Career Opportunities November 2008
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Hakim Bangash
Nov 15, 2008, 12:51:01 PM11/15/08
to CBS-Med...@googlegroups.com, Kim Bangash
Hello Group,
Massive lay-off announcements are coming rapid fire almost every hour. Massive global dislocation and deep recession. What's next, cancelling Dexter?
Well, could be worse - you could be facing Sumner Redstone-level margin calls.
As usual, please feel free to contact the firms directly or reply to this e-mail with any questions.
Regards,
Kim Bangash
Media & Entertainment Group
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Big Tent Director of Biz Dev San Fran, CA
- Octane Records Manager of Finance and Operations NYC
- Kaboose Director of Biz Dev NYC
- Kaboose Sr Mgr Publisher Dev NYC
- VP Online Marketing San Mateo, CA
- VP Digital Entertainment NYC
- Pontiflex Director of Strategic Accts NYC
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
BIG TENT
Title: Director (Group) Business Development
Hiring firm: Big Tent
Location: San Francisco, CA
Date sent: 10/27/2008 4:13:06 PM
Email resume to: her...@gmail.com
Hiring firm: Big Tent
Location: San Francisco, CA
Date sent: 10/27/2008 4:13:06 PM
Email resume to: her...@gmail.com
We are well funded startup having top tier VC firms supporting us. Big Tent is
realizing growth of over 15% per month in user traffic. We are a platform of choice
for social networking groups and currently have several alumni, community, and PTA
groups joining using our technology. We are seeking a premier business development
professional who is highly skilled in having groups join social networking platforms.
Big Tent provides a free, secure online platform for community groups. From parents
clubs, to alumni associations and neighborhood groups, we're where trusted groups
connect online. Group leaders are free to lead and inspire while Big Tent takes
care of group administration such as member registration, payment processing and
task delegation. Group members enjoy a one-stop-shop for their groups' discussions,
calendars, events, and photos.
realizing growth of over 15% per month in user traffic. We are a platform of choice
for social networking groups and currently have several alumni, community, and PTA
groups joining using our technology. We are seeking a premier business development
professional who is highly skilled in having groups join social networking platforms.
Big Tent provides a free, secure online platform for community groups. From parents
clubs, to alumni associations and neighborhood groups, we're where trusted groups
connect online. Group leaders are free to lead and inspire while Big Tent takes
care of group administration such as member registration, payment processing and
task delegation. Group members enjoy a one-stop-shop for their groups' discussions,
calendars, events, and photos.
Job description:
You will also be responsible for driving nation-wide awareness through public relations,
new media and marketing programs such as conferences and contests. The focus of
this position is to attract new groups to BigTent, both in a direct and indirect way.
new media and marketing programs such as conferences and contests. The focus of
this position is to attract new groups to BigTent, both in a direct and indirect way.
Director Business (Groups) Development- experience in web 2.0 or social networking
- 5+ years of experience in core business development with emphasis on web 2.0
or social networking group user acquisitions
- Superb track record of prospecting, negotiation, and closing business development
with groups is highly desired
- Experience is the development of strategic partnerships, strategic alliances,
and user acquisition methodologies
- Ability to form relationships that have developed into groups that utilized web
site platforms are essential.
- 5+ years of experience in core business development with emphasis on web 2.0
or social networking group user acquisitions
- Superb track record of prospecting, negotiation, and closing business development
with groups is highly desired
- Experience is the development of strategic partnerships, strategic alliances,
and user acquisition methodologies
- Ability to form relationships that have developed into groups that utilized web
site platforms are essential.
Big Tents is a well funded firm who is growing its user base in excess of 15% on
a monthly basis. We have a top flight management team and a very satisfied user
base. We are looking for individuals who truly want to make a difference int he
industry and have fun doing it.
a monthly basis. We have a top flight management team and a very satisfied user
base. We are looking for individuals who truly want to make a difference int he
industry and have fun doing it.
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OCTANE RECORDS
Subject: Job Opening for Manager of Finance and Operations
Major Record Label seeks a Financial and business development manager to support the Head of Operations and General Manager. Ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. This is a great role for someone who loves finance and business development and wants to work in an entrepreneurial and creative environment!
