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Corus Interactive is Hiring Supervising Producer (Kids & Family)

October 22, 2010 | Kimberly Dean | Posted in Interactive Industry > Jobs

CORUS INTERACTIVE:

Attention Alumni! Corus Interactive is seeking stellar Supervising Producer!

Corus™ Interactive (Toronto) is looking for a Supervising Producer with excellent production and managerial skills to oversee the daily operations and delivery of the Kids & Family websites and web content for YTV, Treehouse, CMT, and Nickelodeon Canada. This position reports into the Director of Interactive.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience running a team that delivers high-quality online experiences, excellent traffic metrics, innovative integrated sponsored campaigns and large-scale production budgets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure the Network websites perform optimally, function as required, and continue to deliver innovative features and functionality.
  • Maintain and grow Kids & Family websites as category traffic leaders.
  • Manage large-scale production and operations budgets, including work with Director of Interactive on forecasting and managing costs, efficiently produce or acquire excellent web content, and consistently ensure costs are on or under budget.
  • Lead production for Kids & Family Network websites and get the best performance and products out of internal and external teams.  Ensure that all websites operate with minimal downtime, bugs addressed quickly and appropriately, new features needed are identified and produced in a timely manner.
  • Understand the OIDMC tax credit system, ensure maximum number of projects qualify for tax credits, and assist in the preparation of application documentation.
  • Lead the community activities for these brands, including strategic implementation for message boards, loyalty programs, UGC and social media activities; understand all applicable regulations (e.g. PIPEDA) and legal best-practices, membership system design and flow, and organization of the moderator pool.
  • Secure and track rights for digital assets used on the sites, including contract negotiation, rights management and documentation. Oversee the implementation of all legal guidelines and processes by both internal team and external partners.
  • Lead a high-performing team of Producers, Project Managers, and coordinators.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proactive, positive, and thrives in a fast-paced highly-collaborative production environment
  • Comprehensive understanding of interactivity and the Web, website technology and production practices.
  • Passionate advocate for and consumer of interactive media for kids and parents.
  • Minimum 5 yrs professional experience in a senior production or managerial position
  • Excellent communicator and problem solver. Ability to shepherd a wide range of stakeholders with complicated brands.
  • Knowledge of information architecture, usability best practices, and demographic use patterns.
Got what it takes?

Interested applicants are invited to forward a resume by October 26, 2010 to: interactive@corusent.com

 Please indicate “Supervising Producer” in your subject line or your email will not be received; no calls or faxes please.

Corus is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

For more information on Corus™ Entertainment Inc., please visit us at www.corusent.com



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CFC Media Lab Guest Faculty Member to speak at “Privacy: Generations”, Israel

August 23, 2010 | Kimberly Dean | Posted in Alumni Successes > CFC Media Lab > Events > Funding > Jobs > News & Events > Projects > Volunteer

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CFC Media Lab Guest Faculty member, Kate Raynes-Goldie, will be speaking at the 32nd Annual Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners – Privacy: Generations on the Plenary panel: “Where are we now? The inter-generational shift in privacy perceptions”
For hundreds of generations privacy has been recognized as a fundamental human right in Israel.
Today, privacy stands at a crossroads. The existing legal and regulatory frameworks, in the EU, US, and OECD, as well as in Israel, date back to the 1980s and 1990s. They predate a new generation of technologies including mobile devices, biometrics, RFID, cloud computing, indeed, the Internet itself – which has swept through the marketplace with such force so as to destabilize laws and regulations. They have seen shifts in the perception of privacy among a new generation of users, who post personal information and communicate with friends and colleagues on social networks. Policymakers all over the world realize that this sea change calls for a new generation of governance.

Join us in Israel, a land melding old with new – from the religious, cultural and historical heritage of Jerusalem, to the high tech start ups of what has become known as “Silicon Wadi”.

- Yoram Hacohen, Head of ILITA

Privacy: Generations runs from October 27-29 (October 29: closed session for regulators)


PROGRAM: www.privacyconference2010.org/program.asp
SPEAKERS: www.privacyconference2010.org/invited.asp

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Media Intelligence Seeks Senior Editor/Project Manager

July 23, 2010 | Kimberly Dean | Posted in Interactive Industry > Jobs

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Calling all mediaLEADERS!

