VP Sales at Echo (San Francisco, California)

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About Us:

* Echo is a powerful, pay-as-you-go web service that empowers developers to build real-time social apps

* We work with major media companies (like NBCU, ESPN, Reuters, Washington Post, Discovery, Rainbow Media, ABC, UMG, Turner Sports etc), brands, agencies and start-ups. They use Echo to power their real-time apps at scale

* We are break even and growing FAST.

* We currently serve 50k real-time streams per minute. Touching millions of users. We expect to double that by the end of the year.

* Echo is Akamai for the Real-time web. A billion dollar opportunity.

About the Job:

* We have product in the market that is performing well with little sales effort. We are looking for an impact player to help us drive revenue from opportunities that are already in our pipeline.

* You will vet, prioritize and own sales opportunities, driving the largest opportunities to close.

* Our product is championed within large enterprises by software engineers and VPs of Digital. You must love talking to engineers, product managers and VPs of Digital equally. More importantly, engineers and product managers must love talking to you.

Responsibilities:

* Build a world class sales team to maintain the companies leading market share position and meets its revenue targets.

* Field inbound inquiries from high value prospects already interested in powering new products with our platform - we currently get several high value prospects every week.

* Qualify, prioritize and shepherd these deals to close.
Identify and close opportunities within customers accounts (sister divisions/brands).

* Determine pricing. Negotiate terms and contracts. Close deals that drive lots of (profitable) revenue.

Requirements:

* You take a consultative approach to sales opportunities rather than twisting peoples arm. Our customers trust us to help them find forward leaning solutions to their business and engagement problems.

* You have a track record of personally selling and closing complex technical solutions for a startup north of $100,000 (and ideally over $500,000) per deal. You have exceeded a quota of over $2 million per year solely based on new deals that you have personally vetted, negotiated and closed.

* Experience selling a technical product or solution to a technical audience, building trust and mutual respect with technical customers and peers.
You are a product of multiple startups (at least one of which became successful). You have had an employee number under 50.

* Entrepreneurial. Ethical. Hands on. Passionate. Persistent. Creative. Easy to deal with. Get things done. High personal productivity: you are a doer first.

* World-class interpersonal and communication skills " you have the ability to effortlessly make complex contractual, technical, and financial details sound simple.
Ability to balance competing priorities and manage multiple project/deals at the same time.

Bonus Points:

* Previous experience working as the first sales or business development hire at a startup that turned a platform into multiple profitable lines of business.

* Experience evaluating and closing deals in the news and entertainment media industries

* BA/BS from a competitive school. CS background and/or an MBA are a plus.

Perks:

* Generous incentive cash compensation.

* Stock Options.

* Full insurance benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

* Meritocracy! We reward the awesome.

Learn more and apply here: http://jobsco.re/qe7tGb

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Vice President Digital at Edelman Digital (San Francisco, California)

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Edelman digital is in search of a senior level digital and social media professional to join our Bay area practice. This person will work with two of our top clients in our San Mateo Office. One is a leading chip maker in the technology space and the other is one of the iconic and pop culture brands, Adobe.

Edelman Digital is the in-house digital and social marketing arm of Edelman PR, the largest independent PR firm in the world. We focus on the intersection of culture, commerce and media, assisting brands in leveraging digital and social tools to further engage their markets in ways that lead to improved relevance, affinity and preference.and ultimately, revenue. We combine deep digital expertise with Edelmans incredible communication credentials to create integrated and effective communications and experiences for our clients.
We are at a critical juncture in communications where the online market conversation has never been louder, further reaching, nor more active. Social media and digital marketing are now not nice to haves in the communications mix, they are essential to a brands overall image and success.

Responsibilities of the vice president:
Provide leadership in the areas of total account management including day-to-day account activity and the provision of strategic guidance and counsel to clients that will assist clients in meeting their business objectives
Develop online strategies including writing strategy, driving the research direction, writing summary, researching competitors
Write proposals, strategy documents and client correspondence
Exhibit broad understanding of interactive market, leading trends and changes, and local business climate
Solid understanding of big picture client program; maintain awareness of future client events and activities and how they relate to overall objective/target
Build and/or expand a book of business. Leverage current Edelman Digital relationships, Edelman clients, and/or your own contacts to increase the book of business in your region.
Build and develop a team by mentoring, coaching, educating and managing your direct reports

Qualifications we are seeking in a Vice President
A VP with Edelman Digital has a demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful online marketing and social media programs as well as managed a significant number of traditional Web builds.
The VP should be well versed in client relations including having the ability to understand and assess a clients business needs and communication needs and meet those needs through successful online programs, whatever the strategies might be.
The VP should be well versed in managing people and the execution of online projects and builds.
The VP should be a thought leader in interactive strategies and tactics.
The VP must believe in their convictions and be able to support opinions and recommendations with substantive arguments. The VP should have excellent communication skills and experience providing sound counsel and recommendations on how the business is operated and managed.
The VP must have a team player attitude; possess strong leadership qualities and capacity to effectively manage a team.
The VP should have at least eight years related experience and a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

More about Edelman
Edelman is the worlds largest independent public relations firm, with wholly-owned offices in 53 cities and 3,700 employees worldwide. Edelman was named Advertising Ages top-ranked PR firm of the decade and one of its 2010 A-List Agencies and 2010 Best Places to Work; PRWeeks 2011 Large PR Agency of the Year and 2009 Agency of the Year; European Excellence Awards 2010 Agency of the Year; Holmes Reports Agency of the Decade and 2009 Asia Pacific Consultancy of the Year; and among Glassdoors top five 2011 Best Places to Work. Edelman owns specialty firms Blue (advertising), StrategyOne (research), Ruth (integrated marketing), DJE Science (medical education/publishing and science communications), and MATTER (sports, sponsorship, and entertainment). ). Visit www.edelman.com for more information. Edelman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Product Marketing Manager at LegalZoom (San Francisco, California)

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Its not often you find a company that allows you to feel good about the work you do. With LegalZoom, you can. LegalZoom was founded on the simple idea of helping others"by providing the tools to navigate a complex legal system and handle common legal matters.

