Cynopsis: Classified

Advantage

09/06/11

Good morning – it’s Tuesday, September 6, 2011, and this is your weekly issue of Cyn opsis: Classified Advantage! 

Networking is a Funny Thing

Just received an email from a friend of mine I called about three months ago, thanking me for his promotion.  I did nothing to deserve it but really appreciated the call.  Here is what happened.

My friend works at a company on the outskirts of the television industry, and at Cynopsis, our readers know that everyday we ask a trivia question about TV.  I noticed the day before we published, a name of a person who answered correctly who works at the same company my buddy does.  I called my friend and asked him if he knew Jim, up in Sales, he said he did not.  I told him to give him a call, because in tomorrow’s edition, his name would be the first listed in “Kudos to:”, the list of the people who got the trivia question correct.

My friend made the phone call, Jim was overjoyed not that only had he gotten the question right, but that he would be listed first.  The two talked on the phone for a while and agreed to meet in person for some coffee.  Nothing to do with business, they just liked each other.  They started to meet once a week, talking about their shared love for the game of baseball, and some business, eventually talking more and more about the company they both worked for.

Overtime, Jim became an unofficial mentor to my friend, and last week, recommended him for a promotion.  My friend got the job, and that’s when I received the phone call.  My friend was smart, he never used his “in” with Jim to talk about getting a better job or not being very happy at his present position.  They just talked like two friends until Jim started asking questions about my friend’s job.  And so it all began, networking is a funny thing.  My buddy has a new job, and I have a big smile on my face.

Nest Issue: Marie’s Mistake

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] .

I am eagerly awaiting the fall show UP ALL NIGHT, starring Christina Applegate, who can do no wrong when it comes to making me laugh, as a working mom married to stay-at-home dad, Will Arnett. I can only imagine from the previews what hilarity will ensue, yet, I still have the summer to get through. Therefore, to get through the summer, I will take.. baby steps.

Summer, in the entertainment industry, tends to slow everyone down. Most TV shows go on hiatus, executives go on vacations, and people spend weekends at the beach… and yet, there is still work to be done in the form of creating new relationships, re-establishing relationships, and planting the seeds for the next job when the industry picks up again.

So, here are some tips to “baby-step through your summer, in order to have the revitalizing time off you need, while maintaining your business.

1.Create a Target List of 20 shows you want to work on or people with whom you’d like to work. The goal here, is to be clear on what you want in the future not how you’re going to make it happen.

2. Make a commitment to call 1 person Monday through Friday to re-establish your relationship. No matter how busy you are, you can find 15 minutes, once a day to catch up with someone.

3. Go to 1 networking event before September and meet 5 new people.

4. Spend 1 hour a week, researching someone you want to meet/work with.

5. Read 1 book that pertains to the industry. It can be autobiographical, technical, or motivational. (Warning: if you choose to read my book, And…Action! you may be motivated to go beyond baby-steps.

Now go… be like Amy. Baby-step through your summer to maintain momentum.

Jessica Sitomer,The Greenlight Coach,is a top Entertainment Industry Speaker and Coach and is the author of And…Action! Powerful, Proven, and Proactive Strategies to Achieve Success in the Entertainment Industry. To learn more about her, visit, www.TheGreenlightCoach.com .

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

I haven’t heard much about LinkedIn lately, is it losing its luster? Of the “big three,” how would you rank the importance of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn? Please do answer they all are equal, I would really like to know your opinion. Thank you.

I am very “opinionated” about this one, so no worries about getting “they are all equal from me. LinkedIn, is a business suit, Facebook is business casual and Twitter is a t-shirt and flip flops. They are each used differently.

Linked in is good for connecting through commenting on peoples’ groups and with more “suit wearing” typed people. It is very business oriented. Not very personal.

Facebook (my clear favorite by a landslide) is where you can really get to know people.

