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Date Posted: 4/27/08
ASSISTANT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - PR / BILINGUAL

Westbound  IMW, an integrated marketing communications agency is looking for a bilingual (Spanish & English) Communications professional with 1-3 years of experience who wants a place to grow and expand their career. Qualified candidate must have excellent communication and writing skills in both English and Spanish. Must be a team player with the desire to work in a fast paced environment. Experience in food marketing, a plus.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Work with account team on tactical programs
* Conduct research on special projects
* Brainstorm new ideas
* Conduct media research and develop media lists
* Track and report media placements
* Event coordination
* Develop client presentations and/or press releases
* Develop and analyze market data
Update monthly program budgets

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree, 1-3 years related professional experience. Must be
fluent in Spanish (both written and verbal) proficient in Microsoft office, internet and online sevices. Candidate should possess enthusiasm, be able to multi-task and deliver results.

Please submit resume and cover leter with salary history to Kari
Bretschger at kbretschger@intgmktg.com.

IMW is an equal opportunity employer

Date Posted: 4/27/08
PR PROJECT COORDINATOR

Westbound Communications, a public relations and marketing firm with
two Southern California offices, is looking to fill a project coordinator position at our headquarters in Orange, just off the 22, 57 and 5 freeways. Our agency offers an exciting roster of clients, an intelligent account team, and a corporate culture that recognizes and rewards great work.

As a project coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the account team on a daily basis through timely implementation of administrative processes, while maintaining client relationships through media relations, writing, research and reporting.

Successful candidates must be detail oriented, have excellent organization and time management skills, and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Daily responsibilities will include assisting with AP/AR, invoicing, running reports, writing press materials, pitching media, and monitoring and maintaining media reports and databases. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and QuickBooks Pro, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in Communications or a related field is required and prior agency experience is preferred.

This is a full-time, salaried position. The compensation package for this position is competitive and will be based on the level of experience of the selected candidate. If interested, please direct your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Scott Smith at
ssmith@westboundcommunications.com.

Date Posted: 4/27/08
PR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

CHAN & ASSOCIATES, INC./COGNITIVE IMPACT, a 17 year Public Relations
Firm located in Fullerton, California, is growing again and is searching for a dynamic and proactive full-time PR Account Executive with great interpersonal skills and writing ability. Our firm provides public relations and senior level consulting services to a wide range of companies, ranging from the Global Fortune 1000 to VC funded startups in the entertainment and high technology markets.

Responsibilities:
The candidate will be responsible for developing pitches and negotiating editorial and speaking opportunities for our clients. In addition, the candidate will be writing, editing, proofing and distributing press releases, as well as other managing other PR related projects. The candidate will also develop and maintain press/analyst list contacts and assist with marketing communications projects for various clients. There will be light travel in support of our clients at trade shows and press tours around the country.

Qualifications:
* B.S. or B.A. in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing (or Technology related field)
* 1-3 years plus experience in Public Relations or related field
* Excellent communications and writing skills
* Good at balancing multiple clients and follow-through on project details
* Excellent organizational and time management skills
* Ability to work independently as well as with others
* Ability to help develop and execute winning strategies and campaigns
* Experience in working with the press and analyst communities is
preferable

Position:
* Full-time exempt position; paid vacation and sick leave
* Medical and dental benefits
* Compensation: Salary plus bonus; great growth potential

Contact:
Please email or fax resume to:
Curtis Chan
Email: resume@chanandassoc.com 
Fax: 714-447-6020

or send resume to:
Curtis Chan
CHAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
1235 N. Harbor Blvd. Suite 235
Fullerton, CA 92832-1300

Date Posted: 3/30/08
CREATIVE POSITIONS

These positions are for one of the most prominent independent agencies
in Orange County. The agency is growing and expanding into new and dynamic business ventures.

The agency’s clients include both consumer and B to B clients and the
agency handles a wide variety of creative assignments for its clients.

We are looking for candidates that are strong conceptually. Since the
agency is growing and busy we are looking for people that can work
autonomously and get the job done.

Prima donnas should not apply.

Designer/Art Director
This individual will have approximately 5 years of experience on a wide
variety of diversified creative projects from advertising to collateral.
The agency is also involved in all facets of the clients branding
elements so identity and packaging experience is very relevant. We are
looking for an individual who can approach all types of creative
assignments enthusiastically and deliver great results. Salary in the $50,000 to $60,000 range. Wide variety of benefits.

Copy Writer
This individual will have approximately 5 years of experience on a wide
range of diversified projects including advertising copy, collateral and
other creative vehicles. Individual must be strong conceptually and great idea person. Salary in the $50,000 to $60,000 range. Wide variety of benefits.