Were seeking bright, talented, creative people with passion to join our growing team"the kind of people who see opportunity in the face of challenge and who excel in a fast-paced, team-centered work environment. Since our founding in 2001, we continue to maintain a casual, diverse, friendly and supportive work culture that genuinely appreciates good ideas, values every team member and provides opportunities for advancement.

We offer competitive salary packages and believe in rewarding those who go the extra mile. In addition to all the basic benefits (medical, company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and more), we offer perks way outside the norm that make up our fun and inclusive Zoomer culture (paid birthday holiday, employee referral program, MUNI passes, casual dress code, employee appreciation events, and much more).

Located in the trendy SoMa district in San Francisco, our newest office is walking distance from restaurants, shops, art galleries and MUNI. Our headquarters are located in the Los Angeles area with another location in Austin, Texas. LegalZoom employs over 500 people.

If youre ready to grow with LegalZoom, send your resume to: employment@legalzoom.com.

Product Marketing Manager

Product marketing is central to the LegalZoom experience, meaning theres never a dull moment. Melding both business and creativity, this is an area that thrives on the challenge of taking new and existing products, shaping the marketing strategy, and effectively bringing the experience to the customer. Were looking for fearless and savvy business-driven individuals with a flair for generating exciting, consumer-facing ideas to lead the marketing and planning of our suite of products and services.

Job Description:

The Product Marketing Manager is responsible for developing winning strategies to profitably accelerate the growth of our product portfolios, managing projects, executing multiple marketing campaigns, and analyzing and reporting results. Responsibilities include improving existing products, defining requirements for new products and working towards successful product launches. This position is a part of the Product Group Management team and will work closely with the companys Attorney Services group.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop a thorough understanding of customer needs, markets, competitors and trends by market research, analysis of transactional and third party data, and customer surveys
Interpret market and business needs into written requirements, roadmaps and opportunities for business growth
Analyze sales and product profitability and drive improvements in key performance metrics: conversion into various subscription based products and retention of customers in subscription products.
Develop marketing strategies and plans for current products and new product introductions
Develop recommendations on product positioning, messaging, pricing and features
Proactively review processes and communication with customers along all touch points to ensure consistency with brand objectives and high levels of customer satisfaction and willingness to refer
Achieve marketing plans through appropriate marketing campaigns from creation to execution to analysis
Work closely and collaboratively with Marketing and channel/media experts on Marketing team to ensure alignment of objectives and effective execution
Responsible for effectiveness of marketing spending and profit contribution

Qualifications:

Preferred experience in B2C subscription offerings (dating sites, online services, etc.)
Background in creative and content generation
Minimum 3 years successful experience with consumer or small business product marketing, preferably in an e-commerce company
Proven track record of accelerating growth of product sales and defining products based on unmet customer needs
Solid project management skills, and ability to manage multiple projects and tight timelines
Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
Strong attention to detail balanced by ability to see the big picture
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with smart highly motivated colleagues
Ability to perform in a self-managed environment " must be a self-starter
Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork
Prior experience in cross-departmental project coordination (product management, marketing, IT, customer service)
Strong computer skills including Excel, Word and Powerpoint
Bachelors degree
MBA a plus, but not required.

LegalZoom is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to diversity.

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Senior Digital Strategist (Account Director) at APCO Worldwide (San Francisco, California)

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APCO Worldwide, a global strategic communication consultancy, is seeking a talented senior digital strategist (account director level role) with eight or more years of experience to join its growing San Francisco office.

With a global presence, APCO Online provides strategic counsel and implementation support for many of the worlds largest businesses by helping them optimize their web and social media presence; tell a better corporate story and protect their reputation; reach target audiences; shape the debate of issues online; identify, attract and mobilize supporters and endorsers; and analyze the online environment to formulate strategy.

Clients are served by our team of best-in-class online professionals from interactive marketing, political campaigns and corporate communication backgrounds who all share a passion for online communications. Want to be part of that team? Read on.

As a senior digital strategist, youll bring your entrepreneurial spirit to our newly formed San Francisco office to lead campaigns and evangelize all things digital. Responsibilities include working with clients to assess their online communications/social media needs; developing and implementing campaigns including project management and direct execution of projects ranging from website development and/or optimization, partnership development, online media relations, social media + blogger outreach campaigns, social network initiatives, social news participation and social media release development; educating internal and external clients on the implementation of new technologies and social media tools. Projects will include a range of corporate and international healthcare clients with a focus on public affairs issues.

