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About Social Media Week
Social Media Week is a worldwide event exploring the social, cultural and economic impact of social media. Our mission is to help people and organizations connect through collaboration, learning and the sharing of ideas and information.
Social Media Week hosts two global conferences each year. Each conference takes place simultaneously in multiple cities around the world, with thousands of individuals and organizations working together to host panels, workshops, talks and industry networking events.
As we continue to expand we are looking for a number of new editions to the team, specifically brilliant people who believe in our mission and people who have a passion for how technology is reshaping the world around us.
Here’s a breakdown of the current positions available:
+ Director of Sponsorship Sales
+ Account Manager: Brand Partnerships
+ Chief Technology Officer / Lead Developer
+ Sales & Business Development Manager
+ Internship: Community & Editorial
+ Internship: Product Development
+ Internship: Event Management & Creative Strategy
Director of Sponsorship Sales
The Role
Through direct sales efforts and collaboration with our partners in more than 26 cities worldwide, the Director of Sponsorship Sales will sell sponsorship and creative strategy solutions to brands, agencies and publishers.
This position will be based New York City, but will also cover Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and other parts of North America.
Responsibilities include:
+ Development and execution of sales strategy and plan
+ Collaboration with global and local sales counterparts as needed on opportunities that represent integrated revenue building opportunities
+ Maintenance of CRM database consisting of client and prospect companies
+ Presentation of regular activity/contact reports and revenue pipeline estimates
+ Development of customized and creative sales proposals
Qualifications/Skills
The Crowdcentric team operates in a fast moving, lean and highly collaborative way. We think big and have a huge ambition to help the worlds greatest people and businesses achieve success through collaboration. We are looking for an individual who shares this ambition and our values. A passion for emerging media and technology is a must.
Specific qualifications/skills:
+ Ability to build and maintain senior level relationships
+ Ability to create creative solutions for clients
+ Expert sales and marketing skills
+ Expertise in partnerships and business development
+ Knowledge of emerging media and technology markets
Package
The compensation package will be made up of a base salary, plus a commission bonus based on individual and team revenue performance.
Account Manager: Brand Partnerships
The Role
Social Media Week provides unique opportunities for brands such as Google, Microsoft, Nokia, Adobe and social publishers such as BuzzFeed to connect and engage with a global audience of hyper-connected influencers.
We’re looking for an dedicated, energetic, outside-the-box thinker & do-er to join the Social Media Week (SMW) team as an Account Manager: Brand Partnerships.
The role will focus on executing brand deliverables and will include creative strategy, community outreach and engagement, advocacy and blogger outreach, social media management, event design, planning and execution.
Being creative, energetic, driven, personable and a good problem-solver is crucial to the role.
Responsibilities include:
+ Executional support to Director of Partnerships, Executive Director, and Sales Manager
+ Coordinate & execute upon sponsorship deliverables and sponsor-related projects for the Social Media Week New York conference, including:
+ Organizing and keeping minutes for calls & meetings, virtually and in-person
+ Brainstorm event and campaign ideas
+ Liase with key clients & partners
+ Planning event sessions with Programming & Production teams
+ Securing speakers
+ Coordinating with Communications team on client announcements including tweets, facebook updates etc. for the communications team
+ Working with Design & Production team to coordinate client branding
+ Assist Director of Partnerships in coordinating and executing deliverables for Nokia across four global SMW cities
+ Assist in production during Social Media Week as needed
+ Manage outreach and follow-up with sponsors and partners post-conference, including preparing post-event wrap up reports
Qualifications/Skills
The Crowdcentric team operates in a fast moving, lean and highly collaborative way. We think big and have a huge ambition to help the worlds greatest people form deeper and more meaningful connections through collaboration. We are looking for an individual who shares this ambition and our values. A passion for emerging media and technology is a must.
We’re Also Looking For:
+ an open mind and flexible attitude toward problem-solving
+ passion for new technology and devices
+ previous experience in client management
+ good writing skills
+ a good understanding of social networking and major web applications such
Package
This position will be based in NYC and will run for eight weeks, beginning January 9.
Chief Technology Officer / Lead Developer
The Role
We’re looking for a hands-on creative technologist with an entrepreneurial flair to join the senior Crowdcentric team in the role of CTO/Lead Developer. The position will focus on leading a range of product related initiatives including development and ongoing maintenance of existing technology platforms, tools and systems and management of third party technology vendors, partners and freelance contractors.
