Synacor, Inc./Buffalo, NY

Synacor is a dynamic, fun and exciting company. Jeans and t-shirts are typical office attire, even for the executives. Flexible work hours accommodate employees with special scheduling needs, early risers and those who need a little caffeinated kick-start each morning. Synacor's headquarters are located along Buffalo's waterfront and the Erie Basin Marina. Taking a few minutes to stretch your legs is as easy as walking the 1,000 feet or so to the water. The office wireless network even reaches a beautiful gazebo, making it easy to spend a little time outdoors while still being productive. We are looking for great people to join our team and be given the freedom to do the work they were hired to do.

We are looking for a Manager of Search who will provide oversight regarding Synacor's search products (Web, Video, Image, Local, etc.) and integrations. The Manager of Search will also work with clients to grow toolbar penetration among subscribers, manage vendor relationships, and serve as a liaison between Business Owners and Engineering to facilitate product development, technical issue escalation and prioritization of engineering resources. In addition, the Manager of Search will provide oversight of Synacor's affiliate channels (Shopping, Travel, Careers, Autos, Classifieds, etc.).

Duties and Responsibilities:
•Responsible for all Synacor search products
•Responsible for managing all eCommerce affiliate products
•Drive promotion of Synacor's toolbar to increase overall usage and uptake.
•Increase revenues derived from Synacor's affiliate channels as well as enhancing the user experience in affiliate categories
•Responsible for the planning and definition of product requirements that meet business objectives
•Coordinate and communicate with business, technical, and operations groups to understand objectives and limitations of each group and incorporate feedback into well-written product requirements
•Translate business requirements into product specifications, and work closely with an engineering team to translate these into technical specifications
•Oversee projects through the product development lifecycle from inception through production handling all coordination between cross-functional teams
•Work with development team during the product design and development phases to ensure requirements are being met and key design input is being incorporated
•Develop supporting documentation and training materials for support of release, marketing and sales efforts
•Work closely with marketing and content teams to deliver collaterals and promotional elements to meet objectives for product awareness and client deployment
•Track and evaluate business results, performance against feature set, and customer satisfaction and define adjustments and/or modification as needed
•Other duties as assigned

What you'll need to bring to the table:
•Three to five years Product Management experience in the Internet industry. Previous employment at a search engine preferred
•Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred
•Knowledge of online advertising metrics is required
•Proven ability to effectively multi-task
•Ability to lead a cross-functional team and show progress on every task
•Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
•Understanding of product lifecycle from inception through delivery and post-delivery support.
•Familiarity with XML, Javascript, HTML, and AJAX
•Multi-product, highly complex, interconnected software environment and an understanding of the full software development life-cycle is desired.

What we'll bring to the table:
•100% Company paid benefits (health, dental, vision) for all employees and eligible dependents
•Competitive compensation
•25 cent vending machines
•Free Spot coffee, popcorn and cappuccino
•Award winning company culture
•Relocation to beautiful Western New York
•Casual dress and flexible environment
•Generous paid time off
•H1B Visa Sponsorship available
•The opportunity to make a difference!

This position will require relocation to Buffalo, New York. To apply please visit our website; www.synacor.com/jobs


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Code and Theory/New York, NY

Code and Theory is looking for an exceptional Content Strategist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a practical-minded perfectionist with the ability to both create compelling concepts and work through complex details. We are looking for a practitioner who can handle a range of project types - some of them simultaneously, from discovery to concept to design. You should have experience working in collaborative environments, integrating user-centered design, technology, and business strategy. You should enjoy working independently, taking initiative, and innovating.

Position Requirements:
* 5+ years experience in a Content Strategy role.
* Proven client management experience.
* Ability to create and lead a complete Content Strategy project including Content audit, taxonomies, sitemaps, content management workflows, editorial tone and voice, content sourcing, understanding of CMS's.
* Lead and assist in user research & business strategy including product requirements, user personas, user testing, , interaction models and UX briefs.
* Collaborate with visual and user experience designers, technical developers, strategists and producers
* Advanced Presentation and Writing skills


About Code and Theory: Code and Theory creates innovative, interactive products and campaigns for leading brands. We specialize in the creation, design, and development of multi-platform interfaces, applications, and campaigns, particularly for Publishing, Media and Entertainment Industry clients. Our clients include IAC's The Daily Beast, Comcast Cable, Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Interview Magazine. Code and Theory's NY headquarters is located in the heart of Soho. For more information and full client list, please visit http://codeandtheory.com.
(This position may be considered as Full Time or Freelance)


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Waggener Edstrom Worldwide/Portland, OR (Seattle)

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, a global, integrated communications agency, is looking for a Senior Writer to join the writing team in our Seattle, WA or Portland, Oregon office. The Senior Writer develops and drafts compelling articles and other content to make sense of complex technology, explains product messaging and helps clients develop smart content approaches. The writing team includes writers at Waggener Edstrom Worldwide offices in Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Austin, TX; Asia and the U.K. Team members have a wide range of professional writing experience including former journalists at daily newspapers and online technology publications. They have developed materials for corporate and community publications, and produced books, white papers and reviewer guides.

For the past 25 years, we've worked with innovative and world-changing clients such as T-Mobile, Microsoft, BMC Software and GE. We specialize at working with innovators and giving these companies a compelling voice that accelerates the adoption of their new ideas. What really sets Waggener Edstrom Worldwide apart, is that we share the passion that these forward-thinking companies have for discovery and invention and appreciate the opportunity to tell their story. It's a different kind of public relations that is constantly evolving and harnessing new media. It's an approach that we call Innovation Communications.

