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Software Test Engineer (SDET) II / Microsoft / Charlotte, NC
Microsoft/Charlotte, NC

Location: Charlotte, NC, US
Job ID: 784246-73890
Division: Services & Support

Engineering, Community & Online (ECO) is looking for a great "Software Development Engineer in Test" to join our team. We're the group behind the "Fix it" button that delivers automated solutions to customers either at the point of failure or within support content. We're also creating the tools and mechanisms to store and publish managed, unmanaged, and peer-created support content. Our overall team is about 40 people but we work in small agile feature teams.

Your initial responsibilities will be to develop the core portions of our test automation framework and as part of our development team to drive test case creation and unit testing. More specifically, the test automation will largely target web services and applications running on SharePoint. We are looking for interest and experience with all stages of the product cycle. You must be comfortable working with end to end automation and coding tests in an Agile environment. We also are looking for people who want to contribute to a smart design for web-based applications.

You must have:

* Bachelor degree in Computer Science, related technical discipline, or equivalent work experience

* 3+ years of proven experience in software test development including experience testing multiple products

* Solid verbal and written communication skills

* Skills to understand business strategies & requirements, and translate them into world class test suites

* A passion for quality, for doing the right thing for the customer, the product, and the company

* Ability to work closely and collaborate independently across a feature team

* Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle

* Strong debugging, coding, and analytical problem solving skills

The following development skills are a plus:

* Test development technologies (TFS 2010, Test Manager, C# automation development, Coded UI)

* SharePoint Services (MOSS 2007/2010)

* Web development technologies (ASP.NET, XML, XSLT, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, IIS)

* Database-related application development work (MS SQL Server/TSQL)

* Web Services and .NET technology stack (WWF, WCF, WPF)

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PS Technical Writer - SEO Data Analyst / Jobs2web / Minnetonka, MN
Jobs2web/Minnetonka, MN

The Technical Writer/SEO Data Analyst will manage a busy queue of deadline driven work supporting the Project Management and Client Services teams in the work these teams do to build out and update websites. The individual will need to be able to build rapport and credibility quickly with both internal and external clients as an SEO expert and technologically savvy individual.

The Technical Writer/SEO Data Analyst's role at Jobs2Web is in technical production of SEO-focused pages in alignment with client strategic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) goals. The individual will create search engine optimized copy, work with keyword and market databases and utilize our in-house wizard to create a large database of SEO pages focused on functional areas and locations. The Technical Writer/SEO Data Analyst will also be responsible for writing Lucene search strings to route relevant jobs into the appropriate pages.

In this role, the individual will also be tasked as a subject matter expert with our current SEO strategy, best practices, capabilities and limitations related to our product. The individual will be tasked with setting up sites for optimal SEO performance by providing meta data and sculpting pages. This individual will use web analytics and other Jobs2web's metrics to perform SEO audits to improve and maintain client SEO performance.

A basic working knowledge of website design and development as well as a strong background in writing are required. Additional experience in a technical, SaaS, recruiting, or HR role are a plus.

This individual must thrive in a fast-paced, team environment and must be a self-starter with strong multi-tasking abilities. In addition, the individual must have transparent, open, proactive, and polished communication skills.

Required Skills:

- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Professional or Technical Writing, Business, Human Resources, Communications, or related field that gives the individual an appreciation of data and words as they relate to trends and patterns
- Excellent technical writing and editing skills
- Be well versed in SEO best practices and terminology
- Proven ability to master various custom-built content management systems and databases
- 1+ years' experience in data analysis or manipulation, or SEO/technology field
- Strong computer skills (MS Office, familiarity with multiple browsers, internet knowledge)
- Excellent organizational ability with close attention to detail, patterns with words, and process
- Broad knowledge of web design, SEO, product capabilities, social networking and interactive recruiting
- Experience working directly with internal and external clients throughout all levels of the organization to come up with creative solutions to problems

Desired Skills:

- Previous recruiting, HR, SaaS or technology experience
- Experience working on a remote team
Personal Attributes:

- Positive and proactive work ethic, “can-do†attitude
- Open, transparent individual with an accountable attitude, coachable and approachable
- Exceptionally self-motivated and directed, goal-oriented
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Stays organized under pressure
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to be both a collaborative team player as well as strong, reliable self-starter and individual contributor comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
- A joint interest in people (internal and external clients), data, and technology


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Executive Assistant IV - Telepictures / Warner Bros. / Burbank, CA
Warner Bros. /Burbank, CA

Warner Bros. Entertainment, a fully integrated, broad-based entertainment company, is a global leader in the creation, production, distribution, licensing and marketing of all forms of entertainment and their related businesses, across all current and emerging media and platforms. The company stands at the forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry, from feature films to television, home video/DVD, animation, comic books, interactive entertainment and games, product and brand licensing, international cinemas and broadcasting.

Telepictures Productions Inc. is seeking an Executive Assistant IV which provides administrative support to the President of the division. The position is within the Telepictures executive offices, however it is a very fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate will be tasked with the following responsibilities:
• Schedules meetings, conferences and appointments for the President.
• Answers phones and attends to visitors.
• Independently composes reports and correspondence for Supervisor's signature.
• Reviews correspondence and answers written inquiries related to the status of certain issues, answers routine telephone inquiries pertaining to the operation of the division and when necessary, directs the calls appropriately.
• Makes hotel and automobile rental reservations.
• Reviews and reconciles all incoming expense and travel reports accuracy and compliance with corporate policy. Reviews and secures approval for all travel requests.
• Acts as liaison with Telepictures Productions executives to ascertain current status of various projects. Updates supervisor periodically on all division activities.
• Responsible for maintaining and establishing official documents and records in their appropriate files.
• Prepares agendas and materials and confirms that all of the information is accurate.
• Works on assignments that are routine in nature but where some judgment is required. Expected to exercise judgment and take initiative in performing job responsibilities.
• Performs other job related duties and projects as assigned.
• May relieve receptionist and handle lobby duties when needed.

Desirable candidates will have the following qualifications:
• College degree preferred.
• Typing: approximately 50 wpm.
• Knowledge of Macintosh, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook required.
• Knowledge of file set-up, maintenance and filing procedures.
• Knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and English usage.
• Knowledge of report, letter, etc. format.
• Extensive executive assistant experience is required.
• Previous related experience working in a production environment is strongly preferred.
• Previous entertainment experience required.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with persons on all levels.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to organize and schedule work effectively.
• Must have the ability to work well under time constraints.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to handle confidential information.


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Senior Manager, Interactive Advertising Video Services Development / Cox Communications, Inc / Atlanta, GA
Cox Communications, Inc/Atlanta, GA

Summary of Position

The Sr. Manager, Advertising Video Services Development, manages Cox development of advertising-related interactive video services which are initiated by the advertising sales management team. These include the EBIF-based RFI advertising platform, the VOD-based dynamic ad insertion system, and the audience measurement service platform. Specific responsibilities include day-to-day program management of development initiatives, generating industry standards by participating in committees at CableLabs and CANOE, as well as supporting non-advertising product development initiatives that utilize current and forthcoming technical platforms. To qualify for this position, a candidate must demonstrate strong leadership and communications skills and have an established track record of successfully managing new product development initiatives.

Position Responsibilities

Work with advertising stakeholders to define new interactive video product strategies, generate concepts and requirements and understanding of cost/benefit trade-offs of various implementation options
Hold primary accountability for the development of new advertising-related interactive video services products, encompassing proactive oversight of development plans, development teams, project status, and product deliverables up to, and including, initial customer launch
Oversee development team adherence to the Cox product development process, including the creation of product concept documents, business cases, product requirements, trial plans and other deliverables
Present product concepts, cost estimates, and project schedules to internal decision makers and gain their approval
Facilitate internal and external communication regarding new advertising-related interactive video services
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

College degree required, technical field preferred; MBA or related graduate degree is a plus.
7 years minimum work experience in product development and product/project management, preferably in advertising
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Exceptional analytical skills with attention to detail
Proven ability to work autonomously and generate innovative ideas and product concepts
Demonstrated influence-based leadership skills, particularly the ability to gain support for a strategy and move cross-functional teams to consensus
Knowledge of cable video software and technologies highly preferred

Cox Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. We have a tradition of encouraging a wide diversity of talents through a broad range of hiring practices. Please note those individuals submitting resumes online or by mailing a resume are not considered an applicant for employment until a signed employment application form is completed, usually at the time of interview.

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Statement to ALL Third Party Agencies and Similar Organizations:
Cox Communications accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox Communications employees, or send to any Cox Communications facility. Cox Communications is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.

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Digital Marketing Manager / United Way NCA / Vienna, VA
United Way NCA/Vienna, VA

Job Objective:
Digital Marketing Manager is responsible to ensure the maximum effectiveness, efficiency, and visibility of United Way of the National Capital Area's online presence.

This position is responsible to work with senior staff to develop and execute a cohesive new media strategy, and managing an editorial program for content across Unitedwaynca.org and all of our related social networks. The position will help plan, coordinate, write, edit and otherwise manage the website's day to day textual, graphical, photographic and video content, and will be responsible for ensuring that the website is fresh and up-to-date with compelling and informative content that is reflective of the United Way NCA brand.

This position reports to the SVP of Marketing & Communications, and works closely with the Director of Marketing & Communications, Marketing Communications Coordinator and content producers from within the organization as well as contributors from outside the organization. The successful Digital Marketing Manager will drive more traffic to our site, ultimately measured by increased engagement and return visitation. Additional duties will include executing an email program, using analytics software to help guide program strategy, and working to improve the SEO of the site content.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency of web-based platform:
Interpret web analytics to inform content direction and drive usage
Work closely with internal team to translate analytics into actionable recommendations
Facilitate lead generation and potential revenue opportunities
Develop and implement initiative that increase engagement and return visitation
Improve the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) of the site content
Implement and oversee the organization's online engagement strategy through email communications that are driven from our website platform

Manage an editorial program:
Manage content development for updated components to ensure an engaging user experience and timely flow of content on the site

Project Management Responsibilities:
Document, track, ensure completion and measure results of online publishing projects
Develop and oversee standardized practices and process for content updates
Work with internal teams to ensure that decisions are implemented in a timely and accurate manner
Develop and generate reports and documentation as required
Trouble shoot as necessary, resolve online complaints and customer facing website issues
Provide support and coverage as necessary

Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 4 years experience as a web content, new media or internet manager
Experience utilizing web analytics software
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
Project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
Must possess excellent analytical, verbal and writing skills with the ability to think creatively and solve problems
Ability to translate analytical data into practical and cost effective solutions to drive platform growth
Experience in E-commerce, retail, and sales with a working understanding of E-commerce marketing terminology
Relevant experience includes content management, web site design, technical writing, business analysis, process analysis, marketing research
Knowledgeable in Search Engine Optimization and creating content that contributes to search engine dominance
Experience with effectively working directly with subject matter experts to produce content and secure approvals
Strong attention to detail with excellent written/verbal and presentation skills
Possess an understanding of the capabilities and constraints of web technologies (HTML, style sheets, etc)
Able to quickly and proficiently learn new Content Management Systems (CMS) and execute independently
Strong initiative, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team

Please indicate the job title for which you are applying and salary requirements.

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Project Manager / Fox Soccer / Los Angeles, CA
Fox Soccer/Los Angeles, CA

Fox Soccer
Project Manager

Position Summary:
The Project and Operations Manager is responsible for the effective management of all projects associated with the websites, the efficient use of resources, and the consistent delivery of high-quality interactive features. Also responsible for the financial accounting of all work associated with the production and integration of these features. Ideal candidate must be a highly skilled communicator able to quickly understand business needs, and drive both internal and external teams to success.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:
• Excellent conflict resolution skills; keen intellect and strong analytic skills
• Three + years of Project / Program Management experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience at an interactive advertising or digital marketing agency
• Proven ability to create simple to complex project plans, timelines and work breakdown structures using project management tools such as MS

Fox Soccer is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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West Coast Account Manager / Pitchfork / Los Angeles, CA
Pitchfork/Los Angeles, CA

Pitchfork is seeking an experienced advertising sales person to work with West Coast ad agencies and clients. The position, based out of our LA office, will be responsible for developing relationships with agency buyers, brand marketing teams, and event marketing agencies on the West Coast, primarily in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The position will lead all parts of the sales process, from prospecting through campaign execution, developing creative campaign ideas, custom programs and innovative solutions for advertisers. Ideal candidates should have strong existing agency relationships and must be comfortable with travel and working autonomously. Candidates should also have a deep knowledge of Pitchfork, the music we cover, and the landscape we exist within.

Compensation is based on commission and base salary, with health and other benefits. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@pitchfork.com with the subject line West Coast Account Manager - Your Name.

No phone calls, please.

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Digital Lead Generation Marketer / Vook Inc. / New York, NY
Vook Inc./New York, NY

Vook, the leading digital publisher and creator of the powerful Vook digital publishing platform, is looking to hire a lead generation marketing manager with strong technical skills for a cutting edge opportunity in a fast paced start-up environment. We've spent the past two years creating a world-class cloud-based eBook platform, working with the top media companies and publishers, producing 1,000 titles, and learning the ins and outs of the digital publishing industry. If you want to help grow a company into an ePublishing juggernaut and share in its success, then you're ready to lead the charge of marketing at Vook.

About the Job:
The LGM will be responsible for helping to craft and execute the strategy to generate wide scale adoption and use of Vook's Web based platform for the easy creation of digital books. Core target markets will be the publishing industry, Web media and news organizations as well as well-known authors and literary agents and thought leaders in the larger world of digital media. The director will be responsible for driving a large top of funnel of potential Vook users, capturing those leads, qualifying them and integrating with the sales team to provide conversion ready prospects, using Web conversion funnel mechanisms.

Duties include:
Identifying target markets relevant to the Vook platform
Determining the best way to reach, acquire and qualify target markets
Driving inbound conversion by creating an effective Website experience
Taking responsibility for the Web based conversion funnel
Analyzing, qualifying and reporting on captured leads
Interfacing with sales team to build efficient qualification to conversion process
Writing detailed PRDs for the construction of better Web conversion mechanisms
Building systems and practices to better qualify large groups of leads
Guiding creative team with knowledge of U/X Web practices for optimized landing pages
Writing clear, informative and inspired copy that leads to conversion
Articulating clearly the value proposition to target markets
Providing the sales team high quality prospects based on lead scoring
Using CRM tools to manage a vast number of leads effectively
Managing large groups of lead information to develop efficient qualification practices
Analyzing and reporting on online campaigns and effectiveness
Understanding effective eCommerce practices to help guide U/X development


Skills and Experience
Strong technical skills including HTML & CSS
Strong Web analytic skills, collecting, formatting, interpreting and analyzing data
Pay-per-click ad service and direct email best practices
Knowledge of CRMs, particularly SalesForce
Landing page optimization & A/B testing
Marketing automation systems
Experienced blogger, tweeter, video producer and slide creator.
Previous experience in lead acquisition and qualification
Work in a digital ad sales environment a plus


Education & Qualifications
3-5 years business to business marketing experience, in an online / internet / e-commerce environment
BS/BA is required, preferably in marketing; advanced degree preferred
Experience working with engineering and product teams
Ability to write clear PRDs and specification documents
Superior analytic skills, and the ability to compile, analyze and leverage performance data to both identify new opportunities and optimize current campaigns
Experience with A/B and multivariate testing
Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed acquisition targets and a desire to own and be accountable for the online acquisition funnel
Great written and oral communication skills
Consistently organized with attention to detail
Willing to work under strict deadlines
Strong Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint skills


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Bilingual Inside Sales Account Manager / Bilingual Recruiters, Inc / Montréal, QC, Canada
Bilingual Recruiters, Inc/Montréal, QC, Canada

Job Code: #699
Title: Bilingual Inside Sales Account Manager
Job Location: Montréal QC

Job Description:

Salary: $30,000 Base + Commission

Bilingual Inside Sales Account Manager

Company overview

As a leading North American provider of IT solutions and services, helping small, mid-market, enterprise and public sector organizations harness the power of innovation is our clients guiding principle. To do this they offer the best of all possible worlds. That includes the efficiency, reliability and cost-savings of a national IT supplier along with the personal touch and technical expertise of a local solutions provider. From in-person consultations to advanced solution design, delivery and implementation services, they're redefining the level of service customers have come to expect from a trusted technology advisor. Being voted as one of Canada's 50's best workplaces, for consecutive years, shows that our client takes care of its employees and is focused on growth in the years to come!

Essential Job Functions
- Find/create incremental business opportunities and drive closure within the dedicated customer account base
- Consult with dedicated customers and assist in overcoming business problems they face by utilizing our Tech Sales and Licensing Sales teams
- Build business relationship and must be well spoken
- Efficient processing of quote and order requests received via telephone, e-mail and facsimile in a timely and efficient manner
- High level of commitment to exceptional customer service and relationship building

Requirements
- Must have University Degree
- Minimum 1 to 2 years in customer services or retail industry
- Bilingualism (English and French) is mandatory
- Must complete the Inside Sales Representative Comprehensive Training Program
- Ability to work both individually and in a team environment

Other Skills and Abilities
- Superior communication skills
- Superior customer service skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Computer savvy
- Must be service oriented
- Will be dealing with multiple Screens at once, must be focused

Advantages of working for this Client
- Full benefits
- Paid training
- Working for one of Canada's TOP 50 employers
- Commission incentive for productivity

If you are qualified and interested in this position, please apply today!



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Sr. Business Analyst / Capital One / McLean, VA
Capital One/McLean, VA

Sr. Business Analyst-702808

Description
Department Background:

Founded on the basis of a strategy project by former strategy consultants, Capital One is a strategy led company. The Strategy Group engages on a discrete number of ultra-high impact issues that drive the performance of the company forward. Projects focus primarily on formulating enduring and profitable growth and value enhancement strategies and then working within the business to ensure the impact happens. Senior strategy staff sit directly on the most senior LOB management teams and have dotted line reporting to LOB heads.

The Market Intelligence team (within Strategy) focuses on competitive intelligence for the broader financial industry. The team oversees the construction and stewardship of proprietary strategic databases. Team members are also expected to function as strategy analysts with deep subject matter expertise on both confidential and syndicated datasets relating to competitive activity.

Job Description:

The Senior Business Analyst will work collaboratively with Strategy team members as well as business teams in developing and executing against analysis plans in support of a Market Intelligence engagement or specific business need.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute analysis plans utilizing internal and external data sources in support of business decision-making and strategy development
- Assist in the development and implementation of proprietary datasets that will support COF's Card and Bank businesses
- Support the execution of learning agendas, analytics plans and specific marketing research programs
- Partner with Strategy and LOB analysts as well as external vendors in order to facilitate analysis work
- Assist in developing recommendations from the analysis in order to aid senior management decision-making
- Communicate analysis and its respective business implications to Director+

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

- College degree with preferred major in marketing/marketing research, statistics, computer science, math, engineering or other quantitative major
- At least 1 year of experience in analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

- SAS and Teradata SQL experience
- Consulting experience
- Market Research experience
- Financial Services experience
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a cross functional team
- Ability to identify and solve problems independently in a constantly changing environment
- Ability to handle multiple, concurrent projects
- Ability to convey information in a clear and compelling manner

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We promote a drug-free work environment. We emphasize recruiting, hiring, and retaining the most qualified candidates and providing them with the opportunity to meet their potential. We provide an environment where differences lead to solutions.

