Photographer/Video Editor

WRIC-TV (Petersburg, Virginia)

The WRIC Photographer/Video Editor operates video and editing equipment to produce images or scenes for newscasts and other programming. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

• Organizes and edits together raw video matching scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming
• Reviews assembled on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary
• Trims recorded segments to specified lengths and reassembles segments into sequences that present stories with maximum effect
• Determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete spots
• Sets up and operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product
• Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story
• Shoots video for news reports
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
• Sets up, composes and executes video shots
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and Digital content
• Operates live microwave, satellite trucks and live Backpack TVU equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• College degree or equivalent related experience is required
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience operating video editing equipment
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with video editing equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premier helpful
• Flexibility to work any shift, including overnights and weekends

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

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Job posted April 25, 2024

Coordinator of Brand Solutions

Paramount (New York City, Hybrid)

The Coordinator of Brand Studios is a dynamic and creative thinker who can conceptualize and execute custom marketing solutions for Paramount’s advertising partners. The Brand Studio Team works closely with Ad Sales to produce best-in-class integrated marketing campaigns that infuse advertisers into Paramount's on-air, digital, and social platforms.

The ideal candidate possesses a passion for pop culture, music, and the Paramount brand, in addition to a strong understanding of the larger marketing/advertising landscape. This position reports to the Manager of Brand Studio

Responsibilities:
• Create and maintain campaign execution materials including program decks, one sheets, meeting agendas, production schedules, client timelines, and scripts, amongst others
• Function as main point of contact for collecting and organizing program assets, monitoring social media rollouts, and assisting on production shoots
• Work closely with the production, digital, social, media planning and traffic teams to execute custom sponsorship elements
• Collaborate with brand studio pitch counterparts to brainstorm concepts for a variety of brands in response to client RFPs and formally vet ideas
• Function as Brand Studio show point, collaborating with Executive Producers to develop in-show integration opportunities and manage communication between the Brand Studio team and show Team

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1 year of Marketing experience within media/entertainment industry, digital/social publishers, promotions/advertising/creative agency, or branded entertainment/production company (strong internships considered)
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• A creative thinker - understands clients and can uncover revenue opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as design aesthetic to effectively articulate information regarding promotional programs to internal departments and external partners
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills. Extremely detail oriented.

Desired Qualifications:
• Understanding for how to apply marketing strategy to creative ideas and campaign activation across all platforms (linear, digital, mobile, social and event marketing)
• Understanding of community management and fan engagement on social platforms and experience writing social copy with a platform intentional approach
• Awareness of linear and digital platforms and direction of our industry and Paramount's business goals
• Knowledge of digital distribution, earned media, paid social products, and social media
• Understanding of video production, design, and the process of producing branded content
• Familiarity with Adobe creative suite, Photoshop and editing ability a plus
• Avid user of social media and passion for pop culture

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

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Job posted April 25, 2024

Social Media Specialist

Oyster Creative Collective (Pittsburgh)

Love helping brands grow communities on social? How about creating content that drives an audience to action?

At Oyster, we’re looking for a Social Media Specialist.

What will you do?

Implement strategy. Learn our clients’ audiences like the back of your hand. Then engage with them.

What are we looking for?

A creative and strategic thinker who can take an insight and transform it into an idea.

Would be awesome if you have:

• Strong writing and communications skills
• Experience designing in Canva, or something similar
• Video editing skills (Think: Reels and TikTok)
• Technical knowledge of key social media platforms

Some legal stuff from our lawyer…

• EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability
• Bachelor’s Degree – Communications, Journalism, PR, or related discipline
• Salary commensurate with experience

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Submitted by Maddie Quinn ('23)

Job posted April 9, 2024

Public Relations Junior Associate

Gregory FCA (Ardmore, Pennsylvania)

Gain real world experience at Gregory FCA, one of the nation's largest PR firms! You will work with team members to support PR campaigns, and perform a range of important tactical activities, including media research and outreach, media monitoring, research projects, report generation and writing assignments. These assignments may include exposure to drafting press releases, media alerts, pitches, blog posts, social media copy, etc., supplemented by administrative support.

Essential Functions

• Learn and support public relations functions and responsibilities, including media relations, content creation, research and client communications.
  
• Research media lists, conduct media outreach and participate in client communications, based on supervisor’s guidance.
• Update and track team and client projects/activity in Google docs, Excel spreadsheet or a similar tool, as directed by supervisor.
• Participate as a collaborative team player by actively listening and contributing in team meetings, documenting key discussion points and action items stemming from those meetings, and providing creative insight.
• Familiarize, gain competency and use productivity tools such as MuckRack, ProfNet, HARO, and AI etc.
  

• Develop knowledge of Gregory FCA’s service offerings and clients’ businesses.

Performance Measurements

• Ability to take ownership of assigned deliverables and multitask.
• Accurately complete assigned tasks by deadlines and with appropriate documentation.
• Communicate status of tasks completely, concisely and clearly; both orally and in written form.
• Ability to perform tasks with progressively less direction and supervision and increasingly more proactivity.
• Maintain a high level of organization and discipline in supporting team members and team leader.

Education & Experience

• An undergraduate degree in communication, public relations, marketing, journalism, English, or a similar major.
• Previous PR internship experience a plus.

Skills

• Organized and able to multitask
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Enthusiastic and customer service oriented
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Desire to learn, with a curious, open mind
• Ability to use technology in your workday - from client work deliverables to AI to productivity tools

Gregory FCA is an equal opportunity employer, and will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination on account of a person’s sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference, or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability, or any other protected group or status.