Qualified candidates must have BA/BS in a related field and eight or more years of relevant experience in the online communications/social media space that includes project management. Excellent written and verbal communication, strong research, presentation and creative skills are required. Knowledge of online technology with particular interest in social media tools and trends and management of a blog or social network - preferably for an organization and/or business are also required.

APCO Worldwide, named Public Affairs Agency of the Decade by The Holmes Report and one of the "Top Places to Work in PR" by PRNews, offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE M/F/V/D

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Director, Product Marketing at LegalZoom (San Francisco, California)

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Its not often you find a company that allows you to feel good about the work you do. With LegalZoom, you can. LegalZoom was founded on the simple idea of helping others"by providing the tools to navigate a complex legal system and handle common legal matters.

Were seeking bright, talented, creative people with passion to join our growing team"the kind of people who see opportunity in the face of challenge and who excel in a fast-paced, team-centered work environment. Since our founding in 2001, we continue to maintain a casual, diverse, friendly and supportive work culture that genuinely appreciates good ideas, values every team member and provides opportunities for advancement.

We offer competitive salary packages and believe in rewarding those who go the extra mile. In addition to all the basic benefits (medical, company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and more), we offer perks way outside the norm that make up our fun and inclusive Zoomer culture (paid birthday holiday, employee referral program, MUNI passes, casual dress code, employee appreciation events, and much more).

Located in the trendy SoMa district in San Francisco, our newest office is walking distance from restaurants, shops, art galleries and MUNI. Our headquarters are located in the Los Angeles area with another location in Austin, Texas. LegalZoom employs over 500 people.

If youre ready to grow with LegalZoom, send your resume to: employment@legalzoom.com.

Director, Product Marketing

Product marketing is central to the LegalZoom experience, meaning theres never a dull moment. Melding both business and creativity, this is an area that thrives on the challenge of taking new and existing products, shaping the marketing strategy, and effectively bringing the experience to the customer. Were looking for fearless and savvy business-driven individuals with a flair for generating exciting, consumer-facing ideas to lead the marketing and planning of our suite of products and services.

Responsibilities:

Strategically guide the product roadmap
Initiate and prioritize projects, determine the best implementation methods, track product development, and develop product launch plans
Develop the product strategy, positioning, and all elements related to the business case
Convert business ideas and research into actionable product releases with an emphasis on revenue and performance
Ongoing pricing analysis and price point strategy management
Define new customer segments and develop acquisition strategies
ID new products and work with product management to pilot
Lead, recruit, and grow a talented product team

Requirements:

5-10 years of product marketing /management experience ideally in the ecommerce space
Strong strategic capability set with ability to rigorously define, prioritize and execute across a complex range of categories, customers, products, and functional groups
Proven track record of accelerating growth of product sales and defining products based on unmet customer needs
Solid project management skills, and ability to manage multiple projects and tight timelines
Strong attention to detail balanced by ability to see the big picture
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with smart highly motivated colleagues
Bachelors degree

LegalZoom is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to diversity.

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Social Media and Web Publicity Specialist at Remilon, LLC (Mountain View, California)

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Responsibilities:

* Grow our presence on Facebook and Twitter
* Help our our most compelling content go viral via web and social media channels
* Help shape the brand and identity of our websites
* Plan and execute PR and Publicity events
* Help manage our email newsletter and digital magazine circulation
* Research topics for compelling, education-oriented content
* Work closely with our web content team
* Create design mock-ups
* Write and proofread original content

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree or higher
* Passionate about breaking-down barriers to education
* Professional experience managing a brand and identity on Facebook and Twitter
* Highly skilled at growing a loyal following on Facebook and Twitter
* Experience with social news sites (Digg, Reddit, StumbleUpon, etc.)
* Strong online networking and rapport building skills
* Excellent writing, editing and web research skills
* Basic graphic design skills
* Proficient in Photoshop/Illustrator, MS Excel and MS Word
* Mastery of the English Language and grammar
* Strong ability to learn new software and technologies
* Energetic with high attention to detail
* Personable and professional attitude
* Effective interpersonal communication skills
* Utilizes good judgment and strong problem solving skills
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Self-motivated and passionate
* Strong organization skills
* Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or higher in journalism, marketing, public relations, English, education or a related field or equivalent experience
* Experience with SEO
* Experience with email newsletter distribution
* Experience with Confluence or other Wiki
* Experience with writing for the web

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Director of Site Monetization & Testing at LegalZoom (San Francisco, California)

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Its not often you find a company that allows you to feel good about the work you do. With LegalZoom, you can. LegalZoom was founded on the simple idea of helping others"by providing the tools to navigate a complex legal system and handle common legal matters.

Were seeking bright, talented, creative people with passion to join our growing team"the kind of people who see opportunity in the face of challenge and who excel in a fast-paced, team-centered work environment. Since our founding in 2001, we continue to maintain a casual, diverse, friendly and supportive work culture that genuinely appreciates good ideas, values every team member and provides opportunities for advancement.

We offer competitive salary packages and believe in rewarding those who go the extra mile. In addition to all the basic benefits (medical, company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and more), we offer perks way outside the norm that make up our fun and inclusive Zoomer culture (paid birthday holiday, employee referral program, MUNI passes, casual dress code, employee appreciation events, and much more).

Located in the trendy SoMa district in San Francisco, our newest office is walking distance from restaurants, shops, art galleries and MUNI. Our headquarters are located in the Los Angeles area with another location in Austin, Texas. LegalZoom employs over 500 people.

