Sunday, June 19, 2011

Interface Design Intern in Austin, TX

Phunware is looking for an awesome interface design intern in Austin to join our rockstar creative and engineering team. We have created over 50+ mobile applications and have been featured on Apple television commercials, received multiple Webby Awards and recognition from CNN/TIME, Business Week, Fox News, CableFAX and more.

We love a challenge and want to build the coolest digital experiences ever.

We want a teammate who values pixel-perfect design, snappy UI and beautiful user experiences.

Our ideal candidate has a design background, but most of all we are interested in your skills and personality.
Qualifications: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
Familiarity with Interface Design
Experience with Wireframing/Concepting
Awesome Creative Skills
Pixel Pushing Master
Great Personality
Passionate and Driven
Love of UI/UX
Has used an Apple iOS or Google Android Product

For more information and instructions to apply go to CareerSource Job ID: 8262. The deadline is July 15, 2011.

Deal Operations Associate Position

Tippr is the leading provider of white-label technology and services for group buying with our PoweredByTippr™ offering. We are also operator of one of the largest consumer group buying websites, Tippr.com, which guarantees consumers the best local deals by offering discounts of 50 to 90 percent at local restaurants, spas, theaters and more. PoweredByTippr™ offers a full complement of services required to operate a group buying service, and proven expertise garnered by operating our own top-name group buying site.

We are currently looking for a Deal Operations Associate. Deal Operations Associates are responsible for the administrative management of client accounts. This involves handling the deal operations for a range of our publishers on the PoweredByTippr™ platform. We are looking for someone with the following assets:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficient in Word, Excel and other standard applications
Detail Oriented
Proactive, self starter
Good communicator
Basic technical background and web savvy with understanding of social media networks.
Strong understanding of and commitment to customer support and client success.
College degree

Please email your resume and cover letter to Lacey Garner, the Technical Recruiter Tippr (lacy.staffing@gmail.com)

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Great Volunteer Opportunity with Austin Ad Fed!

Austin Ad Fed is seeking out volunteers for the Hispanic Marketing Symposium on Tuesday, May 10th at the Four Seasons from 11am-2pm. Great networking opportunity and an amazing way to learn more about the hispanic market in advertising! If interested, please contact Elizabeth at elizabeth.abrahamsen@gmail.com

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Starcom Worldwide- Media Associate Position


Please view the job posting on Career Source (7950) : https://www.myinterfase.com/utccs/job.aspx. You can also view it on the Starcom website:

http://starcomworldwide.com/careers/jobs.ph


Timeline:
  • Application deadline 4/5 - Apply online no later than midnight on the 5th. You can find the online application here:
  • Phone Screen for Qualified candidates 4/5-4/8
  • Information session on 4/14
  • Starcom Hosted Happy Hour (Location TBD)
  • Interviews on 4/15
  • Thursday, February 24, 2011

    The Austin Ad Fed “Student of the Semester"

    Deadline: April 1, 2011

    The Austin Ad Fed “Student of the Semester” is designed to recognize and promote academically talented students from advertising-related disciplines. The winner will receive a one-year membership to AD2/Austin Advertising Federation and have their work posted on the Austin Ad Fed website for professionals to view. Please see attachment for application.

    The Betty Riehl Excellence in Service Award

    Deadline: March 11,2011

    The American Advertising Federation board of directors established the Betty Riehl Excellence in Service Award in 1997 to recognize and honor employees of AAF member clubs, federations, districts and the national AAF. Nominees for the Betty Riehl Excellence in Service Award should exhibit similar qualities of devotion to duty and member service as were reflected in the career of Betty Riehl. Nominees should also have demonstrated exceptional leadership or participation in one or more AAF national or district activities.For more details on the scholarship, please click her

    The Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award

    Deadline: March 11, 2011

    The Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award was established by the American Advertising Federation board of directors in 1994 to recognize distinguished individuals for their service to advertising through volunteer work with the AAF. Nominees for the Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award must have contributed significantly as a volunteer to the advancement of advertising at the national level. Part of that contribution must have been through an AAF local, district or national affiliate or under the aegis of the AAF nationally. For more details on the scholarship, please click here

