JOB OF THE WEEK

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Cynopsis: Classified Advantage
09/18/12

Good morning.  It’s Tuesday, September 18, 2012, and this is your weekly issue of Cynopsis: Classified Advantage!

Good, Better, Best.

Resume

Good: Well written, proper format, easily read.

Better: Profile statement that grabs the reader’s attention and wants them to read more.

Best: Three quantifiable bullet point statements that may guarantee an interview.

Cover Letter

Good: Well written, three paragraphs, as brief as possible.

Better: Uses the industry language that is present in the classified for the job.

Best: Successfully answers the question inherent to all classifieds, why should you be the one that is hired.

Preparing for an Interview

Good: Solid knowledge of the company, the industry and understanding exactly what is needed to perform the job well.

Better: Prepare for every question, practice your elevator speech created specifically for this company, be familiar with the culture of the company and tailor your answers accordingly.

Best: Have read and understand the annual report, have watched and read interviews of all the major players at the company, have the background knowledge to speak with confidence during the interview.

The Interview

Good: Appropriately dressed, knowledgeable, provide a compelling case as to why you should be hired.

Better: Knowledge of the company exceeds the interviewers expectations, elevator speech flawlessly interwoven into the conversation, display the confidence of a valued employee rather than a potential one.

Best: Do all the above with enthusiasm. Nothing is more compelling than someone who is truly enthusiastic, without being a cheerleader, about the job, the company and the future of both.

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].

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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE

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You always should be preparing for the next thing you will do. Your career will almost certainly not be a linear thing with one job leading to the next to the next in a logical sequence. And as for a job-for-life? Well that is ending even for teachers.

But in media and technology and marketing? Constant evolution. Unless you are paying attention you could get left behind. Keep up with the media channels and the technology of course. But also the cultural references and the styles. I was recently pitching to turn a wonderful noir thriller into film. A major TV Executive Producer – lots of big shows on his resume – asked me how I saw it. I said that the non-linear storytelling of Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction and the wit and style of Guy Ritchie’s Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels were models that I thought could inform the way this story should be told. There was a pause – then he said and not in a constructive way “But those examples are twenty years old.” I was just at an Internet Week presentation where a speaker referenced Friends and Cheers – and quickly was made aware that they meant nothing to 90% of his Gen Y audience.

So yes – we have to keep on our toes on all fronts. Coasting is not an option. Be continuously aware. Talk to people in different disciplines and learn what they are excited about. Ask them what keeps them up at night. Brainstorm ways that they might advance or that their industry might advance. Look for the parallels and the intersections with what you are doing and try and project what might be next. Sit down once a month and write a blog post that expresses your ideas. Even if no-one reads it but you, it will get your brain in gear. Putting things down on paper (can I say that any more?) has a way of helping your thinking to crystallize and organizing your thoughts so you can have even smarter conversations.

Aim to become the thought leader on your team or in your company. Bring in the new ideas and have opinions about how they can affect your business. For example if you are in the TV industry, what do you see happening with TV on the web? Is it eating the lunch of broadcast or cable TV? How should you be addressing that change? What about the effects of spot skipping? Is the TV set now the third screen?

And don’t forget that you may have two agendas here: one for the business you are currently employed in, and one that is the development of what’s next in your own career. Wonderful if the two coincide, I am not encouraging revolt here – just that you have an evolving awareness of where and how you will provide value in the coming years.

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.

Is cold calling for new clients a good use of time?

Do you mean on the telephone? Then probably it is not a good use of your time. And certainly not if you are calling me. In common with many, I am open to learning about relevant new products and people in an appropriate fashion, but am never interested in diverting myself from the task at hand to answer a phone call from someone I don’t know.

If you are not convinced, do a test. Allocate an hour a week to cold calling and see what your results are. Clearly telemarketers must be getting some results from phone banks – but we are talking millions of calls for a tiny number of successes. And anyway how much of that is B to B?

So I would say that a better use of your time is networking and optimizing your online presence. But like the lottery – what if I told you not to buy a ticket and that would have been the winner? If it makes you feel better to do some cold calling go ahead. But if your historical returns have been zero then take that into account when planning your day.

