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We are looking for an organized, technically savvy, creative individual to lead and oversee our Digital Ministry Production Team. Our vision is to reach, disciple and mobilize more people than ever through a state-of-the-art Digital Ministry and this role is key in helping lead and execute those efforts.

In this role you will lead a dedicated team of individuals committed to delivering engaging, creative, and God-honoring digital worship experiences that proclaim the message of the Gospel. You should have experience producing video content, executing video shoots, directing on camera presenters/talent, and post-production editing.

This a full-time, exempt role reporting directly to the Pastor of Digital Ministry. The position will include evenings, nights and weekends as needed.

Meet Grace Chapel

Grace Chapel is a non-denominational, multicultural church that welcomes everyone, no matter your faith background or where you are on your spiritual journey. Our mission is simple – discovering life with God for the good of the world. We are fully committed and passionate about helping people find and follow Jesus. We believe that life with God doesn’t just make our lives better; it makes us better for the world around us.

We’ve been around for quite a while – since 1948 in fact, when four families in Lexington, Massachusetts met weekly in a home for a time of worship, Bible study, and prayer. These families had a heart and vision for reaching and serving people in the growing suburbs of Boston. Incorporating in 1956, we’ve since grown from a few dozen people in a rented space to 4,000 people coming together for Sunday services and midweek, in-person programs across five campuses (Lexington, Wilmington, Watertown, East Lexington, and Foxboro, MA) and now an online campus. Our worship services are casual, innovative, contemporary, and upbeat and we offer great Sunday morning programs for kids and teens at all our locations. Learn more about Grace and our mission, vision and values on our website at www.grace.org.

The Role Will

In this role you will be responsible for leading the Production Team. Working collaboratively as a member of the Digital Ministry Team, with oversight by the Pastor of Digital Ministry, you will creatively plan, execute, and produce content that meets the strategic goals of our Digital Ministry.

Storytelling:  You are passionate about telling God’s story in creative ways that reach a digital audience. You will be producing content ranging from our weekly services, to content for marketing and outreach, training materials and special projects.

Directing, Filming and Editing:  You will supervise and provide hands-on execution of videography, photography, and post-production processes, including but not limited to setting up multi-camera shoots both live and EFP.

Operational Oversight:  You will lead and manage the production team, inclusive of videographers, editors and designers that are both staff and contracted freelancers. This includes oversight of pre, post and on-site production processes. It also includes ensuring all equipment, crews, and production setups are ready for the arrival of talent; oversight of post-production editing, including hands-on work; and final deliverables for video projects.

Supervise and Coach:  As the team leader you are responsible for the growth and execution of your team. You will coach, mentor, and communicate up, lateral and down in planning productions, during and after shoots, and will help organize/lead postmortems on how to make improvements. This includes taking and giving constructive feedback and coaching to staff and volunteers. This also includes planning and leading regular training on videography, editing and production planning.

We are looking for a talented creative producer / editor with a dedication to style and story to join our Rockbot team. The Video Editor / Producer will be responsible for cutting trailers, TV campaigns, digital spots and campaigns, special content and in-house reels for the Rockbot TV service.

The editor needs to be able to make producer decisions with creativity and decisiveness while paying special attention to sensitive content and viewing audiences.

Primary responsibilities will be to edit daily episodes, promos, long-form programs and ensure timely delivery of finished episodes that align with the goals, brand voice, and creative vision for specific out-of-home media networks.

The Video Editor / Producer will report to the Director of Visual Solutions, taking ownership when needed, while remaining flexible to iteration and collaboration from the team. Rockbot is fully remote through September 2021. Ultimately, the position can be located in either our Oakland or Detroit offices. Remote candidates will also be considered.

Requested Materials

Please provide samples of work that demonstrate creative editorial with strong music, sound design, and graphic sensibilities. Include samples of multi-cam editing if available. We will not consider any resumes without provided sample work.

Core Responsibilities

• Passion for creating/editing/producing video content for target audiences
• Efficient Multi-cam editor (able to sync clips and cut)
• Strong ability to maintain production standards and efficiency
• Meticulous attention to quality, detail and project organization
• Great working knowledge of finishing, formats, frame rates and codecs
• Must be accountable for deliverables and timelines
• Have great attention to detail and organizational skills

Rockbot is looking for a Director, Ad Operations to join our rapidly growing team. Rockbot is a leading, ad-supported streaming TV service for the out-of-home market. We are bringing the streaming TV revolution to brick and mortar businesses including bars, restaurants, gyms, colleges, and more.

This position will be responsible for managing the ad operations in ensuring the smooth set up, launch, testing and roll out of partners internally and on programmatic platforms. Partners include content providers, OEM manufacturers, and programmatic platforms. This position will support all facets of ad operations from on-boarding to set up to testing to reporting and optimizations. This person will work closely with the Rockbot product team on new ad serving code rollout, deployment of new features and services on devices, channel and OEM partners.