    Media Alliance of Houston Scholarship

    Deadline: March 5, 2011

    Each Year MAH awards scholarships and internships to outstanding College Juniors and Seniors, both men and women, interested in pursuing a career in media. In the past, up to $10,000 in scholarship money has gone out to ambitious Juniors and Seniors interested in taking the next step toward a career in media. Funds are available for the Fall 2011 semester!Students awarded a MAH scholarship will also be assisted in finding an internship with leading local advertising agencies, television and radio station, and/or production companies in various departments. Please visit here for more details on how to apply.

    Advertising Education Of Houston Foundation Scholarship

    Deadline: ASAP

    The AAF-Houston through the Advertising Education Foundation of Houston (AEFH), awards scholarships to college students pursuing under-graduate or post-graduate degrees in advertising, communications, journalism, radio/TV, commercial art, interactive marketing, public relations or related fields. Scholarship preference is given to those students who indicate a desire to join Houston-area communications or integrated marketing firms after graduation. Please visit the AAF-Houston website to apply.

    Academic Achievement Scholarship AAF 10th District

    Deadline: March 15, 2011

    The AAF Tenth District Academic Achievement Scholarship is designed to recognize, promote and encourage academically talented students of advertising-related disciplines. Two $2500 scholarships will be awarded. Please see the attached document to appl

    J. J. "JAKE" PICKLE CITIZENSHIP AWARD

    Deadline: February 25, 2011

    The Pickle Award is presented annually to a student at UT Austin whose cumulative, notable contributions to UT campus life best exemplify the high standards of leadership and service that were the hallmarks of the life and career of Congressman J. J. "Jake" Pickle. The endowed award was created in 1999 by the University Unions Advisory Council. The Pickle Award recipient will receive a $4000 check, a certificate, and an autographed copy of Congressman Pickle¹s autobiography, JAKE. The Pal award recipient will receive a $1000 check and a certificate

    PAL—MAKE A DIFFERENCE AWARD

    Deadline: February 25, 2011

    The Pal Award recognizes a student whose significant, individual program or initiative makes a difference to UT campus life or to the broader community. Examples include organizing a successful voter registration drive, coordinating an event that benefits the campus community, or launching a safety awareness campaign.

    Join the Austin Advertising Federation/ AD2ATX!


    Become an Austin Advertising Federation member and take part in the local ad industry while receiving great discounts to events and access to exclusive scholarship and award opportunties. As a TAG member, the discounted membership is $20 per year and also includes membership to AD2ATX, which is an affiliate of the Austin Ad Fed. AD2ATX is a community of advertising professionals, students, and enthusiasts ages 32 and under looking to progress their careers, share their knowledge, and have a good time while meeting new people in the industry. For more information or to become a member please clickhere.

    Projects for Underserved Communities (PUC) Marketing Contest

    Deadline: Wednesday, March 15, 2011

    Projects for Underserved Communities(PUC) is an innovative new project-based learning curriculum designed to provide UT students the opportunity to collaborate with communities abroad and apply their knowledge and skills to the solution of a real-world problem. This course allows engineering and social work students to work on international projects that directly benefit underserved communities. PUC is hosting a Marketing Contest to create a new brand name for the project-based group. If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please see the attached document and email your ideas to Kristin

    Tribal DDB San Francisco- Various Job Positions

    Tribal DDB is an Advertising Age A-List Agency that is headquartered in New York and includes 56 offices spanning 38 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific region. Tribal DDB was also the first digitally centric agency to ever win Global Agency Network of the Year from Advertising Age in 2007. Tribal DDB Worldwide is part of Omnicom Group's DDB Worldwide. They are currently looking to bring in some new talent immediately. Check out the full job description and apply here.