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Job: Quantitative Analytics
Primary Location: United States-Virginia-McLean-Northern VA-McLean Campus (19050)
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: No

Job Posting:
Unposting Date:

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Product Management Analyst / Consumer Financial Protection Bureau / Washington, DC, DC
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau/Washington, DC, DC

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 10, 2012.

The CFPB has an opportunity for an enthusiastic skilled professional to create products for the web, social media, and other digital media channels that will enable American consumers to live better financial lives. You'll work with some of the Bureau's brightest minds in our Research, Markets, and Regulations division, Technology and Innovation team, and throughout the Consumer Education and Engagement division managing upstream digital media product development and providing oversight of downstream digital media product development. Specific duties include:

Assess CFPB's Consumer Engagement goals and objects and conceives digital media strategies and concepts to attain these goals.

Collaborate with colleagues within and outside the division to identify new opportunities for creating digital media products and extending products through lifecycle management.

Create business cases for digital media products. Assess the appropriate elements of the business case for the product, analyze the market opportunity for the product, identify the product's fit for the market, and define metrics for product success and failure.

Provide analysis and advice to the Consumer Engagement leadership and the CIO digital media development team to ensure they understand the requirements and that requests are fulfilled in accordance with these requirements.

Coordinate product prototyping, product development, content creation, and marketing and channel distribution strategies for digital media products.

Participate on interagency teams or committees representing Consumer Engagement's position on information technology and policy-related issues.

For this position, specialized experience is experience:

(1) Managing upstream digital media product development, including identifying opportunities for new digital media products and extending products through lifecycle management, leading product ideation and concept creation with cross-functional teams, and creating business cases; (2) Providing oversight of downstream digital media product to development, including overseeing prototyping and product development, and developing and executing product release strategies. Applicant's experience must demonstrate the following:

Identifying opportunities and providing leadership and oversight through concept creation, development, and launch for product development and/or product growth for the web, social media, and other digital media channels

Performing return on investment analysis of new and existing product concepts

Documenting and analyzing voice-of-customer data and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative market research

Employing design thinking or similar disciplines to create product concepts based on consumer need and organizational strategy

The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.


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VP Digital Technology / Leading Cable TV Network / new york, NY
Leading Cable TV Network/new york, NY

The Hired Guns is a new kind of talent agency that represents the fastest rising stars of the digital creative class. Whether you're looking for a freelance opportunity, a fulltime job, or anything in between, we can help you find your next dream gig. Visit our site (http://www.thehiredguns.com) to see all of our great gigs and jobs, and register for our exclusive Gig Alert for first access to game-changing opportunities, events, courses, and career advice

VP Digital Technology
Leading Cable TV Network
New York, NY
Direct Hire

We're looking for a confident VP of Tech with a strong Drupal background who can take our client, a fast-growing cable TV network, to the next level. This role requires a mix of strong technical leadership, strategic vision, and a heavy-duty track record of building immersive experiences across web and mobile platforms.

Gun Profile:

The ideal head of technology should have the confidence to build the right technology strategy and to lead and mentor a team of developers who are itching to build great stuff. You should have deep experience launching or re-launching high-traffic, content-rich sites, along with a healthy dose of diplomacy that has enabled you to operate effectively within matrixed organizations.

A card-carrying member of the Drupal community, you have an excellent understanding of design patterns and software development architecture, and can communicate your cross-platform thinking so that your devs can build it — and users can use it. Also on the plate: HTML and CMS, PHP, and experience with popular API frameworks. Beyond that, tell us what you've got in your toolbox, and we can go from there.

As a strong proponent of Agile, you'll be charged with introducing a more nimble, iterative process to your team: a smart bunch, not easily impressed, but more than willing to give their all for someone they believe in. To earn their trust, you need to be their champion within the company and always be ready to roll up your own sleeves.

Nitty Gritty:

Our client is a forward-thinking digital early-mover with aspirations to build a truly social digital platform that's unique to cable TV. Your job is to lead the team that runs all of its web and mobile platforms. You'll be charged with identifying and implementing the right technology infrastructure and solutions to ensure a multitude of platforms are supported, as well as guaranteeing the scalability and flexibility to grow.

Not only will you map out this vision with the digital business group, but you'll also take the lead on execution. Plans for a relaunch of the core website are already underway, with mobile to follow — and you'll be a key player in driving this forward. You'll have a Tech Lead and two developers reporting to you, and room for additional headcount.

Inside Skinny:

This network's been winning awards right and left, setting the industry abuzz with its achievements in tablet, mobile, and on-air/Web integration and second-screen experiences. Come ready to dazzle with evidence of your own multi-platform smarts.

Net-Net:

This is an opportunity to have a major impact on a huge media brand and work on some of the coolest technology products on the Web.

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Digital Director - Runner's World / Rodale Inc. / Emmaus, PA
Rodale Inc./Emmaus, PA

Rodale is seeking a Digital Director for their Emmaus, Pa. office. This is the lead managing role responsible for digital operations for the Runner's World brand: www.runnersworld.com as well as mobile web, apps, and tablet products. This position will report to the General Manager.

Responsibilities include:
-Assist the web producer as needed with production work and technical maintenance. (See skills lists, below.)
-Work closely with I.T. to track and complete projects.
-Work with the sales and marketing teams to evaluate digital requests and, where appropriate, implement them; meet traffic goals; and explore sponsorship opportunities.
-Liaise with editors and designers on project needs, planning and timelines.
-Maintain digital editorial calendar and oversee the publishing of content (both original and repurposed) across digital platforms, including runnersworld.com.
-Review digital projects for design and technical integrity, in addition to all other project requirements.
-Be the "point person" for matters involving website traffic; digital syndication efforts; SEO; editorial newsletters; email capture; revenue and budgets; and freelancer relationships.
-Track and communicate to team all project status; coordinate and lead team meetings.

All candidates must possess:
-HTML/CSS design skills
-Proficiency in PhotoShop
-Superb attention to detail
-A solid understanding of web business and technology
-Good organization habits and the ability to manage deadlines
-The ability to shift gears quickly in a daily Web publishing environment, and to work well with creative and technical team members alike

The ideal candidate will also possess:
-PHP coding skills
-Other language coding skills
-JavaScript/jQuery knowledge
-Drupal experience
-Understanding of SEO best practices
-Experience in magazine and/or online publishing, including familiarity with editorial production
-A personal interest in health and fitness, particularly in running

To Apply:
Rodale has made a positive difference in the lives of millions of people.
Perhaps we'll make a difference in yours. Discover this career opportunity at www.rodaleinc.com

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.


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Director Digital Distribution & Business Development / BBC Worldwide Americas / New York, NY
BBC Worldwide Americas/New York, NY

DESCRIPTION:

The Director Digital Distribution & Business Development manages the license of BBC properties to selected digital video platforms in the United States, including multi-platform digital VOD and EST clients. Develops relationships and conclude initial deals with new digital distribution clients, working closely with SVP and TV Sales team members as appropriate, particularly in the area of digital co-productions, mobile, OTT opportunities, and apps as appropriate. Maintains and expands relationships with existing digital distribution clients such as iTunes, Netflix, Amazon, Sony, Hulu, and Microsoft. Negotiates deals and drafts in deal memo form; work with Legal to finalize long-form contracts. Provides market information and feedback for purposes of reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Follows developments in the digital video marketplace to identify new opportunities and develop strategic direction for the team. Partners with Research team on data collection and analysis and presents information to various internal teams to assist with overall decision-making and company-wide strategy. Builds monthly and quarterly performance and analysis reports. Manages client relationships, marketing and promotional campaigns and program supply. Attends trade conferences as necessary.


REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with least 6-8 years' experience in TV distribution and/or digital distribution and strong knowledge of the US digital distribution marketplace. Must have sales experience in the digital or television marketplace with knowledge of the US television market. Will have experience in business development and/or strategy with a familiarity with BBC programming and general British television programming, or with niche programming generally. Will have knowledge of program clearances and legal contracting. Must have strong negotiation, written and verbal communication skills. Will be a team player, with strong attention to detail and have the ability to work in an ever-changing deadline oriented environment.


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Mobile Product Manager / The Washington Post / Washington, DC
The Washington Post/Washington, DC

The Washington Post is seeking a creative, experienced, detail-oriented Mobile Product Manager to manage the development of mobile products. This position will require working closely with product directors, business managers, marketers, designers, developers, editors and sales reps, as well as the GM-Mobile. Ideal candidates will have direct experience with the development of successful mobile products. This candidate will have a solid background in the digital/wireless/mobile industry, excellent multi-platform product instincts, business acumen, written and verbal communications skills and a passion for delivering excellent products and services to our mobile users.

Responsibilities include:

- Collaborate with ideation, development and launch of applications for use on multiple mobile platforms (mobile Web, smart phone, tablet) and operating systems.

- Coordinate and collaborate with news editors to ensure that the mobile product feature sets are aligned with news editorial plans and strategies.

- Assist with all aspects of the product lifecycle, including strategy, product requirements definition, competitive research, forecasting, launch plans, testing and future enhancements.

- Gather business needs, traffic analytics and feedback from sales and users to identify new opportunities and areas for enhancements.

- Oversee efforts of both internal development team and external vendors to drive product development.

Establish self as subject-matter expert on your products, best practices, competition and the latest industry trends.

- Monitor and analyze key performance metrics as well as identify and measure the impact of new features. Regularly track product performance and success metrics.

Requirements include:

- 3-5 years of digital and/or mobile product management experience, including specific experience in the wireless industry.

- Mobile product and platform experience, specifically mobile web (HTML5), iOS, Android .

- Experience analyzing customer feedback, customer research, and performance data to guide product feature development.

- Ability to communicate cross-functionally among editorial, sales, technical and executive teams, explaining complex systems or concepts in appropriate terminology for stakeholders.

- Strong analytical skills a must with experience in setting key performance indicators, goal-metrics and reporting.

- Familiarity with agile development methodology (i.e Scrum or similar process).

- Experience managing development efforts of vendors.

- A solid understanding of mobile industry; mobile users' needs and expectations—including consumers and advertisers.

- Expertise in using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

- Experience orchestrating the social media support of a new media product launch is a plus.

- Bachelor's degree required.



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Digital Marketing Manager: The Wall Street Journal Online / Dow Jones & Company / New York, NY
Dow Jones & Company/New York, NY

The Wall Street Journal digital marketing team is looking for a digital marketing professional to launch innovative and high impact marketing programs focused on acquiring subscribers for the largest paid subscription news site on the Internet.

Reporting to the Marketing Director of WSJ.com, the manager is responsible for generating marketing innovation and subscriber growth across multiple channels, including; SEM, media buys, social networks, as well as purchase funnel optimization across Dow Jones digital properties. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of eCommerce development including marketing in mobile and tablet apps and social media, while leveraging new tools, trends and applications. This person will help develop a commerce roadmap that continues the legacy of innovation while protecting the consumer experience.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about digital marketing, driving revenue and measuring results.

Core responsibilities:

- Create a compelling value proposition for the WSJ digital product suite
- Target and grow new customer segments
- Develop a best-in-class order funnel that creates a frictionless and elegant purchase experience
- Ensure that all digital activities are brand-centric, make a measurable impact and are consistent with the overall marketing strategy
- Monitor industry trends to stay on the cutting edge of digital marketing
- Create close collaboration with internal partners including product-, editorial- and tech teams

Position Requirements:
- 7+ years of in-depth digital marketing experience including e-commerce and agency experience
- Proven track record of implementing digital marketing programs
- Dynamic and results-oriented individual, with a leadership mentality
- Creative mindset with a knack for innovation and trying new things
- Strong analytical skills with a natural drive for achieving results
- Passionate about the customer experience and ability to see things from a customer's perspective
- Proactive team player with strong communication skills and a solutions-oriented mindset
- BA required, MBA a plus


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Senior Manager, User Acquisition / Break Media / Los Angeles, CA
Break Media/Los Angeles, CA

Break Media Senior Manager of User Acquisition

Break Media, the premier on-line media company for Men is looking for a Senior Manager of User Acquisition. This role will work closely with the product and marketing teams to manage strategy, execution, optimization and analysis of performance driven marketing campaigns including search engine marketing, Facebook marketing, affiliate marketing and ROI focused display campaigns. In addition the Senior Manager of User Acquisition will monitor campaign performance while recommending and making adjustments to our target metrics when needed.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess a background in performance and user acquisition marketing and will be comfortable working with and reporting results to executives. As a result of our continued success we are growing and looking for a focused, team-oriented, organized and results oriented person who can step in and hit the ground running.

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Marketing but also works closely with business owners from around the organization. Critical success factors are a strategic and deeply analytic approach to driving high volume user acquisition at with measured ROI, a proactive approach to supporting multiple projects at once, and a result-driven "owner" mindset. This individual will be an expert on high-volume paid acquisition through channels including social media, graphical advertising, networks, and affiliates.

Responsibilities:
The Senior Manager of User Acquisition will work to expand Break Media's reach, bringing new users to our properties, technologies, and players to our games. This position will also work closely to monitor the performance of all in-house promotions, ensuring they are optimized as we would treat an external marketing partner campaign. This position will drive highest volume user acquisition at efficient cost vs. customer value, and work to continuously improve target reach and optimize investment across the organization.

• Define the online user acquisition strategy for Break Media, to deliver results against aggressive growth goals
• Manage and develop comprehensive online marketing channel and spend portfolio across different campaigns
• Working in chorus with internal design and production teams to create performance focused creative executions including performance driven copy writing and design.
• Develop a system for landing page testing and optimization to drive maximum conversion and retention
• Drive results to quarterly, weekly, and daily objectives via a rigorous operational roadmap for the function
• Lead internal alignment on spend budget and cross-promotion optimization, including frequent forecasting, approval, and reporting cycles; own relationship and clearly communicate with Finance and Executive staff
• Continuously optimize cross promotional inventory across the Break network, including creative and product development, managing game studio relationships, analytics and reporting
• Build systems and processes to rapidly scale capabilities in targeting, bidding & spend management, content development, reporting and analytics
• Innovate on new channels and sources with high user value, while providing measurable results on all campaigns
• Collaborate closely with a broad range of business partners across the company, including analytics, business units, product managers, IT, creative services, and other marketing function heads
• Provide expert competitive intelligence; identify and mitigate competitor tactics for sourcing and targeting users, bidding and install rates
Required Skills:
• 5+ years of online media buying as an advertiser, with track record of managing profitable campaign portfolios at large scale budgets
• SEM and keyword experience and expertise
• Overall industry acumen and understanding of new user acquisition and prospecting opportunities; experience in ad networks and social networking applications is highly desirable
• Highly analytical and deep experience with different analytics software packages including Google Analytics
• Proven record of large-scale, ROI-positive campaigns
• Experience with ROI positive Facebook ads, Adwords, Ad exchanges, cost per install campaigns (admob, iads, tapjoy)
• A/B and multivariate testing experience
• Data-driven decision making
• Preferred: coding experience (HTML, PHP, Ruby on Rails etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of the processes and infrastructure required to run at scale
• Strong drive and ownership mindset; ability to own issues and see them through resolution
• Strong leadership presence; effective cross-functional driver
• Proven ability to support multiple business units and engage with senior leadership
• Track record of building scalable operating processes and systems as well as proven success within a performance based marketing environment
• BA/BS degree required

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e-Commerce Manager / Scholastic / NY, NY
Scholastic/NY, NY

Description:
The e-Commerce Manager will support and drive online revenues for two e-Commerce sites serving teachers, schools and districts:
• Scholastic Printables (printables.scholastic.com) is a subscription service providing access to digital teaching resources and interactive tools. 80% of focus will be on Scholastic Printables.
• The Teacher Store (www.scholastic.com/teacherstore) offers a wide array of physical and digital product, including classroom books & libraries, decoratives, teaching resources and educational software and programs. 20% of focus will be on Scholastic Teacher Store.

Responsibilities:

Product Development
• Assist in identifying and prioritizing new features & functionality, working with production team, IT and vendors to implement.
• Identify and test new product lines

Marketing
• Get involved in developing the marketing strategy and calendar for Printables.
• Create and implement promotional offers, testing effectiveness.
• Manage and execute the Marketing plan across all channels: Email, PPC, SEO, Affiliate, Banner Ads on external sites, Social and Scholastic.com.
• Support Online Teacher Store Marketing initiatives
• Develop creative and coordinate delivery of all assets to support campaigns. Manage efforts of copywriters, designers, coders, internal email marketing and search teams, vendors.
• Present results, opportunities and status to business stakeholders
• Oversee retention efforts (including welcome emails, subscriber newsletters and new content) to drive usage and loyalty
• Maintain/Improve renewal rates for subscribers
• Manage member referral and rewards program

Analytics
• Monitor site analytics and e-Commerce KPIs, identifying opportunities and trends. Collaborate with internal analytics team to define requirements and implement reporting tools to measure and analyze key performance indicators
• Develop forecast for new subscriptions and renewals. Track performance and reforecast as needed.
• Manage the budget and billing


Content Updates
• Refresh homepage monthly, selecting, uploading and tagging new featured content. Manage the creation and uploading of new digitized content.
• Ongoing maintenance of the site(s) including content tagging, site updates, and on-site and cross channel promotions.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Versatile and entrepreneurial digital marketer with 3-5 years of related acquisition marketing experience across multiple digital channels.
• Track record of success in developing and managing testing from concept through implementation.
• Extremely strong analytical skills and business acumen required
• e-Commerce and subscription marketing experience desired
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment


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Emerging Media Software Architect / NBC Universal / New York, NY
NBC Universal/New York, NY

DESCRIPTION:

The Emerging Media Software Architect is a full time position within NBCUniversal's Consumer Technology Innovation (CTI) Team and will be responsible for imagining, researching, and developing creative, advanced technical Prove of Concept (POCs),software applications and prototypes in a range of new, emerging media and consumer technologies. This will ultimately generate deep technical expertise and innovation for NBCU brand partners and the company as a whole. Consumer technologies the team focuses on include Mobile, Social, Gaming, eBooks, Over-the-Top (OTT), and Automatic Content Recognition (ACR).

