Time Out New York (TONY) and Time Out Kids is looking for a person
experienced in the use of Social Media as a publicity tool. This
person will be focused on day-to-day execution of the Social Media and
Public Relations strategy, and will be a strong advocate for the brand
and the community. S/he will work closely with our Editorial Department.

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day management of social media presence, including
working with Editorial on daily monitoring and posting of content and
engaging directly with TONY & Time Out Kids staff
• Brainstorm and develop proposals for social media campaigns
• Manage and monitor branded social media accounts, (i.e. YouTube,
Facebook, etc.)
• Identify and report on digital community and social media activities
of competitors and also trends across the publishing industry
• Work closely with Business Intelligence team to track and evaluate
the success of social media integrations and initiatives
• Write press releases to announce company news and promote the
magazines’ partnerships to the media
• Pitch stories to appropriate news outlets and secure weekly
interviews for the editorial staff to promote each new issue of the
magazines
• Coordinate all materials for three weekly network television
segments, including procuring b-roll, booking in studio guests, and
entertainment
• Research and fact-check all events covered on the magazine’s weekly
segments and prepare interview materials for the editorial staff
• List and publicize all Time Out New York and Time Out New York Kids
events through broadcast, print and online media outlets
• Maintain relationships with appropriate contacts at local and
national radio, television and newspapers
• Responsible for internal press communication

Professional Requirements:

• 2-4 years’ experience in public relations (PR) or social media
marketing (preferably both)
• Bachelors Degree (BA) in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing
or equivalent
• Experience with social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter
in a professional capacity; understanding of Internet technologies
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be passionate about position and brand, and value a
collaborative environment
• Must be self-motivated, ambitious and demonstrate the ability to
flourish in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess superior time management and organizational skills
• Must have solid editorial judgment
• Experience with Microsoft and MAC computer programs, including Excel

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should forward cover letter, resume, PR writing
samples, AND *salary requirements to hr@timeoutny.com. (*Cover letters
without salary will not be considered.) Please note ‘SM-TW’ in the
Subject Line of the email.

Time Out New York Synopsis:

Time Out New York is the go-to weekly playbook for the savvy local,
the spirited hipster and the hard-to-please sophisticate. Each week in
print and 24 hours a day on the Web, lively features drill deep into
trends and happenings, while easily browsable sections covering 14
categories and thousands of events offer compact muscular reviews and
pithy, opinionated listings. The result is an indispensable, up-to-the-
(New York)-minute cultural road map for any Gothamite or guest whose
time is precious and whose appetite for new experiences is boundless.

Inc.com is the leading destination online for entrepreneurs and small business owners. The site provides its users a fascinating group of people who are starting and growing their own businesses with practical advice, helpful tools, step-by-step guides, and inspirational profiles of successful business owners. Areas of particular focus include starting a business, money and finance, sales and marketing, technology, innovation, and business growth strategies. The site presents this valuable material in a sophisticated and easy-to-navigate package.

Responsibilities/ include:

â•¢ Assist in development of sales proposals and RFPs for digital sales staff.

â•¢ Advertising sales support for online team (on both coasts) of Inc.com.

â•¢ Handle weekly reporting of existing client campaigns for the Account Director.

â•¢ Attend brainstorming sessions to help generate effective sales proposals.

â•¢ Service incoming sales inquiries.

â•¢ Various administrative tasks, including expense reports, mailings, answering phones.

â•¢ Various promotional/merchandising activities.

Requirements include:

â•¢ College degree and at least two years of experience inside an advertising agency or media sales organization.

â•¢ Knowledge of online sales processes.

â•¢ Proficient with DART Sales Manager.

â•¢ Inside sales experience a plus.

â•¢ Ability to articulate the Inc. brand story and respond accurately and timely to clientsâ•? RFPs.

â•¢ Proficient Microsoft Office and Excel.

â•¢ Diligent self-starter/self-motivator.

â•¢ Ability to work in a faced-paced environment.

â•¢ Strong communicator.

Competitive salary and benefits. Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@mansueto.com.

Integrated Marketing Manager
Overall Responsibilities:
Create, manage and execute all sales promotions and added-value programs designed to secure business and reinforce the magazine’s and web sites brand image in the advertising community
Work with site project manager on execution of online elements for advertisers
Coordinating with sales team, agency and client to develop strategic programs that meet brand objectives
Fulfillment of standard requests for proposals; prepare timelines for client programs being executed
Overseeing program details including site selection, contract negotiations, cost analysis/budgets, travel arrangements, etc.
Work with art department to establish look and feel for advertorials
Coordinate and participate in internal brainstorm/strategy meetings
Writing all communication pertaining to the program including proposals, advertorials, online copy and recaps
Work with ad ops to ensure execution of online programs they are managing
Work directly with PR on all press-related materials
Travel as necessary

Qualifications:
Must be a creative thinker who can continuously create new alternatives to enhance existing events and implement new programs
Size of project will be determined by experience
A solid skill set of writing, editing, idea creation and organization is essential
Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required
4+ yrs experience in promotions

Please send resumes to jobs@maximmag.com. Include marketing manager in the subject when applying.

