This week’s employment opportunities

Each week Campaign Brief posts available positions within the industry (free for direct hires). Email any jobs you have going to martin@campaignbrief.com (please place “Employment Opportunities” in the email subject area) by 5.00pm Tuesday for listing on Wednesday morning.

MARKETING EXECUTIVE – FAIRFAX MEDIA

Fairfax Media, Australia’s leading print and online media company, is seeking to employ a high performer to the position of Marketing Executive to work across watoday.com.au and brisbanetimes.com.au.

Reporting to the State Marketing Manager QLD & WA, the Marketing Executive role is responsible for assisting in the development of audience focused, brand and tactical marketing campaigns, as well as the implementation of key sponsorship activity to drive readership, audience engagement and brand image & awareness across both mastheads.

The successful candidate will be confident with both the media and creative development of communications campaigns with past experience within the digital marketing arena. Your will have high energy levels, attention to detail and passion for the media will be second to none and you will consequently be rewarded with a competitive salary, training and career development opportunities.

Required attributes:

• Degree in business or marketing with at least three years experience in a relevant marketing role.
• Strong people skills and ability to foster strategic external partnerships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and numeric/ analytical skills.

Desired attributes:

• Knowledge or experience in the news/media industry.
• Experience in online marketing and brand management.
• SEO/SEM and online analytics experience.

Interested applicants are invited to apply online at http://careers.fairfax.com.au/ by 5pm, 29th January 2013.

Fairfax is an equal opportunity employer

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ACADEMIC SESSIONALS  – ADVERTISING COPYWRITERS & ART DIRECTORS

Overview

Edith Cowan University’s Faculty of Education and Arts offers a diverse range of courses in Communications, Creative Industries, Arts and Humanities, Teacher Education and Performing Arts. The Faculty draws from dedicated sessional staff who use their academic, professional and teaching skills to contribute to the quality of its teaching programs.

The evolving nature of Education and Arts means that from time to time we need to refresh our casual teaching pool and are currently seeking expressions of interest from Advertising Copywriters and Art Directors  

Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate recent industry experience, an interest in research-informed approaches, a high level of communication skills and teaching experience. You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.   ECU is a smoke-free environment.

Benefits & Remuneration

These casual positions attract competitive remuneration.  For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Future Staff website.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to call Diane Slade, Advertising & Creative Services Course Coordinator on 9370 6171 for more information or email your CV, specifying your area or areas of interest and evidence of your experience in Industry, Teaching and/or Research to d.slade@ecu.edu.au

Closing Date: Applications close on 30 January 2013.

Please note:  Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the relevant working rights to fill this position.

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Ad Capital is seeking an experienced designer. You will be required to work in a creative team on a range of design, marketing, advertising, print and web projects.

You will possess the following:

• A tertiary qualification in Graphic Design
• Excellent attention to detail
• A sharp eye for modern and clean design
• Experience using Adobe CS4 – InDesign – Illustrator – Photoshop
• Solid pre-press and finished art skills
• Understanding of colour profiles and ink weight for newsprint adverts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Good project and time management skills
• A digital portfolio that reflects your design experience
• 3+ years industry experience

Web development knowledge will be viewed as a plus

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly team and start working on exciting projects. Applications are via email only. Please send your CV to Geoff Swingler.

E: geoff@adcapital.com.au

RUBY ON RAILS DEVELOPER – LINC

If you think ‘Ruby’ is an exotic dancer and ‘Rails’ are what you lean on while watching Ruby dance, there is no need to read on. If on the other hand, seeing the words ‘Ruby on Rails’ makes you leap for joy, this could be just the job for you.

Linc urgently needs another talented developer to join its dynamic team.  You will be working in an environment that encourages innovation, and can offer you excellent projects to work on.

To be successful in this role, you will need solid experience (5+ years) in most of the following areas:

• Strong object oriented design and analysis skills
• Strong commercial experience using Ruby/Ruby on Rails
• Test driven development, and
• Experience with testing frameworks (RSpec or similar)
• PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Git
• Capistrano deployment
• CoffeeScript
• HAML
• SCSS
• Thin application server
• NGINX web server
• Linux system administration
• Experience is also needed in HTML5, CSS, Javascript, JQuery and AJAX
• Mobile Web and App Development
• Integration

To apply, please email rosemareec@lincintegrated.com as soon as possible – with a covering letter, comprehensive resume, examples of previous work (or Github account details) or anything else that you’re proud to call your work. Or, if you’d prefer to come in for a chat and coffee, simply call Rosemaree on 6363 7000 to arrange a time.

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MARKETING EXECUTIVE

•     New Business Development Focus

•     Part time with possibility of full time

We are a boutique Advertising and Marketing Agency looking for a motivated and outgoing individual to work in our small team.

Reporting to the Director, initially the main focus of the role will be new business development and we are seeking a person with appropriate experience, drive and determination. There is the possibly of permanent full time work down the track should you prove your worth.

You will have the ability and drive to build and maintain profitable relationships with new and existing clients, and you will take responsibility for business acquisition and growth of sales.

You should have a strong bottom line focus and fully understand the dynamics of the sales process.

Experience / Attributes

• Degree qualified in a business marketing or advertising discipline.
• Experience working in a marketing or advertising environment (highly desirable but not essential).
• Good understanding of the marketing discipline, online & offline.
• Financially savvy, enthusiastic, outgoing and pro-active.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly developed and disciplined time management and organisational skills.
• B2B Sales experience will be highly regarded.

Interested? For a copy of the Job Description, email david@priceadvertising.com.au or call David on 0417 184 586 for an overview of the role.

