Entertainment Jobs and Internships

Company Description

DentsuMB is a global creative agency delivering idea-led brand transformation at scale. We deliver creative expertise and innovative global solutions for clients. Applying big platform thinking, we bring ideas to life and deliver world-class creative solutions to meet consumer touch points and work across geographies, cultures and channels.  

Dentsu creative is a collective of agencies at the forefront of culture and innovation. Formed in January of 2021, we are one of the most globally awarded teams across the Dentsu network. Composed of dentsuMB, 360i, and Isobar, amongst other notable agencies, we work with clients to provide solutions that meet people at every single point of their brand journey and are committed to upholding a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity.  

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all. 

Job Description

The Executive Producer elevates and ensures creative excellence through production on their assigned accounts.

The Executive Integrated Producer must be expert at navigating agency systems, predicting potential roadblocks, working to remove them, and negotiating with key players across the agency to foster the teamwork necessary to produce complex, integrated, multi-disciplinary executions. Along the way, they harness support within production, tech, business affairs, legal, project management and other disciplines to fill in knowledge gaps and manage risk. The EP advises creatives, account teams and clients on choices that shape pipelines that protect the creative ideas and executes them even stronger. They ensure client needs/goals are met and integrity in the final deliverables are kept. An important part of the role is to be a mentor to the junior producers and creatives, to guide their growth and help them execute with the highest level of craft.

Responsibilities

Production

• Lead ( >1-5mil) high stakes Productions independently (or with the support of a less senior producer)
• High stakes Content Productions with A-list Directors/Partners and Celebrity talent and multiple workstreams and media.
• High stakes Digital Productions with A-list Partners and complex digital architecture/build, and possibly multiple workstream and media.
• Ensure that all key stakeholders are kept informed and (if needed) educated on the production process. Lead advocacy for improved communication and work processes across disciplines.
• Lead the discovery/vetting process on large engagements to accurately scope projects while defining project requirements and success metrics; this includes evolving creative concepts into clear sets of deliverables, determining whether ideas are feasible within the project parameters (time and money), and providing creative solutions to challenges.
• Ability to understand SOW’s with clear scope, risk, assumptions and deliverables and review those drafted by project management.
• Demonstrated experience bidding and managing large productions (>1mil) including development of production specs and effective risk management, overseeing large multi-discipline teams and ensuring overall quality of work.
• Build strong relationships with Business Affairs as a partner in discovery and through the production process. Have full understanding of AICP and AICE bid format.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of SAG-AFTRA guidelines for shooting and recording of talent, including usage and payment considerations.
• Lead post project summary meetings and suggest ways to instill learnings within the department and across disciplines.
• Responsible for account financial health and to find solutions that has both client and agency interests in mind.

Creative Delivery and Network

• Elevate the creative; Find versatile solutions to keep good ideas alive and help tell stories in an innovative way whether it’s through technology, video, social, experiential or all things combined. Lead the evolution of creative concepts into even stronger executions. Make Art.
• Have your ear to the ground, have your eye on who’s popping, know the industry giants. Help maintain dentsu creative’s cultural capital and credibility by working with both the up and comers and the most wanted established partners.
• Continually cultivate strong relationships with outside partners and have a wide network but close connections for the range of work we produce.

Management

• Oversee multidisciplinary producers, and their work input. Assign/brief each project to the appropriate producer and oversee their process and deliverables; Vendor casting, bid analysis, SOW/estimate writing, project organization, meeting purpose and protocol, risk assessment, time management, scoping and actualizing.
• Mentor junior producers to a versatile production approach by developing their own creative problem solving skills with the goal to always have the highest quality of execution.
• Share inspirational work, innovative technological solutions and best practices within the industry.
• Advise Head of Production and partner with him/her to monitor and develop your teams performance and career path. Assist to maintain positive department energy.
• Enforce the usage of the production toolkit: including templates, hot sheets, status documents and wrap report.