We are not looking for freelancers.

Hank Blank
Hank@hankblank.com
949-300-3266 but prefer e mail first

Date Posted: 3/30/08
VICE PRESIDENT / MEDIA DIRECTOR

This position is for one of the most prominent independent agencies in
Orange County. The agency is growing and expanding into new and dynamic business ventures.

The Vice President/Media Director is responsible for directing all
aspects of the agency’s media function. This includes planning,
developing, implementing, and overseeing all the media services provided
to the agency’s existing and prospective clients.

The agency’s clients include consumer and business to business clients
and the agency provides media services in a variety of mediums including
print, interactive, newspaper, trade media, broadcast, direct mail, and
out of home media. Consequently the candidate needs to have a broad base of credible experience overseeing the complexities of a diversified
media mix.

The Vice President/Media Director must also be well versed in the
various sales distribution and business channels and how to deliver
messaging to those channels.

In this day and age, knowledge of the digital media space is vital as
well as being well versed in today’s new and emerging Web 2.0 opportunities.

We are looking for a candidate that not only “knows their stuff” but is
a leader and easy to work with.

Salary range is $100,000 as a base and potential to earn more. Full range of benefits.

Hank Blank
hank@hankblank.com
949-300-3266
www.hankblank.com

Date Posted: 3/30/08
ASSOCIATE BRAND MANAGER

The Associate Brand Manager drives the day-to-day activities of several
assigned accounts. Interacting with Sr. Brand Managers, Creatives,
Strategic Planners, Clients and Vendors, the Associate Brand Manager
serves as the critical juncture between client input, strategic
recommendations and creative execution. Strong written and verbal
communication skills, as well as the ability to multi-task are essential
core competencies for the Associate Brand Manager position.

Job Responsibilities

• Daily account coordination including clients, vendors, strategic
partners and internal team members.
• Meet consistently with the Sr. Brand Managers on assigned accounts to
coordinate activities and review works in progress.
• Supervise coordination on all current jobs and troubleshoot problems.
• Interface directly with clients.
• Create job estimates in accordance with the established procedures and
pricing models.
• Facilitate and coordinate all billing activities related to assigned
clients.
• Keep an estimate and billing records in accordance to the established
procedure.
• Maintain all job folders and electronic files in accordance to the
procedures established.
• Keep supervisors and partners aware of events affecting clients’
success, profitability and interaction with the Agency.
• Maintain a complete understanding the client’s products and services.
• Identify and keep abreast of the client’s main competitors.
• Assist with the development and writing of creative briefs and
creative instructions.
• Facilitate creative downloads and work directly with Traffic to
develop production schedules.
• Assist with implementation of client’s strategic marketing, business
and communications plan.
• Coordinate with the Strategic Planners regarding the development of
research or planning initiatives. Work together to develop creative
insights.

Core Attributes

• Integrity
• Committed
• Self-Starter
• Communicative
• Loyal
• Resourceful

Contact Hank at hank@hankblank.com or 949-300-3266.

Date Posted: 3/30/08
MARKETING PROGRAMS MANAGER, EnCase FORENSIC AND EMERGING MARKETS
STATUS: Fulltime
FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Marketing

