Director of Marketing Development, USA TODAY
Position: Director of Marketing Development, USA TODAY
Location: 535 Madison Avenue, New York

The Director of Marketing Development will redefine the way integrated sales solutions and sales products are developed for the USA TODAY brand, acting as a strategic driver for product, capability and partnership development, skillfully translating new products and product enhancements into strategically competitive sales and marketing solutions for our advertisers, clients and the brand. This position will manage a team located in both New York and Virginia headquarters, and will have 4 direct reports. This position reports to the VP/Marketing Development and Strategy.
The Director of Marketing Development provides the day-to-day management of the Marketing Development Department and is responsible for driving the on-time execution of department deliverables which include a wide variety of sales support solutions, merchandising, sponsorships/partnerships, category marketing, product and capability development, brand positioning, etc. The Director develops strategic marketing goals and objectives and drives process and execution of deliverables to expand the brand, increase market share and drive revenue.
This position requires a high level of leadership, decision-making, writing and editing skills, interpersonal and communication expertise to manage internal and external professional relationships. The Director will provide thought leadership and creative innovation around the evolution of advertising and media, emerging trends and technologies, especially with regard to the print and digital space.

The Director must demonstrate the ability to be a creatively strategic thinker, take initiative, identify key issues, define underlying challenges, develop idea-driven solutions, execute ideas, and champion change within an organization. Must be able to work in a fast-paced hectic environment while always meeting multiple deadlines.

For consideration please apply with cover letter and resume to: Jobs@usatoday.com. Please mention Westover Media as your Source in the email.

Integrated Marketing Manager/Senior Integrated Marketing Manager Fortune, Money, Fortune Small Business

Looking for a smart, creative, hard-working “idea person” to join our team as Integrated Marketing Manager.

In this role, you will work with our nationwide advertising sales staff to find solutions-based ways to grow advertising revenue. Methods include: developing idea-selling opportunities; building rationales to convince new clients to advertise; extending the magazine’s list of merchandising opportunities; developing edit-related advertising opportunities (across the appropriate magazines plus the web site); exploring cross-media advertising opportunities with other Time Inc. titles, CNN, etc.

In addition, each IMM serves as the resident expert on two or more advertising categories (such as software, automotive and travel). The IMM uses research, partnerships, promotions and more to effectively engage advertisers in a particular category. IMM’s are encouraged to take their expertise into the marketplace by making calls with the ad sales staff.

Required skills include 5+ years of magazine marketing or agency experience, knowledge of print research (MRI, MMR, etc.) proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel and the Internet. Candidates must have a balance of strategic and creative ability, strong interpersonal skills and a track record of formulating and implementing idea-selling initiatives.

Please send resumes to Lisa Kaplan at lisa_kaplan@timeinc.com and Yodit Teklemariam at yodit_teklemariam@timeinc.com

***Prevention magazine is seeking a Manager of Communications in its New
York City office. This individual will support the strategic
communication plans of the brand’s multiplatforms, including the
magazine, its website, books, subscription websites, DVDs and events.
All activities will be coordinated with oversight by Executive Director
OR This position reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities include:

-Oversee and manage department logistics for maximum efficiency-mailing
list creation and maintenance, monthly mailings, file management, email
blasting, project histories, booking guest travel.
-Track and execute daily and monthly PR updates and reports, work
closely with monitoring services.
-Coordinate and write press material-pitches, talking points, press
releases, award submissions, bios, backgrounders, some research.
-Pitch local TV and print media, some radio.
-Coordinate TV segments and print interviews, including talking points
and props.
-Some event publicity and travel.
-Monitor media.

Ideal candidate will possess:
-At least 5+ years of related work experience; magazine, book and online
experience a plus. Lifestyle, health, food experience a plus.
-Excellent juggling skills in a fast-paced environment. Be a
self-starter, detail-oriented.
-Excellent writing and communication skills.
-Proficiency in Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
-Some contacts in TV and print media.
-Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Public
Relations, Liberal Arts a plus.
-Proficiency in electronic PR services (monitoring, email-blasting) a
plus.

