Good Job: Ad Sales

A venture funded start up that is focused on premise-based interactive sales (SEO/SEM/Lead Gen) to local businesses in addition to national advertisers with local presence is looking to fill the two following positions fairly rapidly. The Company is headquartered in Fremont, Ca with presence in Carlsbad/OC/LA, now expanding to Arizona, and Long Island. Location is flexible for the VP National Sales but would prefer the Regional Sales position in the Bay Area.

Regional Sales Manager: Leading online advertising agency focused on local search for businesses is seeking an individual to manage its southwest regional sales force. Responsibilities include developing new markets, recruiting sales team, putting process into place, managing sales force, and selling/managing high level accounts. Tremendous growth potential into EVP type role including head of national sales. Proven track record of executing against targets and developing new markets. Technical sales experience and process/metrics driven management style critical. Total expected comp $250k with upside potential plus equity.

VP National Sales: Leading online advertising agency focused on local search for businesses is seeking an individual to lead its national sales initiatives including selling to national accounts, resellers, directory publishers and Certified Marketing Representatives (CMRs). Candidate has proven track record selling advertising products and services as well as extensive contacts throughout the advertising industry. Total expected comp $250k with upside potential plus equity.

Email work@thelightbulbs.com to apply.

Good Job: NBPC Project Assistant

The National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC), a national, nonprofit media arts organization, is looking for a Program Assistant for the second annual New Media Institute.

NBPC’s New Media Institute is a professional development program that trains emerging and veteran filmmakers in the latest digital technologies. Since its founding in 1979, NBPC has been the leading provider of black programming for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) as well as the greatest resource for training African American professionals within public television. In partnership with WGBH-TV, Mississippi Public Broadcasting and the National Minority Consortium, NBPC will gear the Institute towards independent producers looking to transform existing broadcast programs to a multi-media environment and producers looking to create original pieces for PBS.org. The New Media Institute includes a series of online workshops followed by a 5-day residency program for hands-on training in new media projects such as podcasts, websites, locative media, games.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Project Assistant will work closely with the Producer of Special Programs in a comfortable yet hardworking, small company environment. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to multi-task, and is ready to learn.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
--collect, organize internet searches
--make follow up calls and emails to vendors, speakers, filmmakers via phone and email
--help arrange travel, catering, etc.
--maintain database of contact information
--online research for travel, new media and more

REQUIREMENTS:
--College Degree
--experience in film/tv preferred
--interest in new media
--Excellent organization skills
--comfortable making initial and follow-up phone calls
--basic MAC and PC computer skills (Excel, Filemaker, Word)
--experience with internet searches

HOURS: 10am- 6pm, M-F; candidate must be flexible during crunch periods

TRAVEL: must be available to work in Jackson, MS from Nov 7 to Nov 17

SALARY: The job is a contract position beginning immediately through November 2007. The pay will be an hourly rate based on experience. All travel expenses (flights, accommodation, food) will be covered.

Please send resume to denise@nbpc.tv

http://www.nbpc.tv/news.php?show=519

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Good Job: Lead Web Designer

LEAD WEB DESIGNER

Grandparents.com is the newest kid on the block in sophisticated online destinations for modern baby boomers. As a fully funded start up we are ready to hire an experienced web designer to expand our Content team and join our fulltime staff.

The person we seek will have an outstanding portfolio that speaks to consumers. S/he will be largely independent yet will be able to work seamlessly with our Head of Content, editorial team, and creative vendors. The position will encompass a broad spectrum of design related tasks ranging from original conception to user experience and product implementation.

Responsibilities include:
• Designing dynamic visual layouts and applying existing style guide to all initiatives across Grandparents.com’s digital and print assets
• Creating mock-ups and prototypes of new features and advertising opportunities
• Managing bi-weekly email newsletter, daily production and site updates
• Experimenting with online presentations and assisting editorial department on image and graphic selection
• Interfacing between third party web design firms, developers and engineers

Appropriate qualifications include:
• 3+ years of experience as a web designer at an online company or agency
• Understanding of information architecture and user interface in designing websites and web advertising
• Solid handcoding experience with HTML and CSS a must; Flash a big plus
• Expert with CS, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Strong typography, color and layout skills required
• Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively

Preference is given to experience and strength in both online and print design.

The right candidate loves grandparents and is someone who will benefit from and enjoy a laid back office atmosphere. Salary will be competitive. Benefits include: medical, dental & vision (heavy company contribution); and generous vacation time.

