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THE DONERNORTH EXPERIENCE

Join DonerNorth! We are a new agency, having brought together UNION Creative and 6Degrees in December 2021. With deep competencies in brand storytelling, shopper marketing, experiential and packaging, we believe that ideas need to be as impactful creatively as they are commercially. Our list of clients includes a wide range of internationally recognized consumer packaged goods, retail and alcohol/beer. We like to say that DonerNorth is where the big idea gets its hands dirty, meaning we help our clients solve issues from insight, strategy and creative through to execution. We are a passionate, friendly, inclusive, professional, and growing agency, and our office is located in the heart of downtown Toronto at Church and Bloor.

THE OPPORTUNITY

DonerNorth is on the market for an awesome intermediate to senior creative team. We’re looking for a dynamic duo with a passion to create award-winning work, who also has experience across all media – TV, outdoor, print, and innovating in the digital space. Get ready to tackle some killer briefs, using your brilliant minds to create campaigns that meet the client’s expectations and beyond. In addition to this, we’re looking for team players who want to contribute to the greater agency good and have a little fun along the way. So, if this sounds like your cup of tea, we’ll put the kettle on. Talk to us!

Copywriter Role

• A conceptual thinker who spells real good (plus, other writing skills.)
• Has the ability to turn briefs into insightful, effective and thought-provoking campaigns
• Skilled in developing brand tone and voice across multiple platforms (television, radio, print, social, etc.)
• Works well with Client Services and Strategic Planning teams to help build marketing and creative strategies for a variety of brand campaigns
• Good multi-tasker, working on several campaigns at once, under pressure and on tight deadlines, who never complains about it! …Just kidding. We love to whine. Especially on Fridays. 😉
• Understands the production process including casting, partnering with production companies and directors, as well as working with typographers, designers and printers
• Can sell the shit out of a creative idea, passionately and persuasively
• Keeps up with the Kardashians, and other less relevant cultural trends
• Positive, forward-thinker who contributes to office culture and morale. And can tell a joke or two! Or, at least laugh at ours
• Does not wear socks to bed

Art Director Role:

• A conceptual thinker who can design real good
• A keen eye and technical ability to create well-crafted layouts and artwork using the entire Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in briefing, supervising and supporting studio on individual projects
• Good multi-tasker, working on several campaigns at once, under pressure and on tight deadlines, who never complains about it! (well, maybe you and your partner can take turns complaining, but never at the same time…)
• Up to date on all current design and cultural trends
• Understands the production process including casting, partnering with production. companies and directors, as well as working with typographers, designers and printers
• Works well with Client Services and Strategic Planning teams to help build marketing and creative strategies for a variety of brand campaigns
• Excellent at explaining and fighting to design options, decisions, and strategies across the organization – usually to non-designers (they need all the help they can get.)
• Great at developing and translating brand identities across multiple platforms
• A passion for experimentation with new tools and processes as well as researching new approaches and techniques
• Doesn’t heat up fish in the microwave at work because that’s an abomination

DonerNorth is an equal opportunity employer. We are a culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

DonerNorth

We’re looking for a passionate and clever integrated art director, who is looking for an outlet to express their passion, creativity, and ready to come to the table with original ideas to solve our clients’ thorniest problems targeting diverse communities!

Why you’re excited to work at Orci:

This position as an Integrated Art Director key responsibilities is helping to turn out powerful concepts, that amaze both clients and team members, because of its creativity and visual awesomeness. This position generates concepts, design, and executions of groundbreaking creative solutions for integrated initiatives including TV, print, large social media initiatives, online advertising, digital content (both video and beyond), and digital marketing.

You will work closely with the ACD in the execution of award-worthy concepts. You ensure we remain on the cutting-edge with innovative platforms and solutions using data driven insights to develop overall campaign ideas.

You are comfortable and excited about presenting concepts internally and to clients.

We are looking for fresh, strategic thinking that is always on brand. You will maintain the agency’s creative standards in all work developed and executed by the Creative Department. You will collaborate with members of the Production, Project and Account Management teams.

