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UP Entertainment, home to UPtv, UP Faith & Family and AspireTV, is the destination for positive and authentic storytelling that is relevant to each network’s audience. UPtv, the trusted network for uplifting entertainment, offers exclusive premiere movies, uplifting theatricals and beloved series. UP Faith & Family, America’s favorite streaming service for families, gives instant access to the best in family and faith-friendly entertainment anytime, anywhere, and AspireTV is the leading network for Black and urban lifestyle programming.

Who you are

You are a hands-on, “roll-up-the-sleeves” kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment.  You are proactive, great at building relationships, have a strong attention to detail and great follow through.  You work quickly and efficiently in a team environment.

What you will do

The Sales Assistant is an entry level position with growth potential on our Ad Sales team.  In this role, you will provide full support to, and manage day-to-day maintenance of all accounts for, the Ad Sales team by performing the essential duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain agency accounts including upfront and scatter order entry, inventory moves, and product allocations and Electronic Data Interchange, flowcharts, change notices, handling program changes, booking billboards for marketing sponsorships.
• Assist Account Executives, Sales Planner and Pricing Inventory in managing day-to-day Ad sales responsibilities including editing PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets.
• Communicate daily with Traffic Department to ensure proper booking of all components of deals.
• Create and maintain quarterly flighting grid.
• Perform weekly dollars checks, preemptions.
• Work with agency buyers on a daily basis to maintain integrity of media buy.
• Compile information for Sales team (i.e. marketplace data, account overview documents, special projects, etc.).

·       Perform other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned.

The Director, Brand Marketing is responsible for working with the VP, Brand Marketing on the strategy, development and management of consumer marketing initiatives for Crown Media Family Networks including paid advertising efforts, email marketing, promotional partnerships, synergy initiatives, sweepstakes & contests, experiential events, and other projects that create awareness and engagement in support of our key business priorities. This role entails management of external media, creative, and promotional agencies, collaboration across multiple departments, budget management and supervision of the Manager, Brand Marketing.

Essential Functions

• Spearhead the strategy & development of consumer marketing initiatives for CMFN, developing innovative & impactful multi-platform campaigns that effectively reach our target audience to create awareness, drive engagement and build our brand extensions.
• Work with internal and external creative teams to develop best-in-class tactics that strategically align with media vehicles & further our marketing communication goals.
• Manage the creative brief development process from start to finish including reading scripts, identifying key strategic insights and writing strategic briefs to create impactful 360-degree campaigns & ensure cross-departmental alignment.
• Develop the overall email and mobile app communication strategy, supervising execution of multiple campaigns to drive acquisition, retention and re-acquisition for Hallmark Movies Now, constantly optimizing and refining communications across the consumer lifecycle.
• Lead complex targeting and personalization strategies for our SVOD initiatives to deliver the right message to the right consumer at the right time to drive free trial sign-ups, engage current subscribers and reduce churn.
• Develop internal and external partnership marketing initiatives to secure earned media impressions around key business priorities. Manage ideation, negotiation, campaign development, execution and program evaluation.
• Conduct partner outreach across multiple categories such as retail, packaged goods, travel, music, and publishing with the goal of developing organic partnerships that extend our franchises, drive business goals and build consumer affinity for our brands.
• Work in conjunction with the research team to use data and analytics to maximize ROI and inform future advertising and partnership strategy across multiple platforms.
• Oversee marketing budget including monthly/annual planning and reporting.

The Manager, Brand Marketing is responsible for working with the Director, Brand Marketing, and the entire Brand Marketing team on the development and management of consumer marketing initiatives for Crown Media Family Networks including paid advertising, email marketing, promotional partnerships, synergy initiatives, sweepstakes & contests, experiential events, and other priorities that create awareness and engagement in support of our key business objectives.

