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Entertainment and corporate-focused, boutique Santa Monica communications agency seeks motivated publicity executive for senior manager or above position. Seeking smart, strategic team player to work across numerous high-profile production company/studio clients, and others in media and related industries.

Looking for client service-oriented candidates with passion for the media industry.  Responsibilities include:

• Developing strategies and implementing multiple publicity/communications campaigns for content-creators/producers, studios and production companies; and others in related industries
• Overseeing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of projects across multiple genres, and interfacing with all levels of production for related creative and development;
• Working collaboratively with communications executives at a broad range of networks/content distributors;
• Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with the US and international press; pitching editors, writers, critics, bookers, etc., across news, entertainment and digital outlets; and fielding press and related industry offers on behalf of clients;
• Briefing and training clients and talent for media interviews/appearances; and drafting Q&A/taking points materials and preparing clients and/or talent for panels and events
• Handling crises/controversies as they arise

BECK Media and Marketing (beckmedia.com) partners with leading businesses at the intersection of media and technology to influence audiences, build brands and create value while caring for our employees every step of the way. Our Santa Monica office is growing and we are seeking a team member with 2-4 years of corporate communications experience, strong writing chops, deep interest in the business of sports and sponsorship/ strategic partnership experience.

The right candidate for this position is fluent in the fundamentals of corporate communications

and is an effective writer/ storyteller.

About the Job:

• Assist in developing and executing comprehensive corporate communications strategies

• Create and leverage relationships with strategic sponsors to achieve client goals

• Be an advocate for all things around the business of sports, sponsorships and live events

• You are a strong writer – creative and quick and knows AP style

ROLE SUMMARY:  

The Head of Business Operations will oversee all business operations for Counter Logic Gaming (CLG). The Head of Business Operations will have day-to-day responsibility for the team’s P&L, business strategy and operations, and coordination with MSG Marketing and Sponsorship. This role will also be responsible for developing and executing the strategy for maximizing business performance, launching new business initiatives and driving fan engagement. S/he will also manage relationships with all major publishers and leagues across the esports industry. 

Specific Functions/Activities SUMMARY: 

• P&L Ownership

o   Manage daily business operations, with the primary goals of growing team profitability and fan engagement

o   Coordinate closely with MSG Marketing, Sponsorship, Finance, Legal and People Practices maximizing business collaboration and growth

o   Work closely with MSG Head of Sports on annual strategy setting and budgeting, monthly reporting, and ad hoc business requests.

• Streaming

o   Oversee streaming strategy for players, staff and influencers

o   Negotiate new streaming deals, domestically and internationally

o   Manage streaming team on monthly basis to meet contract and revenue goals

• Merchandise

o   Develop a merchandise strategy, including which products to sell, pricing and approach for selling them

o   Manage the relationship(s) with CLG’s merchandise vendor(s)

o   Work with marketing to develop merchandise lines tied to esports calendar / team seasons

o   Work with business to set merchandise goals and revenue targets

• League Revenues

o   Maintain relationships with leagues and negotiate agreements

o   Evaluate new league opportunities and analyze the short- and long-term viability of participating in those leagues

o   Develop and nurture a compelling brand that resonates with esports fans globally, leveraging social and digital media content to communicate with fans

• Sponsorship

o   Support MSG Marketing Partnerships team on new partnership opportunities

o   Assist with negotiations for new and existing partnerships

o   With MSG team, manage partner activation and ensure team is tracking towards KPIs and revenue goals

• New Revenue Initiatives

o   Develop strategies and tactics for launching new revenue streams

o   Present strategies and tactics to MSG executives for approval

o   Execute on new revenue streams and deliver against revenue goals

o   Track new initiative’s progress and report results to MSG executives

Ready At Dawn Studios is looking for talented Senior Engine Programmers who are passionate about the engine side of game development. Senior Engine programmers will maintain, expand and innovate within Ready At Dawn’s proprietary game engine.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain and extend the graphics engine on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms
• Break new ground in visual effects
• Optimize graphics techniques to meet desired frame rate