Social Media Manager – Yoxi April 29, 2011

Filed under: Jobs in NYC — sam roloff @ 9:08 pm

Yoxi (pronounced YO-see) is an interactive competition platform that connects creative problem solvers, professional marketers, social entrepreneurs, and most importantly, a mainstream audience, through easy and fun ways to drive social change. Yoxi takes the core dynamics of reality game shows and applies them to real-world social issues.  Yoxi challenges passionate problem-solvers to deliver and find the best solution to a social issue and craft the most effective way of communicating this solution to the public at large.

Yoxi is looking to hire a Social Media Manager to help build the Yoxi movement online. This is a great position for an extroverted, motivated, and fun-loving person with a high degree of entrepreneurial spirit.

The Social Media Manager will be involved in sharing Yoxi’s story via a wide range of social media tools and platforms.  The ability to build relationships with a fast growing community passionate about making the world a better place through creative use of media and technology is key.

The ideal candidate enjoys making friends in both the digital and physical worlds as the Social Media Manager will be Tweeting everyday, sharing interesting finds on Yoxi’s Facebook page, making phone calls to facilitate new relationships, and ideally be the life of the party.

Qualifications:

-Must be a fast learner, team player and smart thinker

-A self started with a sense of humor and good judgement

-Must be the first to know about breaking news on TechCrunch and Mashable

-Detail oriented

-The ability to believe in your own potential to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment, and agree with the Yoxi vision: changing the world should be fun!

Job Responsibilities:

Basic Social Media Practice

-Work with the Product development team (design/tech) to ensure social media tools (for ex. FB connect, Sharing buttons) are kept up to date

-Manage social media campaigns and day-to-day activities. Duties include online advocacy, light writing to assist editorial, community-outreach efforts, promotions, etc.

-Manage Yoxi’s presence in social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and other similar community sites, posting on relevant blogs, and seeding content into social applications as needed

Strategic Development and Community Building Program

-With strategic guidance, develop a comprehensive digital (social) media strategy to inform a range of programs to build a sustainable audience

-Effectively develop and implement such programs to boost visibility and engagement for Yoxi to:

  1. Grow a large audience
  2. Find more channels to distribute content
  3. Find more organizations to partner with for recruitment of teams, experts, and judges
  4. Find candidates to curate topics and contribute content
  5. Identify power users and loyal followers and forge collaborative relationships

-Collaborate on programming and planning of regular events, and coordinate key attendees to build the community

Analysis and R&D

-Monitor and analyze audience engagement patterns through all channels: website, social media outlets, PR outreach

-Frequently update team members on social media best practice so the entire team can integrate social media communication into daily practice

-Measure the impact of social media on community engagement

-Monitor trends and identify appropriate social media tools and applications.

-Experiment with new and alternative ways to utilize social media tools and events.

-Regularly share insights gained from social media monitoring with Editorial and Video to help them evolve their communication and programming strategies.

Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@yoxi.tv and include Social Media Manager in the subject line

*Compensation commensurate with experience

* Compensation includes benefits package


Associate Manager, Research – People April 28, 2011

Filed under: Jobs in NYC — sam roloff @ 8:16 pm

Manage the implementation of the primary research program for the People brands. This is a position within corporate Time Inc. Media Group that is focused on Edit / Consumer Marketing research and digital research for the People brand.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Research Manager and Director in objective setting, RFP development, methodology and design of projects
Assist with research project design, collaborate on questionnaire development, and implement fieldwork (with suppliers)
Analyze data sets and develop reports/presentations (with input from manager)
· Present key findings & insights for selected projects

Issue reports, sometimes jointly with the manager
Handle project implementation with suppliers, monitoring their performance (e.g. questionnaire, field, tabulation, costs, quality, and timeliness).
Add value through proactively leveraging existing research along with broader Time Inc. research knowledge and consumer trend information. Contribute to the research knowledge base.
Support departmental initiatives, and undertake special projects as directed by managers.

Skills & Experience:
Position requires solid project management experience with quantitative data analysis and database management; ability to be a strategic partner with clients and vendors; strong communication and relationship-building skills; knowledge of syndicated digital measurement systems a plus; excellent analytical capabilities; ability for innovative and creative thinking; good presentation skills; proven writing skills; ability to handle many projects simultaneously. Solid computer skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint are also needed.