Skills & Characteristics

• Passion for the craft of production and creativity.
• Genuine interest in art, culture and lifestyle; moving art, technology arts, still art, sculpture, music, fashion, dance etc.
• Emotional intelligence – Have a good sense of diplomacy, awareness of group dynamics and the ability to moderate one’s own communication and behavior style to mirror the group/project need.
• Effective communication and presentation skills – The ability to develop presentations and speak to large audiences including senior level clients.
• Be able to lead clients with confidence through complex and high risk productions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience scoping and managing large productions (500 < 1mil+) as an integrated producer with one expertise ie. Content (Broadcast, social and still), Digital (ar/vr, platform builds/apps, voice app) or Experiential (art installations, stunts, events, pop-ups), and two sub expertise.
• If a Digital expert, you should have the sub expertise of mid-level Content and Experiential projects.
• If a Content expert, you should have the sub expertise of mid-level Digital and Experiential projects.

Perks

Additional Information

• Great compensation package
• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible time-off
• 16 weeks paid parental leave

Additional Information

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.
dentsu international

Under the direction of the Director of Marketing, and in working in close alignment with Davidoff’s Brand Manager and Omni-Channel Manager, the Creative Producer will strategize and produce cutting-edge video and other digital content for a multitude of business-to-consumer and business-to-business digital platforms. The Creative Producer will also oversee a team of two in-house Creative Specialists and will be a key stakeholder in driving alignment between local and global design teams, working to leverage both pools of resources to enable efficiencies and consistency of output, as well as working with external agency partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties will be assigned.

• Produce, shot and edit cutting-edge digital content for business-to-business CRM platforms and business-to-consumer platforms such as social media and eCommerce. Be familiar with all phases of the production process
• Plan, analyze, and create effective visual solutions that bring to life brand messages across electronic media using video-techniques, animation, color, type, illustration and photography.
• Open to new ideas, influences, and quick to react to changing trends. Monitor and understand competitors within the product category.
• Serve as primary point of contact for marketing, customer experience (CX) and retail team needing access to marketing creative and assets. Responsible for managing content calendar for all requests
• Lead creative team consisting of two direct reports. Inspire team with creative design ideas and solutions, also prioritize projects within the department. Must be able to communicate ideas visually, verbally and in writing.
• Execute the creative requirements for new brand initiatives in close collaboration with the United States Brand team and Global Marketing team in Basel, Switzerland. Support product design, and consumer and commercial development.
• Establish a strong working relationship with the Global Marketing team to ensure effective and efficient deployment of global brand creative execution following brand or initiative guidelines.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal stakeholders or third-party vendors regarding sample creation and procurement of printed material such as point-of-sales and promotional materials.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university desirable
• 5-6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master knowledge of video production and Adobe design suite – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.

Payton Schiff

Overview

NRG is a professional gaming and entertainment company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2015, NRG has embodied competitive esports excellence and the best of gaming culture over the last half-decade. Known for championship teams and innovative gaming lifestyle content, NRG is one of the most-watched organizations in the world on Twitch, YouTube and TikTok. Fueled by the energy of talented individuals, this particular team represents the concentrated ambition to achieve one goal. That goal: to build the ideal esports team for many years to come.

Job Description

NRG is looking for a Creative Producer who can turn a cool idea into reality. Someone who simply makes it happen. We will empower you in every way so you create the next cool idea, fine tune it, own it, execute on it and deliver it to millions of gamers. You will drive the creative and operational process of each project by drumming up the idea, orchestrating and gathering the proper resources, assets and people as you then oversee every step of the way to ensure it’s set up for success. Turning a blank Google Doc and ultimately seeing an incredible live event at the NRG Castle that the #NRGFam would love. This is one of the many things that we know you can accomplish here and why we’ll empower you to do so every day at NRG.

Required Skills

• Extremely strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership traits and also working autonomously to problem solve on your own
• Sharp presentation skills, you can get your point across in a few slides or a Slack DM
• You’re a team player as you’ll be working with other creatives who love sharing ideas too and we aren’t afraid of constructive criticism from each other
• There’ll be long hours, but we work these long hours together, we’re on the same team
• Exceptional networking and relationship building skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and consistent follow up
• Proven success in executing offline and online events, streams and general projects in previous companies or agencies
• Minimum 3 years in previous creative producer, product management, project management, social media, video production and/or live streaming related roles

NRG Esports

Blue Ridge Communications TV-13

Diamond is looking for a passionate and dedicated social media influencer to manage and create social media strategies and plan and execute social media campaigns. You should be able to increase brand awareness and audience engagement across a range of social platforms. 