Responsibilities :
Writing
• Produces a broad range of high-quality content, including feature articles, blog posts, news releases, speeches, script writing and Q&As. Senior writers will help develop new types of Web content that tell a story but aren't necessarily limited to text, such as videos, podcasts, interactive graphics, narrated slide shows and tutorials.
• Researches and reports on complex topics to develop compelling stories.
• Writes documents that are consistently well organized and grammatically correct, which require minimal editing.
• Works with colleagues on large projects and develops a vision for packaging together content. Brainstorms on what kinds of content would be most effective.

Client Service
• Provides the highest level of professional service to customers by educating them about good writing and offering guidance on creating the most effective content.
• Participates in brainstorming sessions with account teams and clients to craft content plans.
• Promotes the value of writing department services and processes to agency staff and customers.
• Demonstrates an active understanding of issues, marketing objectives, technology and products and provides strategic counsel to account staff and clients.
• Gives direct, honest counsel to account staff and clients and applies brainstorming and problem-solving techniques to issues.

Agency Business
• Understands and meets WE guidelines on best business practices including utilization, daily timesheets, accurate billing, timely expense reports, etc.
• Understands and meets Writing Services team best practices.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or above; communications or journalism
• 5+ years of full-time professional writing experience in a journalism setting with strong online background
• Understanding of technology and tech industry
• Experience working under editorial deadlines
• Proficiency using computer and general business applications

Additional Requirements :
• Must be able to work at least 45 hours per week, including occasional weekends
• Must be able to travel according to client/team needs
• Must be able to work with colleagues across multiple geographic locations
• Web savvy; working knowledge of blogging and microblogging platforms

More about Waggener Edstrom Worldwide (WE). The agency has more than 800 employees in 16 offices, and its Global Alliance program expands the agency's reach to 13 additional international markets. WE offers six global practices: Corporate Communications, Consumer Marketing, Environment, Healthcare, Public Affairs and Technology. More information can be found at http://www.WaggenerEdstrom.com


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Screenlife Games/Seattle, WA

Screenlife, LLC is the creator and world's leading manufacturer of DVD games, including Scene It?, the number one selling DVD game worldwide. The company's mission is to deliver premier, socially interactive games that bring a new dimension to the way the world has fun. Screenlife games are available in 9 languages, across 28 countries, and in more than 50,000 retail locations. A leader in entertainment licensing, Screenlife has established thousands of partnerships with major Hollywood studios, sports leagues, and recording labels, as well as actors, athletes, and musicians. For more information about Scene It? and other Screenlife games, visit www.screenlifegames.com.

SUMMARY
At Screenlife LLC., the Marketing Manager for retail products is the focal point for brand strategy and marketing execution for retail-boxed products. The Marketing Manager works cross-functionally to understand consumer needs, develop innovative products and create effective advertising and promotion plans. In addition, the Marketing Manager looks ahead to capitalize on market trends, manages product marketing budgets and derives production forecasts. The Marketing Manager may have direct reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•Lead all core brand/product line activities: marketing communications (positioning, advertising, public relations), retail and consumer promotions, product strategy, team goals, consumer insights, forecasting, pricing, budgeting and reporting
•Create strategic brand plans based on in-depth understanding of target consumer and sales channel requirements.
•Execute effective, integrated marketing plans on-time and on-budget
•Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, operations, finance, legal, and the various creative design teams to achieve business objectives and drive growth.
•Identify new opportunities for products, product groups or IP creation based on market and consumer trends and insights
•Establish brand/product positioning and values. Communicate clearly to appropriate creative and design teams. Ensure consistency throughout development and execution
•Be on the vanguard of current and future industry, category and consumer trends
•Identify and execute cross-promotional alliances with potential partners
•Work with licensors to gain necessary approvals
•Execute other special projects as assigned by Screenlife management

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
•2-4 years experience in product/brand marketing
•BA/BS Degree in Marketing - MBA a plus


DESIRED SKILLS
•Proven track record of building and executing effective marketing plans, including advertising and consumer promotions.
•Media buying experience preferred, but not required
•Solid exposure to games, consumer packaged goods and/or retail consumer products
•Retail or in-store marketing experience, co-marketing and licensing experience a plus
•Grassroots, social-networking marketing experience (i.e. Facebook, Twitter) a plus
•Strong cross-functional management and team skills.
•Creative thinker pursuing new innovations, with an appetite for risk
•Solution-oriented with a sense of urgency towards deadlines and time to market
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills


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Screenlife Games/Seattle, WA

Screenlife, LLC is the creator and world's leading manufacturer of DVD games, including Scene It?, the number one selling DVD game worldwide. The company's mission is to deliver premier, socially interactive games that bring a new dimension to the way the world has fun. Screenlife games are available in 9 languages, across 28 countries, and in more than 50,000 retail locations. A leader in entertainment licensing, Screenlife has established thousands of partnerships with major Hollywood studios, sports leagues, and recording labels, as well as actors, athletes, and musicians. For more information about Scene It? and other Screenlife games, visit www.screenlifegames.com.

