PEOPLE.COM / TEMPORARY DIGITAL MARKETING ASSOCIATE August 29, 2012

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Red Carpet. Sexiest Man Alive. World’s Most Beautiful. These are just a few of the iconic franchises that define PEOPLE and attract advertisers and consumers to engage with the brand.  Representing a diverse portfolio of products and platforms including PEOPLE.com, PEOPLEStyleWatch.com, PEOPLEPets.com, CelebrityBabyBlog.com, PEOPLE TV, mobile, iPhone and social media platforms, the PEOPLE Digital Marketing Team – in partnership with Integrated Marketing – brings these products to life in unique, engaging and custom ways for advertising partners and consumers alike.

Description:
Responsible for driving ad sales revenue through the proactive and advertiser-specific development of digital advertising solutions that support advertiser objectives and enhance audience value across the PEOPLE Digital Group. Lead in post-sale management of custom solutions and report to Digital Marketing Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support manager in development of pre-sale pitches  and proposals within assigned categories
  • Lead in post-sale management of all custom advertiser solutions with edit, product, legal and vendor partners
  • Serve as product marketing expert for assigned specials – refresh and develop marketing materials as needed
  • Support manager in identifying and developing new category specific needs that leverage internal product, edit and external vendor capabilities
  • Support manager in ongoing competitive site analysis and quarterly capability reviews — ad sizes, custom opps, new content areas
  • Attend and represent team at internal and external meetings
  • Develop case studies/recaps as needed


Specific Attributes:

  • At least 3 years of successful digital marketing and sales/support experience
  • Creative and strategic thinker
  • Excellent proposal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; able to navigate matrixed environment
  • Strong presentation skills; comfortable presenting to director level advertising partners
  • Highly detail-oriented
  • Flexible and adaptable to fast paced environment
  • Able to juggle and prioritize multiple projects
  • Working knowledge and ability to interpret online metrics and research tools (i.e. comScore, @plan, Omniture)
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Must be proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
  • Integrated marketing experience a plus


Please apply using the following link: http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/jobtools_us/search_tp.html?partnerid=391&siteid=5161&codes=NWES,132815BR


Human Resources Intern – Conde Nast August 28, 2012

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Condé Nast is offering a highly competitive and educational internship within Human Resources. Candidates should have a keen interest in the multi-media industry and should be enrolled undergraduate students studying at a 2-4 year US college/university who will be able to receive credit for participating in this program. The Intern Program will allow students to gain exposure to the industry and will provide a real-world experience that can be a supplement to classroom studies.

Specifically, the Human Resources intern will have to opportunity to assist the department in carrying out various human resources programs and procedures as assigned by the HR staff. The intern will also help to maintain/compile reports and logs pertinent to the projects existing within the department. The intern will be able to attend and participate in staff meetings as well as aid in the department’s outreach via social media.

It is preferred (but not required) that candidates are majoring or minoring in Human Resource Management or a related field. Candidates should be driven, hard working, and portray a high level of maturity and professionalism when dealing with sensitive and confidential information. The HR intern must be able to be given a task and run with it, producing a high quality product by a given deadline.

In addition, all Condé Nast interns will have the opportunity to attend a Seminar & Events Series throughout the semester, which will highlight the various divisions of the publishing/media business.

Please send an email with your resume and cover letter to Cate_Siegel@condenast.com <mailto:Cate_Siegel@condenast.com> .

Condé Nast is home to some of the world’s most celebrated media brands. In the United States, Condé Nast publishes 18 consumer magazines, four business-to-business publications, 27 websites, and more than 40 apps for mobile and tablet devices, all of which define excellence in their categories. The company also owns Fairchild Fashion Media (FFM), whose portfolio of brands serves as the leading source of news and analysis for the global fashion community. Condé Nast has won more National Magazine Awards over the past ten years than all of its competitors combined. Follow us on Twitter @CondeNastCorp and @CondeNastCareer.


Bidoun Seeks Motivated Advertising Salesperson August 24, 2012

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Bidoun is an award-winning independent magazine covering the arts & culture of the Middle East and its Diaspora. It is published quarterly, under the larger umbrella of Bidoun Projects.

We are looking for an experienced advertising salesperson to oversee global advertising and business development for Bidoun.

Responsibilities
• Maintain and expand advertising base.
• Research and identify opportunities for growth, and prospects for new business.
• Maximize revenue, while developing creative and strategic solutions for advertisers.
• Conduct rate negotiations with clients, and lock in long-term advertising programs.
• Track advertising performance, and measure sales goals.

Required Experience & Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 1-3 years experience at a print publication or in a related role.
• A demonstrated understanding of media sales.
• The ability to work independently, and to think strategically about growing advertising for the magazine.