Essential Functions

• Manage the development of consumer marketing tactics across all areas including paid media, synergy partnerships, events, sweepstakes and promotional partnerships. Initiate creative requests, route for approvals, manage revisions and ensure on-time completion and delivery.
• Serve as the key liaison with digital media and creative agencies & platform partners to ensure flawless execution of digital campaigns including daily communication around performance to ensure optimization.
• Manage the trafficking process including ISCI code assignments, traffic instructions and review of all deliverables to ensure adherence to creative and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain the email editorial calendar and produce impactful marketing emails, collaborating across multiple teams to highlight business priorities and achieve campaign goals around acquisition, retention and engagement.
• Ideate and implement A/B and multi-variant tests to inform email strategy around subject lines, send time, click-thru, cadence, drip campaigns, etc. Analyze KPIs on an ongoing basis and serve as key point of contact with our email service providers
• Participate in the creative brief process, reading scripts, identifying key promotable hooks, collaborating with programming and writing briefs to align departments around key strategies
• Develop sweepstakes campaigns aligned with business priorities to drive awareness, engagement, email sign-up, and website traffic. Manage process from inception to completion including budget, concept development, creative requests, approvals, administration & fulfillment and ROI analysis.
• Build relationships with key synergy partners to understand existing opportunities & pitch new ideas with the goal of securing earned media impressions for CMFN linear, digital and SVOD priorities.
• Manage process for assigning and approving weekly tactics related to marketing initiatives for our SVOD service, Hallmark Movies Now.
• Create internal presentations and recap decks as needed.

This position is responsible for the coaching and development of a team of call center representatives in a fast-paced, dynamic call center environment. This supervisor is responsible for leading and providing feedback to aid representatives in accomplishing their key measures of success, including all activities that contribute to ensuring customers receive effortless and world class service .

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to the Company vision of being the industry leader in customer service through quality, commitment, courtesy and teamwork. 
 
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer and employee experience.
 
Effectively lead a team of representatives utilizing supervisory skills including, but not limited to, time management, planning, communication and coaching skills.
 
Monitor individual and team performance to ensure performance and quality standards are met or exceeded.
 
Assist team with escalated customer issues.
 
Ensure departmental standards regarding customer experience are met by regularly monitoring calls and performance metrics to provide feedback or coaching.
 
Establish and maintain interdepartmental relationships to ensure alignment on all business initiatives.
 
Develop staff to be more effective in their roles by providing on-going coaching and on-the-job training.
 
Handle department personnel issues including performance reviews, counseling and progressive disciplinary actions as needed
 
Ensure Kronos payroll system is properly accounted for and accurately updated for team.
 
Motivate and inspire others to action utilizing effective leadership skills including problem solving, team development.
 
Performs other duties as requested by management.

Entertainment, media and corporate-focused, boutique Venice, CA communications agency seeks motivated, detail-oriented and ambitious multi-tasker for assistant/coordinator position.

Job will support agency president and senior team. Looking for client service-oriented team players with passion for creative content and the media industry.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

        Handling phones, managing schedules/meetings with clients, industry executives and press, and all other general office administrative duties

• Maintaining media/contact databases
• Executing media and other research
• Supporting agency president as needed
• Writing skills and PR background a plus

FOX Sports is looking for a Manager of Integrated Media to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. The role of the FOX Sports Media team is to find unique and effective ways through paid media and partnerships to promote the best properties under the FOX Sports umbrella including the NFL, World Cup, College Football/Basketball, PBC Pay-Per-Views, MLB, WWE, NASCAR, Studio Programming and more.  As the Manager of Integrated Media, you will work closely with the media AOR and our digital creative agency, as well as internal teams within the Marketing Department and cross-departmentally with the Digital, Social, Growth Marketing, and Research teams.  You will understand how to bring creative ideas to life that are grounded in strategy and insights that will ultimately result in an increase in viewership and awareness. This position will report to the Vice President, Integrated Media & Brand Marketing, and collaborate with others within the department.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage multiple aspects of paid campaigns with an agency from strategy to planning and execution, across traditional and non-traditional media platforms
• Assist in monitoring and reporting on paid Digital, Programmatic, Search, and Social performance, providing an active voice communicating optimization opportunities and challenges
• Partner with brand and creative teams to ensure all creative needs for media planning are met; provide regular feedback on creative performance and learnings
• Work as a liaison between key internal departments (Creative, Digital/Social, Operations, Production, Affiliate, Brand) and media agency/vendors
• Collaborate with FOX Sports internal owned-media teams to provide strategies and assets regularly for them to incorporate into their channels
• Manage day-to-day of tactical media plan activation, including the communication and implementation of specs, production schedules and delivery deadlines
• Serve as a digital expert staying in front of industry trends and educating other teams within the Marketing Department

INSP – Who we are

By any standard, INSP is one of today’s most successful cable networks. The INSP linear network provides a trusted viewing experience with a lineup of acquired timeless and popular classic Westerns along with branded originals. INSP features stories of action and adventure showcasing everyday heroes and developing new heroes with originals.