If youre ready to grow with LegalZoom, send your resume to: employment@legalzoom.com.

Director of Site Monetization & Testing

Job Description:

This position will be responsible for traffic and site optimizations. You will also play a role in developing new optimization strategies to improve traffic quality and product monetization.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop strategies to monetize site traffic and increase product conversion
Develop and execute multivariate or A/B tests and provide recommendations on test variations including copy, images, and layouts, as part of the optimization process
Analyze test results, provide ongoing test reporting and make data driven recommendations that drive fundamental improvements to lead generation or site experience
Manage the test pipeline and test program communications to Legalzoom.com associates and leadership
Generate operational reporting and strategic insights on all aspects of website performance and experience through web analytics, voice of customer, and competitive intelligence tools
Perform strategic analysis related to site optimization and other E-commerce strategic initiatives to identify new opportunities on the site and to design future enhancements
Drive organizational engagement in site optimization efforts through a positive, can-do attitude, exceptional insight generation, and effective relationship building and teamwork
Establish and maintain an analytics framework that will keep track of all optimizations and aid in identifying successes, failures, and interesting trends
Partner with the Marketing team to align website to all other marketing priorities
Make recommendations on process improvements and alternative solutions to meet goals
Keep up with and apply state-of-the-art data analysis tools and techniques

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in website optimization and testing
Experience leading and monetizing high-traffic websites
Proven expertise of design, user retention, and monetization techniques
Experience conducting consumer research and A/B testing website features
Experience in advanced analytics techniques applied to online marketing and advertising, ROI for advertising campaigns, experiment design, and traffic segmentation.
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
Experience with web analytics tools preferred
Ability to work well across the organization with a strong appreciation for product development and technical teams
Broad experience with web technologies and monetization methods
BA/BS from a top school; technical degree and/or M.B.A. preferred
Demonstrated track record of success
Well organized, results oriented self-starter with a sense of urgency mindset

LegalZoom is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to diversity.

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Online Director at Earthjustice (Oakland, California)

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Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth, and to defending the right of all people to a healthy environment. Headquartered in Oakland, California, Earthjustice has nine regional offices, an international program, a legislative team and a communications team all working to preserve our nation's natural heritage, safeguard our health, and promote a sustainable energy future. We bring about far-reaching change by enforcing and strengthening environmental laws on behalf of hundreds of organizations and communities across the country and around the world.

Position Description

The Online Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating online communications programs for Earthjustice. Develops an overall plan for electronic information management, researching and adopting new technologies and software, managing content across websites and email lists, and integrating online with offline communications. Supervises the work of the Web Producer, Web Administrator, and Online CRM Manager in implementing this plan and coordinates with staff from all parts of the organization. Works in partnership with Communications and Development staff to grow and cultivate Earthjustices online community. Tracks and evaluates online strategies and makes changes accordingly. Manages ongoing relationships with key vendors and represents Earthjustice at key industry events.

Major Responsibilities

1.Website and List Management
Develop plans for online communications and integrate online efforts with the rest of Earthjustices outreach programs;
Identify opportunities and implement strategies to reach goals related to the site and the organizations electronic list such as growth in traffic, visitor conversion to email list, deeper visitor and activist engagement, and fundraising.
Work with Communications staff to develop and manage online public outreach campaigns;
Work with Development staff in the management of the online list, on email- and web-based fundraising and relationship-building campaigns;
Work with the Marketing Director to ensure the organization and its work are being presented in a way that reflects the brands identity.
Consistently maintain and evolve the website for a high level of functionality, organization and aesthetic design, keeping the online presence updated and in order.

2.Evaluation
Use website traffic analysis to identify and manage website content and design changes that could improve performance against set goals such as visitor conversion to email list;
Work with Development to analyze data in order to set appropriate goals and objectives for management of online list;
Evaluate emerging online communications technologies and techniques.

3.Technology
Work with staff responsible for internal information management and databases to ensure integration with online databases, both in the short term and long term;
Oversee development and maintenance of online systems, including Drupal CMS and Convio CRM;
Manage relations with key vendors for online communications and oversee the use of tools they provide.

4.Management
Responsible for the work of the Web Producer, Web Administrator, and Online CRM Manager;
Manage web-related projects, coordinating goals, staff, and resources;
Responsible for development and growth of the Earthjustice website;
Responsible for creating and managing budget for web-related and technology items;
Represent Earthjustice at industry events.

Personal Requirements

Education:Bachelor's degree, preferably in English/communications, environmental studies / scientific discipline, political science, or history.

Experience:7+ years experience with using online communications to attract and retain an audience. Experience specifically with web design and development; Drupal and Convio software; online communications initiatives involving fundraising, social media, writing projects, and marketing strongly preferred. Staff management experience.

Skills:Broad understanding of Internet technology and technology application in the business environment. Interest in exploring new technologies and practices to communicate with an online audience. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Strong eye for design. Exceptional interpersonal skills. The ability to collaborate and work effectively with others is critical. Experience applying technology to law firms and/or nonprofit organizations. Prior knowledge of database applications, web programming, Microsoft Office applications, and graphic design applications. Knowledge of Convio software is a bonus. Strong familiarity with environmental issues and a passion for protecting the environment.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. We also offer an extremely congenial work environment and a casual dress code. We are currently located block from the 19th Street BART station in downtown Oakland, Earthjustice is exploring opportunities for moving its headquarters to new offices in San Francisco or Oakland later this year.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a resume along with cover letter and references to jobs@earthjustice.org. Please include Online Director in the subject line.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from women, people of color and other members of underrepresented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff.

