Design/Production Assistant
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Public Affairs Dept)

This is a three-month freelance opportunity filling in for someone on maternity leave. The work would begin in January 09.

Requires:
• a personable, detail-oriented individual with 3-5 years professional experience and a thorough knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Experience in Quark, Flash, Dreamweaver and/or After Effects a plus.
• strong sense of typography and color combined with the ability to work both with existing design templates and create new design directions for select print materials
• excellent telephone manner and writing skills, and organizational skills
• ability to adhere to deadlines

Duties:
• Traffics publications through various stages of production, involving writers, editors, photographers and printers.
• Projects include flyers, brochures, invitations, ads, electronic signage, web graphics
• Executes design and production of 16-20 page 4 color publication:
• Creating thumbnails, providing word counts, modifying as necessary.
• Finessing editorial design
• Obtaining hi-res art work from photographers,
• Uploading/downloading files via FTP sites
• Incorporating multiple rounds of text edits with accuracy.
• Schedules photoshoots
• Oversees extensive photography archive, responds to requests for digital files in a timely fashion.
• Assists in quality control of publications by attending press checks, maintaining distributions lists, facilitating receipts of advance copies, maintaining inventory levels
Qualified, interested candidates should contact Joe Pisarchick, Manager, Design and Production via email at pisarchj@mskcc.org. Please no phone calls.

Senior Production Executive sought for NYC office of international book and
print production services company. They work for the international book
publishing market, linking publishers around the world to production
facilities primarily in Asia. They offer experience in repro, conventional
book printing, sourcing and producing the unusual.

The successful candidate will have in depth knowledge of all aspects of book
manufacturing with a minimum of 10 years experience in publishing or
printing, with at least 5 years experience in a staff supervisory role.
Being an active member of publishing industry organizations is also highly
desirable.
Contact Donna Naidich, donnan@Lpalmer.com

Director, Program Innovation - Girl Scouts of the USA (New York, NY)
Director, Program Content Creation - Girl Scouts of the USA

These positions may be applied for at the organization’s website:
www.girlscouts.org

Click on the link for “Careers” and then “National Headquarters”. Find the position and submit resume along with a cover letter.

1) Assist in the development and execution of direct mail, insert card and Gift campaigns including ordering, proofing and tracking materials, creating and maintaining campaign matrices, and working with freelance designers.
2) Provide instructions to the merge purge & fulfillment houses for direct mail campaigns
3) Assist in analyzing direct mail, insert card, online, gift and agency programs
4) Manage online/email programs
5) Run monthly reports for the new business production close

Contact Donna Naidich, 212-883-0203, donnan@Lpalmer.com

The health and wellness daily email, Vital Juice Daily is looking to hire an ad sales exec with digital experience.

They will be responsible for developing and growing new business revenue with potential and existing advertisers. They will identify, structure and negotiate deals and manage relationships directly with clients. They will be asked to collaborate with clients to maximize their association with Vital Juice Daily. We are looking for people who are engaging, personable, analytical, proactive, energetic and creative.

Please contact amanda@vitaljuicedaily.com if you are interested.

Johnson & Johnson Group of Consumer Companies is recruiting for a Group Product Director, Strategy and Digital Marketing. This position will be located in Skillman, New Jersey.

As part of Johnson & Johnson Consumer & Personal Products Worldwide, the BIG I group focuses on identifying new growth platforms and business opportunities across a variety of Johnson & Johnson businesses.

This position of Group Product Director, Strategy and Digital Marketing will support the BIG I team on Project JET, a new white space business in health & wellness with convergent technologies and application across various businesses in the Johnson & Johnson enterprise. The primary responsibilities include: Help drive development of strategy, digital, DRTV marketing and media planning, including offer and marketing strategies, channel and pricing options, development of the website, and digital marketing assets. Other responsibilities include working with IT, creative agencies, finance, operations, R&D, market research, and other cross-functional partners to drive a successful digital campaign launch.

BA/BS in Marketing or a business related field. MBA is preferred. A minimum of 7 years of digital marketing experience is required. Strong experience in digital marketing, website creation and digital advertising development is required . Experience in marketing to women required, preferably in beauty or health/wellness categories. International digital marketing experience strongly preferred. This position requires a highly motivated individual with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, the ability to partner and motivate effectively across functions and levels, proven marketing/consumer curiosity, and the leadership skills that would enable pursuit of every project with enthusiasm. Candidates must have good communication and negotiation skills, be able to work in a team environment, and be customer/market oriented. Must possess demonstrated leadership and delivery of consistent strong results.