Qualified candidates are required to work full-time at our New York City office located in Times Square at Broadway and 52nd Street.

For immediate consideration, please send resume, compensation requirements, and portfolio (urls) to work@grandparents.com. We prefer examples where you took an existing style/brand and executed using its guidelines.

Good Job: Creative Digital Freelancers

Here are a few freelance positions working on a production team I am managing for VH1 -- feel free to spread the word!

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>>> Hands-on CREATIVE Online Producers

Title: Snr/Jnr Online Producer (2 openings)

Description: Organization is the key - type A personalities only, please... no stones unturned, you 'own' the projects and keep the product moving - you must own the entire online production process, from creative, to wireframes, to site development and launch --- and, naturally, site maintenance. Communication skills are key, must be able to work with senior partners and stakeholders, internally and externally (we work with a ton of vendors). This is a creative role requiring strong problem solving skills - you must have experience conceiving, creating and launching online products.

Skills: Project management, communication, creative... Photoshop, HTML, VISIO, PROJECT, online marketing and strong familiarity with online destinations and passion for Internet products.

Pay: 50-75k range - depending on Junior vs Senior experience, no benefits or PTO… sorry, benefits to come after one year of work.

Hours: 10am-7pm

To apply, please send an email to dazework@gmail.com

>>> Hands-on MULTIMEDIA Production

Title: Manager, Multimedia Production (2 openings)

Description: I need two highly skilled and detail oriented Multimedia Production Managers who can edit, cut, produce, encode video assets on the fly for distribution on just about any platform: web, mobile, tv, etc.

Skills: Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, AfterEffects, Premiere, Avid, FLASH (design, not programming), Illustrator, etc. The more media applications you rock, the better.

Pay: 40-50k, no benefits or PTO… sorry, benefits to come after one year of work.

Hours: We need an early-morning person and a late-night person, so hours TBD.

To apply, please send an email to dazework@gmail.com

>>> Hands on PAs (some grunt work)

Title: Online Production Assistants (2 openings)

Description: Ideally, you should have 1-2 years of work experience or very strong work experience while in college. This position can kick-start your career or change your career (if you are looking to enter media). One PA will be more operations focused and will function as the "department assistant," you will learn everything I know and help me to keep the group running - setting meetings, handling schedules, writing copy, doing digital knowledge research, understanding what it really takes to produce websites by working on issues across the website. The other PA will spend time working across all websites, assisting all other Snr/Jnr Producers with site launches and maintenance -- it would be very helpful if you have some light technical experience or interest.

Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (total proficiency, not kidding here); Photoshop, HTML is helpful, anything else, a bonus.

Pay: 35-40k, no benefits or PTO… sorry, benefits do come after one year of work.

Hours: 10am-7pm

To apply, please send an email to dazework@gmail.com

Good Job: NBA Ad Manager

Account Manager Positon - NBA

The Creative Services Dept. at the NBA is the NBA's own internal advertising agency.

This position is a freelance spot, paid hourly, no benefits.

The Creative Services Dept. at the NBA is a extremely fast-paced. We are looking for an experienced individual who is a strong multi-tasker, works well with different personalities as well as with their Clients.

A print background is a MUST!

To apply, send resumes to dazework@gmail.com - strong resumes are sent directly to the hiring team.

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Good Job: Junior Product Developer

A SWEET and amazing opportunity in New York City for an early-career Flash developer or product developer with strong technical skills.

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Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Must have a passion for creativity and a desire to innovate
• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment and adapt to the demands of all levels and types of production duties
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate and translate effectively across multiple groups from design and tech to marketing, advertising, and business development
• Background in design with strong layout, typography, animation, and user interface design skills
• Four or more years experience designing/developing RIA’s at a major commercial media, entertainment, creative brand or interactive agency
• Mastery in Flash authoring with proficiency in motion graphics, coding best practices and performance optimization
• Must have expert professional knowledge in presentation layer technologies including ActionScript 2.0, JavaScript, DOM, HTML, and CSS
• Working knowledge of server-side scripting
• Experience with streaming media technologies specifically Windows Media Player
• Understanding of Object Oriented Programming concepts and basic Design Pattern principals

Send resumes to dazework@gmail.com for consideration. 

