
Below is a fantastic job opportunity based in Washington D.C. The Digital Television (DTV) Transition will take place on February 17, 2009. The DTV transition is as important as the Y2K campaign in 1999 where people throughout the country were prepared for possible computer malfunctions. In this case the educational campaign is about informing those with analog televisions that if they are not connected to cable their TV sets will go dark without a converter box. The campaign will be outreaching to the hard-to-reach population, those living in rural areas, seniors, low-income, and non-English proficient speakers.
Basic Function:
The Director of External Relations, DTV Transition, is responsible for building support among interested parties that will be affected by the implementation of the analog to digital television transition that will take place on February 17, 2009. This individual will outreach to organized groups, television stations, broadcasting associations, government officials and others to provide information, communication and collateral materials that will meet the goals of this dramatic transition. The Director of External Relations will help create all materials necessary for the campaign to be successful and will work with NAB partners in the Digital Television Transition Coalition. This individual will work with and report to the Vice President, Digital Television Transition.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Work closely with Vice President of Digital Television Transition, other senior staff and outside experts to bring together and help manage a public- and private-sector coalition supporting the February, 2009 Digital Television Transition.
* Serve as organization's point of contact with television stations, state broadcasting groups, as well as local, state and federal government partners.
* Coordinate coalition meetings and membership.
* Liaison with decision-makers in state and local governments.
* Work with local television stations to promote the transition.
* Oversee NAB's DTV speaker's bureau and other promotional efforts.
* Attend hearings, conferences, meetings and special events.
* Make oral and written presentations on behalf of the campaign.
Internal Relations:
Reports to Vice President, Digital Television Transition. Works with the Director, Media Relations, Digital Television Transition. This individual also works with the NAB staff, Board of Directors, and state broadcast association executive partners.
External Relations:
Works with all organizations affected by the digital television transition, both public and private. Serves as liaison between the NAB and coalition organizations. Helps affected organizations obtain all the necessary material to ensure their members successfully complete the transition. This individual also may speak before organizations when necessary.
Minimum Education and Experience:
* BA or BS degree.
* At least four years of public affairs, coalitions or legislative experience.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* One to two years experience in public speaking and giving trainings and/or presentations.
* High level of computer proficiency, especially in MS, Excel, PowerPoint and FileMaker Pro.
* Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines and work independently.
* Strong organizational skills and task orientation.
Minimum Skills and Attributes:
Candidate should have experience working in political campaigns, trade associations, labor unions or grassroots organizations. Candidate should have superior communication skills and the ability to give presentations.
Send resumes to Shermaze Ingram, singram@nab.org Phone: 202.429.5477
This position is responsible for building digital ad sales and affiliate sales businesses. Additionally, build site traffic and membership database through sweepstakes and contests and mobile initiatives. Serve as main contact person to Ad Sales and Affiliate Sales.
Digital Ad/Affiliate Sales/Marketing Development
* Support ad sales management in the development of strategy, operations and long-range plans.
* Develop multi platform sales business – on air, online, mobile, broadband, VOD, etc.
* Perform account reviews with Digital Media Ad Director and strategize on how to up sell recurring clients as well as cultivate new clients.
* Work with production/tech/editorial teams to execute initiatives
* Help identify, analyze and recommend new ad sales products and opportunities in traditional and emerging media. Assist in the implementation of these new businesses.
* Provide financial and strategic analysis to support existing ad sales business both across departments and working with individual channel teams as needed/appropriate.
* Interact with other departments on ad/affiliate sales strategy and development.
* Monitor the advertising industry for key trends, competitive dynamics, market estimates and development of emerging technologies.
Mobile Business Development
* Drive mobile business forward utilizing text campaigns/sweepstakes and reverse auctions.
* Work with vendor to set up campaigns and approve flows
* Build mobile database & utilize database for marketing initiatives
* Market campaigns and track effectiveness
* Process invoices and track spending
Sweeps/Traffic & Database Development
* Develop sweeps strategy and oversee execution from rules, administration to fulfillment.
* Oversee promotion of sweepstakes via partners and sweeps listings sites.
Required Knowledge/Skills
* 5+ years experience working in the media, entertainment or advertising industries
* Expertise in strategy development including project management, problem solving and presentation
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Strong interpersonal capabilities
* MBA desired
Qualified candidates are asked to please forward their resume AND salary history to jobs@sitv.com for consideration. No phone calls please!!!
EOE
Si TV aims to reach young American Latinos with compelling, original and authentic content via our network and across multiple digital platforms. We are seeking an experienced Web producer to join our team in Los Angeles.
Responsibilities:
- Work directly with Executive Producer and Director of Web Development to plan and execute comprehensive project plans for our main site and large project initiatives across platforms.
- Provide direction, monitor development efforts, assemble key project deliverables, report project status, and address issues requiring escalation.
- Communicate project strategies that affect cost, schedule, quality, and risk to stakeholders, and offer recommendations based on these elements.
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Collaborate with the design and Web development staff in setting expectations regarding scope, timeline and quality of deliverables
- Manage editors and freelance writers for content section.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- At least 4 years of experience in full life-cycle management of small to large scale Web projects.
