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Google India - Vertical Head, Media & Entertainment

Google has become a leader in the Media and Entertainment space by developing effective products and services targeted at entertainment marketers and consumers. Google is now searching for a Vertical Head, Media & Entertainment.

As a Google Vertical Head you will lead the development of the business within the media and entertainment industry and the cross functional team dedicated to it. Working in Google's Direct Sales Organization, you will have the opportunity to use your comprehensive industry knowledge and contacts to develop prospects and grow revenue for Google's advertising products.

For more information or to send resumes, please contact Hema Malladi at hbindu@google.com.

ABC TV Digital Group - Manager of Digital Strategy Research

Responsibilities include: Conduct research to gauge consumers' reaction to ABC digital platforms and content; develop best practice methodologies to provide marketing insight to various divisions; ensure consumer and brand insights are communicated to stakeholders; coordinate primary market research efforts around emerging content platforms throughout the Disney-ABC Television Group; design, execute, analyze and present research findings; specific research would include ongoing testing of pricing, platform usability, short and long-form content, and advertising & promotion effectiveness; devise and implement longitudinal research plan around digital consumer segments as they relate to content preferences. .

The Manager is responsible for primary research in support of digital media platforms for the ABC TV Network division. In addition, the Manager will be responsible for strategic research on trends in new media, and provide actionable recommendations to management. Responsibilities include, but not limited to conduct research to gauge consumers' reaction to ABC digital platforms and content; develop best practice methodologies to provide marketing insight to various divisions; ensure consumer and brand insights are communicated to stakeholders; coordinate primary market research efforts around emerging content platforms throughout the Disney-ABC Television Group; design, execute, analyze and present research findings.

For more information and to send resumes, please contact Amul Shah at Amul.D.Shah@abc.com. The position will report directly Amul, Director of Digital Strategy Research..

Soompi.com - Online Advertising Sales Manager

SOOMPI.com is a fast growing, young and fresh online community for Asian-Americans. Originally an Asian pop entertainment site, SOOMPI has grown to become one of the largest sites for Asian-Americans with over 25 million page views a month and a quarter million members..

Soompi.com seeks an Online Advertising Sales Manager. You can live where ever you want - we are a company with people in Irvine, San Francisco and New York.

You will get first crack at an untapped market, armed with recent data which reflects the growing consumer power of Asian-Americans (an increasingly visible and influential demographic). You will be the first ad sales hire, so you will be responsible for setting up good internal systems and have tons of autonomy. We are looking for a go-getter that is comfortable with and has experience in building a sales force from the ground level.

What would you do? Included but not limited to are: Identify and initiate contact with advertising prospects through cold calls and in person presentations; responsible for prospecting valid leads and logging clients into contact management system; prepare sales presentation materials that show SOOMPI's ability to meet advertiser's goals; analyze advertiser needs; help develop effective sales proposals; negotiate deals; and ensure successful delivery of advertising campaigns;

Please send your resume, cover letter and salary history to ads@soompi.com..

The New York Times - Digital Ad Coordinator. NYC

The Coordinator's main responsibility is to create digital media plans that support NYT clients' business objectives. The Digital Ad Coordinator acts as a partner in the sales process by working closely with Account Managers and Sales Development Managers to create media plans that makes sense for each advertiser. The Coordinator also works closely with the Product Marketing Managers on supporting new digital products and with the Digital Production Managers to incorporate post-sale learnings into renewal plans..

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: The primary responsibility for this position will be focused on Media Planning whose responsibilities and key accountabilities include but are not limited to Working with the Sales Development Manager and Account Managers, develop client-focused media plans and help identify new, strategic approaches to digital media plans and determine the products and types of packages that would be appropriate for each client. Be able to clearly articulate the plan's strategy within a word document that explains the buy rationale.

For more information and to send resumes, contact Sangita Patel at the NY Times at sangita.patel@nytimes.com.

Vice President – Sales (Consumer Packaged Foods), CT - TastyBite

This Company is a leading, US based international food company that is manufacturing & marketing their brand of natural, ready-to-eat packaged foods for the retail and institutional markets in the US and abroad..

The candidate will be responsible for all sales in the US, both retail and institutional and lead a team of professionals. The company is in the growth mode and needs someone hands-on and motivated to drive the sales management function.

The ideal candidate would be a college graduate. MBA preferred with 10-15 years experience in packaged good sales via grocery and speciality retail outlets with excellent contacts/network in the industry. He/She should be heading sales of a medium-sized company or a region for a large company. Experience in sales to outlets like Whole Foods, Costco, Trader Joe’s as well as national and large regional grocery chains is preferred. Experience in sales of natural foods will be an advantage.

Looking for a leader with a global perspective as well as hands-on execution. A successful track record in sales of packaged foods is essential.

Interested candidates please send your resume in Word format to: shilpa@shilputsi.com.

Sr. Research Ad Sales Analyst - CBS Television Station Digital Media - CBS Corporation

The position provides an opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of research (primary, third party syndicated, secondary) and interact with the national & local advertising sales team by providing relevant research data to the team..

Key responsibilities include: working closely with ad sales to support them with insightful research & analysis; being a strategic thinker and consistenly looking for ways to identify new business opportunities; be experienced in translating research data into targeted and strategic category sales presentations; ability to train salespeople on media research methodologies and applications.

Requirements include 1-2 years experience in a media research department at a publisher or agency. Experience working with all major syndicated research tools (e.g., ComScore, Nielsen/NetRatings, Omniture); strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; Ability to extract and analyze data; quick learner; team-oriented; well-organized strong verbal and written skills.

Please send resumes & cover letters to dmg.recruitment@cbs.com or Latha Sarathy at lsarathy@cbs.com.

Ad Planning Business Analyst (ID#1000314) - The New York Times - The New York Times Company

This analyst will assist the Ad Planning group in managing reporting needs. Will manage the constantly-changing category advertiser lists (and the database mapping required), as well as help produce quarterly reports for the advertising teams. Includes significant data manipulation and recording.

Position requires a very process-oriented person with excellent Excel skills and ability to pay attention to details. Numbers-driven, strong communication and project-management skills. Familiar with database matching. Ability to meet deadlines and to maintain confidentiality.

Recent MBA with a year’s experience welcome to apply. Interest in media helpful.

Please apply to www.nytco.com. [Click on “Careers”, “Search All Openings”, then “Advanced Search Tips” and refer to the Job Opening ID numbers above.] Or contact Susan Harvey directly at susan.harvey@nytimes.com.

Ad Planning Strategy Analyst (ID#1000301) - The New York Times - The New York Times Company

The Strategy Analyst will assist the Ad Planning group in regular reporting work, including quarterly earnings calls; quarterly advertising initiative updates; and internal questions regarding competitive performance.

Must have solid Excel skills, and, ideally, some basic background in strategic approaches to business. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analysis skills. Advanced presentation skills with ability to report results to senior management. Must be able to maintain confidential data and handle sensitive situations..

Recent MBA with a year’s experience welcome to apply. Interest in media helpful.

Please apply to www.nytco.com. [Click on “Careers”, “Search All Openings”, then “Advanced Search Tips” and refer to the Job Opening ID number above.] Or contact Susan Harvey directly at susan.harvey@nytimes.com.