, but you have shown me respect and put me at ease.

Please asked me to sit. My upbringing insists that I stand until invited to sit. Let’s avoid this awkward moment.

Smile. I like smiles, it let’s me know you are engaged and interested in my candidacy.

Treat me with respect. We both know that you have most of the power during the interview, demonstrate your character by not being a jerk.

Don’t ask me about my greatest weakness. It’s a stupid question that deserves a stupid response.

I’ve done my research on your company and industry, please do me the favor of reading my resume and cover letter prior to the interview. It is very uncomfortable to sit and watch you read.

I know you are seeing a lot of people today, but please treat me as an individual who is enthusiastic about working with you and your company. I am here for a reason, please respond in kind.

Ask me about me. Ask me about my experiences. Ask me about my future. Ask me questions that allows me to tell you why I am the right person for the job.

Explain the process, when can I expect to hear from you again, what is the company’s time frame and general procedure for filling this position.

Be honest with me. If you know before I leave the office that I am not getting the job, tell me. I am an adult, I can take it. I will ask for an explanation and I assume you will have a valid one. Please understand, the waiting, the not knowing is the worst part of this experience. If you tell me I’m not the right person, it will hurt, but it will also allow me to move on and not pin my hopes on this position.

Allow me to give you my best pitch by doing everything you can to put me at ease. This is a tremendously anxious moment for me, I may not be at my best. Please do everything you can to see the real me by making the interview as calming as possible. It’s good for both of us.

Ask me thought provoking questions. It’s important that you know I can make good decisions, and it allows me to demonstrate a solid process for solving problems within the work environment.

Ask me about the industry and your company. I have studied both, I want to show off.

Allow me to ask you questions. Be ready, because I am. I have them written down. No trick or dumb questions, just things I really want to know.

In summary, be prepared, be professional, be honest, interested and cordial. In this environment, you don’t have to be any of these things, but by doing so, you will form my impression of you and the company as a whole. In addition, I would really appreciate it.

Next Issue: The Return of McSnarky!

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] .

All is in a man’s hands and he lets it slip from cowardice, that’s an axiom. It would be interesting to know what it is men are most afraid of. Taking a new step, uttering a new word is what they fear most… But I am talking too much. It’s because I chatter that I do nothing. Or perhaps it is that I chatter because I do nothing.” Crime and Punishment, Dostoevsky.

I’ve met so many creative people who tell me about their wonderful ideas for projects or for career moves: they know they are good but they don’t execute them. What is it that keeps them from moving forward? What is it about that job that we are sure we would be brilliant at but don’t go after?

That film we don’t make, the book we don’t write, the business we don’t start? Is it, as Dostoevsky suggests, cowardice? We love to chatter of our ambitions and what we are about to start. What are we afraid of?

It often seems that we would prefer to carry on with our low level of dissatisfaction than take a flyer on something we know to be good. Perhaps we are afraid of it not turning out the way we imagined notice I don’t say “failing” – but I have written before about Edison and what he can teach us here.

I know, I know, you need to keep your job the job you don’t love so much. The rent has to be paid. But when you sitting in your rent-paid house or apartment are you sitting there being vaguely unhappy, or worse?

Do not fear. Work at not fearing. Probably you do not actually have to make a choice between the status quo and whatever adventure is next. This is black-and-white thinking.

If there is some job you are interested in or some project that is clearly worth doing do you really have to throw everything up to get on the track? Almost certainly not. Once you have a vision or a sense of what it is you are going after break down the little steps you have to take to get there.

What is that first easy step? Is it some research? Is it an email to someone who can help you? Is it setting an hour aside to do a lousy first draft of a business plan? Almost certainly there is some small step that you can take to get on the road, and still not jeopardize the current situation that you..er..value so highly.

I know you have the ideas and can see the greener grass. Creative people always do. Stop chattering about it. Address the fear and take a small step to outflank it. Get going on it and give yourself something to look forward to.

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.

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

I’m a reader and I’d love to see more about post-interview follow-up methods.  For example, I had an interview on Thursday and I sent my thank you note (email) later that day. When do I follow up, what method should I use, etc.?