When it ever, is it appropriate to have a beer at lunch?

My answer to that is that it was not inappropriate in the 70s and maybe the 80s. But that now it is rarely appropriate. I did work for a while for a major brewer in St Louis, and yes we always had a beer with lunch. But that was an exception. I think that keeping a clear head for the afternoon’s work is worth its weight in beer. Does that make me a bit of a puritan? Well not so much, as it comes from my experience of what happens to my ability to be effective when I don’t follow my own rule.

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

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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE

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JOB OPENING: MGR AD SLS RESRCH/Discovery/NY: Have a strong understanding of Nielsen/MRI & proven exp; dvlp’g audience estimates & sls positioning materials; 7+ yrs TV/Media rsch exp.; https://careers-discovery.icims.com/jobs/6327/research-manager/job (9/22)

JOB OPENING: DIR. PRODUCTION MGT/VH1/NYC: 7+ yrs senior level exp. with all formats; reality/scripted/events/ animation and studio multi-cam; solid prod. finance exp. a must; BA req.EOE/M/F/D/AAP www.viacomcareers.com (9/22)

JOB OPENING: SR MGR MKTG INTELLIGENCE/NYC: Dvlp consumer insights for full impact on strategic directions & key biz decisions. 6-12 yrs exp mktg rsrch exp. knwldg of & exp working w/ brdcst or ntwrk prgrmrs. Apply: http://bit.ly/Q8gjUy (9/22)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, PUBLIC RELATIONS/HGTV & DIY/Knoxville: Manage Media Relations and Internal Brand Communications. 5 years of experience with public relations in cable television or broadcasting preferred. Click here to apply (9/22)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, PROGRAMMING/HGTV & DIY/Knoxville: Creates & develops new original programming. Manages all aspects of original commissioned productions. Maintains and evolves ongoing series. 6 yrs exp. Click here to apply (9/22)

JOB OPENING: VP ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMMING/CNBC/NJ: 10+ yrs TV production/development, exp. overseeing pilots/series & non-fiction production, idea generation & innovation. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com Job#6733BR, EOE/M/F/D/AAP (9/22)

JOB OPENING: DIR. NATIONAL ACCTS & BUSINESS AFFAIRS/LA: Supports VP in mgmt of national MVPD accounts including development, financial analysis, client mgmt & contractual compliance. JD/MBA preferred, 5+ yrs. http://bit.ly/PpAUac (9/22)

JOB OPENING: MGR DIGITAL AD SALES RESEARCH/Viacom/NY: BA; 3+ yrs proj + staff mgmt exp. in Dig/Soc/Mobl + wrkng knwldge: ad effect, web + audience metrics (Omniture, comScore, etc.). EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.viacomcareers.com (9/21)

JOB OPENING: VP, HOME ENTERTAINMENT/Consumer Products/NY: Manage sales channels of Home Entertainment. Full Info/Apply: www.aenetworks.com/career.html (9/21)

JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/Music Choice-Ad Sales/NY: Build & manage media plans across mltple pltfrms (TV/VOD/mobile/online) for clients & support AEs. BA/BS, 2+ yrs agency/sales exp req http://musicchoicecareers.iapplicants.com (9/21)

JOB OPENING: VP MARKETING/GMC/ATL: Exp dev & impl off-air mktg campaigns across platforms & w/ partners & teams. 10+ yrs. of sr level mktg, adv & promoting orig. programming. Res: [email protected]  (9/21)

JOB OPENING:  VP MKTG CREATIVE/TLC/MD: Oversee creative staff & implement on-air/off-air brand campaigns for ntwrk, mkt creative output for media platforms; 10+yrs on air mktg/ad/promo for a brdcst/cbl ntwrk: www.discovery.com req 6465  (9/21)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR PROGRAMMING ACQUISITIONS/Style/NBCUniversal/LA: Execute programming strategy for linear, VOD and oversee acquisitions. 5 yrs. similar exp. and knowledge of Nielsen req. www.nbcunicareers.com Job#6933BR (9/20)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, AD SALES RESEARCH/REELZ/NYC: Must be proficient with all research tools, analytical, develop ratings estimate. 3-5 years media/market research. Apply: [email protected] (9/20)