You will work in close collaboration with the director, artists, and content manager.

Responsibilities

• Analyze campaign performance, objectives, and business goals, and identifying successes and areas for improvement
• Effectively manage campaigns, ensuring on-time delivery to a high standard; communicating with social influencers and 
• Strong presentation and speaking skills

Requirements

• Over 50,000 followers in your community
• Proven work experience within social media
• Ability to deliver creative content ideas
• Familiarity with online marketing strategies and channels
• Proven experience in planning and managing social media and influencer campaigns and strategies is preferred 

Diamond

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.

Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.

News – Photographer Intern

The Knoxville News Sentinel and Knox News are hiring a part-time photojournalism intern. The intern will work about 20 hours per week, with a primary focus on high school football coverage and live events on Fridays and Saturdays. Other news and features opportunities will be available during the week. The intern will have the opportunity to learn from our four-person photography team, but must be comfortable completing assignments independently. Equipment is provided. Please include a resume, a link to your work and three references.

Application Instructions:
Interested and aspiring journalists, please apply here and upload your materials (resume, brief cover letter, work samples link/portfolio, etc.) combined into one single document. **It’s important that these items be combined into a single document attachment/upload (preferably in PDF format). The application only allows one document. Following these steps will ensure that you receive the highest consideration.

Life in Knoxville
Knoxville combines the best of urban and outdoors life in one of the most beautiful settings in America, on the banks of the Tennessee River and in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains. The city is home to the University of Tennessee, which adds even more energy to a dynamic city that hosts internationally recognized chefs, a thriving independent retail scene, world-class outdoors venues, including the renowned urban wilderness, and the elite athletics of the Southeastern Conference. It’s also home to the critically acclaimed Big Ears music festival created by Bonnaroo founder Ashley Capps, who lives here and helps nurture a thriving original music scene that draws artists from across the globe. And the cost of living will blow you away — it’s one of the country’s more affordable urban areas in a state with no income tax.

#content
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Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [email protected].
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VIDEO PRODUCER

Iconic Events Releasing is seeking a video producer to join our team of entertainment industry veterans. Iconic brings live and filmed entertainment of all types to movie theaters as special limited engagement events, so that fans can watch their favorites on the big screen. With events featured in cinemas across the US and internationally, Iconic Events programming includes live pay-per-view sports, music and comedy specials, classic films, award-winning television specials, Broadway productions, family events, and music docs that celebrate diversity. 

As our video producer, you’ll be working on multiple simultaneous projects that span all of those genres – and more – to create all the video assets needed to successfully promote each event cinema release:

Receive video assets from content providers at appropriate specs

Create and edit theatrical trailers and creative social videos

Convert trailer and feature videos to DCP format

Manage delivery of video materials to digital cinema distribution partners

Experience with graphic design or video motion graphics would be a plus. Please provide a portfolio of work along with your application – applications without an attached portfolio or link to a digital portfolio will not be considered.

Iconic Events Releasing is headquartered in Los Angeles. Remote work is a possibility, but availability during Pacific Time Zone business hours is required.

Interested candidates should send inquiries to [email protected]

Iconic Events

About The Company

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com today serves over 10 million customers with the world’s fastest growing crypto app, along with the Crypto.com Visa Card — the world’s largest crypto card program — the Crypto.com Exchange and Crypto.com DeFi Wallet. Recently launched, Crypto.com NFT is the premier platform for collecting and trading NFTs, carefully curated from the worlds of art, design, entertainment and sports.

Crypto.com is built on a solid foundation of security, privacy and compliance and is the first cryptocurrency company in the world to have ISO/IEC 27701:2019, CCSS Level 3, ISO27001:2013 and PCI:DSS 3.2.1, Level 1 compliance, and independently assessed at Tier 4, the highest level for both NIST Cybersecurity and Privacy Frameworks.

