A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Cynopsis: Classified Advantage

10.20.09

Good morning – it’s Tuesday, October 20, 2009, and this is your weekly issue of Cyn opsis: Classified Advantage!  This edition includes the top job listings in the Television, Media and Ad Agency markets, professional development advice from national experts, your Q & A’s with our experts, and a summary of executive moves among top companies.

Dear John, we want to scam you

Scams are nothing new. In tough economic times, scams become more abundant and creative. When things are tough, scam artists see it as an opportunity to take advantage of people’s desperation. The following are some of the scams currently being employed.

“Dear John, what an amazing resume you have posted on LinkedIn! With such talent and experience, I would assume that you have already received many job offers. However, if this is not the case, please contact me as soon as possible. I specialize in placing people within your industry in well paying jobs with distinguished companies. For a small upfront fee …”

There are many recruiters that do their job professionally and then there are recruiters who ask for money up front. The problem is, once they have your money, they have no incentive to find you a job. Even if they offer a guarantee of a refundable fee if you’re dissatisfied, you’ll probably never see that money again. If you are looking for a good executive search firm, ask for recommendations from colleagues and friends. Investigate the company, call BBB, Google search. Most reputable recruiters get paid by the company looking to fill a vacancy, and not the candidates.

“Congratulations, based on the resume you posted on the ABCD1234 job board, you seem like the ideal person for the position of Team Leader of our Marketing Unit. If you will fill out and return the enclosed form, we will have our HR Department begin processing the required paperwork. Then we can arrange for you to meet with Mr. Scamartist, our Vice President of Marketing, get you on our payroll, and enrolled in our outstanding “Top Notch” benefit package as soon as possible.”

This is just another way of getting personal information, but take note of the amount of detail giving this scam credibility. The form will ask for Social Security Number, bank name and account number for direct deposit, among other things that will allow these thieves to steal from you.

A close relation of the above is: “Dear John, we are sorry to inform you there was a problem in posting your account on our job board. Please click on this hyperlink and follow the instructions to correct this error.”

Con men will look for recently posted accounts on familiar job sites and send this email in hopes of attaining personal information.

Scams can be executed even after being interviewed

“Congratulations John! We want to hire you as Manager for our Marketing team. If you will please send your bank’s name and account number so we can direct deposit your paychecks, to [email protected], …”

If the email address from the company does not have a primary domain, such as [email protected], be very careful before sending anything. In fact, be wary of ever sending this type of information in an email. Due to the sensitivity of the information, most companies will take care of direct deposit information in person.

“Dear John, we want to congratulate you on your outstanding interview and are pleased to offer you a position within our company. Prior to meeting with you and making our offer official, please submit a check for $125.00 to cover our pre-hiring background check…”

There is a good chance you will never hear from this company again.

“Dear Giovanni, we would like to extend an offer of employment with our office in Rome, Italy. Could you possibly clear the time to meet with us here in our offices in Rome – at our expense of course – in the next three weeks? Please advise us of a convenient date, and please include a copy of your current passport …”

Again, another way of getting sensitive information.

ETC.

“Dear John, we know times are tough and we are trying to help. (WATCH OUT) Our new service will provide job listings in your industry from all over the country or just right here in your home state of Pennsylvania. For the nominal fee of $60 a month and you will receive weekly job listings not available anywhere else.”

The job listings you will receive are usually copied and pasted onto a list, and rarely limited to your industry. Other companies simply send you links to newspaper classifieds and job boards. And the jobs that aren’t available anywhere else, they are often the jobs that have already been filled and discontinued on most sites.

“Dear John, we are sorry to inform you that your credit card account has been fraudulently used by someone unauthorized by you and therefore frozen for your protection. Please call our Fraud Department at 1-800-555-5555 as soon as possible to correct this situation.”

When you call, they will ask you to verify your account by giving your social security number, bank account and/or pin number etc. Never, ever give out this information. If you receive a message of this sort, call your credit card company using a phone number you know is correct, not the number given. Nearly every time, your account is fine.

“Dear John, we are looking for a Foreign Agent to deposit our funds into an American bank. For this you will receive 5% of all monies deposited. Please send us your bank’s name, account and routing numbers so we can start the process as soon as possible.”

