Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

The Company:

This global gaming studio has been proudly crafting some of the world’s most well-known games for over twenty years, including 2 of the most downloaded games of all time! They put their passion into every pixel! With some of the biggest game rights in the world, teaming up with powerhouse brands like Disney, Lego, Universal, Mattel and Lamborghini, they are globally recognized for the creative game experiences they craft. Part of one of the world’s biggest media groups, they have the mana and resources to aim for the very best.

The role:

Under the supervision of the Montreal studio manager, you will, as part of your duties as product owner, be responsible for a brand-new game project. You and your team will be responsible for developing this new project from scratch. Everything needs to be created! They are therefore looking for someone versatile, who is capable of meeting the demands of the market and quickly iterating new ideas/solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Participating in, and assisting with, the recruitment of your main team
• Knowing how to present new ideas to the studio manager for your new project and taking initiative
• Developing the creative, artistic and design direction of the project with the help of your team
• Working according to the Agile method on this project and understanding how to quickly overcome any failures in order to start a new project, if necessary
• Demonstrating leadership by inspiring passion within your team
• Managing production in terms of milestones (project management)
• Managing the budget

Requirements:

• You have at least 5+ years of relevant industry experience in a similar position or as a producer, game designer, creative director or product manager.
• You have already worked in a gaming studio as part of a production team, and have excellent knowledge of this market and the associated game mechanisms.
• You are creative, with a proactive disposition and a certain practicality that will enable you to successfully reach the various stages related to the project.
• Thanks to your talents as a communicator, you are able to propose an idea or a project to management and bring it to life for the team.
• You know how to work in Agile mode, you’re not afraid of failure, and you’re able to bounce back quickly, if necessary.
• You demonstrate strong motivation and daring.

What They Offer

• Flexible schedule
• Friday afternoon off all year round!
• 3 weeks’ vacation and mobile days off, available as of your start date
• Time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Group RRSP program with employer contributions
• Great group insurance program
• Free 24/7 access to a virtual medical clinic
• The Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Partial reimbursement of your commuting costs (for public transit and/or parking)
• Regular activities and prizes courtesy of our Social Committee
• Secure bike storage room and a subsidy to encourage active transportation (during the summer)
• Daily snacks (fruit, coffee, etc.)
• Friday happy hours
• A game room
• A rooftop terrace
• Fitness classes

If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a cutting-edge environment, working on some of the most exciting applications and technology in the business, don’t hesitate in putting forward an application! To automatically receive notifications upon new roles and market updates, follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/white-bay-search/

White Bay

Our client has a full-time opening for a Sr. Media Manager with seven or more years of media planning & buying experience to join our growing media department. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong strategic thinking and the ability to convey strategies to clients and provide day-to-day oversight on media planning and buying activities. This role will drive strategies forward and oversee campaign performance and management for assigned clients. They will work closely with the Media Strategists and Media Coordinators by providing direction for the execution and maintenance of campaigns. The Sr. Media Manager will liaise directly with national clients and help oversee the management of media campaigns.

The company is a marketing and communications agency headquartered in Edmonton with employees in Calgary and Toronto. They leverage their multi-industry expertise on behalf of clients and all 37 incredible people who are building their careers there. They see the potential in every person, organization and community — and channel their collective talents to help each one shine. They are proud of the creative and collaborative culture they’ve built, and with every hire, they get a little stronger and a lot more fun.

This position will report directly to the Media Directors, which manage diverse account groups with different needs. If chosen, you will be joining at a time of steady growth and stability, to a very people-centric environment where every individual’s growth is taken seriously by the leadership.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience developing integrated media plans.
• A passion for finding innovative and creative media solutions for clients.
• Presentation experience and the ability to explain strategic recommendations through data, research and understanding of clients’ goals and measures of success.
• Experience building client and partner relationships.
• Experience negotiating media placements and costs with vendor partners.
• The ability to assess and evaluate media opportunities and trends related to clients’ objectives.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Google Ads (including search, display and YouTube), social platforms (including Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest), Google Analytics and other digital media.
• Experience reporting and measuring the success of media campaigns.
• Experience working with various clients and annual budgets ranging in size from five to seven figures.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and training junior team members.
• Knowledge of traditional media research tools and media tools.

Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience working for or with any of the following organizations:

• Retailers
• Public sector or not-for-profit organizations in health, wellness, mental health, economic development and innovation
• Major national brands

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive base salary
• Health and dental benefits
• Additional benefits depending on the candidates location
• 3 weeks paid vacation + business closure between Christmas and New Year + 3 half Fridays per year

Ari Agency Digital Recruitment & Executive Search

Senior Producer

Client: Gaming

Role: Sr. Producer

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Open *depending on experience

Location: Ontario (Remote)

Your New Role

A Senior Producer with an ambition to make their mark on the company and the gaming industry. We’ve got a great rep already. Let’s turn it all the way up to awesome!

Key Accountabilities:

● Oversee all projects underway within the company

● Distribute and manage resources.

● Use project management techniques to achieve project objectives within quality, time, and cost boundaries.

● Organize and lead project status and working meetings.

● Prepare and present progress reports.

● Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues.

● Manage project changes.

● Develop relationships with key stakeholders.

● Hold project teams accountable for their project responsibilities and deliverables.

● Proactively ensure that teams are communicating and aware of schedules, and issues.

● Plan and prioritize product delivery roadmaps and support key customer deployments.

● Champion continuous improvement and adoption of project management and agile software development practices.

● Work closely with the CEO and senior management to assist in the daily operations.

● Provide administrative and logistical support.

● Assist in budgeting, financial analysis, and time management.

● Coordinate and manage southwestern Ontario’s largest game industry event: Game Slice.

● Liaise with clients.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

● 5+ years of experience as producer/project manager in the video game and interactive media industry.

● Rock-solid chops with Jira, Excel, and the Google suite of products.

● Experience managing all departments of a team – from coders to testers to artists.

● Credited with the successful shipping of at least 5 video game titles or equivalent.

● Specialties include agile project management, budgeting, content management, delivery, and quality control.

● An unflaggingly upbeat attitude coupled with a hard-nosed honesty regarding under-performance, deadlines, budgets, and other unpleasant realities.

● A love of people and unending social energy.

● Exceptional verbal and written skills; bonus points for public speaking ability.

● Top-notch organizational and time management skills.

Nice-to-Haves

● Experience managing diverse projects, from video games to educational and medical applications.

● Background in client relations.

● Involvement in medium to large scale software development projects.

● Background as a programmer or data analyst.

● An extensive network of solution providers each with proven performance records.

● A nearly problematic passion for games of all types

Interested?

If you’re available and interested in this role, please reply to this email as soon as you can attaching your updated word resume and salary requirement.

Hays

About the Job

Public Inc. is uniquely positioned as a mix of consultancy and agency, with a core focus on driving impact out in the world. In 2022, we were shortlisted for Strategy Magazine’s Small Agency of the Year award. As a purpose-driven business with continued growth ahead of us, we are looking to bring on a Creative Team (Art Director and Copywriter) to join our Creative department. 

Please note: this role is for two separate positions, Art Director and Copywriter. Consideration will only be given to those applying as a team. 

Description

Art Director

As an Art Director, you work with Creative Directors, Copywriters and Designers to develop concepts for different client projects across a variety of channels. You produce the look and feel of concepts and content, create storyboards and concept boards, prepare presentations, and source and design artwork for projects that require visuals. You may also be asked to lead and develop designs independently. 

Copywriter

The Copywriter is responsible for the creation and writing of integrated ideas and copy across a variety of channels including digital, traditional, CRM, social and brand identity. Reporting to the Creative Directors and Chief Creative Officer, the Copywriter works closely with an Art Director and/or Designers, and other members of both the creative department and the larger Public teams.