    The Richards Group- Brand Management Positions- Dallas, TX


    Deadline: March 15, 2011

    The Richards Group is the largest independent branding agency in the nation and is looking to hire full-time Brand Management trainees and interns. A brand manager at The Richards Group works with his or her client to help them solve a broad range of marketing issues. In addition to your daily responsibilities, you will attend regularly scheduled workshops where you’ll hear from a variety of senior-level creatives, brand managers, media, panning/research, and production people on subjects that will help you become a well-rounded and informed brand manager.For more details and to apply, please visit CCS and view Job ID:7840.

    DraftFCB NYC Summer 2011 Internships

    The DraftFCB 10-week internship program is designed to offer college students the opportunity to learn about a career in advertising. Interns will work in real-world business situations and attend seminars on the different aspects of the industry. Since Draftfcb and Draftfcb Healthcare are integrated models, interns will have the unique opportunity to experience all disciplines – general, direct and digital. If you are interested please click here for more information on how to apply.

    Monday, January 31, 2011

    Google/YouTube is HIRING!

    Deadline: ASAP

    Multiple locations: San Francisco, Chicago, NYC and Sao Paolo

    Google/YouTube is currently hiring and have 27 available positions to fill that run the gamut of talent & prior experience. They are looking to fill these spots between now and June 2011 and have openings in San Francisco, Chicago, NYC, & Sao Paolo. If you are interested, please contact Media Manager and Texas Alum, Julia Robinson with
    1) the jobs you're interested in applying for
    2) resume and
    3) cover letter (or any questions you might have).

    Thursday, January 27, 2011

    Work for Oscar Mayer: Become a Weinermobile Spokesperson-Hotdogger.


    Who? - You! We need outgoing, creative, friendly, enthusiastic, graduating college seniors who have an appetite for adventure and are willing to see the world through the windshield of an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Applicants should have a BA or BS, preferably inpublic relations, journalism, communications, advertising, or marketing, though applicants are not limited to these degrees.


    Se Habla Espanol? - Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.


    What? - To represent Oscar Mayer Foods as a goodwill ambassador through radio and television appearances, newspaper interviews, trade visits and charity functions. To meat and greet people from coast to coast. To maintain company car (Oscar Mayer Wienermobile). To work with internal and external consumer promotions, marketing and sales professionals. To manage your own traveling public relations firm; organizing promotions and pitching TV, radio and print media.


    Where? - The Hot Dog Highways of America. Wienermobiles travel through all regions of the country visiting big cities and small towns alike, bringing miles of smiles to millions.


    Why? - The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has become an American icon for over 74 years and has been able to provide a Wienerwhistle and a laugh for all. Oscar Mayer continues to use the Wienermobile at special events throughout the country and they need people like you to coordinate all aspects of Wienermobile travel and event management.


    Condiments-

    Competitive salary, plus expenses, benefits and clothing.

    Experience of being your own traveling public relations firm.

    Experience in a self-managed position with many responsibilities.

    Be a mini-celebrity in small towns and big cities through event appearances and media interviews, and for being the driver of an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.

    Learn more about life inside the Wienermobile vehicle by going to http://www.hotdoggerblog.com.


    Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 2, 2011

    Meet the Recruiter: Oscar Mayer


    When: Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    Where: BUR 112

    Why: Oscar Mayer will be hosting an Information Session to discuss their Weinermobile Spokesperson-Hotdogger position (Job ID: 7497).

    Apply: For description of the position and instructions on how to apply, go to CareerSource and view Job ID: 7497.


    On-Campus Interview Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011. (You must be pre-selected to interview for this position).

    Thursday, January 20, 2011

    DDB San Francisco is looking for Director of Strategy

    We are one of the leading advertising agency networks in the world with over 14,000 people in nearly 100 countries. Founded on creativity and humanity, our culture inspires powerful creative collaboration across borders, across disciplines, and with clients, generating better ideas and better results. Our people are the most important thing to us. Without them, we would be nothing. We are looking for people who fit butwho do not conform. You are bright, curious, passionate and ready to change the world. We need each other. Are you ready to make change and be changed? If so, we need someone like you to join our team.

