JOB OF THE WEEK

Cynopsis: Classified Advantage
09.10.13

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, September 10, 2013, and this is your weekly issue of Cynopsis: Classified Advantage!

Welcome to Leadership Lessons, the column that focuses on conversations with senior managers and leaders in the TV world, speaking candidly about their professional journeys and how that informs what they look for when hiring new employees. Today, meet Paul Cestari, General Manager, Veria Living.
 
What was your first leadership position?
It was with Showtime Networks. There, I really learned the value of management skills and building trust within a team. I learned (and not so easily, I might add) that just because you’re given a leadership role, that doesn’t really mean that you’re a leader. A true leader must work with resources available and get the very best possible performance given the circumstances.  Of course, a good leader must also find good talent, train them, and cultivate them to be good leaders. However, no matter where you are on that spectrum, you must always remain diligent in driving the business through human resources. And because the resources are indeed human, I’ve also learned that it’s important to have your ear trained to focus on real individual needs regarding your staff and their family’s health and wellness needs… a topic that comes up every day for me at Veria Living.
 
What was one of your first management challenges and how did you handle it?
One of my first challenges was when I had to address performance issues, especially being a new manager myself. Fortunately, I have always been able to keep in the forefront of my mind that every employee is an equal person and always deserves the utmost respect and compassion. That said, it’s also my responsibility, as an agent for the organization that I work for, to manage as efficiently as possible. With that in mind, I don’t have the luxury of not addressing a performance issue. I realized early on that it truly is more compassionate to deal with it immediately and directly. Some inexperienced managers shy away from this type of feedback, but I have found it best to engage early and often. I believe that, by doing this, it actually gives everyone the very best chance for success. I also believe that by far the majority of people truly want to do a good job. A little redirection in a timely manner actually allows your team to quickly develop and tackle the challenges at hand.
 
What do you know now about being a leader that you didn’t know early in your career?
I now know that, as a leader in today’s business world, you need to earn the respect of your team. Clearly, respect is not just given. A team that trusts its leader is capable of accomplishing amazing things. Consequently, each member is able to contribute freely and willing to make mistakes knowing that they’re working in an environment that’s collaborative.  On the other hand, earlier in my career, I just expected that my team would trust in me and listen to my direction. The problem with just making that assumption is that you never get to a real level of trust.  Accordingly, you might have compliance, but rarely will you have true commitment.
 
What do you look for in candidates during the interview process?
Obviously, trade skills are required depending on what the role is, but I think one of the most important elements are drive and initiative. As much as people can learn the skills of a particular job, drive really is an innate thing. As long as someone possesses drive, they can typically learn as they go — encountering and overcoming new circumstances and challenges along the way. People with those talents usually manage things well beyond just simply being directed… they are the ones who take ownership of problems and relish the process of finding and implementing creative solutions.

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JOB OPENING: MANAGER, AFFILIATE SALES/TVGN/NYC: Support VP in development of sales strategies & partnership mktg w cable affiliates. Support renewal efforts and contract negotiations and compliance. 5-7 yrs exp pref’d. HERE (9/14)

JOB OPENING: VP, CREATIVE DIR/LOGO/NYC: Work w/SVP mktg to create/maint a distinctive on-air identity for ntwk. BA Deg + 7 – 10 yrs of writing, producing & shooting exp. Full info/apply HERE (9/14)

JOB OPENING: VP/DIRECTOR SALES/Yangaroo/NYC: Exp’d professional w/outstanding relationships for fun, agile, & rapidly growing co. Must know the biz & media segments; s/w exp req’d. Resume to: [email protected] (9/14)

JOB OPENING: AD SALES RSCH, SR ANALYST/GSN/NY: 2+ yrs TV/Dig. rsch: ratings, primary & synd.:  Comscore, Nielsen data (Npower, FOCUS, MktBrks, Startrk/StarEst & Gabriel), Simmons, etc. presentation skills a +  Res/CL: HERE (9/13)

JOB OPENING: SALES ASST, AD SALES/Crown Media Family Networks/NY: Work with Acct Execs and Sales Planners to service/ maintain agencies and clients for Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel. BA deg req’d. Apply HERE (9/12)