These roles involve interpreting briefs, working on tight deadlines, and presenting creative designs and ideas to clients. After the work is presented, you are responsible for the production of the work, including managing client and internal feedback, and working with external partners to get the work completed on time and on budget.

Reporting to the Head of Art, Head of Copy, and Chief Creative Officer, the Creative Team works closely with other members of both the creative department and the larger Public group.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading concepts and communicating ideas
• Producing design, artwork and/or imagery suitable for a variety of channels
• Writing across a variety of channels & mediums
• Designing within existing brand guidelines
• Providing quality assurance of creative deliverables
• Building and maintaining relationships with Public team members, clients, and partners
• Contributing to the innovative development and culture of the creative department
• Participating in new business pitches and ideas
• Preparing and delivering presentations to clients

Key Skills

• Experience in art direction/design and copywriting 
• A natural sense of curiosity and personal interest in social impact topics
• Proficiency in conceptual ability  
• Understanding, experience and/or willingness to produce artwork and copy for a variety of channels
• A strategic mindset, an innate ability to problem solve, resilience and energy
• Excellence in Adobe InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator (Art Director)
• Proficiency or excellence in Animation (i.e. After Effects), Video Editing (i.e. Premiere/Final Cut Pro) or 3D modeling software is considered a plus.
• Diverse experience in long-form content or editorial design is also a plus. 

Requirements:

The ideal people for these two roles have prior experience in an agency environment, a creative portfolio of current examples of work, an ability to work on multiple (and time-sensitive) projects at once, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.

Does this role sound like a great fit for you? If so, please apply directly on LinkedIn or email Max Cox (talk@publicinc.com) with your portfolio. This role is hybrid, with four work-from-home days a week and one in-office day, and is open to candidates across Canada and the United States. 

About Public:

We’re a determined collective of forty people in Toronto, Boston, and Los Angeles. We live impactfully. Work strategically. Breathe creativity. And dream endlessly. As a full-service social impact agency, we’ve put purpose at the top of the business agenda. We’ve helped transform corporate reputations with social responsibility campaigns. We’ve driven profits with sustainability programs. Our services include: research, strategy, brand and social impact marketing, advertising, design, digital, PR, social media, corporate partnerships, measurement and evaluation, and project management.

Public welcomes applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer. Public is committed to building and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace which values diversity and encourages respect for dignity, beliefs and ideas consistent with the principles outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”), and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Public recognizes the value of identifying and removing barriers and promoting inclusion in the workplace.

Public Inc.

WHAT IMPACT CAN A SENIOR PRODUCER HAVE AT ESG?

East Side Games’ Senior Producer is a critical member of The Office team and is responsible for the success of East Side Games’ biggest game. You will provide leadership and support to a multidisciplinary team. You are accountable for identifying and escalating issues and working with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution. You must love solving problems and getting sh*t done, oh and working with some of the coolest folks in the biz!

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Own Game’s Key Performance Indicators, business objectives and all initiatives aligned to Objectives & Key Results (OKRs).
• Communicate the health and status of the portfolio to stakeholders on an ongoing basis; engage with the team leadership to keep them informed of current live event statuses as well as presenting data-driven results and recaps.
• Hold the vision and communicate the vision across multidisciplinary teams; aligning efforts at all stages of production, including design of the game, art, QA, engineering marketing plan, launch plan, growth plan, community/social media plan and LiveOps-plan.
• Determine necessary and ongoing resource allocations for all disciplines related to The Office: SWM, including Production, Engineering, Art, Design, and QA.
• Partner with our Director of Product Management to ensure priorities can be executed and roadmaps are aligned.
• Lead and act as an escalation point across all disciplines: find solutions to any roadblocks (pipelines, people problems, workflows, communication processes, etc.).
• We are remote across Canada, but this Senior role will be required to be in the Vancouver office once every two weeks minimum for in-person team meetings.
• Possibility for some international travel to conferences with other Senior team members.