By “friending” someone, you can look through their pictures, read their posts, and make comments on their wall. This enables you to identify the people you share common interests with and can potentially build a personal relationship that can turn into a working relationship.

Why? Because people like to work with people they have things in common with. Be sure when friending an industry person you want to get to know, you send your request with a personal note explaining (briefly) why you want to connect. Otherwise, even if you have a friend or two in common, they may thin you’re a hacker.

Twitter, is for sharing information. It is more for marketing purposes to constantly keep your name in front of people. There are many bells and whistles to make this possible that you must be using or you could be wasting your time.

It hasn’t really proven it’s value to me for entertainment professionals, yet. I have clients trying different things on it to see how it could be effective, and other than the big names with the built-in fan base, it hasn’t been helpful. I have quite a few blog entries on social media if you want to check them out.

I’ve just been laid off, but my boss has high hopes of me being rehired in 3 months. I really like where I worked, it was a perfect job for me. How much faith should I put in what the boss told me and how often is it okay to contact him about the status of my position.

No one can tell you how much faith to put in your boss’ hopes. I’m sure your boss has the best of intentions, but only time will tell what’s going to happen in the company. The only way to know how often it is okay to contact him, is to ask. Send an email or make a phone call saying that you are hopeful about his optimism for your return and are respectfully asking how he would like to be followed up with and how often regarding the status of your position.

Jessica Sitomer, The Greenlight Coach, answers an entertainment industry question daily at www.AndActionBook.blogspot.com

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

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act as day-to-day point person in all aspects of digital media execution
Senior Account Manager   9014
Razorfish
NYC NY
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be a key member of the executive management team with full support from all leaders and the board of directors
VP Engineering
AppNexus
NYC
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maintaining and building financial and business models, analyzing and forecasting financial statements, and helping prepare communications for investors
FINANCIAL ANALYST
AppNexus
NYC
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review, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements  including advertising services agreements, vendor agreements, license agreements, and data provider agreements
LEGAL COUNSEL
AppNexus
NYC
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serve as a key partner to the Sales organization, maximizing their efforts by providing guidance and recommendations to engage prospects and drive the sales process
MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF FIELD MARKETING
AppNexus
NYC
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

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
NYC
http://www.appnexus.com/careers/jobs/?jvi=oXbBVfwo

identify, negotiate and manage strategic relationships with media partners globally
Director, International Media Business Development
NFL
NYC NY
https://www.nfl.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=216&CurrentPage=1

concept and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including creative and art directors, digital strategists, information architects and technologists
Copywriter
Indelible TV
NYC
http://indelible.tv/careers

lead the Digital Ad Sales planning and account management team for Telemundo.com and Holamun2.com
Sr. Digital Account Manager   1849BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

function as an internal management consultant within NBCUniversal working on both operational and strategic projects
Manager/Internal Consultant   2791BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

comprehensive financial responsibility for NBC News & MSNBC
CFO, NBC News   2898BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

responsible for two critical pieces of cash management at NBCUniversal: ownership of NBCU’s $2Bn Treasury Capital Markets program of receivable asset sales and securitization, as well as the Corporate FP&A planning for the approx. $6-7Bn in annual advertising sales collections
Finance Manager, Cash Planning & Analytics   2894BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

sales leader needed to build a sales team focused on leveraging the collective and vast assets of NBCUniversal’s portfolio of digital sports properties
Director Digital Media Ad Sales, NBC Sports   2897BR
NBCUniversal
NYC NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

act as primary liaison to digital agency; manage technical execution, timelines and delivery of assets
Manager, Digital Marketing
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing, forecasting and budgeting processes within multiple Khalix reporting systems
Sr. Analyst – Worldwide Khalix System Support
MTV Networks
NYC NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

support the formulation and execution of Disney Media Networks’ growth and profitability strategy
Senior Analyst, Strategy   326359
Disney ABC Television Group
NYC NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