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

**Candidates can apply online at www.rodale.com

***Prevention magazine is seeking a Director of Communications in its
New York City office.

This individual will develop and execute strategic communication plans
that will support the brand’s multiplatforms, including the magazine,
its website, books, subscription websites, DVDs and events. This
position reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities include:
-Strategize and manage long-term and monthly public relations outreach
for consumer and trade media.
-Pitch national and local broadcast and print media.
-Coordinate and write press material-pitches, talking points, press
releases, award submissions, bios, backgrounders.
-Coordinate TV segments and print interviews, including talking points,
spokesperson prep and props.
-Some event publicity and travel.
-Monitor media

Ideal candidate will possess:
-At least 10+ years of related work experience. Magazine, book and
online experience a plus.
-High level of professionalism and the ability to work with all levels
of the editorial and publishing staff.
-Relationships with national and local TV producers, key national and
local print dailies. -Knowledge of lifestyle, health and food contacts a
plus.
-Strong relationships with trade media.
-The ability to work in a fast-paced matrix structure and manage
multiple activities simultaneously.
-Excellent writing and communication skills.
-Interest in health and fitness a plus.
-Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Public
Relations, Liberal Arts a plus.

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

**Candidates can apply online at www.rodale.com

National CineMedia (NCM) seeks a Marketing Specialist (newly created position) to help support our initiatives related to cinema advertising and marketing. NCM represents the country’s top three movie theatre circuits: AMC/Loews, Cinemark and Regal Entertainment Group (as well as additional movie theatre companies nationwide).

The position reports to the Sr. Marketing Manager in a fast-growing and dynamic marketing department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for movies and be interested in gaining both traditional and digital marketing experience.

Responsibilities will include:
• Coordinating special projects and promotions
• Developing sell sheets and other sales collateral
• Maintaining marketing tools, status reports and e-mail blasts
• Staying up-to-date on movies, Hollywood news and promotions from our studio partners
• Traveling as needed and working on additional projects as directed

Qualifications:
• 1-2 years previous experience in advertising sales or marketing
• Good written and verbal communication skills (PowerPoint knowledge is a plus)
• Ability to think creatively, multi-task and be a proactive team member

Please send resume to Danielle.Nelson@ncm.com and reference “Marketing Specialist” in the subject line.

National CineMedia (NCM) seeks an Assistant Marketing Manager (newly created position) to help support our initiatives related to cinema advertising and marketing. NCM represents the country’s top three movie theatre circuits: AMC/Loews, Cinemark and Regal Entertainment Group (as well as additional movie theatre companies nationwide).

The position reports to the Sr. Marketing Manager in a fast-growing and dynamic marketing department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for movies and be interested in gaining both traditional and digital marketing experience.

Responsibilities will include:
• Working with account directors on business strategies and creative ideas
• Writing and development of presentations, sell sheets, e-mail blasts and other sales collateral
• Coordination of client promotions, online sweepstakes, and other special projects
• Tracking and management of event marketing budgets
• Staying up-to-date on movies, Hollywood news and promotions from our studio partners
• Traveling as needed and working on additional projects as directed

Qualifications:
• 3-4 years experience in advertising sales or marketing
• Good written and verbal communication skills (PowerPoint knowledge is a plus)
• Ability to think creatively, multi-task and be a proactive team member

Please send resume to Danielle.Nelson@ncm.com and reference “Assistant Marketing Manager” in the subject line.

The Freelance Online Marketing Manager will play an integral role in
developing online marketing strategies, promotions, and programs for
Saveur.com. The position combines big idea/platform creation, partnership
development, proposal writing, and program execution. The position will be 3
days/week and report to the Associate Publisher, Marketing.

Responsibilities Include:
* Big Idea Generation: Collaborate with sales/marketing team to develop and
sell “big idea” online opportunities.
* Online Proposal Development & Management: Develop online marketing
proposals and oversee execution and fulfillment.
* Online Best Practices: Keep sales/marketing team abreast of latest
technologies, strategies, terms, etc.
* Site Maintenance: Work with online production team to maintain
publishing-owned parts of Saveur.com.

Qualifications:
* 4+ years online marketing/sales experience at a website or through an
integrated marketing role at a magazine/agency, is required.
* Extensive experience in creating and developing online marketing programs
and platforms.
* Comprehensive knowledge of various online advertising platforms, creative
executions, and current online ad serving technologies and executions is
preferred.
* Must be a creative thinker, problem solver and resourceful. Must have
strong writing skills and background in proposal writing. Proficiency in
PowerPoint and Excel is required.
* Knowledge of print advertising sales, magazine marketing, and related
research is a plus.
* Interest/experience in the epicurean category preferred.