Media Intelligence (www.mediaintelligence.ca) is searching for a Senior Editor / Project Manager to join Toronto’s Canadian Coalition for Tomorrow’s ICT Skills (CCICT) on a full time contract position (August 2010 – March 2011) with a possible extension of two years or more.

The CCICT is an industry-led national initiative whose mission is to reverse an alarming decline in IT-related post-secondary enrollments, historically low female participation, and significant shifts in demand – against the backdrop of growing demand from every sector for expertise in digital tools and technologies…

Our message is that today’s IT-related careers are different. They are about leadership and innovation, rather than being stuck in a cubicle doing routine programming. Examples of these exciting careers include tech entrepreneur, social media guru, business change leader, digital media artist, life scientist, and clean energy engineer.

Apply Today!

Qualified and interested applicants are invited to apply to info@mediaintelligence.ca no later than Monday July 26th, 5:00 PM EDT, with:

1. Cover email*
2. CV
3. Salary expectations

*Please include “Senior Project Manager” in the subject header line.

To check out the full job description, click here: http://mediaintelligence.ca/files/posts/000105.pdf

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TIFF Seeking Web Developer and Senior Production Coordinator

June 3, 2010 | Kimberly Dean | Posted in Interactive Industry > Jobs

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This will be an exciting year for TIFF, a vibrant not-for-profit arts organization, that will be marked by the opening of Bell Lightbox, our new home and the world’s premiere centre for film. We are seeking a highly motivated individuals who want to be part of a new era in Toronto’s cultural history.

TIFF is currently accepting applications for the contract position(s) of:

WEB DESIGNER / DEVELOPER

Contract Dates: July 5, 2010 – October 22, 2010

We are looking for a web designer / developer to help design, implement and test our digital collateral and web applications as part of our dynamic Interactive Services Team. Our work environment demands a commitment to quality, ability to meet tight deadlines, and a willingness to work in an open-concept, team-oriented atmosphere. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Interactive Services.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and execution of web-based marketing collateral
• Update content on TIFF’s web properties using HTML / XHTML / CSS
• Content conversion into various text based delivery formats
• Adhere to quality code and conduct unit testing
• Meet deadlines and manage workload expectations

For more:  download the full job summary
or visit http://stabletalk.cfccreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/web-developer-seasonal-contract.pdf

SUBMISSION DUE: JUNE 11 at 5PM
(Please see submission details below)

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SENIOR PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, INTERACTIVE SERVICES

Start Date: JUNE 2010

We are looking for a Senior Production Coordinator to administer the production and execution of our digital collateral and be an integral part of our dynamic Interactive Services team. Our work environment demands a commitment to quality, ability to meet tight deadlines, and a willingness to work in an open-concept, team-oriented atmosphere. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Interactive Services. Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills, have the ability to manage projects, ensure project deliverables are met, manage resources, document and monitor project execution.

Responsibilities:

The main responsibility for the Senior Coordinator is to manage deadlines established from production requests. This requires managing resources to ensure deliverables are completed and approved on time. This individual also provides detailed written documentation, monitoring and reporting of all project timelines and deliverables. This requires extensive communication with internal staff, including our Marketing and Programming teams as main stakeholders. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing timelines based on production requests assigned by stakeholders
• Ensure delivery of collateral material determined by various projects
• Coordinate delivery schedule with internal stakeholders (i.e. Marketing)
• Provide accurate scope for project deliverables
• Troubleshoot execution process, focusing on communication with internal partners (i.e. Creative Services)
• Work closely with Content Coordinator to ensure website content is provided on-time and is of high quality; representative of our master brand and its position in the marketplace.
• Facilitate change management for all web properties.
• Communicate timeline status and resource use for all projects to Senior Manager
• Facilitate department sign-off of collateral as required.
• Submit proofs for external departmental approval

SUBMISSIONS DUE: JUNE 16 at 5PM
For more: download the full job summary
or visit http://stabletalk.cfccreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/senior-production-coordinator-interactive.pdf

SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO TIFF
Please email your cover letter, resumé and the names and phone numbers of 3 references to humanresources@tiff.net

Please note the position title in the subject line.
Please note in your cover letter where you saw this job posting.