SUMMARY
At Screenlife, LLC, the Marketing Manager for digital products is the focal point for brand strategy and marketing execution of all digital products, including online, mobile, etc. The Marketing Manager works cross-functionally to understand consumer needs, develop innovative products and create effective advertising and promotion plans. In addition, the Marketing Manager looks ahead to capitalize on market trends and manages product marketing budgets. The Marketing Manager may have direct reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•Lead all core brand/product line activities: marketing communications (positioning, advertising, public relations), online and consumer promotions, product strategy, team goals, consumer insights, forecasting, pricing, budgeting and reporting
•Create strategic brand plans based on in-depth understanding of target consumer and the digital marketplace (various channels of distribution).
•Execute effective, integrated marketing plans on-time and on-budget
•Understand and manage consumer retention activities, including online community management
•Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, operations, finance, legal, and the various creative design teams to achieve business objectives and drive growth.
•Identify new opportunities for products, product groups or IP creation based on market and consumer trends and insights
•Establish brand/product positioning and values. Communicate clearly to appropriate creative and design teams. Ensure consistency throughout development and execution
•Be on the vanguard of current and future industry, category and consumer trends
•Identify and execute cross-promotional alliances with potential partners
•Work with licensors to gain necessary approvals
•Execute other special projects as assigned by Screenlife management

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
•4-5 years of online marketing experience – MBA and online product management experience are a plus
•BA/BS Degree in marketing


DESIRED SKILLS
•Proven track record of building and executing effective marketing plans, including advertising and consumer promotions
•Digital agency experience preferred, but not required
•Solid exposure to games, consumer packaged goods and/or retail consumer products
•Strong cross-functional management and team skills
•Creative thinker pursuing new innovations, with an appetite for risk
•Solution-oriented with a sense of urgency towards deadlines and time to market
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Consumer/customer oriented. Able to accurately interpret market research data
•Strategic and analytical thinker, yet able to make decisions in the face of ambiguity
•Professional maturity and a positive, “can-do†attitude (pessimists need not apply)
•Literate in all MS Office programs
•Ability to wear a number of different hats and perform a variety of functions


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AdReady/Seattle, WA

AdReady is a leading Seattle-based private company, backed by premier venture capital firms with an experienced team that is well-equipped to execute on our revolutionary vision. We have an amazing opportunity to simplify, improve, and expand the $8+ billion online display advertising industry by making great marketing intelligence accessible to all advertisers and making it easier for publishers to sell their inventory.

To meet this challenge, AdReady is on the hunt for a highly-motivated, passionate and experienced product manager to be responsible for ad delivery and optimization of AdReady's online advertising product.

Role and Responsibilities
The Senior Product Manager would take a leading role in managing AdReady's ad delivery infrastructure. Focus will be on partner API integrations, optimization of client ad delivery, and maximizing the capabilities and performance of AdReady's ad server technology. This individual will also be responsible for identifying new market opportunities and responding to evolving industry standards. This individual will work with the VP of Product and Operations and other members of the management team to define and prioritize product initiatives.

This individual should have a high degree of comfort communicating and collaborating with all levels in an organization both internally and externally.

Core Duties
Oversee the development and performance of AdReady's ad serving technology
Lead a multi-disciplined team in the ongoing product development of AdReady's advertising optimization technology
Collaborate with engineers and business stakeholders to define project requirements and scope
Monitor product performance, usage patterns and business impact to drive continuous product improvements
Solicit product feedback from clients, partners, and internal users
Identify company opportunities and design approaches to successfully capitalize on those opportunities
Research online advertising industry trends, technologies, and standards

Ideal Experience
4+ years of product management experience
Demonstrated success in the full cycle development of software products (from concept to launch)
Demonstrated success in developing scalable platform-based technology products
Product development experience working with a variety of ad serving platforms and online advertising technologies
Demonstrated understanding of ad delivery optimization, multivariate analysis, or advertising performance optimization
Past experience with managing API integration projects and the development of API documentation
Prior successful development, documentation, and implementation of product roadmaps
Past success maintaining project timelines and release dates for all project deliverables
Demonstrated ability to communicate at a senior level with employees, customers, Board members, investors and the external community to which AdReady is a part
Demonstrated success in a technology-oriented company

Ideal Characteristics

Analytical
An ability to determine what should be done, it's impacts and next steps
Predictability is highly coveted

Self-motivated
You should strive to over-deliver on every aspect of your work
You should assume that you are solely, 100% accountable for every project that you touch

Entrepreneurial
An ability to understand that not all answers are apparent to you and an ability to see possible solutions and most importantly the most valuable solution available at that time
A desire if need be to get your hands dirty and be a “doerâ€

Detail Oriented
An ability to always maintain a focus on detail and consistency. We are a multi-million dollar organization and we should always present ourselves in that manner.

Ability To Inspire
Your knowledge, professionalism and enthusiasm should be able to come through and inspire the team, organization and the industry

Educational Requirements
Bachelor Degree in a technology field
Graduate level education a plus


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Enterprise Ad Solutions Company /New York, NY

Title: Sr. Director of B2B Product Marketing
Client: Enterprise Ad Solutions Company
Location: Manhattan
Type: Direct Hire (but open to an interim strategic consultant)

Overview:
The age of cross platform integration is here... and The Hired Guns want one special disruptor who can offer our award-winning client a good solid gut-check on the future. This fast-growing ad solutions company is looking for a proven leader in product marketing -- with a fine pedigree in the ever-changing media space -- to join the team and mastermind a brand new category.

These guys first caught our attention with their impressive know-how of digital ad operations; now they're working to launch the holy grail of enterprise systems for the media space by integrating ad solutions across ALL channels -- web, TV, print, radio and mobile -- via an enterprise level software as a service platform.

Gun Profile:
You've got the necessary skills to lead a product marketing team -- since this is a brand new role, you'll be flying solo at first and building your team down the road. While you're a brilliant B2B product marketer and love setting a vision, you also are a self-professed product geek... it's that combination that makes you lethal. Happiest when you're launching new products -- especially big, complex ones with long sales cycles -- you like the challenge because you're confident that, with your marketing chops, the big idea will be simplified and the sales cycle shortened. Along with your product marketing experience, it would be great if you have either a background in enterprise level software products or digital ad solutions... and if you have both, you could just be our dream Gun.

