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Web Developer

Recent graduate looking for the perfect way to start your career? Seasoned pro looking to take the next step?

Imaginal Marketing Group, winner of 33 Addy Awards, is looking for fun-loving, talented and tenacious web developer to join our dynamic team.

We are looking for creative, easy-going, yet detail-oriented applicants. Rockstar talent without the rockstar ego. Perfect cocktail of humor, experience and skill a plus.

• Create and maintain client web sites
• Publish and send promotional emails and newsletters
• Comfortable with standards-compliant HTML and CSS
• Experienced with Dreamweaver and Photoshop or Fireworks
• Familiar with browser compatibility and SEO best practices
• Experience with Flash, e-commerce, Wordpress, MODx CMS system or PHP/MySQL web development a huge plus.

If you could be our match made in heaven, send email inquiries only... no phone calls, please. Online portfolios or digital PDFs of work must accompany resumes for consideration- we want to see your talent. 2 Offices: Mandeville and New Orleans.

Imaginal Marketing Group is a full-service marketing firm specializing in media relations, developing brand identities, and cost-effective marketing strategies, serving a diverse client base ranging from technology companies to Aveda salons and spas. We offer insurance, paid vacations and other benefits.

Please send resumes and work examples to: careers@immarketinggroup.com
Visit our website at immarketinggroup.com

Salary- $25-35K/ year depending on skill set
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Assistant Account Executive Position

Otey White & Associates is immediately seeking an Assistant Account Executive to join our team. We’re looking for a long-term team member with a mutual commitment to success and willingness to grow in a fast-paced agency environment. Salary will be based upon experience. Healthcare and benefits are provided.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in creating, planning and implementing marketing campaigns and programs for wide variety of agency clients including national accounts in multiple states
Ensure the client’s marketing strategies are clearly defined and efficiently communicated to creative staff
Coordinate media traffic between Account Executives and creative staff members
Adhere to deadlines and provide exceptional follow-through
Research for various Marketing initiatives and projects
Assist in purchasing of direct mail, newspaper, radio, television, web, and social media for all clients
Edit and proof materials as needed
Help create meeting presentations and materials
Additional assistance as needed

Desired Qualifications:

Outstanding collaboration and integration skills
Ability to take initiative without full supervision
Proactive, detail-oriented and extremely organized
Customer service oriented
Skilled team player who can handle multiple tasks, objectives and projects at a time
Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills, both internally with staff as well as externally with clients and vendors
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related area of study
Minimum 2 years of marketing experience (including internships)
Proficient in using MS Office products: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
Professional and positive attitude
Willing to Travel up to 25%

If interested, send cover letter and resume to Shelly Baker at shelly@oteywhite.com
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Receptionist Position

Otey White & Associates is immediately seeking a skilled receptionist to join our team. This is a full time position in a fast-paced agency environment. We’re looking for a long-term team member with a mutual commitment to success and willing to grow within our company. Salary will be based upon experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Answer telephone and direct calls
Greet and direct persons entering the building
General administrative and clerical support
Receive and sort mail and deliveries
Implement and maintain office systems
Help manage intern schedule and job responsibilities
Order office supplies
Keep receptionist, conference room and supply areas tidy at all times
Schedule appointments and maintain appointment diary
Help create meeting and promotional materials
Adhere to deadlines and provide exceptional follow-through
Additional assistance as needed

Desired Qualifications:

Outstanding collaboration and integration skills
Ability to take initiative without full supervision
Customer service oriented
Proactive, detail-oriented and extremely organized
Skilled team player who can handle multiple tasks, objectives and projects at a time
Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills, both internally with staff as well as externally with clients and vendors
High school diploma and some college experience is preferred
Relevant training or qualification w/ knowledge of business principles
Proficient in using MS Office products: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
Professional and positive attitude

If interested, send cover letter and resume to Shelly Baker at shelly@oteywhite.com

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Graphic Designer

We’re searching for a problem solver who knows that good ideas begin on paper before a mouse is ever clicked. And while that pencil is the starting point, you also have to know how to translate those ideas flawlessly through a mastery of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Our work environment is fast paced; projects from branding and ad campaigns to direct mail, brochures and outdoor could be coming across your desk at any given time. A proven ability to take a project from concept to completion is a must. Mac-based art dept (is there any other kind?) Also looking to add great freelance artists to our resource pool. Rush resume and creative samples to jobs@graham-group.com Position to be filled in our corporateLafayette office.

Interactive Designer

Job Summary:

Bent Media Inc. is looking for a talented, full-time Interactive Designer to work on a large-scale e-commerce web site for a well-known direct marketer. He/She will collaborate with creative directors, account directors, producers and writers.