The National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC), a nonprofit association located in Hempstead, NY, is seeking a qualified individual for the salaried position of Associate Director of Membership Communications.
Primary responsibilities include all printed membership publications, including: serving as the editor of the monthly print publication, Dimensions; writing and editing regularly scheduled and breaking news e-mail publications; and editing and managing the publication of the annual membership directory. Candidate is also responsible for management of the NCDC Job Network.

NCDC is looking for a candidate with excellent writing and editing skills and experience in the publication field, either in college or from previous employment. Salary to be negotiated.

Resumes may be e-mailed or faxed to:

Ms.Patricia Newman, Assistant to the President
Fax: (516) 489-9287
Email: pnewman@ncdc.org
Deadline: May 14, 2010.

Integrated Marketing Manager
Overall Responsibilities:
Create, manage and execute all sales promotions and added-value programs designed to secure business and reinforce the magazine’s and web sites brand image in the advertising community
Work with site project manager on execution of online elements for advertisers
Coordinating with sales team, agency and client to develop strategic programs that meet brand objectives
Fulfillment of standard requests for proposals; prepare timelines for client programs being executed
Overseeing program details including site selection, contract negotiations, cost analysis/budgets, travel arrangements, etc.
Work with art department to establish look and feel for advertorials
Coordinate and participate in internal brainstorm/strategy meetings
Writing all communication pertaining to the program including proposals, advertorials, online copy and recaps
Work with ad ops to ensure execution of online programs they are managing
Work directly with PR on all press-related materials
Travel as necessary

Qualifications:
Must be a creative thinker who can continuously create new alternatives to enhance existing events and implement new programs
Size of project will be determined by experience
A solid skill set of writing, editing, idea creation and organization is essential
Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required
4+ yrs experience in promotions

Please send resumes to jobs@maximmag.com. Include marketing manager in the subject when applying.

The National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC), a nonprofit association located in Hempstead, NY, is seeking a qualified individual for the salaried position of Associate Director of Membership Communications.

Primary responsibilities include all printed membership publications, including: serving as the editor of the monthly print publication, Dimensions; writing and editing regularly scheduled and breaking news e-mail publications; and editing and managing the publication of the annual membership directory. Candidate is also responsible for management of the NCDC Job Network.

NCDC is looking for a candidate with excellent writing and editing skills and experience in the publication field, either in college or from previous employment. Salary to be negotiated.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree
Previous editing publication experience required
Computer and Internet skills, knowledge of HTML
Ability to work well with others
Ability to work independently and multi-task
Ability to manage the demands of deadlines are essential

Resumes may be e-mailed or faxed to:

Ms.Patricia Newman, Assistant to the President
Fax: (516) 489-9287
Email: pnewman@ncdc.org

Or apply online at http://jobs.ncdc.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3342634.

Glamour magazine is looking for an experienced, skilled merchandising manager for the beauty category. This position will entail acting as a partner for our beauty sales representatives, coming up with creative ideas 24/7, writing smart and effective merchandising proposals, managing in-book special sections, advertorials, and sweepstakes, staying on top of beauty trends and industry news, executing events, representing the magazine at beauty events, and more. Candidate must have strong writing skills and a minimum 2 years experience in magazine merchandising. Potential for Senior Merchandising Manager, depending on skill level.

send resumes to: Jenny_Bowman@condenast.com

Maxim Magazine is seeking an Account Director to maintain and expand the advertising client base in the alcoholic beverages category. The Account Director is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key advertising decision makers in the alcohol beverage industry at both client and agency side. The ideal candidate must have 3-5 years of relevant experience.

jobs@maximmag.com
Please include Spirits Ad Sales Director in the subject of the email when applying.

• Are you a seasoned Media Planner, Associate Media Director or Manager of Research and Insights who is ready to make the next big career step?
• Do you have strong experience in media research, strategy, planning, and buying for both print and digital?
• Are you into the beauty & fashion scene? Are you movie or TV buff?
• Are you able to use your prodigious knowledge and thought leadership in the areas of research, consumer insights, media, entertainment, and technology to analyze and explore the implications on our multiplatform brands?