JOB OPENING: SALES ASSOCIATE/WEATHER CHANNEL/NYC: support position to Acct Mgr. must be self-motivated, be driven and dedicated to work through projects from beginning to completion. Min 1-2 years Sales or Related Media Exp. Resume to: [email protected] (9/12)

JOB OPENING: AGENCY ACCT COORD/NYC: provides post-sales support to Acct Execs & Sales Planners & admin support, liaises as appropriate w/internal/external contacts & performs data entry duties.
Resume to: [email protected] (9/12)

JOB OPENING: MGR, INVENTORY/REELZ/NYC: Manage inv, approve plans, oversee stewardship, work with DR sales. Dealmaker/VCI exp a plus! APPLY: [email protected] (9/12)

JOB OPENING: COORD, DVLPMNT/LA: Provide creative support for Unscripted Dev. team. Strong writer/rsrcher, knwlg of current trends/prgrmng, detail-oriented, ability to multitask, team-player, at least 1-2 yr exp. Res/cvr: HERE (9/12)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, (FREELANCE) INTEGRATED/truTV/NYC: Development & execution of integrated advertiser marketing solutions across all platforms. 3-5 yrs, digital marketing exp. for broadcast/cable. Resume: [email protected] (9/12)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH DIRECTOR/Discovery/NY: Strong leader to guide team in analyses of advertiser mtkg strategy & spending to find revenue growth opps. Devel insightful client presentations. 6+ yrs media rsrch exp req’d. HERE (9/11) 

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, DIGITAL RESEARCH/NBC Universal/NYC: 4+ yrs exp in online/other new media rsrch. Knwldge of Adobe/Omniture & ComScore. Passion for pop culture & unscripted TV. (11538BR) Apply HERE (9/11) 

JOB OPENING: DISCOVERY CHANNEL MKTG/Discovery/MD: Talented On-Air Sup. Prdcr and Wrtr-Prdcr to conceive/write/produce/oversee trailblazing promo spots for Discovery. 4-6+ yrs TV promo prod exp req’d. (Req. 6814+8162)  APPLY HERE (9/11)  

JOB OPENING: SALES SUPPORT/CBS-TV Group Sales/NYC: Create sales proposals, plan and manage media plans, monitor/steward accts. Strong MS Office skills a must! APPLY at www.cbscorporation.com/careers Job ID # 16002BR (9/11)

JOB OPENING: AD SALES EXEC/Captivate Network/LA: Min 3 yrs media sales in SCA or NCA. Need current contacts, ability to get client/agency meetings and drive revenue. Apply: HERE (9/11)

JOB OPENING: BROADCAST EXEC: Brdcst group dvlpng interactive shows seeks exec well-versed in social TV ecosystem w/5+ yrs of digital exp. Applicants should be exp’d building/mktg multi-screen experiences. Resume: [email protected] (9/10)

JOB OPENING: LOG EDITOR/REVOLT TV/LA: BA req’d. 2 yrs exp in TV ops & traffic pref’d. Mng on-air program log, playlist delivery & reconciliation. Exp with Wide Orbit a + Send resumes to: [email protected] (9/10)

JOB OPENING: ASSC. DIRECTOR OF ON-AIR PROMOTIONS/Atlanta, GA: Manage on-air promotions, drop-ins, live studio reads, handle promotion schedules. Req’d: Min 7 yrs exp, Wide Orbit/AVID Media Composer exp. Apply: http://goo.gl/ald535 (9/10)

JOB OPENING: VP OF NON FICTION PROG/LIFETIME/LA: More info/apply. https://secure.sterlingdirect.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=618&JobDetail=170977 (9/10)

JOB OPENING: NON-LINEAR VIDEO EDITOR/Sportsman Channel/WI or NY: Seeking highly creative Final Cut/Premiere editor. 3+ yrs exp in brdcst/cbl or agency editorial exp. Apply: www.thesportsmanchannel.com (9/10)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, (FREELANCE) INTEGRATED/truTV/NYC: Development & execution of integrated advertiser marketing solutions across all platforms. 3-5 yrs, solid linear & digital ad sales exp. Resume: [email protected] (9/10)

JOB OPENING: SR WRITER/PROD-ON-AIR PROMOS/YES Network/Stamford CT: 5 yrs exp. Highly-motivated sports enthusiast to dvlp concepts; prod spots/topicals; promotion; sales & mktg materials; oversee all pre/post prod. Res: HERE (9/10)