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Submitted by Jenna Silverblatt ('20)

Job posted April 4, 2024

PR/Research Coordinator

W2 Communications (McLean, Virginia)

We are looking for motivated, entry-level public relations professionals to join our growing office in McLean, Va.
This role is an integral part of the W2 Communications team, providing support for all aspects of client and agency activities and working closely with team members to ensure continued success of the firm and clients.

Responsibilities for this entry-level position include:

• Research client technologies, media environment, industry and client media coverage, award and speaking opportunities relevant to client base
• Develop and maintain critical account documents including status reports, media lists, awards, editorial and speaking calendars
• Write/support the creation of award and speaking submissions, press releases, briefing documents, coverage notes, media pitches and other documents as needed
• Understand social media platforms most relevant to our clients’ audiences as well as demonstrate the ability to draft clear, concise and compelling posts

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately (both independently and with a team) in a fast-paced environment, while exhibiting patience, diplomacy and maintaining a sense of humor
• Detail-orientated
• Be proactive, look for opportunities for clients and W2 Communications
• Past experience, internships in public relations, corporate communications or content marketing a plus

We foster a fun and collaborative environment that values people and their ideas, creates a place for your thoughts to be heard and offers a career path that supports professional development, formalized mentorship and promotes growth from within. W2 communications offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, financial incentives, reward and recognition programs and a culture that builds a great team environment, respectful of your life outside the office.

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How to Apply

Please send your resume and salary requirements to: info@w2comm.com

Job posted April 2, 2024

Client Services Associate

AlphaSights (New York City)

As a Client Service Associate, your work is at the heart of what we do: you’ll be the link between our top-tier clients and the expert knowledge they seek. Throughout a fast-paced workday, you will be working on urgent projects from your assigned client users at investment funds, consultancies, and businesses. You will need to understand their exact knowledge needs, and then find, engage, and vet the experts most suited to each client’s situation. To succeed in this role, you need to be motivated by delivering results for your clients and by achieving commercial goals. This is a communications-intense frontline role requiring a client-first mindset and the ability to multi-task across an action-packed workday.

If you have questions, you can email Scott Adelberg (scott.adelberg@alphasights.com), our Penn State Recruiter.

Full Time Application: Expect total first-year compensation ranging from $90,000 (average performance) to $110,000 (very strong performance) consisting of (i) annual base salary of $75,000 and (ii) uncapped variable compensation linked to individual performance.

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What you’ll do

Client service: Field incoming client briefs and utilize your business acumen to find and recommend the most relevant experts for each project. Complete tasks across multiple projects quickly and under pressure and go the extra mile to impress your clients with your proactivity and responsiveness.

Market context: Understand the project context and the legal and regulatory environment in which your clients operate. Apply the compliance protocols to each situation.

Expert recruiting: Confidently reach out to, recruit, and vet experts who are uniquely relevant matches for your clients’ projects.

Commercial impact: Take on direct revenue responsibility and own monthly targets from the outset.

What you’ll get

• Client and senior executive facing responsibility from the get-go.
• The opportunity to make a measurable contribution to your business unit’s revenue growth and to achieve significant variable compensation reflecting your success.
• Full Time: A clear career path for advancement to Manager after 24-30 months, and to Vice President after ~5 years.
• Intern: Opportunity to receive a full-time employment offer to return post-graduation.
• A unique training curriculum and intense on-the-job coaching, helping you develop highly transferable commercial and managerial skills.
• An inspiring, high-energy, merit-based environment with ambitious peers.

Requirements

• Track record of strong academic performance (minimum GPA of 3.3)
• Extracurricular achievement throughout school and university
• Internship experience evidencing an interest in business
• Outstanding communication skills
• Fluent English is required
• Work authorization in the United States (We don’t sponsor visas but will consider applicants with STEM/OPT eligibility)

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Job posted March 27, 2024

Coordinator, Consumer Marketing & Media

A+E Networks (Flexible-Hybrid, Remote, In Office)

The Coordinator, Consumer Marketing & Media is responsible for supporting the Lifetime, LMN & Home.Made.Nation Consumer Marketing team in the development, execution and analysis of all marketing campaigns. This person will report into the Director, Audience and Brand Strategy but support all team functions, including Brand Strategy, Paid Media and 360 Owned Media.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Work with members of the Consumer Marketing & Media team to provide support in the development and execution of all marketing elements including Brand Strategy, 360 Owned Media and Paid Media

• • Input and manage job requests in AirTable for campaign deliverables across platforms
  • Assist in monitoring deadlines and asset distribution across multiple agencies
  • Aid in development and distribution of Marketing Strategy Briefs
  • Assist in the development and distribution of brand emails
  • Assist in ongoing 360 owned planning & execution (linear, VOD, TVE, podcast, push notifications, email)

• Participate in brainstorms to develop innovative and effective marketing campaigns
• Monitor competitive landscape for insights and inspiration
• Gather information across teams and assist in the development of campaign launch & performance tracking documents
• Manage internal communication of priority campaigns, including campaign launch e-mails, “This Week in Marketing” e-mail, E-signature schedule
• Provide administrative support to the Consumer Marketing team, including scheduling meetings, maintaining tracking documents, distribution of internal communication materials and other tasks as needed

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

On our team, you'll have the opportunity to put all your creativity to work in a supportive environment with likeminded people. You’ll learn that all ideas are welcome on our collaborative team.

YOUR STORY:

• 1 year administrative experience (internships experience applies)
• Preferred entertainment and/or agency experience
• Have strong sense of story
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills needed and must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Detailed-oriented and extremely organized
• Must have the ability to work independently, efficiently and be able to meet deadlines under strict time constraints
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Preferred interest in entertainment space
• Must be able to handle confidential information

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: $23.62 - $29.78

Annual Incentive Target: 5%

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Job posted March 27, 2024