Nitty-Gritty:
You will be responsible for delivering a world-class product marketing strategy and implementing it -- first developing the positioning and then executing across all appropriate channels. Working with product management, marketing and sales teams, you'll manage a go-to market plan and identify key marketing messages including product/technology positioning.

You'll also facilitate the development of sales and marketing tools (product collateral, product presentations and programs). You will provide both strategic and tactical support to internal and field-facing teams to ensure a consistent product message. Effectively, you'll be responsible for managing product launches -- including the launch plan, client and internal communication, and coordinating go-to market activity with sales and marketing teams.

Inside Skinny:
Knock our socks off with your savvy insights on how media companies will integrate their salesforces and work with agencies in the future. And talk to us about what you think that platform could -- and should -- be. These guys really want to hear how you think.

Net-Net:
This is a trajectory-changing role, one that will influence how media companies and advertisers come together. Here's your chance to get your name attached to it, as the Gun who made it happen!

How to Apply:
Email a cover letter (required) with your most recent resume attached to b2bprodmarkgig@thehiredguns.com. Please copy "Product Marketing, paidContent" into the subject line of your email. The cover letter should detail your experience relevant to this opportunity and include the reasons for your interest in the position.

No phone calls or faxes, please.

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BlogHer/Redwood City, CA

BlogHer, the leading social news, information and entertainment community for women online, seeks an experienced and gifted Creative Director to help BlogHer design and develop a world-class brand and Web site that supports business growth objectives. BlogHer Inc., which recently closed Series C funding from Azure Capital Partners, The Peacock Equity Fund (GE/NBC) and Venrock, reaches more than 15 million unique visitors every month and is one of the largest networks of bloggers tracked by comScore. Co-founded in 2005, BlogHer with Fortune 500 advertisers to sponsor annual conferences, an award-winning Web hub at BlogHer.com and a publishing network of more than 2,500 qualified and contextually targeted blog affiliates.

We want to work with someone who has designed for text content on the Web for years, who has a track record of creativity that has advanced online user experiences and business models, and who has a strong vision for where the user is headed – and how to help her get there. Our Creative Director will work with BlogHer's executive team to help push the limits of web design and implement best of breed technologies, including but not limited to social media. The Creative Director currently reports to the CEO and will work with all divisions of the company to ensure superb delivery of creative content, user experience and brand execution.

We seek a Creative Director to help lead the redesign and re-launch of flagship BlogHer.com, improving the site look and user-interface to that of an industry leadership position. Our ideal candidate is a veteran social media user who appreciates the need to maintain authenticity in our award-winning community while evolving BlogHer's visual personality and editorial voice to match the growth trajectory of this for-profit media company. As creative leader of BlogHer.com, this person will work with other members of the executive team to develop strategies for growing the value of the site to users – value measurable via total number of and growth in users, session duration and pages per visit, among other metrics. We have a great team to support the effort: Our Creative Director will help lead BlogHer's talented and pioneering team of community leaders, editors, producers and designers to ensure the highest standards of creative output.

To date, BlogHer has been known for the exceptional quality of its community journalism, advertising network and sponsor solutions, grounded in the BlogHer mission (see above), our editorial guidelines for bloggers (http://blogher.org/community-guidelines), and our commitment to meeting our obligations to users. In the BlogHer Creative Director, we seek someone who will embody the BlogHer spirit and help us serve our mission, our users and our advertisers as we grow.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing BlogHer.com into a top Web site, as measured by goals for monthly and quarterly growth in unique visitors, pageviews per visit and session length
• Leading creative direction of all digital media for BlogHer.com as well as BlogHer's award-winning community and content team, developing and delivering unique news, information, entertainment, discussions, special offers and experiences on a broad spectrum of topics on site
• Overseeing constant improvements to BlogHer.com site design and UI to simplify and showcase its award-winning community voices, content and user services (including user applications) and advance our business model
• Leading the creation of visual designs that address business, branding, marketing, community, editorial and user requirements, including the design and production of screen layouts, color palettes and user interface elements
• Developing, presenting, and evangelizing BlogHer.com's brand personality across the BlogHer team, communicating conceptual ideas, design rationale and the specifics of user-centered design processes
• Partnering and collaborating with other key roles within the Product Group
• Ensuring all assigned product content and design planning, development and delivery is executed on-time and according to budget. Develop processes, evangelize accordingly
• Working cross-functionally with Marketing, Events, Client Services, Advertising Sales and Revenue Operations, where team members will act as both content providers and customers of creative and design
• Helping further develop BlogHer's brand positioning and personality, including logo and tagline, and extending this brand's voice via creative design and content across all media in which BlogHer produces content
• Pushing the limits of web design via best of breed technologies, including but not limited to Web 2.0 technologies.
• Delivering regular presentations, both written and verbal


Position requirements:

• Record of achievement in blending marketing strategy, design, social media and content (text, video, audio) into superb Web-based product.
• Outstanding design sense. Experience translating branding into creative design and editorial. Demonstrated understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Entrepreneurial mindset. Experience working with start-ups and executive teams.
• Strong ability to articulate usability and experience issues and drive common understanding with work partners inside and outside the organization
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Ability to prioritize and manage workflow. Very careful attention to detail, with superior organization and follow through skills
• 10+ years of experience in Web design and UI in a crossplatform environment, as well as experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, XHTML, AJAX, CSS, JavaScript and ActionScript.
• Familiarity with programming is helpful for interfacing with the engineering team
• Experience managing teams.
• A sense of humor and/or ability to work with people who think they do


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BlogHer/Redwood City, CA

BlogHer, the leading social news, information and entertainment community for women online, seeks an experienced and entrepreneurial director of technology to help BlogHer develop and scale information technology systems architecture to support business growth objectives. BlogHer Inc., which recently closed Series C funding from Azure Capital Partners, The Peacock Equity Fund (GE/NBC) and Venrock, reaches more than 15 million unique visitors every month and is one of the largest networks of bloggers tracked by comScore. Co-founded in 2005, BlogHer with Fortune 500 advertisers to sponsor annual conferences, an award-winning Web hub at BlogHer.com and a publishing network of more than 2,500 qualified and contextually targeted blog affiliates.