It is expected that an Associate Research Manager will usually have 2-3 years of primary research experience, involving extensive client contact. A four-year degree is required, (Social Sciences, Economics or Marketing preferred, including quantitative analysis courses).

Please send all resumes to Christine_powell@timeinc.com


Senior Marketing Manager – Men’s Health and Women’s Health April 25, 2011

Filed under: Jobs in NYC — sam roloff @ 8:41 pm

Please have interested candidates apply directly to www.rodaleinc.com <outbind://1091/www.rodaleinc.com> .

Rodale is seeking a seasoned integrated marketing professional to work in our New York-based Marketing Department for Men’s Health and Women’s Health. The overall goal of the Senior Marketing Manager is to attract, maintain and increase both print and digital advertising revenue across a variety of categories for both brands. The position reports to the Executive Director, Marketing.

Responsibilities include:

– Developing client specific concepts and programs and/or marketing programs to drive incremental print, digital and/or sponsorship revenue – Writing all merchandising, marketing and category and sales materials for category specific clients – Acting as partner with designated sales reps to develop sales strategy and drive category growth – Meeting with clients as needed to present proposals and/or discuss added-value and marketing concepts and requirements – Spearheading the execution of all aspects of individual client programs (e.g. digital extensions, events, sponsorships, mailing, samplings, etc.) – Identifying and developing third party marketing partnership for the brands – Maintaining a big-picture outlook to help create and sell multi-advertiser and platform programs within assigned categories – Preparing program summaries upon completion of executed activities – Working within established budget guidelines and managing costs for all projects

The ideal candidate will possess:

– College degree required – 6-8 years integrated industry or related experience – Proven ability to identify, develop, sell and execute results-oriented programs – Close attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment – Strong written and verbal communication skills – Polished presentation skills – Awareness of current culture as it relates to the brands and relevant promotional opportunities – Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint and the Internet

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


Merchandising Manager – Glamour

Filed under: Jobs in NYC — sam roloff @ 5:44 pm

Glamour has an exciting opportunity in the creative services department for a Merchandising Manager. Two (2) years relevant proposal writing and event execution experience required.

Responsibilities include:

· Work with promotion/merchandising department, art department and sales staff to develop program extensions and added-value opportunities.

· Contribute ideas in group brainstorms and client meetings—ability to work independently and within a team environment.

· Position requires a creative thinker who can assess advertisers’ needs and create custom, unique programs that meet clients’ objectives.

· Write presentations and added value proposals that meet client needs and stay within the allocated budget.

· Research advertisers’ marketing and brand goals and incorporate them into proposed programs.

· Handle day-to-day RFPs in conjunction with the sales department and attend sales calls, as needed.

· Manage added-value program execution, including but not limited to: advertorials, sweepstakes, sampling, web-based programs, outdoor advertising, events, etc.

· Candidate must have excellent event execution, creative strategizing as well as strong written and verbal communication.

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this position, please email your cover letter and resume to: Catesby_Handler@glamour.com


Junior Designer – Condé Nast Media Group, Creative Services

Filed under: Jobs in NYC — sam roloff @ 3:54 pm

Creative Services is the in-house design agency responsible for conceptualizing and executing custom solutions for advertisers across the Condé Nast brands. We are currently seeking a Junior Designer who would be responsible for ad layouts, magazine section layouts, poster designs, logo treatments, web ads and a host of other creative and innovative media efforts. This position will report to a Senior Art Director and work collaboratively with a cross-functional team on every assigned project.

An ideal Junior Designer will possess the following:

• 1-2 years experience in a competitive, deadline-driven environment.

• Strong page layout and logo design skills.

• Thorough knowledge of CS4 and/or CS5 and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Eagerness to collaborate and pitch in when needed.

• Punctuality and excellent time management skills.

• Knowledge of HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash, and/or After Effects.

• Education in Interactive Design, Web Design or equivalent experience.

· Familiarity with Condé Nast magazines and brands.

An ideal Junior Designer may also possess:

• A sophisticated, elegant, contemporary and innovative aesthetic.

• Experience applying theories related to color schemes, use of space, typography, usability and visual flow.

To Apply:

• Please submit your resume, samples of your work, and, in one paragraph, please tell us why you would make an ideal addition to our time to CNMGjuniordesigner@gmail.com.