Visit tiff.net for festival details.

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Attention Webtechies! MaRS wants YOU!

May 19, 2010 | Kimberly Dean | Posted in Interactive Industry > Jobs

mars_career1MaRS Discovery District is currently searching for a Web Technology Lead to join their full-time staff!

The application deadline is quickly approaching!
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 21, 2010

Do you fit the profile?

  • Passion for web and software development
  • Accountable for creating and managing the technology associated with MaRS’ online web presence
  • Reporting to the Manager, Online Communications
  • Plans and develops/maintains web and other applications
  • Broad range of technical skills
  • Must enjoy learning, solving complex problems and interacting with key stakeholders

Interested candidates may send a copy of their resume and cover letter to careers@marsdd.com

You can find the full job description here: www.marsdd.com/careers/careers-detail.html?uuid=cd71f783-db90-4296-851f-8b072d06853d
Check out MaRS Discovery District’s main site here: www.marsdd.com

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CFC Media Lab’s Inaugural Vanguard Party with 2010 Honoree: Pop Sandbox

April 26, 2010 | Kimberly Dean | Posted in Alumni Successes > CFC Media Lab > Events > Interactive Industry > Jobs > News > News & Events

The CFC Media Lab would like to invite you all to come out and support the CFC Media Lab’s Inaugural Vanguard Party @ Hot Docs celebrating 2010 Honoree: Pop Sandbox with their release of KENK, a 304-page journalistic comic book in bookstores this May. The entire creative team will be on hand to celebrate the release and do a special short presentation as well as display original artwork, animation and more.

WHEN: Thurs. May 6, 7pm ‘til late

WHERE: Cadillac Lounge (1296 Queen St W)

ADMISSION: Free!

Presented by Pop Sandbox, TCAF, Hot Docs, The CFC Media Lab, TCHAD Magazine, NOW Magazine & Steam Whistle. KENK includes a robust interactive on-line component produced with the support of the CFC Media Lab and an animated film treatment in development.
Visit: www.kenk.ca.

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Openfile Seeking Full-Time Junior Developer

April 9, 2010 | Kimberly Dean | Posted in Interactive Industry > Jobs

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Openfile is a web/experience design start-up based in Liberty Village specializing in the intersection of content and design and the impact the experience provides to the end-user. We are currently seeking a junior developer with a passion for design to join our team on a full-time contract basis.

• Strong understanding and experience with CSS and HTML
• Strong understanding and experience working in PHP
• Experience using MySQL databases
• Experience with Javascript preferred (specifically JQuery)
• Experience with AJAX would be considered an asset

Content Management Framework:

  • A knowledge of Drupal would be considered an asset

Software Knowledge Requirements:

  • Adobe Dreamweaver: We manage our sites through Dreamweaver so a strong understanding and experience is critical. Although the selected candidate must be able to edit in code view and may not rely soley on using the GUI.

Social Media & Feeds:

  • An understanding of feed and social media integration into a site would be considered an asset
If interested, please apply to:

Wilf Dinnick
Founding Editor, openfile
Dufferin Liberty Centre
219 Dufferin Street
Suite 211B
Toronto, Ontario
M6K 1Y9

o. 416 583 2118 (3001)
c. 416.837.1765
f. 4169817020

wilf@openfile.ca

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Student Internships and Volunteer Opportunities, Interactive Media

February 10, 2010 | Kimberly Dean | Posted in Interactive Industry > Jobs

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WeroGame is offering a paid, 3 month internship project to develop mobile research, UX and some UI for WeroGame (with Toronto-based company WeroCreative) for an undergraduate or graduate student with the following skills:

  • Good technical and design research and writing skills
  • Knowledgeable and skilled in PHP and preferably has some CakePHP experience
  • Familiar with LAMP setup
  • Familiar with Ubuntu servers

Project Description:

Currently WeroGame has been designed to deliver content into the classroom to facilitate collaborative learning.  It allows teachers to manage their students as groups of users, and deliver them educational content based on their collective progress through a variety of learning challenges. For teachers, it allows a level of control and engagement with students, where previously sitting kids behind the computer was a recipe for chaos. WeroGame’s current content package is called Rock Mars, and uses flash games, video content related to Discovery Channel’s Race To Mars television series, and a graphic novel component to teach science, math, social sciences, and digital media literacy. For this stage of the project we expect to develop a fully functioning, mobile-enabled locative content delivery system.