Really?

Most of these scams can be avoided if you simply refuse to give out any information to people unknown to you. Con Artists are smart and creative, and they will frequently change the story, but the goal is always the same; separate you from your money by obtaining sensitive information.

Next week: The Thank You Letter

Cyn opsis: Classified Advantage is a work in progress, designed with our readers in mind. We welcome your feedback and will try to incorporate any suggestions into our weekly coverage.  And if you have any specific questions or topics of particular interest you’d like our Experts to address, please let me know!  You can reach me – John Cox – directly at [email protected].

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].

 
Every personal finance expert out there proclaims the single most important thing you can do in these turbulent times is set up an emergency fund. And every one of us out in the real world knows that’s far easier said than done. It’s hard enough just trying to make ends meet and keep up with loan payments. If there’s anything left over there’s retirement and the college funds to think about. Knitting a safety net is one of those ideas that sound great in theory, but seem impossible in practice. Difficult it may be, but it’s not impossible. And strangely enough, some of the best tactics involve your work life, not your personal life.

First, if you routinely receive a large tax refund, consider increasing the number of dependents you claim on your W2 form in order to lower the amount withheld from your paycheck for taxes. The number needn’t match the number of dependents you actually claim on your tax return. There’s nothing illegal about a single individual with no children claiming, say, 10 dependents to minimize withholding and maximize the size of a paycheck. As long as those make believe dependents aren’t claimed on a 1040 and you meet your obligations, the government won’t care. While it’s important to consult your tax advisor, what’s really essential is that you set up a direct deposit that funnels the “found money” to a new bank account. Otherwise that extra money will end up being spent.

Second, gather all the information available from your employer on its rules about withdrawals and loans against 401(k) accounts. Most plans allow you to make hardship withdrawals from your 401(k), and many plans allow you to take out loans from the account. Hardship withdrawals are designed for certain situations. However few employers want to get involved with their employees’ personal lives and so rarely push for proof. The downside is considerable, however, since you’ll owe taxes on the withdrawal as well as a ten percent penalty. Some plans offer loan options, which let you pay back the money over time without penalty or tax consequence. This isn’t something to do lightly, however if there comes a time when you need the money, it can be a real lifesaver. Factor these monies into your safety net calculations.

Finally, if you have equity in your home, investigate a home equity line of credit. The secret is to apply for it while you’re still working and are a desirable customer for the lender, rather than waiting until you lose a job and become a lending risk. Tap into the equity line for a small amount every six months or so, and then pay it back, to keep the account active and make the lender happy.

No one wants to employ these maneuvers. But desperate times can call for desperate measures.

Stephen M. Pollan is one of America’s most trusted and admired career and financial advisors and is the author of more than a dozen books including the national bestsellers Die Broke and Second Acts. Information about his practice and writing can be found at stephenpollan.com. Mark Levine (gostryter.com) has been Pollan’s collaborator for more than 20 years.
 
Next week: Jobless in Today’s Society, What to do?

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

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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM CYNOPSIS MEDIA EVENTS

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I have followed all the advice both you and the professionals have written. I have several resumes that emphasize different parts of my career and skills, I have cover letters that augment the resumes, I network daily, I am on LinkedIn and spend at least two hours a day on it, expanding my network, asking questions, answering questions, I videotape myself in mock interviews, I am working hard at this and I am still unemployed. What advice can you offer someone who has done everything right, and still has no job? And please something more specific than, “keep on trying.” I’ve heard that one already from my friends.

Most tribes of hunter-gatherers were nomadic. That wasn’t because they enjoyed pulling up stakes and moving. It was because they knew that when the game and pickings grew slim in one place, they had to find another. Take that lesson to heart. It sounds like you need to find a new hunting ground. That could mean looking for jobs in different industries, looking for jobs in different cities or regions, or both. It could also mean you’ve got to reduce your expectations. Sure, it’s great if you can take down a deer. But if food is getting scarce a rabbit might have to suffice.

Should I ever attempt humor during an interview? My friends seem to think I am pretty funny, and since the jobs I am looking for are in Marketing, I would think that humor would be welcomed. I am not talking about doing stand up, but is it too risky to try some subtle humor during interviews?