JOB OPENING: Writer/Producer/Lifetime TV/NY: Conceptualize, write & produce high impact promo campaigns for scripted & unscripted series & movies. 3+yrs On-Air Promo TV exp. Apply: www.aenetworks.com/careers.html (9/20)

JOB OPENING: COORD DIST OPS/A+E Nets/NY: Manage day-to-day admin activities, data entry, tech support & spec projects. Min 1 yr cable exp in an affiliate sales or billing capacity. Apply: www.aenetworks.com/career.html (9/20)

JOB OPENING: MGR DIGITAL AD SALES RESEARCH/Viacom/NY: BA; 3+ yrs proj + staff mgmt exp. in Dig/Soc/Mobl + wrkng knwldge: ad effect, web + audience metrics (Omniture, comScore, etc.). EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.viacomcareers.com (9/20)

JOB OPENING: ANIMATION MKT MGR/VIZ Media/SF: 5-7 years exp/entertainment marketing/knowledge of anime & manga / resume:[email protected]  NO ATTACHMENT Full Description: www.viz.com/company/job_id_143 (9/20)

JOB OPENING: EXEC IN CHARGE OF PROD/Los Angeles: Oversees multiple productions. Requires strong multitasking, budgeting, scheduling, and management skills. Min 5 yrs exp as LP/EIC. Resume: [email protected] (9/19)

JOB OPENING: WRITER/PRODUCER/EDITOR-ON-AIR PROMOTION/NBCUniversal/NY: Must have experience with Final cut and worked in a fast paced promos environment. Must have a passion for pop culture. www.nbcunicareers.com #6517BR (9/19)

JOB OPENING: VP COMMUNICATIONS/Fandango, NBCU/LA: 10+yrs Comm Exp, Digital a Must, Proven track-record for strong buzz & max oppty, Strong Contacts & Writing, Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com Job# 7006BR, EOE/M/F/D/AAP (9/19)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, INVENTORY/NYC: Monitor & track all inventory while manually updating ongoing daily changes & move for both channels. More info & apply: http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/jobs (9/19)

JOB OPENING: AD SALES SERVICE EXECUTIVE/TV ONE/NY: BA req’d, Sales media planning exp pref’d. Monitors/services accts, create media plans, stewardship, prospect new bus, oversee media schedules. www.TVOneJobs.com (9/18)

JOB OPENING: SENIOR ANALYST AD SALES RESEARCH/NBCUniversal/Bravo/NYC: Must be familiar with research tools and ad effectiveness. www.nbcunicareers.com job# 6964BR (9/18)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR DIGITAL PRODUCT MGMNT/NBCSports/Stamford, CT: Lead Digital Product Mgmt  Web/Mobile/App products. 5+ yrs exp in Digital Prod Dev & Mgmt. Apply www.nbcunicareers.com #4529BR (9/18)

JOB OPENING: SR PRESS MANAGER, NBC/UNIVERSAL CITY: Run full multiplatform PR campaigns for NBC Entertainment programming. Min. 5 yrs exp in show publicity. Entertainment experience req’d, pref in TV. www.nbcunicareers.com (7015BR) (9/18)

JOB OPENING: SALES ASST/TV ONE/IL: BA & Min of 1 yr exp in Ad Sales or asst media buy pref’d. Primary contact w/ ad agencies & TV One depts for logistics of comm scheduling. Monitors/services advrtsng accts. Visit www.TVONEjobs.com (9/18)

JOB OPENING: AVID EDITOR/TV ONE/MD: 5-7 yrs of exp comm and/or promo editing. Editing promo spots; mktg presentations ad prgrmng. Avid Media Composer & effect skills. Adobe After Effects & Photoshop pref’d. Visit www.TVOneJobs.com (9/15)