We want to add to our team a senior person who has successfully designed and built applications, content management and advertising delivery systems and tools across multiple platforms. Our candidate has developed Web 2.0-based solutions for years, has a track record of creativity that has advanced online business models and can describe how s/he helped grow company revenues. This person has a strong vision for where service-oriented architecture is going – and how to take BlogHer there. Database design experience is a must, as is the ability to evangelize and try new solutions. Our Director of Technology and Principal Engineer will work with BlogHer's executive team to help push the limits of IT and implement quality, reusable technologies, including but not limited to social media. This position currently reports to the CEO and will work with all divisions of the BlogHer team to ensure superb execution.

To date, BlogHer has been known for the exceptional quality of its community journalism, advertising network and sponsor solutions, grounded in the BlogHer mission (see above), our editorial guidelines for bloggers (http://blogher.org/community-guidelines), and our commitment to meeting our obligations to users. In the BlogHer Director of Technology, we seek someone who will embody the BlogHer spirit and help us serve our mission, our users and our advertisers as we grow.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Formulating, developing, testing and implementing enterprise-oriented information technology solutions that enable BlogHer to grow its business. Success will be measured by measured by improving how bloggers and advertisers accomplish goals via BlogHer sites and services, and by resulting revenues and revenue growth.
• Pushing the limits of web design and implement best of breed technologies in advertising-supported content management, including but not limited to Web 2.0 and open-source technologies.

• Defining, developing and phasing in a content management system capable of sustaining significant growth of community, content and services on BlogHer.com and across the BlogHer Network

• Defining, developing and phasing in an advertising management system that integrates and scales IAB-standard third-party ad serving with billing systems, customer tools and customer service

• Working with Producers and Developers on the Product team to document business and functional requirements for content and advertising systems, plus user scenarios, feature value analyses, site maps, process flows, wireframes, prototypes, functional specifications and scalability assessments

• Developing innovative information architecture and interaction solutions that can work symbiotically across different platforms (e.g. between the Web, print, and mobile)

• Overseeing constant improvements to BlogHer's architecture to advance our business model

• Partnering and collaborating with other key roles within the Product Group, including the Creative Director and the Product Director

• Ensuring all assigned products, tools and systems are executed on time and according to budget. Develop processes and documentation, and evangelize tools accordingly.

• Working cross-functionally with Marketing, Events, Client Services, Advertising Sales and Revenue Operations, where team members will act as both content providers and customers


Position requirements

Must-haves

• Experience translating database and systems architecture into a winning customer experience. Demonstrated understanding of database architecture, user-centered design principles and social media.

• 10+ years of experience in Web design in a cross platform environment and UI. Currently working on the cutting edge of Web 2.0. Proficient in open source technologies and content management systems (Drupal and beyond). Profound experience with compatibility issues across major browsers and platforms.

• Familiarity with blogging platforms (Blogger, Typepad, WordPress) and integration issues within them

• Entrepreneurial mindset. Experience working with start-ups and executive teams.

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Ability to prioritize and manage workflow. Very careful attention to detail, with superior organization and follow through skills

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent interpersonal communication and collaboration skills. Ability to defend and explain ideas based on personal experience, yet be able to take direction.

• Experience managing teams a plus

• Bachelor's degree required as a minimum

• A sense of humor and/or ability to work with people who think they do



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Sony Music Entertainment/New York, NY

Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.


The Manager, Corporate Development, Global Digital Business will support the company's corporate development and strategic planning activities. The individual in this position will be an integral part of Sony Music's Corporate Development team by providing detailed financial and strategic analysis. He/she will interact with senior executives across Sony Music's Global Digital Business department in a challenging and fast paced environment. The position reports to the Vice President, Corporate Development and is based in New York City.

Job duties:

• Analytical and deal support on M&A, joint venture and strategic partnership projects including analysis of potential opportunities, due diligence and execution of transactions while working with multiple internal departments as well as various Sony divisions
• Assess new digital music business and revenue opportunities with in-depth analysis (market sizing, projected revenue, estimated costs, etc.)
• Support senior executives on strategic issues/projects


Job requirements:

The ideal candidate must possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, be highly organized, focused, motivated and extremely articulate with the ability to interact confidently with Senior Management. The ideal candidate must have a "can do" attitude and a genuine team mentality.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience such as investment banking, venture capital, private equity, strategy consulting or strategic/business planning at a media company
• Demonstrated expertise and proven success in detailed financial analysis (ability to create, analyze and summarize complex financial models) and valuation is essential
• Must have strong strategic capabilities and PowerPoint skills
• Digital media experience a plus


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JobThread/New York, NY
$500 Referral Reward

JobThread is a targeted ad network for jobs. We work with the best publishers around the Internet to put recruitment advertisers' jobs in front of their niche audiences. Our network reaches 10 million unique visitors per month and includes publishers such as paidContent, Silicon Alley Insider, IDG's publications, Wired, FastCompany, and many more. Our pricing model is Pay for Performance and provides high quality candidates and great ROI to the advertiser.