You must have a background demonstrating strong organizational and prioritization skills. Experience with CTV / OTT serving technology and programmatic platforms is required. Rockbot is fully remote through September 2021. Ultimately, the position can be located in either our Oakland or Detroit offices. Remote candidates will also be considered.

Core Responsibilities:

• Work to structure the optimal workflow between different platforms and systems in the ad serving ecosystem (SSAI, HLS, ad server, programmatic platforms, DSP, SSP)
• Ownership of all supply related set up, configuration, trafficking and troubleshooting across multiple ad serving systems.
• Working closely with product on new ad code rollout and deployments across devices, channels and OEMs
• Collect best practices and requirements monitoring key value parameters to ensure highest adoption of targeting across partners and data is being properly passed to/from platforms
• Collaborating with content operations team to ensure tags are working properly when launching new channels
• Monitoring ad yield & inventory quality to identify areas of improvement
• Prioritize work understanding inbound requests and upcoming deadlines across the business.
• Work alongside and support the content management team to ensure timely delivery of assets across syndicated publishers.
• Execute ad-hoc troubleshooting requests from both internal and external partners.
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure video ads are being properly delivered without any latency or reporting discrepancies between parties.
• Support the onboarding team to ensure all steps are accurately documented and communicated to each partner.
• Create best practices in the department to scale the on-boarding, testing and deployment of channel partners

The VP, Consumer Insights will lead a team of researchers, serving as ‘the voice of the consumer’ and a trusted advisor and thought partner to Crown’s Global Brand Group and Brand Strategy.  The VP will bring a strategic perspective on the changing television landscape and its impact on consumer behavior, as well as a drive for ‘insights to action,’ rooted in deep and holistic expertise around viewing behaviors and trends based on both primary and secondary data analyses.  This position reports to the EVP, Consumer Insights, Strategy and Analytics and will work collaboratively across the entire team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Duties and responsibilities)

• Will be an indispensable partner to brand leadership by providing a strong, objective perspective on the voice of the consumer, and by identifying and prioritizing opportunities related to brand strategy, marketing, creative and brand execution.
• Lead a team that designs, coordinates, and executes qualitative and quantitative consumer research projects; connects the dots to generate strategic actionable insights that are grounded in consumer knowledge and guided by a broader understanding of business context and implications.
• Analyze behavioral and/or third-party data to provide insights supporting business decisions and tracking performance.
• Conceive and implement new ways to connect and visualize primary data, business data and/or syndicated information to support strategic initiatives.
• Integrate primary and secondary research with business data to uncover compelling insights and deliver impactful recommendations.
• Collaborate and partner with other members of the Consumer Insights, Strategy and Analytics team to address business initiatives.
• Builds and enhances high level internal and external relationships. 
• Oversees professional development for research talent, inspire growth by mentoring all staff members.

The Vice President, Public Relations conceives, plans, and directs the full scope of TV One and CLEO TV (“TV One Networks”) communications and public relations strategies, including corporate communications, program publicity, media relations, public affairs, talent relations, social media initiatives, viewer services, and investor relations. This position is responsible for working with senior management to develop positive messaging priorities about the company and its activity and securing placement of that messaging appropriate consumer, trade, business, and new media outlets. This position oversees the development and implementation of publicity and communications strategies that utilize all media platforms and outlets – including traditional print, electronic and new media -as appropriate, to increase the external awareness and positive profile of the company and the activity across all of its departments and businesses.

In addition, this position is responsible for assisting and directing senior executives in all media relations interface and activity, and in securing participation in industry events, as appropriate. This position also serves as the primary spokesperson and chief contact for all media on behalf of both networks and its activity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Be a trusted advisor to the President and senior executives in matters relating to public relations guidance and direction.
  • Provides strategic direction, guidance, and input in primary areas of the department’s responsibility including program publicity, corporate relations, public relations, talent relations, public affairs, social media initiatives, and viewer services.
  • Identify and develop strong relationships within the cable/TV public relations community (consumer, business, and trade) and related agencies.
  • Oversee the department’s operating budget in conjunction with Finance.
  • Lead and build best in class team and support the development of hired professionals.
  • Provides strategic guidance and tactical assistance to executives in preparation for media events and interviews.
  • Serves as a key interface with other department leaders to determine the best strategies for print and electronic media management.
  • Consults with senior management to maximize the potential of TV One Networks’ programming performance and operation as well as for the development of new business opportunities.
  • Serves as primary spokesperson for the network in print and electronic media representations and at public affairs activities and on public relations issues.
  • Oversees and maximizes corporate involvement in related trade shows, industry and civic organizations, and industry functions.
  • Foster and manage relationships with all internal departments.
  • Consults with senior leadership to develop and execute strategies for increasing the profile and perception of the Company – including its executives, programming, talent, and public affairs activities – within the media, industry, government, and other pertinent public constituents.

• Determines and/or creates opportunities to increase Company’s profile through participation in key media coverage, industry functions, press conferences, media, and civic screenings, and public affairs activities.
• Ensures that the department provides thorough and current information regarding Company and related operations and programming to outside constituents in a timely and appropriate manner.