JOB OPENING: ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/NYC: National daytime talk show looking for experienced AP for conflict resolution show. The candidate must have 3 yrs booking/casting experience to be considered. Resume to: [email protected] (9/15)

JOB OPENING: PROJ MGR RSRCH/NY: 5+ yrs TV rsrch brdcst/cableexp in data analysis & dvlpng estimates. Kwldg of Star/Nielsen sys. BA deg req’d. To apply, contact [email protected] (9/15)

JOB OPENING: DIR DIGITAL AD SALES RSRCH/Turner Digital/NYC: High level cust srvc, tough negotiator, run primary rsrch projects, media rsrch exp including 3+ yrs dig media rsrch, ad sales rsrch plus. Apply: http://bit.ly/Rwq4PB (9/15)

JOB OPENING: SR ANALYST, PRIMARY RESEARCH/SYFY/NYC: Work with team to plan, design, analyze & report consumer research projects. 2-3 years media/market research and BA/BS req’d. www.nbcunicareers.com (#6940BR) (9/14)

JOB OPENING: SALES ASSISTANT/New York City: Work with Ad Sales dept. to service and maintain agencies and clients on daily basis. More info & apply: http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/jobs (9/14)

JOB OPENING: DIR CONSUMER MKTG/WEtv/NYC: 5+ yrs exp ntwrk TV w/tradit’l & digital milieus. Handle direct campaign dvlp w/creative & media agency. Execute integrated mktg plans to increase viewer engagement. Res: [email protected] (9/14)

JOB OPENING: DIR, AD SALES MKTG/AMC/NYC: 5+ yrs exp working w/ad Sales to develop/execute sponsorship, branded entertainment & custom mktng opps. Manage process from pitch thru fulfillment. Submit res: [email protected] (9/14)

JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/TVGUIDE/CHICAGO: Build media plans, steward deals, assist AEs in sales process, support network & online sales teams. 2+ yrs agency/sales exp. Competitive salary, excellent benefits [email protected] (9/13)

JOB OPENING: VP, RESEARCH, BROADCAST SYNDICATION/Disney ABC TV/BURBANK: Min of 12 years in media research w/ syndication/distribution exp. Apply www.disneycareers.com/ req ID 59837 (9/13)

JOB OPENING: SR PUBLICIST/LA: Handle publicity for New Daily Syndi Talk Show. Previous exp working In Content-Rich Talk Shows. Strong writing/pitching skills a must. Exp Syndior Station Community a +. Resume: [email protected] (9/13)

JOB OPENING: STATION MGR OPENINGS (2)/Radio Disney/NYC, Boston: Responsible for all sales, promo initiatives & day to day ops. 3+ years of sales management exp req. Apply www.disneycareers.com REQ 59842, 62390 EEO (9/13)

JOB OPENING: SALES ASST/Univision Network Sales/NY: Entry-level assist 2 sr mgrs w/admin & project-based wrk. Strong comm skills & strength w/numbers are a MUST. Eng/Span bilingual a +, Resume/cover letter: [email protected] (9/12)

JOB OPENING: DIR COMM/Discovery/MD: dvlps comm strategy & oversees PR/program publicity/Public Affairs outreach for ID and Military Channel; 8+yrs hands on media exp http://careers.discovery.com/ #6337 (9/11)

JOB OPENING: STRATEGIC MKTG MGR/USA NETWK, NBCUNIVERSAL/NYC: Develop and execute multi-platform integrated marketing initiatives. Min 5 yrs experience at a TV Network or agency. Digital exp req’d. nbcunicareers.com (#6825BR) (9/11)

JOB OPENING: MGR, STRATEGY & BUS. DVLPMNT/SONY MUSIC/NYC: Support Strat & Bus Dvlpmnt for Global Digital Bus Group. 3-5 yrs exp; Comm, presentation & analysis skills key; Prior consulting exp; Music or dig media passion a +. Apply here (9/11)

JOB OPENING: ACTIVATION-PROMO MGR/AMC/NYC: manage planning & execution of dozens of simultaneous promo & activation projects, 5+ yrs.tv/entertainment yrs. exp, pro-active,results driven. Resumes to: [email protected] (9/11)

OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST…

work with the pursuit team to complete RFP’s project scoping, sizings and pricing estimates
Senior Project Manager  11750
Razorfish
NYC NY
http://www.razorfish.com/#/careers/

responsible for positioning Discovery as leading digital media brand in the advertising market and overall digital landscape
Digital Sales Development Specialist  6487
Discovery Communications
NYC NY
http://careers.discovery.com/

directing the day-to-day planning and execution of CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network college programming and scheduling needs
VP Programming  12761BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
http://diversity.cbscorporation.com/careers.php

negotiating and drafting complex deals and agreements involving the development and production of live action television programs
VP Business & Legal Affairs  4542
Viacom
NYC NY
http://www.viacom.com/careers/pages/default.aspx

negotiate, structure, draft and review for execution by Nickelodeon Digital management
Senior Counsel  4645
Viacom
NYC NY
http://www.viacom.com/careers/pages/default.aspx

responsible for all client service engineering efforts and delivery within the New York office, and is the resident subject matter expert on presentation layer technologies.
Director, Presentation Engineering
Organic
NYC NY
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5418

responsible for accomplishing and maintaining the quality of design throughout all phases of the project
Senior Visual Designer  6496
Discovery Communications
NYC NY
http://careers.discovery.com/

develop primetime programming and manage all related resources within the department
VP, Alternative Production Development  6733BR
NBC Universal
Englewood Cliffs NJ
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

oversee travel contractor negotiations
Director Corporate Travel  185
BET Networks
Washington DC
http://betcareers.viacom.com/index.html

plan, coordinate, and execute, multiple types of events vital to Discovery’s businesses and portfolio
Manager – Global Events  6497
Discovery Communications
Silver Spring MD
http://careers.discovery.com/

manage the P&L for BBC Worldwide LatAm
VP Consumer Products
BBC America
Coral Gables FL
http://www.bbcamerica.com/jobs/

responsible for all human resources related activities for our highly collaborative global, fast-paced, progressive, multi-location company
HR Lead
Organic
Detroit, MI/San Francisco CA/NYC NY
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5462

drive significant revenue growth by using general business acumen to uncover prospect business needs and identify how Dotomi solutions can help prospects achieve their business goals
Director, Business Development  1480
Dotomi
Chicago IL
http://www.dotomi.com/careers/

create efficiencies through automation or enhancement of existing processes
Senior Analytics Developer
Dotomi
Chicago IL
http://www.dotomi.com/careers/

works in true partnership with the agency, demanding new ideas and providing deep resources
Senior Strategist/Senior Planner  LEO000388
Leo Burnett
Chicago IL
http://www.leoburnett.com/

provide guidance and effective leadership to a team of developers in an innovative and fast-paced environment
Technology Lead, Mobile Solutions Group
Vibes
Chicago IL
http://www.vibes.com/careers

develops understanding of customer operations and applies it in researching potential solutions
Sr Business Analyst – Marketing Planning Systems  FFE0001260
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

plan, design, assist in the development and launch efficient business, financial and operations systems in support of core organizational functions and business processes
Senior Business Analyst  11869BR
CBS Corporation
Los Angeles CA
http://diversity.cbscorporation.com/careers.php

oversee and strategically manage marketing strategies of Disney branded IP
Sr Manager, Synergy & Brand Management  64076BR
Walt Disney Corporation
North Hollywood CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

responsible for the successful delivery of IT services to other parts of the Disney company
Director, Business Applications Platform Services  59024BR
Walt Disney Corporation
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

support the Sr. Director and the Production Executives in development and execution of product integration process on all TBS and TNT series including sponsored promotions and digital extensions
Mgr., Production – Product Integration
Turner Broadcasting
Burbank CA
http://www.turner.com/careers/

responsible for supervising the development of all new scripted comedy series for TBS from concept to series
VP, Comedy Development, TBS
Turner Broadcasting
Burbank CA
http://www.turner.com/careers/

responsible for negotiating, drafting and interpreting complex business contracts
VP, Legal Affairs  5790BR
NBC Universal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

provide product and algorithmic insights that will enable us to magically connect a person or a group of people to the perfect entertainment at any given time
Director of Product Innovation – Personalization
Netflix
Los Gatos CA
http://jobs.netflix.com/jobs.html

territory development to include development of local business partnerships and organizational affiliations and local enhancement of Comcast positioning and brand
Sr. Business Account Executive  70840368
Comcast
Sacramento CA
www.comcast.com/careers/

