Entertainment Opportunities (April 3rd, 2013)
Industry Positions
Director International Levies and Royalties - Independent Film & Television Alliance
Los Angeles, CA
Independent Film & Television Alliance, the trade association of film and television production and distribution companies, is seeking a Director, International Levies & Royalties to head its three-person department.
The Director will supervise all aspects of international/domestic audiovisual secondary royalty collections, including title registration, conflict resolution and reporting and payments, from more than 20 Collection Societies including AGICOA, CRB, CCC, GWFF, and Suissimage, to more than 150 clients. The Director will also manage customer service and new client outreach.
The ideal Candidate will have over 7 years of experience with international levies and royalties, a strong working relationship with the Collection Societies and at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity. The position requires a detail oriented leader that is able to handle multiple assignments and priorities, with excellent written/verbal communication skills, a strong understanding of financial/accounting systems and the ability to work cooperatively with IFTA’s finance and legal departments. Bachelor’s degree required.
Send cover letter & resume with salary history via email (), fax (1-310-446-1600) or mail to Independent Film & Television Alliance, 10850 Wilshire Blvd., 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Attention: Portia McGrew, Director, Human Resources. No phone calls, please.
Director, Media and Connections Planning - Revlon
New York, NY
Requisition Number: 13-0114
The Director, Media and Connections Planning will play a key and strategic role in Revlon’s Global Marketing department. As a leader and business partner the role will include:Developing and executing US media strategies to drive and support the strategic growth objectives of the company and its portfolio of brands. • Supporting regional media strategies to ensure they support the global brand objectives.• Leading the global Connections Planning process ensuring all markets are working against a clear process, follow a common thinking and deliver results that support the plan objectives• Actively managing the relationship with the global media agency, driving them to establish clear and compelling media strategies to deliver against each brand’s objectives.
Media Strategies: Drive US media agency to translate marketing objectives into media objectives and actionable strategies, and develop plans that most effectively deliver brand objectives.• Spearhead strategic thinking in the development of media plans to ensure they are delivering against brand goals.• Lead day-to-day media plan maintenance.• Drive media budget management across brands, manage corporate roll-up, and update key stakeholders.• Utilize competitive data to corroborate planning recommendations and suggested alternatives. • Drive relationships, both internally and externally, to execute opportunities/ alliances and ensure brand vision is optimized: e.g. Merchandising, added value, customer programs. • Align on global media strategies and ensure plans are delivering to meet brand objectives( Incorporate CP learnings and deliverableso Manage quarterly investment priorities and flowo Review product support plans to ensure adherence to global brand objectives) • Drive agency to globally source external vendors to bring media innovation to plans in line with brand vision.
Connections Planning: Partner with regional marketing leads to ensure global markets are using the Connections Planning process as the approved go-to-market planning process (Ensure regions demonstrate complete understanding of process including key outputs, deliverables and summaries. o Understand timing of all CP sessions globally.o Ensure full agency participation for all sessions.o Partner with lead markets to understand outcomes of sessions with clear path to implement learnings.o Clearly communicate outputs and lessons learned across key global stakeholders driving for greater sharing of knowledge and insights.) • Lead sharing of best practices on CP sessions across key global stakeholders.• Proactively lead discussions across the regions with CP learnings.• Lead discussions with Global Portfolio Leaders on CP outputs around the world.• Work to minimize duplication of efforts in other regions and share information that can be used in later sessions.
Global Agency Relationship: Manage global media agency relationship.• Act as a resource for agency issues/people conflicts/work output.• Drive global agency to deliver global thinking and global overviews while providing global marketplace trends.• Proactively drive agency to bring in cross regional findings through Modeling and Connections Planning to share with regional marketing leads.• Drive agency to deliver improved media efficiencies through negotiations and key alliances. • Leverage global agency assets to deliver added value and insights to senior management.
Media Leadership: Establish and maintain position as subject matter expert.• Update senior management on industry news and changes that may impact investment decisions.• Lead thinking around media strategies internally and ensure senior management is updated and aligned to any changes.
Requirements: 8+ years of progressive Media experience, preferably within the CPG industry• Expertise in translating data into insights• Excellent business/thought leadership • Strong analytical skills necessary to evaluate/assess media strategies, media plans, marketplace risks and opportunities• Extensive knowledge of all media types• Experience managing media budgets, juggling and adapting budgets in line with strategic/tactical changes • Experience managing relationships with media agencies• Experience managing global relationships a plus• Excellent communication skills, written and oral• Experienced negotiation/influencing ability• Persuasive executive presence• Exceptional project management skills • Proven relationship builder • BS/BA in business, marketing or related field.