While for you this was The Interview (Capital I), a ceremony entailing its own mystique and set rituals for the interviewer it is just another work meeting in which they hope to find the answer to a problem and cross something off their list. So here is a suggestion. At the interview it is likely that you will speak about a topic that you would want to expand on later in fact I encourage this: whether it’s an industry development, or something you have experienced or whatever.

There are so many channels for that follow-up; everyone has their own preferences and comfort zones. I myself check email obsessively but am not so good at checking voicemail. So why not ask your interviewer how they’d like to be communicated with, so that you can continue the conversation in a way that suits them?

If you don’t have anything to add other than to say thank you then once is enough, if not more than enough. How many work meetings have you been at where a participant wrote you a special note just to say thank you and if they did, I wonder what you would think about that?

I’ve heard that some people have had success sending in several resumes and cover letters (up to five) for the same jobs, with only slight modifications to each. Do you see any benefit to this, is this for the scanners?

If this has brought them success then the benefit is clear hard to argue. But I doubt that the recruiter brought them in because they sent 5 different approaches. So do they have a way of knowing which version worked for them? That would be interesting.

Though you don’t want to be caught out as being unclear (or worse, contradictory) as to who you actually are.

I do think that sometimes a repeated communication can be helpful. The first one may have been misplaced or hit on the wrong day or disappeared down the inbox. But I would propose a different cover letter so that it appears thoughtful and doesn’t look like volume spamming.

As for the scanner, it will see each entry as distinct, searching for the desired terms in each one.

If you have terms you want considered, it is probably more effective to include them all in one document rather than submitting them separately. Often the scanners are looking for a particular combination of keywords and if you have included them in separate entries, then they will not be found as the pairing sought.

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]

JOB OF THE WEEK …

OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST …

responsible for planning, organizing and executing all social media channels for the network’s programming
Community Manager
Current
NYC NY
http://current.com/jobs.htm

produce, shoot, edit and publish video to the website and social platforms
Multimedia Producer
Current
NYC NY
http://current.com/jobs.htm

provide objective and unbiased perspectives on the value of potential business development transactions
Business Analyst 81
BET Networks
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BET&cws=1&rid=81

enhance revenue through direct sales to national advertisers and advertising agencies
Digital Sales – Account Executive 93
BET Networks
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BET&cws=1&rid=93

act as internal expert for Ad Sales Team on campaign optimization and performance
Media & Digital Advertising Operations Manager 111
BET Networks
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BET&cws=1&rid=111

lead a team to create and manage compelling digital creative content
Vice President, Digital Content 92
BET Networks
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BET&cws=1&rid=92

secure musical, celebrity, film, TV, sports & political guests for interviews and performances on various Media programs and special shows and events
Senior Talent Executive 117
BET Networks
NYC NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BET&cws=1&rid=117

manage analytics relationships with clients
Senior Consultant, Customer Insights 9550
Razorfish
NYC NY
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/9550/job

provide general administrative support to four executives
Senior Executive Assistant
AppNexus
NYC NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

responsible for negotiating complex business relationships with important partners and clients
VP, Business Development
AppNexus
NYC NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

support and scale a technology stack that is facing ‘hockey stick’ growth in both complexity and volume
VP of Engineering
AppNexus
NYC NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

project manage new customer implementations
Implementation Consultant
AppNexus
NYC NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

work with industry-leading partners in the digital advertising space
Senior Program Manager
AppNexus
NYC NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

develop and evolve curriculum for Leadership @ AppNexus
Director, Learning and Development
AppNexus
NYC NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

responsible for directly managing the business objectives and overall relationships with our clients
Account Director
AppNexus
NYC NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

responsible for the technical sales and account management aspects of AppNexus’ cloud business
Cloud Sales Specialist
AppNexus
NYC NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

seek and build revenue by understanding the key drivers of advertising spend for each client
Account Director
AppNexus
NYC NY
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

support the business efforts of NBA, WNBA and D-League teams, with a specific emphasis on ticket sales and marketing functions
Director, Team Marketing & Business Operations 1642
NBA
NYC NY
http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_nba/external/search.do