Additional Skills
• A motivated self-driven individual with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with a friendly ability to engage and build relationships with prospective advertisers.
• The ability to work independently and on deadline.
• Fluency in Farsi or Arabic a plus but not required.
• Interest in Middle Eastern culture a plus.

Please submit your resume along with a brief letter expressing your interest to: jobs@bidoun.org.


Designer – Men’s Health

Filed under: Jobs in NYC — sam roloff @ 5:36 pm

Rodale is currently seeking a Designer to support and execute the visual brand image of Men’s Health in the Advertising/Marketing department.

With direction from the Creative Director, execute a consistent, sophisticated marketing ‘look’ that mirrors the editorial of the magazine as well as helps to push creative boundaries. Responsibilities include: • Support and execute the visual look and feel of all print & electronic marketing collateral • Design & layout/produce the visual design and production of all in-book and on-line promotional pages and advertorials • Help manage the production of all collateral materials related to events including collateral materials; in-book ads; advertising campaigns; branded premiums, eblasts, clothing and event awards; and event signage • Manage process, budget and freelance support for assigned projects: Work with vendors and manage printing/video budgets for individual projects Ideal candidate will possess: • 2-4 years experience as a working designer in a design studio, advertising agency or magazine marketing department • BFA in Graphic Design is suggested • Strong visual skills including color sense, a passion for good design and GREAT typography! • Knowledge in print production and preparing files for different print formats?and vendors • Ability to work in a small team: work well with others, but also work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment? • Excellent organization skills and ability to work on tight deadlines • Extreme attention to detail? • Highly motivated • Ability to multi-task: prioritize effectively and handle shifting priorities professionally • Understanding and interest of our market and medium • Strong organizational skills and flawless attention to detail • Ability to take direction, constructive criticism and apply own creative skills and talent toward successful execution of department and project goals • Fun attitude • Expert in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, PowerPoint Familiarity or competent with Flash, Final Cut Pro, video, html/web and CustomShow is a bonus • Please include a website link with current portfolio work shown. The portfolio will be the key in the hiring of this position.

Rodale has made a positive difference in the lives of millions of people. Perhaps we’ll make a difference in yours. Discover this career opportunity and more at www.rodaleinc.com

About Men’s Health: Men’s Health is the go-to source for guys seeking the latest information and expert advice in their pursuit of a healthy and active lifestyle. Published 10 times a year in the U.S. by Rodale Inc., Men’s Health is the best-selling men’s magazine on newsstands and provides its 24 million readers worldwide with the up-to-the-minute information on health, fitness, fashion, nutrition, relationships, travel, technology and finance. Men’s Health is the largest men’s lifestyle magazine brand in the world, offering 40 global editions, an interactive ipad edition, a host of apps for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry subscribers, as well as branded books, eBooks and microsites. The magazine has garnered numerous industry accolades, winning National Magazine Awards in the general excellence and personal service categories as well as being deemed by Media Industry Newsletter as the “#1 Most Notable Magazine Launch of the Last 25 Years.” Men’s Health has also made several appearances on Advertising Age’s “A List” and Adweek’s “Hot List.” For up-to-date news from Men’s Health, visit www.menshealth.com, and get instant updates on Twitter (@MensHealthMag) and Facebook (Men’s Health).

About Rodale: Rodale is a global media company with a heritage, mission, and authority dedicated to the health and wellness of the individual, community, and planet. Through a broad portfolio of leading media properties, Rodale reaches more than 70 million people around the world through multiple distribution channels, including magazines, books, online, mobile, e-commerce, direct-to-consumer, and video. The company publishes some of the best-known health and wellness lifestyle magazines, including Men’s Health, Prevention, Women’s Health, Runner’s World, Bicycling, Running Times, and Organic Gardening, and is the largest independent book publisher in the United States, with a collection of bestselling titles, including Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth, The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite, Eat This, Not That! and Flat Belly Diet! Rodale is also a leader in direct-response marketing and has more than 25 million active customers in its database. To learn more about Rodale, visit www.rodaleinc.com. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Please have interested candidates apply directly to www.rodaleinc.com


Sr Digital Designer – Interactive Marketing, Meredith August 23, 2012

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All applicants should apply online at: https://www.meredith.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=5013&CurrentPage=7

Job Summary: The ideal candidate is lover of all things digital who will bring energy, enthusiasm and expertise to a fun, fast-paced environment. You’ll be responsible for concepting and creating breakthrough marketing solutions for blue-chip brands across web, mobile, and social media.
Support the Creative Director in managing workflow and mentoring junior designers.