With over 2,600 people in offices across the Americas, Europe and Asia, Crypto.com is accelerating the world’s transition to cryptocurrency. Find out more: https://crypto.com



Summary

Crypto.com is seeking an innovative and experienced marketing mind to develop and execute influencer marketing strategies and creative campaigns. The Senior Influencer Marketing Manager will lead the expansion and success of the regional team. Additionally, you will be responsible for building and managing a regional roster, leading negotiations, closing deliverable agreements, and executing retention initiatives. If you are a team player who displays a positive, professional attitude at all times who knows the influencer world then you are the person we are looking for.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute influencer marketing strategies and campaign planning in key markets North America.
• Be in charge of building and managing the regional roster and ensuring the achievement of return on investment and key performance indicators.
• Act as the lead point of contact and PIC for all matters specific to your region.
• Draft and negotiate influencer agreements.
• Utilize analytical tools to track and report on regional branding and conversion performance – Achieving coverage ROI & Acquisition
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on regional results (posts, impressions, conversions)
• Provide regional updates and support the regional team as a whole.
• Liaise with management and the global influencer team in joint initiatives, such as event marketing campaigns, collaborations, targeted promotional campaigns.
• Execute ad hoc initiatives as assigned and be PIC for the regional team
• Be an accountable self-starter and resourceful addition to the influencer team in North America.

Requirements

• Degree holder in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business Administration or related discipline
• At least 3+ years of experience in influencer marketing
• At least 1+ years management experience
• Proven ability to work remotely and excel with limited supervision.
• Demonstrable track record of activating and managing; relationships with influencers, and teams in a rapidly growing industry and brand. e.g. examples of sponsored content, driving business results with influencers, handling and drafting documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of all social media platforms and designated niches, ie. MMA, Gaming, F1, Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, Finance, Technology, Crypto.
• Outstanding project and time management skills
• Expert knowledge of the North America market.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. This role involves liaising with colleagues, influencers, and management across territories. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package – base salary, commissions and bonuses
• Working in a cutting-edge field of Fintech
• Huge responsibilities from Day 1. Be the owner of your own learning curve. The possibilities are limitless and depend on you
• You get to work in a very dynamic environment and be part of an international team

Crypto.com

Experience Level: 5-7 years

Ralph NY is seeking a Senior Digital Producer to join our Production team.

Who is Ralph?

Ralph is an award-winning creative agency with offices in New York, LA, London and Tokyo that are filled with passionate people who work hard to create big ideas that inspire and innovate online. We represent a wide range of clients including Netflix, Apple, Hulu, FX, BET+, Amazon, Starz, Tinder, Facebook, Disney, and more. Check out our website for more background on who we are and what we do. For recent campaigns, check out: Gossip Girl (@gossipgirl), Emily in Paris (@emilyinparis), Tinder (@tinder), What We Do In The Shadows (@shadowsfx), Dickinson (@dickinson) and BET+ (@betplus).

We’re a team of passionate and social creatures who value teamwork and collaboration above all. When we’re in the office, we work in an open-plan environment, enjoy music, humor and aren’t afraid to roll our sleeves up when we’re busy. We follow the same principles working from home and strive for a tight-knit company culture while working remotely.

We expect to return to our new Soho office for hybrid-IRL work in Spring 2022.

What’s the role?



At Ralph you’ll have an opportunity to be involved in every step of a project from R&D to creative brainstorming to deployment. You are a master multitasker with the ability to lead multiple projects, command a team to ensure efficient workflow, and work with other departments to bring creative ideas to life. You have strong writing skills, including a confident command of spelling and grammar. You enjoy working with people and can communicate clearly to keep daily output in step with the larger vision for the campaign. You will manage client relationships, maintaining a strong and friendly relationship during and after the project delivery. You will be working closely with our social, design, and development teams to project manage campaigns and accounts. You will also be tasked with coordinating large-scale video shoots at times and expected to maintain relationships with production crews and contacts.