effectively lead all Sales efforts on behalf of the Grio.com and our new English language Hispanic News Website
Director, Multicultural Digital Sales 3250BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

conduct strategic research on key industry issues and company-wide initiatives and imperatives
VP, Primary Research, Strategic Research 3321BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

lead the Research team that supports Sales & Marketing efforts across the Sports Group portfolio
VP, Sales Research NBC Sports Group 3273BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

work with all internal departments (Ad Ops, Marketing, Management, Site Team, Inventory, etc.) on the development and implementation of Ad campaigns
Sr. Account Manager 3018BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

responsible for achieving Universal Audience Platform revenue goals through agency and client-direct sales
Digital Account Executive, Universal Audience Platform 3013BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

manage agency & client relationships through day-to-day contact
Account Executive, CNBC 2583BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

create thoughtful and innovative audience analyses in order to best position and distinguish TV Land and CMT in the marketplace
Senior Analyst, Ad Sales Research for TV Land and CMT
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

partner with end users and stakeholders to design business need driven analytics solutions that leverage Omniture, Google Analytics, comScore, Nielsen, and other technologies
Analytics Solutions Director
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

oversee tvland.com and the digital editorial, marketing and promotional efforts surrounding the network’s shows and franchises
Sr Director, TV Land Digital
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

contribute to the overall development of the product vision and strategy, propose business cases for features, and achieve team buy-in on priorities based on analysis of customer needs
Director, Mobile and Emerging Platforms
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

liaising with business groups to assist in interpreting and implementing system enhancements including the various revenue streams such as Linear, Digital, Affiliate, CP & IPS & Ancillary.
Sr. Manager, Client Financial Services
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

conduct day-to-day management of the MTV2 Programming Department, including the supervision of program schedules and listings
Manager/Director, Programming MTV2
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

function as the Internal Project Manager, driving client-specific platform creation and idea development
Account Service Executive 4019BR
ESPN
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

responsible for maintaining and growing revenue for BBC across our suite of web and mobile properties
Digital Account Executive
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/employment.jsp

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.com
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/employment.jsp

responsible for high level sales and servicing of outdoor advertising inventory to new and existing clients in their respective markets and presentations as well as project implementation in the area of specialty media
Director of Business Development 9928BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

manage multiple mobile projects from creation through launch
Sr. Product Manager, Mobile News 9821BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

support the Director in primarily domestic licensing efforts with some exposure to foreign rights, as well as, work closely with other departments within the publishing group
Manager, Subsidiary Rights, Children’s 9978BR
Simon & Schuster
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

negotiate carriage agreements/renewals with mid-sized distributors
Director, National Accounts 113803
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

pitches and executes online campaigns for sponsors
Manager, Digital Partnerships 113748
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

manage all aspects of assigned distributors (five) including contract negotiations, sales, operations, marketing, digital media (i.e. VOD, broadband, Interactive, wireless), local ad sales and community marketing activities for A+E Networks
VP National Accounts 111648
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

develop, create, maintain the LMN total day schedule working closely with Lifetime scheduling group on complementary movies scheduling and with the Acquisitions group on premiere co-production opportunities
Director – Scheduling 113794
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

develop client ready deliverables and uncover the actionable insight that lies within the data
Senior Statistician
Organic
London England
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4695

manage enhancements and improvements to a number of complex customer facing instructional educational technologies for the US market
Project Manager Job 4491
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Dublin Ireland
http://careers.hmhco.com/job/Jacksonville-Sales-Consultant-Job-FL-32099/1514098/

develop, monitor and direct the implementation of the marketing and promotional plans for all products based on launch strategy
Director, Literature Product Marketing 4467
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Boston MA
http://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Director-2C-Literature-Product-Marketing-Job-MA-02108/1519732/

works with area, division, and corporate contacts within the Company to assure consistency of brand voice, messaging, and outreach efforts
Sr Manager Marketing Communications Sr. Mgr Marketing Comm
Comcast
North Reading MA
http://www.comcast-jobs.com/

provides programming strategies and analytical support to Programming management regarding the on-air placement of both current and future programming content in the Men’s & Women’s College Basketball categories
Associate Manager, Programming 6896BR
ESPN
Bristol CT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