    Tribal DDB San Francisco is looking for a head of its Strategy and Planning team. This person is responsible for the consumer and cultural relevance of the brand communication strategy. You will lead the strategy development team, manage and coach staff and attract new talent as we grow. You will lead initiatives for existing clients and new business providing understanding of the brand, the relationship that consumers have with it and the unique opportunity for it in digital, social and traditional channels. You will keep abreast of technology, innovation and partner opportunities and be a catalyst for creativity and an evangelist for the idea. You will seek to bring innovative thinking and inspire the larger team to do the same. You will make use of persuasive briefings to creative teams and remain an active contributor throughout the creative development process. This position is involved in all communications through consumer research and dialogue with research vendors, account management and creatives.

    Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of Strategic Planning and Research experience, preferably in an agency or marketing setting, prior packaged goods experience and/or technology experience is helpful. A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college is required. Qualified candidates will also have the ability to produce well-written research papers, presentations and present results to both client and agency.

    Apply Online today!

    DDB is part of Omnicom Group, the world’s largest advertising holding company.
    DDB is an Equal Opportunity Employe

    DDB San Francisco is looking for Director of Social Media

    We are one of the leading advertising agency networks in the world with over 14,000 people in nearly 100 countries. Founded on creativity and humanity, our people are the most important thing to us. Without them, we would be nothing. We are looking for people who fit but who do not conform. You are bright, curious, passionate and ready to change the world. We need each other. Are you ready to make change and be changed? If so, we need someone like you to join our team!

    TribalDDB San Francisco is currently looking for a Director of Social Media - a smart, dynamic professional experienced in social media, PR, and new technology. The Director of Social Media is a growth position tasked with refining our social media strategies, proactively developing relationships and analyzing the effectiveness of campaigns, as it relates to overall client objectives. The essential responsibilities are:

    • Propose and manage social media campaigns, including definition, scope, deliverables and budget;
    • Be and evangelist for brand publicity;
    • Identify brand influencers in various social media outlets through outreach and link building;
    • Refine social media strategies for Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, blogs and more;
    • Leader in emerging trends/new technologies/best practices and teacher to the team;
    • Build social media offering to client base;
    • Grow internal team with recruitment of key talent and mentorship;
    • Analyze and present key insights and popular content and community discussions; work with analytics team to analyze metrics for client reporting;


    Requirements
    • 8+ years prior experience in PR/communications/advertising and/or media preferred;
    • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising or related field;
    • Active participant in social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Foursquare, etc) with a strong understanding of current and emerging social media channels;
    • Organized, detail-oriented - ability to manage multiple projects and work in a cross-functional team;
    • A love of both creativity and data and an enthusiasm for social media and strategy;
    • Understanding of basic web site development and platform builds, SEO & SEM fundamentals;
    • Must have prior experience working on social media marketing programs as well as executing word-of-mouth campaigns (including blogger/influencer outreach programs);


    DDB is part of Omnicom Group, the world’s largest advertising holding company.

    DDB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    DDB San Francisco is hiring!

    Wednesday, January 19, 2011

    Natural Pet Food Company seeks Marketing Rep!

    NULO is a new natural pet food company, and we will be looking for a few part-time field marketing reps who are passionate about pets and pet health to help us tell the Nulo story. We will have sampling opportunities at upcoming health & fitness related events, as well as demo opportunities at Whole Foods’ Lamar location, where we will be sold in a few weeks.

    Please feel free to contact Treva Rumbleck at treva.rumbeck@nulo.com and check out their website for more info: nulo.com

    Looking for a Traffic/Media Coordinator in Austin

    SicolaMartin. We make the complex compelling.

    Turning marketing complexity into compelling ideas is what we do. And we've been happily doing it for over twenty years, for brands of all sizes. We encourage you to learn more about our story atwww.sicolamartin.com.

    Right now we're looking for a Traffic/Media Coordinator that will manage scheduling, processing and trafficking of media assets from inception to completion.

