Location: New York

The Sr. Manager, Integrated Marketing & Sales Development is responsible for driving new and incremental business across all categories through the creation of sales development initiatives, partnership opportunities and key account strategies. Responsible for development of “big ideas” to sell to market.

This role oversees the creation of category and client-specific presentations-based on a deep understanding of client needs and marketing goals-and assists with the development and execution of the newspaper’s overall ad marketing strategy. In addition, the position manages a team of Marketing Managers/Coordinators and supervises the ad sales RFP process, ensuring the quality of all RFPs produced by direct reports-including the conceptualization, presentation and execution of RFP responses.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for the brand, a focus on developing new things, a superior talent for written communication and presentation development, and experience working in brand marketing, ideation, media and/or advertising.

Requirements:
• BA/BS preferred
• 7+ years of related experience; agency/brand marketing experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proposal writing a must.
• Comprehensive knowledge of various online advertising platforms, creative executions, and current online ad serving technologies and executions
• Knowledge of print and online syndicated research.
• Advanced Microsoft skills; Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel is required, managing programs leveraging social networking
• Foreign language skills not required
• Highly self-motivated, intuitive and excellent follow-up skills, creative, energetic and resourceful.
• Strong relationship development skills including the ability to build credible relationships with internal groups as well as with clients, and agencies
• Ability to manage multiple projects on-time
• Attention to detail and focus on quality
• A proven team player with a winning attitude
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic and changing business environment
• Excellent organizational skills

The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age.
If you would like to be considered for this challenging position, please submit your letter of interest (Salary Requirements a must) and resume to jobsny@economist.com

The successful candidate will have 7-10 years of book publishing or related sales experience. He / she will be a motivated self-starter, have excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills; good contacts; and be a strong team player. This candidate must be extremely proactive in researching and developing new business opportunities as well as identifying opportunities for growth with current customers.
Responsibilities include:
§ Managing special sales team of two sales executives
§ Maintaining relationships with current accounts and capitalizing on opportunities to grow business within those accounts; having thorough knowledge of customers’ business needs and requirements
§ Cultivating and developing new business opportunities that expand and enhance the scope of Rodale’s publishing program
§ Serving as a member of the trade books management team, providing the group with pertinent input on potential acquisitions, sharing buying trends, and more
§ Providing sales forecasting and monitoring inventory levels
§ Coordinating and executing all aspects of a deal, including providing customers with price quotes, negotiating the terms of the agreement, liaising with suppliers regarding status of the order, and ensuring delivery of goods
§ Working with existing and new customers to develop premium and propriety products based on their needs
§ Work closely with other divisions of Rodale
§ Monitoring special sales team performance and assisting members with achieving or exceeding sales targets
§ Managing and executing the hurts and remainder business
§ Attending relevant trade exhibitions, events, and demonstrations in an effort to acquire leads for potential new accounts
§ Monitoring market trends and customer information for account visits with existing and prospective accounts

Please apply online at www.rodaleinc.com

Position Title: Merchandising Manager

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Director, Marketing.

Location: New York, New York

Job Description:
Taste of Home is the world’s leading food media brand; we publish 3 magazines, over 40 special interest recipe collections for sale at retail and grocery stores each year, dozens of cookbooks-hardback and spiral bound, we host over 300 local cooking schools around the country each year, and tasteofhome.com is the fastest growing food website

Taste of Home is the first and only media community designed to unify the voices and experience of everyday cooks and home entertainers.