*** Duties & responsibilities outlined above are representative, but not all inclusive.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• 5+ years of experience as a Producer in mobile games.
• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and task management skills.
• Strong understanding of Atlassian products (both Jira and Confluence).
• A solid understanding of social, F2P, and idle mobile games.
• Strong knowledge & experience of production methodologies including, but not limited to Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Kanban.
• Experience working in a Live-ops environment.
• Previous experience leading a multidisciplinary team.
• Superb ability to collaborate, problem solve, and build consensus.
• Excellent listener and relationship builder; strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to make informed decisions by leveraging metrics, SMEs, OKRs, and other resources.
• A strategic thinker who can balance between short-term and long-term priorities.
• Strong sense of urgency; willing to roll up the sleeves and jump right in to get things done.

YOU ARE:

• You are a leader, a problem solver, and you pride yourself in your tact and soft skills.
• You are curious and the sound of an impossible challenge perks your ears up.
• You embrace the chaos, are adaptable to changing priorities and love to get sh*t done.
• You communicate effectively across levels. You know how to be high level and strategic with the CEO and bring it down to details with the development team.
• You have a natural ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately.
• You are proactive and accountable – you come with ideas and solutions, not problems and shrugs.
• You challenge the status quo and are not shy to push back.
• You act with integrity and compassion.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WORK AT ESG?

Established in 2011, East Side Games started as an indie game studio in east Vancouver. Today, we’re part of East Side Games Group (TSX: EAGR), and we’re a game developer, publisher, and technology provider. We enable creators to successfully deliver memorable mobile gaming experiences that players engage with every day. Through our proven tech kits and beloved brand partnerships, our games empower passionate fan bases to explore their favourite content in a fun, convenient medium, available in the palm of their hands.

The best part is, we’re fans first, which makes this adventure extra special. Our games and our team have the same goal; to be inclusive and for everyone. We get sh*t done and our team is on hand to step in, listen, and support, regardless of rank. Find solutions, share your learnings, then share updates with the whole studio in our monthly All-Hands calls. Have we piqued your curiosity? Then check out our Core Values and Benefits on our website too! We note that our culture is not a monolith and is ever-changing based on the folks that make up our team here at ESG.

WE’RE BUILT ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

East Side Games are an equitable employer that values justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage people of marginalized backgrounds, particularly QTBIPOC folks, to apply, and will acknowledge and value the strengths you bring to foster yours and the studio’s growth.

If this sounds like something you hoped for and more, and you’re enthused to build genre-defining narrative idle games, click the “Apply For This Job” button below. If now is not the right time for you, but you know someone who would be a great match for us at East Side Games, check out our Referral Bonus here! Let’s build great games together!

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Due to a small, but completely awesome recruitment team, only those candidates that qualify will be contacted. Thanks for your interest in ESG and we wish you the best of success in your job search!

East Side Games

TRISKO CASTING MANAGEMENT

OPEN CASTING CALL

If you or someone you know is interested in getting into commercial acting, we are currently expanding our nonunion commercial rosters and accepting applications for individuals over the age of 5.

No acting experience is required, but the applicant must be a Canadian citizen residing in Vancouver, BC, with a flexible schedule. Availability and a great personality are all that is required to get started.

OEG delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.

Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role: 

Reporting to the VP, Hospitality, Rogers Place & Ice District, the Director Retail will focus on driving retail revenue in the official Edmonton Oilers stores, merchandize sales in the arena and online. While working with Rank and Rally on providing a great Fan Experience, the Director, Retail will be responsible in growing the brand and ensuring the Oilers brand is properly merchandised and licensed accordingly.