Manager, Business Development - Sony Music Entertainment
New York, NY
The Manager position will form a critical part of SME’s Digital Business Development team and the role will predominantly focus on analyzing new and existing digital revenue opportunities. This will include business case analysis / scenario modeling to facilitate the deal making process for new digital business opportunities that are presented to or sourced by the broader team. In addition the role will involve analysis of existing deal terms and evaluation of KPIs across a wide range of SME’s current digital partners. Over time, there is also potential for the successful candidate to grow into a deal negotiator, dealing directly with SME’s external partners.
Key Responsibilities: Conduct a wide range of business case/ deal scenario modeling and analysis – in support of deal negotiations as well as performance evaluation •Compile and maintain detailed analysis tracking the effectiveness of key deal terms in SME’s major deals •Present recommendations to the business development team (both NY based and international) based on findings from above •Meet with potential start-up partners and present partner propositions to the business development team.
Desired Skills & Experience: 4-year degree required and at least one of the following (MBA from top tier program, and/or 2-4 years experience in either: a top tier management consultancy, a comparable digital media position, investment banking, corporate / business development, etc) •Passion for music and the digital media sector is a must •Able to demonstrate strong financial analysis / modeling ability with a flair for presenting analysis outcomes clearly, thoroughly and creatively •Pro-active self-starter that brings a fresh perspective to problem solving•Ability to work collaboratively (either with SME team or external partners) as well as on a standalone basis. Strong people skills are essential.
Coordinator, Affiliate Marketing - Crown Media Family Networks
New York, NY
ROLE SUMMARY: This position works closely with the Director, Affiliate Marketing in the execution of all strategic marketing initiatives designed for Crown Media's distribution partners.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Works with Director to coordinate/execute affiliate promotions and campaigns, coordinates system participation and compliance• Maintains daily function and content of the affiliate website including: cross channel spots, programming info, digital/print collateral and key art.• Maintains weekly affiliate spot production process for the ADN (from internal creative requests to uploading and setting kill dates)• Updates and maintains collateral materials and sales tools (one sheets, network descriptions, power point templates, postcards, web assets, etc.)• Works closely with distribution team, from SVP to assistants• Key liaison for regional support requests, including but limited to: premiums requests, local sponsorship assets, etc.• Assist in the execution of trade events, including booking venues, signage, shipping materials and overall logistics• Manages and tracks premium inventory and updates premium website• Tracks itemized department expenditures against budget and ensures invoices are approved and submitted in a timely manner• Works closely with counterparts in consumer and ad sales marketing• Other tasks as assigned by Director and EVP, Marketing & Creative Services
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 3 years experience working at a cable network, cable provider or entertainment company • Experience using PCs and Microsoft Office software; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook • Prior experience in dynamic fast paced environment where multi-tasking is essential
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS/COMPETENCIES: Prior cable or entertainment experience• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast paced, time-sensitive environment• Excellent ability to organize and schedule work effectively• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing responsibilities• Demonstrated proficiency using PC ; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook• Must be team-oriented and have a collaborative work style with ability to build strong working relationships• Excellent interpersonal skills; positive attitude• Digitally saavy• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
Job Code: 2013.OP-181
Director, Employee Relations & Human Resources - Major League Soccer
New York, NY
This position will have the primary responsibility for the development, management and execution of all aspects of employee relations and performance management, which will contribute to the growth and expansion plans of Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing. This position will provide the leadership and counsel to guide management as well as all levels of employees with regards to employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution and new program initiatives. This role will establish HR Best Practices. The incumbent will proactively identify and recommendsolutions/programs based on assessment, feedback and data that will positively impact employee morale, engagement and organizational effectiveness.
In addition, the Director of Employee Relations & Human Resources will establish and maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality with regards to employee investigations and complaints and will have the ability to resolve issues quickly. He or she will ensure fair and consistent application of company policy and practices while promoting positive employee morale. The position will oversee progressive discipline, terminations and recommend performance improvement plans, career mapping and succession planning, implement the performance management and compensation program and provide company-wide training, as required. The incumbent will develop, implement and communicate HR programs stemming from new regulations and safety compliance and identify and manage retention programs and processes that will align the workforce with strategic goals and organizational core values. This position will also ensure compliance of company HR programs and practices as well as legal regulations. This position will also oversee the roll out of new employee benefit programs/wellness programs.
The incumbent will also oversee the implementation and functionality of the new HRIS system which may include an interface with finance and will be responsible for the integrity of the data and generating human resources reports which will be utilized in performance management on a regular basis to EVP HR & key stakeholders.
This position will also provide the necessary support to the Human Resources department with regards to executive recruitment, organizational development and any special projects as directed by the EVP of Human Resources.