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Manage all associated documentation and source code generated in his/her research and software prototyping activities
• The Emerging Media Software Architect assists in evangelizing all these initiatives, working closely with Emerging Technology Specialists (ETS) as well as with other NBCU Operations and Technical Services peers, 3rd party technology partners, vendors, and NBCU brands when needed
• The ideal candidate will be a motivated, self-starting, detail-oriented professional with a strong desire for experimenting with new technologies and innovate in the media space
• This is a technical role in which an engineering background would be greatly helpful

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience
• Minimum of 3 years experience in systems architecture and software development, specifically on Web-based technologies (HTML5, JavaScript, CSS)
• Minimum of 2 years experience in systems architecture and software development, specifically for Mobile platforms such as iOS, Android, and Windows phones
• Minimum of 2 years experience working directly with customers to understand their needs, capture requirements, and build project plans

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through NBC UNIVERSAL CAREERS to be considered (note job #: 4182BR)
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Strong aptitude for reading/creating technical documentation, standards, and creating formulating/materializing system integrations with 3rd party platforms based on multiple SDKs/APIs
• Strong Agile software development and project management methodology experience
• Strong LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack experience
• Familiarity with the media business and digital content distribution technologies
• Familiarity with Connected TV technologies and platforms such as Samsung/LG Smart TVs, Google TV, Yahoo Connected TV, Apple TV, Roku and others
• Familiarity with Microsoft XBOX gaming platform and MS Silverlight software development
• Familiarity with Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technologies and players in the space
• Familiarity with Social sites integration (Facebook, Twitter) and social commenting tools
• Familiarity with Gamification platforms and services
• Familiarity with eBook publishing tools and technologies
• Familiarity with wireless carriers and mobile services such as SMS/MMS, Mobile Web, and Mobile Video
• Familiarity with digital ad serving platforms as Google DFP, Auditude, and FreeWheel
• Strong Leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills

NBC Universal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer promoting diversity in the workplace. We invite and encourage response from women, persons of color, veterans and the disabled.


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Product Manager / NBC Universal / New York, NY
NBC Universal/New York, NY

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT:

• Use customer / market research and findings to conceptualize product ideas for productions within their domain
• Produce and confidently articulate product roadmaps and detailed product requirements
• Lead product definition across the group or division
• Apply market research / competitive analysis to product plans
• Gain and grow solid knowledge of customer and stakeholder needs within one or more market segments
• Communicate effectively with all product stakeholders at any company level
• Develop and communicate comprehensive understanding of market segment and demonstrate ability to apply knowledge to product plans
• Display deep understanding of technology behind products
• Use deep understanding of Product Development Lifecycle to over see and execute product development from Concept through Launch
• Initiate Business Requirements Research, with moderate support from management
• Manage products / projects across company divisions in a cohesive manner

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

• Intake / change management: New Program / Project, Maintenance, Infrastructure
• Project prioritization, identify dependencies and overall management oversight
• Build and track project schedules
• Issue / Risk assessment and management / mitigation planning
• Track development progress, mitigate issues / risks and remove impediments from development team
• Subject matter expert for online web site and application development
• Develop solutions an clear objectives for executing project objectives
• Strong communication and leadership skills, including composing and communicating status from development teams to other Product Managers, Business and other stakeholders
• Manage several projects simultaneously
• Ability to understand the overall team project plans, and how individual product / project efforts relate to larger goals

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree; MBA preferred
• Graduate degree (MBA) may be considered in lieu of experience
• Minimum (3) years experience with product and project management responsibilities within online software development and Media Technology (including creation and management of product / project lifecycle document artifacts, including project planning tools like MS Project, Rally and/or Basecamp)
• Minimum (2) two years of experience within online, digital consumer facing products, including editorial content management, online video technologies, social media and untethered media experiences, including Mobile devices
• Proven track record of strong product / project delivery experience with business and technical awareness
• Able to assist with customer and market research, conceptualize product ideas for products within a given domain, and use said research and metrics to make changes / improvements to products
• Detail oriented in nature, with experience creating, delivering and communicating product roadmaps and related product requirements document artifacts
• Proven experience simultaneously managing products of medium to moderate complexity throughout the product / project lifecycle
• Project management and analysis / problem solving skills, including standard project management methodologies, such as Agile / SCRUM and PMBOK
• Project management skills to plan, schedule and monitor resources, deadlines and costs of multiple interrelated or independent projects; promotes method and fosters and environment that supports a customer-focused business
• Effective oral communication and presentation skills; comfortable interacting with senior executives both internally and externally
• Able to identify product solutions to moderately complex technology issues
• Contagious can-do attitude and self-sufficient work style
• Ability to adapt quickly and creatively to any situation; ability to adapt project management processes to suite the project and or environment
• Proven record of working under moderate supervision
• Able to demonstrate deep understanding of technologies that support product lines
• Able to articulate product technical solutions to development resources

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States (if applicable)
• Must be 18 years or older

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Possess a passion for digital media and for television programming and film in general
• Familiarity with the local media / news landscape, including both web and mobile / app solutions; locally focused / community based sites and applications (i.e. Foursquare, Food Spotting, Facebook, etc)
• Solid understanding of social media landscape and applications, especially best practice usage
• 2+ years experience with broadcast television networks or media / entertainment company, as well as a keen understanding of the local television business
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification a plus

NBC Universal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer promoting diversity in the workplace. We invite and encourage response from women, persons of color, veterans and the disabled.

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Software Engineering Manager, Client Deployment / Synacor / Buffalo, NY
Synacor/Buffalo, NY

The Software Engineering Manager of Client Deployment will oversee a team of software engineers by supporting their daily activities with regard to configuring and deploying large scale, web-based applications.
What you'll be doing
• Responsible for the daily administrative management of the Deployment team such as PTO requests, evaluation, progressive discipline and hiring.
• Oversee and track major projects by way of team performance.
• Mentor and problem-solve coding decisions. Offer coding support and urgent bug analysis when necessary.
• Facilitate communications with Product and Project Managers and ensure that projects are properly specified prior to implementation.
• Provide periodic presentations on design decisions or analysis to clients, vendors, and Synacor staff when necessary.
• Assign and track tasks and projects accordingly.
• Aid and facilitate technical architecture decisions.
• Ensure proper reporting of project status to direct manager.
• Ensure high level of automated Unit and Selenium testing.
• Provide Level of Effort estimates, sizing tasks and sprint planning.
What you'll bring to the table
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience required.
• Engineering management or team lead experience required.
• Five years of software or website development experience (Unix, PHP, HTML and JavaScript, jQuery).
• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, etc.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git, Subversion, CVS.
• Experience with Content Management Systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• System analysis and software architectural skills.
• Ability to track multiple large and small projects.

What we'll bring to the table:
• 100% Company paid benefits (health, dental, vision) for all employees and eligible dependents
• Competitive compensation package, including stock option grants (for eligible positions)
• Award winning company culture
• Casual dress and flexible environment
• Generous paid time off
• 25 cent vending machines
• Free Spot coffee, popcorn and cappuccino
• Monthly company connections (get to know your co-workers)
• The opportunity to make a difference!

To apply please visit our website; http://tbe.taleo.net/...ACOR&cws=1&rid=877

Synacor is not your typical 9 to 5 workplace. Our award winning culture doesn't stop at flexible work hours and 25 cent vending machines. Jeans and t-shirts are typical office attire, even for the executives. Teamwork is an everyday occurrence, and is made easy with our new open workspaces. Our leadership team understands that the best results come from collaboration, so we hire the best and brightest and then let them do what they do best: create cutting-edge products and provide exemplary customer service. Synacor's headquarters is located along Buffalo's waterfront in the Erie Basin Marina. Taking a few minutes to enjoy the serenity of nature is as easy as walking 1,000 feet or so to the water. We even have a lakefront gazebo with wi-fi connection! And if that's not enough, Synacor pays 100% of health care premiums for employees AND dependents, offers stock option participation, a healthy bonus potential and a very generous paid time off policy. Working with some of the largest cable, telecom and satellite providers, Synacor's products and online services reach over 25 million high-speed Internet subscribers worldwide. We are looking for great people to join our team and be given the freedom to do the work they were hired to do.


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Manager, Mobile Ad Products / Gannett Digital / McLean, VA
Gannett Digital/McLean, VA

Gannett Digital, a Fortune 500 and top 20 digital media leader seeks a dynamic Manager Mobile Ad Products to join our team. EXCELLENT Career Opportunity and work environment.



The Manager, Mobile Ad Products is responsible creating, managing and implementing a cutting edge mobile ad strategy and products that lead the industry and accelerate the growth of mobile revenue across Gannett mobile properties. Working directly with ad sales, the Client Solutions team, product management and ad operations, the Manager would lead the process of planning, developing and executing on an ad products portfolio that leverages national and local apps, content and audiences, helping to reach valuable consumer segments that attract and retain advertisers. The Manager would oversee the communication and rollout of these solutions and will interface regularly with clients and/or agencies to deploy. Critical will be the development and management of internal creative resources and outside vendors who will execute creative and enable new ad products. The Manager must have a deep knowledge and understanding of the mobile publishing ecosystem, and rich-media advertising technology. Position is based out of Gannett / USA TODAY HQ in Tysons Corner, VA



• Day-to-day management and execution of mobile campaigns, working with ad operations and P&I

• Collaboration with ad sales on new opportunities and packaging

• Work as part of the product management team to develop ad products for existing and future apps    

• Developing the strategy for and maintaining an industry leading portfolio of mobile ad products

• Working as part of the forecasting and projections team on quarterly and yearly revenue forecasting and projections

• Attending industry conferences, tradeshows and maintaining knowledge of the mobile ad industry



Requirements
•BA/MBA in Business, or similar
•5+ years of mobile advertising, and/or digital ad product experience with some client facing experience preferred.
•Mobile Ad Product experience a must
•A proven, tangible track record and history of success in creating mobile ad strategy development and implementation
•Excellent communication skills a must
•Ability to collaborate and manage across divisions.



Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an international media and marketing solutions company that informs and engages more than 100 million people every month through its powerful network of broadcast, digital, mobile and publishing properties. Our portfolio of trusted brands offers marketers unmatched local-to-national reach and customizable, innovative marketing solutions across any platform. Gannett is committed to connecting people – and the companies who want to reach them – with their interests and communities. For more information, visit www.gannett.com.



We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace including veterans and applicants with disabilities.






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Digital Associate Producer/Production Associate (Web) / Current TV / San Francisco, CA
Current TV/San Francisco, CA

Purpose:
This is a junior position on a fast-paced multimedia/web video team. The successful candidate will join a bustling newsroom and be expected to use his or her wide range of web publishing and digital video skills to produce text, photo, and video content for Current.com. The ideal candidate has a strong journalistic background, instincts and judgment, and possesses extreme attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Under the direction of Supervising Producer, publish content to the web, including programming the homepage, headlines on articles, blog posts, videos, photo galleries and live chats
• Edit and package video excerpts from live television programming and assist with production of web video extras
• Use social media and online tools to promote content across the web
• Under the direction of production team, curate and publish user-generated content and conversation for select features
• Assist with daily newsletter production and administration
• Proofread text on site and various other digital platforms as directed, adhering to AP style
• Coordinate with marketing, legal, post-production and other Current TV departments as needed
• Contribute to brainstorming of new and innovative projects, particularly around the 2012 election cycle

Background/Experience:

• 2-3 years experience in interactive media and video production
• Web production experience is a must, including proven experience with writing/publishing to the web, posting online video, and participating in online community and social media
• Experience working in a newsroom under deadline pressure
• Experience working in small teams to produce content
• Knowledge of SEO
• Experience using a content-management system for online and/or on-air content
• Familiarity with blog production platforms, especially WordPress
• Ability and willingness to work directly with the on-air show team and producers to meet deadlines in an urgent and changing news environment
• Strong knowledge of and interest in online trends, especially around digital video, online community, and social media
• Previous entry-level jobs or internships at TV/film production companies or TV networks strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal ability and communication skills
• PRE-REQUISITE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: Strong familiarity with: editing in Final Cut Pro (and/or other non-linear video editing systems), video compression for the Web, Photoshop, HTML, and basic still photography

Travel:
Occasional travel may be required.
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity and a great work environment, please email your resume, cover letter and links to three writing samples and video journalism pieces to INSERT.
Please tell us where you saw this job posted, and include the position title in the subject line of your email.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with our Company depends solely on your qualifications.


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128991BR - Manager, Marketing / Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc. / Burbank, CA
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc./Burbank, CA

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc. seeks a Manager, Marketing for the Marketing department. The Manager, Marketing reports to the VP, Marketing and is responsible for developing the global brand strategy and North American marketing plans for assigned products and digital games, as well as managing execution against these plans.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute on global brand plans for assigned brands and digital products.
• Partner with Digital Marketing team to ensure cohesion between brand marketing plans and in-game monetization requirements for live products.
• Manage North American product marketing plans and title P&Ls.
• Ensure brand assurance and integration with strategic brand plans for all digital products and services in the portfolio.
• Develop and manage social media programs internally or through external agencies.
• Work with North American Sales Planning to build ultimate product forecasts and support Europe/Asia in the development of their revenue forecasts and marketing budgets.
• Partner with EMEA and Asia teams to build on-strategy local executional marketing plans.
• Support VP, Marketing in development of greenlight and go-to-market presentations.
• Evangelize to other divisions of Warner Bros., including WB Pictures, Warner Home Video, WB Digital Distribution, DC Comics, WB
• Premiere, and WB Consumer Products to create compelling cross-promotions and synergies.
• Partner with development teams to create and validate messaging and prioritize game features' availability for trade and consumer events and programs.
• Develop master and all subordinate creative briefs.
• Manage creative agencies to deliver compelling materials on brand, on time and on budget; this includes brand iconography, packaging, ad units and other creative elements you deem appropriate.
• Hire and manage marketing agencies to deliver effective, on brand, on time and on budget programs.
• Develop goal metrics for buzz tracking and ensure marketing plans are driving to milestones.
• Partner with internal PR, trade marketing, sales planning, and research teams to deliver against your brand plans.
• Supported by a Marketing Associate and Marketing Coordinator (both shared with another Brand Manager).
• Ongoing training and development of supporting staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree required, MBA preferred.
• 4+ years of videogame marketing experience OR MBA + 2 years in a packaged goods or entertainment marketing role.
• Preferred candidates will have digital game experience (free-to-play/MMO or mobile).
• Preferred candidates will have experience driving social media programs.
• Comfortable with analytics required for product forecasting, competitive analysis, buzz tracking and social media programs.
• Deeply involved in social media and mobile gaming personally.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Skilled in developing and delivering compelling presentations.
• Strong familiarity with social media (esp. Facebook).
• Only those with a passion for videogames should apply.

If interested in the position, please apply online at:

https://careers.timewarner.com/...R&Codes=NPDC


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Senior Manager, Mobile & Emerging Media / Rodale / New York, NY
Rodale /New York, NY

Rodale, the world's leading independent health and fitness publisher, is seeking a dynamic, multi-talented, and forward-thinking Senior Manager, Mobile and Emerging Media. The position will be located in our New York City location. The ideal candidate will bring a contagious enthusiasm to the task of brand-building in the emerging, and rapidly-changing, channels of mobile content, and will be well-versed in new technology trends and best practices. This is a unique position tasked with setting strategy and staying current in two of the fastest-growing fields in publishing, and requires a natural curiosity for new technology and ideas, a knack for analysis and organization, and a strong capacity for communication in an organizational setting.

Direct experience developing smartphone apps or working with the mobile web is not required, but a strong knowledge of the landscape is a prerequisite. This Senior Manager for emerging media will help to develop new relationships and forge new partnerships, conduct sales/download/user analysis, identify best practices across the industry, and more. Working under the AVP for mobile, social, and emerging media, the Senior Manager will help to coordinate editorial and business development goals.

Responsibilities also include:

- Developing project plans, scope and requirement documents, as well as tracking mechanisms - Determining work flow priorities, building detailed site maintenance plans and executing tasks on time and in order - Keeping abreast of continual evolution of digital space, both through work project demands and proactive exploration; help develop group-wide updates - The ability to become an evangelist for the team, for new technology, for innovation, and continual learning

The ideal candidate will possess:

- 3 to 5 years interactive/digital media experience with a major brand - Project management and web development experience - Working knowledge of HTML and Photoshop, and related web authoring tools and software, including content management systems - A strong sense of motivation and appreciation for new technology and change - The ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment - A working knowledge of typical desktop publishing solutions, though Google docs, Microsoft Excel, and Apple Keynote are key - An understanding of the Adobe suite of products, including InDesign and Digital Editions *Experience identifying and enlisting new vendors and developers, vetting Statement-of-Work proposals, and providing feedback on designs and beta builds. - Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team (Sales, Business Development, Editorial, IT, and external creative vendors) to implement solutions Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Digital Producer (Senior) / Current TV / San Francisco, CA
Current TV/San Francisco, CA

Join the team at Current.
Current Media is the fastest growing cable network in history. Our Emmy-award-winning team delivers in-depth exploration of the world's most important and entertaining stories to an engaged and interactive audience on-air and online. We are committed to providing our influential adult audience relevant content with the most integrated and immersive multi-platform experience possible. Current Media has smart, dedicated teams in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Europe, and is now viewed in more than 70 million homes worldwide.

Description

Current is looking for an experienced digital producer to run the Current.com website for its soon-to-launch primetime cable program, ‘The War Room with Jennifer Granholm.' The ideal candidate is a social media junkie who is excited to use new tools to extend awareness, reach, and conversation across new and existing social networks. The role will be responsible for overseeing strategy and publishing content for the program's website and social media platforms on a daily basis. We seek a high-energy candidate with innovative social media experience, strong writing abilities and a passion for politics. Candidates lacking proven experience publishing to the web, and operating within social networks and online communities, need not apply. This position is San Francisco-based, and individuals should apply only if they currently live in or are willing to relocate to the Bay Area. Cover letter required.

Responsibilities

- Working in collaboration with VP Digital Content, plan and execute long- and short-term digital content that extends ‘The War Room' across multiple platforms
- Publish daily content to the website – including programming the homepage, writing headlines, summaries and promotional teases, curating, writing blog posts, building story pages, photo editing, photo galleries and other multimedia
- Using creative techniques and building new social ideas, engage and grow social media following for ‘The War Room' on Current.com and across Facebook, Twitter and other social networks – creating, moderating social content and innovating in the space
- Select, edit and publish excerpts from the TV show and any Web extras each night
- Develop original interactive content (video, text, multimedia) online
- Edit and proofread stories and copy on the site adhering to the AP Stylebook
- Curate and publish UGC content for select features
- Collaborate with show talent and executives, bookers, video editors, writers, producers, graphics editors, marketing, digital distribution, legal, post-production and other departments as needed
- Promote our content through other journalists and media outlets
- Assist with daily newsletter content production and administration

Skills

- 5+ years experience working in interactive and social media
- Excellent writing skills – including experience blogging
- Experience working in high-pressure, deadline-oriented news environment along with excellent news judgment
- Expertise and a passion for politics
- Expert skill in HTML, Photoshop, video editing, and Web publishing
- Experience operating within the culture of online communities
- Extreme attention to detail, organizational skills
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, late evenings or occasional weekends as needed
- Experience creating interactive multimedia content in a high-profile media environment
- Strong ability to think creatively and strategically with a commitment to execution; communicating clearly and effectively both verbally and written
- Enthusiasm, dogged determination and a desire to proactively tackle new challenges
- Must possess ability to work independently or collaboratively, as environment or project dictates, with experience making strategic recommendations and decisions
- Knowledge of social media best practices, emerging ideas and tools
- BA degree or equivalent required, advance degree preferred

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity, a great work environment, and the chance to earn a competitive salary and good benefits, please email your resume, cover letter and salary history to careers@current.com. Please include “Digital Producer (Senior)†in the subject line of your email.