Your Focus in this Role:

• Develop a high performing culture of excellence between OEG and our retail partner.
• Drive revenue in order to achieve annual contribution targets for OEGSE.
• Engage with cross-functional leaders to align retail and OEG priorities
• Be an advocate for retail and share critical insights and feedback with Vice President, Hospitality and OEG leadership
• Manage strategic plans, lead execution and support OEG vison while holding retail partner accountable to deliver results
• Conduct store visits with retail partner to evaluate and identify business opportunities to increase profitability and an enhance the customer experience.
• Identify market opportunities and develop growth strategies to be presented to the VP of Hospitality
• Establish relationships with the league, teams and vendors
• Anticipate and Analyze industry trends and implement strategic plans that will impact the business
• Uphold OEG retail standards and expectations, including but limited to reporting systems, non-negotiables
• & visual merchandising standards.
• Managing and controlling retail expenses and budgets
• Work up to 85% of OEG events. Including but not limited to: Oilers & Oil Kings games & Live Events

Who You Are:

• You’re a positive person with a customer-centric focus
• You’re a self-starter that is excited by autonomy and has a relentless drive to exceed expectations
• You’re open-minded and don’t mind adjusting on the fly
• You believe in a team-first mentality, and you thrive in a collaborative, egoless environment
• You’re organized, have a keen eye for detail, and incredible time management skills
• You have a talent for building great working relationships at all levels within an organization
• You lead with integrity and honesty to support company culture and demonstrate company values.
• You have the ability to work evenings and weekends as required by OEG’s event and promotions schedule
• You have an approach that focuses on solutions and continuous improvements.
• You have created and led high functioning and high performing teams.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• University or college level degree or diploma in business related field
• 5 years of experience in the retail merchandising and sales field
• Experienced supplier negotiator
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Familiar with retail store POS systems and reporting
• Experience with Financial reporting

What’s in it for you?

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
• On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
• On-Site Gym
• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT!
• Social Work Culture + Employee Events

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

Our organization is committed to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We require the successful applicant to disclose their vaccination status and provide proof of their full COVID-19 vaccination.

Stay in Touch!

Official Edmonton Oilers Website | NHL.com

OEG Inc.

Livewire is a change communications agency. Our work helps our clients successfully navigate organizational change in a world of constant disruption, evolution and adaptation. We believe communication is essential for the human spirit. And we care deeply about every experience we create, considering each touchpoint an opportunity to deliver on our promise.

As Executive Assistant at Livewire you will play a key role in enhancing the CEO’s effectiveness. This role is the liaison between the CEO and those outside of Livewire, including executives. This role will provide administrative support in a well-organized, timely and proactive manner. You will work independently and may work in a team environment to serve as the primary support.

The Executive Assistant will represent the Livewire brand with integrity and spirit. This role is critical to the success of Livewire’s strategic plan as communicated through the company’s vision and mission.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide calendar management with emphasis on proactive planning and optimizing time, scheduling internal and external client meetings and conferences and addressing potential scheduling conflicts
• Draft and prepare correspondence (internal and external as required), reports, briefs, and PowerPoint presentations identifying required information, researching background information, and gathering information from appropriate sources
• Prepare the CEO for meetings, including compiling information and debriefing on pertinent information prior to the meetings
• Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodation including preparation and submitting of expenses
• Distribute materials for scheduled meetings, as necessary. At times you may be required to participate in meetings or transcribe minutes, take notes and assist in developing team briefs and action items from meetings.
• Support in preparing for monthly Leadership Team and quarterly board meetings, and address any action items that result from them
• Ownership and accountability for the annual Livewire All Team Offsite and other internal events. This includes venue sourcing, negotiation, event logistics, coordination of presentations, presentation support
• Plan and coordinate other executive meetings, full-team events and client entertainment and networking opportunities Provide support for all non-profit work and initiatives.
• Liaise and follow up with Leadership Team and other direct reports
• Support Client Services Team on non-billable presentations and internal meetings. May include but not limited to; pitch documents in PPT or Word, development of client, prospect or industry research or briefs and documenting minutes from internal meetings.
• Provide formatting, grammar/spelling checks and print/binding support on proposals, reports and PPT presentations with precise attention to all important details
• Write, proof-read and/or edit client and internal communications
• Manage a library of client information in our CRM software, assist Client Services Team with mailers, troubleshooting, and own communication with the provider.
• Source previous proposals and estimate documents from project archive as required
• Other duties may be assigned as required, including personal administrative tasks

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience supporting executive level roles in a fast paced environment is a considerable asset.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and a keen understanding of what it takes to plan, navigate and deliver on client expectations and proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills and strong organization skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset.