accountable for creating and executing digital extensions of a portfolio of BBC America properties
Digital Producer
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/employment.jsp

plan, develop and implement licensing & brand strategies
Director of Licensed Consumer Products
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/employment.jsp

develop integrated communications strategies for Digital Syndication, Home Entertainment in North America (U.S. and Canada), and Licensed Consumer Products
Senior Publicity Manager – Digital & Home Entertainment
BBC America
NYC NY
http://www.bbcamerica.com/employment.jsp

create and present opportunities for cross-platform online and on-air advertising to agencies and clients
Account Executive, Digital Sales
BET Networks
NYC
http://www1.bet.com/Site/site_jobs_aedigitalsales

negotiate, draft, and assist with administration of all transactional matters for BET Network’s New York location
Counsel
BET Networks
NYC
http://www1.bet.com/Site/site_jobs_counsel.htm

manage large, multiple projects to ensure the overall program is closely aligned to and directly supports the achievement of CBS’s strategic objectives in a professional and successful way through a staff of project and/or program managers
VP Enterprise Program Delivery   9435BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

building and maintaining territory ad revenue, and when possible exceeding goals through creative and strategic selling
Account Executive   8914BR
CBS Corporation
NYC NY
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

produce and edit content on a daily basis, as part of a large edit team devoted to news and analysis of technology
Senior Technology Editor
Conde Nast
NYC NY
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

research metadata standards, create best practices guidelines and provide necessary training to execute
Taxonomy & Metadata Analyst
Conde Nast
NYC NY
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

assist Design Director with managing work flow and collaborating art direction
Promotions Art Director
Conde Nast
NYC NY
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

provide in-depth reporting for print, web and digital products, helping transform data into actionable marketing intelligence
Analyst
Conde Nast
NYC NY
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

sell A+E Network’s suite of digital advertising opportunities within assigned territory to agencies and clients
Digital Acct Exec 106995
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting which ultimately lead to a smooth, accurate and timely month-end close process
Manager, Finance -International   93777
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

perform accounting functions in support of the Director, Accounting and Financial Systems and Assistant Controller
Senior Accountant   106621
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

plan and direct all long and short term strategic planning and scheduling for Lifetime & Lifetime Real Women
VP – Scheduling & Planning   106869
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

proactively design quantitative and qualitative research that supports and facilitates programming and marketing decisions
VP, Program & Marketing Research   106279
Lifetime Marketing
NYC NY
http://www.aetn.com/careers.html

directs rights management, policy development and rights automation functions for HMH K-12 organization
Dir, Rights Management & Compliance Job
Houghton Mifflin Hardcourt
Boston MA
http://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Dir,-Rights-Management-&-Compliance-Job-MA-02108/967620/

responsible for defining the product roadmap by evaluating, analyzing key customer needs and trends, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, and identifying and prioritizing feature sets and technology recommendations to promote a high value customer experience
Vice President, Product Management, K-12 Platforms Job
Houghton Mifflin Hardcourt
Boston MA
http://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-VP-Product-Management,-K-12-Platforms-Job-MA-02108/1024525/

develop and execute a regional action plan in order to achieve the regional sales and expense targets
Regional Manager Job
Houghton Mifflin Hardcourt
Boston MA
http://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Regional-Manager-Job-MA-02108/1258609/

analyze content, author-/consultant-defined learning objectives, and target audience to identify appropriate elearning platform and instructional design
Instructional Designer Job
Houghton Mifflin Hardcourt
Portsmouth NH
http://careers.hmhco.com/job/Portsmouth-Instructional-Designer-Job-NH-03801/1431379/

be an active contributor in the development and implementation of effective, innovative products, with an emphasis on highly creative, “out-of-the-box” formatting/packaging solutions
Product Manager Job
Houghton Mifflin Hardcourt
Portsmouth NH
http://careers.hmhco.com/job/Portsmouth-Product-Manager-Job-NH-03801/1433162/