JOB OPENING: VP RETAIL SALES/NICKELODEON/Bentonville AR: Resp for overall bus. at Walmart & Sam’s to maximize revs. Work w/key licens’g partners. 10+ yrs exp retail sales, retail promos mktg or classic mktg. Details/apply: HERE (9/10) 

JOB OPENING: DIG. INTERACTIVE MGR/WZTV/Nashville: ensure that all digital objectives, incl’g Internet & Mobile, maintain or exceed co. rev growth goals. 3+ yrs media sales exp, w/dig. media strongly pref’d. Full info/apply: HERE (9/10) 

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, SOCIAL MEDIA/LA: Oversee FX Networks social media presence & manage social media team on multiple services. Oversee development of content and applications. 6+ yrs media exp. Apply: http://goo.gl/JT5ppz (9/6)

JOB OPENING: SR RSRCH ANALYST/ESPN/NYC: Will report, track & provide analysis of nat’l & local TV ratings data for the ESPN networks and ESPN on ABC, as well as competitors. Min 1 year exp. Full info/apply: HERE (9/6)
 
JOB OPENING: VP, REMOTE OPS &ENGINEERING/CBS SPORTS/NY: Manage operations and engineering for remote events. 10+ yrs remote broadcast engineering exp. Apply
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JOB OPENING: DIR, DEVEL/Discovery/MD or NY: Powerhouse devel mind to create/conceptualize high caliber Discovery Channel series/specials/stunts. Hip to trends in male genre nonfic space. Proven track record @prod comp req’d. HERE (9/6) 

JOB OPENING: SALES RESEARCH MANAGER/NYC: Manage sales research for USA. Expertise in Explorer, TVToolbox, Simmons/MRI, Excel, ppt. 4+ years research exp. Apply online HERE (9/6)

JOB OPENING: MGR MEDIA OPTIMIZATION (SR ANALYST +)/Weather Channel/NYC: Work w/advrtsng sales & pricing/plan’g leadership to dvlp new commercial optmztion methods leveraging new tech/data insights. 5 yrs media exp sales plan’g & media math. Resume: HERE (9/6)

JOB OPENING: MGR, CONSUMER MKTG/Nickelodeon/NYC: Support Dir in dvlpmnt of mktg launch plans from initial series positioning through prod. Agency acct exp pref’d. 5 yrs of relevant media exp. Full info/apply HERE (9/6)

JOB OPENING: PACKAGE/SEGMENT PRODUCER/Atlanta: Create, develop story ideas from conception to air including writing, coordination of assets, booking guests & overseeing all aspects of production. Resumes to [email protected] (9/6)

JOB OPENING: PRODUCER/ATL: Experienced field producer needed for multiple series shooting in the SE. 5+ years non-fiction TV experience a must. Resume to: [email protected] (9/4)

JOB OPENING: SR DIR RSCH NBC NEWS PROGRAMMING/NBCU/NYC: Min 7 yrs media research and experience w/Nielsen programs required Job#11581BR URL or Email. Apply HERE (9/4)

JOB OPENING: SR LICENSING ASSOCIATE/Mattel/El Segundo CA: Mng licensing reports, agreements & unsolicited submissions. BA/BS w/2+ yrs licensing or legal exp. Strong Excel/Powerpoint. Apply at www.mattel.com (9/4)

JOB OPENING: LONGFORM DEV COORDINATOR/NY-Weather Channel: Assist w/dev and program’g tasks; includ admin supp’t. Strong writing, computer, organiz’l skills. Knwldg pop culture, TV trends. 1-2 yrs exp studio/TV pref’d. Resume: [email protected] (8/31)

JOB OPENING: INTEGRATIONS PRODUCER/LA: Mid Oct – Feb. Responsibilities incl: developing and securing trade-outs with local and regional retailers for home renovation TV series Credits a must. Resume: [email protected] (8/31)

JOB OPENING: DIR BIZ DEV: Captivate Network LA or SF. Min 3 yrs media sales in SCA or NCA. Need current contacts, ability to get client/agency meetings and drive revenue. Apply: HERE (8/31)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, (FREELANCE) INTEGRATED/truTV/NYC: Development & execution of integrated advertiser marketing solutions across all platforms. 3-5 yrs, solid linear & digital ad sales exp. Resume: [email protected] (8/31)