This position will be based in NYC and can begin immediately.
Responsibilities include:
+ Collaborate with team to build and maintain a stable and high performance technologies and platforms
+ Manage contracted UX designers, developers and QA teams
+ Assist in strategic planning of future iterations of site and features
+ Optimize and manage systems and databases
+ Plan, prototype, and implement new product concepts and features
+ Assist with technical hiring as team grows
Specific responsibilities include developing, managing and/developing the following core products:
+ SMW RealTime (dynamic infographic, analytics and visualization tool)
+ Global Registration System (Manages event submission and attendees registration across all 28+ international markets)
+ Official SMW Mobile App (Manages schedules, speaker info, content publishing etc)
+ Social Media Week publishing platform
Qualifications/Skills:
The Crowdcentric team operates in a fast moving, lean and highly collaborative way. We think big and have a huge ambition to help the worlds greatest people form deeper and more meaningful connections through collaboration. We are looking for an individual who shares this ambition and our values. A passion for emerging media and technology is a must.
Specific skills and experience:
+ 5+ years professional software development experience
+ 5+ years in managing IT and web projects
+ Experience in agile programming environments that promote testing and documentation
+ Hands-on working knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL Database (mySql), WordPress Multi-user Install
+ Strong understanding of Git and other web tracking tools
+ Advanced in standard project management methodologies
+ Experience of managing teams
Package
The position is full-time starting as soon as possible. The compensation package will be made up of a base salary and may potentially include equity ownership in the form of options.
Sales & Business Development Manager
The Role
The Sales & Business Development Manager will provide essential support to the Director of Sales & Business Development globally and also lead much of the sales effort in New York and parts of North America. The role includes customizing and selling creative sponsorships for Social Media Week New York targeting agencies, brands and technology service providers.
Responsibilities include:
+ Execution of sales and business development strategy and plan in New York
+ Collaboration with US Local City Organizers on opportunities that represent integrated revenue building opportunities
+ Maintenance of CRM database consisting of client and prospect companies
+ Presentation of regular activity/contact reports and revenue pipeline estimates
+ Development of customized and creative sales proposals
Qualifications/Skills
The Crowdcentric team operates in a fast moving, lean and highly collaborative way. We think big and have a huge ambition to help the worlds greatest people form deeper and more meaningful connections through collaboration. We are looking for an individual who shares this ambition and our values. A passion for emerging media and technology is a must.
Specific qualifications/skills:
+ Ability to build and maintain senior level relationships
+ Ability to create creative solutions for clients
+ Expert sales and marketing skills
+ Expertise in partnerships and business development
+ Knowledge of emerging media and technology markets
Package
The position is full-time starting November 1st and ending February 28th. The compensation package will be made up of a base salary, plus a commission bonus based on team revenue performance.
Community & Editorial Manager: Internship
The Role
We are currently looking for a temporary intern to support our Director of Communications. The Community Manager intern will assist in the day-to-day management of Crowdcentric and Social Media Week’s (SMW) social media communities and fan engagement to ensure a vibrant, engaging, and rewarding experience for the global community. This role will assist in research, analysis, proposal writing, editorial, management of Crowdcentric and SMW’s social media presence, and other tasks identified by the Director of Communications.
The Community Manager will be a highly motivated individual with a fanatical passion for social media and community, technology, social media trends, and innovation in the digital and social space to help grow the company.
Main Responsibilities:
+ Campaign Delivery: coordinating creative executions for landing pages, default graphics, and other elements within online communities
+ Social Media Strategy: Understanding our objectives and the ability to assist with the crafting of custom, effective strategic plans to meet goals.
+ Community Management: day-to-day community management, audience engagement, page and content moderation, and general outreach.
+ Content Seeding: Seeding approved content and editorial pieces to key influencers and other identified sites and blogs.
+ Research: basic spot research as needed in order to engage the community and to investigate any trending activities within the SMW community.
+ Technology: being able to use our licensed applications for community management, research and Marketing Intelligence, as well as staying current with new technological trends within the Social Media space.
+ Analysis: taking data from research and performance analytics and being able to help create reports for Crowdcentric that draw conclusions on performance and providing recommendations for campaign optimization and recommendations.