Qualified candidates should send their resume to Kristin Cohen at
kristin.cohen@bonniercorp.com.

Position Description: The Senior Ad Sales Executive will be responsible for managing and maintaining pre-existing accounts in a variety of categories, as well as generating new sales leads and opportunities, developing marketing events, developing new agency and client relationships, overseeing the production of new marketing materials, preparing and presenting proposals, closing business and making and exceeding sales goals. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, experienced sales person with the abilities to further develop and help grow our sales revenue for both print and web, as well as grow our advertising and marketing department. They will have a strong understanding of the BUST brand, its readership, and advertising market, and they will be well-connected within the advertising industry, creating integrated packages to sell with BUST’s current events, as well as coming up with new revenue-generating event ideas. This is the perfect opportunity for a self-starting and motivated individual looking to work in a creative environment in a position with tremendous growth potential.

Position Requirements:
• Three or more years of advertising sales experience
• Good negotiating skills and proven sales closer
• Preexisting relationships with media buying agencies and clients
• Advanced skills in handling multiple opportunities at once, making sales calls, creating marketing materials, analyzing data, traffic and inventory, setting and meeting goals, time management, negotiating, problem solving and decision making, filling out RFPs
• Strong communication, written and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, self-motivated, ability to work independently but take direction when required, results-driven, responsible and gets along easily with others
• Ability to manage others

Position is Full Time
Base salary + commisson

About Our Company BUST Magazine is an award-winning women’s pop culture and lifestyle magazine and website with an edge, marketed to an 18-34 year old female demographic.

Please send cover letter and resume to Laurie Henzel
jobs@bust.com

Senior Marketing Research Analyst, USA TODAY
Location: Washington, D.C. area

The Senior Research Analyst helps position USA TODAY as a leader in the marketplace. Will use syndicated, proprietary and internal resources to understand all aspects of the USA TODAY audience, including demographics, psychographics and buying behaviors, across all business platforms. Emphasis on support of advertising and circulation sales categories and worldwide sales force.

Candidate should be a high-energy, strategic thinker who will build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers to heighten impact of research findings. Strong analytical and PC skills a must. Familiarity with media/advertising environment is mandatory, and experience in primary research is a plus. Minimum requirements are a college degree; seven years relevant experience; excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and time-management skills; and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, data-intensive, multi-project environment. Must have extensive working experience with online/off-line media data retrieval systems and syndicated research services such as MRI, MMR, CMR, etc.

This position is located at our corporate headquarters in McLean, VA (Washington, D.C. area). For consideration, please email resume and cover letter to: jobs@usatoday.com and mention Westover Media as your Source in the email.

Title: VP - Creative Director
Category: Category - Bags/Accessories
Function: Function - Executive
Region: Northwest
Location: Portland, OR
Description:

VP- Creative Director

Act as creative design visionary for a leading womens handbag
and accessories company (the brand). Lead all product design
efforts both internally and through freelance partners. Elevate
the product and vision to meet consumer preferences and support
the companies strategic goals. Propel the brand as a leader in
the accessories and handbag market the expert in leather,
style, and performance, and function. Own and bring the brand
vision to life through product and all it brand touch points.

*Lead product design from vision, strategy to execution.

*Lead product innovation through customer insights, and develop
RD&D for the brand.

*Develop the team and organization to achieve the strategic plan
objectives for the company

*High profile communication across the company and externally,
effectively shares vision to all levels of management.

* Work with marketing, creative services, sourcing, production in
a collaborative way to bring the brand to life

* Design good, better, best and core signature items that
differentiate the brand in the accessories market.

* Work directly with the CEO in developing an innovated brand
vision to inspire our customers and build value for the investors
and stakeholders.

* Be a strategic thinker that has both energy and passion for the
brand and it global potential

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel design
Minimum 12-15 years professional experience and/or training
or
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in designing strong woman’s global brands
Excellent market knowledge and understanding of the retail and
wholesale business models

SKILLS

Excellent illustration skills and color sense required
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign a must.
Additionally, personal computer skills, including exposure to
Word, and email applications
Ability to think creatively, focus on details, and a commitment
to quality of work
Strategic thinking

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Some travel required
COMPENSATION

Competitive compensation to include stock options and cash bonus

Mike Edwards | ceo
Ellington Leather | 1533 NW 24th Ave | portland, or 97210
t 800-736-1222 Ext 115| f 503.223.7453
Mike.Edwards@ellingtonleather.com