responsible for developing and promoting digital media services in support of the organizations needs
Sr. Analyst, Digital Sales
Comcast
Philadelphia PA
http://www.comcast-jobs.com/

collaborates with cross functional management to develop, evaluate, and recommend technical and systematic procedures that make process flow more efficient for the organization as a whole
Analyst, Product Sales Analysis
Comcast
Philadelphia PA
http://www.comcast-jobs.com/

analyze and interpret marketing program results to drive future client marketing strategies
Senior Business Analyst   9643
Razorfish
Philadelphia PA
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/9643/job

analyze user behavior and motivations online to provide actionable insights that address client business objectives
Sr Analyst   9554
Razorfish
Philadelphia PA
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/9554/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

prospect, close and manage with local clients seeking regional/local consumers through Digital Products
Local Digital Seller   9358BR
CBS Radio
Lanham MD
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

work closely with internal client groups, providing guidance and management of their departmental budgets
Manager, Finance
MTV Networks
Nashville TN
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

assist in preparation of monthly financials, including monthly close preparation and preparation of all financial statements and variance analysis
Sr. Financial Analyst   FNG0000638
Fox Networks
Atlanta GA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

develop strategies to promote awareness and drive viewership/traffic to the networks’ TV and digital content and public relations outreach initiatives
Director of Communications   FNG0000649
Fox Networks
Atlanta GA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

promote and monitor the Company¿s internal controls as defined by Sarbanes-Oxley fundamentals
Senior Analyst, Internal Control and Compliance   37346
Cox Careers
Atlanta GA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

serve as a key member of the PD&M leadership team, providing financial and operational guidance, strategic alignment, and insights necessary to optimize business decisions
Executive Director: Business Analysis, Product   38092
Cox Careers
Atlanta GA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

manage and coordinate all certifications, licenses, registrations and other necessary filings to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes and ordinances related to the sale, installation and delivery of residential security services
Manager, Government Affairs   38127
Cox Careers
Atlanta GA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

promotes, sells, and retains commercial business solutions for voice, data and video. Target customers include small businesses
Mgr,Sales   37991
Cox Careers
New Orleans LA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

responsible for the product strategy and roadmap in regards to the social community and commerce vertical for the GolfNow business
Sr. Director, Social Commerce & Community
Comcast
Orlando FL
http://www.comcast-jobs.com/

responsible for partnering with assigned client organizations and Human Resources team(s) to
ensure strategies and initiatives are met
Human Resource Manager
Comcast
Miami FL
http://www.comcast-jobs.com/

work directly with client teams providing an array of Web analytics platform implementation, configuration, and audit based consulting services against a book of business
Senior Consultant   9673
Razorfish
Chicago IL
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/9673/job

establish mobile best practices, processes, and a solid go-to-market strategy
Director, Mobile   9674
Razorfish
Chicago IL
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/9674/job

serve as the key client contact and own short-term and long-term client service relationship and mobile marketing strategy for multiple accounts
Account Manager, Client Service
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 and advertising programs
Sr. Sales Director, Mobile Solutions
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 developing and maintaining relationships with key advertising decision makers
Midwest Director
Conde Nast
Chicago IL
http://www.condenastcareers.com/home.cfm

digging deep into data, analyzing trends in content and sales, preparing reports for management, and assisting with forecasting with a specific focus on international markets
Financial Analyst – International
Hulu
Los Angeles
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