Good Job: Freelance Video Encoder/Editor

VIDEO ENCODER/EDITOR (FREELANCE)

This is primarily an encoding position with some editing and occasional field production work. The candidate will encode audio and video content for comedycentral.com and other digital/wireless platforms. These duties include digitizing video, basic editing, and outputting in a variety of formats (Windows Media, Flash, and Quicktime.) This person will work closely with video producers and web project managers in selecting clips for shows to use on comedycentral.com

Additionally, the candidate would assist in editing segments using Final Cut Pro as well as occasionally assist in field production (especially as a sound recordist.)

Must have at least two years experience in encoding and editing digital video. Knowledge of the following a must:

* Digital video formats, codecs and knowledge of converting and compressing files.
* Final Cut Pro, Photoshop and Media Cleaner.
* Digital audio formats and basic knowledge of audio post-production/mixing.
* Current trends in streaming and other digital media practices including recent developments in Flash video streaming, Windows Media, MPEG, and Quicktime.

* Familiarity with Comedy Central programs.

Knowledge of the following a plus:
* Avid, Compression Master, Anystream, Flip Factory, Flash, ProTools, DVD, Studio Pro
* Video Field Production and audio recording.

PLEASE SEND RESUMES AND COVER LETTER TO comedycentralvideo@hotmail.com

Good Job: Freelance Online Producer

Job Description: Producer – Shows & Films, LOGOonline.com (FREELANCE)

The Producer is responsible for managing overall production of both the Shows and Films sections of the website, as well as overseeing the work of the Production Assistants.  The Producer will also be responsible for production of stunts/promotions, contests/sweepstakes and other one-off events originated by Ad Sales and Integrated Marketing depts, as well as the production of some medium to large product development projects. 

Responsibilities:

·    The Producer is responsible for the production development, content planning and management, and asset management for all LOGOonline.com shows, specials and films pages.

·    Delegate various production tasks to Production Assistants and supervise overall production.

·    Create and execute the online promotional calendar for LOGOonline home page and portals.

·    Attend monthly Programming meetings to learn about on-air priorities and plans.

·    Attend greenlight meetings to brainstorm ideas for online show content and support

·    Author Product Treatments, Functional Specifications and Flow Charts

·    Author Wireframes (full functional Layouts) indicating all functionality, copy and states.

·    Work collaboratively with the design and technical teams, to define functionality and user interface requirements.

·    Work with QA and business groups to eliminate bugs and update specs as necessary for optimal Quality Assurance.

Skills & Requirements: 

·    2-3 years as a Producer or in a comparable role with a large, high volume web site.

·    Knowledge of web publishing and development technologies, and experience with databased content management systems.

·    Strong Visio wireframing skills, experience with HTML editing tools such as Allaire Homesite, knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.

·    Demonstrated project management experience.

·    Some personnel management experience preferred.

·    Basic understanding of XML and HTML.

·    Be highly organized and detail-oriented.

·    Have strong communication and writing skills. 

·    Experience in Digital Media, Media, and/or Entertainment a plus.

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Send inquiries to dazework@gmail.com - all will be forwarded to hiring team.

Good Job: Freelance Web Producers

A few FREELANCE WEB positions for TV related content for a major media brand! 

Take my advice and DO NOT apply to all of the web producer roles blindly...

...pick the content that appeals to you the most and only apply to that role - if you are truly awesome, the hiring team will notice...

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Contact Method - Send resume to tvlonline@gmail.com.

WEB PRODUCER # 1

(Boomer Knows Best & Star Trek; term: immediately through November 22, 2006)

Star Trek Expert/Multimedia Producer Wanted!

Be part of the Emmy-Award-winning team that propels the best of television's past into the digital future. Top-rated cable network seeks experienced, passionate, and highly creative Digital Media Producer and pop culture expert for short-term projects involving the Baby Boom generation as well as the original Star Trek series. Will work with internal and external resources to facilitate development of digital media content (including games, editorial feature content, broadband content) from concept through to publication; will be responsible for creation of project plans (treatments, timelines, flowcharts, budgets, and wireframes). Must be a Star Trek fanatic and have experience producing HTML, XML, Flash, and broadband content. Minimum five years project management experience in digital media required.

Salary commensurate with experience.

WEB PRODUCER # 2

(I Pity the Fool, Designing Women, and 100 Greatest Quotes and Catchphrases; term: immediately through December 8, 2006)

Pop Culture Expert/Multimedia Producer Wanted!

