Wanted: rockstars.
An exciting growth spurt for Scratch! It’s a dynamic bunch that’s looking to grow as our work expands. I can’t wait to see who we find.
We’ve got some openings at a variety of levels - Director, Manager, Coordinator and Executive Assistant. Check out the descriptions below.
Most near and dear to my heart, I am on the hunt for a new Executive Assistant. Chelsea, among many other things a most wondrous make-my-life-work-wizard, is launching her career and moving into a fabulous role at MTV, which means I need a right-hand. More details below…
Do your work, interwebs!
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT FOR SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SCRATCH
Scratch (www.mtvscratch.com) is a collaborative, diverse, cross-functional team that channels the reach, connection and creative force of Viacom and its brands in new ways to drive revenue and culture.
Scratch is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the SVP and head of its consulting practice. This position is based in New York, NY and is on a full-time, freelance basis.
Job responsibilities include the following but are not limited to:
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide administrative support for SVP ranging from heavy travel and scheduling, daily departmental operations, events and research projects.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Provide general administrative support for SVP – managing calendars, handling extensive travel arrangements, scheduling meetings/conference calls, answering phones, making copies, faxing, filing, data-entry, organizing contacts, sending packages, settling expense reports and ordering premiums.
- Utilize office applications such as PC, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Assist and work with others within the department/company on various projects, distributions and preparations for events or meetings, both internal and external.
- Aid in category research as well as general industry and competitive research (e.g., surf web for company background/ product information, search trade magazines/ newspapers for appropriate articles/ mining the competitive landscape).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 1 year experience, preferably in Entertainment and/or Executive Assistant
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications, especially PowerPoint
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task with great follow up skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-moving environment; flexible and adaptable to change
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive issues or information
- Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of an organization, particularly senior levels
- College degree is preferred and equivalent work experience is required
Please send resume and cover letter to mtvscratchjobs@mtv.com with subject “Executive Assistant.”
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DIRECTOR, SCRATCH
Scratch (www.mtvscratch.com) is a collaborative, diverse, cross-functional team that channels the reach, connection and creative force of Viacom and its brands in new ways to drive revenue and culture.
Scratch is looking for an entrepreneurial, experienced Director to join its consulting practice. Candidates should be passionate about youth culture, with strong client-service skills, and able to manage and drive a wide variety of projects. The Director will lead and support various projects for Scratch’s consulting partners, including business strategies, insights and trends reports, brand strategies, retail and product launch plans, and creative concepts for activation.
DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Lead working team(s) dedicated to researching, writing, and developing specific project deliverables (e.g. assessments, strategies, research studies, videos, presentations & events, creative concepts)
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Manage client relationships through development and execution of projects, including presentation of interim and final deliverables
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Drive thought-leadership, including original IP, synthesis of research, audits of industry and business thinking, and cultural news to formulate new products for Scratch and its partners
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Support Vice President in creation of various assignments, account management, and business development
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Interface with partners across Scratch and Viacom’s portfolio of brands to develop and present client deliverables
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Manage project timelines, budgets, materials production, event planning, etc.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 8-10 yrs. in consulting, strategy, marketing/advertising, and/or tech preferred
- Drive for transformational, pioneering cultural work
- Strategic and analytical thinker with excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
- Flexibility, initiative, appetite for entrepreneurial environment and appreciation for various corporate cultures
- Strong interpersonal, relationship-development and leadership skills
- Effective manager of direct and cross-functional teams
- Strong connection to and passion for culture and cross-disciplinary thinking
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Knowledge of retail, product design/development, automotive, healthcare, financial services and/or media industries a plus
- Willing to travel
Position is based in New York, NY and available immediately on a full-time, freelance basis.
Please send resume and cover letter to mtvscratchjobs@mtv.com with subject “Director.”
- Support cross-disciplinary working team(s) in development of project deliverables (e.g. assessments, strategies, research studies, videos, creative concepts, industry analyses, and events)
- Research and analyze relevant industry and cultural trends, evaluate business problems
- Prepare creative/strategic briefs and project assignments and manage timelines, etc.
- Create and deliver presentations and briefing materials
- Manage day-to-day relationships with third-party consultants/vendors
- Manage project resources, including timelines, budgets, materials production, event planning, etc.
- 4-7 yrs in consulting, strategy, marketing/advertising, start-ups and/or tech preferred
- Drive for transformational, pioneering cultural work
- Flexibility, initiative, appetite for entrepreneurial environment and appreciation for various corporate cultures
- Strategic and analytical thinker with excellent written and interpersonal skills
- Strong connection to and passion for culture and cross-disciplinary thinking
- Ability to work in a fast-moving environment; flexible and adaptable to change
- Self-starter, seeking challenging experience
- Strong desk research skills
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Knowledge of retail, product design/development, automotive, healthcare, financial services and/or media industries a plus
COORDINATOR, SCRATCH
Scratch (www.mtvscratch.com) is a collaborative, diverse, cross-functional team that channels the reach, connection and creative force of Viacom and its brands in new ways to drive revenue and culture.
Scratch is looking for a motivated, capable Coordinator to join its consulting practice. Candidates should have a strong interest in consumer brands, media, business, and culture, and possess the ability to think critically about how these elements interact. The Coordinator will provide operational, administrative, and executional support across a variety of different assignments for Scratch’s consulting business, including research, analysis, and project management.
DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support cross-functional working team(s) dedicated to executing projects (e.g. assessments, strategies, research studies, videos, creative concepts, industry analyses, presentations & events)
- Draft project assignments and manage timelines
- Research and analyze relevant industry and cultural trends, evaluate business problems
- Prepare and present briefing materials based on this research
- Develop and manage internal team infrastructure, such as analyses, research, presentation materials, project management tools, etc.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-3 yrs experience in consulting, strategy, marketing/advertising, and/or technology preferred
- Drive for transformational, pioneering cultural work
- Self-starter, seeking challenging experience to launch a career
- Creative, strategic, analytical, generous cross-disciplinary thinker
- Outstanding communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work collaboratively to share ideas
- Excellent written and desk research skills
- Strong connection to and passion for culture
- Impeccable attention to detail; well-organized; ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast-moving environment; flexible and adaptable to change
Position is based in New York, NY and available immediately on a full-time, freelance basis.
Please send resume and cover letter to mtvscratchjobs@mtv.com with subject “Coordinator.”
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