Last but not least, you will live by and contribute to building Orci’s agency values:

Quality of Work:

Our work is strategic, innovative and deeply insightful. We create through teamwork and collaboration. Our work consistently meets or surpasses our clients’ business objectives.

Our work wins awards.

Quality of Service:

We go above and beyond in serving the needs of our clients, our team members and other departments within the agency. We consistently deliver on our commitments. We tell the truth. To consumers, to our clients, to our vendors, and to eachother.

Quality of Life:

We make Orci a stimulating and fun place to work and grow.

We treat each other well, give and receive constructive feedback, and support each other’s success. We are passionate about learning and share our learnings with our colleagues.

Why we are excited to have you join our team:

You are/have:

• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and train
• Bicultural, bilingual speakers with strong Spanish preferred
• A portfolio with exceptional conceptual and design skills
• An expert understanding of Photoshop, Image Ready, Illustrator, Keynote/PowerPoint, and Quark/InDesign – plus (ideally) an understanding of Flash, After Effects, and video production
• A deep understanding of social media and social media content and how to craft content and assets for each particular channel.
• A four-year degree and/or formal design training, plus seven years of art direction and strong digital design experience, preferably in a creative agency
• Time management
• Well-organized
• Automotive experience preferred
• Packaged goods experience preferred
• Multicultural Market experience a plus

Other reasons you’ll be excited to join our Orci familia:

• We work hard, but play harder. Aside from National holidays we have a great PTO policy that grows with you during your tenure at Orci, in addition to other great parts of our compensation package.
• We offer one day off to volunteer to a cause that matters to you in addition to at least one agency wide volunteer day, among other outings.
• We believe that our team’s professional growth can only make us, the collective, that much stronger so we offer varied agency wide training throughout the year as well as opportunities for individual professional development.
• We have a new office space that hasn’t been broken in quite yet but it has great views and enough nooks and corners to make your day at the office a comfortable one. Not to mention we offer a hybrid office/remote policy (2 days in the office, 3 days remote) – though the office, including the in house studio is always available!

Check out a little more about us at: www.orci.com

Social media platforms:

I: https://www.instagram.com/orciadvertising/

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@orciadvertising

About Orci:

Orci is a multi-segment agency that values consumers’ unique distinctions, based not just on ethnicity and race but also on any factors they identify with. At Orci, we envision a world where diverse cultural groups respect and acknowledge each other as part of one great human community, where each group is unique, included, engaged, and thriving. We aim to make a difference through advertising by helping top global brands, government agencies and community organizations create lasting impressions and build lasting relationships with diverse audiences.

Our agency is over 30 years old, and we have stayed relevant by being crazy flexible and by putting that flexibility into action through collaboration and innovation. We love to learn and grow and look for professionals that are passionate about advertising, creativity, diversity, making a difference in our community and having fun!

At Orci, you’ll have the opportunity to create and lead, across platforms, including our in-house production facilities and enjoy an environment that supports learning and growth.

Orci

This role is based in Mississauga, Ontario

Hybrid work model – in office 3 days per week.

About Us:

With 53 offices and 8 affiliates in 42 countries globally, Cheil Worldwide is one of the world’s largest agency networks. The Cheil Canada team is considered an extension of Samsung’s Marketing organization, with our office in Mississauga located just five minutes away from Samsung Canada.