supervises, directs and counsels staff in day-to-day operations
Senior Director of Accounting, International 6688BR
ESPN
Bristol CT
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

makes cold calls to develop new business prospects
Account Executive 9955BR
CBS Corporation
Hartford CT
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

provide and maintain an acceptable level of technical service and support to our HR system users
Manager, Business Systems 1647
NBA
Secaucus NJ
http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_nba/external/search.do

act as project manager for key international digital initiatives, including international website, broadband, smartphone and tablet products
Senior Digital Product Coordinator 1651
NBA
Secaucus NJ
http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_nba/external/search.do

responsible for managing more complex web development engagements including, but not limited to, package software implementations
Senior Project Manager 9995
Razorfish
Philadelphia PA
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/9995/job

design and perform campaign/line of business analysis, interpret results and develop recommendations for internal and external stakeholders
Senior Analyst
Organic
Washington DC
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=4978

sell multiple digital platforms, from the Live Well Network, ABC11.com to mobile apps
Account Executive Account Executive
Walt Disney Corporation
Durham NC
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

promotes market and sells Cox Communications business solutions for voice, data and video
Sales Engineer, Cox Business CO0146
Cox Careers
Macon GA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

integration, implementation and support of projects in Web & Customer Care Applications, ICOMS, Telephony, High Speed Internet, and Video Services
Senior Business Analyst 38649
Cox Careers
Atlanta GA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

drive market penetration and RGU growth via sales channel diversity strategy across assigned Cox markets and a contributor to lowering acquisition costs
Channel Sales Development Manager 36866
Cox Careers
Atlanta GA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

lead the CNN Digital Product Team in the development and day to day management of all CNN Digital products
Sr Dir, Product Development
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.turner.com/careers/

assists managers in the identification, prioritization, planning development, coordination, support, and execution of high impact (immediate and long-term) improvement plans for effective and
sustainable cost savings
Analyst 3, Forecasting & Analysis
Comcast
Chamblee GA
http://www.comcast-jobs.com/

develops front-to-end data driven strategies that align with Cox Media Sales and Marketing¿s objectives and programs to attract new customers, grow total advertising spend with existing customers and reduce overall churn though research, analysis and summary of market, sales, product and other data
Marketing Analyst Sr – Cox Media 38694
Cox Careers
Baton Rouge LA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

handling a variety of in-house operational and transactional legal matters for channel’s businesses, drafting and negotiating agreements related to production, programming, marketing, digital media, and advertising sales
Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs – MTV Tr3s
MTV Networks
Miami FL
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

accountable for effective, in-depth sales and service to current and potential customers to foster sales, satisfaction and confidence in Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishers’ products and to encourage their future use
Sales Consultant Job 4335
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Orlando FL
http://careers.hmhco.com/job/Jacksonville-Sales-Consultant-Job-FL-32099/1514098/

focus on the development, presentation and analysis of data to identify process inefficiencies, compliance to established processes and operational effectiveness within the Customer Experience Department
Customer Experience Business/Process Analyst 4627
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Orlando FL
http://careers.hmhco.com/job/Orlando-Customer-Experience-Business-2FProcess-Analyst-Job-FL-32801/1517743/

handle key accounts, as well as a proven track record in news business development
Sr. Account Executive 9998BR
CBS Corporation
Miami FL
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

assembles and provides effective packages and presentations for all prospective and current clients. Collaborates with and supports the Account Executives on all account needs
Digital Sales Planner FNG0000786
Fox Networks
Detroit MI
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

drive online advertising sales to meet and exceed all sales goals
Account Executive
Hulu
Chicago IL
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

develop and enhance working relationships with current customers and new clients/partners
Account Executive 9255BR
ESPN
Chicago IL
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

develop and execute Vibes’ marketing communications strategy and programs to secure and maintain position as the most recognizable and highly regarded mobile CRM provider in the industry
Director of Marketing Communications
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/mobile_marketing_company/careers

own marketing strategy and execution to secure and maintain position as the most recognizable and highly regarded mobile CRM provider in the industry
VP of Marketing
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/mobile_marketing_company/careers

planning and placement of various media buys spanning multiple channels and markets
Media Buyer
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/mobile_marketing_company/careers