SUMMARY: Guidance Software Inc. is the developer and provider of the
market-leading EnCase® family of digital investigative software
products. The Marketing Programs Manager for EnCase Forensic and
Emerging Markets is responsible for developing, tracking and managing
the execution of the marketing strategy for the Emerging Markets which
includes Law Enforcement, State and Local Government, consultants and
others. The marketing programs manager will work with the Product
Management & Marketing organization to take the multiple product plans
and help create a cohesive and targeted tactical marketing plan in order
to achieve market awareness, pipeline development and sales readiness.
This role will leverage all forms of marketing vehicles to promote our
solutions to include PR, events, seminars, eMarketing, direct marketing,
campaigns etc. The Marketing Programs Manager will be responsible for
establishing the execution calendar for all such activities and
coordinating their execution. Experience in managing marketing programs
with a focus on B2B software solutions is strongly preferred. The
position will be based out of our Pasadena, California office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Develop, publish, execute and report on a 12-month (FY) Program Plan
for the US EnCase Forensic Market and Latin America. This plan will
include the integration of “interlocking” marketing activities such as:
• PR – work with local and/or corporate PR resources to develop a media
plan to support federal specific PR, event support, briefings, etc.
• Sales Tools – track product management development, publish the
timeline for availability, follow-up with creative services, and
maintain the Sales toolkit
• Plan and coordinate webinars and eMarketing (promotional eMails etc.)
• Work with the Emerging markets sales team to budget for, plan, execute
and track the results of all industry trade-shows, seminars, and other
“onsite” events
• Plan and manage the execution of EnCase Forensic and Latin America
specific campaigns for a variety of products targeting various roles
based on the business plan and market opportunities
• Manage the EnCase Forensic and Emerging Markets marketing budget for
the fiscal year and maintain individual and quarterly activities within
budget constraints
• Audit and maintain the sales toolkit - Work with corporate marketing
to develop EnCase Forensic specific sales tools (i.e. PPT’s, brochures,
collateral, etc.) and ensure they are posted and maintained on the sales
portal (i.e. “Sales Team Site”)
• Conduct market analysis and detailed competitive analysis, for the
EnCase Forensic Market, to include SWOT analysis, marketing sizing &
revenue potential, and competitive briefing/de-positioning sheets
• Work with the corporate marketing “events” team to ensure that all
events are properly executed, leads are managed and tracked, and budget
constraints are adhered to.
• Develop and execute a variety of promotional activities to build
market-awareness and develop pipeline for the EnCase Forensic and Latin
America business including software, professional services, and training.
• Facilitate “joint-marketing” partner engagements and opportunities
• Support the Analyst Relations team in the regular updating of industry
analysts such as Forrester, Gartner and IDC regarding the EnCase
Forensic and Latin American markets.
• Coordinate the follow-up of all EnCase Forensic and Latin America
lead-generation activities – work with corporate marketing to develop
lead reports and metrics for senior management.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum 3+ years of Marketing experience in the enterprise B2B software
• Excellent written, public presentation and communication skills
• Project management skills and/or training
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Word and other
marketing technology tools (i.e. Adobe etc.)
• Proven track-record of planning and executing successful marketing
strategies
• Outstanding work ethic, interpersonal skills, and a results-oriented,
innovative style.

DESIRED SKILLS:
• Notable formal technical & business education and/or a B.S. in
Marketing strongly preferred
• Fluent in Spanish, with strong reading and writing skills
• Candidate should have a working knowledge of best-practice product
marketing processes such as those taught by Pragmatic Marketing® or
equivalent. Formal training and certification in Pragmatic Marketing’s
‘Effective Marketing Programs’ course strongly preferred
• Familiarity with the EnCase family of products

Guidance Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is always
to hire the very best people. We conduct business following the spirit
and the intent of the equal employment opportunity laws. We encourage
excellence at all levels in our organization, and are not influenced by
race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or
any other factor irrelevant to doing a great job.

Bill Cowan
Corporate Recruiter | Guidance Software, Inc.
Ph: 724-734-2750
bill.cowan@guidancesoftware.com
http://www.guidancesoftware.com/

Date Posted: 3/30/08
PR AE

If you have had at least two years full time in a PR agency, and spend a lot of your time on the Internet, this could be a job for you. We are a boutique agency, with national clients, many in the Web 2.0 space. Our ideal candidate would have had some computer courses or an outside interest in cool gadgets and the tech space, because you must be comfortable talking about new things consumers are doing on the Web, like using social networks or blogging. You would work as a member of a team to pitch clients to the media, represent them at trade shows, book speaking opps and set up media tours. You will work directly with experienced pros and get a chance for fast growth.

Tell us what you think is your next career move, from a responsibility viewpoint. We will judge whether we can meet your goals. We reward hard work and performance and promote from within.

Web site: www.bohle.com
Contact: Send cover letter and resume to kim@bohle.com

Date Posted: 3/30/08
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Charisma Brands provides an exciting and challenging opportunity for an
innovative, creative, highly talented individual driven to win as Director of Marketing for a consumer products company.

Overview of responsibilities:

In this critical and high profile position, the Director will be responsible for developing and executing marketing plans, activities and solutions, both strategic and tactical, to ensure Charisma’s success in building awareness, targeting, prospecting, penetrating and continuing to grow revenues.

The person we are seeking will “hit the ground running” and help us accomplish the following in 2008:

• Drive internet B to B and B to C business with the latest marketing,
customer service and customer loyalty techniques and programs.
• Develop marketing plan for new brand launch in gift distribution channel.
• Assessment/evaluation of existing Charisma Brands to accelerate growth.
• Establish a strong marketing discipline including evaluation of
department organization and staffing.