The Director, Public Relations, is critical to the success of the network and network brand image.  This position strategizes and implements publicity plans that generate positive trade press and consumer coverage of the network and its assets. A seasoned publicist with a minimum of eight years experience managing and executing all business and trade publicity is desired:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Work closely with VP on developing PR strategy and campaign plans
  • Generate publicity for network programming and branding in consumer, business, and trade press specifically:
  • This position will establish and maintain project budgets and timelines, oversee the creation of all press materials, including press kits, electronic press kits, and photography, will schedule and cover talent and executive interviews and oversee unit publicity and photography

• Generate all press materials, including releases, bios captions, talking points, pitch letters, and correspondence
• Maintain and track related budgets
• Contribute to the overall communications efforts, working directly with colleagues across the Ad & Affiliate Sales, Digital Media, Information Technology, and Marketing & Creative Services.

This position manages the On-air Program Log construction process; the playlist delivery to Master Control and the reconciliation of such logs for TV One/Cleo TV.  The On-air Program Log is executed by Master Control in the daily operation of the Network and contains all programs, commercial and promotional content.

This role is responsible for copy insertion. The primary emphasis is on copy maintenance and direct communication with advertising agencies, sales coordinators, and planners, as well as Commercial Operations Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Prepare and update the daily assigned program log for TV One or Cleo TV.
  • Manage the placement of key clients by using detailed instructions to ensure correct placement as ordered by the Advertising Sales team
  • Work with Advertising Sales department to assist in placing of spots when necessary.  Make decisions and or escalate concerns regarding such placement of spots in excess of normally agreed-upon capacities.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for the promotions department, programming department, and network origination facility for content placement and the implementation of any changes to the on-air log assuring that each day’s log is successfully transmitted to the uplink facility.
  • Create detailed reports about daily and cumulative spot counts to provide sales with the proper tools to hit budget yet adhere to affiliate guidelines.
  • Maintain and adjust program formats as required and communicate with sales and promotions during special events to assure new formats are built to meet sales initiatives.
  • Insert/edit and check secondary events within the log for accuracy.
  • Manage the delivery and arrival of commercial content working closely with the Manager of Comm. Ops to resolve conflicting traffic instructions.
  • Oversee maintenance of E-faxes and storage of client files.
  • Responsible for entering original account data and revisions into the traffic system.
  • Ensure quality assurance of commercial copy, billboards & added value elements. Work closely with Comm. Ops co-workers, and sales coordinators to assure accuracy and continuity.
  • Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at advertising agencies.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Ad Agencies and communicate any discrepancies to the Director or Manager of Comm. Ops who will coordinate with Ad Sales Management to resolve copy issues such as last-minute changes.

• Daily copy checking of assigned coordinator.
• Abide by operational deadlines.
• Offer recommendations and identify resources that could optimize traffic functions, policies, and procedures.
• Assists with daily planning and other duties as assigned
• Responsible for learning cross-departmental roles (i.e. added value elements, and other coordinator accounts) and successfully provide assistance as needed.

This position serves as the primary contact for handling the direct communication with advertising agencies regarding the logistics of commercial scheduling for TV One and CLEO TV.  This position has a strong emphasis on customer service.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with account executives and sales planners utilizing internal computer system to fulfill sales orders through the execution of client schedules.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for ad agencies and TV One to resolve discrepancies, schedule changes and distribute post and pre-logs.
• Liaison between accounts receivable department and agencies to secure past due invoice payment
• Provide weekly unit rate reports and maintain various DR reports utilized to maximize efficiency and revenue.
• Other tasks as needed.

The Direct Response Account Executive is responsible for achieving advertising revenue targets through direct sales in assigned territories.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out the entire sales process from initial contact to deal close.
• Build and maintain exceptional relationships with advertisers and agencies by communicating TV One and CLEO TV Network’s values and brand strength.
• Actively prospect for sales opportunities across all TV One and CLEO TV Linear and Advanced TV platforms; including VOD, FEP, TV One/CLEO TV Apps.
• Create compelling presentations that convey the benefits and features of TV One and CLEO TV’s programming and viewing audience.
• Proactively keep clients informed of the status of schedules such as potential clearance issues, rates, and marketplace conditions.
• Make in-person visits to agencies/clients per management’s direction.
• Generate revenue through new account development and growing existing accounts.
• Respond to requests for proposals.
• Implement approved advertising sales strategies set forth by sales management.
• Monitor trends in African-American consumption practices that may impact the overall business.
• Remain up to date with client strategies and campaigns.
• Partner with research to provide clients with syndicated and proprietary data that will aid in maintaining current business and securing new business.
• Remain current with competitive networks.
• Collaborate with the Integrated Marketing division when appropriate to develop and pitch cross-platform campaigns.
• Stay current with TV One and CLEO TV’s rating performance and programming by partnering with the research department.