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

define the strategy for our next generation products
Product Manager
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/mobile_marketing_company/careers

drive revenue through the development and execution of effective sales strategy, sales process and closing of new business contracts for mobile marketing solutions & platform sales
Group Sales Director, Mobile Solutions
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/mobile_marketing_company/careers

responsible for the creation, maintenance and communication of Portfolio Management Sales/Customer or Program Data related information
Information Specialist Portfolio Process
Management Job 4612
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Chicago IL
http://careers.hmhco.com/job/Chicago-Information-Specialist-E2-80-93-Portfolio-Process-Management-Job-IL-60290/1515843/

define architecture, responsible for reviewing code and ensuring the quality of code
Senior Technical Architect 10039
Razorfish
Chicago IL
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/10039/job

leadership position overseeing the editorial, production and promotion components of the newscast and related cut-ins
Executive Producer 3404BR
NBCUniversal
Fort Worth/Dallas TX
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

proactively engage in new business conversations with the largest online media and technology companies and qualify their ability to be a successful AppNexus client
Senior Sales Executive
AppNexus
Seattle WA
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

drives sales culture, motivates customer facing employees to sell and generates excitement around our products
Regional Creative Lead – Spotlight
Comcast
Seattle WA
http://www.comcast-jobs.com/

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

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

analyzing data trends around impressions, click-through-rates, and cost-per-acquisition related to our digital marketing efforts
Marketing Analytics Manager
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

own project schedules and drive deliverables to completion
Program Manager
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

responsible for managing and coordinating Hulu’s end-to-end Ad Operations processes with a singular goal of building a first class customer focused Operations team
Senior Ad Operations Leader
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

hold primary ownership at Hulu for using all means available to maximize audience and success for a group of original and exclusively licensed shows on Hulu.com and Hulu Plus
Show Lead – Original and Exclusive Programming
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

develop business initiatives that will expand our Regional Sports Networks to multi-revenue stream local businesses that generate significant incremental revenue within a 3-year horizon
Vice President, Strategy & Development
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

implement comprehensive publicity campaigns for all types of TV series including scripted, unscripted, animation, single-camera and/or multi-camera series
Sr. Publicist FNG0000691
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

manages the execution of research projects and assists with communicating findings to appropriate audiences and clients
Mgr, Digital Research, E! G4
Comcast
Los Angeles CA
http://www.comcast-jobs.com/

play a key role in new business development; joint ventures, acquisitions and divestitures; and the development of the corporate strategic plan and selected business unit strategies
Analyst, Corporate Strategy and Business Development 9636BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

consult with programming departments, both regional and local, on the development and implementation of programming plans to ensure they are in line with global priorities and goals
Director – Worldwide Program Strategy 1194BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

lead Development of features and initiatives that span all areas of the site and mobile
Specialist – Product Strategy 10261BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

primarily responsible to expand DMG’s efforts to market and drive revenue for artist projects on a worldwide level
VP, Global Digital Marketing 9157BR
Hollywood Records, Inc
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

oversee NBC.com’s internal design team and responsible for the creative design of NBC.com, its related TV show websites, and NBC’s digital entertainment products
Creative Director of Design NBC.com 3408BR
NBCUniversal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

responsible for managing relationships with all clubs on the NFL Club Site platform, providing troubleshooting, training, consultation, analysis and best practice recommendations
Account Manager/Web Producer
NFL
Culver City CA
https://www.nfl.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showSearchInterface

responsible for owning the execution and administration of Creative initiatives & client solutions for NFL DM
Creative Producer
NFL
Culver City CA
https://www.nfl.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showSearchInterface

lead the strategic planning, development and implementation of new media businesses and distribution opportunities for the National Football League
General Manager – Mobile
NFL
Culver City CA
https://www.nfl.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showSearchInterface

high level planning and management of the feature content the digital media team is producing for all its partners
Director of Digital Features
NFL
Culver City CA
https://www.nfl.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showSearchInterface