About the Role:

Cheil Canada is seeking a talented Creative Director who will work closely with our multi-discipline teams to deliver engaging content experiences. Our ideal candidate is someone who is very creative, passionate, willing, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey their ideas and direction. The Creative Director has a passion to work in a data-driven environment, in order to both surface creative insights and drive best-in-class performance marketing results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspire and direct the creation and delivery of competitive, original, award-worthy creative work both above and below the line.
• Work directly with Leadership and Strategy to develop strategic creative vision.
• Inspire and mentor a team of talented Creatives.
• Collaborate with the Creative team to develop talent across all creative disciplines.
• Engage directly with the Account Services team to evolve and grow business within our core client portfolio.
• Establish and maintain communications processes with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Assist with RFP planning, writing, estimation and pitching.
• Provide informal on-going performance feedback and provide formal reviews for all staff managed.
• Direct, steer or contribute to the development of client presentations and other important communication ensuring that it is clear, compelling and persuasive.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with creative content – both digital and traditional.
• Minimum of 5 years in a management role.
• Experienced with content creation and production.
• A thought leader with highly creative ideas.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Strong creative vision with understanding of business objectives and budgets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, projecting yourself confidently to explain ideas to client and internal teams.
• Ability to provide articulate and creative notes, and other feedback.
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills.
• Copywriting experience is an asset.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Art, or a related field, or equivalent mix of experience and other formal design training.

Cheil is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will receive equal consideration without regard to race, creed, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Cheil Canada

Why Join Inworld

Inworld’s mission is to create and inspire new meaningful relationships. We provide a creative suite for building virtual characters, with a focus on gaming, metaverse, and brand experiences. Our goal is to give creators an intuitive and powerful way to create characters whose personalities, thoughts, memories, and behaviors are designed to mimic the deeply social nature of human interaction.

You will be joining a team of 40 creative technologists, scientists, engineers, and designers who are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence for social connection. While other companies are scaling back, we are well capitalized for our next phase of growth.

Inworld was founded in 2021 and has raised approximately $70 million. We’re backed by top investors including Section 32, Intel Capital, Founders Fund, BITKRAFT Ventures, The Venture Reality Fund, Kleiner Perkins, CRV, Meta, and Microsoft’s M12 fund. Inworld was one of six companies selected for the 2022 Disney Accelerator. Prominent angels include Twitch Co-Founder, Kevin Lin; Oculus Co-Founder, Nate Mitchell; Animoca Brands Co-Founder, Yat Siu; The Sandbox Co-Founder, Sebastien Borget and NaHCO3, the family office of Riot Games Co-Founder, Marc Merrill.

Your Responsibilities

Inworld is in a very special place right now. On the one hand, we have the backing of top-tier venture capitalists and industry leaders, ensuring that we are well positioned to build the future of immersive entertainment. On the other hand, it is day one for us as we iterate on our beta, launch a new product category, and inspire creators to build next-generation, AI-powered characters.

As the producer behind our creative projects and demos, you’ll be a co-creator alongside our partners, BD, technical, and creative teams. Expect a ‘full stack’ experience, where you will work closely with cross-functional teams and clients to coordinate all facets of pre-production, development, launch, and live operations of our next big project. We want you to be producing your life’s best work in the nexus of creativity, technology, and partnerships.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine mutual vision, goals, project requirements, and deliverables for internal and client-facing projects
• Source the best and brightest vendors for creative projects and manage purchase orders
• Establish and create processes to move projects forward efficiently, while delivering quality creative outcomes
• Proactively identify and mitigate production red flags while executing against ambitious targets

Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, always follows-up, and enjoys working within a dynamic team-oriented environment. The act of planning excites you; organization and efficiency are always on your mind. You have a knack for turning ambiguity into execution and delivering projects on time. What you should bring to the team:

• Previous experience (5+ years) working in a production role where you’ve managed cross-functional teams in the creation and delivery of complex, first-rate projects.
• Prefer applicants with previous games publishing, entertainment, interactive digital, or creative agency experience
• Actively integrate yourself into each project production team from briefing through to final delivery
• Ensure deadlines are met with lethal precision, and flag the ones that aren’t attainable upfront
• Comfortable communicating with digital artisans (creatives, illustrators, designers, 2D animators, 3D animators, concept artists) and technologists (AI/ML scientists, software engineers, product managers, developers). You can act as a go-between to translate between the two groups.
• Have sufficient technical knowledge to foresee and address possible planning/production issues
• Ensure the work meets the client’s strategy, brand and creative goals, as well as our own quality standards.
• The ability to manage clients, your own time, and resources is a must.