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

ensure that all Hulu products and services follow industry best practices and comply with all applicable laws and regulations including the VPPA, COPPA, CAN-SPAM, Section 5 of the FTC Act, and other federal and state statutes
Internet, Technology and Licensing Attorney
Hulu
Los Angeles
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

analyze a variety of traffic metrics related to streams, visitors, and content consumption
Senior Financial Analyst
Hulu
Los Angeles
http://www.hulu.com/jobs

prepare federal tax returns, with primary focus on international aspects of U.S. federal tax reporting
Senior Tax Accountant – International   FFE0000524
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

identify and implement a strategy where external online communications are leveraged to heighten the FOX Deportes brand
Manager, Digital Marketing   FNG0000359
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

preparation of monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, actuals vs. budget tracking, variance analysis and management reporting related to capital projects and non-project capital expenditures
Financial Analyst, Sr   FFE0000507
Fox Networks
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/#/home

ensure that a steady flow of quality, cost-effective original programs are available to the company, as needed
SVP, Original Programming   9434BR
CBS Corporation
Los Angeles CA
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5129

supports Directors of Sales Administration with all aspects of On Demand licensing
Manager, International New Media   2041BR
NBCUniversal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

responsible for forecasting and reporting domestic theatrical P&L
Senior Finance Manager   2891BR
NBCUniversal
Universal City CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

lead, develop and drive new business, product and services opportunities, establish and build strategic relationships and identify and explore white space opportunities
Director, Strategy & Business Development   326358
DIMG
North Hollywood CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/who.html

ensures accuracy of entire studio production shows or large parts of the shows
Researcher
NFL
Culver City CA
https://www.nfl.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=306&CurrentPage=2

partner with SVP on all music recording, performance and production needs for Nickelodeon / MTVN Kids and Family Group
VP, Music – Nickelodeon
MTV Networks
Santa Monica CA
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

structure, negotiate and expeditiously close transactions with minimal supervision is an absolute requirement
VP, Legal Comedy Central
MTV Networks
Santa Monica CA
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/jobs-at-mtv-networks/

manage a team of Human Resources generalists (business partners) and provide direction and support to leaders and employees
Manager, People Services   38053
Cox Careers
Orange County CA
http://www.cox.com/coxcareer/search.asp

responsible for managing and communicating the product roadmap and status, including the documentation of priorities and timelines, and working closely with the development team, to ensure that new features are delivered on time and per spec
Senior Product Manager, Digital Media
Current tv
San Francisco CA or NYC
http://current.com/job/204507797.htm

supervise and develop projects, guiding the efforts of Current’s digital content team, with particular responsibility to ensure that content projects are delivered on-time and within budget
Director, Online Production
Current tv
San Francisco CA
http://current.com/job/204507768.htm

develops and demonstrates an understanding of the client’s business, their needs, expectations, and requirements
Senior Project Manager   9646
Razorfish
San Francisco CA
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/9646/job

preparing monthly account reconciliations and related journal entries for close
Senior Accountant
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5065

contribute to the growth and development of Organic’s clients through exemplary writing and advertising concept development
Senior Copywriter
Organic
San Francisco CA
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ORGANIC&cws=1&rid=5048

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR/NY: 5-7 yrs.-commercial inventory/traffic, media sales planning and pricing exp. w/ Dealmaker/VCI, EXCEL) [email protected] (9/10)

JOB OPENING: INVENTORY ANALYST/Scripps NTWRK/NY : 1-3 yrs. Cable or Broadcast Adv. Sales exp. Daily approvals & tracking of commercial inventory, changes/requests, report tracking. Full details, www.scrippsnetworks.com # 2379 (9/10)

JOB OPENING: DIR, NETWORK DIST. OPS/NBCU/NY: Manage & devp strat & supprt net ops in Skypath Ops Ctr. Ability to define, manage satellite/encoding infrastructure for facil’s in Tech Ops Div. Apply at nbcunicareers.com (job#2852BR) (9/10)

JOB OPENING: SR MGR AD SALES MKTG/New York: Dev & direct strategy & execution of mktg/promo efforts in support of A+E Networks NAS business goals https://secure.sterlingdirect.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=618&JobDetail=107837 (9/9)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/STYLE NETWORK/LA : 1  2 years exp in program research. Familiar w/ Nielsen, Simmons, MRI programs. Apply: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ENETWORKS&cws=1&rid=999 (9/9)