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Director, Business Development / CollegeHumor Media / New York, NY
CollegeHumor Media/New York, NY

Category: Business Development/Strategic Management
CollegeHumor Media, comprised of CollegeHumor.com, Dorkly.com, Jes t.com & Sportspickle.com, is a leading online entertainment company targeting a core audience of young males age 18-34. CollegeHumor Media delivers daily comedic content, including videos, pictures, articles and jokes, created and/or curated by the CollegeHumor staff. Attracting more than 17 million monthly uniques and generating more than 100 million monthly page views , CollegeHumor Media provides online advertisers across a variety of categories with an efficient vehicle for reaching the desirable young adult demographic. CollegeHumor Media is an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI) and can be found online here: http://www.chmedia.com/

Position Title: Director of Business Development – CollegeHumor Media, a division of IAC

The Director of Business Development will be responsible for overseeing all business development activity across CollegeHumor Media. The position is a rare opportunity to flex your entrepreneurial muscle while getting the support and resources of a large organization – allowing you the chance to work on the cutting edge of the digital content world. This role presents endless opportunities for the right candidate to work in an entrepreneurial environment.

The business development activity will be comprised primarily of: 1) partnership opportunities that will drive the distribution & syndication of the sites' content; 2) partnership opportunities that will enhance the business by driving new technologies and revenue streams; 3) additional relationships (e.g., vendors); 4) strategic analysis. This will include working with various partners, including portals, search engines, mobile partners, consumer electronics companies, emerging platforms and adjacent markets, all in an effort to drive traffic to the sites and/or to generate new revenue opportunities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

* Help identify and evaluate the specific business development and other strategic opportunities.
* Prioritize the deal flow and monitor performance.
* Structure, negotiate and close the business development transactions.
* Leverage business development opportunities across multiple sites and potentially other IAC properties.


JOB REQUIREMENTS

* BA/BS – is essential (MBA or JD Preferred)
* At least 4 years of digital media experience
* Experience in digital business development is essential; experience in entertainment transactions is highly desirable
* Ability to excel in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment


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New Media Senior Program Manager / Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. - New Media Group / Raleigh, NC
Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. - New Media Group/Raleigh, NC

Experienced program manager needed to run and grow existing digital products within Capitol Broadcasting Company's New Media Group. This position will have P&L responsibility for multiple products and will report to the General Manager for WRAL.com. The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for the following for each of the products he/ she oversees: day-to-day operations, business strategy, sales materials, budgeting, product development, and long-term planning. Digital products managed by this position will include a daily deals platform, online classifieds and a local entertainment guide. Each product has unique value propositions and sales strategies, and the Senior Product Manager must balance these varied responsibilities while achieving growth and revenue goals. Will work cooperatively with sales, marketing, technology, and content departments within WRAL.com to achieve goals. Candidates must have at least 5 years of product marketing and/ or product management experience, including some experience with email marketing and online or mobile operations. Candidates with digital marketing experience, including social marketing, and mobile product development experience are preferred. Experience in the media industry and prior work with cross-functional teams is helpful but not required. A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree in business administration is preferred. A pre-employment drug screening is also required. All candidates must apply online at www.cbc-raleigh.com. EOE M/F All Capitol Broadcasting Company properties are tobacco free.

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Director, Publisher Sales / Verve Wireless / Bethesda, MD
Verve Wireless/Bethesda, MD (New York, NY)

Director, Publisher Sales

Verve Wireless helps local publishers build and grow their mobile business by providing differentiated technology tools to manage their mobile presence and make their sales teams more effective. We power their mobile web sites and applications -- built on our industry-leading mobile publishing platform. We also help them monetize their unsold inventory and bring them incremental revenue through our relationships with national advertisers.

The Director will be responsible for growing the Verve publisher base through building new relationships with local online publishers such as TV broadcasters, newspapers, radio station groups, and other local online publishers.


Responsibilities:
• Prospect, close and grow relationships with key local publishers
• Manage all facets of the business development cycle including developing a target list, prospecting new publishers, communicating Verve's value proposition, negotiating and renewing contracts and maximizing relationships
• Work closely with the client services team to ensure a successful implementation of the publisher's solution


Requirements & Skills:
• A minimum of 5 years prior sales experience calling on Publishers for a publishing or advertising technology company
• Strong relationships with key Publisher decision makers
• Strong understanding of industry trends, technologies, mobile platforms and online advertising
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• "Hands On" solution-oriented team player
• Enjoys a fun, fast-paced environment

Verve is a premier mobile advertising company helping hundreds of local and national advertisers reach a valuable, premium audience where they live, work and play. Over 1,300 publishers use the Verve platform to manage their mobile advertising business, making Verve a leader in mobile media monetization. Verve has offices in San Diego, CA, Washington D.C., and New York, NY.

Learn more at http:///www.vervewireless.com


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SEM Manager & Guru / Hair Direct / Bainbridge, PA
Hair Direct/Bainbridge, PA (Lancaster County/Central PA)

An SEM Badass. A smart, passionate and motivated senior-level SEM/SEO analyst and guru. We need someone who really knows how to get sites ranked organically, and how to develop a search marketing strategy.

We also currently spend about $50k per month on paid placement so the successful candidate would need to have experience and expertise managing PPC programs and campaigns.

This person would be responsible for ALL aspects of our SEM. We are a small company (approx 40 employees) with a robust marketing and development team, looking to add an SEO and PPC expert into the mix.

Full job description: http://www.hairdirect.com/About/Join/Jobs/SEM.aspx

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Mobile Product Marketing Manager / Gannett Digital / McLean, VA
Gannett Digital/McLean, VA

Gannett Digital, a Fortune 500 and top 20 digital media leader seeks a dynamic Mobile Product Marketing Manager to join our team. EXCELLENT Career Opportunity and work environment.

The Mobile Product Marketing Manager is responsible for all aspects of marketing for the Gannett/USATODAY mobile products. The Manager will work as an integral part of the product team, and work closely with the company's marketing, brand, research, metrics and developers to help create market dominating products. In this role, the Manager will be the expert on the mobile user, how they find applications and content, their product usage and needs and will transfer that knowledge to the product managers and sales channel. The manager will have a wide range of responsibilities, including identifying and defining the mobile customer's segments, their needs, developing marketing requirements documents for new products, distribution strategies, product positioning, portfolio management, marketing and partnership strategies.

Position is based out of Gannett / USA TODAY HQ in Tysons Corner, VA

• Critical to this position is the ability to craft effective and accountable outbound marketing activities for our products. The Manager will craft the messaging and positioning for products, then conceive and develop innovative marketing programs that drive demand. Working with our business development group, the Manager will seek out and manage distribution channels, OEM relationships and marketing partnerships.
• Market intelligence – be the expert on the market, trends, research and competition (and how to crush them). Initiate market research studies and analyze their findings.   
• Distribution and demand generation – develop the strategy and manage the marketing programs that drive demand for our mobile products. Develop plans and manage distribution channels, lifetime value models and cost of acquisition. 
• Create and maintain product release schedule and develop release themes, Product launch – plan the launch of new products and releases and manage the cross-functional implementation of the plan     
• Develop product positioning and messaging that differentiates our products in the market, and be a critical member of the product development team so that position can be translated to a marketing requirements document for product management
• Participate in developing and implementing retention features and strategies.     
• Develop trade show and OEM partnerships to help position the brand and products in the marketplace   

Requirements:
• BA/MBA in marketing
• 5+ years of software product marketing experience with at least 2 years experience in a field facing role
• Mobile Marketing experience desired
• A proven, tangible track record and history of success in product marketing strategy development and implementation
• Excellent communication skills a must
• Ability to collaborate and manage across divisions.


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Head of Digital Inventory Strategy and Management / Viacom Media Networks / New York, NY
Viacom Media Networks /New York, NY

Description
Viacom Media Networks includes some of the most powerful, iconic and culturally relevant digital brands and destinations on the planet.

VMN's Digital Ad Sales is in the process of implementing a Data Management Platform and shifting more towards data-based targeting of Digital audiences, across all of our Digital properties. Not only can advertisers target premium digital content, leveraging some of the biggest brands in media; clients will be able to effectively target audiences across multiple screens by using VMN's DMP and leveraging deep pools of valuable user data. With real digital scale and industry leading reach, VMN properties can now be leveraged utilizing effective audience targeting technologies via third party data providers. By implementing a DMP, VMN will have new and innovative ways to solve client demands and will be able to offer best-in-class audience targeting options focused on delivering powerful performance results. Whether the goal is to strengthen a brand message, entice interactivity or push engagements - VMN will be able to provide viable ad solutions and marketing options using the DMP.

In addition, more broadly we are re-evaluating our Digital Inventory Management strategies and processes, to better utilize the latest technologies, leading practices, and strategic relationships in Digital Advertising Inventory Management. While we will continue to be the leaders in highly creative, custom digital solutions for our top clients, we also need to become more efficient and more data-driven in our strategic and day-to-day Inventory Management – ultimately achieving higher ROI of our Digital Ad Sales.

Viacom Media Networks Digital is seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Digital Ad Sales EVP (or SVP?) to lead the Data Management Platform implementation and strategy, as well as to work with Digital Pricing and Inventory and the Digital Ad Sales Leads on our broader strategic Digital Ad Inventory Management improvement efforts.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Lead the new direction of VMN's Digital Ad Sales, towards data-driven targeting, and implementation of best practices and technologies for Digital Inventory Management
2. Build internal consensus on the new direction and initiatives, among the key stakeholders in VMN and Viacom
3. Bring strong, current understanding of the value of DMP/ Digital inventory systems for Inventory Optimization
4. Data Management Platform:
a. Business lead on the DMP implementation. Responsible along with IT for successful implementation
b. Develop the strategy and plans for utilizing the DMP for our Digital Ad Sales. Accountable for the achievement of key business results with the DMP
c. Work closely with the CRM DB team to utilize the CRM DB for better targeting (within DMP)
d. Responsible to structure the training and ensure proper training levels for the Digital Sales people on DMP
5. Broader Inventory Management and Pricing strategies:
a. Work closely with Digital Pricing and Inventory, and with Digital Sales Leads on overall Inventory Strategy re-evaluation
b. Lead the pricing strategies for the targeted inventory (DMP), closely collaborating with Digital P&I
6. Partnerships: Lead the Inventory Partnerships strategy (e.g., Ad Exchanges, Ad Networks). Responsible for the development and negotiation of terms and success metrics for the inventory systems/ partnerships (price, placing strategies/ constraints, etc.), aligned with the overall Inventory Strategies for Digital
7. Overall: Liaise with the Digital Sales Leads to understand client needs and sales organization needs, and responsible for optimizing how DMP/ partnerships meet those needs on an ongoing basis

Qualifications

1. Minimum of 7-10 of relevant experience in a similar strategic Inventory/ Data Management role from one of the top Digital Advertising companies, including for example: DMPs/ Data Aggregators, Demand Side Providers, Ad Exchanges, Ad Networks, Targeted Networks, Ad Servers, Media Buying Desks.
2. Bachelors Degree Required (Advanced Degree Preferred)
3. Deep understanding of the technical aspects of Data Management and Inventory Management systems for Digital Advertising. While we are not looking for someone with an engineering degree, we do require strong familiarity with the various types of systems, their advantages/ disadvantages from a technical perspective, major processes utilized, etc.
4. Experience implementing a similar project at a similar size company (Data Management Platform or similar project) with demonstrable success.



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Account Executive / FierceMarkets, Inc. / Washington, DC
FierceMarkets, Inc./Washington, DC

Based in downtown Washington, DC, we're currently seeking a full-time Account Executive to sell advertising and sponsorship campaigns across our suite of industry-specific email newsletters, websites, webinars, and conferences. The position offers strong earnings potential, and opportunities for career advancement.
As Account Executive, you will be responsible for managing and developing a sales territory and working all phases of the sales cycle, from prospecting to closing. Our customers are business marketers, your overall mission is to build relationships and put together advertising campaigns that help them achieve their marketing goals. B to B media sales or agency experience is a plus, a track record and comfort in a fast-paced and measurable environment is a must.
Ideal candidates will have:
• 1-4 years of experience and achievement in a business or sales-driven environment
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, outgoing personality, strong people skills
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• A strong sense of organization with strict attention to detail

• Strong academic achievement

• Proficiency with a variety of software packages, including Excel and Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Ability to listen, adapt, and think quickly on your feet
• Plenty of Internet savvy and experience
• A fierce, fun, collaborative attitude
• Legal right to work in the United States
Description
• Actively prospect and close sales
• Design and pitch integrated ad campaigns to better serve client needs
• Maintain and grow strong relationships with existing customers
• Work collaboratively to cross-sell new products to existing account base and new customers
• Actively manage and develop relationships with advertising buyers
• Represent our publications at trade shows, parties, and other events.
• Participate as a successful member of our Sales Team.


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Product Manager / The Wall Street Journal Digital Network / New York, NY
The Wall Street Journal Digital Network/New York, NY

Do you have a passion for creating great products that delight users and grow business? Do you have a strong interest in world, politics, business and market news and working for a publication that leads the media industry in quality and reader loyalty? WSJ.com, the leader in personal finance news and information, is looking for a motivated Product Manager to lead our product strategy and execution on multiple fronts -- from engaging readers to building new audiences to creating products that support new business opportunities.

As a Product Manager, you are a flexible, results-oriented and experienced leader who will drive WSJ.com's products from inception to launch. You have visionary product insight, significant technical expertise and extensive leadership and business skills. You combine a great instinct for developing compelling products with a strong focus on user experience, analytics, and requirements analysis. You are a relationship builder with the technical aptitude to work with a world-class engineering team, a strong collaborator and communicator, and have business sense to drive product goals and strategies.

Responsibilities Include:
 Own large and small projects from product roadmap and strategy
 Communicate effectively throughout the organization on status, issues, and results
 Subject matter expert on your products, best practices, competition and latest industry trends and regularly track product success metrics
 Understand, gather, and document concise user, business and product requirements for existing product enhancements and new initiatives, including scenarios, flows, edge cases, business justification and operational impact
 Evaluate pros and cons of different choices and understand tradeoffs between scope and time to market; drive creative solutions
 Manage backlog to ensure requests are captured, prioritized, and communicated
 Conduct primary or secondary research as needed
 Create preliminary design concepts
 Effectively partner with stakeholders through the product lifecycle including Engineering, Project Management, Design, Ad Sales, Marketing, Customer Service

Qualifications:
 5+ years online product experience preferably in the news and information space and working with Editorial teams
 Passion for market data and finance strongly desired
 Demonstrated success leading, defining, and launching robust and innovative online products
 Ability to gather user and business requirements and convert them into a winning product vision
 Significant people and organizational management skills. A natural leader and mentor, and a total team player
 Strong communication skills with the ability to evangelize the merits of WSJ.com's products internally and externally
 Strong quantitative and analytical abilities, with deep understanding of the Internet, mobile trends, content management systems, market data and on-line advertising
 Entrepreneurial experience and a passion for creating great products are highly valued
 Strong sense of urgency and comfort in a fast paced environment


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Universal Gaming Network Marketing Director / NBC Universal / New York, NY
NBC Universal/New York, NY

DESCRIPTION:

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Universal Gaming Network Marketing Director has responsibility in three main areas: the refinement and execution of NBCUniversal's go-to-market strategy, the monetization of the newly-launching Universal Gaming Network, and both external and internal messaging in the form of sales materials and informal role as Chief Education Officer among internal constituencies. The Director has a central role in the important new online/casual gaming-focused initiative at NBCUniversal and will need to be both a thought leader and an active “doer†to ensure the UGN gets traction in the marketplace.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

STRATEGY:
• Go-to-Market: take a leading role with product, sales and marketing leadership to refine the go-to-market strategy that succinctly articulates a compelling value proposition that marries our product offerings with a robust understanding of client needs in the online/casual gaming space
• Packaging: create, socialize and execute packaging strategies that leverage audience segments, data-informed targeting and other approaches
• Products: develop new cross-site ad products to keep NBCUniversal on the technology vanguard; including new technology, research/metrics, data, etc.

MONETIZATION:
• Client-Specific RFPs: partner with sales to formulate marketable sales strategies that are customized to fit specific client objectives (reactive sales support)
• Agency Focus: target appropriate clients, agencies, digital practices, etc. to approach with the UGN story; segment the story to optimize success with different types of buyers such as price, performance, DR, etc. (proactive sales support)
• Integration: as the UGN grows and matures, the Director will be responsible for building bridges to other parts of NBCUniversal to create larger opportunities—both as bundled packages and new markets (mobile, syndication, etc.).

MESSAGING:
• Sales Collateral: create complete suite of Universal Gaming Network sales materials, credentials deck, case studies, one-sheeters, etc.; ensure all materials support the go-to-market strategy and generate new “pitch†approaches
• Internal Communication/Education: act as the central point of contact for inbound UGN marketing requests; leverage domain expertise to educate sales/marketing/site teams about the online/casual gaming world as needed
• Advertising & Sponsorships: evaluate opportunities to promote the Universal Gaming Network through event sponsorships, advertising and other channels

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solutions-oriented thinker who can operate within a de-centralized org and has a proven ability to get things done while managing multiple projects simultaneously
Robust understanding of advertising within the Digital eco-system, ideally with specific domain expertise in the online/casual gaming world
• Extensive digital sales packaging experience—either creating or evaluating—both with the creative (“big ideaâ€) and the practical (go-to-market/execution) aspects
• Solid project management, marketing and strategy experience
• Strong interpersonal and management skills with the ability to lead interdepartmental teams and influencing internal and external clients
• Familiarity with standard digital analytics tools (Omniture, @Plan, comScore, Dynamic Logic, Quantcast, etc.) and ability to derive insights from the data
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Four-year degree required, MBA preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years of marketing-related experience within the media industry (media company, agency, client-side, sales organization, etc.) with at least 3-5 years directly related to the Internet (preference given to candidates who have “lived†within an ad network/exchange environment on either the sell- or buy-side)

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solutions-oriented thinker who can operate within a de-centralized org and has a proven ability to get things done while managing multiple projects simultaneously
Robust understanding of advertising within the Digital eco-system, ideally with specific domain expertise in the online/casual gaming world
• Extensive digital sales packaging experience—either creating or evaluating—both with the creative (“big ideaâ€) and the practical (go-to-market/execution) aspects
• Solid project management, marketing and strategy experience
• Strong interpersonal and management skills with the ability to lead interdepartmental teams and influencing internal and external clients
• Familiarity with standard digital analytics tools (Omniture, @Plan, comScore, Dynamic Logic, Quantcast, etc.) and ability to derive insights from the data
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel

NBC Universal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer promoting diversity in the workplace. We invite and encourage response from women, persons of color, veterans and the disabled.