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Industry Analyst, Customer Service/Experience at Altimeter Group (San Mateo, California)

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Were seeking an Industry Analyst who is inquisitive about disruptive technologies and how they change business and the world. Altimeter Group is a leading research-based advisory firm that provides companies with a pragmatic approach to disruptive technologies.
Job Title: Industry Analyst, Full-Time

Location: Silicon Valley, CA, or other locations in United States
Description: The Industry Analyst role is comprised of input through research and outputs through market interactions. The Analyst conducts primary research using multiple methodologies including both quantitative and qualitative to produce research reports, blog posts, speeches, and other artifacts. The Analyst also works directly with the worlds largest corporations and innovative vendors and agencies to help them leverage disruptive technologies. The Analyst applies their knowledge and thought leadership through speaking engagements, webinars, press quotes, and social media channels. The Analyst must be able to deliver pragmatic recommendations to clients, have excellent client sensibilities, and the ability to present their ideas in both written format and through public speaking.
Responsibilities

Responsible for generating client demand by publishing Open Research reports, speaking, and thought leadership
Provides advisory services to Altimeter clients through quantitative and quantitative research, in-person engagements, webinars, and other methods
Manages own client relationships, such as developing leads, nurturing relationships, and growing client engagements
Conducts research by developing a hypothesis, then testing it through interviews, vendor briefings, surveys, utilizing secondary research, and other research methods.
This role will work closely with the existing Altimeter analysts, and will interface with the Sales and Research teams, in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
A thought leader who guides perceptions, concepts, and ideas in their respective disruptive technology industry
An insightful, analytical, and curious mind " yet willing to demonstrate humility to constantly improve
Strong, impactful writing skills, and ability to be thorough yet concise
Powerful speaking skills that command attention at industry events and keynote presentations
Ability to deliver the hard truth to audiences, clients, and the industry based on their research informed perspective
Demonstrated experience in variety of media such as press, blogs, speeches, books, and social media
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of directly relatable experience in related industry
Bachelors degree in relevant industry, advanced degree preferred
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time dependent upon client needs
Must have a sense of humor " but never on Mondays as research indicates no one does
Industry Expertise
Forecasting and predicting future trends of customer service strategies and adoption across multiple industries from finance through consumer durables.
Experience in applying disruptive technologies to the customer service space such as: social media, mobile technologies, interactive voice response, interactive media, augmented reality, and an on boarding strategy to infuse whatever-comes-next. Passion to better understand the opportunity for service in the many to many social environments.
Understanding of current call-center models and the pitfalls with current deployments. Not willing to accept the status quo and a desire to embrace the next generation.
Interest in better understanding the pros and cons of different deployment methodologies: Software as a Service (SaaS), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Managed Services, etc
Experience developing an ROI model for customer service deployments regardless of channel
Insights and experience in how customer service metrics either align or detract from delivering true service
Why We Want to Work with You:
Altimeter Group believes in empowered individuals working together, a concept that combines both individual ownership " yet the ability to collaborate with others. We believe in both personal and corporate brands, independent analysis, Open Research, transparency, and a balance in our vendor/buyer revenues. We take special pride in our boutique, family-style culture, and are seeking the right fit for a high-powered position that will catapult your career forward.
How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and writing samples that demonstrate thought leadership to careers@altimetergroup.com.

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Community/Forum Manager at Houzz (Palo Alto, California)

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Houzz.com, the premier online platform for the home design industry, is looking for a smart and energetic community manager rock star to join our downtown Palo Alto, CA, office.

The community manager will become a hands-on leader for Houzz's community within our Q&A and messaging board, including managing a team of professionals and moderators and the associated budget.

This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to become an early member of a unique and winning team. Houzz, a venture-backed company, has been featured in CNN, the WSJ, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, TechCrunch and others (see houzz.com/press). The Houzz web site serves a fast-growing community of home owners and home improvement professionals. The Houzz app is a leading home design app on the iPad and iPhone. Both the web site and the app provide access to the largesthome designdatabase on the web- over 175,000 photos uploaded by more than 25,000 design professionals.

Responsibilities:
Manage remote staff of design professionals and moderators to ensure consistent processes for community outreach, development, moderation and policies.
Oversee department budget, moderator recruitment and hiring.
Collaborate closely with editorial to create community-focused editorial content, discover new opportunities for engagement, and increase flow between content and community.
Collaborate with social marketing team to build engagement and audience through social media outreach.
Collaborate with PR and marketing team to increase user acquisition, retention and increase brand awareness.
Oversee first-response community support efforts.

Qualifications:
Deep knowledge of and passion for online communities & social media including best practices and the latest tools.
3+ years of onlinecommunity management experience.
Proven record of successfully building and growing a forum/ Q&A communityfrom an early stage.
Strong sense of personal ownership/stewardship for the community
Multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Leadership and project management experience.
Editorial instincts on turning community conversations and contributions into clicky, viral content with a knack for identifying and pieceing together trends.
Proven track record of planning and achieving measurable goals.
Ability to work well under pressure and proven ability to meet deadlines.
High energy personality and a strong desire to achieve top results with a charismatic, positive attitude.
Strong communication & writing skills.
Experience with lifestyle/interest consumer communities, in particular home improvement and home furnishing communities is a plus.