Three job interviewers walk into a bar and sit down next to a funny guy who’s out of work. The unemployed guys tells them all a joke. The joke is a good one that’s neither dirty nor controversial. The first job interviewer has no sense of humor and doesn’t get the joke. He tells the funny guy he doesn’t get the job, and walks out. The second job interviewer has a pretty good sense of humor, but doesn’t think the joke is all that good. He tells the funny guy he doesn’t get the job, and walks out. The third job interviewer has a great sense of humor, thinks the joke is pretty good, but feels like the funny guy isn’t taking the situation, the job, or himself, seriously enough. He tells the funny guy he doesn’t get the job, and walks out. The funny guy finds himself sitting at the bar, alone and still unemployed.

Stephen M. Pollan ( stephenpollan.com) is one of America’s most trusted and admired career and financial advisors and Mark Levine ( gostryter.com ) has been Pollan’s collaborator for more than 20 years.

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

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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM COMCAST SPOTLIGHT

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JOB OF THE WEEK …

OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST …

supporting the sales team in planning, executing and monitoring the online advertising programs of CNET’s customer base
Account Coordinator   2580BR
CBS Interactive
NYC, NY
http://www.cbscorporation.com/careers/index.php

develop groundbreaking 360 marketing concepts and partnerships for Nickelodeon Kids & Family group
Director, Integrated Marketing & Partnerships
Nickelodeon
NYC, NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /

compile, analyze and report on product sales information which will help shape and support future games programs and decisions
Sales Analyst
MTV Networks
NYC, NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /

responsible in assisting the team to successfully execute consumer advertising tactics and marketing plans
Coordinator Program Marketing & Advertising    2621BR
Showtime Networks
NYC, NY
http://www.cbscorporation.com/careers/index.php

responsible for supporting the sales team in planning, executing and monitoring the online advertising programs of CNET’s customer base
Account Coordinator   2580BR
CBS Interactive
NYC, NY
http://www.cbscorporation.com/careers/index.php

focused on generating revenue from non-standard sales
Account Executive, Sales   114193BR
AOL
NYC, NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/index.html

planning and scheduling interstitial programming for the daily program logs for HBO Main Channel and HBO 2
HBO Senior On-Air Planner   115248BR
HBO
NYC, NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/index.html

manage a team responsible for the development, execution, and tracking of research supporting sales efforts targeting advertisers and agencies
Advertising Research Director, North America Business Marketing
Google
NYC, NY
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=145801

develop a strategy for executive communications to the Americas Sales Organization, including the frequency of and vehicles for executive communications and coordination of internal communications with sub-teams within the organization
Communications Manager, Internal – Sales
Google
NYC, NY
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=156585

partner with chief creative, product and business partners to come up with and execute bold new ideas from start to finish
Creative Director, Digital
Google
NYC, NY
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=156520

conceive and write copy for integrated projects that include large web initiatives, online advertising, digital marketing, print, viral and guerilla ideas
Creative Lead Copywriter, Creative Lab
Google
NYC, NY
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=143042

manage directly the Media and Platforms global (40+ countries) marketing strategy, team and budget, and serve as an active member of the Global Media and Platforms management team
Director of Marketing, Media and Platforms
Google
NYC, NY
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=154002

manage and drive the media-thinking and output of the Creative Lab, and Google
Media Lead, Creative Lab
Google
NYC, NY
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=156936

ownership of primary agency relationships from C-level to Group Account Director down to specific account teams including Media Planners and Buyers
Agency Lead
Google
NYC, NY
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=156779

support Global Agency Relations Team in developing commercial, business, and product strategies to address gaps in agency business development
Director, Agency Strategy
Google
NYC, NY
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=162788

set overall business strategy, revenue targets, and product adoption targets for agencies in your holding group
Head of Agency, North America
Google
NYC, NY
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=158968

create and execute vertical strategies to grow revenue, develop and acquire prospects, develop account plans to enhance partner relationships and increase business activities, and develop processes to run the business
Head of Partnerships
Google
NYC, NY
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=162255