JOB OPENING: ASSOC PROD/BOOKER/TV talk show/NY: 5 yrs of strong booking exp. Book personal and breaking news stories, prep guests for shows, strong rsrch/written & comm. skills. [email protected] (9/9)

JOB OPENING: TRAFFIC REPORTER/Westchester NY: Experienced Traffic Reporter position available at a news station in Westchester, NY. At least 2 years experience and BA degree required. Forward resume and reel link to [email protected] (9/9)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, OXYGEN SALES RESEARCH/NBCU/NY: Job#2732BR Manage all top line and detailed analyses/ratings reporting and audience profiling. 6-8 yrs experience required. APPLY ONLINE at http://www.nbcunicareers.com/ (9/9)

JOB OPENING: SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST/CAFEMOM/NY: Monitr. & coord. proprietary res. stdies, anlyze & frmt raw data, updte reprts for mgmt insight. 3 exp; w/ SPSS req’d; exp w/Nielsen NetRtg a +; More @ www.cafemom.com/about/jobs.php (9/9)

JOB OPENING: INTEGRATED AD SALES MKT DIRECTOR/Discovery/NY: 10+ yrs ad sales mkt exp., Oversee RFP’s, brainstorming and execution for on air mkt campaigns for Discovery Channel. http://careers.discovery.com/ req.4431 (9/8)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, BUS AFFAIRS & LEGAL/iN DEMAND/NYC: Provide legal analysis/counsel. Draft, negotiate, review contracts. Standards & Practices. JD + 4 yrs cable exp. Apply: [email protected] (9/8)

JOB OPENING: DIG SALES FULFILLMENT COORD/Universal/NBC Sports/NY: Efficiently trafficking assets for media campaigns; interface w/intrnl/extrnl clients; 1+yr online media/sls ops exp; BA/BS req’d. Res: [email protected] (9/8)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS/Universal Sports/Westlake Village, CA: Generate awareness for the network & promote the sports programming; 5+yrs publicity/communications exp; BA/BS req’d. Res: [email protected] (9/8)

JOB OPENING: INTEGRATED MKTG MGR/ OWN/LA: Dvlp/mng custom advertising oppts for dig. & on-air sales & their clients 6+ yrs exp. Dig.sales strategy, cross-platform mktg prgms, strong comm skills req. Details: http://careers.own.tv (9/8)

JOB OPENING: SR SALES PLNG ANALYST/WB/NYC: Maint contracts, inventory mgnt, traffic coord, stewardship eval, budget & plan review & approval, rate card dev, wkly rev reports gen, ratings impact. Apply www.warnerbroscareers.com (9/8)

JOB OPENING: DIGITAL AE/CHICAGO: Sell BET Networks suite of dig advertising opportunities within assigned territory to agencies/clients [email protected] (9/8)

JOB OPENING: STORY PRODUCER/NYC: Producer w/ extensive post exp working on Avid in serial documentary or reality TV needed for award-winning doc series WORLD OF JENKS, to start asap. resume to [email protected] (9/8)

JOB OPENING: DIR MKTG/IFC/NY: Stratgize/excute impactfl live evnts/promo campgns/prtnrships-for buzz & rating growth. 8+yr relvnt exp in Tv/Ent indstry Creatve w/attn to detail of devlpmt & preservtn of brand. [email protected] (9/7)

JOB OPENING: POLITICAL SALES OPS SUPERVISOR/DC: Responsible for interviewing/hiring/mngng & conducting training of support staff. BA req’d; 2-3 yrs Operations or Sales Coord exp pref’d. Resume to:  [email protected] (9/7)

JOB OPENING: ACCT DIR /Health Club Media Network/CHI: Drive ad sales for emerging health club ntwrk. Creative media sales professional w/ strong work ethic & est’d agency/client relationships pref’d. Apply: [email protected] (9/7)