INSP consistently is among today’s highest-rated cable nets, with higher ratings than most high-profile nets. In January 2021 INSP ranked 11th among all Nielsen-rated nets in C3 24/7 HH ratings. INSP is viewed by more than 47 million HH a year. Attracting a loyal audience, INSP consistently ranks among the leaders in total time viewers spend watching.

The INSP audience continues to grow. INSP experienced 6 straight years with year-over-year ratings increases (2014-2020). We are the only network with this record of consistent growth. In 2020 we had the highest ratings of any year in our history. We set new records for viewing in a month in February 2021, breaking the record just set in January.

INSP is available in every market and is available nationwide to more than 68M households via Dish Network, DirecTV, Verizon FiOS, AT&T U-verse and more than 2,800 cable systems.

INSP also is an entertainment company that creates, acquires, and distributes premium and popular content across platforms from a diverse array of studios and with a staff of talented producers and storytellers

If you want to join a collaborative, talented team, committed to excellence, this is the place for you.

SUMMARY/POSITION OVERVIEW

The VP, Content Acquisitions plays a key leadership role in content-licensing efforts for the ad-supported linear network and digital platform. Working closely with the SVP of Programming as the top-level position, this role has full accountability for the task of acquiring quality, branded content with the skills and experience to conduct complex, high profile negotiations that supports strategic scheduling strategies that will maximize ratings and revenue potential in all dayparts. The VP must set an example of working effectively and respectfully with colleagues at all levels.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

            Acquisitions:

• Takes the lead on high level negotiations with studios and independent content providers.
• Initiates and establishes strategic relationships with studios and major content distributors to achieve and expand our programming content and (distribution) goals across multiple platforms.
• Leads a research team to track and evaluate potential content opportunities to drive scheduling strategies.
• Oversees the creative packaging, TV formatting and overall processing of all content for linear and distribution, reviews and coordinates contract preparations between Legal Affairs, SVP of Programming and Content Title Management.
• Directs subordinates who oversee assigned program acquisitions and scheduling activities.
• Translates corporate programming strategies into short-term and long-term acquisitions.
• This role requires a high level of collaboration across many internal teams: Coordinate programming strategies with multiple internal departments such as Research, Content Title Management, Scheduling, Ad Sales, Finance, Marketing, Legal & Business Affairs, Network Operations and external content providers.
• Responsible for preparing all associated annual budgets and monthly budget analysis.
• Oversees content screening for branding, reformatting, evaluation and analysis.
• Studies ratings and lagging indicators.
• Attends Markets, Programming Conventions and Festivals as requested with a special emphasis on seeking out new content, distributor relationships and producers.
• Develops support materials and communications such as fact sheets and detailed program descriptions. Creates tracking status reports and presentations for meetings and management.

Network Scheduling

• Implements and oversees the scheduling strategies (“Flights”) for all movie program content – working closely with SVP of Programming and Director of Scheduling.
• Oversees distribution of programming information and communication to Network’s internal departments including: Research, Legal & Business Affairs, Finance, Communications & Marketing.

Budgets/ Financials:

• Works with SVP of Programming, Finance, Legal and Network Management in preparation of annual Programming Acquisitions budget.
• Oversees the set up and monitoring of payment schedules for Acquired content.
• Assists in monitoring Monthly Budget Reports, As Runs and Financials.

CoinDesk is the leading digital media, events and research company in the rapidly growing world of cryptocurrency and digital assets. We strive to be the preeminent media platform covering the global financial system’s transformation and to serve the information needs of the next generation of global investing.

The team of subject matter experts at CoinDesk delivers reliable and relevant content to both individuals and businesses, enabling them to make impactful decisions and stay current on this evolving industry.

CoinDesk is a fast-growing company with incredible ambition. Our global presence has grown exponentially through top-quality journalism and event production, creating a community with millions of members. We are all excited to continue on this journey and take pride in the opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’re looking for people willing to take on new challenges and immerse themselves  in a world of intelligent, forward-thinking and fun humans.

The Position:

CoinDesk, the global leader in crypto and blockchain news, seeks a versatile Social Media Editor to extend our brand voice on off-platform channels as the company seeks to reach and engage deeply with new and loyal audiences.