manage high-performing resources (team responsibilities including ensuring services team readiness of new product or features and consulting on complex customer issues or escalations), working with other services team to drive success of new product rollout or feature releases
Manager, Product Advertising Management Consulting
Google
NYC or San Francisco CA
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=151636

support sales team the sales team in managing all proposal, presentation, and campaign management functions
Sales Coordinator, East Coast
Hulu
NYC, NY
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

leads and directs cross-disciplinary development and execution of short-term (project specific) and long-term (engagement specific) creative strategies
Creative Director
Organic Inc
NYC, NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=3782

successful delivery of large-scale client engagements and/or multiple smaller engagements for a single client
Director, Engagement Management
Organic Inc
NYC, NY
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=3680

2 positions – create measurement plans, recommend data collection methods spanning all touch points of the digital engagement, perform statistical analysis to glean quantitative insights, and report results back in an actionable manner
Director, Marketing Intelligence
Organic Inc
NYC, NY and Detroit MI
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=3679

leader in conceptualizing interactive marketing strategy
Director, Strategy
Organic Inc
Toronto Canada
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=3806

leading creative strategy and vision on client accounts
Executive Director, Creative Director
Organic Inc
Toronto Canada
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=3805

act as a key link between the Head of Creative Solutions (CS) and the producers in terms of day-to-day work, problem solving resource on projects
Production Manager/Controller   1102710
NBC Universal
London England
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

lead CNBC’s travel and tourism sales drive & long-term strategy initially across EMEA but potentially globally
Sales Manager   1092902
NBC Universal
London England
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

lead the strategic financial planning process for operating plan, growth playbook, Session II and estimates for respective departments
Financial Analyst, New Production   1102728
NBC Universal
Washington DC
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

responsible for developing, maintaining and servicing account in the sale of commercial time
Account Executive   2363BR
CBS Television Stations
Pittsburgh PA
http://www.cbscorporation.com/careers/index.php

responsible for the development of new business on CBS2 and CBS2chicago.com, as well as maximizing revenue on any existing accounts
Account Executive   2084BR
CBS Television Stations
Chicago IL
http://www.cbscorporation.com/careers/index.php

leads and directs cross-disciplinary development and execution of short-term (project specific) and long-term (engagement specific) creative strategies
Creative Director
Organic Inc
Detroit MI
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=3732

responsible for developing and executing marketing concepts to delivery
Group Director, Strategy
Organic Inc
Detroit MI
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=3735

day to day management of display and video ad campaigns
Campaign Manager
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

support sales team the sales team in managing all proposal, presentation, and campaign management functions
Sales Coordinator
Hulu
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

drive online advertising sales, meet and exceed all sales goals
Account Executive
Hulu
Los Angeles CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

development and execution of marketing programs that support brand’s business goals and revenue objectives
Consumer Marketing Manager   2495BR
CBS Interactive
Los Angeles CA
http://www.cbscorporation.com/careers/index.php

evaluating submissions and development projects
VP Drama Development   2630BR
CBS Studios
Studio City CA
http://www.cbscorporation.com/careers/index.php

negotiates and prepares contracts with respect to program packagers, talent, and rights
Director, Business Affairs   2250BR
CBS Television Network
Studio City CA
http://www.cbscorporation.com/careers/index.php

planning and analysis of WHV’s worldwide product mastering costs
Manager, International Budget & Forecasts   114777BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/index.html

providing advanced complex business systems analysis services for DC Comics’ business unit applications
Sr. Business Analyst   115104BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/index.html

2 positions – responsible for performing complex business systems analysis services for the Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Reporting applications
Senior Business Analyst   114778BR and 115015BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/index.html

drives sales for Warner Bros. Digital Media focusing on a specific list of target accounts and agencies
Account Director   115256BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/index.html

scope out new business opportunities for strategic mobile partnerships
Strategic Partner Development Manager, Google Mobile Advertising
Google
Mountain View, CA, San Francisco, CA, or New York, NY
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=161749

leading cross-functional and cross-organizational teams to manage and drive new business opportunities
Strategic Partner Manager, Google Mobile Advertising
Google
Mountain View, CA, San Francisco, CA, or New York, NY
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=161746