Responsibilities include:
- Handling budgets
- Analysis of investments and budgets
- Create models to analyze day to day expenditures
- Assist with day to day operations - collecting invoices, liaising with vendors, etc
- - Working with artists
- Work with the GM on business development projects to examine new business opportunities for the company and its artists
- Additional ad-hoc projects as requested
Requirements:
- Analysis of investments and budgets
- Create models to analyze day to day expenditures
- Assist with day to day operations - collecting invoices, liaising with vendors, etc
- - Working with artists
- Work with the GM on business development projects to examine new business opportunities for the company and its artists
- Additional ad-hoc projects as requested
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree with concentration in finance preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel- Pivot Tables & Modeling
- Minimum of 1 year's experience working in a financial institution or finance related job
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Self starter and forward thinking
- Knowledge of the MS Office Suite
- Proactive and detail oriented
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel- Pivot Tables & Modeling
- Minimum of 1 year's experience working in a financial institution or finance related job
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Self starter and forward thinking
- Knowledge of the MS Office Suite
- Proactive and detail oriented
Contact Yu-Ting Lin Y...@amoctone.com
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Kaboose was founded in 1999 and is now one of the largest family-focused online media companies in the world with a leading position in three of the largest English-speaking markets in the world - the U.S., the U.K. and Canada. From pregnancy to parenting, birthday parties to scrapbooking and entertainment to education, Kaboose has the content and applications to help parents plan and share their family life. Kaboose owns some of the world's leading online properties targeting families, including Kaboose.com, Bounty.com, BabyZone.com, ParentZone.com, AmazingMoms.com, BirthdayInABox.com, BubbleShare.com, Funschool.com, and Zeeks.com, and helps the world's leading brands reach this highly coveted audience.
Kaboose trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "KAB"
Why Kaboose?
- Be a player in building the largest independent network of family media properties with a global footprint. Did you know that mothers in the U.S. are responsible for $2.1 trillion in annual spend and control 85% of household spending? (Source: BSM Media)
- Accelerate your professional growth by gathering a broad scope of deal experience and building a wide range of industry relationships.
- Work in an entrepreneurial environment that is fun, rapidly growing, creative, dynamic and gratifying.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
Apply in confidence to: jo...@kaboose.com
Director, Business Development
The Role:
In the role of Director, Business Development you will identify and negotiate strategic partnerships to grow the reach, engagement and monetization of Kaboose's web properties. The position reports to the VP of Business Development and is located in NYC's Silicon Alley.
Responsibilities
- Advise internal business constituents (Marketing, Sales, Ad Operations, Product, Editorial) on selection of strategic partners.
- Perform competitive analysis and valuation of potential business opportunities and projects.
- Engage partners in deal discussions, work with Finance and Legal to structure and negotiate contract terms, and execute deals to help Kaboose business units achieve both long and short term goals.
- Review key, relevant industry trends, models and metrics to identify growth opportunities and acquisition targets to enhance Kaboose's businesses.
- Attain assigned target business development and revenue based goals.
- Drive preparation of materials (and supporting analyses) required to assist in making strategic and business related decisions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Internet-savvy, deep knowledge of the various online media business models across the industry.
- 3-4 years in new media business development preferred. Relevant experience in consulting, investment banking, M&A, private equity or corporate development acceptable.
- Strong oral, written and communication skills with the ability to interact cross-functionally and at all organizational levels.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision in order to guide, coordinate and facilitate activities across groups.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and flexibility to work in fast-paced environment with highly collaborative approach.
- Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Demonstrated quantitative, financial analysis and modeling skills with attention to detail.
- BA from top-tier university, MBA or equivalent degree is a preferred asset.
Senior Manager, Publisher Development (Kaboose Family Publisher Community)
The Role:
In the role of Senior Manager, Publisher Development you will be identifying and establishing relationships with the right publishers for the Kaboose Family Publisher Community. This means the select sites that are dedicated to serving the needs of moms and attract high quality audiences. This position reports to the VP of Kaboose's Family Publisher Community and is located in NYC's Silicon Alley.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively communicating the value proposition of joining the Community to sign up target partner sites.
- Develop and manage an organized, robust and current pipeline of opportunities to attain assigned business and revenue based objectives.
- Evaluate and provide publisher related feedback to assist in building out the Family Publisher Community.
- Represent Kaboose in the marketplace and at industry events.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum 3 years online advertising sales or account development experience (for an ad network, technology company, agency or large branded publisher).
- Solid understanding of online advertising, internet metrics, the marketing/advertising campaign process, and campaign targeting and optimization.
- Superior skills in partnership development including prospecting, negotiating, and the ability to structure mutually beneficial relationships.
- Excellent communicator with a commitment to following-through.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and flexibility to work in fast-paced environment with highly collaborative approach.
- Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
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VP Online Marketing San Mateo, CA
Title: VP of Online Marketing
Hiring firm: confidential
Location: San Mateo, CA
Date sent: 10/28/2008 12:08:06 PM
Email resume to: ge...@vantagepartners.net
Hiring firm: confidential
Location: San Mateo, CA
Date sent: 10/28/2008 12:08:06 PM
Email resume to: ge...@vantagepartners.net
Company description:
Our client is the fastest growing open source platform for small business and boasts
a rapidly growing, vibrant community. More than 9,000 companies are currently using
The Gateway Platform, the world's first commercial-grade open source solution for
Spam Blocking, Network Security, Remote Access and soon to offer Backup, Email and
Voice. The company provides a free and better alternative to costly, inflexible
proprietary appliances. The company's platform is currently being used in thousands
of businesses in a variety of industries, including financial services, real estate,
education, bio-science, and professional services.
a rapidly growing, vibrant community. More than 9,000 companies are currently using
The Gateway Platform, the world's first commercial-grade open source solution for
Spam Blocking, Network Security, Remote Access and soon to offer Backup, Email and
Voice. The company provides a free and better alternative to costly, inflexible
proprietary appliances. The company's platform is currently being used in thousands
of businesses in a variety of industries, including financial services, real estate,
education, bio-science, and professional services.
The company provides a fun, fast-paced and collaborative environment. The company
culture encourages personal creativity, innovation and thinking outside the box.
Everyone is a key player and integral to their success. Based in San Mateo, California,
Untangle is a Series B venture backed company funded by CMEA Ventures and Rustic
Canyon Partners.
culture encourages personal creativity, innovation and thinking outside the box.
Everyone is a key player and integral to their success. Based in San Mateo, California,
Untangle is a Series B venture backed company funded by CMEA Ventures and Rustic
Canyon Partners.
Job description:
The Vice President Online Marketing is a brand new position and reports into the
CEO. The primary responsibilities will be to envision, build and execute winning
marketing and sales strategies for the company's products and services via the
web. This executive will work very closely with the CEO and as a key member of
the executive team, and will be the main driver of the overall online presence.
The Vice President Online Marketing is a brand new position and reports into the
CEO. The primary responsibilities will be to envision, build and execute winning
marketing and sales strategies for the company's products and services via the
web. This executive will work very closely with the CEO and as a key member of
the executive team, and will be the main driver of the overall online presence.
o An innovative, driven e-commerce executive with demonstrated recent, relevant
success in similar roles.
o A minimum of 10+ years experience in web strategy and e-commerce management; in
addition to other related marketing, direct marketing or sales experience.
o Success in online businesses that sell and market to Consumers, Small Business,
or other volume markets.
o Creative leadership capabilities to drive a world-class e-commerce site that produces
high-growth results.
o Deep pedigree and proven track record of managing and growing online subscription-based
services.
o Passionate about E-Commerce, Web 2.0 and building volume businesses in under served
markets.
o Success in at least one venture backed start-up in an executive role.
o Ability to architect and implement an overarching e-commerce strategy and store
that supports the company's growth objectives
o International experience is strongly desired.
o Success presenting to and working effectively with a venture-backed company board
of directors
o Superior abilities in presenting and evangelizing to audiences of all sizes, from
one on one to large groups.
o Adept at business and financial management, ideally has run a P & L
o A proven leader, adept at being a player/coach of small efficient teams.
o Evolve the company's overall web persona to be a more action-oriented, leading
edge user experience driving increased interactivity via their Forums (already quite
active), downloads, conversions and procurement of additional modules.
o Develop a system of web-metrics reports that give the management team insight
into all aspects of the e-commerce business and the best mechanisms to drive growth.
o Develop comprehensive, multi-channel strategies for growing online sales, domestically
and internationally.
o Employ Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to grow
the e-commerce business.
o Create streamlined method to quickly integrate a wide variety of subscription-based
products into the e-commerce store.
o Drive growth for new traffic, active users, subscribers and conversions through
innovative and compelling initiatives, promotions and campaigns.
o Identify and implement growth strategies and establish awareness building programs
that will ensure growth for the e-commerce business.
o Abilities Analyze web-usage trends to constantly understand and improve customer
experience and increase free user base as well as sales conversion rates
o Remain up-to-date on emerging e-commerce trends and technologies and implement
those that will continue to drive growth
success in similar roles.
o A minimum of 10+ years experience in web strategy and e-commerce management; in
addition to other related marketing, direct marketing or sales experience.