If so, your opportunity has come with the open position of Manager, Business Research and Insights for Time, Inc.’s InStyle and Entertainment Weekly brands – the leading and most trusted and authoritative style and entertainment magazine brands in the industry.

Key Responsibilities
1. Provide consulting support to clients, leveraging brand research and insights knowledge, business research information and prior experiences.
2. Act as the trends and insights specialist for the entertainment, media, and fashion categories for Time Inc – key categories for the company.
3. Work closely with marketing and sales at the brands to develop daily analysis, packaging, and presentation of various syndicated research data into smart, compelling sales stories.
4. Manage the aggregation and sharing of research learning across categories and/or brand.
5. Communicate, collaborate, and cross-pollinate with the corresponding brand team within Consumer Research & Insights (CRI) and the brand.
6. Develop and evaluate staff.
7. Manage special projects.

Reporting Relationship
Reports to Director, Time Inc. Business Research & Insights

Skills & Experience
Position requires strong analytic and project management skills. Must be able to direct and organize information flow, prioritize projects and provide direction to team members. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, an understanding of Publishing, Advertising, Media and Digital functions, and knowledge of ad sales and advertising/media research across multiple platforms is important. Excellent presentation and writing skills; ability for innovative and creative thinking; ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment is required.

Research Manager will have at least 7 years advertising/media-based experience. Prior experience should also include employment at an advertising agency, advertiser or media company. A four-year degree is required; MBA helpful.

Please send resumes to: Jason_Kreuser@timeinc.com

Reporting to AP, Marketing with dotted line report to SEG Group Creative Services Director, the Art Director is responsible for creative direction of:

• Visual branding of ESSENCE— strategize and execute a consistent, sophisticated branded image for ESSENCE that mirrors editorial and brand messaging—to be realized via sales and consumer facing materials including, but not limited to:
o Presentations; sell sheets/media kit; branded promotion pages and client/consumer mailings; signature events

• Client Advertorials/Comps—create effective advertorials that speak to clients’ brand yet work well within the ESSENCE quality editorial environment—finding the balance between client objectives and editorial objectives.

• Concept/Copy—While not responsible to create copy, Art Director must be able to articulate copy needs based on concept and objectives, and must be able to determine if copy is working effectively to communicate said objectives and concepts.

• Project management— Work with marketing partners and internal clients to create effective materials on deadline. Manage timelines, budgets, estimates. Hire freelance as needed and work with Group Creative Services Director to manage budget for same.

• Produce or oversee materials for ESSENCE Music Festival, including collateral, in-book ads, branded premiums, event signage as appropriate.

The successful candidate will have the following experience:
• A minimum of 5 years experience in marketing lifestyle/fashion/beauty magazines
• Strong creative concept skills
• Strong project/personnel management skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to articulate concepts/ideas clearly and sell through designs to upper management
• A proven track record of strong creative ideas, staff/ freelance management skills

CRITERIA:
1. Ability to understand ESSENCE brand identity and translate brand voice visually in tone, message and feel to all brand materials
• Work with editorial creative director to identify visual vocabulary (fonts, images, layout dynamics) to extend editorial experience to materials
• Incorporate non-visual elements such as brand personality/voice into feel of materials further capture brand
• Be the brand evangelist—work as gatekeeper to ensure all brand materials meet ESSENCE brand standards

2. Ability to partner with marketing to achieve project objectives
• Collaborate as needed on creative ideas for brand promotions/client creative
• Have a clear and mutual understanding of objectives in order to best serve design and keep process streamlined
• Communicate to marketing partners when marketing objectives are not working with visual objectives, and work proactively with partners to find a solution
• Collaborate with marketing partners when an initial idea or objective can be further improved or innovated by design
• Partner pro-actively rather than implement dutifully

3. Ability to articulate copy needs based on concept and objectives, and determine if copy is working effectively to communicate said objectives and concepts
• Identity any issues where copy is hindering effective design or if copy could work more efficiently
1. Communicate design objectives to copywriter in advance so copy can be tailored to project needs; if not possible, communicate any copy changes needed to fit design or to improve messaging

4. Ability to spearhead/manage project start to finish
• Set up meetings with internal clients to determine scope of project/timelines
• Work with vendors/freelancers to see concept through to finished product
• Manage deadlines of project, work with marketing on timelines
1. Improve timely submission of in-book pages, submitting at least 90% on time to production, every month

5. Ability to manage staff whether freelance or permanent
• Communicate design objectives clearly and ensure they are carried out
• Set quality and brand standards, and make sure these are maintained
• Manage freelance budgets/needs
1. Plan strategically for projects quarter to quarter to maintain budget or anticipate any increase in need

Send resumes to: Jason_Kreuser@timeinc.com