careers

SpotCo has played a leading role in developing Broadway’s most iconic brands, from the stenciled typography of Rent to the strikingly bold star of Hamilton. We are a team of storytellers and research nerds, digital gurus and media-buying mavens — all driven by both brains and guts. We take laughter seriously and leave our egos at the door. We celebrate diversity because we know it makes us stronger. We are passionate about what we do, and compassionate in how we do it. We believe our end goal is to enrich the lives of audiences from all around the world. And that is what motivates us. Join us!

The ACCOUNT DIRECTOR oversees the overall strategy, planning, coordination and execution of a show’s advertising and marketing campaign. The Account Director is responsible for shaping the “story” of each client meetings and must speak holistically about advertising, both internally and externally, including: brand story, industry perception, consumer strategy, creative directions and insights that will drive all parts of the campaign.

The Account Director also oversees and manages a team of Account Managers/Assistant Account Executives to ensure good communication and internal work-flow. The Account Director works closely with Creative Director in shaping a show’s marketing path.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the strategy, planning, coordination and execution of a show’s overall advertising and marketing campaign
• Shapes the “story” of each account, initiating long-term planning according to a show’s life cycle and sales needs
• Sets media strategy including buying/negotiating
• Creates insightful objectives and strategy to direct the internal team based on research and data from the digital/analytics team.
• Oversees the project briefing process, working with Account Manager and Creative Project Associate on execution of all deliverables
• Leads overall communication between the client, all internal teams and any additional agencies

Requirements:

• Experience working in advertising agencies and in the theater industry
• Experience in media strategy, buying and planning
• Understanding of advertising/marketing principles
• Proficiency in G-Suite, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Keynote and Power Point
• Extreme attention to detail and strong ability to multitask
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a range of personalities
• Ability to keep calm under pressure in a fast paced environment
• 5+ years experience working in marketing or advertising (interactive experience / knowledge of social a plus)
• Interest in / knowledge of the New York theater industry

Salary: $100,000 - $110,000/year

SpotCo has played a leading role in developing Broadway’s most iconic brands, from the stenciled typography of Rent to the strikingly bold star of Hamilton. We are a team of storytellers and research nerds, digital gurus and media-buying mavens — all driven by both brains and guts. We take laughter seriously and leave our egos at the door. We celebrate diversity because we know it makes us stronger. We are passionate about what we do, and compassionate in how we do it. We believe our end goal is to enrich the lives of audiences from all around the world. And that is what motivates us. It’s a tremendous (and inspiring!) task; are you up for the challenge?

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Have respect for all working parties and help create a safe, open, honest and positive working environment
• Responsible for expanding a show’s brand identity in motion, including broadcast, online and social content
• Design/edit TV and online graphic spots
• Collaborate with writers and Art Directors to produce spots that meet/exceed client expectations
• Design complex graphics and animation using collaborative and independent input and creativity
• Create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes
• Encode, convert, and edit videos
• Handle multiple projects concurrently, balancing time constraints while maintaining quality
• Update management re: technical requirements (software/equipment updates/purchases needed to stay with or get ahead of the times)
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure that all ideas can be executed within budget and timeframe
• Collaborates with the Design, Digital, and Copy teams on campaign development, and to maintain consistency across all media

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The Motion Designer/Editor provides creative solutions for all video projects at SpotCo. This position is able to distill concepts into motion executions, and invent brand expressions that are unique and brand defining. This position is part of a collaborative, creative team that is responsible for creating the highest caliber video and broadcast content for our clients.

• Video Editor with at least 4-5 years of professional experience
• Reel of motion work
• Understanding of visual story telling and cinematic techniques
• Understanding of typography and design
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere and After Effects
• Knowledge of C4D, ProTools, and DaVinci Resolve a plus
• Experience with sound design
• Working computer and internet connection for work from home when needed

SALARY: $80,000 - $90,000/year