The Social Media Editor is a deft multitasker who interacts with video, podcast, events, newsroom, research, newsletter and marketing operations to strategize, execute and supervise day-to-day posting and special project promotion on social platforms.

The Social Media Editor serves an important role as the gateway between content and audience, and has a special focus on building off-site content strategies to engage and retain an audience new to digital assets as well as seasoned veterans to the space. Beyond having working knowledge of the fundamentals of tech, finance or cryptocurrency (preferably all), the right candidate has proven experience breaking down technical concepts, in making them accessible and enjoyable to consume, and in using them to generate conversation, engagement and organic community expansion. 

The Social Media Editor is a proven self-starter with a creative approach to social content strategy. They write and edit quickly, cleanly and succinctly, and they must be a master of shaping copy and social-native content to match the voice of different social networks. They also need to be a strong collaborator, working virtually in real-time with a distributed editorial team to take hold of relevant social conversations, all while keeping strong journalistic ethics and standards.

The Social Media Editor must also be flexible enough to manage some promotional activities across other products, and to write on-site copy to promote special projects. A well-rounded toolkit of multimedia, design, data charting and live coverage is a plus.

The Social Media Editor plays an integral role in broader audience strategy. This individual must be comfortable with analytics, have an understanding of how to measure success (both broadly and on a project basis) and embrace experimentation. They are experienced with identifying opportunities within social media trends to inform editorial strategy.

We understand that not all candidates possess every single attribute and requirement listed; we’re looking for a well-rounded candidate who isn’t afraid to learn new skills and concepts from executing a viral TikTok video strategy to breaking down the newest trends in decentralized finance.

The Social Media Editor reports to the Associate Director, Audience Strategy.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your experience with digital finance news and social media engagement and your interest in joining CoinDesk’s mission.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a unique, authoritative voice for CoinDesk products off-site that builds trust, piques interest and engages new and loyal audiences
• Execute daily social media posts, including written copy, designs and multimedia, and edit or oversee production of social media copy across newsroom, TV, podcasts, research, events and data (i.e. indices)
• Produce, edit and publish social video, graphics and text content for CoinDesk TV coverage
• Handle promotion and recirculation of CoinDesk TV video clips and segments on social media including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram; retweet guests of CoinDesk TV, podcasts and events, including monitoring their profiles to retweet relevant comments and coming up with creative ways to provoke social media conversation
• Measure and report social media performance to optimize sharing strategies and provide guidance to stakeholders to improve engagement
• Quickly respond to news with social-native content, amplifying important stories with multimedia, graphics, live tweeting, tweet threads or other social tools
• Collaborate with marketing team to promote special projects, major events, sponsored webinars, new products and other diverse initiatives
• Work with Learn Editor to develop a social strategy around CoinDesk’s educational content that appeals to an audience new to crypto
• Develop and implement strategies to promote ongoing editorial franchises, including newsletters, podcasts and shows
• Work across editorial, multimedia, events and other teams to develop and execute social strategies from news content to longer campaigns
• Research competitors and deliver recommendations to help inform social media strategy
• Explore, leverage and experiment with untapped social platforms and tools to reach new audiences 
• Moderate social media comments and messages, identifying opportunities to engage directly with users on behalf of the CoinDesk brand, especially on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram

Family Entertainment Television (FETV), in New York, NY is looking for an experienced media Executive Assistant who is creative, optimistic and looking to be a part of an extraordinary company.

The Executive Assistant will assist the Executive Vice President with day to day activities and projects which impact overall New York operations; and provide support to the NY office as assigned by the EVP for a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities include:

1. Act as liaison between Executives and a wide array of internal and external contacts.
2. Screen and direct phone calls, draft and distribute correspondence as needed.
3. Schedule meetings.
4. Arrange travel schedule and organize travel arrangements with the travel department on behalf of EVP and other NY executives.
5. Manage office supply closet and kitchen with updates and overall cleanliness
6. Prepare expense reports for EVP, SVP and occasionally other NY sales executives.
7. Update regular reports as needed.
8. Process invoices.
9. Create and maintain Sales correspondence list.
10. Create and maintain Sales Policies and Procedures documents.
11. Schedule meetings and update/maintain upfront calendar.
12. Assist NY executives with special events/meeting set ups, preparing supplies, food orders and special items as needed.
13. Conduct research, prepare documents and gather information for correspondence and meetings.
14. Maintain the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.
15. Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.