Inworld AI

Park West Gallery

Crédit Agricole

Crossover is the world’s #1 source of full-time remote jobs. Our clients offer top-tier pay for top-tier talent. We’re recruiting this role for our client, Write of Passage. Have you got what it takes?

Are you looking for a massive creative opportunity within a growing company—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Are you constantly writing scripts in your head? If so, help us create epic media that makes learning to write fun— and share the Write of Passage brand with people all over the world.

Your role is to translate words into compelling imagery. Listen, it’s way more than that, but that’s the essence. Our company is bursting with personality, and we want you to translate that energy into a radical overhaul of our narrative presence.

Write of Passage is creating the best online writing school in the world. Over 1,000 students worldwide have learned a system for publishing quality ideas, connecting with like-minded people, and elevating their careers through writing on the Internet. Our graduates are using online writing to build audiences, launch businesses, and make an impact—living life on their terms!

Write of Passage is considered the gold standard for community-driven, cohort-based, online courses. And, we’re growing. Our vision is to build a global platform for writing instruction in the 21st century while delivering the best educational experience in the world.

We’re a writing company, so the bar is high. Writing visuals is a unique (and niche!) skill with a different mindset than text. You know how to make information aesthetic and infuse stories with a narrative pulse.

We work within limited recording windows, so our creativity happens in prep and post. You help us develop captivating ideas that we execute swiftly on shoot day and set us up with room for innovation in post-production.

What You Will Be Doing

• Writing scripts for a variety of purposes (YouTube videos, courses, workshops, ads, reels, podcasts, etc.)
• Generating first drafts from the title/thumbnail directives of our YouTube Strategy team and bullet points of Product/Marketing
• Relentlessly filter every line of the script through the question “is this visual?” to ensure we add depth and counter-melody to the voiceover, not just 1:1 representation
• Come up with wonky approaches to integrating archival/stock footage so that it feels dynamic, playful, and uniquely Write of Passage

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Constantly being interrupted by meetings; you’ll get in the zone and do deep creative work
• Sticking to the tools and techniques you’ve always used; you’ll be forever expanding your creative arsenal
• Being told exactly what to do and when to do it; you’ll flex your creative muscle daily

Creative Director Key Responsibilities

You’ll visualize scenes, then create the blueprint for communicating their vital essence.

Basic Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience as a writer (screenwriter, script writer, copywriter, etc.)
• Technical expertise with editing and production, either directing or producing
• Experience working with remote, asynchronous communication and editing tools

Nice-to-have Requirements

Technical expertise and professional experience in any of the following:

• Storyboarding
• Design/Typography
• Comedy
• Acting/Public Speaking
• Music

About Write Of Passage

Write of Passage is the gold standard for community-driven, cohort-based, online courses. And, we’re growing. Our vision is to build a global platform for writing instruction in the 21st-century while delivering the best educational experience in the world.

There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!

Working with Crossover

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover. The compensation level for this role is $30 USD/hour, which equates to $60,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.

What to expect next:

• You will receive an email with a link to start your self-paced, online job application.
• Our hiring platform will guide you through a series of online “screening” assessments to check for basic job fit, job-related skills, and finally a few real-world job-specific assignments.

Important! If you do not receive an email from us:

• First, emails may take up to 15 minutes to send, refresh and check again.
• Second, check your spam and junk folders for an email from Crossover.com, mark as “Not Spam” since you will receive other emails as well.
• Third, we will send to whatever email account you indicated on the Apply form – by default, that is the email address you use as your LinkedIn username and it might be different than the one you have already checked.
• If all else fails, just reset your password by visiting https://www.crossover.com/auth/reset-password if you already applied using LinkedIn EasyApply.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-4832-CA-Ontario-CreativeDirect