To APPLY ONLINE, please use the following URL:

http://appclix.postmasterlx.com/...bsourceId=AD026

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Mobile Product Manager, Digital / Los Angeles Times / Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Times/Los Angeles, CA

The area: Product Management

Los Angeles Times Digital is a premier source for breaking news, -in-depth analysis, comprehensive coverage on the entertainment industry and investigative journalism. Locally, Los Angeles Times Digital is also the definite source for content and community that is unique to where you live, work and play in Southern California.

Los Angeles Times Digital will provide the most authoritative, award-winning news content anytime and anywhere and:
• Create a consistent brand identity across all digital devices
• Ensure a reader account and their activity stays current and connected with any device
• Encourage readers to interact and publish
• Enable readers to assemble and personalize their content experience

The role: Mobile Product Manager, Digital

In this role, you will join the Los Angeles Times Product team, leading mobile product development and helping to define the overall product strategy. You will share accountability for traffic and revenue goals with a cross-functional team and will be responsible for ensuring mobile products are pacing to goal.

You will have a passion for mobile, know the key platforms, enjoy reading about market trends, get excited about conferences, and love to talk implementation. You will be able to communicate your ideas effectively and work well in a fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities:

• Lead and own the product development process from conception to launch, communicating the product strategy, launch plans, and roadmap features throughout the product's lifecycle.
• Gathers and writes requirements (PRD's), manages bugs and feature requests, achieves stakeholder signoff.
• Maintain the product roadmap, manage the P&L, and communicate traffic and revenue pacing goals.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and understand project priorities.
• Create, communicate, maintain and enforce project timelines for all mobile projects.
• Coordinate and participate in QA of all products pre and post launch.
• Coordinate with editorial and product teams to ensure the highest standards and maintain best practices for mobile.
• Work with business development to evaluate new 3rd party application developers, ad mediators and networks, and publishing partnerships, executing contracts with legal.
• Collaborate closely with sales planning, ad inventory, and ad production to define ad opportunities and balance business requirements with the user experience.
• Work with engineering and web development teams to determine technical requirements and implementation, addressing scalability, iterative development, and strategic planning.
• Advocate for our products with OEM's, carriers, and publishing partners, creating demos and facilitating strategic partnerships where applicable.
• Research market and technology trends, conduct focus groups, and gather feedback from other business units that will inform future product requirements.

Requirements

• B.S / B.A degree with a strong academic record. A degree in related technical field is preferred.
• 5+ years working in Product Management, minimum 1-2 years in mobile.
• Strong understanding of and experience with: native app development (iOS, Android, Windows), mobile web development, mobile marketing apps, feed structure, wireframes, web metrics, ad mediators, ad networks, IAB standards for mobile, and video streaming technology.
• Familiarity with registration, commenting, single sign on across platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum Project Management methodologies
• Ability to work self-sufficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptability to work on cross-functional team with various stakeholders from different business units
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator and/or Visio, and other image editing programs and wireframing programs.
• Ability to develop timelines, and speak to the strategies around the development.
• User Experience and design knowledge a plus



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Account Manager - New Scientist / Reed Business Information / Houston, TX
Reed Business Information/Houston, TX

Account Manager/ New Scientist/ Waltham/ USA

This is a superb opportunity to accelerate your sales career on one of RBI's most vibrant and exciting brands. New Scientist has an immediate opening on the Advertising Sales team, reporting to the Director of Recruitment Advertising. You will play a key role in the US growth of New Scientist Jobs. You will be directly responsible for selling print, online and email advertising solutions to customers within your designated territory.

Key responsibilities include:
- Achievement of advertising revenue targets for New Scientist magazine
- Achievement of advertising revenue targets for newscientistjobs.com
- Developing and maintaining a solid understanding your client base and their specific recruitment needs
- Providing high levels of customer service at all times
- Selling email solutions
- Providing Management Reports on your territory each month

New Scientist is the world's most read weekly science and technology magazine, with close to 1 million readers worldwide. Since 1956, New Scientist magazine has been keeping readers up to date with the latest science and technology news from around the world. With a network of correspondents and editorial offices worldwide, we have a global reach that no other science magazine can match. The digital edition for iPad and other tablet devises went live in 2010.

newscientistjobs.com attracts over 200,000 unique users per month and advertises over 3,000 jobs at any one time. The site is a must use resource for those looking to hire top scientific talent within the US.

You will be responsible for selling recruitment advertising in print and online to a client base of Industry, Academic and Government clients. Selling will be predominantly over the telephone but face to face is encouraged whenever possible. Periodic business travel is required; you will represent the company at conferences and events throughout the US a couple of times a year.

Key Skills and Experience:
- Most importantly, you will have a passion for winning, enthusiasm and a high level of self-motivation to deliver great results
- Good listening and communication skills (verbal and written) are a prerequisite
- Determination and resilience are key attributes
- Ability to seek out new business and convert sales from a diverse client base
- Basic PC skills including the ability to use Word, Excel and Outlook

If you have what it takes to succeed you will enjoy a base salary, generous vacation, uncapped commission earnings, benefits and 401k plan.

If you are interested in applying for the position, please submit a cover letter explaining your interest and a resume.



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Key Account Manager - ICIS / Reed Business Information / Houston, TX
Reed Business Information/Houston, TX

Key Account Managers – ICIS – Business Information Sales – Houston

Description

ICIS is one of the world's leading providers of business critical pricing, news and data for the chemical, oil and energy industries. With the expansion of our business globally, new opportunities exist for experienced Key Account Management professionals to join the team in sales in our Houston offices.

The Company

Our global team of around 500 people based in London, Houston, Singapore, Shanghai, New York, Washington, San Francisco, Moscow and Mumbai strives to bring definitive global chemical intelligence.

ICIS is part of Reed Business Information (RBI), a division of Reed Business and a member of Reed Elsevier plc, the world's leading publisher and information provider..

Our rapidly developing online strategy focuses on meeting our user needs via community based information products & tools, data driven information services, vertical search products, including the leading B2B search engine, and online recruitment services. RBI is leading the B2B sector by developing innovative Web 2.0 online services and tools across a range of vertical markets, backed by established brands, investment in technology and a strong focus on user experience.

The Role

Reporting to the Global VP, Sales, you will develop deep business relationships with key clients from the Chemical, Oil and Energy sectors. It is essential to have thorough knowledge of business operations in large global companies in order to communicate with senior and multiple decision makers. You will develop a sales network by conducting business development calls and arranging client meetings in addition. Your primary focus will be selling Business Information at different steps along the value chain.

Building exceptional relationships will be crucial to being successful in this role. If you would thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and would like to be part of a growing international business, then we would like to hear from you.

Background required

- Extensive years of experience in data / business information and analytics sales
- Sales background in chemical, oil and energy industries preferred (selling data subscriptions)
- Outstanding verbal and written Communications skills
- Very strong communications skills, self motivation with energy and ambition
- Proven track record in creating and managing a new business pipeline essential
- Have led or supported a Consulting sales process
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- A positive attitude to dealing with people
-Capable of working independently
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What we can offer you:

- Excellent basic and commission package
- Ongoing training & development



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Manager, Digital & Social Media Research / Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc. / Burbank, CA
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc./Burbank, CA

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Warner Home Entertainment seeks a highly motivated and confident Manager of Global Digital and Social Media research. The candidate should be well-versed in the digital entertainment research space along with being enthusiastic about social media research. The individual will define and develop all aspects of primary research studies along with managing significant secondary data sources. The position reports to the Exec. Director of New Products but also collaborates the VP and other Directors on the department social media listening research initiative.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with digital primary research (Project scope, RFP, vendor selection, data review and presentations).
• Manages the tracking of all key digital secondary research (Nielsen, Futuresource, Screendigest, etc.).
• Specifically assists with key initiatives such as UltraViolet and other digital product launches.
• Works with vendors to refine all social media title and campaign reports and improve social media ROI metrics and methods for capturing data.
• Reviews all new social media tools and vendors to gain competitive advantage and makes recommendations to VP and ED.
• Manages budget reconciliation for digital and social media research initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• BS/BA or equivalent work experience required.
• MBA or other Graduate degree preferred.
• 4+ years market research experience.
• Client side research experience in Entertainment, Technology, Videogames or Package Goods research preferred.
• Prior in-depth experience in both primary and secondary market research.
• Social media research and analysis a must. This includes online behavioral analytics, social and traditional media influencer analysis, media trend identification, and target audience insights.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills specific to primary and social media research.
• Solid understanding of the digital entertainment landscape and products with desire to learn.
• Relentless attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; work well under pressure; superior customer service orientation and communication skills.
• Excellent basic research knowledge and communication skills.
• Ability to collect, synthesize, and summarize data and information.
• Ability to integrate data from multiple sources essential.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate findings to the Research and Marketing teams.
• Well-developed writing skills.
• Familiarity with these solutions is preferred: Radian6, Sysomos, Google Analytics, Omniture Site Catalyst, Compete.com, comScore, Dow Jones' Factiva, Facebook Insights, YouTube Insights.
• Enthusiasm for the product.
• Heavy online consumer understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and find creative solutions.
• High standards for work quality and attention to detail.


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Associate Manager, Product MarketingAssociate Manager, Product Marketing / The New York Times / New York, NY
The New York Times/New York, NY

The New York Times Company, a leading media company with 2010 revenues of $2.4 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe and more than 50 Web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com. The Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.

POSITION:
This position requires an innovative thinker and product marketer who can identify and capitalize on digital and cross-platform product opportunities and market innovations that drive ad revenue growth for the New York Times brand. This position is responsible for the identification of new business opportunities, the development of a sales strategy for new digital products with cross functional teams, and promotion of sell through of new products (both horizontal and vertical) to the entire sales force.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop a broad understanding of emerging technologies and advertising and marketing innovations across the competitive media landscape, conceive of new products ideas, vet with product, ad operation, sales, and technology, and bring these to customers through sales opportunities.

• Support the digital product sales process by developing sales materials to support the sales process and by providing strategic analysis to ensure that horizontal and vertical products and packaging are saleable and scalable.

• Help execute and deploy new product launches across Web, Mobile, and Tablet platforms.

• Work with the category account managers and ad directors to prioritize products that will drive the greatest return on investment for the sales effort.

• Collaborate with relevant areas of the organization (sales, product, ad planning, advertising operations) in the development of new products and integrated programs.

EXPERIENCE

• 2-4 years of Product Marketing/Integrated Marketing/Sales Development at a media company.

• Experience working in collaborative sales processes and product development, including the interaction required in cross-disciplinary teams.

• Flexibility and a sense of urgency to respond to last-minute requests and changes.

• Very strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to pitch to internal and external customers.

• Strong understanding of how to translate the long-term business objectives of advertisers into solutions.

The New York Times Company is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. The New York Times Company is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.



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Marketing & Social Media Coordinator / 360 Enterprises, Inc. / Mesa, AZ
360 Enterprises, Inc./Mesa, AZ

Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

TextLinkBrokers.com is a leading Search Engine Optimization company providing effective internet marketing, link building, search engine optimization, social media, and reputation management services. Assertiveness, attention to detail, and a track record of accomplishment are required for this highly visible position.

The working environment is professional, fun, and energized with a casual dress code. Benefits include medical, dental, life, vision, 401(k) savings plan, paid holidays, and accrued time off.

Responsibilities:
The Social Media Coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day execution of internal and client social media campaigns. Tasks include daily community listening, maintenance, community engagement/conservation, and monitoring and issue escalation/response. In addition, the Coordinator will conduct research to identify social media best practices and trends that will be used to hone and improve strategy, campaigns and programs. The ideal candidate will have proven, previous experience developing, managing and growing multiple clients social media brand presence.

• Assists with the coordination and planning of social media marketing projects to ensure company resources are utilized appropriately.
• Compiles project status reports, coordinates project schedules, manages project meetings, and identifies and resolves technical problems.
• Report regularly to management team.

Qualifications:
• BS/BA in Marketing or related field, or equivalent job experience
• 1-2 years of demonstrated experience handling social media relations for preferably multiple clients.
• Strong background knowledge, ability and passion for working with social media are required.
• Agency side social media management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail required.
• Must be highly creative and able to work with tight deadlines and also be able to multitask and exercise high level of flexibility.
• Excellent listening and customer service skills are necessary, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Relevant experience across key social media sites including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, blogs, YouTube.
• Familiarity with social media monitoring systems
• Knowledge of HTML coding, Facebook page design, video editing, a basic understanding of Photoshop CS4 a strong plus.
• CANDIDATES WHO ARE INVITED TO INTERVIEW WILL BE ASKED TO PRESENT LINKS AND/OR CLIPS OF PREVIOUS CAMPAIGNS.

Preference given to candidates with experience in the following areas:
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Marketing Research
• Sales and Product Marketing Collateral Development
• Email Marketing
• Viral Content Creation
• Marketing Copywriting
• Media Buying

If you meet those requirements and want to grow with us, apply immediately.
No phone calls please, and local candidates only.

Visit us at http://www.textlinkbrokers.com.


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Account Executive / Tribune Media Services / Chicago, IL
Tribune Media Services/Chicago, IL

McClatchy-Tribune Information Services (MCT) gives you access to the most comprehensive news and image services available — offering broader, deeper coverage than you'll find anywhere else. Whether you are looking for U.S., international, student-oriented, regional or industry-specific content, MCT gives you a single, easy-to-use resource for news, business and sports. MCT also provides features, opinions and themed content packages on a wide range of topics — along with related photos, graphics, illustrations and caricatures. With nearly 600 contributors worldwide, MCT has an exceptional variety of sources, so you get detailed analyses, opinions and perspectives along with relevant visuals. Operated jointly by the McClatchy Company and Tribune Company, MCT serves more than 1,200 media clients, online information services and information resellers across the globe.



Primary responsibility is to generate incremental revenue by developing strong relationships with a new customer segment of niche electronic publishers, including B2B web sites, trade associations and vertical publishers by leveraging the technical capabilities of the MCT SmartContent Service. In addition, responsibilities involve product development contributions with editorial team to improve products and fine-tune the nascent services to fit e-publisher needs. Duties also include participating on a team to expand relationships with content contributors to expand MCT's content pool as well as MCT SmartContent marketing and promoting all the products of the MCT news portfolio.

Generate revenue-producing opportunities for MCT SmartContent by creatively targeting new web portals, niche e-publishers, content users and extended sales channels.

•Negotiate favorable terms and craft contracts while creating long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.

•Identify and analyze customer behaviors and emerging marketplace trends to recommend actions, supported by accurate financial forecasts, to make strategic decisions to best maintain competitive edge.

•Support syndication sales efforts initiated by approved third-party resellers as well as aid MCT in converting newspaper clients into MCT contributors.

•Develop strong working relations with the operational (editorial, technology and product) teams to develop new content concepts and closely interact with the operational/ editorial functions of MCT SmartContent to provide clients exactly the content feeds they seek.

•Work with TMS marketing department to develop marketing and promotional materials used in MCT SmartContent mailings, conferences, advertising, web site development and other customer contact products.

•Understand clients' evolving content needs in order to make recommendations for future product and service enhancements to bolster future revenue streams.

•Continually evaluate client satisfaction, respond to client customer service requests, provide effective product enhancements and improve department's best practices at all times.

•Participate in the development of departmental procedures and policies and ensure implementation of efficient procedures.

Qualifications

•At least 2-3 years sales experience with a media organization or product.

•Bachelor's degree in Editorial, Business Administration or related field. MBA a plus for financial (forecasting, pricing and accounting) and strategic marketing knowledge.

•Effective communication, interpersonal, presentation and organization skills.

•The ability to handle multiple and complicated projects and to be competent with computer (Internet, Excel, word processing skills).

•Requires knowledge of newspaper and/or magazine industry and of syndicated and news service products. Thorough understanding of Internet industry is a must.







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Account Manager / Bilingual Recruiters, Inc / Mississauga, ON, Canada
Bilingual Recruiters, Inc/Mississauga, ON, Canada

Job Code: #655
Title: Account Manager
Job Location: Mississauga ON

Job Description:

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 + Bonus + Sick Days + Full Benefits

Our client, is a front runner in consumer products distribution and technological solutions. They constantly strive to offer their clients the best technological solutions and the most appealing products. Become a key player in this company's continued growth as an Account Manager. This is a great opportunity to pursue a stimulating career and move forward with an industry leader.

Overall Description:

An Account Manager is responsible for managing all aspects for an account or several accounts. This individual is the key point of contact both internally and externally. All account correspondence should flow through and to this individual to maintain an understanding of the various activities and projects occurring for their prospective accounts.

Launching new products and programs, developing merchandising plans with their retailers, creating and executing promotional activities and resolving account issues and barriers is essential in growing the account business. Ultimately, the Account Manager is responsible in achieving the agreed upon company sales objectives for an account or their portfolio.