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Digital Group Director at OMD (Los Angeles, California)

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Group Digital Director

Omnicom Media Group is the largest full service media group in the world, with 80 cities in 55 countries, and over 7000 employees worldwide. Omnicom Media Group, is a leader in all regions and maintains more top market positions than any global competitor and is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com).

Omnicom is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

OMD Los Angeles is looking for a Digital Group Director as well as a Global Account Director (same duties as posting below, but with more extensive Global Account experience).
The person in this role acts as a senior media management representative for his/her respective businesses.

The person will manage a digital staff and educate the traditional teams on the state of the digital industry. The person will actively manage solid client relationships, providing key strategic initiatives/thinking. This person will also have the opportunity to also help out with new business.

Required Background, Competencies and Skills:

* Agency experience OR MAJOR ACCOUNT experience on the client side or full-service agency side with a SOLID grasp of Media principle and strategy
* Thorough knowledge of the dynamics of media. How each media element performs alone, how they perform together and how they are constantly changing
* A strong understanding of the clients industries and environments within which they operate

Leadership

* Ability to foster a strong, cohesive working team
* Thorough knowledge of the principles of marketing and advertising as well as an understanding of media concepts and terms, creative and budget requirements
*Ability to use alternative analytical approaches to solve media problems
*Ability to think in a non-linear fashion
*Ability to effectively handle personnel issues
*Ability to write clearly and concisely and present orally in an articulate and confident manner
*Ability to effectively and comfortably communicate and interact with clients and negotiate on the clients behalf
*Ability to articulate objectives, opportunities and techniques

Interested candidates should email their resume to:

peter.movesian@omnicommediagroup.com

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VP Sales at Echo (San Francisco, California)

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About Us:

* Echo is a powerful, pay-as-you-go web service that empowers developers to build real-time social apps

* We work with major media companies (like NBCU, ESPN, Reuters, Washington Post, Discovery, Rainbow Media, ABC, UMG, Turner Sports etc), brands, agencies and start-ups. They use Echo to power their real-time apps at scale

* We are break even and growing FAST.

* We currently serve 50k real-time streams per minute. Touching millions of users. We expect to double that by the end of the year.

* Echo is Akamai for the Real-time web. A billion dollar opportunity.

About the Job:

* We have product in the market that is performing well with little sales effort. We are looking for an impact player to help us drive revenue from opportunities that are already in our pipeline.

* You will vet, prioritize and own sales opportunities, driving the largest opportunities to close.

* Our product is championed within large enterprises by software engineers and VPs of Digital. You must love talking to engineers, product managers and VPs of Digital equally. More importantly, engineers and product managers must love talking to you.

Responsibilities:

* Build a world class sales team to maintain the companies leading market share position and meets its revenue targets.

* Field inbound inquiries from high value prospects already interested in powering new products with our platform - we currently get several high value prospects every week.

* Qualify, prioritize and shepherd these deals to close.
Identify and close opportunities within customers accounts (sister divisions/brands).

* Determine pricing. Negotiate terms and contracts. Close deals that drive lots of (profitable) revenue.

Requirements:

* You take a consultative approach to sales opportunities rather than twisting peoples arm. Our customers trust us to help them find forward leaning solutions to their business and engagement problems.

* You have a track record of personally selling and closing complex technical solutions for a startup north of $100,000 (and ideally over $500,000) per deal. You have exceeded a quota of over $2 million per year solely based on new deals that you have personally vetted, negotiated and closed.

* Experience selling a technical product or solution to a technical audience, building trust and mutual respect with technical customers and peers.
You are a product of multiple startups (at least one of which became successful). You have had an employee number under 50.

* Entrepreneurial. Ethical. Hands on. Passionate. Persistent. Creative. Easy to deal with. Get things done. High personal productivity: you are a doer first.

* World-class interpersonal and communication skills " you have the ability to effortlessly make complex contractual, technical, and financial details sound simple.
Ability to balance competing priorities and manage multiple project/deals at the same time.

Bonus Points:

* Previous experience working as the first sales or business development hire at a startup that turned a platform into multiple profitable lines of business.

* Experience evaluating and closing deals in the news and entertainment media industries

* BA/BS from a competitive school. CS background and/or an MBA are a plus.

Perks:

* Generous incentive cash compensation.

* Stock Options.

* Full insurance benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

* Meritocracy! We reward the awesome.

Learn more and apply here: http://jobsco.re/qe7tGb

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Vice President Digital at Edelman Digital (San Francisco, California)

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Edelman digital is in search of a senior level digital and social media professional to join our Bay area practice. This person will work with two of our top clients in our San Mateo Office. One is a leading chip maker in the technology space and the other is one of the iconic and pop culture brands, Adobe.

Edelman Digital is the in-house digital and social marketing arm of Edelman PR, the largest independent PR firm in the world. We focus on the intersection of culture, commerce and media, assisting brands in leveraging digital and social tools to further engage their markets in ways that lead to improved relevance, affinity and preference.and ultimately, revenue. We combine deep digital expertise with Edelmans incredible communication credentials to create integrated and effective communications and experiences for our clients.
We are at a critical juncture in communications where the online market conversation has never been louder, further reaching, nor more active. Social media and digital marketing are now not nice to haves in the communications mix, they are essential to a brands overall image and success.