acquisition of new audience through marketing campaigns and partnerships, which is measured by year to year and month to month growth in unique users and page views to sites
Marketing Manager FNG0000770
Fox Networks
Playa Vista CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

evaluate wireframes, take notes during work sessions, and apply general business rules and specific directives from Executive Producer and Creative Director
Mobile/Advanced Platforms Line Producer FNG0000733
Fox Networks
Playa Vista CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

partner with global brand marketing teams and other TWDC marketing partners to create effective go-to-market plans for internally and externally focused efforts
Director, Consumer Marketing 468BR
DIMG
Glendale CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

develops, implements, and coordinates policies and procedures for the Human Resources department to establish and maintain an effective department through managing, advising, and motivating department employees
Director, HR
Comcast
Livermore CA
http://www.comcast-jobs.com/

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

create and refine dynamic custom sales promotions and sponsorships for major Fortune 200 advertisers
Ad Sales Marketing Manager
Current
San Francisco CA
http://current.com/jobs.htm

oversee execution of Web-based production and a variety of social media activities
Director, Online Production
Current
San Francisco CA
http://current.com/jobs.htm

manages web site/mobile application development, vendor management and resource management
Senior Product Manager, Digital Media
Current
San Francisco CA or NYC NY
http://current.com/jobs.htm

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, media planning
Associate Director, Social Media 9824
Razorfish
San Francisco CA
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/9824/job

develop and execute Creative focused recruiting plans
Lead Recruiter – Creative 9319
Razorfish
San Francisco CA
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/9319/job

assists with the creation of on-line visual designs
Designer
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5144

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

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

oversee all business relationships within the Zite organization
Director of Business Development – Zite
Turner Broadcasting
San Francisco CA
http://www.turner.com/careers/

JOB OPENING: PROJECT MGR, RSRCH/NYC: Provide support for NBA-TV & NCAA Ad Sales, Prgrmng & mktg rsrch needs; 3-5 yrs media rsrch w/a Nat’l cbl or brdcst ntwrk. Apply: http://www.turner.com/careers#/careers/job-search , req# 127680BR (11/12)

JOB OPENING: ASSOC DIGITAL MKTG MGR/Mattel/L.A.: Lead the devel/mgmt strategic/tactical dig mktg prgrms for Mattel’s girls brands.BA deg 3-5+yrs exp. dig mktg & dvlpmt/mgmt websites. Email resume: [email protected] (11/12)

JOB OPENING: FINANCE ADMIN ASSOCIATE/SUNDANCE/NYC: Manage payment, coding, reporting of expenses, reconciliation/accruals processes for depts. 2+yr budget/expense tracking exp, bachelors in business field. [email protected] (11/12)

JOB OPENING: MGR,, DIGITAL PRICING & INVENTORY/Weather.com/Atlanta: Resp for pricing & yield mgmt across web, mobile & digital platforms to drive revenue. REQMNT: Mgmt/Media/Analytical/Excel/SQL/PERL APPLY: [email protected] (11/12)

JOB OPENING: SR. MGR, RESEARCH/Music Choice-Sales/NYC:  Mktg& prog rsrch across multiple platforms. BA/BS, plus 6-8 yrs relevant sales/mktg/prog/VOD media research exp. Req’d.Res/cvr: http://musicchoicecareers.iapplicants.com (11/11)

JOB OPENING: ACCT EXEC/Intersport/NY:  America’s leading independent sports TV company seeks NY based VP, Sales for growing media sales division. BA and 5+ years broadcast/cable network sales exp.  Resume:  [email protected] (11/11)

JOB OPENING: GRAPHIC ARTIST/NYC:  Seeking P/T graphic artist to work with live tv Deko operator. Must have knwldg of Photoshop, after-effects & Illustrator. PC/Mac a must. Work from home potential. Apply: [email protected] (11/11)

JOB OPENING: FIELD PRODUCERS, POST PRODUCERS & AP¹s/ATLAS MEDIA CORP/NYC: for a reality/make-over series & a true crime series. Must have strong story/writing skills, prior related experience. Res to: [email protected]   (11/11)