Operational Activities Of This Position: Provide the day-to-day proactive leadership and coaching to guide department leaders and employees with regards to employee relations and performance management and conflict resolution and provide proactive coaching, counseling and advice for management and their employees • Develop, manage and execute employee relations, performance management and recognition/reward programs and events (including staff volunteer events, holiday party, viewing parties, summer outing, etc.) that support morale, engagement and organizational effectiveness. • Provide day-to-day conflict resolution and confidentially oversee and report to the EVP of HumanResources as it pertains to investigative complaints, progressive discipline and the termination process. Generate necessary documents as part of termination as dictated by EVP of Human Resources. • Implement performance management program and compensation program and provide company- wide training and ongoing guidance to employees as needed. • Implement succession planning and career mapping tools, working closely with EVP of HR. • Ensure that the company maintains fair and consistent application of company policies, procedures, and practices while promoting positive employee morale and organizational effectiveness. Ensure same integrated into employee onboarding process. • Develop and implement HR policies stemming from new regulations (e.g. FMLA, ADA, Clean Air Act,) etc. • Oversee the timely administration of all Employee Relations Programs, processes, procedures and compliance and reportsthereof (e.g. EEO, Wage and Hour, Unemployment, FMLA and Workers' Compensation etc.). • Oversee the implementation of sexual harassment awareness, drug awareness and other policies, as necessary and collaborate in the development and/or change of current administrative policies and practices to ensure following HR best practices. • Oversee implementation of new HRIS system and be responsible for data integrity and generate reports as required. • Oversee benefits administration and provide relevant employee communications.
1. Management Skills - Proven expertise in Employee Relations and Human Resources preferably within the sports, entertainment and/or media industries •Proven ability to provide strategic and tactical leadership and is respected by management and employees throughout the organization • Proven ability to proactively identify potential issues and resolve with appropriate employee programs that improve organizational effectiveness • Abilityto direct cross-functional teams in a time sensitive environment to implement new practices, programs and procedures • Possess the executive gravitas necessary to provide presentations as required • Ability to manage change effectively • Excellent project management skills • Ability to utilize technology to improve organizational effectiveness • Outstanding judgment
2. Technical/Functional Competencies - Outstanding problem solving abilities • Strong interpersonal skills and relationship builder • Strong knowledge of industry trends and best practices • Strong coaching and counseling skills • Strong knowledge of HR compliance
3. Key Experiences/Achievements - 8-10 years of Human Resources/EmployeeRelations experience required preferably with additional Human Resources experience in other relevant disciplines • Career progression in leadership role • Proven success in creating new methods & strategies • Experience with HRMS and technology systems • Knowledge of HR Compliance within an organization • Minimum 4 year college degree requires
Artist Royalty Clerk - Universal Music Group
Woodland Hills, CA
Universal Music Group is currently seeking an Artist Royalty Clerk in our Woodland Hills, CA office location:
Responsibilities: Prepare and process Letters of Direction processing for Artist Royalties.* Process materials for vendor maintenance request. * Make changes to royalty system based on correspondence received from various sources. * Correspondence with various artists, royalty managers, and attorneys. * Create and maintain detailed logs for vendor maintenance tracking. * Research and respond to internal and external inquires and special projects as needed. * Research and confirm Tax Id information for Royalty Statement Portal.
Job Requirements: College degree or equivalent experience preferred.* Prior royalty experience preferred * Excellent organizational and communication skills * Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize work * Must be computer proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, SAP, and TRACS databases * Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment * Accurate typing skills - 45 - 55 words a minute * Overtime as required.
Job Code: 89AD90D55136A8BC
Recruiter, Talent Acquisition - HBO
New York, NY
OVERALL SUMMARY: We are looking for a seasoned Recruiter to join HBO's Talent Acquisition Department. This position will involve identifying, attracting, and hiring top diverse talents through proactive and strategic sourcing efforts. Collaboration and partnership with internal clients and HR colleagues is key. We need someone to effectively capture the HBO story and best position us as the ''Employer of Choice''. The Recruiter will have deep experience networking and generating interest with potential candidates to best support HBO's evolving business.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for managing the recruitment life cycle for professional and senior level positions for the following business groups: Consumer Marketing, Domestic Network Distribution, HBO Sports, and Home Entertainment.• Execute effective and strategic recruitment and sourcing activities including, but not limited to: direct sourcing, industry networking, internet/social media recruiting, resume database, employee referrals, and relevant trade and industry organizations. • Establish strong and trusting partnerships with client groups by keeping abreast of their business needs and providing outstanding search and staffing solutions. • Proactively develop and engage with passive and active internal and external talent for current and future hiring opportunities. • Partner with HR colleagues in recommending new hire compensation packages to ensure competitive pay according to market and industry standards. • Implement established recruitment processes through kick-off meetings, job description edits, candidate interview and selections, and salary justifications. • Accurately manage the administration of candidate and requisition status reports, hiring metrics, compliance with EEOC regulations and company recruitment policies, and new hire and on-boarding processes. • Participate in a variety of staffing projects and initiatives. • Represent HBO at job fairs and related industry conferences.