The ideal candidate will be able to work with our nationwide advertising sales staff to find solutions-based ways to grow advertising revenue. The ideal candidate will also have a passion for Food and Entertaining and be interested in gaining both traditional and digital marketing experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Idea generation and proposal writing for a variety of categories
• Conception and development of new programs and partnerships
• Coordination and execution of special projects and promotions in a detailed manner
• Advise and assist on creating added-value menus for each brand (to include: research, trade and consumer events and in-store offerings)
• Oversee fulfillment of merchandising offerings
• Act as brand ambassador within Marketing department (and externally as needed)
• Working with members of the RDA US Affinities to explore cross-media advertising opportunities with other RDA properties
• Participation in sales calls to bring programs and ideas to life for advertisers

Qualifications:
• Creative writer with ability to correct, rewrite and revise one’s own work and the work of others to create a compelling and persuasive final product
• Strong editing skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Extremely comfortable in a deadline oriented role
• Ability to effectively communicate with the sales team and clients, as well as with managers and colleagues
• Familiarity and use of research (MRI, VISTA, etc), partnerships, promotions and more to effectively engage advertisers in a particular category
• Team player with a “can-do” attitude
• Strategic thinker with both energy and passion for the brand
• Ability to work effectively with sales, marketing, clients, art, corporate, and vendors in a collaborative way
• Requires 3-5 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.
• Some travel and evening work required.

Reader’s Digest offers excellent benefits and professional growth opportunities. Since each of our individual businesses has its own unique set of policies, features and benefits, we encourage you to visit the company website for the position of interest.

To apply to this opportunity, please visit our career website: www.rd.com/careers and reference job posting number 4338

Reader’s Digest is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.

Production Editor ˆ Boston, MA Salary competitive

Book publisher is seeking a Production Editor with 2-3 years of editorial
and production experience, preferably in promotional or trade publishing, to
oversee 100 titles per year. Must have excellent project management and
copy-editing skills, fact-checking capabilities, experience working with
printers, and the ability to think outside of the box.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts or
equivalent experience. Strong writing, communication, and organizational
skills are a necessity. Knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint are a must.
Knowledge of Filemaker Pro and graphic software are a plus.
Contact donnan@Lpalmer.com

About TouchTunes Interactive Networks:

TouchTunes Interactive Networks is the largest interactive entertainment network in North America, specializing in bar and restaurant entertainment. The three main components of the TouchTunes network are: TouchTunes digital jukeboxes – the leading music network of its kind, with over 700 million plays in 2008 alone; Barfly – the fast-growing interactive advertising and brand messaging platform on TVs; and PlayPorTT – an in-bar and restaurant gaming and trivia system, now in some leading national chain restaurants. TouchTunes’ reach is impressive, with a presence in over 40,000 locations.

Job Description:

The Manager of Web Development will be responsible for managing the creation of TouchTunes’ new consumer-facing website which will be built on interactive media components, including music and user profile management, social media integration, communication with other TouchTunes users, user-generated content and mobile applications. The Manager will have a thorough knowledge of current web and media technologies, especially as this relates to music and digital media. The Manager will also need to demonstrate an expertise and understanding of social media and mobile applications. Job responsibilities will include day to day management, planning and execution for the implementation of the new TouchTunes website’s interactive tools and features. The Manager will be required to effectively communicate across all TouchTunes business units to ensure the integration of the new online platform with the existing in-bar devices. The candidate must be highly organized and be able to meet tight deadlines.

* 5+ years of experience working with online technologies
* Excellent knowledge of or experience in online marketing and advertising
* Basic knowledge of web technologies and languages such as Flash, CMS, Java and HTML and Linux
* Experience in online technologies and developing interactive entertainment experiences for users
* Full understanding of social media and tying together multiple social platforms
* Knowledge in mobile applications
* Experience in online project management and budgeting
* Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated experience working on multiple project tasks with simultaneous deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to identify and evaluate outside business and marketing partnership opportunities
* Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment as a project manager and coordinate communication between individuals and teams in different office locations
* 4 year Bachelor’s degree

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to be part of our team, please send your resume in a word format to kcuccio@touchtunes.com.

Maxim magazine a dynamic, fast paced publishing environment is seeking two helpdesk interns.

The person in this position will work with the I.T. staff utilizing help desk ticketing application software for data entry as well as interface directly with employees either on phone, in person or remotely.