Responsibilities:
- Running sales from lead to closing
- Building and maintaining client and recruitment ad agency relationships
- Meeting with clients and agencies in the NYC area
- Interfacing with marketing on campaigns, collateral, and advertiser feedback
- Experience in online recruitment sales highly desirable
- Experience with ad networks a plus

You must be a self-starter capable of taking responsibility for all of the execution of the company's sales efforts.

We are flexible with compensation models, and prefer a 3-6 month Contract-to-Hire. New York based candidates only please.

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ABC News/New York, NY

ABC News Digital has an opening for a Creative Director to manage the daily and future design needs of ABCNews.com and ABC News Now, in addition to all other ABC News broadband, mobile and digital products. The Director oversees ABCNews.com's site design, interactive design techniques and creative projects from concept to completion -- and is expected to develop innovative, creative visual experiences for exploring the news and interactive approaches to storytelling on ABCNews.com. Responsibilities include managing and leading a team of graphic designers and photo editors who help editorial producers meet content goals with appealing visuals through art direction, technology and design. Work with developers, producers, marketers, outside agencies, photo editors, art directors and designers to deliver creative prototypes and final deliverables. The Creative Director will oversee all aspects of management related to the team, which includes but is not limited to training, career development and staff scheduling. Responsible for design presentation and execution of the company's branding and marketing campaigns for both ABCNews.com and ABC News Now in collaboration with ABC News marketing and broadcast graphics team.
Candidate must be well versed in cutting-edge technology, bring a fresh new approach to the position, and foster an environment that enables good creative ideas. Must work well under pressure, be a creative problem solver, manage multiple breaking news requests and priorities, and prioritize the team's workflow based on a constantly changing, fast-paced news environment. Must be able to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced and demanding 24-hour news environment and have a proven track record of leadership and innovative thinking, including execution of large-scale creative projects. Must have extensive experience with digital news media, and experience managing the design of a major content or news and information Web site is preferred. Newsroom experience is also preferred. Must have full knowledge of Adobe creative suite, essential Web tools, and be conversant in common Web languages, including but not limited to XML, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, etc. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proven track record of driving results in a fast-paced news environment.

Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in digital news design and 3+ years of management experience.

Location: New York, New York
Requisition ID: 199725
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please apply online by visiting www.disneyabcjobs.com and searching for Req ID 199725.


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Audible, Inc. /Newark, NJ

Audible (www.audible.com http://www.audible.com/ ), a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon.com located in Newark NJ, is the Internet's leading provider of spoken audio programming – including books of any genre, magazines, radio shows, daily newspapers, and more. Titles downloaded from Audible are compatible with hundreds of mobile devices, including the Apple® iPod®. Audible prides itself on providing listening experiences that enhance the commute, working out at the gym, or simply relaxing at home.

Position Title: Manager, Editorial Merchandising
Compensation: Audible offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, including equity incentives
Work Location: Newark, NJ

Job Overview
The position of Manager, Editorial Merchandising is an opportunity for the right individual to join a major internet brand and distributor of digital content in a key role with growth potential. Position will assist in the development of merchandising for the Audible.com website, with special focus on promotions that help to establish editorial voice. The right candidate will blend a passion for audiobooks with creative promotional thinking and strong organizational skills.

Key Accountabilities:
• Help develop and implement content promotions and marketing communications throughout Audible.com to drive sales and credit usage
• Manage product selection for individual promotions and categories to optimize revenue and contribution
• Work with design and editorial teams to ensure that marketing communication goals are met
• Conceive and write editorial features that drive engagement and sales, maintaining standards and creativity of Audible's Editorial Voice
• Manage on-going editorial destinations to improve conversion
• Assist in the coordination of promotional opportunities with publishing partners
• Support acquisition efforts through product selection
• Leverage sales data to provide weekly update of results and product trends
• Build promotional pages and incentives via systems tools
• Partner with IT and User Experience teams in the execution of all efforts

Job Requirements:
• Minimum of 2-3 years of marketing or editorial experience
• Proven written communication skills, in addition to strong verbal communications
• Must be a self-starter, creative thinker, and quick learner
• Solid MS office skills, including Excel and Powerpoint
• Background in publishing, retail, or entertainment preferred, not required

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher.


Audible is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
When contacting Audible, please include your resume and a cover letter on why you are intrigued by this opportunity and why you think your background and talents conform to the challenge.
Only qualifying candidates will be contacted.


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Sony Music Entertainment/New York, NY

The Director, Corporate Development will support the company's corporate development and strategic planning activities. The individual in this position will be an integral part of Sony Music's Corporate Development team by providing sound investment, financial and strategic analysis. He/she will work with senior executives across Sony Music's Global Digital Business department in a challenging and fast paced environment. The position reports to the Vice President, Corporate Development and is based in New York City.

JOB DUTIES:

•Analytical and deal support on M&A, joint venture and strategic partnership projects including analysis of potential opportunities, due diligence and execution of transactions while working with multiple internal departments as well as various Sony divisions
•Assess new digital music business and revenue opportunities with in-depth analysis (market sizing, projected revenue, estimated costs, etc.)
•Support senior executives on strategic issues/projects

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate must possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, be highly organized, focused, motivated and extremely articulate with the ability to interact confidently with Senior Management. The ideal candidate must have a “can do†attitude and a genuine team mentality.

