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Media Executive Consultant

January 13, 2021

ARound Robin
Capitol Heights MD

ARound Robin Production Company is looking for a media executive consultant who can connect a content creators with distribution partners. Will be tasked with consulting production company on strategy of selling content (specials and docu-series) through multiple media, including broadcast, radio and online platforms.
- Category: Media Strategy and Planning
- East Coast
ARound Robin Production Company is looking for a media executive consultant who can connect a content creators with distribution partners. Will be tasked with consulting production company on strategy of selling content (specials and docu-series) through multiple media, including broadcast, radio and online platforms.
Must have experience in:
- Broadcasting/traditional and digital media
- Distribution/distribution strategy
- Public/private funding sectors
- Content strategy
- Regulatory policy
- Marketing and communications
Capitol Heights

MD

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Robin@aroundrobin.com
Associate Director, Ad Sales Research, Insights and Innovation

January 5, 2021

The Weather Group and Entertainment Studios

The Weather Channel television network is the most trusted TV news network in America, leading the industry with innovative weather storytelling, first-class storm coverage and localized weather information. For more than 30 years, The Weather Channel television network has inspired viewers to explore, investigate and appreciate the experience of weather in all its forms. The [...]
- Category: Sales
- East Coast
The Weather Channel television network is the most trusted TV news network in America, leading the industry with innovative weather storytelling, first-class storm coverage and localized weather information. For more than 30 years, The Weather Channel television network has inspired viewers to explore, investigate and appreciate the experience of weather in all its forms. The Weather Group (parent company of The Weather Channel) has introduced new streaming and social platforms Local Now and Pattrn, which draw upon the trusted heritage to reach new consumers in the rapidly changing media landscape.

Founded by Byron Allen in 1993, Entertainment Studios is a fully integrated global media production and distribution company with 7 cable television networks, dozens of first-run syndicated shows, digital media theGrio, a film distribution company, and more to come. With the recent acquisition of numerous local TV stations, OTA networks and The Weather Group, Entertainment Studios continues to aggressively grow, bringing an impressive portfolio of media properties to advertising partners.

We’re always looking for new talent to keep us on top—like someone incredible to fill the job listed here.

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Ad Sales Research, Insights and Innovation will be responsible for understanding the audiences of Weather Group media properties, The Weather Channel, Local Now and Pattrn, and asserting the value to national advertisers. This all-purpose role encompasses marketplace positioning, driving custom research studies, developing audience estimates, proactively providing account research support, and moving our video channels into data-driven, innovative TV marketplaces. This position will report to the Director, Strategic Insights.

Duties and Responsibilities

Some specifics:
- Create effective sales positioning that differentiates Weather Group portfolio in the marketplace. In partnership with TWG ad sales and Strategic Insights leadership, develop a strategic plan to leverage research and insights that drive winning go to market strategies for the company.
- Provide proactive category and account-specific insights to drive strategy, influence customers and win business.
- Track and inform sales team on media competitors, key ad category trends and industry innovation on a regular basis
- Develop upfront and scatter audience estimates, as well as storm estimates, that provide the foundation for revenue achievement and supports on-going inventory optimization
- Interface with key stakeholders across TWG/Allen Media on cross platform media viewing and consumer trends
- Lead data-driven advertising innovations including advanced TV and addressability with best-in-class partners to create new premium revenue streams
- Lead company engagement with Nielsen and other measurement companies to pace with industry trends and seek ad measurement solutions that drive revenue
- Develop research plan to render case studies that show proof of effectiveness for marketing partnerships
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 8-10 years’ experience in TV, Digital and Social media research and/or emerging media, in network ad sales environment
- Knowledge of media metrics & industry landscape; including television, digital, social and cross-media
- Candidate should have a proven track record of successfully project managing various measurement and analytics opportunities from ideation to final deliverable
- Proven experience in sales driven research and ability to translate complex stories into succinct storylines
- Passion for market driven insights that are reshaping the media and advertising industries
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with data collection and usage practices within media (TV, digital, mobile, OTT/CTV) as well as with emerging data driven advertising initiatives such as linear addressability, advanced TV targeting, attribution and optimization
- Strong computer skills; Excel, Word and PowerPoint a must
- An understanding that the role encompasses high level thought leadership and the willingness to implement all aspects of the ad sales research role
- Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills required. Proven ability to function effectively in a fast moving, matrixed environment
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be willing to work in New York, NY
- Willingness to travel
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be 18 years or older
Desired Characteristics
- Linear, digital & social experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a linear ad sales environment
- Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Ideal candidate will have strong hands-on working knowledge and experience with a variety of TV, digital & social syndicated reporting databases and software such as Nielsen NPower, comScore/Rentrak, Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, Snapchat Analytics, MRI
- Knowledge of digital measurement metrics (impressions, CTR, VCR) and application
- Understanding of tagging (SDK implementation, attribution and effectiveness studies) to help measurement strategies for internal and external clients.
- Ability to apply multiple data sets for positioning and storytelling
- Solutions driven, proactive and able to work independently
- Knowledge of campaign effectiveness, primary research methodologies and approaches
- Knowledge of data visualization tools i.e. Looker, Tableau a plus
Atlanta

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esports coordinator

May 5, 2020

Syracuse University
Syracuse NY

Job Description CURRENTLY ON PAUSE – your application will remain on file The Coordinator for esports reports to the Assistant Director for esports and assists with the daily operations of the Barnes Center at The Arch – Recreation esports facility, programs, special events and student personnel. This position has personnel management responsibilities that include assisting with the training, [...]
- Category: esports
- East Coast
Job Description

CURRENTLY ON PAUSE – your application will remain on file

The Coordinator for esports reports to the Assistant Director for esports and assists with the daily operations of the Barnes Center at The Arch – Recreation esports facility, programs, special events and student personnel. This position has personnel management responsibilities that include assisting with the training, development and supervision of 20 student staff members. This position will provide a diverse array of esports programming that will attract participation from a broad spectrum of students. The Program Coordinator for esports assists with the daily operations of the esports room, tournament organization, special events, weekend and late night programming. Position works cooperatively with other SU departments and student organizations on campus to facilitate esports activities and programming.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in recreation, sports management, computer science or other relevant field required, Master’s degree preferred.

Experience training and supervising student staff utilizing best practices for customer service.

Relevant experience with esports gaming.

Variable work schedule. Evening and weekend work required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, proficient computer skills, ability to use sound management principles, and work effectively with ethnically and culturally diverse constituencies.
Job Specific Qualifications
Responsibilities
Supervise and monitor the esports room during evening and weekend hours. Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, payroll and evaluation of 20 esports student staff. Ensure appropriate staffing levels for all operating hours and events.

Assist with the development, supervision, and evaluation of recreational esports programming including open recreation gaming, special events, leagues and tournaments. Collaborate with other departments and student organizations to increase and diversify participation as well as help to facilitate academic use and club use of esports room.

Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of all operating policies and procedures for esports room. Establish and enforce code of conduct for esports participants. Assist with maintaining and updating equipment.

Oversee and ensure esports streaming channels comply with our policies and procedures. Train casters in the use of casting software and equipment and proper casting etiquette.

Assist with collecting data relating to esports programming, participation and participant satisfaction and learning
Syracuse

NY

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