    This opportunity will initially be a 3 month assignment with the possibility of turning into a full time position. We are looking to fill this need quickly so please only apply if you are currently avaibable (within a two week timeframe). Thank you for your interest! And we???ll be in touch if we see you???d be a good fit.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Bachelor degree, in a communications field (preferred).
    1-2 years traffic experience, in agency setting (preferred).
    Experience with online/digital projects a plus.
    If no degree is possessed, then 6-8 years related experience in agency setting is required.
    Strong computer skills.
    Experience with a computerized traffic/accounting system a plus.

    JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)

    Develop production schedules for current and planned projects.

    Route materials in various stages for approval by the client and internal teams.

    Prepare insertion orders, obtain approval from account services and forward to designated media representatives.

    Have accurate knowledge of the job and its status at all times

    Verify that advertising assets have been developed according to specifications by internal and external creative resources

    Coordinate creative revisions with internal and external creative resources if the advertising assets do not meet the required specifications

    Distributes advertising assets to appropriate media vehicles before established timeframes and monitors progress.

    Upload online assets to an ad tracking system

    Verify destination URLs, 800#s and offer assets

    Be able to answer a multitude of questions regarding the status of a particular job.

    Be able to communicate pertinent information to the correct team members.

    Take initiative.

    Prioritize and accomplish tasks as quickly as possible.

    Organize job materials well (keep good files, records).

    Serve as liaison between clients, outside vendors and agency teams to coordinate project processing.

    Be able to build strong relationships with internal and external team members

    Resolve discrepancies in job progression to ensure client satisfaction.

    SicolaMartin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Looking for a Producer (Interactive) in Austin, Texas

    PLEASE APPLY VIA: www.t-3.com/careers/view

    Description:
    The Producer is responsible for interactive projects, including managing website projects and online banner campaigns and mobile. Responsibilities include: Monitoring and maintaining the project scope, timeline, documentation, operating budget, resource management and overall quality of the deliverables.

    Additional Responsibilities:
    In-house communication. Serves as key in-house contact for project progress, related activities and issue/problem reporting and resolution. Acts as overall liaison to working team. Schedules and attends all project-related meetings. Collaborates with the project team to create the project plan and budget. Manages project plan and works closely with Account team and Project team, ensuring all deliverable dates and requirements are met. Maintains the ???fiscal health??? of the project by monitoring and managing the project budget. Works with other Producers in managing team???s workload to ensure all deadlines are met and consistency across the brand.


    Required Experience:
    At least 3 years of experience is required. The ideal candidate should have exceptional planning, requirements gathering, and communication (verbal and written) skills. Must exhibit strong leadership and problem resolution abilities and must exercise good judgment. Experience conceptualizing and managing projects from start to finish using common project management principles is required. Must have experience with MSProject.

    Advertising agency experience is necessary. Experience with mobile and social developments are MUST-HAVES.


    Required Education:
    Bachelors degree is required.


    Additional Comments:
    About T3: T3 is one of the fastest growing independent agencies in the country, with a proven record of producing smart, innovative work. Our collaborative environment inspires great work, and has attracted great minds from some of the country's leading agencies and corporations. Maybe you'll be another?

    T3 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

    Looking for a Digital Media Planner in NYC

    Publicis Modem is looking for a digital media planner to work on the Marriott business in running a strong ROI-focused campaign. Please send resumes to Meredith.Vass@publicismodem.com.

    * Note: please apply if you have a college degree, have at least 6 months of digital media planning experience, and are in New York City (or plan to move in the next month)

    The Media Planner has the primary day-to-day responsibility for accounts and is expected to know the ins and outs of all account details as they pertain to media. Media Planners are familiar with the entire planning process and provide input with regard to the strategy in order to create the best plans possible.