manage directly the Media and Platforms global (40+ countries) marketing strategy, team and budget, and serve as an active member of the Global Media and Platforms management team
Director of Marketing, Media and Platforms
Google
Mountain View, CA, San Francisco, CA, or New York, NY
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=154004

develop Google’s business brand as a pioneer within the U.S. Marketing industry
Head of Marketing, Americas
Google
Mountain View CA
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=154322

orchestrating the creative execution, production, implementation, and tracking for CBS Interactive’s creative department
Creative Services Director   2600BR
CBS Interactive
San Francisco CA
http://www.cbscorporation.com/careers/index.php

manage a team of high-performing sales and service representatives, utilizing a consultative sales approach to grow revenue
Television Advertising Sales Manager
Google
San Francisco CA
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=164184

drive online advertising sales, meet and exceed all sales goals
Account Executive
Hulu
San Francisco CA
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

successful delivery of large-scale client engagements and/or multiple smaller engagements for a single client
Account Director
Organic Inc
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=3878

leads and directs cross-disciplinary development and execution of short-term (project specific) and long-term (engagement specific) creative strategies
Creative Director
Organic Inc
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=3877

Cynopsis CLASSIFIEDS – For More classifieds, visit the Cynopsis.com classifieds page here – also check out our Facebook page where our classifieds are listed the night before the editions are published!

JOB OPENING: FIELD PRODUCTION MANAGER/NYC: Must have 5 years exp in field TV production management. Reality show experience required. Please send resume to [email protected] (10/24)

JOB OPENING: ON-LINE MKTG MGR/MSG VARSITY/LI: Develop & execute digital marketing consumer campaign. 4+yrs consumer mktg exp, pref online. Interest in HS sports a +. www.cablevision.jobs req 9019BR (10/24)

JOB OPENING: Spin Master is growing! If you are an AWESOME ART DIRECT or COPYWRITER w/ TV experience send your portfolio and resume to [email protected]. Full-time role located in Toronto Canada. Visit www.spinmaster.com (10/24)

JOB OPENING: SR PRODUCER/National Geographic Television/NYC: This is a regular, full-time staff position with benefits, limited to a 12-month contract. To apply: www.nationalgeographic.com click on job ID 3863. EEO (10/23)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR INTEGRATED MARKETING/Nickelodeon/NYC: 8+yrs Integ Mrktg/Sales exp @ a TV Network, Strng Packaged Goods exp, Strng Ideation/ exp, Stng Projct Mgmt skills EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply  www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (10/23)

JOB OPENING: VP DVLPMNT/TWO CATS PRODS/NY: Oversee reality/non-fiction dev for small prod-co moving from PBS docs to break into cable. Solid rolodex, ideas, exprnce selling to cable nets a must. Res/Cvr Ltr: [email protected] (10/23)

JOB OPENING: RSRCH ASST/WGBH/BOSTON: Resp. for assisting in variety of rsrch proj’s w/ a focus on Nat’l Corp Sponsorship. BA Deg & 1 to 2 yr of media rsrch background. Cvr ltr/resume: http://careers.wgbh.org Research Assistant (10/20)

Global independent production company Banijay Entertainment has acquired Nordisk Film TV, the television production arm of Nordisk Film owned by Egmont. The transaction also includes Nordisk’s international distribution unit, Nordisk Film TV World. Under the new parent company of Banijay, Jacob Houlind, CEO and Peter Hansen, CCO of Nordisk Film TV will continue in their respective roles and the company will continue to operate under the brand name of Nordisk Film TV.

Sherry Brennan advanced to SVP/Sales Strategy and Development with Fox Cable Networks (FCN) where she will spearhead distribution strategies on behalf of FCN’s roster of cable networks. Sherry’s duties include making distribution deals with alternative distribution providers and presenting strategies for interactive TV, mobile and online distribution efforts. She will also work with the company’s development team on new channel start-ups and acquisitions. In her new role, Sherry will continue to report to Mike Hopkins, President/Affiliate Sales and Marketing, FCN.