Eric Neal advances to the newly-minted role of VP/Program Inventory and Planning at Starz Entertainment.  Eric will manage the positioning of the company’s premium channels and also head the long-term content planning and utilization of the underlying programming.  Based at the company’s headquarters in Englewood, CO, Eric will also oversee the management and strategic evaluation for the 17 STARZ, ENCORE and MOVIEPLEX channels.

Hollywood-based LMNO Productions promoted Lori Rothschild Ansaldi as VP/Development.  Lori previously served as Executive Director/Development at LMNO and before that she was with 11TV as VP/Development and created the hidden camera series, Destination Fear for Travel Channel.

 RLTV taps Stacey Simmons as Director/Marketing where she will lead ad sales marketing, affiliate marketing and develop sales research messaging and materials.  Stacey will be based at the network’s New York office.  Prior to this appointment, Stacey was with TV One as Director/Affiliate Marketing though left the position in fall 2010 to attend graduate business school full-time.

Telemundo Media tapped Chris McDonnell as President/GM for Telemundo Chicago WSNS.  Chris will head the strategic and operations for the stations as well as oversee the station’s operations including news, sales, promotion, engineering, finance, human resources and community relations and more.  Chris reports to Manuel Abud, President, Telemundo Station Group who made the announcement.

Screenvision added Jim Tricarico as Chief Revenue Office.  Jim joins Screenvision after serving close to thirty years as EVP/Sales and Marketing at Nickelodeon Television.  In his new position, Jim will oversee all revenue generation from national and regional sales of the company’s cinema advertising efforts.  Suzanne La Forgia, SVP/National Sales will now report to Jim. 

Effective immediately, Sundance Channel named Claudia Gorelick as SVP/Digital Media and Business Strategy.  Claudia is in charge of development, distribution and partnership for the network’s digital content, its products and initiatives among other duties.  Based in New York, Claudia reports to Sarah Barnett, GM, Sundance Channel.  Before joining Sundance Channel, Claudia was with MTV Networks’ Logo as VP/Strategy and Operations. 

Entertainment marketing agency BigSmack hired Matt Hall as Creative Director where he joins after working on projects for NBC Sports, Discovery Networks and Microsoft.  At Big Smack, Matt will work with Chief Creative Andy Hann and Head/Marketing Andrew Kobliska.

Effective immediately, Federico de Nardis, presently CEO of Maxus Italy was elevated to CEO of Maxus Europe, Middle East &  Africa (EMEA).  Federico will split his time between company offices in Milan and Turin and will continue in his current duties in Italy.

Media representation firm and a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, Katz Media Group appointed Brent Taravella as SVP/CFO where he will supervise all financial matters for Katz Media Group and the Total Traffic Network, also a subsidiary of Clear Channel.  Brent will report to Kevin Dorsey, President, Clear Channel National Media Groups.

Independent media services company, KSL Media added Amy DeHaen as SVP/Managing Director of National Broadcast and Danielle Cohen as VP/Digital Account Director in the company New York office.  Amy joins from CaratUSA where she served as SVP and Danielle came from Woven Digital where she was an AE.

Lara Richardson joins Discovery Channel as SVP/Marketing  Creative.  Lara will have oversight for creating and implementing the vision for the Discovery brand across all platforms including on-air campaigns, print campaigns, social networking and domestic distribution creative and the annual upfront ad sales.  Lara is based at the company’s headquarters in Silver Spring and reports to Eileen O’Neill, Group President, Discovery and TLC Networks.  