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Xtreme Mobility is offering a paid, 3 month internship project to develop mobile interfaces and integration for Xtreme Mobility (a Toronto-based company focusing on the development of an m-commerce application) for one undergraduate or graduate student with the following skills:

  • CS3, CS4 (PhotoShop primarily)
  • CSS
  • HTML, HTML5
  • Javascript
  • Some experience with mobile clients (Objective C, Android, etc)

Project Description:

XM has developed a number of mobile commerce applications, including XMOne and XMPay.  There are currently some prototypes that have been developed, which are complementary to the existing suite of applications.  For these new prototypes, an improved UI is required to complete the product.

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ARDevCamp (Toronto’s first unconference devoted to Augmented Reality Applications and Technology) is seeking volunteers to help out with an all-day event happening at OCAD on Saturday February 27, 2010. Students are needed to help out with registration, photo documentation and organization, as well as participation in the event.

This is a great opportunity to get involved and learn about an emerging technology, meeting researchers,  entrepreneurs, designers, geeks and others interested in AR.

For more info, check out the website.

If interested, please contact:

Michele Perras, Director, MEIC
mperras@ocad.ca

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Corus Ent Seeks Supervising Producer

January 20, 2010 | Kimberly Dean | Posted in Interactive Industry > Jobs

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Interactive Production
A Corus Entertainment Company
SUPERVISING PRODUCER
Toronto, ON

JOB SUMMARY:

The Supervising Producer, Interactive Production, oversees the production of interactive projects for the TV division from development through to delivery, ensuring financial planning, stability and appropriate execution.

At development, the Supervising Producer would be involved in budgeting and scheduling as well as ensuring the creative direction is in line with both the brand’s needs and production process, working with the Interactive Producers, Director of Interactive, Creative Director, or others as required.

Throughout production, the Supervising Producer would oversee systems in place, designing and implementing improvements as needed to keep projects on schedule, on budget and on brand.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading and inspiring a team of designers and developers, as well as excellent client relationships which require an understanding of all legal definitions, delivery procedures/requirements, standards and practice.

The Supervising Producer will oversee the operations of the production team, track tax credits and budgets, and ensure that productions proceed in a manner that produces high quality results as well as meeting the financial and legal requirements of Corus.

Interested applicants are invited to apply no later than February 15th, 2010.

For a full job description and contact information, click HERE.

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NFB seeks Assistant, Studio Administration

January 11, 2010 | Kimberly Dean | Posted in Interactive Industry > Jobs

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The National Film Board is offering a temporary 12-month position (with the possibility of extension) for an Assistant, Studio Administration, English Program, Ontario Centre.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Centre Administrator, supports the Centre Administrator in conducting, co-ordinating and following up all non-filmic activities of the Ontario Centre. Contributes to the production coordination activities and liaises with Business Affairs and Legal Services to administer production related files.  Acts as the Centre’s contact or resource person for activities related to tenant and building services and software familiarization. Provides administrative support in various areas for the Centre.

QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma of Collegial Studies in the office administration or secretarial field and two (2) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; good understanding of budgetary procedures; good mathematical abilities; good knowledge of Oracle; understanding of contracts and related issues. Knowledge of Word, Excel and Filemaker; speed and precision in data processing; ability to work in a team; ability to administer simultaneously several dossiers in an active environment and to maintain good interpersonal relationships; other personal qualities such as judgment, autonomy, speed, accuracy, good control of stress, tact and sense of organization. Knowledge of English is essential.

SALARY: Between $40,186 and $48,875

If these requirements match your profile and this challenge excites you, we invite you to send your résumé, BY JANUARY 19, 2010, quoting competition no. TT-10004687-V, by e-mail to rh-hr@nfb.ca, by fax to 514-283-5850 or by mail: Human Resources Branch, P.O. Box 6100, Station Centre-ville, Montréal, QC H3C 3H5.

View the job posting here.

Visit the NFB website here.

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