Josh Jacobs joins Glam Media, Inc. in the newly created position as SVP/Brand Advertising Products and Marketing. The former Yahoo! VP/GM of Marketing Technology will head Glam Media’s brand advertising products encompassing Glam’s owned and operated sites and applications, the Glam Publisher Networks, agencies and brand advertising partners. Josh will also manage international marketing and communications for Glam Media. He will report to Jack Rotolo, President/Glam Media North America and be part of the worldwide executive team headed by Samir Arora, Chairman/CEO.

Starz Media added Alecia Dixon to the new role as VP/Domestic TV Sales to oversee domestic TV growth. Alecia will work with feature titles under the banners of Overture Films and Anchor Bay Entertainment as well as original series from Starz Entertainment and new programming titles emerging from Starz Media.

Kathleen Kayse was appointed EVP/Advertising Sales for OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network beginning immediately. Most recently, Kathleen was Head/Digital Media Sales with Discovery Communications. At OWN, Kathleen will supervise advertising sales efforts in addition to digital sales activity including Oprah.com. Kathleen will report jointly to Christina Norman, CEO, OWN and Joe Abruzzese, President/Ad Sales, Discovery Communications.

Telepictures Productions named Richard Inouye as SVP/Finance and Administration to manage all facets of the company’s finance and administration operations encompassing production financing and accounting, real estate and human resources. Furthermore, Richard will supervise budgets, forecasts and operational financial reporting and identify new business opportunities for Telepictures.

Tennis Channel elevated William Simon to COO, in addition to his current role as CFO. In his new expanded role, William will head all facets of the network’s business and operations as well as continued oversight on all financial and back-office activities. He reports to Ken Solomon, Chairman/CEO.

Lori O’Connor was bumped to Advertising Sales Director with TV Guide Magazine where she will target national advertising sales on behalf of the magazine.

Tara Long joins E1 Entertainment as VP/U.S. Alternative Programming and is charged with increasing the company’s new US-based reality division. Located in Los Angeles, Tara will report directly to John Morayniss, CEO, E1 Television.

Fred McIntyre was appointed VP/Product for the newly established business division, CBS Interactive Music Group. Fred will seek out new customer segments, market opportunities and product extensions with the goal to spur audience growth. Based in San Francisco, Fred will report to David Goodman, President, CBS Interactive Music Group.

Navteq Media Solutions tagged Bob Dahill as Director/Television Strategy for the newly formed group Navteq Traffic Television. Bob will spearhead the group’s Television Advertising Strategy on behalf of national 10-second commercial advertisers. Bob reports to Brett Medellin.

Jason Mullenix advanced to Director/Sales with WGCL/Atlanta owned by Meredith Corporation. Jason joins the CBS affiliate in Atlanta from Meredith’s duopoly in Kansas City where he currently serves as Director/Sales and GSM. In his new role, Jason will manage all sales efforts for WGCL-TV, CBSatlanta.com and Better, Meredith’s daily 60m lifestyle show.

NBC Local Media appointed Greg Scholl as President/Local Media Platforms, effective November 2. Greg comes from the worldwide digital media services company The Orchard where he served as President/CEO. Greg will report directly to John Wallace, President, NBC Local Media. In addition, NBC Local Media upped Brian Buchwald to EVP/Local Integrated Media and Mark French to SVP/GM of Local Enterprise Solutions. Both positions are effective immediately.

3 Ball Productions, the production company behind NBC’s The Biggest Loser, added Brant Pinvidic as EVP/Development. The company furthermore elevated Dan Snook to VP/Development where he will report to Brant Pinvidic. Brant will report to JD Roth and Todd Nelson, Founders/CEOs.

Judy Kenny will become EVP/Sales with Twentieth Television starting immediately. Judy will be in charge of all sales activities for the company encompassing MyNetworkTV, Debmar and Carsey-Warner. Based in New York, Judy will report to Greg Meidel, President, Twentieth Television. Judy succeeds Bob Cesa in this position who is retiring from Twentieth Television in June 2010.

Pink Sneakers Productions hired Shari Solomon Cedar as VP/Development where she will manage the development of all new broadcast and media projects.

Screen Actors Guild (SAG) approved David P. White as National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator. David has been SAG’s Interim National Executive Director since January 2009. SAG’s board agreed on a two-year contract for David by a vote of nearly 71% to 29% during its national board meeting held in Los Angeles this weekend.

Later — John
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