+ Brainstorms: being involved with team brainstorms to help craft Social Media and viral campaigns
+ Proposals: being able to assist with, and write proposals as needed for Social Media Week and viral campaigns
General Requirements:
+ A thorough understanding of Social Media and outreach tactics
+ Strong written/verbal communication skills
+ Able to verbally articulate analysis and research concepts to both creative team and clients
+ Highly preferred if candidate physically attend community management strategy meetings twice a week in our NY office in the Meatpacking District.
Internship: Product Development
The Role
This is NOT your typical coffee getting, faxing, and filing internship position. The Site Operations / Product Intern position is expected to contribute to the team day one, helping execute on our product launch testing and marketing strategy, and working directly with our product team to improve our site. The intern position will work under the direction and supervision of Crowdcentric’s Chief Operating Officer. The Site Operations /Product Intern will be an integral part of our marketing strategy and will help execute upon various marketing campaigns both on and offline, including social network marketing, event productions and promotions, and community development. Additionally, the Site Operations / Product Intern will become an integral part of product development by providing feedback and making recommendations across our product line.
General Requirements:
+ Outgoing, social, fun, enjoy meeting new people.
+ Independently self motivated, reliable team player with strong initiative.
+ Works well with others in a high-intensity, fast-paced, and rapidly-changing environment.
+ Participate in various marketing campaigns including Crowdcentric and Social Media Week community development, social network marketing optimization, offline event promotions and affiliate program development.
+ Help optimize and participate in Crowdcentric operations sessions.
+ Execute user-based site testing and deliver feedback to product team.
+ Functional understanding of the web and extensive use of various social networks including Twitter, Facebook, Linked in and Youtube.
+ Functional understanding of WordPress install platforms, in addition a basic understanding of HTML / CSS.
+ Remain updated on signifiant market trends throughout the internet, specifically the social networking realm.
+ Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal skills).
+ Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem solving skills.
+ Highly proficient with Excel.
+ Strong attention to detail.
+ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Highly preferred if candidate physically attend community management strategy meetings twice a week in our NY office in the Meatpacking District.
Internship: Event Management & Creative Strategy
The Role
In this role you will work closely with the SVP, Client Strategy to create and implement creative strategies for our clients and global sponsors. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Event Planning and Coordination
+ Support on planning and organizing all aspects of Crowdcentric/Social Media Week conferences, meetings and events including speakers; program details and materials; and event proceedings.
+ Coordinate Crowdcentric / Social Media Week online events (webinars, videocasts).
+ Maintain relations and support communication with our Global Partners
+ Coordinate event speakers and organize presentations.
+ Assist in event management and coordination.
+ Assist the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director with establishing budgets.
+ Track events Crowdcentric is invited to attend/exhibit/present or would benefit from doing so.
Program and Events Development
+ Assist with Identifying and cultivating event curation across all participating Social Media Week participating cities
+ Work with Communications Director and other staff to gauge the diversity and quality of global events.
General Requirements:
+ Outgoing, social, fun, enjoy meeting new people.
+ Independently self motivated, reliable team player with strong initiative.
+ Work well with others in a high-intensity, fast-paced, and rapidly-changing environment.
+ Participate in various marketing campaigns including Crowdcentric and Social Media Week community development, social network marketing optimization, offline event promotions and affiliate program development.
+ Functional understanding of the web and extensive use of various social networks including Twitter, Facebook, Linked in and Youtube.
+ Functional understanding of WordPress install platforms, in addition a basic understanding of HTML / CSS.
+ Remain updated on significant market trends throughout the Internet, specifically the social networking realm.
+ Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal skills).
+ Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem solving skills.
+ Highly proficient with Excel.
+ Strong attention to detail.
+ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Highly preferred if candidate physically attend community management strategy meetings twice a week in our NY office in the Meatpacking District.
About Crowdcentric Media
Crowdcentric is a small company with a big mission. Since 2009 we have been focused on helping the world’s greatest people and organizations become more connected through collaboration and sharing.
Our biggest initiative is Social Media Week, a global conference which brings people, brands and organizations together to explore how we connect and communicate as a society. Since launching Social Media Week, we have hosted over 4,000+ events for hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
Crowdcentric also recently launched The School of Emerging Media & Technology, a new education program that connects the worlds greatest leaders and experts in emerging media and technology with professionals who need to gain critically important skills and knowledge for their work.
Crowdcentric is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or disability.