Major Responsibilities:

• Design wireframes, site layouts, banner ads, emails and email templates, rich media, print, flash and animated GIFs under limited supervision, and according to creative direction, strategic objectives, and brand guidelines
• Participate in User Experience thought leadership that applies to direct marketing optimization & e-commerce
• Provide direction and support to production designers
• Provide quality assurance on creative deliverables and prepare client presentations Aid in the development of creating brand design guidelines

Qualifications/ Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in graphic design, or equivalent work-related experience
• 5+ years of web-specific design experience • Understanding of web standards and issues across Mac and PC platforms and different browsers; familiarity with all general parameters for best-practice web design
• Solid working knowledge of applicable design tools including Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, and Flash on both Mac and PC platforms
• Well-versed in development tradeoffs between speed, design, flexibility and the underlying page architecture
• Experience in print design a plus, but not mandatory
• Ability to solve creative problems using keen strategic and organizational experience
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas, concepts and design rationale to peers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Works well independently and with a team; trustworthy, positive “can do” attitude, self-motivated, organized, creative, and reliable
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines

Please submit online portfolio and resume for review.

Bent Media is a New Orleans-based interactive agency servicing regional, national, and international clients. Since 1992, we’ve been creating rich interactive experiences by architecting, designing and building apps, web sites, communities and storefronts that connect brands with their customers. We work with some of the most respected, well-known and well-loved brands in the world to build holistic digital strategies that address their needs. Clients include McIlhenny Company – makers of TABASCO® brand Pepper Sauces, Kraft Foods, Oreck, Kikkoman, Lands’ End, McCormick, Zatarain’s, Smoothie King, Luzianne Tea, and Blanchard and Company.

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Interactive Account Coordinator/Producer

Job Summary:

Bent Media Inc. is looking for an Interactive Account Coordinator/Producer to manage the day-to-day operation of a large-scale e-commerce web site for a well-known direct marketer. The Interactive Account Coordinator/Producer works with the Account Director and Traffic Manager, and is responsible for managing web projects from concept through completion. This requires the ability to balance scope, time, cost, and quality while maintaining a positive “can do” attitude that supports the Account Director in maintaining client relationships and expectations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Possess an excellent understanding of digital production
• Scope and create detailed and accurate project descriptions, estimates, functional and technical specifications, schedules, timelines and written status reports throughout the development process; update documentation as necessary
• Manage and deliver multiple projects simultaneously, on-time and on-budget, from creation through proofing and QA testing
• Document all aspects of project development through the use of electronic project extranets, written minutes, client call sheets, change request forms, and other documentation
• Actively manage different aspects of projects on a daily basis: scope, issues, schedule, budget, quality, approvals, and client communication
• Collaborate with Account Director, Traffic Manager, Creative Director, etc. to ensure assignments are clear and deadlines met
• Proactively identify and resolve issues that could impact scope, delivery schedule, or cost
• Facilitate collaboration and issue resolution among team members; ensure entire project team is informed of specific and overall progress
• Provide weekly status reports, project tracking updates and overall assessments to Account Director and team
• Oversee and manage analytics, SEO, SEM, PPC campaigns, and social media

Qualifications/ Skills:

• Minimum 3-5 years of digital project management experience; should include Internet and/or software development, or software and/or systems integration consulting
• Strong experience producing insightful e-commerce, email, social media and digital marketing strategy development; high comfort level with metrics, analytics and measurement
• Proven knowledge of complex e-commerce solutions and user experience best practices
• Strong organization, communication, and motivational skills
• Knowledge and experience developing enterprise level e-commerce projects is mandatory, as well as having managed diverse teams
• Interactive agency experience is strongly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of Project Management principles, methods & techniques: scope management, risk/?issue management, change management, team communication, cost management, project planning, and budgeting (forecasting, tracking, reporting)
• Professional demeanor; diplomatic; works and plays well with others in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in microsoft word, powerpoint, and excel

Bent Media is a New Orleans-based interactive agency servicing regional, national, and international clients. Since 1992, we’ve been creating rich interactive experiences by architecting, designing and building apps, web sites, communities and storefronts that connect brands with their customers. We work with some of the most respected, well-known and well-loved brands in the world to build holistic digital strategies that address their needs. Clients include McIlhenny Company – makers of TABASCO® brand Pepper Sauces, Kraft Foods, Oreck, Kikkoman, Lands’ End, McCormick, Zatarain’s, Smoothie King, Luzianne Tea, and Blanchard and Company.
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WHERE Magazine is seeking an experienced account executive to work in its New Orleans office. Ideal candidate will have at least five years of sales experience (preferably ad sales), be a self-starter, able to develop new leads and client accounts, as well as maintain an existing account list. This person will be able to work in a fast-paced environment with print deadlines, and able to multi-task. Candidate must be able to meet monthly sales goal. Responsibilities include: ad sales, contract negotiation, ad production, event planning, attendance of after-work functions, and client relations. Requirements: college degree, applicable professional experience, reliable transportation. This position pays a base salary and competitive commission rate, as well as offers standard health benefits. Please submit resume, cover letter, references, and salary requirements to lindsay.hilton@wheremagazine.com.

