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MarVista Entertainment is a leader in providing entertainment programming to all forms of television throughout the world. This includes distribution of current and library television product in the pay, free, basic and new media markets. The Director of Marketing is responsible for providing marketing and promotional support to MarVista’s sales executives and broadcasters/clients both in the U.S. and overseas.

Opportunity

MarVista has an immediate opening for a Marketing Manager to work with a successful and dynamic team of executives. The successful candidate will be a major contributor to the development of the strategies and tactics which shape the orientation of MarVista.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for managing the day-to-day marketing operations, including the supervision of consistent, integrated marketing efforts in: campaign development, corporate communications, publicity, media planning, research and promotions. More specifically, this individual will be responsible for the following:

• Create overall trade and consumer marketing strategy for new properties produced by MarVista for broadcast and home entertainment/digital distribution with a goal of driving tune-in to increase ratings, and maximizing revenues.

• For key titles, contribute to the development of comprehensive marketing plans to maximize consumer exposure by utilizing strategies and tactics that may incorporate licensing and merchandising partnerships, consumer advertising, co-promotional partnerships and social media marketing.

• Supervise strategy development and execution of publicity and marketing materials to ensure positioning is consistent with overall brand strategy. Materials include sales sheets, promos, sizzle reels, brochures, advertisements, newsletters etc.

• Be the key liaison within the company and with partners, including producers, broadcasters, PR companies and others, to ensure all strategy issues are communicated, and leverage relationships to ensure that integrated programs are developed where applicable.

• Create and implement trade advertising and direct mail campaigns.

• Supervise corporate communications initiatives.

• Be familiar with social media marketing to benefit the company on both a corporate and consumer level.

• Ensure clients are serviced with all relevant marketing materials to enhance a successful debut in each territory.

• Event management (i.e. MIP, MIPCOM, DISCOP, AFM, NATPE etc.) Secure premium space; supervise design and production of event/booth; plan and schedule for all marketing and sales collateral to be created and available; supervise logistics, etc.

• Develop project estimates for budgeting, negotiate rates with outside vendors, approve invoices and track expenses.

• Establish a central marketing information database to be utilized by all company divisions/partners.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 3 years of similar experience at an entertainment company.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships with key clients, vendors and filmmakers.
• A global thinker, who is sensitive to cultural nuances, understands the dynamics of foreign markets and has prior experience in a job with international scope.
• A comfort level working within a progressive, fast-paced, professional organization, where creativity and influence management are essential to success.
• Strong interpersonal skills. A “good listener” with a natural, effective consultative style; someone who can forge and maintain close relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally; someone who is comfortable in a fluid environment and who can easily adapt to change.
• Disciplined as a thinker and able to handle multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to follow through the various stages of a campaign’s planning and execution process.
• Attention to detail combined with the capability to grasp the general scheme of business.
• A degree in Marketing/Business is preferred.

MarVista offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, an excellent benefits package, and a great working environment.

Please submit cover letter and resume to: marvistajobs@marvista.net

From alumna Susan Young:

MarVista Entertainment, a full service independent studio and distribution company is looking for a Production/Financial Accountant who will excel in a fast-paced & dynamic environment. In this newly created position, the Production/Financial accountant will provide accounting support to MarVista’s production department, serving as production accountant for any in-house productions as well as being an integral member of the accounting department for MarVista providing support to the rest of the company. Reports to Controller.

Responsibilities:
Production Accounting:
* Work closely with executive producers and the production office to prepare schedules and budgets for film productions.
* Manage the day-to-day accounting office functions and reporting the project’s financial progress against the budgets.
* Calculate finances, cost productions, and control cash flow to ensure payments are made on time and in accordance with agreements and approved budgets.
* During production, evaluate all purchase requisitions, oversee payments, manage payroll, petty cash, and foreign currency (if applicable), and keep accurate financial records.
* Assist with monitoring budgets, analyze costs and expenditures, provide daily and weekly cost reports, as well as cost forecasts that evaluate the financial impact of any production changes.
* Prepare Statement of Account for all productions.
* Perform audits of production accounts.

Financial Accounting:
* Assist with revenue recognition and film cost amortization for monthly close.
* Participate in development of a new forecasting process for the productions including a monthly P&L and variance analysis.
* Assist with financial month end close and daily accounting activity on tight deadlines.
* Monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Cost tracking, coding, and processing invoices and payments.
* Assist with financial analysis and budget preparation.
* Serve in backup capacity for other accounting functions.
* Document accounting and control procedures.
* Other duties and special projects as assigned by Controller or CFO.

Desired Skills & Experience

Competencies:
* Thorough knowledge of accounting processes and procedures.
* Handles confidential and sensitive information and records with a high degree of discretion, diligence and good judgment.
* Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Listens effectively, transmits information accurately and understandably, and actively seeks feedback.
* Well-organized, self-directed team player. Remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.
* Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
* Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
* Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
* Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality, presents numerical data effectively, and is able to read and interpret written information.
* Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and good judgment in all interactions with co-workers, customers, vendors and others.
* Consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
* Strong analytical, quantitative and financial skills.

Basic Requirements:
Must have Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Must have prior experience as production accountant
Minimum 3 years prior experience as an accountant
Experience with accounting software packages as well as budgeting/scheduling software.
Experience in film production and knowledge of tax, union, guild, and other relevant government regulations
Strong knowledge and understanding of the production process and experience with budgets
Skilled with PCs, accounting software, and MS Office including advanced Excel skills

Local candidates only, no relocation will be offered.

Please note that candidates who are qualified for this position will be requested to complete an employment pre-screening test

Please send cover letter and resume to info@marvista.net.