- Ability to maintain effective key business relationships with internal contacts and external clients
- Understanding of the technical issues involved in Web content creation and maintenance
- Appropriate supervisory experience
- Ability to work in fast paced environment
- Possess a positive and proactive attitude while managing multiple projects concurrently
- High comfort level with a collaborative work process and collegial working environment
- Strong project management skills
- Creativity and energy
- Agency experience preferred
Qualified candidates MUST forward their resume AND salary history to jobs@sitv.com for consideration. No phone calls please!
EOE
SíTV is a fresh irreverent, English-language Latino media company that connects with young viewers through vibrant and relevant programming made just for them. Delivering a mix of original and acquired programming across traditional and digital media platforms, SiTV’s content offering includes the latest in entertainment, lifestyle, talk, standup comedy, classic series and feature films, as well as irreverent reality programming that pushes the boundaries of the genre. SíTV goes beyond tradition by catering to today’s English-speaking Latinos who consume English media, but still want shows that speak to their Latino roots.
Job Responsibilities:
· Responsible for identifying and selling significant, strategic cross platform projects to clients.
· Cold call and set meetings with clients, ad agency execs and digital media execs.
· Identify marketing strategies and issues for clients
· Create and develop custom ideas for clients based on their marketing needs.
· Selling and handling of NEW clients and existing clients.
· Develop and manage relationships with clients and ad agencies to service accounts.
Job Requirements:
· 5 years TV advertising sales experience including a minimum of 1-2 years online selling experience.
· A significant rolodex of client and ad agency relationships
· Knowledge of cross-platform media sales a must
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On-air, on-line, on-site, product integration
· National TV or National Cable TV GENERAL MARKET experience a plus
· Hispanic Ad Sales a help but not mandatory
· Bi-lingual a help, but not mandatory
· High Energy, intelligent person a must
· Strong sense of creativity important
· Strong negotiation and sales skills a must
· Cold-calling skills a must
· Candidate must have great, natural presentation skills
· Travel will be required for at least 1x per month out of New York
Qualified candidates should forward their resume AND salary history to jobs@sitv.com for consideration. Candidates will be required to do a presentation to management prior to offer being made.
EOE
Engel Productions is currently in pre-production on a HD short film to be shot at the end of July. We seek highly experienced people who are willing to work on a modestly budgeted short. Locations will be around Los Angeles.
This is an independent SAG experimental film with pay, food and a copy of the film.
Please contact us at the following address.
Michael Engel
8853 Alcott St #5
Los Angeles, CA 90035
310 858 6588
310 497 4775 cell
http://www.angelpastels.com
http://www.engelproductions.com
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Contract Administrator needed for well respected and growing independent Film sales agent/distribution company.
Candidate would draft distribution agreements for international deals under the supervision of VP Business Affairs, track contract through to signature and collection, perform data entry into database and prepare producer status reports. This is an opportunity to establish yourself in a dynamic growth company which rewards results.
Should have a sound knowledge of IFTA standard distribution agreement and ancillary docs and be familiar with rights management database software (Film Track software preferred). Must be experienced in Word and Excel. Great attention to detail and follow-up, ability to work with little supervision and multi-task.
Pay depends upon experience.
TO APPLY: email your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to:
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Venice-based film production company is looking for a motivated, loyal, and highly organized Executive Assistant to the CEO.
Responsibilities include administrative support, schedule coordination, incoming/outgoing correspondence on a corporate level, and travel arrangements for production team/executives. We are looking for candidates with previous experience working in a fast-paced environment. (Agency and/or production company experience preferred.)
The ideal candidate will be a team-player with excellent communication and organizational skills. Professional phone manner, a "can do" attitude and a solid background using Microsoft office applications/programs are a must. Applicants must be able to meet deadlines as well as multi-task. Punctuality is essential.
TO APPLY: please email resume with cover letter and salary history to:
heather@exodusfilmgroup.com
Tim LaHaye Productions - Biblical
We are looking for completed Biblical epic screenplays based upon stories in the Old Testament. Think David and Goliath, Samson and Delilah, or Daniel and Nebichanezer.
Budget range is open. WG and non-WG writers are welcome.
Tim LaHaye is the author of over 62 published books, his recognized series 'Left Behind' sold over 70 million copies. He and Randy LaHaye have started their own production company to produce more biblical films.
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High volume desk in television/film/packaging talent and marketing agency for high-energy boss.
Lots of room for growth, however we require a minimum of 1 year on desk before training program eligibility. Day to day activities include scheduling for clients, castings and managers.
Perfect opportunity to learn from a very inclusive boss. Strong clients, and fast atmosphere in a very professional full service agency with hit shows packaged currently on air. Extremely long hours, but tremendous opportunity to grow from withinthe more you prove you can handle the faster you will learn this business.
TO APPLY: email your resume AND cover letter to:
support@ventureiab.com
High volume desk in television/film/packaging talent and marketing agency for high-energy boss.
Lots of room for growth, however we require a minimum of 1 year on desk before training program eligibility. Day to day activities include scheduling for clients, castings and managers.
Perfect opportunity to learn from a very inclusive boss. Strong clients, and fast atmosphere in a very professional full service agency with hit shows packaged currently on air. Extremely long hours, but tremendous opportunity to grow from withinÂ…the more you prove you can handle the faster you will learn this business.
TO APPLY: email your resume AND cover letter to:
support@ventureiab.com
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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