Manager, G4 Marketing Solutions

This is a Full Time Job

REPORTS TO: Director, G4 Marketing Solutions
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Based in Los Angeles and part of the Comcast Entertainment Group, G4 is the one destination on television that feeds young males’ addiction for the latest must-have tech gadgets, web culture and video games. And we don’t stop there. G4 pushes the boundaries of TV to bring viewers fresh and original shows with groundbreaking interactive features. We cover CES and E3 every year and take viewers live to more unique, off-the-beaten-path events like Comic-Con. G4 offers tons of ways to watch with exclusive broadband video on G4TV com, heaps of VOD, mobile content, and more podcasts than any other network in America. We’re taking television to places it has never been before. Welcome to G4. TV That’s Plugged In.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop creative / innovative brand integration ideas and structure pitches for Comcast Networks / G4 Ad Sales to use in soliciting new and / or existing clients
• Manage assigned integration projects and core G4 Marketing Solutions franchises
• Drive tactical execution of promotional and added-value deals including writing / submitting creative work orders, overseeing product integration / placement, sponsorships, promotional spots / interstitials, promotions (contents, sweepstakes), on-site / experiential marketing, events, etc.
• Manage the development and creation of sales support materials for all partnership opportunities including promotional presentations, sales collateral, one-sheets, sizzle reels, client wrap-up reports and research materials
• Provide updates of all brand integrations for Ad Sales distributed status reports and Production schedules to ensure sponsorship deliverables and deadlines are met
• Set priorities and manage work flow of various projects and assignments, upon business needs; keep track of budgets and timelines on a project-by-project basis
• Liaise with interdepartmental personnel and outside client management to guarantee proper execution of all added-value deals and promotions
• Maintain good working relationships and cooperate with members of several internal departments including: Ad Sales, Production, Legal, Interactive, Consumer Marketing and Creative Services
• Work with Interactive and Sales departments to develop integrated marketing programs for G4tv com, podcasting, broadband video and VOD platforms


QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Minimum 3-4 years in marketing and / or ad sales experience with a managerial level background at an agency, film studio, national brand, broadcast or cable television environment
• Must be entertainment savvy with interest in how brands are reaching consumers through emerging media / technologies
• Excellent client / project management and organizational skills are essential
• Problem solver, resourceful, organized, energetic, and passionate
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively message ideas / solutions to multiple constituents
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel a must
• Interest / familiarity in gaming, technology, and other demo-specific lifestyle categories a plus