Attributes/Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; and
five years related experience and/or training. Internet marketing
experience required.
• Proven record of success in marketing including development and
execution of strategy and launching and building brands. Internet
marketing experience is important.
• Strong leadership skills including ability to manage, motivate,
influence and mentor. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
supporting our priorities and culture.
• Ability to think and act strategically in a dynamic, changing environment.
• Strong people and relationship building skills. Upbeat, positive,
flexible and enthusiastic.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities
We take pride in our team's ability to deliver exceptional products and
believe the people we hire make us even more extraordinary. That's why
we continue to seek outstanding candidates to strengthen the Charisma Team.

If you have passion, thrive in a creative/dynamic environment and
believe you have the potential to excel in this position, we want to
hear from you! Please submit your resume to: resume@charismabrands.com
or fax to 949-727-3978.

Date Posted: 3/30/08
PROMOTION DIRECTOR

Under the direction of the KOCE Vice President of Advancement, create,
develop and manage all communications, public relations, media
relations, external promotion and advertising, brand management, media
sponsorships, special events, and institutional marketing activities.

Duties:

• Maximize the success of KOCE public relations, advertising efforts, and community relations. Oversee and implement strategic marketing and promotion solutions. Create Work with station staff the Art Director to help create imaginative promotional and advertising campaigns.
• Create and implement a comprehensive, modern promotion plan that coordinates on-air and off-air elements. Carry through the master plan from concept to implementation to post-analysis.
• Help develop and execute coordinated branding campaign in partnership with the Art Director. Act as Brand Cop to ensure that station’s brand, logo, and image are consistently and correctly used.
• Research, write and pitch press releases to newspapers, television, radio, and other media. Establish and maintain positive, on-going contacts with media representatives.
• Coordinate marketing and communication activities with appropriate staff with Art Director, which may include photography, advertising, print buying, special events, and trade shows.
• Represent the station in community activities. Responsible for ensuring station visibility in the community, and establishing and maintaining relationships with other organizations in the community.
• Research and write content for station website and other collateral.
• Organize and establish media sponsorships and special events to heighten brand awareness and community involvement.
• Represent KOCE in the community, with peers, Board members, and others to increase visibility and participation in appropriate arenas.
• Effectively manage station promotion staff, volunteers and interns. Help coordinate the work of web content with the web designer and web team, Art Director and IT.
• Manage relationships with outside advertising agency and PR firm.

 Qualifications:

• Five years experience in successful communications and branding functions at the corporate or major non-profit level.
• Understanding and knowledge of broadcast audience, mission, and vision, especially of public television. Demonstrated success at other stations.
• Thorough understanding of media at all levels, including an ability to interface with various news and other media professionals.
• Strong written communication skills with an emphasis on creating powerful media releases and advisories.
• Strong interpersonal communications skills with an ability to positively represent KOCE.
• Demonstrated understanding of branding, positioning, and methods of exploiting and leveraging a corporate brand.
• Experience in use of the internet and the web as tools in maximizing media, public relations, and brand building efforts.
• Understanding of print and broadcast graphic elements, aesthetics, and design.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with other employees, managers and department heads.
• Experience in department budget preparation and management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage station’s “street team” of volunteers and interns.
• Superior creative thinking, writing and copyediting skills.
• Excellent initiative, follow-through, and ability to meet fast-paced deadlines.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.
• Knowledge of Orange County strongly preferred.

Please send cover letter, salary requirements and resume to: Human Resources Department, KOCE-TV, PO Box 2476, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Or E-mail to: hr@koce.org

KOCE is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Date Posted: 3/30/08
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/PUBLIC RELATIONS
COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC AFFAIRS COORDINATOR

The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), a public agency formed to
plan, design, finance, construct and operate 67 miles of tollways in
Orange County, is looking for a full-time Communication & Public Affairs
Coordinator.

Under general supervision, this individual will represent TCA at
community events and outreach programs and will perform day-to-day
writing assignments, media relations activities, special events
coordination, and other work as required. Individual must have
enthusiasm for working with the public, strong oral and written
communications skills; strong organizational skills, and have the
ability to work both on a team and independently.

Required: bachelor's degree or technical certification or course work
from an accredited college with major in communications, public
relations, or journalism, plus two years of agency or corporate public
relations experience. Must possess a driver's license with a good
driving record.

We offer a challenging and dynamic work atmosphere where your
contributions are rewarded with a competitive compensation and benefits
package. Starting Salary: $40,000 - $46,000 based on experience.

If you have the experience and qualifications, send or fax your resume to:

Carolyn LeBail, Manager
Human Resources
Irvine, CA 92618
Fax: (949) 754-3467
e-mail: recruit@sjhtca.com
EOE