Specific functions:

Launching New Clients:
- Create powerpoint presentation specific for the account – RFP's may be required
- Coordinate meetings to present offers/products/program with the appropriate parties and decision makers
- Request for contract or NDA (if required) from legal and forward to client for review and sign-off
- Coordinate internal and external cross-departmental meeting to discuss set up requirements and timing
- Create and manage a roll-out schedule for the requirements with completion dates for all departments internally & externally, to ensure launch date is achieved
- Coordinate & create training materials to conduct account training sessions for Retailers or TM's or DM's (middle management).
- Secure and develop merchandise home for the prepaid category and products with client
- Secure and develop authorized POP materials
- Develop and implement yearly promotional/activity calendar. Evaluate promotional results and or sales contests.
- Develop plan to set up terminals in store – POSA set up checklist or third party installations
- Execute launch…telemarketing…selected store visits
- Monitor sales closely for the first 3-4 months to identify non performing SKU's. Develop an action plan to help increase the lower volume product sales

Launching New Products & Programs:
- Create powerpoint presentation to communicate the product/program, including the 4 P's (Product, Placement, Price, Promotion)
- Coordinate meeting date with the client to present the presentation
- Follow-up on any questions or issues the client may have in regards to the new program so they may be able to make the decision to launch the program
- Once client approves program:
- Legal:Request amendment or contract/agreement (NDA when required) from legal department, review contact and forward to client for review and sign-off. Address and resolve requested changes and clarifications for clients with legal, VP of Sales or Supplier of the product(s). Ensure sign-off copies are sent to client, DW legal and copy for account manager files.
- IT: Communicate to IT the approved product/program and details to launch the program in the POSA terminals. Understand the requirements from IT to communicate to client. Set-up meeting with client IT departments as required.
- Accounting: Communicate to Accounting Department the approved product/program and pricing details – Retailer Discount, and Retail Override if required. Set-up meeting with client accounting departments as required.
- Merchant Services: Communicate launch kit requirements or launching details for the product/programs. Communicate launch date and shipping details.
- Account Set-up: Complete client listing forms and forward updated price page. Discuss launch requirements with client – kit contents, shipping instructions, launch date, POP requirements, placement, accounting set-up, terminal upgrades or gateway download, etc…
- Suppliers: Correspond with Suppliers as required to coordinate the product launch.
- Product/Program Launch Materials: Create memo, update order form, sell sheet, updated POSA product grid and any other material required to successfully communicate the launch to the Retailers. Utilize account internally communication process to ensure Retailers are aware of the new product/programs.

Reporting:
- Generate and provide clients with specific reports as required
- Generate and provide clients with annual and semi annual sales reports (at a minimum). Some clients request sales reports more frequently.
- Request rebate reports from accounting and ensure rebates are paid accordingly to contracts
- Have all retail account addresses entered into FCMS and update as required

Correspondence:
- Daily correspondence with client …e-mail, voicemail
- Monitor sales for various products and recommend activities to stimulate sales
- Resolve escalated customer service calls which 1st level Customer Service has forwarded
- Escalate pending issues with VP for resolution as required
- Set up conference calls as required
- Provide competitive comparisons as required
- Request for new terminals for new stores
- Identify account weakness and build plan to address and resolve
- Create selling tips or monthly/quarterly newsletters for Retailers
- Coordinate quarterly program refreshers
- Resolve pricing set up issues as required
- Communicate Suppliers promotions or product changes

Business Reviews:
- Create and present semi-annual & yearly business review and account plans
- Execute agreed upon activities and plans

Trade Shows:
- Plan and prepare booth materials
- Coordinate shipping of materials
- Book flights & hotels when required
- Follow up as required

Franchisees:
- Create and send out agreements
- Set-up new clients – accounting and IT requirements
- Create materials for launch kits
- Price changes

Other:
- Contract renewal & negotiations
- Occasional store visits
- Set up terminals as required

Requirements:
- Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in account management.

Please Note: Full benefits available including incentive bonus plan + RSP + paid sick days.

If you are qualified and interested in this position, apply today!



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Software Test Engineer (SDET) , Senior Lead - Ads 772561 / Microsoft / Bellevue, WA
Microsoft/Bellevue, WA

Location: Bellevue, WA, US
Job ID: 772561-65888
Division: Online Services Division

Who are we?

The Microsoft Ads Research & Development group is looking for an experienced and talented Senior SDET Lead to help build the next generation of the Ads Delivery platform. Online Advertising is the fastest growing businesses on the Internet today and Microsoft is focused on growing its share in this market by providing a world-class online advertising platform across every exciting medium including Search (Bing), Mobile, Local, Video and Xbox. The Ad Platform organization is at the forefront of this vision, making it one of the most strategic and growing teams at Microsoft. With the addition of the Yahoo! partnership it has never been a better time to jump on the most exciting ride of your career. Our mission is to deliver right Ads at the right time and to drive up revenue of the OSD division and that of our partners

The Paid Search problem space encompasses some of the biggest & most comprehensive problems in Computer Science (Machine Learning, Data Mining, BI, Large Scale Distributed Computing, Geographical Scale, Service Deployment and Management); Mathematics (Optimizations, Probability Theory); Economics & Business (Auction Theory, Audience Intelligence, and Behavioral Targeting). To address this large problem space, we are building a world class team that continually delivers innovation through collaborative execution. You will do work in the top tier of Internet scale services where our engines deliver in the thousands of requests per second..

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test Lead (Sr. SDET Lead) who is excited to work with the best minds at Microsoft and have the energy plus passion to take on new challenges every day. As part of the Delivery team Front-Door team, you will be involved in the planning and execution of the latest online delivery technologies & solutions and help us testing Ads Delivery Engine team's, business critical areas like real time budgeting, publisher based ad delivery, real time fraud detection and advertiser protection, front end ad delivery etc. as we migrate them to our vNext Architecture. In Ad Center, we have thousands of servers and services running in cohesion on Auto Pilot (AP infrastructure) and so the emphasis on Performance, Scale and Quality is very high to ensure we are successful in ensuring that each and every code module is working with optimal performance to support 99.99% uptime and Ads delivery happens within SLA.;

Additionally you responsibilities include validating customer requirements and feedback in the product; and work closely with development, program managers and partners to ensure the product meets functional, quality, performance, scalability, privacy, & security through tools, automation and breakthrough test technologies. The position does demand that the lead be able to understand the technical details of complex systems and can write both Object Oriented and .Net managed code with ease. Highly scalable systems and services knowledge is a definite plus however, it is not absolutely required to fill the requirements of this position. If you consider yourself as intellectually sharp, can pick up new concepts quickly, work well with people, good with coordination and organization, love to develop people, have excellent motivational and communication skills, we'd definitely love to talk to you.

Experience Required:

6+ years in C/C++/C# programming, with experience testing multi-tier client/server systems

6+ or more years of software development in test experience.

2+ years management experience including recruiting, goal setting, mentoring, and career management.

3+ years exp with server operating systems, experience writing queries for relational databases, a background in web server platforms or a proficiency in multi-threaded programming.

Shipped at least 1 product having been there the entire product cycle.

BS degree or higher required in Computer science or engineering field.



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Vice President Digital Ad Sales Operations & Strategy / Warner Bros. Digital Media Sales / New York, NY
Warner Bros. Digital Media Sales/New York, NY (New York)

Vice President Digital Ad Sales Operations & Strategy


Warner Bros. Digital Media Sales, a top tier media company with leading online brands, is searching for a Head of Ad Sales Operations (Vice President) with nationwide responsibility. This highly visible and exciting position can be based in either NY or LA. The executive is responsible for supervising all aspects of digital advertising operations and ad product strategy for Warner Bros TV Group Digital Media Sales. The sales operations executive will supervise the advertising sales and trafficking workflow, campaign proposals, campaign implementation, reporting, and billing. As important, executive sets ad product strategy and is responsible for identifying industry trends and their impact on planning and execution of running an ad sales business and developing business relationships with existing and new partners. Finally, this executive oversees business development and management of all third party mobile ad revenue relationships and integrates mobile ad operations into the overall online ad business. Role can be based in LA or NY.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee an Ad Ops team that implements, manages and monitors all aspects of online advertising campaigns.

Develop product and partner strategies, develop business opportunities with third parties and manage relationships once deals are in place.

Develop, identify and implement inventory management, reporting and forecasting processes, systems and tools. This includes optimizing current systems as well as implementing additional systems and overseeing interoperability.

Generate and analyze reports to monitor campaign performance, communicating and troubleshooting operational issues with internal and external parties when necessary.

Work with site technology and production heads on the implementation of new ad products and in the maintenance and troubleshooting of site ad tagging concerns.

Supervise team which works with sales staff in the use of contract management system (Solbright) and ad server (DFP) or like products for inventory management and reservations.

Negotiate contracts and fees with vendors, including software and service vendors. Consult on partnership deals and remnant ad network deals where appropriate.

Work closely with Finance to oversee the proper billing and internal reporting of advertiser-related revenues, as well as projecting the revenue for budgeting purposes.

Optimize campaigns to ensure full delivery, maximize performance and perform yield management review and recommendations.

Create, maintain and present regular (weekly, monthly and quarterly) campaign status and metric reports as well as develop ad-hoc reports to support sales planning and business planning (working with division stakeholders, business managers, finance executives and sales management).

Other projects as assigned.



JOB REQUIREMENTS

BA/BS in related field or equivalent experience.

Minimum 10 years related experience with minimum 5 years in digital ad sales operations management.

Previous mobile ad product and/or campaign management experience a plus.

Demonstrated experience in selecting and managing vendors to balance workload when needed.

Experience with trafficking procedures and concerns related to rich media placements.

Previous experience in the online advertising operation field and in the technologies used to support online advertising operations, including ad serving, third-party ad tags, audience measurement tools, HTML, Flash, and web analytics.

Must be extremely organized, highly analytical, have a keen eye for detail and the ability to work independently to develop and implement processes to establish a world-class Advertising and Sales Operations team.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience and the ability to scale team and internal systems as the organization grows.

Familiarity with recent innovations in advertising products, most notably rich media overlays and video advertising.

Demonstrated understanding of serving methodologies for rich media and video placements.

Familiarity with managing implementation of advanced ad serving functionality with regard to various placement (ie, video players, widgets, mobile).

Understanding of various video syndication platforms.

10% travel.

Must be able to work in extremely fast-paced environment.

Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Must have excellent follow-through skills.

Must be able to manage heavy workload and successfully see projects/tasks through to completion.

Must be detail-oriented and maintain confidentiality.

Must be able to work under strict time constraints.

Must be able to resolve conflicts within the scope of responsibility.

Must be able to work additional hours, as required.


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Global Services Manager - EMEA / Verimatrix, Inc. / Ismaning, Bavaria, Germany
Verimatrix, Inc./Ismaning, Bavaria, Germany

Backed by a number of top tier venture capital firms, Verimatrix is an energetic and quickly growing company that specializes in securing digital TV services around the globe. The company's award-winning products provide an innovative, multi-layer approach for cable, satellite, terrestrial and IPTV operators to cost-effectively and securely extend their services to new devices and to new subscribers beyond the operator's physical footprint. With over 500 TV operator customers in 88 countries, Verimatrix is recognized by Multimedia Research Group as the dominant global leader in software-based security solutions for TV service providers. Verimatrix maintains close relationships with major Hollywood studios, television broadcasters, and an extensive network of global technology partners, which enables us to have a highly unique perspective on digital TV business issues and opportunities. We are proud of our company's achievements to date, excited about its future potential, and eager to welcome skilled candidates who are passionate about their work to join our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Managing a team of Services Engineers distributed throughout EMEA
• Coordinating resource allocation with managers in other regions and the Sr. Director of Operations to ensure resources are scheduled for onsite installation and support obligations
• Managing customer expectations and maintaining ongoing and regular communications thereby ensuring customer satisfaction
• Partnering with and developing positive relationships with representatives from other company departments including Product Management, Development, Sales and Pre-Sales
• Generating SOWs, cost estimates, architectural diagrams, technical requirements, and systems acceptance tests for customized solutions
• Acting as the technical subject matter expert and managing complex customer installations, migrations, upgrades and replacement of competitor solutions
• Assisting customers with API integrations into our server and client solutions and establishing a set of reusable best practice guides
• Installing, configuring, testing and troubleshooting the Company's hardware and software products at customer sites worldwide
• Coordinating with Product Management, Engineering and QA teams to replicate, escalate and resolve more complex installation and support issues.
• Providing product training to customers and partners, as needed
• Assisting Sales team with conference calls, tradeshows and on-site visits
• International and domestic travel between 33-50% of the time

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• BA in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent preferred
• 5 - 7 years of web application development as a Professional Services Engineering Lead or Manager
• Fluency in English
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks for you and your team
• Experience estimating effort and scope for custom software developments
• Strong knowledge of Linux, relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) and TCP networking
• Strong skills with Microsoft Visio (or similar) network diagramming tools.
• Proven ability to excel under tight deadlines and in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision
• Strong customer facing skills, an ability to communicate complex technical solutions to executives as well as other stakeholders at customer site and an ability to defend your solutions and recommendations
• Excellent critical thinking, written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically 33-50% of the time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Familiarity with MPEG-based Internet streaming media, VOIP, cable, satellite and terrestrial broadcast solutions
• Experience with consumer DRM solutions, such as Microsoft PlayReady, Adobe DRM, Apple Fairplay
• Prior experience working for large-scale systems integrators and consulting firms
• Prior experience working in any of the following industries: content security, IPTV, DVB, digital media, Internet TV, online video, mobile
• Fluency or working knowledge of a foreign language
• Experience working with a globally distributed team



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Multimedia & Technology Support Specialist / Guardian News & Media / New York, NY
Guardian News & Media/New York, NY

Guardian News & Media (GNM) is the award-winning UK publisher of the Guardian and Observer newspapers, and website, guardian.co.uk. In September we unveiled our US front page www.guardiannews.com, bringing our unique style of journalism to an American audience. As part of our expansion we are offering an exciting opportunity for a multimedia and technology support specialist to join our editorial team.

Based in New York, you will perform a dual role. You will be responsible for resolving technology issues for the New York and DC offices of Guardian US in a timely and satisfactory manner. You will also produce and edit video and audio, and provide multimedia support that shows editorial flair.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working directly with technical support in a digital media environment, as well as a keen interest and experience in multimedia production. You will be a swift learner, have good editorial judgment and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

To apply for this role please visit our careers site http://gs10.globalsuccessor.com/...p;id=86539& where you can upload your resume and cover letter.

In your cover letter you should outline the following:

* Current salary
* Salary expectations
* Motivation for applying for the role
* Why you are looking to leave or have left your current/past position.
* Why you think you are suitable for the position.

Please only apply for this role if you can prove your eligibility to work in the US.


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Copy Editor / Guardian News & Media / New York City, NY
Guardian News & Media/New York City, NY

Guardian News & Media (GNM) is the award-winning UK publisher of the Guardian and Observer newspapers, and website, guardian.co.uk. In September we unveiled our US front page www.guardiannews.com, bringing our unique style of journalism to an American audience. As part of our expansion we are offering an exciting opportunity for a copy editor to join our editorial team.

Based in New York and reporting to the production editor, you will be responsible copy-editing and publishing content on the US site.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, meticulous copy-editing skills, grace under pressure and a flair for headlines. You will also have experience of content management systems, enthusiasm for current affairs and, ideally, experience on a major news website.

To apply for this role please visit our careers site at http://gs10.globalsuccessor.com/...6&aid=13972 where you can upload your resumé and cover letter.

In your cover letter you should outline the following:

* Motivation for applying for the role
* Why you are looking to leave or have left your current/past position
* Why you think you are suitable for the position
* Current salary
* Salary expectations

Please only apply for this role if you can prove your eligibility to work in the US.


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PHP Software Engineer (Facebook Platform/Social APIs) / Affinitive / New York, NY
Affinitive/New York, NY

Position Description:

Want to work on groundbreaking projects as part of an unconventional, fast-growing marketing and technology company? We want to hear from you! Affinitive, a Facebook Preferred Developer Consultant (PDC), is looking for a Software Engineer to join our development team and work on fun, innovative projects in the social media space leveraging best-of-breed technologies, API's, and frameworks.

We like to keep things agile and develop iteratively, using test-driven development and continuous integration. We whiteboard ideas when possible versus preparing 50-page detailed specs.


Requirements

• 1-3 years experience working with modern web frameworks, social APIs, object-oriented PHP and JavaScript, and HTML/css
• 1-2 years of Facebook Platform development experience

Nice to Haves

• Experience working in an agency-based environment (interfacing with non-technical staff and clients) is a HUGE plus
• Experience with "NoSQL" databases (MongoDB, CouchDB, etc), caching/queue systems (memcache, Redis), as well as strong relational database knowledge
• Mobile development experience
• Design/UX capabilities
• Git version control

Most importantly, you need to be someone who is innovative, collaborative, inquisitive, and confident (but not cocky), able to meet deadlines, and have a 'do whatever it takes' attitude to your work.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including full medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plan (with company match), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and a great work environment.

Interested?

Please drop us a line at engineer@beaffinitive.com – in addition to your resume, be sure to include links to relevant projects you have worked on as well as your GitHub profile (if you have one), and your salary requirements/availability.

For more information, please visit http://www.beaffinitive.com

Affinitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


About Affinitive:

Affinitive is an award winning, full service social media agency with clients that include Ubisoft, Major League Soccer, E. & J. Gallo, and Random House. Headquartered in New York City with offices in San Francisco, Affinitive is a founding member of the Word of Mouth Marketing Association and a Facebook Preferred Developer Consultant (PDC). Our innovative marketing and technology solutions allow brands to engage, inspire and empower consumers, cultivating loyalty through meaningful and deep engagements across channels.


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Paid Internship / Guardian US / New York City, NY
Guardian US/New York City, NY

Guardian US is currently seeking interns for January-March and April-June, to work in our New York office. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse work force. Applicants should be students on post-graduate journalism courses or recent graduates looking for a career in journalism. You should have experience writing for an online publication, experience of using social media and good editorial judgment.

Guardian US is the New York-based digital arm of Guardian News & Media, and was created with the aim of combining the Guardian's internationalist, online journalism with US voices and expertise. Guardian News & Media is the publisher of the award-winning Guardian and Observer newspapers and the guardian.co.uk and guardiannews.com websites, which have 60m unique users a month. We are committed to ground-breaking journalism – last year's highlights included the investigation of phone hacking in the British press and interactive coverage of the Arab Spring.

Interns will work across all editorial departments, and duties will include:
• working with reporters and editors on the news
desk, assisting with research and the liveblog
• being involved in multimedia projects, including video
• learning production skills and becoming proficient with our content management system
• packaging stories, video and graphics for our website
• working with our community team, contributing to our twitter feed
• working with the interactive team on election projects

This on-the-job training will help you to develop your news sense and give you a feel for the variety of roles in a modern, digital newsroom. As the placement progresses, interns can expect to be more closely involved with content, producing bylined pieces and contributing to the liveblogs, for example.

The Guardian offers term time and vacation internships. Term time internships run for 10 weeks in January, April and September. They are 20 hours/week and pay $250/week. Vacation internships run for 10 weeks in the summer. They are 40 hours/week and pay $500/week. Candidates must be able to work legally in the United States and to stay through the term of the internship.

Your application should include a cover letter; a résumé with telephone, e-mail, and postal contact information; and a maximum of five varied and impressive example of work. Clips should include dates, publication names and links. In your cover letter you should outline the following: Motivation for applying for the role and Why you think you are suitable for the position.

This is your chance to work closely with an energetic team, committed to open and innovative journalism.

To apply for this role please visit our careers site at http://gs10.globalsuccessor.com/...1&aid=13972 where you can upload your resume and cover letter.

Please only apply for this role if you can prove your eligibility to work in the US.