Future Growth Opportunities with Livewire

In addition to further responsibilities within the role the following future positions may also provide opportunities for growth:

1. Office Management

2. Account Executive

Here are a few things that set us apart:

• We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we are proud to offer jobs in environments where diversity is embraced.
• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Summer hours
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our team through learning and development
• Regular social events to foster teamwork
• Strong culture of charitable and community involvement

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and welcome applications from individuals who fall into one or more protected statuses (race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other protected status). If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Livewire Communications

About Hive Media:

Hive Media redefines what it means to be a people-driven news and entertainment company. Our team focuses on creating and acquiring content properties, which allow us to cultivate solid relationships with our communities, technology experts, and advertising partners. Our platform provides AI optimized campaigns across dozens of native, social, and programmatic ad networks. When paired with highly verticalized publishing platforms, we can deliver the most focused content with the best ad experience to users anywhere in the world.

We are looking for an Office Manager/HR admin who thrives in a fun, dynamic, fast-paced environment. This person will manage the office’s day-to-day operations, provide administrative support to multiple departments, and assist our Human Resources Manager in the recruitment, benefits administration, and employee engagement. They must be organized, self-motivated, and able to take on various impactful tasks and projects.

This is a full-time, in-house position in our London, Ontario, Canada office.

Responsibilities:

• Champion Hive Media Group’s core values and company culture.
• Oversee our office, ensure everything is in working order and be the “go-to” person for employee requests or questions.
• Promote the employer brand, which would include posting on the company’s social media pages, planning and executing engaging activities, coordinating SWAG items, etc.
• Take ownership of ongoing projects related to increasing efficiency and improving office space.
• Benefits administration includes but is not limited to, communicating benefit plans to employees, responding to questions in a timely manner, working with brokers and third-party account managers to resolve any issues, reconciling invoices, and leading annual open enrollment.
• Maintain employee electronic files and ensure accurate and timely entry of HR transactions data in Payroll software related to new hires, change of status, employee benefits, training, and termination of employment.
• Manage the onboarding cycle from pre-boarding and ensure new team members are ready for day one. This includes sending New Hire documents, processing onboarding information, scheduling orientation sessions, and maintaining employee records.
• Assist in payroll processing for Canadian entities.
• Support offboarding activities for exiting team members, including scheduling exit interviews, sending communications about last-day details, and summarizing exit interview data.
• Management and overseeing of the Internship Program
• Plan monthly events to increase employee engagement, including annual Holiday and Summer parties.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between property management, third-party vendors caterers, and event coordination.
• Manage the office administration, including, but not limited to, tracking expenses, purchase requests, beverage/snack inventory, budgets for events and perks, creating office KPIs, running office errands, etc.
• Maintain a clean, presentable, and organized office space.

Requirements:

• Prior administrative or event planning experience, preferably in a start-up environment.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
• Ability to follow through on appointed projects
• Self-starter who can work independently with limited direction.
• Must be friendly, approachable, and always be looking for ways to help.
• 3+ years of experience in HR Assistant field, preferably in a start-up environment.
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to adapt to different working styles and create a cohesive collaborative environment.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills.
• Extremely organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work for Hive?

• Competitive wages
• Employer contribution towards Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums for all regular full-time employees and their dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Registered Retirement Saving Plan (RRSP) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• We care about your career and foster a culture of learning. We provide dedicated time to improve your skills, lunch and learns, online courses, knowledge sharing between team members, and many more opportunities.
• A management team focused on performance, growth, engagement and connection.
• Company-sponsored events and fully hosted summer and winter parties.