Applications close: 5pm 31st January 2013.

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Attention: Experienced Creative Staff…

As mentioned last week, we’re sure 2013 is going to be an exciting year for the Perth industry, and we look forward to supplying your freelance and permanent requirements, to help you find that perfect staff member – or for those seeking work, we look forward to securing you that ideal role! We understand the needs of the Perth market, so if you are needing work, please send your CV through to roshelle.curtis@asphar.com.au to be considered for a number of upcoming freelance and permanent positions that are on the horizon!

Get yourself ahead of the pack and have a shot at scoring your dream role! When you register with Asphar Recruitment the sky is the limit – so target the best of local and national freelance and permanent opportunities, by approaching Roshelle Curtis – via roshelle.curtis@asphar.com.au!

Don’t be complacent – get a placement! We regularly have a number of permanent client placements and in-house freelance assignments waiting to be filled – talk to us today about your skills in the following areas:

• Senior Integrated Agency Account Directors
• Senior Integrated Agency Account Managers
• Production and Studio Managers
• Print Industry Client Account Service, Sales/BDM and Graphic Designers
• Sign Making, Production and Signage Staff
• Ad Agency Experienced Mac Operators
• Corporate Experienced Graphic Designers
• Telecommunication Project Engineers, Systems Integration Engineers and IT Network Administrators
• Customer Service Specialists
• Web/Digital Project Managers
• Experienced Administration/Reception Staff

If you’ve registered previously, feel free to contact Roshelle on 0488 401 410 – and keep me updated on your availability, as roles regularly become available at short notice! (Positions are often, but not limited to, onsite freelance assignments, so we require experienced people only.) To register, simply email your CV and Portfolio directly to roshelle.curtis@asphar.com.au or chat to her on 6252 6907.

Spotlight roles of the week:

·         Trade Coordinator roles

We are currently seeking two Account Coordinators (Client Side) for an entry level position in Client Service. If you’re experienced in Business Development, Account Management or Client Relationship Management, or are eager to establish a career in Client Service or BDM (where you’ll be providing customer service, to your own portfolio of existing clients), then please email through your CV to roshelle.curtis@asphar.com.au to get more information on two Wangara based Trade Coordinator roles, that may interest you!

·          Network Administration work

Experienced in Network Administration, and familiar with VMware and Cisco technology – then please email through your CV to roshelle.curtis@asphar.com.au to be briefed on two positions on the horizon.

·          Web & Digital Sales

Experienced in lead generation, sales support or closing prospects – especially within the web or digital realm? If so please email through your CV to roshelle.curtis@asphar.com.au to be briefed on a lead generation and sales person position on the horizon.

*** Upcoming Roles: We are also accepting expressions of interest from any experienced Night Shift Duty Managers for an upcoming Hospitality role, and experienced Project Managers with Project Management certification (such as Prince2 or PMBOK) for a 12 month contract role to start shortly. ***

Check out our website for more information on other roles also available www.asphar.com.au – and submit your CV or enquiries to Roshelle Curtis at roshelle.curtis@asphar.com.au to be considered for any career opportunities that catch your eye! Roshelle Curtis has worked in the industry and understands your needs, so for a confidential discussion, please call 08 6252 6907.

Asphar Recruitment offers over 24 years of industry experience, so maximize your success by leveraging on this wealth of knowledge and experience by contacting roshelle.curtis@asphar.com.au – and align yourself with Asphar Recruitment today!

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About Us

If there’s one thing you need to know ‘About Us’… it is that we firmly believe in starting the conversation ‘About You’.  SevenTwenty is a specialist firm dedicated to sourcing and representing professionals in the marketing communications, digital, advertising and media sectors.

Notices

Follow @SevenTweety on Twitter for the Real Time updates of new opportunities as we get them. Anything with the ‘Web/Hosting Agency’ may require you to sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement). The client is planning a launch to market for June 2013 and its build-up needs to remain confidential before the market can react.

Current Vacancies

•       URGENT | Digital Media Planner/Buyer (Digital agency)

•       NEW | Senior Designer w/ packaging (mid-size strategic brand agency)

•       NEW | Social Media Manager (Web/Hosting agency)

•       NEW | Account Director (boutique agency)

•       NEW | Senior Digital Account Manager (APAC digital agency)

•       NEW | Digital Account Director (leading Perth digital agency)

•       NEW | Head of Digital (mid-size strategic brand agency)

•       NEW | PHP
Developer w/ WordPress+Concrete5.0 (agency)

•       NEW | Search Specialist – SEM/PCC Only (full service digital agency)

•       NEW | 2x PHP Developer w/ WordPress, Joomla (Web/Hosting agency)

•       Marketing Executive – Internal position (Web/Hosting Agency)

•       Web Designers w/ Front-End exp (Web/Hosting Agency)

•       Digital Creative Director (Web/Hosting Agency)

•       Business Development Manager (Web/Hosting Agency)

•       Product & Analytics Manager (Client-Side)

•       Head of Search – SEO Only (Agency)

•       Brand Manager (Client Side)

•       Director of Strategic Partnerships ‘Sports Media'(APAC role based in Singapore)

Who Should Apply?

If these positions are not suitable to your skillset don’t let that discourage you from contacting us to tell us what is. If you are genuinely serious about planning your next career move or simply need a second opinion don’t delay and register now by sending your resume and covering letter hello@seventwenty.com.au.

Alternatively feel free to contact us on +618 6143 5454. (Note: Our phone is unmanned at times so if you get through to our voicemail, please leave a message. We endeavour to return all calls within 24hrs).