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Sr. Project Manager / LEVEL Studios / San Jose, CA
LEVEL Studios/San Jose, CA

LEVEL Studios is looking for a Sr. Project Manager to drive cross-functional project teams, project budgets and project schedules. Individuals in this role have considerable client exposure and must demonstrate the ability to work on both business and technology projects with companies across a broad range of industries, such as Apple, HP, ESPN Zone and Quiksilver. The Sr. Project Manager must have considerable experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrate a high degree of project ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities:
• Management of projects with LEVEL clients, many of whom are Fortune 500 organizations
• Development and management of project timelines and project plans
• Assurance that projects achieve desired business and technical objectives
• Leadership of internal project team
• Identification and mitigation of project risks
• Validation and presentation of project deliverables
• Management of project financials, with a focus on optimizing efficiency and project margin
• Establishment of close working relationships with client project team and internal development managers
• Lead by example and assist Department manager with mentoring and training other team members

Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in a technology organization or professional services company working on large projects with 5 to 10 team members and diverse stakeholders
• Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal and writing skills
• Proven ability to multi-task and interact with a large number of customers
• Business process planning and implementation planning experience
• BA/BS in communications, business or technology-related field (or commensurate experience)
• Knowledge and experience with the MS Office suite, including MS Project
• Background in web design and interactive technology preferred
• PMP credential preferred
• Previous consulting experience with enterprise software implementation is advantageous


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Account Supervisor / LEVEL Studios / San Jose, CA, CA
LEVEL Studios/San Jose, CA, CA

LEVEL is looking for an Account Supervisor with a background in consulting, product management or sales account management. This role will be entrusted with the management of ongoing relationships with existing customers, focused on maximizing customer satisfaction and increasing revenue. It is expected that the Account Supervisor will serve as a customer advocate and will determine how to best build long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships between LEVEL and its customers.

Responsibilities:
• Management of relationships with LEVEL's top customers, many of whom are Fortune 500 organizations
• Establishment of close working relationships with client executives and project managers
• Proactive identification of projects and programs that will further customer business goals
• Collaboration with customers to develop long-term project roadmaps
• Development of project timelines and oversight of key project deliverables
• Leading of quarterly business reviews and client meetings
• Scoping and writing of statements of work relating to customer projects
• Business development into new divisions of existing customers
• Leading development of creative strategies
• Management of revenue quota

Requirements:
• More than five years of agency experience
• Organized self-starter with excellent communications skills
• Client-service orientation and meticulous attention to detail
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Thorough understanding of overall marketing strategy and integrated communications
• Able to represent and promote the company in a professional manner and demonstrate value-added service to clients
• Proven ability to manage, develop and motivate a team and to lead cross-functional groups
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and outstanding presentation abilities
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously at a high level and to apply knowledge gained from other projects
• Natural leadership, motivational and organizational skills as well as sound judgment and interpersonal skills
• B.A./B.S. degree


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Digital Lead Generation Marketer / Vook Inc / New York, NY
Vook Inc/New York, NY

The LGM will be responsible for helping to craft and execute the strategy to generate wide scale adoption and use of Vook's Web based platform for the easy creation of digital books. Core target markets will be the publishing industry, Web media and news organizations as well as well-known authors and literary agents and thought leaders in the larger world of digital media. The director will be responsible for driving a large top of funnel of potential Vook users, capturing those leads, qualifying them and integrating with the sales team to provide conversion ready prospects, using Web conversion funnel mechanisms.


Duties include:
Identifying target markets relevant to the Vook platform
Determining the best way to reach, acquire and qualify target markets
Driving inbound conversion by creating an effective Website experience
Taking responsibility for the Web based conversion funnel
Analyzing, qualifying and reporting on captured leads
Interfacing with sales team to build efficient qualification to conversion process
Writing detailed PRDs for the construction of better Web conversion mechanisms
Building systems and practices to better qualify large groups of leads
Guiding creative team with knowledge of U/X Web practices for optimized landing pages
Writing clear, informative and inspired copy that leads to conversion
Articulating clearly the value proposition to target markets
Providing the sales team high quality prospects based on lead scoring
Using CRM tools to manage a vast number of leads effectively
Managing large groups of lead information to develop efficient qualification practices
Analyzing and reporting on online campaigns and effectiveness
Understanding effective eCommerce practices to help guide U/X development


Skills and Experience:
Strong technical skills including HTML & CSS
Strong Web analytic skills, collecting, formatting, interpreting and analyzing data
Pay-per-click ad service and direct email best practices
Knowledge of CRMs, particularly SalesForce



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Business Development Manager - Bloomberg Digital / Bloomberg LP / New York, NY
Bloomberg LP/New York, NY

The Company
Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, gives influential decision makers a critical edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas. The company's strength - delivering data, news and analytics through innovative technology, quickly and accurately - is at the core of the Bloomberg Professional service, which provides real time financial information to more than 300,000 subscribers globally. Bloomberg's enterprise solutions build on the company's core strength, leveraging technology to allow customers to access, integrate, distribute and manage data and information across organizations more efficiently and effectively. Through Bloomberg Law, Bloomberg Government and Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the company provides data, news and analytics to decision makers in industries beyond finance. And Bloomberg News, delivered through television, radio, mobile, the Internet and two magazines, Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg Markets, covers the world with more than 2,300 news and multimedia professionals at 146 bureaus in 72 countries. Headquartered in New York, Bloomberg employs more than 13,000 people in 185 locations around the world.

The Role
The Business Development Manager is responsible for overseeing partnerships that deliver incremental revenue, traffic and product capabilities to expand Bloomberg Digital's (Bloomberg.com and Businessweek.com) online presence. This position will work closely with other members of the Bloomberg Digital organization, collaborating across projects as needed, to maximize the group's overall performance.

Responsibilities:
-Identify, structure, and negotiate new partnerships that deliver incremental revenue or traffic
-Identify potential prospects and initiate contact
-Understand partner objectives and areas of opportunity
-Evaluate opportunity
-Outline partnership terms and implementation requirements
-Create financial models
-Negotiate contracts
-Manage ongoing relationships and maximize revenue and traffic across a broad range of existing partners.
-Understand key drivers of value
-Analyze and monitor performance
-Recommend opportunities to optimize results based on overall impact and complexity
-Negotiate contract renewals
-Identify, structure, and implement strategic partnerships that enhance Bloomberg Digital's content offerings across digital platforms
-Oversee partnership implementation efforts, collaborating across the entire Bloomberg Digital organization, including Product, Editorial, Marketing and Sales
-Develop and support technology partnerships that deliver new product capabilities, extending the reach and scope of Bloomberg Digital products and enhancing the user experience

Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
-MBA preferred
-Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in online media
-The ideal candidate will have an MBA and a minimum of 3-5 years work experience in online media
-Results driven, self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and desire to assume increasing levels of responsibility
-Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical skills.
-Ability to perform fact-based analysis, articulate trade-offs and make recommendations
-Strong presentation skills
-Comfortable communicating to senior level executives
-Strong understanding of strategic alliances and partnerships in the internet space- particularly in the financial news category
-Strong collaboration and influencing skills
-Experience in negotiations
-Technical understanding and working knowledge of online technologies and their applications
-Ability to juggle multiple priorities
-Superior MS Excel and PowerPoint skills

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Product Director/Manager - Publishing Platform / Buzzmedia / Los Angeles, CA
Buzzmedia/Los Angeles, CA

BUZZMEDIA, the web's fastest growing entertainment publisher reaching more than 100MM monthly pop culture, music and entertainment enthusiasts worldwide, is searching for a Director/Product Manager to drive innovation for our core Publishing Platform.

This is a big job and the reward potential is huge. The Director/Product Manager's work will be one of the largest determining factors in the experience the company delivers to its 100MM/month readers and advertisers, directly impacting the company's bottom line.

Candidates should have deep experience with content management systems, content ingestion (feeds & APIs), content transformation & operations, editorial workflow (including internal & external editors, UGC and crowd-sourcing), and content delivery (across web, mobile, tablet and beyond).

Direct work experience at an enterprise CMS vendor or at a major web publisher (with a portfolio of high volume properties) is a must.


Responsibilities:
- Act as category expert within the company, backed up with competitive and market analyses
- Develop and align product strategy and roadmap with corporate KPIs
- Write business and product requirements to evaluate, build and market
- Collaborate with the design, business development, marketing and engineering teams on PRDs/Agile user stories, UI specs, development schedules and launch plans
- Work with external partners on product releases and serve as a representative of the company's product to key partners and investors
- Coordinate the communication of product launch features and customer benefits and ensure they are clearly explained to internal stakeholders
- Actively monitor key product metrics and KPIs
- Evaluate existing and new products to provide constructive ideas for change


Desired Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of product management experience, with a documented history of successes
- Experience with commercial, open source and/or proprietary CMS's, feed management and aggregation tools; direct experience extending WordPress a big plus
- Strong experience presenting and collaborating on product design and definition with cross-functional teams
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science (or equivalent experience); MS CS or MBA a big plus
- Able to understand complex technical concepts
- Deep understanding of prominent Web, social (especially Facebook and Twitter) and mobile platform
- Experience working with UGC and/or crowd-sourced content a big plus
- Ability to work with partners and other external parties in a professional and polished manner
- Excellent command of English language


Company Description
BUZZMEDIA is the web's fastest growing entertainment publisher reaching more than 100M monthly pop culture, music and entertainment enthusiasts worldwide. Its influential and authentic brands afford brand advertisers unique access to impassioned and engaged audiences through a blend of professional editorial, expert opinion, user contributions, and customized marketing solutions. The company is the 4th and 7th largest Entertainment News and Music publisher on the web, respectively and is #1 in reaching P12-24.

BUZZMEDIA's more than 30 category-leading brands include Buzznet, Celebuzz, Stereogum, TheSuperficial, Absolute Punk, JustJared, WWTDD, GoFugYourself, SocialiteLife, Idolator and others which can be found by visiting www.buzz-media.com. BUZZMEDIA recently announced the acquisition of TheFrisky, a leading women's lifestyle and entertainment site, which it purchased from Turner Broadcasting. For more information, visit Buzz-Media.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.


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Director of Research / USC Marshall School of Business, Institute for Communication Technology Management / Los Angeles, CA
USC Marshall School of Business, Institute for Communication Technology Management/Los Angeles, CA

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

USC's Marshall School of Business is seeking a Director of Research Programs to join its Institute for Communication Technology Management. The Director serves as a senior member of CTM and oversees the Institute's Research program. The Director is recognized as a leading authority on topics in mobility, wireless, communications, information technology, digital entertainment and business strategy. The Director oversees multiple research projects in the arena, with responsibility for funding, project management, establishing a publishing program and execution of the entire research program, including his or her own research projects. Additionally, the Research Director works with the Executive Director in the institution building of CTM by guiding strategic planning, recruiting corporate sponsors, developing strong corporate sponsor relationships, researching and pursuing potential funding sources for his / her research program as well as identifying potential funding sources for research scientists, developing conferences, executive education, and various programs.

The Successful Candidate will possess the following:

•Ability to conceive, fund, negotiate, design and execute his or her own visionary research projects, as well as oversee the Institute's other research projects.

•Recruit corporate sponsors and develop strong corporate sponsor relationships; Secure sponsorship funding opportunities; Research and pursue other potential funding sources. The Director is responsible for the entire research budget of the Institute.

•Have extensive contacts at governmental organizations, NGOs, and foundations that give grants in the arena.

•Serve as primary investigator on a major grant or foundation project; Must be able to frame CTM research projects so the results are useable and publishable and applicable to business practice and should advance academic theory.

•Have excellent field skills and experience with success in working with corporate research partners is essential.

•Ability to successfully collaborate with, secure funding from, and present findings to senior corporate executives is required for the role.

•Writes in scholarly and popular press, demonstrating leadership in scholarly and practitioner writing.
•Frequent speaker at prominent industry and academic conferences.

•Provide effective leadership, direction and guidance to staff and /or student workers; Directly or indirectly manage research staff affiliated with project; Oversee training and performance management for project staff.

•Serves as a senior member of the Institute, with responsibility for visionary thought leadership, guidance, and conceiving and executing programs that add to the prestige and strategic direction of the Marshall School of Business.

The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

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Manager, Marketing New Release / Warner Bros. Entertainment / Burbank, CA
Warner Bros. Entertainment/Burbank, CA

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc. seeks a Manager, Marketing New Release for the Domestic Marketing- New Release department.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES


-Develop domestic business plans for TNR titles for both physical and digital distribution, including defining marketing strategy for each title, product positioning, volume justifications, street date analyses, product configurations, and managing fixed advertising costs.
-Present business plans to TNR Executive Director, SVP and EVP to gain approval on all aspects of TNR Marketing Strategy.
-Communicate and manage tactical details with cross-functional teams (Creative Services, Promotions, Operations, Sales Administration, Media, Interactive Marketing, Research, Publicity, Sales and Legal.
-Under TNR Executive Director's supervision, execute title specific ad-hoc analysis and develop presentations to support external and internal requests (e.g., greenlight analysis with Theatrical).
-Collaborate with Trade Marketing to develop and execute retail specific products and programs across both digital and physical retailers/clients.
-Under TNR Executive Director's supervision, execute industry strategic analysis and develop presentations (e.g., evaluate market conditions, develop presentations for annual Budget and Reforecast processes).


JOB REQUIREMENTS


-BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Literature, Film, related field, or equivalent work experience required.
-MBA degree in Marketing or Finance strongly preferred.
-3-5 years experience in marketing, entertainment marketing, consumer packaged goods, advertising agency or account management required.
-Previous experience in entertainment industry (especially home video) preferred.
-Proficiency with MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
-In depth knowledge of theatrical and home entertainment product.
-Analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative).
-Must be able to review & comprehend detailed documents or instruments.
-Must have strong attention to detail, maintain confidentiality, problem solve (within scope of responsibility).
-Must be able to speak & write clearly & effectively, provide guidance to others, reason though issues, and deal with cross-functional groups.
-Must be able to handle multiple concurrent tasks.




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Project Manager/Producer, Artist Websites / Sony Music Entertainment / New York, NY
Sony Music Entertainment/New York, NY


Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.

Sony Music Entertainment seeks a highly motivated Project Manager/Producer to manage, drive, and report on multiple interactive and software development projects. The Project Manager/Producer will manage the project schedule, production release process, resource planning and utilization. The Project Manager/Producer is responsible for mapping initiatives to business goals, delivering projects on spec (according to wires and comps), on deadline and on budget.

Responsibilities
The role includes in-depth knowledge of project management and process based management (Agile Project Management and SCRUM). The Project Manager/Producer will assist in establishing rigorous project management policies and guidelines and assure that best Project Management practices are being followed, including appropriate pre-scope activities and change control mechanisms.

The Project Manager/Producer will assist in designing and evolving PMO and PPM processes, best practices, success metrics and reporting. Advise on overall investment, benefit and risk optimization of the portfolio; perform active portfolio performance monitoring and analysis; recommend changes in investment mix to achieve goals.

The ideal candidate must have extensive knowledge of web production and development processes including scope definition, platform architecture, user experience, web technologies, content development, and metrics; strong knowledge of web industry trends such as social networking and User Generated Content.

Qualifications
--6+ years in web project management
--4+ years with a media and entertainment company is preferred
--Extensive experience in a high volume production environment, involving the coordination between multiple teams and resource owners
--Bachelors degree is required
--Knowledge of Drupal, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Flash a strong plus
--Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills
--Industry credentials such as PMI certification (PMP, PgMP) or ScrumMaster certification (CSM)
--Familiarity with CA Clarity PPM is preferred

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Mobile Developer / Intelliware Development / Toronto, ON, Canada
Intelliware Development/Toronto, ON, Canada

Company Profile:
Intelliware is a custom software, mobile solutions and product development company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Intelliware is a leader in Agile software development practices which ensure the delivery of timely, high quality solutions for their clients.

Intelliware Mobile Solutions offers clients a complete range of services including strategy and roadmap planning, development for all major platforms and devices, connection to back-end systems, design and user experience, deployment, launch and mobile marketing execution.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
While working within a team of developers in an agile environment, you will be:
• Developing creative, innovative and practical mobile solutions
• Producing clear and maintainable code
• Participating in design/architectural discussions
• Collaborating with team and client representative to clarify requirements and ensure best practices are implemented for design and usability
• Participating in estimating, tasking, status and stand-up meetings
• Actively pairing during task implementation
• Investigating, learning and applying new technologies/processes to your project
• Working with the rest of your project team to deliver an application on-time and on-budget

'Must Have' Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent education/experience)
• Experience developing and releasing a mobile application
• Ability and interest in working with more than one mobile platform (iOS, Android, Blackberry Mobile & Playbook, Windows Phone 7)
• Strong front-end development skills (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, Ajax)
• Knowledgeable and interested in User Experience best practices and design
• Fluent in Java/J2EE and experience with N-Tier applications
• Strong communication skills

'Nice to Have' Skills and Qualifications:
• Exposure to and enthusiasm for Agile approaches to software development
• Experience with Social Network APIs such as Facebook and Twitter
• Experience with distributed version control (Git, Mercurial, etc.)
• Education in a creative or non-technical discipline
• Diverse outside interests


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Search Engine Optimization Manager / The Motley Fool / Alexandria, VA
The Motley Fool/Alexandria, VA

Senior SEO Specialist



The Motley Fool is looking for a proven search engine optimization specialist to help educate, amuse, and enrich investors around the world. The ideal candidate has a demonstrable track record of SEO success, a passion for the Fool's mission, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders across the company. He/she must also have a long-term vision for site optimization; an affinity for early 1990s sitcoms also a plus.




The SEO specialist will be expected to map out and execute an organic-traffic strategy for The Motley Fool's flagship website, Fool.com, where we publish hundreds of articles and blog posts every day. This position will work closely with editorial, technology, and business analytics teams.

Primary responsibilities include:

· Develop a roadmap and set SEO priorities.

· Identify ways to optimize search and organic traffic within existing editorial framework.

· Work with editorial and technology teams to implement new SEO strategies.

· Work with writing team to help them make their content more SEO-friendly.

· Examine content management systems to increase their search effectiveness.

· Help our managing editor knock off a magician-for-hire as the top ranking when he Googles his own name.


Note: We're not trying to trick search engines. We want a long-term thinker who will optimize our site in the right way.

Job requirements

· Five years of experience in SEO or SEM.

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in new media or liberal arts; may be substituted for equivalent experience.

· Some experience with investing.

· Familiarity with site analytics tools.

· Knowledge of search engine trends and algorithms.

· Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the company.

· Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

· Passion for The Motley Fool's vision and mission.

· Extreme attention to detail.

· Strong work ethic.