Marketing Manager, Disney FamilyFun April 22, 2011

Filed under: Jobs in NYC — sam roloff @ 5:00 pm

Disney FamilyFun is published by Disney Publishing Worldwide. FamilyFun is the nation’s largest magazine targeting families with children under the age of 12, delivering a rate base of 2.1 million and an audience of 5.5 million. A trusted source for families, FamilyFunprovides real ideas for – and from – real families. FamilyFun’s lively and informative content focuses on making the most of family time together through travel, entertainment, cooking, crafts, learning at home and other family activities. FamilyFun’s portfolio of brands includes FamilyFun.com and FamilyFun apps.  For the past three years, Parents’ Choice Foundation selected FamilyFun as a Parents’ Choice Recommended magazine.

In addition, FamilyFun is part of the Disney Media Sales and Marketing Group, which represents Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Online, Radio Disney, and FamilyFun, and provides integrated marketing solutions for advertisers targeting kids and families. This powerful portfolio is unmatched in connecting with kids, tweens, moms and families.

Reports to: Director, Marketing, Disney FamilyFun

Position Located in: New York, NY

Responsibilities include:

· Provide guidance/leadership to promotion marketing team on the development of promotional programs and added value events
· Work with sales management, marketing, editorial and consumer marketing teams to identify new areas of growth for ad sales and develop marketing solutions to address these growth categories
· Manage the day-to-day workflow of the FamilyFun promotion marketing department, ensuring that projects are done on time, to the highest standards of quality and within budget
· Develop ideas and presentations for print-only, client-specific pitches
· Create ideas, tactics and deliverables for integrated pitches that include a print platform
· Execute and/or oversee the execution of sold-in print and integrated programs
· Build relationships with colleagues in Disney Media Group and across business units within The Walt Disney Company to leverage opportunities for ad sales marketing solutions
· Hire, train motivate, develop and retain promotion marketing staff
· Work with Director, Marketing  to manage marketing budgets
· Brainstorm marketing ideas (magazine-specific and cross-divisional)
· Accompany sales team as needed to present marketing proposals to clients
· Travel to work events as needed


Required Skills:

o Candidate must have a minimum of 5-6 years of marketing experience, working at a magazine or related industry

o Able to manage day-to-day workflow in a fast-paced department

o Strong marketing strategist and creative thinker

o Excellent written and oral communication skills

o Ability to communicate with, and meet with needs of, diverse stakeholders

o Strong leader who is a team player with a “roll-up-your-sleeves”, positive, energetic attitude

o Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Keynote

Send resumes to: Claudia.A.Dragun.-ND@disney.com


Digital Ad Sales Account Executive (full-time), PureWow, NY, NY April 18, 2011

Filed under: Jobs in NYC — sam roloff @ 11:51 pm

PureWow is a free daily lifestyle email publication for sophisticated, influential women backed by the Pilot Group who developed successful email publications including: Daily Candy, Thrillist and Tasting Table.

We are seeking a full-time ad sales account executive in our New York City office who has 2-3 years of digital media sales experience with a top performance record, an extensive contact list/relationships, understanding of the online advertising industry and a hunger to succeed in a growing start-up environment.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

· Managing the sales cycle from start to finish (prospecting, navigating to key contacts, RFP competition, creating media plans and integrated merchandising proposals, generating insertion orders, securing advertiser collateral, and entering them into third party admin systems and results reporting).

· Creation of strategic integrated merchandising proposals which meet client and brand objectives.

· Making in person sales calls with clients and agencies

· Penetrating medium to large size organizations (“Top 2000” advertisers, major sub-brands and Advertising Agencies) to help secure RFP’s and advertising dollars.

· Creating persuasive sales presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel detailing market trends, case studies and marketing solutions.

· Manage digital campaign performance, analyze campaign performance statistics and recommend optimized media solutions from the results.

· Working to develop effective sales strategies and advertising sales proposals for continued site revenue growth.

The ideal candidate will have:

· BA/BS degree or equivalent

· Minimum of 2-3 years digital media sales experience

· A high energy level is required

· Great with computers (Mac experience preferred), including word processing (Google Docs and/or Word), spreadsheets (Google Docs and/or Excel), and general internet savvy

· Fast learner and self starter

· Articulate and well spoken

Location: New York

Compensation: Competitive salary plus commission; benefits

If you are interested in successfully growing with a fun, dynamic, and creative team in an environment with a lot of upside potential, please send your résumé and salary requirements in an email to courtney@purewow.com with “NY Ad Sales” in the subject line.