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Copywriter

Do you have a passion for writing and creative expression that cannot be expressed with words? If so, you are not the person we are looking for. Our search is for a copywriter who can take an idea and make it sing, shout or whisper. This writer must have the ability to generate concepts from headline to call to action and all the details that come in between. We’re not asking for you to dot the i’s and cross the t’s (we have art directors who do that) but you must be able to deliver polished copy for a variety of clients across a wide range of sectors. Our work environment is collaborative and it will be expected that you interact with members of creative and account service teams to ensure that copy is on target, uniquely memorable and strategically focused. So to recap -- you are a great thinker who has the ability to pull those great ideas out of your head, express said ideas on paper while interacting with a great team who will hold you to extremely high standards…wow, you sound pretty great — send your resume, salary requirements and samples asap to jobs@graham-group.com. Position to be filled in our corporate Lafayette office.

Account Service Position

Is your depth of strategic planning rivaled only by your excellent organizational skills? That’s a good start, but there’s more to it. Account service requires a go-getter who can take direction and run with it, working in a collaborative ad agency environment. No sitting around and waiting for your marching orders here. We’re looking for an excellent multitasker with an understanding of marketing across all mediums, from print to broadcast, social, digital, and emerging new media. It’s about knowing and doing. You have to be a mind reader and a fortune teller rolled into one. It should go without saying, but excellent communication skills (and proofing!) are a must. Are you up to the task of being the eyes, ears and voice for an exciting range of clients? Actually, we’ll be the judge of that – send resume and salary requirements to jobs@graham-group.com. Graham Group is a Louisiana advertising agency. We are currently interviewing qualified candidates to fill this account service position immediately in our corporate office located in Lafayette, LA.

Responsibilities:

Implement marketing campaigns and programs for wide variety of agency clients under the oversight of an Account Supervisor
Ensure that marketing communications strategies are clearly defined and approved by clients and are also understood by the creative staff members

Requirements:

Outstanding collaboration and integration skills
Proactive, detail-oriented and extremely organized
Ability to adhere to deadlines and provide exceptional follow-through
Skilled team player who can handle multiple tasks, objectives and projects at a time
Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills, both internally with staff as well as externally with clients and vendors
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or related area of study
Minimum 2 years of marketing experience (excluding internships)
Proficient in using MS Office products: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
Professional and positive attitude

We’re looking for a long-term team member with a mutual commitment to success. Salary will be based upon experience. Excellent healthcare and retirement benefits are provided.

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Assistant Director of Public Relations and Marketing

Proactively seek publicity and manage relations for regional consumer/business press and national trades. Provide “on-call” support in crisis management and communication. Produce content for various publications, Web site, e-newsletters. Must possess excellent AP Style writing skills, professional verbal and interpersonal skills, thorough Word, PC and internet mastery, type min. 45 WPM. Bachelor’s plus min 3 yrs experience in communications or public relations. Provide cover letter, resume, 3 letters of recommendation.

APPLY ONLINE (NO CALLS/EMAILS) http://careers.dcc.edu/

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Brand Manager/ Coordinator
Imaginal Marketing
Mandeville, LA

IM Marketing Group is seeking passionate marketing executives with excellent organizational skills and an amazing attitude.

We require: · A love for all things marketing · A desire to learn & grow · Creativity beyond normal expectations · Immense energy · A strong work ethic · Friendly and effective communication skills · Attention to detail that would scare a drill sergeant

We would love: · Background or training in marketing, advertising or public relations · An interest in the fashion, salon & spa industries · Freshly-baked brownies at your interview

We do not want: · Crybabies · Finger-pointers · Slackers · Mean people

IM Marketing provides a fast-paced but relaxed work environment outside of New Orleans (use the Causeway drive to learn French on tape). Our ideal candidate will have the perfect blend of humor, experience and skill. Seasoned pros and scrappy young go-getters welcome, but you’ll have to prove you’ve got what it takes. Potential salary based on experience and skill set. We offer insurance, paid vacation and other benefits. Email inquiries only; no phone calls.

Salary range, $20,000- $35,000, depending on experience and skill level

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