JOB OPENING: DIGITAL AE/Chicago:  Sell A+E Network’s suite of dig advertising opportunities within assigned territory to agencies/clients https://www.abso.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=618&JobDetail=106995 (11/10)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, AD SALES RESEARCH/NYC: Proactive, detail-oriented, 3-5 years exp with cable or BC sales team, Nielsen, MRI, Mendelsohn, experience req’d.  [email protected] (11/10)

JOB OPENING: ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/New York:Associate Producer needed immediately for syndicated daytime talk show. Experience booking real ppl in conflict a MUST. Resume: [email protected] (11/10)

JOB OPENING: MGR, INTEGRATED PROMOTIONS/FX Networks/LA: Mng multi-platform consumer promotions to drive tune-in to the ntwrks’ original series & movie prgrmng.BA+ 5-7 yrs entertainment mktg or promotion exp. www.foxcareers.com (11/10)

JOB OPENING: BRAND MKTG MGR/USA Ntwrk/NYC: Manage ext agencies & int depts to develop campaigns to support brand id for all ntwrk prgming. 3+ yrs brand mktg and strong writing skills req’d. http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ #3265BR (11/10)

JOB OPENING: ENTERTAINMENT MGR/NY or LA: Oversee material deliveries for int’l entertainment distribution. Assist with program sales related needs. 2-3 yrs. Exp. More info or to apply www.americangreetings.jobs job# OTH79-12 (11/9)

JOB OPENING: PUBLICIST-FUSE/NY: PR for brand, prgrmng & campaigns. Daily PR activies- inc writing publicity materials & pitch projects. Support content distro, oversee press efforts, & execute PR initiatives. http://bit.ly/sJroku  (11/9)

JOB OPENING: DIR POST OPERATION/DC: Oversee post production and technical operational functions for Creative Services & other facility occupants. Apply: www.betcareers.com (11/9)

JOB OPENING: ACCT EXEC PARTNER MKTG/bottlerocket mktg group/NY: Pitch/neg. partnerships; dvlp/execute promotions; full campaign delivery. 6+ yrs part. mkt & strong proj mgmt exp req’d Res: [email protected] (11/9)

JOB OPENING: RSRCH CONSULTANT/ABC/Bur: Track/analyze performance prog across all platforms. Solid PC skills, orgnzd & detail oriented, media rsrch exp pref. Knwldg Nielsen sftwr & BA/BS pref’d. Resumes: [email protected] (11/9)

JOB OPENING: SR MGR – AD SLS MRKTG/Discovery/NY: Mng dvlpmnt & fulfillment of solutions/sponsorships/Value-Earned Mrktg opportunities for DCI ntwrks; 7+yrs integrated mrktg exp; exp in TV/Cable & ad sls mrktg plus; www.discovery.com #4659  (11/9)

JOB OPENING: SR DIR CLIENT DEVELOPMENT/E-POLL MARKET RESEARCH/LA: Dvlp new biz & expand/cross-sell existing relationships for rsrch products & full service custom rsrch srvcs. More info click here http://epollresearch.com/careers (11/8)

NBCUniversal has appointed Linda Yaccarino as President/Cable Entertainment and Digital Advertising Sales. Linda joins from Turner Entertainment Ad Sales & Marketing and Acquisitions where she served as EVP/COO. In her new role, she replaces Dave Cassaro. Linda will be in charge of all cable entertainment and digital ad sales for the company encompassing USA, Syfy, Bravo Media, E! Entertainment, Oxygen Media, Style, G4, Spout, Chiller, Cloo and their companion digital platforms. Linda will further head sales for NBC.com, AccessHollywood.com, NBCSports.com, NBCOlympics.com and GolfChannel.com as well as for the digital businesses DailyCandy, Swirl, Fandango, iVillage and Television Without Pity. She will report dually to Bonnie Hammer, Chairman, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment & Cable Studios and to Lauren Zalaznick, Chairman, NBCUniversal Entertainment & Digital Networks and Integrated Media. Congratulations Linda!

Virginia Anagnos advances to EVP with Goodman Media International. Virginia has been with the company since 2000 and has been a key player for the company’s expansion involving publishing and literary clients including American Library Association, Associated Press, Barnes & Noble, Children’s Book Council, Egmont USA, Penguin Group, and Scholastic Inc., among others.