If you want to explore the many small-company environments behind the big-company impact of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, bid on this position today at www.jnj.com req number 0812377

For international book and print production services company, linking
publishers around the world to production facilities primarily in Asia. They
offer experience in repro, conventional book printing, sourcing and
producing the unusual.

The successful candidate will have in depth knowledge of all aspects of book
manufacturing with a minimum of 10 years experience in publishing or
printing, with at least 5 years experience in a staff supervisory role.
Being an active member of publishing industry organizations is also highly
desirable.

The role encompasses managing teams of production specialists,
trouble-shooting projects, ensuring that procedures are adhered to and using
your creative management experience to increase efficiency within our
internal processes.

In addition you will take a leading role in providing the highest level of
service to our publishing clients.

The position will report directly to senior management. They are a services
company, so require somebody with a customer oriented mindset as well as an
entrepreneurial spirit to see opportunities in the market.

Work with a variety of publishing clients from small to the largest and
cover the complete range of manufacturing services from Art books to
children’s book plus products and an understanding of sourcing and safety
issues will be a big benefit.

Please send resume with salary requirements to Donna Naidich,
donnan@Lpalmer.com 212-883-0203

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, 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, Best Life,
Bicycling, Running Times, and Organic Gardening, and is the largest
independent book publisher in the U.S. with a collection of best-selling
titles, including Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth, The South Beach Diet
and Eat This, Not That! Rodale is also a leader in direct-response
marketing and has more than 25 million active customers in its database.
www.rodale.com

Responsibilities:
Generating leads by opening the doors to new companies at a variety of
points of entry (marketing teams, brand management, CRM, education, HR,
or consumer communication). Setting-up multiple sales calls. Managing
the sales process from maintaining and managing relationships to
finalizing business. Comfortably presenting RCP’s capabilities
presentation.

Identifying opportunities for CRP program execution. Responding to
opportunity by involving the CRP marketing team and determining scope of
program and next steps. Driving the RFP into the house.
Co-coordinating all follow-ups. Closing new business projects including
a fully executed contract. Turning over the program to the project
management team for execution. Keeping management up-to-date through
the reporting system.

Qualifications:
Demonstrated a history of proven sales ability a must. Prior
product/magazine or service was client-side sell. Responsibility as a
non-endemic business categories developer is a plus. Has gained a
comprehensive understanding of strategic marketing and of tactical
industry executions. Experience as a category or business development
manager is preferred. Is comfortable with cold calling.

Having a fundamental understanding of on-line media is essential. A
strong understanding of all communications media is a plus. Custom
publishing experience is not required but is a plus. Single sponsored
advertorial sell is also good background. Also valuable is candidate
who has product management experience working with promotion, crm or
loyalty programs then strong sales results.

Skills:
Demonstrates excellent written and oral communications skills. Shows a
basic level of self-sufficiency with regards to computer skills: Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint software. Individual should be a quick learner.
Strong listening skills coupled with the ability to synthesize
information to formulating concepts will benefit all. Individual must
be organized and disciplined. Takes initiative and is a self-starter.
Natural inquisitiveness leads to a broader base of targets and a deeper
understanding of those clients’ business. Must have a strong ability to
have multiple balls in the air. Must work well in teams.

Please apply online at www.rodale.com or send resume with cover letter
to: julie.smith@rodale.com

Prevention, America’s leading healthy lifestyle magazine, is currently seeking a bright, detail-oriented and enthusiastic Executive Assistant to support our Editor-in-Chief.

Responsibilities include screening phone calls, managing calendar for all internal and external meetings, drafting and editing correspondence and scheduling all travel arrangements. This position will be an integral part of the day-to-day operations of the editorial staff. You will also act as a liaison between other department heads and administrative staff, assist with report generation and provide support with all administrative duties. Candidates must be able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion at all times. The position is based in New York, NY.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Previous administrative assistant experience
• Strong interest in editorial and publishing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and be results-oriented
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Bachelors degree is strongly preferred

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
Please apply online at: http://www1.recruitingcenter.net/clients/rodale/publicjobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=11326&esid=az

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 of 11 overall (located in both New York and headquarters in Virginia) 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.