    Overall responsibilities of the Media Planner:

    ??? Aids in the creation of client media objectives and strategies
    ??? Determines placements for ads
    ??? Develops buying strategies for maximizing media dollars, and handles media negotiations
    ??? Authors documents relating to the plan (must be able to create media focus form and RFP from client input)
    ??? Creates media plan flowcharts and media buy authorizations
    ??? Maintains media budgets or media spend summaries
    ??? Works with management team to develop strategies for media plans
    ??? Negotiates partnership contracts with sites as needed
    ??? Writes POVs
    ??? Analyzes audit statements and syndicated research at a sophisticated level
    ??? Works closely with client throughout entire program to maintain performance and resolve any performance issues
    ??? Provides creative analysis
    ??? Understands intricacies of various tracking services
    ??? Works with Assistant Planner and/or Data Analyst to analyze tracking results and write detailed summaries of end of campaign results
    ??? Fields incoming proposals / phone calls for various clients
    ??? Maintains relationship with sites including new opportunities and creative issues
    ??? Researches Internet for potential sites
    ??? Keeps client abreast of new opportunities or issues
    ??? Begins building management skills
    ??? Assist in creation of Media Plan presentations
    ??? Provide research support during development of Objectives & Strategies and plans
    ??? Help develop media plans specifically investigating sites, special opportunities and positions
    ??? Share new and relevant advertising opportunities in written and verbal form to the media department
    ??? Strategizes ways to most effectively use Internet and other interactive media dollars to the greatest benefit for our clients.
    ??? Keeps up with and advises clients on the latest trends in interactive media.
    ??? Looks for new opportunities.
    ??? Helps clients integrate interactive media into their advertising and marketing programs.

    Qualifications:

    ??? 2-3 years of media planning/buying experience. At least one year of online media planning/buying, including experience in all aspects of the process.
    ??? Good writing and presentation skills
    ??? Strong negotiating skills
    ??? Knowledge of interactive media
    ??? Detail-oriented with strong attention to follow-through
    ??? Experience using DoubleClick, Dart and Atlas DMT adserving technologies
    ??? Experience with online research tools such as Nielsen, @Plan, AdRelevance, etc.

    Tuesday, January 18, 2011

    AD2ATX Rocks Down 6th Street

    AD2ATX will be hitting 6th street on Saturday, January 29, 2011

    Meeting place: Radisson lobby at 5:30pm.
    Check-in at the AD2ATX table at the Radisson prior.

    Stopping by Chuggin' Monkey, McGarrah Jessee and The Dogwood

    Three drinks and food is included in ticket price.
    You can purchase your ticket at Ad2ATX.com






    Friday, January 14, 2011

    Austin Ad Fed Leadership Conference

    Join us Friday the 28th during the Austin Rocks Leadership Conference for our January luncheon program featuring Angelos Angelou and Andy Sernovitz.
    Angelos Angelou will present the results of the Advertising Economic Impact Study

    Angelos Angelou is the Founder and Principal Executive Officer of AngelouEconomics, an economic development and site selection consultancy based in Austin, Texas, with an office in Dubai. A highly visible leader in the field of economic development for 25 years, Angelos is widely regarded as an expert on technology based economic development, public policy, investment attraction and marketing. National and international media alike regularly seek his comments and insights.
    In its 14-year history, AngelouEconomics has become one of the leading independent, economic development consulting firms in the United States.
    Andy Sernovitz - will present “Word of Mouth Marketing 101”
    Andy Sernovitz is author of “Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking” and the fantastic blog “Damn, I Wish I´d Thought of That.” His company, GasPedal, teaches word of mouth techniques and SocialMedia.org, the community for heads of social media at the world´s greatest brands. He taught Word of Mouth Marketing at Northwestern and Internet Entrepreneurship at Wharton.
    Those in attendance will receive a FREE printed copy of the Advertising Econominc Impact Study as well as a FREE copy of Andy’s book “Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking”.
    You can purchase your Luncheon ticket HERE
    The luncheon begins promptly at 11:45 in the Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel (Cesar Chavez & Congress) check in at the registration booth on the 2nd floor.
    Reservations will be accepted up to Wednesday, January 26th. Hope to see you there!