Crossover for Work

ABC CFB Mississippi St. vs Washington – Runner / Production Assistant

Date – 9/16-9/17
Project – ABC CFB Mississippi St vs Washington
Location – Husky Stadium (Seattle, WA)
Position – Runner / PA (must be 21+ w/ valid DL)
Rate – $250/10
**Must be fully vaccinated and boosted**

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Communications

STATUS: Full-time, exempt

Through artistic excellence coupled with innovative, relevant programming; initiatives to connect with and grow new audiences; engagement with communities to ignite creativity across Chicago; and a modernized Opera House that is the setting for truly great experiences, Lyric is leading the advancement of opera. This collaborative vision will deliver ever more exciting, thought-provoking and inclusive audience and community experiences – while increasing the gravitational pull of our art form, our company, and our city.

We are searching for a Public Relations Manager responsible for content creation and management, media relations, and public relations administration. Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Public Relations Manager will play a key role in communicating the company’s vision to the public in two major areas: content creation and media relations. This position is responsible for generating content across multiple platforms (blog, magazine, e-newsletter, program book, videos, etc.). This position also manages media relations for Lyric’s Learning and Creative Engagement division (Lyric Unlimited), The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, new initiatives, special projects, recitals, and the annual musical event. The Public Relations Manager is also responsible for managing critical administrative duties that assist with media monitoring, timely and accurate communication with the press, the company, and the general public.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Content Creation and Management

• Write newsletter, performance programs, book articles, and blog posts, as assigned.
• Research and interview artists for video features, help oversee the distribution, use, and re-use of these assets with the communications team and assist with other new production activities, as assigned.
• Create web and brochure copy as needed.
• Edit and proofread print, electronic, and video materials as needed.

Media Relations

• Supervise media relations for all Lyric Unlimited events, Lyric special events, original digital projects, the annual chamber opera, and the annual mainstage musical (writing press releases, identify and pitch stories, establish relationships with artists, and press partnerships. Supervise photoshoots, interviews, build upon existing press lists, etc.).
• Supervise media relations for the Ryan Opera Center, the post-graduate professional artists training program at Lyric.
• Assist with Lyric’s mainstage opera season, as needed.
• Manage day to day relationships with third-party PR firms hired to assist with special and main stage projects (musicals, Lyric Unlimited and grand opera).
• Write press releases; manage internal circulation and electronic distribution of all releases.
• Assist with managing and training of PR interns.
• Assist in planning and staffing of media events.

Public Relations Administration

• Manage press ticketing for events, including keeping season press ticketing spreadsheet, update records, and create orders in Tessitura.
• Build and maintain Lyric’s press lists.
• Maintain Lyric’s online press room.
• Staff the press table for select opening nights and other special events.
• Create and maintain season media calendar, including press release and pitch schedules.
• Participate in the creation and distribution of the company’s weekly roundup of online and print coverage of Lyric, other arts institutions, and general cultural news.
• Supervise the maintenance of comprehensive electronic media log.
• Select and distribute photo assets from individual operas and Lyric events.
• Respond to photo requests from media.
• Oversee data collection, as assigned, for monitoring press and media efforts efficacy and manage Lyric’s outside media monitoring service.
• Manage invitations and RSVPs for media events; maintain and update email press lists.
• As the business evolves, so may this role. These duties may change as Lyric’s leadership identified the need at any time.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in English, journalism, communications, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of solid communications experience, ideally with a nonprofit or cultural organization.
• Working knowledge of and comfort working with:
• Microsoft suite of products
• CRM expertise (Tessitura a strong plus)
• Airtable
• Slack
• ProofHQ
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to speak to journalists and other members of the public with clarity and discretion.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Working experience with the Chicago-area media market, particularly classical music, theater, and cultural outlets.
• Knowledge of classical music and opera.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work and think independently, a motivated self-starter who also works well in a larger team.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Ability to occasionally oversee evening or weekend performances and special events.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 30lbs.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other office equipment.  

The Lyric Opera of Chicago is committed to enhancing our diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Lyric does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Lyric Opera of Chicago