Job Posts 11/14/08

Junior Associate (Entry-Level Role)
Mediavest
New York, NY

Description:
Entry-level position primarily responsible for gathering and organizing information required for communication plan development and stewardship in support of the team. Position requires proficiency in math, strong analytical skills, attention to detail as well as creativity and an overall interest in and understanding of consumer behavior. This level is also required to participate in and excel at the Connections College entry-level training program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Degree or concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration or communications preferred but not required
• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to work within a team, handle multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines
• Detail oriented
• Demonstrable organizational skills
• Proficiency at MS Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

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Media Planner
Mediavest
New York, NY

Description:
The role of the Media Planner is to be the day-to-day steward on media issues for assigned brands, including accurate budget control and flow of media activity. The Media Planner is required to develop and maintain a strong knowledge of their clients’ business and apply their media understanding accordingly to help deliver against the clients’ needs/objectives. The Media Planner will work closely with the ASMD in the development and communication of all media recommendations. The Media Planner is also responsible for management, oversight and priority setting for Assistant Media Planner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• A minimum of one year of media experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize projects for self and Assistant Planner(s)
• Ability to accurately apply principles of media math
• Demonstrate leadership ability
• Demonstrates initiative/”hunger”
• Collaborative approach/attitude

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Executive Assistant to SVP
MTV Networks
New York, NY

Description:

• Provide administrative support for senior television network executive
• Act as the hub of the SVP's office and overall department - building strong relationships across the channel and MTVN as well as with external parties.
• Phone work includes coordinating conference calls, maintaining a phone sheet and setting up meetings and appointments
• Organization of office and all materials incoming and outgoing
• Coordinate travel arrangements & expense reports
• Ad-hoc projects as assigned by supervisor - may include screening content, online research, trade-reading
• Provide backup support to various groups within the department (Program, Promo or Digital scheduling) as appropriate

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, 1-2 years business experience preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational & writing skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• Candidate should be detail-oriented and a multi-tasker
• A strong interest in television programming or acquisitions a plus
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook (E-mail and calendar)
• Able to perform efficiently & professionally under stress and deadlines

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