o Success in online businesses that sell and market to Consumers, Small Business,
or other volume markets.
o Creative leadership capabilities to drive a world-class e-commerce site that produces
high-growth results.
o Deep pedigree and proven track record of managing and growing online subscription-based
services.
o Passionate about E-Commerce, Web 2.0 and building volume businesses in under served
markets.
o Success in at least one venture backed start-up in an executive role.
o Ability to architect and implement an overarching e-commerce strategy and store
that supports the company's growth objectives
o International experience is strongly desired.
o Success presenting to and working effectively with a venture-backed company board
of directors
o Superior abilities in presenting and evangelizing to audiences of all sizes, from
one on one to large groups.
o Adept at business and financial management, ideally has run a P & L
o A proven leader, adept at being a player/coach of small efficient teams.
o Evolve the company's overall web persona to be a more action-oriented, leading
edge user experience driving increased interactivity via their Forums (already quite
active), downloads, conversions and procurement of additional modules.
o Develop a system of web-metrics reports that give the management team insight
into all aspects of the e-commerce business and the best mechanisms to drive growth.
o Develop comprehensive, multi-channel strategies for growing online sales, domestically
and internationally.
o Employ Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to grow
the e-commerce business.
o Create streamlined method to quickly integrate a wide variety of subscription-based
products into the e-commerce store.
o Drive growth for new traffic, active users, subscribers and conversions through
innovative and compelling initiatives, promotions and campaigns.
o Identify and implement growth strategies and establish awareness building programs
that will ensure growth for the e-commerce business.
o Abilities Analyze web-usage trends to constantly understand and improve customer
experience and increase free user base as well as sales conversion rates
o Remain up-to-date on emerging e-commerce trends and technologies and implement
those that will continue to drive growth
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Vice President, Digital Entertainment - New York City
Leading home entertainment company (DVD's and Digital Downloads). Diverse product line includes general interest programming, sports, television, children's entertainment, documentaries and more.
P&L responsibility for running and growing this highly successful digital division:
* General business strategies, policies and procedures
* Growth strategies
* P&L's, budgets, forecasting, analysis
* Marketing
-- Digital marketing for ALL product lines
-- ALL marketing for documentaries – digital as well as retail and special markets
* Business Development
* Partnership Development
* Client Management
* Staff Management
The company has its own proprietary video labels and distributes for other entertainment companies. Manage, develop and expand relationships with digital download retailers. Expand digital distribution business bringing in new distribution clients. Manage all client/partnership relationships. Develop marketing strategies and oversee marketing and public relations teams in implementation, ensuring all titles get maximum exposure.
Requires 10+ years marketing, management and business development experience, most recently within digital entertainment. Must also be experienced in planning budgets and performing forecasting and analysis.
Please feel free to call or email me, or share this information with anyone you find appropriate.
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Director of Strategic Accounts - Lead Generation
Pontiflex is a portfolio company of ours that's been gowing very rapidly even in this poor economy. If you or someone you know would be a good fit for this role please get in touch with me and I would be glad to make an introduction to the company. Thanks!
--Brian Hirsch
Company: Pontiflex.com
Job Title: Director of Strategic Accounts - Lead Generation Expert
Company Description: Pontiflex is the first open and transparent cost per lead (CPL) market. Pontiflex offers publishers, advertisers and agencies a single point of connection for CPL media buying, management and optimization.
Job Title: Director of Strategic Accounts - Lead Generation Expert
Company Description: Pontiflex is the first open and transparent cost per lead (CPL) market. Pontiflex offers publishers, advertisers and agencies a single point of connection for CPL media buying, management and optimization.
Advertisers use Pontiflex to generate marketing leads for their newsletters, direct marketing campaigns, member loyalty programs and vendor-specific sales efforts. Pontiflex is proudly backed by New Atlantic Ventures and Greenhill SAVP
Job Description: Pontiflex is looking for a senior level sales executive that understands the B2C lead generation market and the importance of building community for a large consumer brand. The ideal candidate will have direct contacts at Fortune 500 type companies in the CPG, Pharmecutical, Travel & Retail verticals as well as top online agencies.
Job Description: Pontiflex is looking for a senior level sales executive that understands the B2C lead generation market and the importance of building community for a large consumer brand. The ideal candidate will have direct contacts at Fortune 500 type companies in the CPG, Pharmecutical, Travel & Retail verticals as well as top online agencies.
This role offers an early stage startup opportunity with the chance to expand and grow within the company.
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