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Product Manager / Synacor / Buffalo, NY
Synacor/Buffalo, NY (United States)

Do you have interest in creating great products? Are you eager to make things work better and do something with impact? If so, then the Product Manager position at Synacor is for you!! With eyes focused squarely on the future, our team works closely with creative and prolific engineers to help design and develop technologies that reach millions of customers daily. You will drive the conceptual and technical development of product initiatives from beginning to end. You will collaborate with multiple teams throughout the company to deliver world-class products. You will be given access to unparalleled resources within Synacor to grow and develop both personally and professionally. Your responsibilities will include helping to define product vision and strategy and working with world-class engineers to execute it. It's big thinkers like YOU who will create the next generation of Internet experiences for consumers and advertisers across the globe. Now's the time to show the world what you've got!!

What you'll be doing:
• Design and write specifications for a specified product suite
• Cooperatively manage complicated projects involving multiple teams to launch products on schedule.
• Strong passion for consumer/customer driven product design and development and building products that delight and exceed expectations
• Handle complex tasks that look both into the future and the past of multiple different Synacor systems
• Write specifications, prioritize features, build consensus and coordinate product schedules with a team of world-class engineers
• Oversee projects through the product development lifecycle from inception through production handling all coordination between cross-functional teams
• Develop supporting documentation and training materials for support of release, marketing and sales efforts
• Work closely with marketing team to deliver collaterals and promotional elements to meet objectives for lead generation/awareness and client deployment
• Other duties as assigned

What you'll bring to the table:
• Three to five years Product Management experience in the Internet industry
• Strong technical background and prior experience developing web-based or consumer products.
• Passion for technology innovation.
• Demonstrated capacity for developing and understanding strategy.
• Expertise in relationship building and relationship management; prior experience in a heavily client-focused role is strongly preferred
• Good judgment in key issue identification and resolution spanning multiple departments throughout the customer deployment lifecycle
• Previous entrepreneurial / start-up experience a plus.
• Multi-product, highly complex, interconnected software environment and an understanding of the full software development life-cycle is desired
• Familiarity with web services (SOAP, REST, etc.)
• Quantitative analytical abilities and excellent technical skills

What we'll bring to the table:
• 100% Company paid benefits (health, dental, vision) for all employees and eligible dependents
• Competitive compensation package, including stock option grants (for eligible positions)
• Award winning company culture
• Casual dress and flexible environment
• Generous paid time off
• 25 cent vending machines
• Free Spot coffee, popcorn and cappuccino
• Monthly company connections (get to know your co-workers)
• The opportunity to make a difference!

To apply please visit our website; http://tbe.taleo.net/...ACOR&cws=1&rid=846

Synacor is not your typical 9 to 5 workplace. Our award winning culture doesn't stop at flexible work hours and 25 cent vending machines. Jeans and t-shirts are typical office attire, even for the executives. Teamwork is an everyday occurrence, and is made easy with our new open workspaces. Our leadership team understands that the best results come from collaboration, so we hire the best and brightest and then let them do what they do best: create cutting-edge products and provide exemplary customer service. Synacor's headquarters is located along Buffalo's waterfront in the Erie Basin Marina. Taking a few minutes to enjoy the serenity of nature is as easy as walking 1,000 feet or so to the water. We even have a lakefront gazebo with wi-fi connection! And if that's not enough, Synacor pays 100% of health care premiums for employees AND dependents, offers stock option participation, a healthy bonus potential and a very generous paid time off policy. Working with some of the largest cable, telecom and satellite providers, Synacor's products and online services reach over 25 million high-speed Internet subscribers worldwide. We are looking for great people to join our team and be given the freedom to do the work they were hired to do.

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Senior Mobile Developer / Synacor / Buffalo, NY
Synacor/Buffalo, NY (United States)

Are you passionate about writing outstanding code? Do you love working on products that users rave about? Do you thrive in an environment where creativity is at its finest? Do you enjoy tackling hard problems and have a track record delivering results? If you answered “No†to any of these questions there is no need to read on. Now that we have the attention of the candidates we are really after we are looking for a talented, driven and experienced Senior Mobile Developer rockstar who is looking for an opportunity to team up with other web development rock stars in an exciting and growing company. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, passion for technology, and extensive experience with C/Objective-C, Java, Javascript, and HTML/CSS experience in the iOS and Android environments. So if you are interested in building applications used by millions of people then Synacor is the place for you!


Duties and Responsibilities:
• Development, documentation, and maintenance of cutting edge mobile applications on mobile device platforms.
• Conversion of design documents into native and HTML interfaces.
• Deployment of client apps, including custom development, branding, and integration with backend web services.
• Providing technical consultation and expertise to Product Managers and other Synacor staff members.
• Writing technical and non-technical specifications and the documentation of procedures.
• Reviewing Product requirement documents as well as participating in integration calls with our partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll need to bring to the table:
• A minimum of 2-5 years development experience in software or website development; proven experience developing mobile applications.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or the equivalent work experience.
• Ability to use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.
• Ability to solve complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
• Experience with HTML/CSS and JavaScript client-side scripting.
• Experience developing apps for iOS and Android platforms.
• Familiarity with the iOS SDK and Apple development tools like Xcode, Dashcode, and Interface Builder.
• Familiarity with the Android SDK and Android development tools.
• Familiarity with revision control software.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate.

What we'll bring to the table:
• 100% Company paid benefits (health, dental, vision) for all employees and eligible dependents
• Competitive compensation package, including stock option grants (for eligible positions)
• Award winning company culture with growth opportunities
• Casual dress and flexible environment
• Generous paid time off
• 25 cent vending machines
• Free Spot coffee, popcorn and cappuccino
• Monthly company connections (get to know your co-workers)
• The opportunity to make a difference!


Synacor is not your typical 9 to 5 workplace. Our award winning culture doesn't stop at flexible work hours and 25 cent vending machines. Jeans and t-shirts are typical office attire, even for the executives. Teamwork is an everyday occurrence, and is made easy with our new open workspaces. Our leadership team understands that the best results come from collaboration, so we hire the best and brightest and then let them do what they do best: create cutting-edge products and provide exemplary customer service. Synacor's headquarters is located along Buffalo's waterfront in the Erie Basin Marina. Taking a few minutes to enjoy the serenity of nature is as easy as walking 1,000 feet or so to the water. We even have a lakefront gazebo with wi-fi connection! And if that's not enough, Synacor pays 100% of health care premiums for employees AND dependents, offers stock option participation, a healthy bonus potential and a very generous paid time off policy. Working with some of the largest cable, telecom and satellite providers, Synacor's products and online services reach over 25 million high-speed Internet subscribers worldwide. We are looking for great people to join our team and be given the freedom to do the work they were hired to do.

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Web Applications Developer / True North Custom Media / Chattanooga, TN
True North Custom Media/Chattanooga, TN

The Web Applications Developer functions as a key contact for designing, creating, and maintaining Web-based software programs, email publishing products, and websites for True North and its clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Developing new products, customizations, and enhancements
• Creating design documentation and program logic documentation
• Defining technical requirements for projects and providing innovative technical suggestions for business proposals
• Translating business requirements into technical designs/functions
• Designing and maintaining website content
• Enhancing search engine optimization
• Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting website traffic
• Maintaining existing Web and electronic publishing database products
• Troubleshooting glitches in the functionality of any/all software programs, Internet solutions, and websites
• Working with client Webmasters to assist installation/integration/interface of True North products
• Upgrading user interface design and functionality of True North products
• Creating prototype e-newsletter content systems, Web/Internet solutions, and site features and functionalities for testing and evaluation
• Setting up arrangements/agreements with or connections to third-party software for evaluation, testing, and use
• Installing functions such as blogs, podcasts, surveys, search, polls, and others on True North products and sites
• Working with team members to create variable-data email systems for e-periodicals and marketing pieces

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant technical discipline (Microsoft certifications are preferred.)
• Five years of experience in Web-based application development in agency, publishing, freelance, or corporate environments
• .NET developer—C#, Visual Basic.NET, ASP.Net and ADO.Net
• Administrative and programming knowledge of SQL Server 2005 and 2008
• Working knowledge of XML/XSLT
• Windows Server 2003/2008 IIS 6 and 7 setup and administration
• Knowledge of jQuery, Javascript, AJAX, VBScript, XHTML, HTML5, and CSS
• Working knowledge of Umbraco CMS
• Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture
• Knowledge of user interface design, software testing, system administration, and version control systems
• Must live in or relocate to the Chattanooga, Tenn., area

True North Custom Media is a fully integrated media company providing custom media and branded content solutions across multiple platforms.

From fully custom and business-to-business print magazines, newsletters, directories, and annual reports to websites, e-newsletters, rich media, podcasts, and other print and digital brand extensions, True North annually produces more than 1,000 custom media programs for clients in myriad industries.

We lead our industry as innovators and strategic thinkers.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• A robust benefits package, including 90 percent paid medical insurance, 50 percent paid vision and group life benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid parking, paid time off, and paid holidays
• A culture founded on the principles of mutual respect, trust, growth, recognition, accountability, and fun
• A dedication to the cultivation of each team member's talent and leadership abilities through continuing education
• A commitment to offering opportunities for internal career growth

No phone calls, please.


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Sales Director, Consumer Electronics / Synacor / Buffalo, NY
Synacor/Buffalo, NY (Location Flexible, telecommute)

Do you have a passion for consumer electronics? Synacor is looking for a Sales Director, Consumer Electronics reporting to the SVP World Wide Sales. We are looking for you to help Synacor expand its presence in this market! This is an exciting opportunity in an innovative company where you are able to work with cutting-edge products and provide exemplary customer service while working with some of the world's largest consumer electronics providers. Our leadership team understands that the best results come from collaboration, so we hire the best and brightest and then let them do what they do best! We are looking for great people to join our team and be given the freedom to do the work they were hired to do.

Who We Need!

Synacor is seeking a Sales Director, Consumer Electronics who will be responsible for sales within the Consumer Electronics sector.

Responsibilities
• Help develop and expand our current relationships within consumer electronics industry.
• Contribute to the short term and long term strategy servicing CE manufactures.
• Leverage and build relationships with senior level and mid-level managers across functions within the Consumer Electronics industry.
• Act as day-to-day contact for customers.
• Communicate and manage subsequent sales activities including client presentations, demonstrations and other on-site initiatives.
• Conduct client business reviews to insure consistent alignment for support for Consumer Electronics division.
• Perform client and market specific research to effectively assist SVP of Sales in efforts to drive revenue.
• Prioritize new opportunities based on strategy working with Senior Management and contribute in qualifying new product ideas with customers.
• Work with the Legal Department to develop sales contracts, supplementing key terms and conditions relating to client negotiations.
• Attend trade shows and arrange meetings with clients to generate new business.
• Help position the convergence of the 4 screens and the solutions they support.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• 10+ years of applicable experience calling on CE manufactures, ideally focusing on advanced digital consumer products; specifically in planning and business development
• 5 years of applicable experience selling software and or hosted services into the CE manufactures.
• Proven record of success in closing strategic deals
• Strong On-line industry knowledge
• Understanding of On-line advertising
• Strong Financial Analysis abilities to focus on revenue priorities and pursuit of revenue goals to grow subscriber base
• Ability to synthesis market data into clear, concise formats
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with all levels of authority and external clients or vendors
• Ability to influence partners to support and endorse Synacor's product and services strategy
• Mature understanding of building operations and launching integrated services for large companies
• Highly motivated and able to think proactively
• Ability to facilitate meetings and develop relationships with external and internal departments
• Travel required
• Location flexible

What we'll bring to the table:
• 100% Company paid benefits (health, dental, vision) for all employees and eligible dependents
• Competitive compensation package, including stock option grants (for eligible positions)
• Award winning company culture
• Casual dress and flexible environment
• Generous paid time off
• Monthly company connections (get to know your co-workers)
• The opportunity to make a difference!

How to Apply!


Visit our website at www.synacor.com/careers! Click around; check out how Synacor is not your standard office - jeans and t-shirts are typical office attire, even for the executives! Learn how Synacor's headquarters are located along Buffalo's waterfront in the Erie Basin Marina, where taking a few minutes to enjoy the serenity of nature is as easy as walking 1,000 feet or so to the water and enjoying our lakefront gazebo with Wi-Fi connection! And if that's not enough, Synacor pays 100% of health care premiums for employees AND dependents, offers stock option participation, a healthy bonus potential and a very generous paid time off policy.

After discovering all the benefits Synacor has to offer, take the first step in making yourself a part of our Sales Team by submitting your resume! We're waiting to hear from you!

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Vice President of Software Engineering / Synacor / Buffalo, NY
Synacor/Buffalo, NY

The Opportunity:

The Vice President of Software Engineering will provide leadership in design, delivery, and support of CMS, an MVC based application development framework and the online and mobile applications and systems – with particular focus on operational excellence and high degrees of automation. The Vice President of Engineering will actively participate in defining the strategic engineering vision for the technology development group. Synacor is seeking a technologist with a strong background in development and architecture, combined with excellent executive management skills.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the software engineering team in the technical product strategy and roadmaps for technical products, systems, and infrastructure to support differentiated business products and operations.
• Partner with the executive team to lead and develop the technical solutions to meet the needs of the business.
• Actively work to build and mentor a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and skilled software engineering team;
• Effectively communicate career paths, employee training and development
• Provide leadership to manage effective working relationships in a matrix environment with other departments, groups and staff with whom work must be coordinated or interfaced
• Develop software engineering policies and practices that establish standard development languages, tools, and methodology, documentation practices, and examination procedures for all Synacor systems
• Take a hands-on approach to managing the entire software development life-cycle: develop project and resource plans and schedules, and provide project management oversight to ensure successful, on-time releases


What you'll need to bring to the table:
• 10+ years professional experience managing software engineering teams in the Internet industry
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Engineering required, Masters Degree in CS and/or MBA preferred
• Hands-on technical experience driving technical architecture, looking at the big picture and how the design will fit into the corporate strategy
• Technical expertise in a LAMP environment preferred
• Scrum/Agile experience preferred
• Work well under pressure and relentlessly achieve customer satisfaction
• Passionate about delivering quality software products
• Strong intuition and the ability to produce results, with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Offshore Engineering experience is a plus
• Good working knowledge of leading online consumer categories

What we'll bring to the table:
• 100% Company paid benefits (health, dental, vision) for all employees and eligible dependents
• Competitive compensation package, including stock option grants (for eligible positions)
• Award winning company culture
• Casual dress and flexible environment
• Generous paid time off
• 25 cent vending machines
• Free Spot coffee, popcorn and cappuccino
• Monthly company connections (get to know your co-workers)
• The opportunity to make a difference!

To apply please visit our website; www.synacor.com/careers

Synacor is not your typical 9 to 5 workplace. Our award winning culture doesn't stop at flexible work hours and 25 cent vending machines. Jeans and t-shirts are typical office attire, even for the executives. Teamwork is an everyday occurrence, and is made easy with our new open workspaces. Our leadership team understands that the best results come from collaboration, so we hire the best and brightest and then let them do what they do best: create cutting-edge products and provide exemplary customer service. Synacor's headquarters is located along Buffalo's waterfront in the Erie Basin Marina. Taking a few minutes to enjoy the serenity of nature is as easy as walking 1,000 feet or so to the water. We even have a lakefront gazebo with wi-fi connection! And if that's not enough, Synacor pays 100% of health care premiums for employees AND dependents, offers stock option participation, a healthy bonus potential and a very generous paid time off policy. Working with some of the largest cable, telecom and satellite providers, Synacor's products and online services reach over 25 million high-speed Internet subscribers worldwide. We are looking for great people to join our team and be given the freedom to do the work they were hired to do.

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Product Manager / Synacor / Buffalo, NY
Synacor/Buffalo, NY

Do you have interest in creating great products? Are you eager to make things work better and do something with impact? If so, then the Product Manager position at Synacor is for you!! With eyes focused squarely on the future, our team works closely with creative and prolific engineers to help design and develop technologies that reach millions of customers daily. You will drive the conceptual and technical development of product initiatives from beginning to end. You will collaborate with multiple teams throughout the company to deliver world-class products. You will be given access to unparalleled resources within Synacor to grow and develop both personally and professionally. Your responsibilities will include helping to define product vision and strategy and working with world-class engineers to execute it. It's big thinkers like YOU who will create the next generation of Internet experiences for consumers and advertisers across the globe. Now's the time to show the world what you've got!!

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Design and write specifications for a specified product suite
• Cooperatively manage complicated projects involving multiple teams to launch products on schedule.
• Strong passion for consumer/customer driven product design and development and building products that delight and exceed expectations
• Handle complex tasks that look both into the future and the past of multiple different Synacor systems
• Write specifications, prioritize features, build consensus and coordinate product schedules with a team of world-class engineers
• Oversee projects through the product development lifecycle from inception through production handling all coordination between cross-functional teams
• Develop supporting documentation and training materials for support of release, marketing and sales efforts
• Work closely with marketing team to deliver collaterals and promotional elements to meet objectives for lead generation/awareness and client deployment
• Other duties as assigned

What you'll need to bring to the table:
• Three to five years Product Management experience in the Internet industry
• Strong technical background and prior experience developing web-based or consumer products.
• Passion for technology innovation.
• Demonstrated capacity for developing and understanding strategy.
• Expertise in relationship building and relationship management; prior experience in a heavily client-focused role is strongly preferred
• Good judgment in key issue identification and resolution spanning multiple departments throughout the customer deployment lifecycle
• Previous entrepreneurial / start-up experience a plus.
• Multi-product, highly complex, interconnected software environment and an understanding of the full software development life-cycle is desired
• Familiarity with web services (SOAP, REST, etc.)
• Quantitative analytical abilities and excellent technical skills

What we'll bring to the table:
• 100% Company paid benefits (health, dental, vision) for all employees and eligible dependents
• Competitive compensation package, including stock option grants (for eligible positions)
• Award winning company culture
• Casual dress and flexible environment
• Generous paid time off
• 25 cent vending machines
• Free Spot coffee, popcorn and cappuccino
• Monthly company connections (get to know your co-workers)
• The opportunity to make a difference!

To apply please visit our website; www.synacor.com/careers

Synacor is not your typical 9 to 5 workplace. Our award winning culture doesn't stop at flexible work hours and 25 cent vending machines. Jeans and t-shirts are typical office attire, even for the executives. Teamwork is an everyday occurrence, and is made easy with our new open workspaces. Our leadership team understands that the best results come from collaboration, so we hire the best and brightest and then let them do what they do best: create cutting-edge products and provide exemplary customer service. Synacor's headquarters is located along Buffalo's waterfront in the Erie Basin Marina. Taking a few minutes to enjoy the serenity of nature is as easy as walking 1,000 feet or so to the water. We even have a lakefront gazebo with wi-fi connection! And if that's not enough, Synacor pays 100% of health care premiums for employees AND dependents, offers stock option participation, a healthy bonus potential and a very generous paid time off policy. Working with some of the largest cable, telecom and satellite providers, Synacor's products and online services reach over 25 million high-speed Internet subscribers worldwide. We are looking for great people to join our team and be given the freedom to do the work they were hired to do.




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