JOB OPENING: SR WRITER/PROD- ON-AIR PROMOS/YES Network/Stamford  CT: 5 yrs exp. Highly-motivated sports enthusiast to dvlp  concepts; prod spots/topicals; promotion; sales & mktg materials; oversee all pre/post prod. Res: HERE  (8/31)

JOB OPENING: VP RETAIL SALES/NICKELODEON/Bentonville AR: Resp for overall bus. at Walmart & Sam’s to maximize revs. Work w/key licens’g partners.  10+ yrs exp retail sales, retail promos mktg or classic mktg.  Details/apply: HERE (8/31) 

JOB OPENING: DIG. INTERACTIVE MGR/WZTV/Nashville: ensure that all digital objectives, incl’g Internet & Mobile, maintain or exceed co. rev  growth goals. 3+ yrs media sales exp, w/dig. media strongly pref’d. Full info/apply:  HERE (8/31) www.sbgi.net

JOB OPENING: NON-LINEAR VIDEO EDITOR/Sportsman Channel/WI or NY: Seeking highly creative Final Cut/Premiere editor.  3+ yrs exp in brdcst/cbl or agency editorial exp. Apply: www.thesportsmanchannel.com (8/31)

JOB OPENING: VP FINANCE/NYC: Mng all financial & accnting for busy fast growing TV production cmpny. 7-10 yrs accnting exp in media/film. Strong kwldg of Quickbks + analytics essential. Resume: [email protected] (8/30)

JOB OPENING: RIGHTS & CLEARANCES SPRVSR/NY: Knwldg of clearances, S&P, copyright laws, network deliverables Track, compile, mgmt of workflows, flag issues, comm w/legal dept. 3-5 yrs exp. Start asap. Resume to: [email protected] (8/30)

JOB OPENING: MGR, ON-AIR PLANNING/SYFY/NYC: 2+ yrs On-Air Planning or Proj. Mgr exp. Coord promo delivery & schuling, execute sales initiatives, help new sys transition. 4mth asgmt. Send Resume: [email protected] (8/24)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/FX NETWORKS/LA: Analyze ratings trajectory of FX Networks and key competitors. Service all FX Networks & partner on custom requests and ad hoc needs. 2 yrs media exp. Apply here: http://bit.ly/143jbMF (8/24)

JOB OPENING: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR/NY: Mng dev initiatives. Identify, cultivate & evaluate dev activities. BA deg & 5 yrs of exp at ntwrk/prod co. Knwldg audience & industry trends. Resume: www.Nationalgeographic.com/jobs (job 5720) (8/24)

JOB OPENING: DIGITAL SALES EXECUTIVE/NYC: 3-5 yrs exp, health & wellness media network interest send res & $ to: [email protected] (8/24)

JOB OPENING: SR SALES PLANNING ANYST/NYC: 1-3 yrs exp. Contract mainten, inventory mng, traffic coord, stewardship eval, ratings impact & system upkeep. Agency/Netwrk exp + . Apply: HERE (8/23)

JOB OPENING: SR RSRCH ANLYST/MGM TV/LA: Use quant & qual rsrch tools to track & anlyze compet TV lndscpe. Create nat’l, local and cable present. Rsrch sftwre + 1 yr exp w/ nat’l & local NR anlysis. Apply: [email protected] (8/22)

JOB OPENING: SR ANALYST AD SALES RSCH/NBCU/NYC: 1-3 yrs media rsrch exp, support Sports & Olympics sales rsrch, proficient w/rsrch software, able to visually communicate & provide mktplce insight URL or Email: HERE (8/22)

JOB OPENING: DR SALES PLANNER/Travel/GAC/NYC: Mng, assist sale of long & short form invntry. 2 yrs sales exp, we are looking for career focused pro w passion to develop career in Ad Sales. www.scrippsnetworks.com #3843 (8/22)

JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/Fox Sports/San Diego, CA: Responsible for ad sales, develop mktg programs/presentations, reporting, maintain accounts. Req’d 4 yrs exp @ media comp. Apply: http://goo.gl/791ig3 (8/22)

JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/Screenvision/NYC: Sales acct management support, sales reporting, campaign tracking, Need BS+3yrs media exp, strong excel. Apply at www.screenvision.com (8/22)