Responsibilities of the vice president:
Provide leadership in the areas of total account management including day-to-day account activity and the provision of strategic guidance and counsel to clients that will assist clients in meeting their business objectives
Develop online strategies including writing strategy, driving the research direction, writing summary, researching competitors
Write proposals, strategy documents and client correspondence
Exhibit broad understanding of interactive market, leading trends and changes, and local business climate
Solid understanding of big picture client program; maintain awareness of future client events and activities and how they relate to overall objective/target
Build and/or expand a book of business. Leverage current Edelman Digital relationships, Edelman clients, and/or your own contacts to increase the book of business in your region.
Build and develop a team by mentoring, coaching, educating and managing your direct reports

Qualifications we are seeking in a Vice President
A VP with Edelman Digital has a demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful online marketing and social media programs as well as managed a significant number of traditional Web builds.
The VP should be well versed in client relations including having the ability to understand and assess a clients business needs and communication needs and meet those needs through successful online programs, whatever the strategies might be.
The VP should be well versed in managing people and the execution of online projects and builds.
The VP should be a thought leader in interactive strategies and tactics.
The VP must believe in their convictions and be able to support opinions and recommendations with substantive arguments. The VP should have excellent communication skills and experience providing sound counsel and recommendations on how the business is operated and managed.
The VP must have a team player attitude; possess strong leadership qualities and capacity to effectively manage a team.
The VP should have at least eight years related experience and a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

More about Edelman
Edelman is the worlds largest independent public relations firm, with wholly-owned offices in 53 cities and 3,700 employees worldwide. Edelman was named Advertising Ages top-ranked PR firm of the decade and one of its 2010 A-List Agencies and 2010 Best Places to Work; PRWeeks 2011 Large PR Agency of the Year and 2009 Agency of the Year; European Excellence Awards 2010 Agency of the Year; Holmes Reports Agency of the Decade and 2009 Asia Pacific Consultancy of the Year; and among Glassdoors top five 2011 Best Places to Work. Edelman owns specialty firms Blue (advertising), StrategyOne (research), Ruth (integrated marketing), DJE Science (medical education/publishing and science communications), and MATTER (sports, sponsorship, and entertainment). ). Visit www.edelman.com for more information. Edelman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Online Director at Earthjustice (Oakland, California)

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Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth, and to defending the right of all people to a healthy environment. Headquartered in Oakland, California, Earthjustice has nine regional offices, an international program, a legislative team and a communications team all working to preserve our nation's natural heritage, safeguard our health, and promote a sustainable energy future. We bring about far-reaching change by enforcing and strengthening environmental laws on behalf of hundreds of organizations and communities across the country and around the world.

Position Description

The Online Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating online communications programs for Earthjustice. Develops an overall plan for electronic information management, researching and adopting new technologies and software, managing content across websites and email lists, and integrating online with offline communications. Supervises the work of the Web Producer, Web Administrator, and Online CRM Manager in implementing this plan and coordinates with staff from all parts of the organization. Works in partnership with Communications and Development staff to grow and cultivate Earthjustices online community. Tracks and evaluates online strategies and makes changes accordingly. Manages ongoing relationships with key vendors and represents Earthjustice at key industry events.

Major Responsibilities

1.Website and List Management
Develop plans for online communications and integrate online efforts with the rest of Earthjustices outreach programs;
Identify opportunities and implement strategies to reach goals related to the site and the organizations electronic list such as growth in traffic, visitor conversion to email list, deeper visitor and activist engagement, and fundraising.
Work with Communications staff to develop and manage online public outreach campaigns;
Work with Development staff in the management of the online list, on email- and web-based fundraising and relationship-building campaigns;
Work with the Marketing Director to ensure the organization and its work are being presented in a way that reflects the brands identity.
Consistently maintain and evolve the website for a high level of functionality, organization and aesthetic design, keeping the online presence updated and in order.

2.Evaluation
Use website traffic analysis to identify and manage website content and design changes that could improve performance against set goals such as visitor conversion to email list;
Work with Development to analyze data in order to set appropriate goals and objectives for management of online list;
Evaluate emerging online communications technologies and techniques.

3.Technology
Work with staff responsible for internal information management and databases to ensure integration with online databases, both in the short term and long term;
Oversee development and maintenance of online systems, including Drupal CMS and Convio CRM;
Manage relations with key vendors for online communications and oversee the use of tools they provide.

4.Management
Responsible for the work of the Web Producer, Web Administrator, and Online CRM Manager;
Manage web-related projects, coordinating goals, staff, and resources;
Responsible for development and growth of the Earthjustice website;
Responsible for creating and managing budget for web-related and technology items;
Represent Earthjustice at industry events.

Personal Requirements

Education:Bachelor's degree, preferably in English/communications, environmental studies / scientific discipline, political science, or history.

Experience:7+ years experience with using online communications to attract and retain an audience. Experience specifically with web design and development; Drupal and Convio software; online communications initiatives involving fundraising, social media, writing projects, and marketing strongly preferred. Staff management experience.