*Hive Media Group LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Hive Media Group

Who we are

Founded in 2021, beloFX is a next-generation visual effects and technology company. We operate globally with outstanding teams based in Canada, India, and the UK. This is an era of dramatic change in moving image technology and process. Our founding team, who have extensive experience in high-end visual effects, intend the company to be at the forefront of this transformation. At the heart of our ambition are collaborative tools that unify and optimize creative excellence, operational efficiency and client service. The liberating power of this technology enables creative organizations such as ours to work in fundamentally new ways, and develop exciting ideas for the future.

You can see our work on recently released The Peripheral on Amazon and The Last of Us for HBO. We are currently working on multiple high-profile feature films and episodic shows for Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, Skydance Media, Amazon Entertainment, HBO and Apple TV+.

Join us as a Bidding Coordinator!

We are looking for a Bidding Coordinator to join our New Business team! This is a central role responsible for sourcing new business and winning work for the studio. The role will coordinate all bidding projects and work closely with and report to the New Business Executive and Managing Director. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and can foster strong client relationships.

What you’ll get to do

• Work across multiple potential projects in parallel, learning about analyzing VFX breakdowns, assessing other materials (storyboards, reference images, meetings, and previz) and identifying creative processes and as a result, providing competitive, coherent and detailed bid packages to send to our clients

• Actively work with internal production teams, supervisors and Heads of Department to not only establish the methodologies that will be used on a project but also quantify the said work

• Monitor studio capacity and capabilities and help New Business Executive assess whether a project or type of work would be appropriate for the studio to prioritize, then discuss and strategize with the New Business Executive and Managing Director

• Keep informed on industry cost structures and understand how it affects creative assessment

• Liaise with clients and maintain good client relationships

• Maintain a comprehensive set of notes on each bidding project to help a clean handover to Show Producers once awarded

• Assist with the collection of task actuals data from completed projects for the bidding database

What you’ll need to bring

• Intimate and up-to-date knowledge of the entire VFX workflow and how it relates to bidding, according to current technical and creative VFX methodologies

• Excellent understanding of financial considerations with strong analytical skills

• Ability and experience to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues

• High-level knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel

• Ability to work with a small team towards a common goal, with a collaborative mindset

• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to stay calm under pressure and capable of delivering to short deadlines

• A high level of motivation and a positive, can-do- attitude

Our people at belo are, and you will be

• Respectful and approachable
• Proactive and forward-thinking
• Flexible and adaptable
• A team player with a strong team ethic
• Enthusiastic, positive and optimistic
• Open to picking up new skills and try new ways of working

What we can offer you

• A fun, happy and respectful environment
• Learn from industry veterans with a wealth of knowledge to share
• An innovative, creative and forward-thinking company where every employee contributes to its growth
• Fully remote positions enabling employees to shape a career contributing to ground-breaking projects whilst benefiting from the flexibility needed in modern life
• Paid vacation days, sick days and personal days
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits package, including extended health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 24/7 counselling through an employee assistance program and a health spending account
• Annual WFH allowance for home office equipment
• RRSP company matching
• Social events and activities (Holiday season & Summer parties)

Our promise to you

beloFX is an equal opportunity employer and we are dedicated to putting diversity, inclusion and equality at the forefront of our culture. We believe in creating an environment where different ideas and perspectives are championed and where each individual feels empowered to contribute. We appreciate the great value that comes with creating teams that represent many diverse beliefs and visions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, belief, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or veteran status. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

Apply now! Be part of belo’s journey!

If you think this role sounds like a good fit for you then please apply here https://www.belofx.com/careers and complete our application from. If you would like to learn more about the position or careers at beloFX please contact careers@belofx.com

If you require any support in the application process, including disability accommodation, please contact careers@belofx.com

*Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and be a resident of Quebec, Canada

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