JOB OPENING: DIR BUSW DEV DIGITAL/NY, NY: for Zee TV must have OTT experience for Pay TV/Cable/On Demand Send resume and $$ [email protected] (8/21)

JOB OPENING: LOCAL AD SALES MANAGER/NY, NY: for Zee TV must have Cable, Local, Spot Buys, 5-10 yrs exp prefer NY DMA Send resume and $$ [email protected] (8/21)

JOB OPENING: DIR, BUS INTELLIGENCE & SALES ANALYSIS (20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT)/LA: Create/analyze/deliver standardized & ad-hoc performance reports using industry-wide point-of-sale (POS) data from our data warehouse. Apply: HERE (8/21) 

JOB OPENING: TV SYND SALES ASST/NYC: Review/enter sales contracts into an order processing sys to main accurate sales data, assist w/billing revisions & stewardship reporting. BA, strong math & PC skills req’d. 1-2 yrs media exp pref’d. Resume HERE (8/21)

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OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST…

provide the analytical frameworks and strategic insights to identify risk and opportunities associated with the financial planning of the AOL Brand Group, including yearly budgeting and monthly outlooks
CFO, AOL Networks
AOL Networks
NYC NY
http://corp.aol.com/careers

develop and implement an integrated business planning process (including long term planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting) to ensure all stakeholders contribute to the plan and assumptions are appropriately documented
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
Media Math
NYC NY
http://www.mediamath.com/careers/postings/

drive Revenue in the Agency vertical by partnering closely with Account to scale current business, as well as assisting Sales in closing new strategic Agency and Trading Desk clients
Category Specialist, VP Agency Partnerships
Media Math
NYC NY
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manage and grow relationships with top tier ISP and Portal partnerships
Strategic Partner Lead, ISP and Portals
Google
NYC NY
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partner with Grab’s sales force and business leaders, guiding the development of specific ideas and leading the development of key customer pitches, from RFP requests to upfront meetings to strategy sessions
Director of Sales Development – Digital Video
Grab Media
NYC NY
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oversee Resource Management, Operations and Delivery departments; Client and Agency Finance Leads will dotted-line report into this person. Develop a framework and environment that encourages a unified team approach across these different disciplines and markets
EVP, Director of North American Operations
Razorfish
Chicago IL
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manages and leads Group Creative Directors and Creative Directors in their efforts to deliver thought leadership and innovative work to their clients
VP, Creative
Razorfish
Chicago IL
http://www.razorfish.com/careers/alljobs.htm

develop and deliver custom presentations on Google Enterprise solutions to organizations that correlate to their business strategies
Enterprise Strategic Account Manager, Manufacturing
Google
Boston MA, Washington DC, Atlanta GA, NYC NY
https://www.google.com/about/jobs/search/

maintain strong direct relationships with key partners, with a focus on Fortune 100 clients who leverage the BlueKai DMP
Strategic Relationship Manager
BlueKai
San Francisco CA
http://www.bluekai.com/careers/

directly manage department managers within a post-sales operations environment
Vice President of Media Operations
Evolve-Media
Los Angeles CA
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provide full life cycle, high volume recruiting support for a wide range of departments
Senior Recruiter
Hulu
Santa Monica CA
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develop and execute frontline album releasemarketing planswith a concentrationon consumer-driven marketing
VP, Marketing
Universal Music Group
Hollywood CA
http://www.universalmusic.com/company/jobs

pitch story ideas, arrange and facilitate artist interviews and photo shoots for print and online media
Manager, Publicity
Universal Music Group
Hollywood CA
http://www.universalmusic.com/company/jobs

manage the preparation of U.S. federal, state, local, and international tax filings (both internally and externally prepared)
Tax Director
Vubiquity
Sherman Oaks CA
http://www.vubiquity.com/about-us/careers

support the Product Strategy and Product Planning activities
Sr. Director of Product Management,VOD Services
Vubiquity
Sherman Oaks CA
http://www.vubiquity.com/about-us/careers

provide leadership to the international financial reporting function
International Accounting/Consolidations Manager
Yume
Redwood CA
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process stock option grants for new employees as well as refresh grants for new employees
Stock Plan Administrator/Manager
Yume
Redwood CA
http://www.yume.com/careers