Essential Job Functions
70% – Design microsites, apps, rich media, display, takeovers, games
20% – Flash banner ads
10% – Direct junior designers

Education:
BFA in Design

Experience:
4+ years experience designing microsites, apps, rich media, display, takeovers, games etc.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Mastery of Adobe CS Suite, including Flash (HTML not required)


CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER: FAST COMPANY

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Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000149 EndHTML:0000006095 StartFragment:0000000199 EndFragment:0000006061 StartSelection:0000000199 EndSelection:0000006061 Fast Company, the hip media brand with a focus on creativity, innovation and design in business wants a Creative Services Manager to oversee the execution of integrated, advertiser-related marketing programs. Working in tandem with our Digital Project Manager, you will be responsible for important partnerships including, but not limited to:
· Events: Brand experiences at signature events, advertiser-driven merchandising events, Fast Company/advertiser integrations

at partnership events, etc.;
· Custom Content Development: In-book/online advertorials, custom video, etc.;

· Marketing/Promotion of Sponsored Programs/Events: Print announcements, email blasts, audience development, etc.

Important: This position requires a self-starter who is at once a creative thinker and extremely detail oriented.

Responsibilities Include: Managing and maintaining the overall aesthetic and tone of the Fast Company brand across program elements while satisfying advertiser needs and enhancing the Fast Company experience for magazine readers, website users, and event attendees.

Left Brain:
· Developing/managing timelines and working team members internally, as well as clients and agencies, to ensure on-time

execution of all program elements;

· Developing/managing budgets based on advertiser commitment and revenue;

· Negotiating with vendors, partners, talent, etc. to ensure efficient rates;

· Working with legal to ensure compliance/coverage for Fast Company and our partners (talent release, sweepstakes/contest

rules, insurance, etc.).


Right Brain:
· Developing compelling concepts and themes for custom content (from videos to slide shows to advertorial articles and

Infogrpahics); then doing the research and writing to bring them to life; AND when needed, managing the process/providing

creative oversight to others involved (designers, illustrators, freelance journalists, copy writers, etc.);

· Developing compelling ideas for event integrations and buildouts; then doing the research/legwork and offering the creative

oversight to bring them to life;

· Working with Sales/Marketing to conceptualize NEW revenue-generating ideas (events, partnerships, content ideas, etc.);

then translating ideas into concise, persuasive written sales materials;

· Cultivating a range of strategic partners (vendors, venues, organizations, talents, freelancers, etc.) to enhance/execute

programs;

· Participating in—and creatively contributing to—client and agency meetings, sales calls, and brainstorming sessions to articulate

creative concepts;

· Working with PR/and or Social Media Editors to develop strategies to extend exposure to relevant programs/events.

Requirements:
· Expertise with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software programs;

· Awareness of current culture and trends as they relate to Fast Company;

· Willingness to travel (some events fall on evenings or weekends);

· Desire to take ownership of projects.


For immediate consideration please send resume and cover letter to mmerwin@mansueto.com.  EOE


Condé Nast Internship Opportunity: W Magazine/Advertising Department August 15, 2012

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Condé Nast Internship Opportunity: W Magazine/Advertising Department

Condé Nast is offering a highly competitive and educational internship for the Fall 2012 at W Magazine in the Advertising Department.  Candidates should have a keen interest in the multi-media industry and should be at least a college sophomore who will be able to receive credit for participating in this program. The Fall 2012 Intern Program will allow students to gain exposure to the industry and will provide a real-world experience that can be a supplement to classroom studies.

Specifically W Advertising interns will:

Work with sales team to complete competitive positioning reports

Competitive Promotional Pages- Flag all promotional/special advertising sections for our competitive publications (Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, InStyle)

Front of book record-  update spreadsheets monthly to record advertisers featured in the FOB of our competitive set

W Personal Shopper- Return phone calls, respond to email inquiries with appropriate information

Mailings (Overnight, messenger, international)

Expense report processing

Creating Edit Credit books (Recording edit credits, pulling tear sheets and compiling in hardcover book)

Maintenance of back issue closet; facilitating use for all, keeping tabs on quantities of back issues in storage

–      Database, inputting and managing information

Compiling custom media kits for sales reps to take on sales calls

Tabbing recent ads and editorial credits for sales calls

All Condé Nast interns will have the opportunity to attend a Speaker Series throughout the semester, which will highlight the various divisions of the publishing/media business. In addition, they will have the opportunity to participate in a Company-wide educational project that will provide a hands-on learning experience that will last the duration of the semester.

Interested candidates MUST be able to receive college credit.
Please email resumes and cover letters to:
InternsforW@condenast.com


Design Intern – The Hearst Design Group August 14, 2012

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Message: The Hearst Design Group seeks a Design Intern to join our dynamic marketing department. As part of this team you will report to the Creative Director and have the opportunity to gain a wealth of publishing experience. The internship will be intricately involved with the design needs of Elle Decor, House Beautiful and Veranda.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting with promotional materials ranging from comping to in-book pages; event collateral from invitations to signage; and general support to the marketing team.