•MBA from a top-tier business school
•Minimum 3 – 5 years of relevant experience such as strategic/business planning at a media company, investment banking/venture capital/private equity or strategy consulting
•Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis (ability to create, analyze and summarize complex financial models) and deal making is essential
•Must have strong strategic capabilities
•Digital media experience preferred


*Please apply via our online application at www.sonymusic.com

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Beliefnet/NY, NY

Beliefnet, a division of Fox Digital Media
Sr. Developer

Beliefnet, a division of Fox Digital Media is recruiting a Sr. Developer to work with the CTO.
The Sr. Developer guides the design and implementation of software applications; participates in the planning, estimating and measurement of design and implementation activities to accomplish associated project milestones and goals. To be successful in this role you must be a motivated self-starter who requires little supervision after having received initial direction. This person is recognized as a technical leader and knowledgeable resource. This individual brings an understanding of technological trends and uses this knowledge to create solutions that will enhance the enterprise's competitive edge. This is a “hands on†position that will require not only architecting but actual implementation. This position is based in New York City, NY.

Responsibilities:

- Project architecture.
- Project implementation and coding.
- Management of off shore developers on day to day items.
- Represent CTO in meetings.
- Standardize Software development processes with the rest of the team.
- Help debug and maintain QA & Dev environments.
- Help research 3rd party software and perform R&D when needed.
- Represent tech to 3rd party vendors.
- Work with departments (Editorial, Sales, and Marketing) on scoping of projects.
- Interview potential new hires.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 3-5 years' experience in web bases technologies including (C#, .NET, ASP, XML, PHP, T-SQL)
- Must have experience with MS Office (Word, VISIO, Project).
- CMS and social networking experience is a plus.

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Business & Legal Reports Inc/Old Saybrook, CT

Manage editorial for BLR's entire HR and Compensation products (online, CD and print subscription and one shot products) to ensure the timely and efficient publication of high quality products that meet the needs of our subscribers. Direct and supervise in-house and freelance editorial staff. Strong subject matter expertise in employment law, human resources management, and compensation analysis. Ability to apply that expertise to practical solutions for our customers is imperative. Write and edit copy. Support sales and marketing efforts with compelling copy, premium content, search engine optimization materials, and insights to practitioner needs and wants. Support new efforts and tests to acquire new subscribers and new leads. Excellent B2B, web publishing, project management and technical skills a must.

To be considered, please forward resume, writing sample, and salary requirement. www.blr.com. EOE.


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GOOD/Los Angeles, CA

GOOD is the integrated media company for people who want to live well and do good. As an editorially-led, member-driven community, GOOD provides content and experiences that blend entertainment and relevance. Among the fastest growing media brands on the market, its portfolio currently includes GOOD Magazine, a host of live events, and GOOD.is/, an online destination updated daily with fresh editorial and short-form video features. Launched in 2006, GOOD has received numerous awards and widespread praise for its groundbreaking aesthetic and unique voice that reflects the cultural shift among consumers who want to move the world forward and enjoy themselves while doing so. Since its inception, GOOD has achieved commercial success and catalyzed social impact. Through its innovative Choose GOOD campaign, the company already has directed over $1M in subscription revenue to a diverse roster of leading nonprofit organizations around the world.

Technology Team

The Technology team is responsible for the product specification, design, and development of features and functionality of GOOD.is, the company's website.

Position and Responsibilities

GOOD is looking for an experienced, creative, and ambitious front-end Web developer with a strong sense of interface design, graphic design and usability to create cutting-edge interactive interfaces and web applications for our website. The Front-end Web Developer will play a key role in prototyping, developing and integrating core XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, and AJAX elements of the GOOD website, working directly with the creative director, designers, and back-end engineers. The main focus of this role will be on the production and integration of HTML and CSS with the PHP back-end applications.

Experience

- Degree in Computer Science or related field, and/or equivalent work experience
- At least 3 years of related experience with mentioned web applications and technologies
- Demonstrated ability to work on a diverse scope of software projects requiring detailed analysis, creative and practical problem solving, and sound judgment based on user experience
- Experience working within organizations with advertising-based revenue models

Skills and Abilities

- Thorough understanding of cross-platform browser compliance
- Excellent knowledge of JavaScript (jQuery and AJAX preferred)
- Expert command of the latest semantic XHTML, the DOM and CSS
- Strong understanding of designing for usability and user experience
- Demonstrated fluency with design tools like Photoshop, Illustrator (or equivalents) and Flash
- Working knowledge of PHP or similar dynamic-language back-end templating language
- Working knowledge of WordPress, especially themes (preferred)
- Working knowledge of XML and XSLT (preferred)
- Practical experience with SVN or CVS

Working at GOOD

GOOD combines smart business practices with a high-energy, creative culture. Our employees are willing to work tirelessly to influence the future of the planet, but they want to have fun in the process. We aim to incorporate our core values of authenticity, creativity, transparency, utility, and love into everything we do. Diversity is of great importance to us.

GOOD offers a full range of employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage paid 95 percent by the organization for our regular full-time employees. In addition, we offer stock options to select employees.

GOOD is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.

Please note: Though submitting a resume to GOOD implies that you are interested in a position(s), it does not imply that you are an applicant. You are not considered an applicant until you have been contacted directly by a Human Resources representative requesting that you begin the designated application process, which may involve phone and/or in-person interview(s), job-related testing, and background checking.