JOB OPENING: DIGITAL SALES MGR/KABC-TV/LA: Lead in developing, maintaining and growing revenue for our digital properties. Experience & knowledge of the digital and mobile industries required. Apply at www.ABC7JOBS.com EOE (9/7)

JOB OPENING: ONLINE SALES EXEC/NCC Media/ Dallas: Prospect, dev & close sales for online & Dig Media product lines. 5+ yrs dig media sales exp, w/ part knwlg, affinity & of online & advanced Advrtsng space. Apply: www.nccmedia.com (9/3)

INTERNSHIPS – These positions are for credit only – nobody gets paid here. These ads are always posted for free, and students work for school credit only. For more information on the specs for posting an Internship ad, email Trish at [email protected] .

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: Remote Ops Intern/CBS Sports Network. Participate in &prepare for on-location sports events. Duties incl. operational, creative, &admin. tasks related to delivery of remote broadcasts. Apply: www.cbscorporation.com (9/10)

FALL INTERNSHIPS CREDITS ONLY: Media firm/Beijing: 40 hrs wkly. Unique/exciting media internship overseas.Includes RT flight to Beijing. Fluent Chinese reqd. Fluent English reqd. Apply: [email protected] (9/9)

FALL INTERNSHIPS CREDITS ONLY: AFFILIATE SALES INTERN/CBS Sports Network/NYC: Lead grassroots mktg campaigns; manage inventory & distribution of affiliate premiums; research non-affiliate small systems. Apply: www.cbscorporation.com select CAREERS (9/9)

FALL INTERNSHIPS CREDITS ONLY: CAMPUS MKTG INTERN/CBS Sports Network/NYC: Will assist in campaign mgmt, devise innovative campus/grassroots promos, & utilize social media to network w/ college student. Apply: www.cbscorporation.com select CAREERS (9/9)

FALL INTERNSHIPS CREDITS ONLY: SALES/MARKETING FALL INTERNSHIP/PLUM NTWRK/NYC:Gain practical experience in the communications industry by working with a top-notch sales & marketing team at a multi-platform media company. Resume to [email protected] (9/9)

Laura Del Greco takes on the newly-minted role as VP/Client Solutions for USA TODAY.  Laura is based in New York City and will report to Sandra Micek, SVP/Marketing.  Prior to this appointment, Laura was with Turner Entertainment Sales in the position of VP/Sales Programming Strategy.

Entertainment One (eOne) hired Jon Ferro effective immediately as SVP/US Program Sales where he will supervise all US television, VOD, SVOD and digital sales activities.  Jon will be located at the company’s Los Angeles office and will report to Peter Emerson, President, eOne Television International.

Effective as of yesterday, John Baghdassarian joined the eScapes Network as VP/Distribution and New Business Development.  John will be charged with increasing distribution for the network while based in Los Angeles.

MediaWhiz tapped Ed Kats as President, effective immediately.  MediaWhiz is a unit of the newly established SolutionSet MediaWhiz Partnership.  Based in New York, Ed will report to Zain Raj, President/CEO of the Partnership. 

Canada’s Shaftesbury announced it formed Shaftesbury U.S. concentrating on development for the US market. Beginning this Thursday, Tom Mazza and Maggie Murphy will jointly supervise the new division as Co-Heads.  Tom previously worked as President for Columbia TriStar Network Television while Maggie is a former senior development executive.  Both Tom and Maggie will report to Christina Jennings, Chairman/CEO, Shaftesbury. 

GLR Networks added Pedro Sevcec as Host for a daily news magazine radio show on Radio Caracol Miami.  Pedro will also contribute to the network brand Minuto 60. 

David Coke appointed SVP/Controller of RHI Entertainment where he will be in charge for the execution of monthly financial and management accounts, budgets and forecasts.  David will also be involved with financial controls and processes across the business.  Most recently, David was SVP/Finance and Administration for Crunch, LLC. 