You will participate in pitch processes and brainstorms for projects that range from social to 360 campaigns to app builds, websites, video projects, live events, and more. You’ll assist with marketing briefs, take charge of special projects, and be involved in every step from R&D to creative brainstorming to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Set the terms, roles, and organization for which an individual account is to run e.g. workflow, process, and account management.
• Aid in the professional and growth development of Junior team members by providing feedback and assigning new responsibilities as they appear
• Lead client communications and collaborate with client team members to acquire assets / information required to perform work
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and participate in client strategy, planning, and concept meetings
• Lead internal team briefs, brainstorms & special projects
• Create Scopes of Work / timelines for review and approval; track budgets and deliverables to ensure work is staying within scope
• Prioritize and delegate tasks to internal teams to achieve client expectations
• Coordinate shoots / large productions and events as needed
• Establish a strong understanding of our client’s product and their positioning in the marketplace

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 5 years’ Project Management or Senior Producer experience at an entertainment agency or network, with ability to command a team for efficient workflow
• Shoot / Production experience at agency or production company. Knowledge of the video production process from storyboarding through final editing
• Positive attitude, excitement to tackle new problems/concepts and learn new things
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a fast-paced environment
• Must be strong at multi-tasking, managing multiple projects, budgeting and scheduling
• Strong writing and organizational skills & professional phone etiquette
• Effectively manage time, hit deadlines, and communicate needs
• Strong attention to detail, including spelling and grammar consistencies
• Understanding of business accounting plus experience with Google Docs/Calendars and standard software such as MS Office

NO RECRUITERS PLEASE!

Ralph

Shoot To Kill NYC is currently seeking a Digital Content Producer with experience in creating episodic, story-driven content for OTT platforms, television, or similar web-based content, to work on an original documentary series rooted in the world of college sports.

We’re looking for a passionate storyteller who is a creative and strategic thinker and can work with our production team(s) and in the post-production process to ensure work is completed on-time, on-budget, and at the highest possible level. Our candidate has a solid skill set in creative storytelling, communicating, and extensive production experience.

This position is remote and will report to the Executive Producer. It is a contract-based opportunity and would start immediately with up to a 1-year contract. Qualified candidates should submit resumes, portfolios with links to relevant work, and references. Candidates who are passionate and knowledgeable about college sports are a huge plus.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Research, write and develop original compelling stories in conjunction with EP
• Establish and manage production crews and resources in multiple markets in parallel
• Track and manage budget and expenses throughout the production process
• Facilitate outreach and communication with 3rd parties in connection to archival media materials while holding thorough knowledge of all media, created internally or retrieved via 3rd parties
• Work with post-producer to organize and catalog all media captured and received
• Support Executive Producer and creative team, during pitch, development, and production
• Communicate with our internal and client teams effectively to ensure expectations are set and all deliverables are met on schedule
• Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness to meet project milestones, internal team needs, client expectations, and feedback
• Provide clear and concise written and verbal communications providing details required for both the post-production team and end client
• Collaborate on the creative direction through post-production, giving notes on outlines, scripts, and cuts
• Manage client expectations while tracking client feedback closely for the team

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of demonstrated work experience within a production agency or client-facing organization 
• Proven experience in the development and creation of original series
• Extensive experience leading productions from start to finish including staffing, scheduling, and budgeting
• Possess a strong creative perspective with a deep understanding of production and post-production processes
• Must be able to manage client expectations and feedback, while staying on schedule
• Follow legal requirements and guidelines set forth by the client for productions
• Strong decision-making skills for the moment, and the bigger picture
• Ability to manage and balance multiple ongoing productions at once
• Ability to work independently, remotely, but also collaborate within a virtual team environment
• Ability to track and share internal feedback, client feedback, and communications

Additional Details:

• Contractor position up to 1yr
• Salary $75k-$90k range
• This is a remote position
• We welcome qualified candidates from cities/time zones outside of NYC, but please note in terms of remote work: both the production company and the end client will be operating on EST hours. If candidates are fully remote they must be able and willing to work within EST hours
• Some travel will be required during production (TBD pending Covid safety)
• Please include details or notes regarding your reels and portfolio vs just sending links

Shoot To Kill NYC