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Red Relish/New York/SF Bay Area, CA (New York, NY)

You revel in the speed and tempo of running a daily site. You know what works on the web and are a true believer in SEO -- a modern Editor who digs metrics and adapts accordingly. You've got a solid media pedigree, working in the ranks of well-trafficked sites. A background working at news, lifestyle or women's sites is a plus...an interest in style and shopping is a must.
You'll need to have solid credentials in UX, with an understanding of how to drive the development of online content, apps, and strategic partnerships forward from concept through launch. (If you've built a personal blog or other content sites from the ground up, make sure to highlight that on your resume.)
As Managing Editor, you'll be leading content development across existing sites and the dozen or so niche sites we're prepping for launch. You'll need to prove your capabilities both as an editorial visionary who can produce top-quality content, and as a strong motivator with a knack for hiring and managing a team of talented content producers (both on-site and remote).
Be collaborative, you'll work closely with designers, engineers and marketers in addition to liaising with the rest of the company's teams.
Be a go-getter, there won't be a lot of hand-holding from upper management, expectations are high in this entrepreneurial environment but autonomy can be sweet.
Be prepared to research and review potential new content partners while managing and cultivating on-going relationships.
At the end of the day: You've got the strategic ability to be an editorial visionary, and the Managing Editor chops to handle the day-to-day intensity of running dynamic online media properties.
How to score the gig:
Your cover letter should detail your experience. Include the reasons for your interest in the position and desired salary range. Show off your editorial voice.
Do you have a roster of sites - either complete makeovers or new launches – that you were a part of? Tell us about how you made them successful.
Include clips, tell us where you Tweet, and if you have some refs from writers you've managed – that's great.
About us:
Still in stealth mode, Red Relish is the new business unit of a well-funded leader in the online fashion and soft goods space headquartered in Silicon Valley. The goal of Red Relish is to gain a large, loyal reader base by establishing itself as an authority on the latest fashion, celebrity, and lifestyle trends - from Madison Ave to Mainstreet.

Responsibilities:
Hire and supervise an editorial support staff, including editors, writers and freelance contributors, ensuring effective collaboration and communication
Write, assign and edit content
Manage and oversee work flow
Select/approve and crop photographs; write headlines, captions, articles and stories according to site's strategic needs
Manage budget
Implement SEO strategy
Oversee site updates/releases
Act as a liaison and manager for the website with inner-company departments/functions including marketing, legal and HR
Represent the website with external organizations interested in the website, public forums/panels and outside media
Work closely with developers, BI and other technical staff

Requirements:
5+ years of newspaper, magazine, and/or online publishing experience, with experience managing and/or editing other writers
Solid reporting and fact-checking abilities
Smart, sassy, sophisticated writing style
Experience, interest and contacts in women's fashion
Demonstrated ability to conceive of and execute creative editorial projects
Strong grasp of the Internet and experience producing for the Web
Knowledge of SEO and experience with best practices with online content
Self starter with attention to detail
Comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment

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Hulu, LLC/Los Angeles, CA

Corporate Attorney
Los Angeles, CA

Hulu's small but growing team is seeking talented people to help build a service that helps people find and enjoy the world's premium content when, where and how they want it. If you're the kind of person who obsesses over details, thrives in a collaborative environment, and jumps at the opportunity to take on new challenges, Hulu may be the place for you. We have high expectations of every member of our team, but we believe this standard helps us to deliver a service that our users call "brain-spray awesome." For an insider's look at Hulu's culture, make sure to read What Defines Hulu, a note from Hulu CEO Jason Kilar.
Responsibilities

The position will focus on negotiating and drafting agreements for the company's corporate transactions, most of which are structured as LLC joint ventures (so expertise with LLCs and JVs is a must). This person will need to work with business teams and outside counsel on tax, finance, antitrust and other regulatory matters – so the ability to analyze and work through complex deal issues is imperative. Several corporate transactions may be cross-border in nature, so prior experience with structuring and negotiating international deals is ideal. Also, there will be corporate governance work, related to the deals and ongoing to the company.

In addition to corporate work, this position will negotiate and draft licensing contracts – agreements with studios and other content owners for the online rights to display content on hulu.com as well as agreements for the syndication of such content by Hulu to third party websites.

Providing legal support on other various matters of the business also will be expected.

Required Skills and Experience

o 5-7 years of total legal experience
o At least 5 years experience at a nationally-recognized law firm doing complex corporate M&A transactions is critical
o Some experience with international transactions preferred
o Some experience with licensing transactions preferred
o Some in-house experience with an internet/media company preferred
o Experience as the primary attorney on client matters is a must
o Passion to work hard in a fast-paced, start-up environment is key

Education
Juris Doctorate degree from a top tier law school

Title and salary will be commensurate with a mid-level attorney (5-7 years).

Hulu is an equal opportunity employer.


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Confidential/Miami , FL (Canada, Boston, Chicago)

We are a personal development direct sales company, leading this $19 billion industry in personal and professional development and marketing. We are recruiting ambitious and motivated people for sales, marketing and international conferences.

- Would you like to have unlimited earning potential with an excellent compensation model?

- Would you like to be associated with a professional, exciting environment with an international and entrepreneurial culture?

- Would you like to be associated with a company that offers ongoing training, and provides an opportunity to grow and develop both professionally and personally?

The Position:

- Responsible for selling our high level conferences and products over the telephone to interested prospects & customers.
- Responsible for identifying, marketing and selling to potential customers
- Matching prospect's needs and situation with our products and services

The Ideal Candidate has:

- Positive mental attitude willing to work & perform tasks happily
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Ability to develop key relationships
- A good team player
- Computer literate

You Can Expect:

- Dynamic and profitable business model
- Personal development with ongoing training and coaching
- A multicultural working environment and entrepreneurial culture
- Home office capabilities

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