Be part of the Emmy-Award-winning team that propels the best of television's past into the digital future. Top-rated cable networks seek experienced, passionate, and highly creative Digital Media Producer for short-term projects involving retro pop culture, Mr. T, and Designing Women! Will work with internal and external resources to facilitate development of digital media content (including games, editorial feature content, broadband content) from concept through to publication; will be responsible for creation of project plans (treatments, timelines, flowcharts, budgets, and wireframes). Must be a retro pop culture expert and have experience producing HTML, XML, Flash, and broadband content. Minimum five years project management experience in digital media required.

Salary commensurate with experience.

WEB PRODUCER #3

(Movie Database Conversion; term: immediately through December 22, 2006)

Movie Expert/Multimedia Producer Wanted!

Be part of the Emmy-Award-winning team that propels the best of pop culture’s past into the digital future. Top-rated cable network seeks experienced, passionate, and highly creative Digital Media Producer for short-term project involving films past and present, working with internal and external resources to facilitate adaptation of existing database assets (editorial content, photos, and video) for new site deployment as well as development of digital media content (possibly including games, editorial feature content, broadband video content) from concept through to publication; will be responsible for creation of project plans (treatments, timelines, flowcharts, budgets, and wireframes). Must be a cinema junkie and have experience with dynamic, database-driven Web content and experience producing HTML, XML, Flash, and broadband content. Minimum five years project management experience in digital media required. Knowledge of Web database languages and streaming media protocols a plus.

Salary commensurate with experience.

WEB PRODUCER #4

(Music Database Conversion & tvland.com Radio; term: immediately through Marchs 30, 2007)

Retro Music Expert/Multimedia Producer Wanted!

Be part of the Emmy-Award-winning team that propels the best of pop culture’s past into the digital future. Top-rated cable network seeks experienced, passionate, and highly creative Digital Media Producer for short-term projects involving retro pop music, working with internal and external resources to facilitate 1) adaptation of existing database assets (editorial content, photos, and video) for new site deployment, 2) development of Internet radio application using existing platform and content management tools, and 3) development of other digital media content (possibly including games, editorial feature content, broadband video content). Will be responsible for creation of project plans from concept through to publication (treatments, timelines, flowcharts, budgets, and wireframes). Must be a retro pop-music junkie and have experience with dynamic, database-driven Web content and experience producing HTML, XML, Flash, and broadband content. Minimum five years project management experience in digital media required. Knowledge of Web database languages and streaming media protocols a plus.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Senior Digital Media Designer (one year term)

Be part of the Emmy-Award-winning team that propels the best of television’s past into the digital future. Top-rated cable network seeks experienced, passionate, and highly creative Senior Digital Media Designer, working with internal and external resources to fulfill design needs for Web, broadband, and wireless projects. Will be expected to create interactive designs from scratch as well as adapt existing broadcast and print designs into platform-appropriate digital content. Must be proficient with Flash 8 (animation as well as knowledge of Action Scripting) and have experience with XML-driven content, broadband video, and optimization of visual assets for publication on various digital platforms. Minimum five years experience in a senior design-level position in digital media required. Flash game development experience a plus.

Term: One year. Salary commensurate with experience.

Contact Method - Send resume to tvlonline@gmail.com.

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Good Job: Animation Intern (NYC)

A good digital friend and highly regarded animator in the New York City area is seeking an intern to do some light, digital grunt work.

As this is an internship, you would be trading your work for a wee bit o' fame, your name in lights on the screen.

I've been fortunate enough to know Signe Baumane for a couple years now (I begged her to lend a few animations to a film festival I curated a few years ago...). 

Signe is an ascending star and well-respected in animation circles.  Also, she knows everyone and everyone knows her.   Her offer to 'teach a few things' to her intern is sincere and may be life changing for the (p)lucky applicant.

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I am looking for an intern to help me with my new animated film "Birth" - to scan in drawings, to assemble them in Photoshop and then to open them in Aftereffects.

Some computer skills are required, but not to excess - I promise to teach those 2 -3 animation tricks I know and maybe we can learn together?

The internship can start any time from today - and it could be maybe 5 or more hours a week?

In return I promise free lunch, invitations to free screenings, nice parties and introduction to animation world the way I know it... and YES - a very generous credit !!

If you know anyone who might be interested, please, pass it on !!!

My email: signe69(at)earthlink.net
www.signebaumane.com

I can't wait to hear from you!
Signe

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