Collins Avenue, co-owned by Content Media Corp promoted Lindsay Schwartz to Director/Development.  Lindsay will work closely with Kamico Drakes and both will report to Mike Aho, VP/Factual.  Lindsay comes to Collins Avenue from Lifetime where she was a producer on the docu-series Dance Moms.

Lori Lung takes on the new position as SVP/Finance and Administration with REELZCHANNEL – TV About Movies.  In her new role, Lori will manage the strategic planning, financial analysis and reporting in addition to human resource activities.

Greg Osborne was elevated to VP/Network Sales, Western Region with Univision Communications Inc. to lead the company’s national advertising sales efforts on the West Coast and to head a team of sales executives based in California, Arizona and New Mexico. Greg begins his new position September 12 and will continue to be based in Los Angeles reporting jointly to Nick Valls and Laura Molen, SVPs/Network Sales.  Greg has been an AE for Univision over the last ten years. 

Island Def Jam Music Group restructured its Promotion Department and in so doing announced four executive changes:

• Todd Glassman named to SVP/Promotion based in New York.
• Christine Chiappetta upped to SVP/Rock Promotion based in Los Angeles.
• Noah Sheer becomes VP/Rhythm Promotion based in Los Angeles.
• Mike Chester advances to VP/Pop Promotion based in New York.

 
London-based international distributor DCD Rights named Michael Jackson as Senior Sales Executive and has elevated Rick Barker to Head/Sales.  Michael previously worked at MoMedia where he was involved in sales and acquisitions for Europe.  Rick has been with the company since 2006 and in his new capacity will oversee the sales team in addition to managing sales in Australia and New Zealand as well as retaining key European and Nordic regions.  Furthermore, Angela Harvey rounds out the sales team working in the area of digital sales as well as non-theatric and airlines.

AETN UK, a joint venture between A+E Networks and BSkyB named Stephen Roberts in the newly-minted role as Head/Programme Scheduling.  AETN UK additionally upped several executives in the Commissioning, Acquisitions, Editorial and Compliance and Research. Stephen, reporting to Adam MacDonald, VP/Programming will head a team of ten programme schedulers for all the company’s channels in the UK and Ireland, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Benelux, Scandinavia and Central and Eastern Europe.  Other promotions include: Rachel Job to Head/Acquisitions and Commissioning, HISTORY and MILITARY HISTORY; Sarah Proctor joins AETN UK as Acquisitions and Commissioning Editor, HISTORY AND MILITARY HISTORY; Koulla Anastasi promoted to Head/Acquisitions and Commissioning, Crime & Investigation Network and BIO; Jinal Patel is now Acquisitions and Commissioning Senior Editor, Crime & Investigation Network and BIO; Michelle Clarke elevated to Acquisitions and Commissioning Coordinator for all channels; Emma Beaumont promoted to Head/Editorial and Compliance and she manages Sebrina Zeki who was added as Editorial and Compliance Producer and Gareth Moore and Dawn Griffiths, Editorial and Compliance Assistants. Rosie Smyth-Tyrrell heads the Research team as Research Manager which includes Ruth Bonner, Research Executive.

Carlos Baez named as Senior Director/Affiliate Sales with WFN: World Fishing Network.  Carlos formerly was with A&E Networks for 15 years most recently as VP/Distribution for all A&E Networks’ standard-def and hi-def services and distribution of content on non-linear platforms.  At WFN, Carlos will report to Sean Luxton, SVP/Affiliate and Content Distribution in the network’s Denver office.  Carlos will be based in Atlanta.

Bruce Feldman, a veteran journalist and New York Times author was tapped by CBS to cover college football.  Previously, Bruce was with ESPN for 17 years.  Now at CBS, he will write for CBSSports.com and will report college football for all CBS platforms. 

Later — John
 John Cox for Cynopsis: Classified Advantage
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09.06.11

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