establish Blue Kai partnerships with Marketers directly, and agencies
Sales/Business Development Manager
BlueKai
Cupertino CA
http://www.bluekai.com/careers/

refine and standardize sales processes across the organization to improve operational efficiency, sales productivity and customer satisfaction
Vice President, Sales Operations Job
The Active Network
San Diego CA
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develop and maintain ACTIVE Network digital channels including websites, social, and partners to support Business and Corporate initiatives.
Director, Digital Strategy Job
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San Diego CA
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Adriana Cisneros has been appointed CEO of media company Cisneros, owner of network Venevision. The third generation to lead the Venezuelan company, Cisneros was previously its Vice Chairman and Director of Strategy. 

Relativity Media‘s EVP of Development and Series for its RelativityREAL arm, Elizabeth Porter, has left the company. Before joining Relativity in November, Porter was SVP Specials and Talent Development at Comedy Central. No replacement has been named.

CEO of Endemol North America David Goldberg is vacating the position in December, calling the decision “bittersweet.” He will continue to consult on syndicated talker Steve Harvey. A successor has not been named.

Music distributor Vevo has tapped Jonathan Carson as its Chief Revenue Officer. Carson was previously Nielsen‘s CEO, Digital.

Geoff Hill has been named Editor of U.K.’s  ITV News, following the departure of Deborah Turness, now President of NBC News. Hill had been Editor of Channel 5 News.

Discovery and TLC Networks has appointed Nancy Daniels General Manager, TLC. She had been SVP, Production and Development for TLC.

ITV Studios CEO Paul Buccieri will serve as President and CEO of the newly formed ITV Studios U.S. Group, while continuing as Managing Director of ITV Studios International. Julie Meldal-Johnson was promoted to Executive VP of Operations and Ivan Garel-Jones to Executive VP of Business Affairs of the company, formed after the acquisition of Gurney Productions (Duck Dynasty), High Noon Entertainment (Cake Boss) and Thinkfactory Media (Hatfields & McCoys).

JoAnn Alfano has been tapped by NBCU International Television Production as Executive Vice President, Scripted Programming. Alfano, who starts in October, will oversee the development and production of scripted programming and manage the division’s partnerships with Working Title Television and Lark Productions. Previously, Alfano was President of Television at Brillstein Entertainment Partners.

Robert Blair and Jim Brehm have been promoted to Executive Vice President, Warner Bros International Television Distribution. David Decker has been bumped up to Executive Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs. Previously, Blair was SVP, Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa; Brehm was SVP, Sales in Canada, Asia Pacific and Latin America, and Decker served as EVP, Business and Legal Affairs in the company’s domestic operations.

MGM‘s Michael Brown has been upped to Executive Vice President Worldwide Marketing, from EVP Marketing. In Brown’s new position he adds film marketing to his duties overseeing TV and home entertainment.

Ryan Seacrest Productions has named Jason Sarlanis its Senior Vice President of Development and Vanessa Grunstein the Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs. Sarlanis was an original programming exec at E!, where he helped launch franchises like Keeping Up with the Kardashians (a Seacrest production). Grunstein joins the company after serving as Director of Business Affairs at NBCUniversal.

Temple Street Productions has appointed Carlos Pacheco as Director, Partnerships at Boat Rockers Studios, located in Toronto. Before joining Boat Rockers, Pacheco was Digital Director at Just For Laughs.

Joanna Webb joins Canadian producer and distributor Shaftesbury as Senior Vice President, Content Strategy. She most recently served as Managing Director of Mojojo Media.

Discovery Channel has promoted Denise Contis to Executive Vice President, Production and Development – West Coast. She replaces Nancy Daniels, who was promoted to General Manager of TLC. Contis had been SVP, Production and Development for Discovery.

Danny Villa has been tapped to serve as Executive Vice President of newly-launched, LA-based MME/Filmpool USA. The studio will adapt formats from its German-based parent company, MME/Filmpool. Previously, Villa launched the U.S. operation for TwoFour America.

PR agency The Lippin Group upped Donald Ciaramella to President of Corporate Communications. He had served as EVP Corporate Communications.

Agency 2C Media has named Brian Eloe its Creative Director. Previously Eloe was Creative Director of Impossible.

Later — John
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