Responsibilities
•Data entry of daily Help desk calls
•Inventory all Mac and PC equipment
•Help desk support by phone or face to face on Mac PC related desktop issue
•Printer and copier support

Qualifications
•1-2 yrs Mac experience
•1-2 yrs PC experience
•Any server administration a plus. i.e. Exchange, Windows, OSX

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Mac and PC experience
•Printers Copiers
•Responsive, communicative; problem solver
•Driven to excellence; results-oriented with a focus on A+ product and delivery
•Detail oriented and organized; able to prioritize and multi-task; hard-working and productive
•High energy, able to effectively operate in fast-paced, growing, and changing environment

The person in this role reports to the I.T. Director

All qualified candidates should email resumes to internships@dennispub.com. Please include Desk Intern/IT in the subject of the email when applying.

Role Description:
TouchTunes Interactive Networks, the pre-eminent in-venue interactive entertainment, advertising, and commerce network, is looking for a full-time Graphic Designer in our Manhattan offices who will serve as a true team player and can do it all. This position will report directly to the VP of Corporate Marketing and play an integral role in developing and designing all related marketing materials for the company.

Responsibilities:
• Design and produce advertising campaigns and promotional materials including interactive digital media for web and digital jukeboxes (e.g. micro-sites, banners, etc.), consumer promotions (e.g. sweepstakes), HTML newsletters, interactive PPT sales presentations, print advertising, signage, premiums and additional collateral materials for trade shows and special projects.
• Work with the Marketing team to create materials that help sell advertising programs.
• Estimate work schedules/budgets, oversee project progress and ensure that deadlines are met.
• Serve as a source for creative inspiration and ideas.
• Work with printers and outside vendors including photographers, photo stock agencies, etc.
• Work internally with other departments on special projects.

Requirements
• 3 to 7 years experience of superior design for industry leading companies or agencies.
• Natural aesthetic talent for use of fonts, colors, and palettes.
• Excellent communication skills with strong client service and project management.
• Strong organizational skills, ability work effectively under deadlines and manage concurrent projects.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent corporate visual identity standards.
• Able to offer creative solutions to a variety design projects and challenges.
• Experience working with freelancers.
• Understanding of direct response design preferred.
• Experience in the music or advertising space a plus.

Software Skills:
• Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design
• Proficient in PowerPoint (For MAC and PC)
• Acrobat, HTML and Flash
• Mac OSX, CS4, Fireworks, Flash and Dreamweaver
• Working knowledge of digital and traditional print production processes a plus
• Knowledge of HTML a plus

Experience and Education:
3 -7 years related work experience in a high-end, fast paced, graphic design and production studio or agency. Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Graphic Design preferred

For more about TouchTunes, please visit www.touchtunes.com.

To apply, send resumes to: mfelsen@touchtunes.com

Fairchild is a multi platform media company that provides insight and intelligence for senior executives in the global fashion, retail, and beauty communities, the consumer media who cover the market, and the next generation of industry leaders. Its properties include Women’s Wear Daily, WWD.com, WWDMen’s, WWD Magazines, W, Footwear News, Fairchild Summits and Fairchild Books.
This key position is responsible for overseeing the Public Relations for the Fairchild Fashion Group, its CEO, the editorial side of the trade properties, and the publishing side for all properties. This individual will handle all press efforts related to editorial and business events at the titles, as well as WWD Summits. The Director will build brand awareness and work towards increasing the footprint of the brand internationally. Specifically, the position will direct activities in support of media relations, announcements, editorial placement, and managing speaking engagements for the CEO and editorial.
This position requires a minimum of five years in a Public Relations leadership role representing high end brands. Experience with media relations, campaign development and implementation and issues management are important. Strong written and communication skills and the ability to be an effective spokesperson is a must. The ideal candidate would have the ability to handle multiple projects and people, possess great organizational skills and strong creativity.
Experience in Fashion, Publishing, global communications or the general media is a plus.

Qualified applicants should send their resume and salary requirements to Rschoorl@condenast.com.