Requirements:

â•¢ Must be for school credit

â•¢ Enthusiasm and genuine interest in magazine promotions

â•¢ Knowledge of Creative Suites, InDesign and Photoshop

â•¢ Must be a fast learner and detail oriented

About Us:

The Hearst Design Group is an exciting part of Hearst magazines and is the strongest home design category in the market. Recipient of multiple industry awards including Adweekâ•?s 2011 Hot List nominee: House Beautiful; and Adweekâ•?s 2010 Hot List winner: Elle Decor!

Interested? Email Wendi at wdavis@hearst.com

-PDF of resume

-PDF of several design samples

-Which days you are available


Senior E-Commerce Manager – Flint and Tinder USA, LLC

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Job Description
FLINT AND TINDER USA, a funded men’s basics apparel start-up, is seeking an E-commerce Manager who can do it all: SEM, SEO, email campaigns, affiliates, conversion optimization, social marketing etc. If you wanna try it, we wanna try it. And then some…

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Managing SEM and SEO
  • Leading our online community and social media initiatives
  • Overseeing all digital PR
  • Building our mailing list and optimizing our email campaigns and transactional emails
  • Constant landing page and sales funnel optimization for better conversion
  • Defining short and long term strategies for online merchandising, marketing and content to drive business and customer acquisition
  • Identifying, recommending and implementing online marketing strategies, partnerships and programs,  to drive traffic, conversion, revenue and profitability

Desired Skills & Experience
Please have 3 – 5 years experience running a digital sales platform, and know how to get it done. We want someone who can come in and hit the ground running ASAP.



More specifically:

  • The names Magento, WordPress or Shopify should already be a part of your vocabulary.
  • Experimenting with new ideas through a relentless program of A/B testing should excite you.
  • A deep understanding of Analytics (google and other packages) should drive your decision-making.
  • And your strong communication skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and ability to move seamlessly move between strategic planning and tactical execution, set you ahead of the pack.

Company Description
Flint and Tinder USA is hyper-fast growing product and branding company doing big things (already featured in FastCompany, ABC News, and WWD and with 30,000 pairs of underwear on pre-order). The team is small, hard-working, and passionate.

Did you know that 99% of the underwear sold to men in America currently comes from countries like China, Indonesia and Vietnam? And the other 1% isn’t what you’d call a premium product… Our first product is a premium pair of underwear manufactured right here in the US.

This is a great opportunity for an analytical mind with relevant experience who wants to help innovate at a small company doing big things… It’s a mouthful, but it’s going to be fun pushing the dial and seeing results.

Even better, our backers, a close knit team you’ll be working with from time to time, are some of the biggest names in the NY Tech Scene. If you’re looking to make a mark, both in the market place and behind the scenes, this is the place for you.  Check out our Kickstarter video to get a better idea of where it all starts: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jakehimself/flint-and-tinder-premium-mens-underwear but know that the plan is much larger…

Additional Information
Contact: Jake Bronstein at jakehimself@flintandtinderUSA.com Type:Full-time Experience:Mid-Senior level Functions:Marketing  Industries:Apparel & Fashion  Compensation:$45 – $85K by experience


Associate Manager, Digital Sales Development-Cooking Light & MyRecipes August 13, 2012

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Time Inc. Branded Solutions is looking for an enthusiastic, focused person to develop sales and marketing materials supporting our integrated and digital marketing efforts and forwarding Time Inc.’s position in the marketplace.

The Associate Director of Sales Development will be responsible for developing presentations, marketing materials, and overall sales support for the integrated and digital advertising efforts of the Branded Solutions team.

We are looking for a self-starter, who can think strategically and creatively to turn facts and statistics into a compelling story. This person must be an excellent writer and communicator and should have strong working knowledge of magazine, online and mobile media and be on top of trends driving the media market.

This position will report to the VP, Marketing.

Responsibilities:
• Stay current and keep the team informed on all Time Inc. brand programs and offerings across all platforms
• Work closely with the sales, marketing and product teams to develop compelling, concise material to bring Time Inc.’s proposition, products and offerings to life and to market
• Collaborate on development of ad sales materials and collateral, incorporating research data where necessary
• Work with Time Inc. Research & Insights to gain the background and insights that will best support Time Inc.’s story – including audience, competitive position, key category, etc.

Candidate Profile:
• Candidates must have at least 7+ years of successful sales development, marketing, or agency experience
• Experience at a digital agency or media content site and the selling of cross-platform programs desirable
• Must have excellent writing skills along with strong creative marketing & story-telling skills
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including presentation skills, and be an enthusiastic and collaborative team player
• Must possess a working knowledge of research tools used in the marketplace (e.g. comScore MediaMetrix, Nielsen NetRatings, Omniture, MRI, etc.).
• Strong time management and organizational skills are essential
• Must be proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel

To apply, please send resumes to amy_kelleher@timeinc.com


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