Skills:Broad understanding of Internet technology and technology application in the business environment. Interest in exploring new technologies and practices to communicate with an online audience. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Strong eye for design. Exceptional interpersonal skills. The ability to collaborate and work effectively with others is critical. Experience applying technology to law firms and/or nonprofit organizations. Prior knowledge of database applications, web programming, Microsoft Office applications, and graphic design applications. Knowledge of Convio software is a bonus. Strong familiarity with environmental issues and a passion for protecting the environment.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. We also offer an extremely congenial work environment and a casual dress code. We are currently located block from the 19th Street BART station in downtown Oakland, Earthjustice is exploring opportunities for moving its headquarters to new offices in San Francisco or Oakland later this year.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a resume along with cover letter and references to jobs@earthjustice.org. Please include Online Director in the subject line.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from women, people of color and other members of underrepresented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff.

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Social Media and Web Publicity Specialist at Remilon, LLC (Mountain View, California)

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Responsibilities:

* Grow our presence on Facebook and Twitter
* Help our our most compelling content go viral via web and social media channels
* Help shape the brand and identity of our websites
* Plan and execute PR and Publicity events
* Help manage our email newsletter and digital magazine circulation
* Research topics for compelling, education-oriented content
* Work closely with our web content team
* Create design mock-ups
* Write and proofread original content

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree or higher
* Passionate about breaking-down barriers to education
* Professional experience managing a brand and identity on Facebook and Twitter
* Highly skilled at growing a loyal following on Facebook and Twitter
* Experience with social news sites (Digg, Reddit, StumbleUpon, etc.)
* Strong online networking and rapport building skills
* Excellent writing, editing and web research skills
* Basic graphic design skills
* Proficient in Photoshop/Illustrator, MS Excel and MS Word
* Mastery of the English Language and grammar
* Strong ability to learn new software and technologies
* Energetic with high attention to detail
* Personable and professional attitude
* Effective interpersonal communication skills
* Utilizes good judgment and strong problem solving skills
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Self-motivated and passionate
* Strong organization skills
* Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or higher in journalism, marketing, public relations, English, education or a related field or equivalent experience
* Experience with SEO
* Experience with email newsletter distribution
* Experience with Confluence or other Wiki
* Experience with writing for the web

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Digital Group Director at OMD (Los Angeles, California)

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Group Digital Director

Omnicom Media Group is the largest full service media group in the world, with 80 cities in 55 countries, and over 7000 employees worldwide. Omnicom Media Group, is a leader in all regions and maintains more top market positions than any global competitor and is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com).

Omnicom is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

OMD Los Angeles is looking for a Digital Group Director as well as a Global Account Director (same duties as posting below, but with more extensive Global Account experience).
The person in this role acts as a senior media management representative for his/her respective businesses.

The person will manage a digital staff and educate the traditional teams on the state of the digital industry. The person will actively manage solid client relationships, providing key strategic initiatives/thinking. This person will also have the opportunity to also help out with new business.

Required Background, Competencies and Skills:

* Agency experience OR MAJOR ACCOUNT experience on the client side or full-service agency side with a SOLID grasp of Media principle and strategy
* Thorough knowledge of the dynamics of media. How each media element performs alone, how they perform together and how they are constantly changing
* A strong understanding of the clients industries and environments within which they operate

Leadership

* Ability to foster a strong, cohesive working team
* Thorough knowledge of the principles of marketing and advertising as well as an understanding of media concepts and terms, creative and budget requirements
*Ability to use alternative analytical approaches to solve media problems
*Ability to think in a non-linear fashion
*Ability to effectively handle personnel issues
*Ability to write clearly and concisely and present orally in an articulate and confident manner
*Ability to effectively and comfortably communicate and interact with clients and negotiate on the clients behalf
*Ability to articulate objectives, opportunities and techniques

Interested candidates should email their resume to:

peter.movesian@omnicommediagroup.com

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Senior Digital Strategist (Account Director) at APCO Worldwide (San Francisco, California)

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APCO Worldwide, a global strategic communication consultancy, is seeking a talented senior digital strategist (account director level role) with eight or more years of experience to join its growing San Francisco office.

With a global presence, APCO Online provides strategic counsel and implementation support for many of the worlds largest businesses by helping them optimize their web and social media presence; tell a better corporate story and protect their reputation; reach target audiences; shape the debate of issues online; identify, attract and mobilize supporters and endorsers; and analyze the online environment to formulate strategy.

Clients are served by our team of best-in-class online professionals from interactive marketing, political campaigns and corporate communication backgrounds who all share a passion for online communications. Want to be part of that team? Read on.

As a senior digital strategist, youll bring your entrepreneurial spirit to our newly formed San Francisco office to lead campaigns and evangelize all things digital. Responsibilities include working with clients to assess their online communications/social media needs; developing and implementing campaigns including project management and direct execution of projects ranging from website development and/or optimization, partnership development, online media relations, social media + blogger outreach campaigns, social network initiatives, social news participation and social media release development; educating internal and external clients on the implementation of new technologies and social media tools. Projects will include a range of corporate and international healthcare clients with a focus on public affairs issues.

Qualified candidates must have BA/BS in a related field and eight or more years of relevant experience in the online communications/social media space that includes project management. Excellent written and verbal communication, strong research, presentation and creative skills are required. Knowledge of online technology with particular interest in social media tools and trends and management of a blog or social network - preferably for an organization and/or business are also required.

APCO Worldwide, named Public Affairs Agency of the Decade by The Holmes Report and one of the "Top Places to Work in PR" by PRNews, offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE M/F/V/D

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