Madison, CT-based Spot On Media Consultants, LLC added Nicole Parise-Flornes as Senior Radio Strategist to manage the company’s radio buying department. Nicole’s appointment is effective immediately and she reports to Elsa Kuhn, Media Director.

Univision Communications named Julie Pinkwater to the role of SVP/Client Development Group. Julie will work in tandem with the other two SVPs in the Client Development Group, Jack Randall and Bob Gruters to assist marketers and agencies with strategies to maximize sales potential with Hispanic consumers. Julie previously was VP/Publisher at Meredith’s Ladies Home Journal.

Charles Paige was hired by TelVue Corporation for its Sales and Marketing team. Charles is a TV broadcast veteran with 30 years of experience and most recently was Executive Director for two public access channels.

MGM tapped Steve Stark as President/Television Production to supervise all facets of television and content development as well as production for network, cable and digital platforms. Steve will spearhead the creation of new television properties and other projects originating from titles within the MGM library. Steve reports to Roma Khanna, President/Television Group and Digital. Prior to this appointment, Steve was President/Executive Producer at Steve Stark Productions.

Former Discovery Channel SVP/Programming,Kevin Bennett is moving to Investigation Discovery (ID), Military Channel and Planet Green in the capacity as SVP/Programming and Research. Kevin will head a newly-formed and centralized programming, scheduling and research unit that works with all three areas in addition to initiating development efforts for ID. Kevin will further work with brand managers Marc Etkind, SVP/Content Strategy for Planet Green and Ed Hersh, SVP/Content Strategy for Military Channel on long-range planning for the growth of their brands. Kevin’s announcement was made Henry Schleiff, President/GM of ID, Military Channel and Planet Green.

As of November 15,Pamela Levine begins a new position as EVP/Marketing at HBO where she will head advertising campaigns for all programming. Pamela will further lend her strategic marketing skills for HBO and Cinemax, digital platforms and retail marketing efforts on behalf of the company. Based in New York, Pamela will report to Eric Kessler, EVP/Marketing.

VH1taggedTom Huffman as VP/Original Programming. The former Shed Media executive will work as a network executive producer for VH1’s series Basketball Wives, the series he developed and originally pitched to VH1 in 2009 when he worked for Shed Media. Tom will also manage the upcoming series from Randy Jackson titled Celebrity Aptitude Test also from Shed Media. Before Shed Media, Tom was a development executive for Mark Burnett Productions.

Melissa Miller Ormond officially becomes President/MSG Entertainment as announced by Hank Ratner, President/CEO of The Madison Square Garden Company. Melissa, an entertainment industry veteran for 24 years has been serving as interim leader of MSG Entertainment since the beginning of 2011 and was the unit’s COO since 2008. In her new capacity, Melissa will provide oversight of the division encompassing its daily operation, strategic planning and new business development, new venue purchasing, financial planning among other duties.

Howard T. Owens was tapped to become President of the National Geographic Channels US to follow Steve Schiffman.  In addition, Courteney Monroe was named to the newly-created role as CMO for the US Channels; Michael Cascio was promoted to EVP/Programming for National Geographic Channel US; and Chris Albert was upped to SVP/Communications Worldwide and Talent Relations.  Howard Owens and Courteney Monroe will report to David Lyle, CEO, National Geographic Channels US and Global Programming while Michael Cascio will report to Howard Owens.

Starz tallies three new promotions at its company: Peter J. Demas to VP/Network Operations, reporting to Stephan Shelanski, EVP/Programming Acquisitions; Michael Gallegos to Executive Director/On Air Promotion; and Stephan Pfeifer to Senior Director/Business and Legal Affairs for Starz Entertainment.

Susan Favre was appointed VP/Development with paraMedia inc.  Susan will have responsibility for the company’s development and current programming working with Jim Paratore, President, to whom she also reports.

Effective today, Michael Brouder becomes Creative Services Director with Indianapolis-based WXIN/WTTV, owned by Tribune Broadcasting.  Before this new position, Michael was Marketing Director at Fox Sports Net South based in Atlanta.

Later — John
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