Advertising Sales Coordinator – PureWow, New York, NY

Filed under: Jobs in NYC — sam roloff @ 11:50 pm

PureWow is a free daily lifestyle email publication for sophisticated, influential women backed by the Pilot Group who developed successful email publications including: Daily Candy, Thrillist and Tasting Table.

We’re seeking a full-time advertising sales coordinator who can work in the New York City office, ideally has a minimum of 1 year digital media sales planning, agency or assistant experience. This candidate should be a self-starter who understands the online advertising industry. The role requires a strong attention to detail and a passion for popular styles and trends.

Primary responsibilities include:

Support the Director of Ad Sales and Account Executives

Manage/support the sales cycle from start to finish (prospecting, identifying contacts, creating proposals, generating Insertion Orders, securing advertiser collateral, inputting collateral in the admin, and results reporting).

Create persuasive sales presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel detailing market trends, case studies and PureWow.com marketing solutions.

Analyze campaign performance statistics and recommend optimized media solutions from the results.

Collaborate with sales staff to design and customize integrated marketing programs to meet client and brand objectives.

The ideal candidate will have:

· BA/BS degree or equivalent

· Minimum of 1 year digital media sales planning, agency or assistant experience

· Great with computers (Mac experience preferred), including word processing (Google Docs and/or Word), spreadsheets (Google Docs and/or Excel), and general internet savvy

· Strong communication skills

Location: New York

Compensation: Competitive salary; benefits

If you are interested in successfully growing with a fun, dynamic, and creative team in an environment with a lot of upside potential, please send your résumé and salary requirements in an email to courtney@purewow.com with “Sales Coordinator” in the subject line.


GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN – Seventeen Magazine April 13, 2011

Filed under: Jobs in NYC — sam roloff @ 5:35 pm

Graphic Design internship available each semester. Get “real world” experience in the publishing industry!

Internship Description:
• You will report to the Promotion Art Director and work with the marketing and sales staff at Seventeen Magazine (Hearst)
• Scanning and light retouching
• Archiving and resizing files
• Design of flyers, digital flyers, e-blasts, counter cards, posters, invites, logos, misc. sales materials, etc.
• Researching and pulling stock images/images for “comps”
• Possibility to help with the production of any upcoming photo shoots
• Hand drawing and illustration skills are a plus

Required Qualifications/Skills:
• Students must not have graduated college or graduate school prior to the start of the internship (i.e. students must be enrolled in school during the time of the internship) and MUST receive college credit
• MAC user
• Software: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, powerpoint a plus
• Enthusiastic about design and typography
• Is on time, meets deadlines and is willing to help out with the art department workload in any way she/he can and has a positive attitude
• Portfolio or examples of student’s design work will be reviewed and is essential for consideration (please send a URL/link to your portfolio website or a PDF of samples of your work to: eweightman@hearst.com)

HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply by sending your resume and work samples to:
eweightman@hearst.com
The subject line of your email should be “DESIGN INTERN: Your Name”

Please Note: All Hearst Internships are UNPAID




Marketing Manager – Freelance – Condé Nast April 11, 2011

Filed under: Jobs in NYC — sam roloff @ 11:21 pm

Condé Nast is looking for a Freelance Marketing Manager within a major consumer publication.  The Marketing Research Department is responsible for overall marketing strategy, presentations and research in order to secure advertising sales for the magazine and its online properties.

Reporting to the Marketing Director, this position encompasses the creation of category and account specific presentations; analyzing/interpreting research data; helping in the development of customized research studies; and regular updating and development of sales materials for the sales staff.

This position is in a fast-paced, multi-platform environment and requires a Manager who:

* Has strong analytical and math skills

* Can analyze data, draw conclusions and weave results into sales pieces

* Has top-notch written and verbal communication skills

* Is very comfortable with In Design, PowerPoint and Excel programs

Basic Qualifications:

* 3+ years of media research experience at either a media research company, publisher or advertising agency

* Familiarity and experience with media-based syndicated data (e.g. MRI, MMR, ABC, Halls, PIB,  Starch, comScore, NetRatings, @Plan, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

* Primary research experience

* Mobile/app research

Contact: cwarco@condenast.com


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