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) tapped Jenelle Lindsay as VP/US Reality and Syndication, Programming.  In her new role, Jenelle will develop reality network and cable series for the studio in addition to syndicated programming.  She will additionally manage the current shows in production and work in tandem with the company’s international production teams to integrate SPT’s various formats.  Jenelle will report to Holly Jacobs, EVP/US Reality and Syndicated Programming.

Cablevision Systems Corporation named Andrew Ip as VP/Wireless Technology and Operations.  Andrew will head the Wireless Technology Group which encompasses the continued development of Cablevision’s wireless technology.  He reports to Jerry Genova, EVP/Network Management and Field Operations.

Knoxville-based Jupiter Entertainment announces a slew of new hires and promotions:  Erin Howard was elevated to VP/Development for the company’s locations in Los Angeles, New York and Knoxville while based in L.A.  John Kennedy was upped to Director/Operations to oversee daily operation and management of the production, post and media management teams at Jupiter’s three offices. He is based in Knoxville.  Harrison Land was added as Manager/Development for Jupiter’s New York office where he is based.  Ramona Koplan has joined as Controller and Director/Finance to head the company’s financial accounting and business affairs for all three offices and is based in Knoxville.

Muliplatform media company, Veria Living has launched the Veria Partnership Marketing Group which will establish strategic relationships with third parties to extend the brand to new audiences in addition to consumer-targeted call-to-action marketing and promotional opportunities.  Michael Snyder was hired by Veria Living as CMO to head this new division.  Michael will further manage all consumer, affiliate and multiplatform marketing efforts.  Most recently, Michael was with Perfect Pitch LLC serving as President.

Spanish journalist Ana Pastor joins CNN and its team of contributors.  Ana will conduct interviews with Spanish and international personalities in the areas of politics, arts and culture and sports.  The interviews will air on CNN International and CNN en Espanol as well as their online digital platforms.

Ryan Ruocco takes on new expanded duties at YES Network as Host of its This Week in Football NFL studio show.  Ryan will also continue as part of YES’ Brooklyn Nets play-by-play broadcast team.  This Week in Football premiered last night on YES at 7p. 

Clarification: Screenvision hired Jim Tricarico as Chief Revenue Officer and he joins the company after serving at Nickelodeon Television for the past 12 years.

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI) elevated Christina Spade to EVP/CFO and she begins her new post on January 1, 2013.  Christina succeeds Jerry Scro who will retire in January after being with SNI for more than 23 years.  Christina will oversee all financial matters associated to SNI’s businesses in addition to managing the budgeting, planning, forecasting and accounting of all business divisions within SNI. 

Cory Stern has become Director/East Coast Development at Comedy Central.  Cory works under VP/East Coast Development, Brooke Posch.  Prior to this new appointment, Cory was with Stun Creative as Head/Development and before that he worked in development at Conan O’Brien’s Conaco Productions. 

Frank Saperstein has established Surprise Bag, Inc. which will specialize in a diverse slate of programming and other business opportunities.  Previously, Frank served as SVP of Family Television with international media company Entertainment One Group.

Tricon Films & Television hired film and television veteran Lewin Webb to head all scripted development and also is charged with expanding the division.  Lewin joins Tricon with a slate of projects in the works with his latest project being the feature film I Declare War which he produced and launched this week at the Toronto International Film Festival.  Tricon has offices in Toronto and Los Angeles.

Full-service creative agency, bpg Advertising tapped director Elaine Cantwell to lead the company’s new branding division.  Previously, Elaine has produced branding packages for such companies as STARZ!, Showtime, ABC, Disney, A&E and Target.

Effective immediately, Nancy Dubuc advances to the newly-minted role as President/Entertainment and Media at A+E Networks.  Nancy will now oversee A&E Network in addition to the networks HISTORY and Lifetime that she already manages.  Nancy will further oversee A+E Networks’ International and Digital divisions.  She will continue to report to A+E Networks President/CEO Abbe Raven.  A&E Network President Bob DeBitetto and EVPs Dan Suratt and Steve Ronson will now report to Nancy. 

Later — John
John Cox for Cynopsis: Classified Advantage
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