Archive for February, 2008

George Site swings into NYTimes

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

“The 21st-century George and his show are being promoted on their own Web site (georgeofthejungle.tv), where visitors can watch clips, listen to the theme song and retrieve digital trinkets like wallpapers, buddy icons, screen savers and downloadable desktop mascots. The George-centric Web site, created by Special Ops Media in New York, is in addition to material on the Web site of Cartoon Network.” – Stuart Elliott, New York Times

 Article: link

Senior Online Media Planner Position Available

Friday, February 8th, 2008

The Media Department in Manhattan is looking for new media individuals to join our team.

Job Description
*Lead his/her part of the Company’s online media team in conducting market research (MRI, @plan, AdRelevance, CMR)
*Drawing implications for planning, and devising an appropriate online media strategy
*Assume full responsibility for coordinating the execution of online media buys
*Secure the most competitive rates and placements
*Identify unique promotional/sponsorship opportunities
*Manage overall campaign delivery
*Coordinate the organization of all creative spec data, and delivery management/production team schedules
*QA all creative/ad placements, and resolve problems as there are identified
*Oversee the compilation of delivery reports and rectify any under/over delivery issues
*Coordinate campaign interim and final client reporting.
*Maintain high-level external relationships with clients, publishers, vendors, agencies and industry associations
*May be called upon to represent the Company at relevant tradeshows & conferences
*Participate in new business development activities
*Mentor and manage Assistant Media Planners and Media Planners
*Assist in the creation of Agency POVs on relevant and timely industry topics

Experience: Minimum 2 years of Online Media Planning and Buying experience. 3+ years preferred.

General Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors Degree (required).
Required Skills: Self-motivated and highly organized. Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and time management skills. Experience building, managing, and maintaining client relationships.
Location: This position is New York based. Some regional & national travel required.

Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 401k, Dental, Health
Job Duration: Full Time
Job Location: New York, New York USA

Contact:
If you are looking to shine creatively in a fun, but fast-paced environment then you could be the perfect candidate. This is a great opportunity to learn the world of creative advertising and to move up within a rapidly growing company. Please send a link to your online portfolio or samples of your work and your resume to emily@specialopsmedia.com, no phone calls or faxes will be accepted.