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Project Manager

Subcategories:	Ontario
Company	Xenophile Media
City	Toronto
Job Category	Project Management
Job Title or Project	Project Manager
Job Type	Full-Time Permanent
Minimum Education Required	University Undergrad Degree
Minimum Experience Required	2+ Years
Salary/Compensation	To be negotiated
Contact E-Mail	joey@xenophile.ca
Description
Xenophile Media seeks a Project Manager in Toronto to manage production of Alternate Reality Games and online extensions for TV shows. Applicant must have experience of working with Alternate Reality Games and an extensive knowledge of British culture and cultural sensibilities. Preference will be given to applicants with experience developing interactive projects for audiences aged 8-16. Applicants must have two years of experience in Interactive Media.
Contact Information
Contact:	Aidan Castelli
Location:	Toronto, Ontario M5T 2L7 Canada
Telephone:
E-Mail:	aidan@xenophile.ca
Web Site:	http://www.xenophile.ca

Junior Project Manager

Subcategories:	Ontario
Company	Decode Entertainment
City	Toronto, Ontario
Job Category	Project Management
Job Title or Project	Jr. Project Manager
Job Type	Other
Minimum Education Required	College Diploma
Minimum Experience Required	1+ Years
Contact E-Mail	humanresources@decode-ent.com
Contact Fax	416-363-8919
Description
DECODE Entertainment Inc. has grown to become one of the largest and most important international suppliers of television and interactive programming for children and youth. You will be responsible for overseeing aspects of project management including resource allocation, and defining and maintaining project schedules, plans and technical specification documentation. You will be involved with every aspect of the project from inception to testing and charged with working to deliver the project on time and on budget. Responsibilities: •Interface with clients and ensure their needs are accounted for and met. •Coordinate project implementation from start to finish. •Keep projects on track while finding solutions for both creative and technical challenges. •Identify and assist in the hiring process for new projects Required Skills & Experience: •Successful applicant must possess very strong client and management skills. •Experience managing budgets, schedules, and teams •Excellent communicator •Excellent writing skills •Ability to manage an internal team •Have ownership in the quality of the final product •Enjoy working with designers, animators, and interactive developers •Experience working with Microsoft Project or other project management tools Additional Helpful Areas of Knowledge: •Ability to use Photoshop and experience producing motion graphics and websites or games using Flash. •Experience managing projects for young children. Please apply to humanresources@decode-ent.com. You may also send a hard copy of your resume and portfolio to: Decode Entertainment Inc. 235 Carlaw Ave – 5th Floor Toronto, ON M4M 2S1 We thank everyone for their interest, however due to the number of applications that we receive only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Contact Information
Contact:	Human Resources
Location:	Toronto, Ontario M4M 2S1 Canada
Telephone:
E-Mail:	humanresources@decode-ent.com
Web Site:	http://www.decode-ent.com

Project Manager

Subcategories:	Ontario
Company	Xenophile Media
City	Toronto
Job Category	Project Management
Job Title or Project	Project Manager
Job Type	Full-Time Permanent
Minimum Education Required	University Undergrad Degree
Minimum Experience Required	1+ Years
Contact E-Mail	joey@xenophile.ca
Description
Xenophile Media seeks a Project Manager in Toronto to manage production of Alternate Reality Games and online extensions for TV shows. Applicant must have experience of working with Alternate Reality Games and an extensive knowledge of British culture and cultural sensibilities. Preference will be given to applicants with experience developing interactive projects for audiences aged 8-16 and with experience managing international shoots. Contact: joey@xenophile.ca  for job description and qualifications.
Contact Information
Contact:	Joey Unnold
Location:	Toronto, Ontario m5t 2l7 Canada
Telephone:
E-Mail:	joey@xenophile.ca
Web Site:	http://www.xenophile.ca

Project Manager

Subcategories:	Ontario
Company	Xenophile Media
City	Toronto
Job Category	Project Management
Job Title or Project	Project Manager
Job Type	Full-Time Permanent
Contact E-Mail	aidan@xenophile.ca
Description
Xenophile Media seeks Project Manager to work on international new media projects. Applicant must have experience of working with Alternate Reality Games and an extensive knowledge of British culture and cultural sensibilities. Preference will be given to applicants with experience developing interactive projects for audiences aged 8-16 and with international filming experience. Job description •Develop, maintain and execute project plans throughout the life of projects, while providing and promoting high standards of professionalism, leadership and integrity. •Negotiate, define, communicate and manage project scope, including monitor task deliverables, and liaise with internal clients, external vendors and team members to meet deadlines and quality standards. •Understand and communicate business needs and related project constraints to management, internal clients and project teams. •Manage external vendors as required for the project. •Forecast, track and manage project budgets. •Plan and manage project communications, ensuring effective exchange of project information and deliverables to clients •Identify, analyze, prioritize, mitigate and communicate project risks. •Contribute to process and resource management innovation •Write and edit online content. •Manage production shoots •Research and develop new production ideas along producers based on client’s requirements. Qualifications Required Qualifications: •In depth knowledge and understanding of British culture, particularly youth culture. •Experience in the New Media field, particularly producing Alternate Reality Games (ARGs) Superior written and verbal communication skills. •Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a clear understanding of the relevant technologies and processes. •Ability to both strategically and tactically organize activities while independently managing multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional product teams within budgetary and schedule constraints within the New Media environment. •Strong interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills. •Excellent creative writing skills particularly related to online story telling. •Excellent time management and priority management skills, while balancing the details with the overall view of the situation. •PC skills including beginner to intermediate proficiency in MS Office suite, MS Project, Outlook, etc. •Mediation, negotiation and presentation skills. •Experience working in international markets. Cover letter and resume to: Xenophile Media 250 Augusta Ave. Suite 300 Toronto, Ontario M5T2L7
Contact Information
Contact:	Joey Unnold
Location:	Toronto, Ontario M5T 2L7 Canada
Telephone:
E-Mail:	joey@xenophile.ca
Web Site:	http://www.xenophile.ca

Manager, Special Projects

Subcategories:	Ontario
City	Toronto
Job Category	Project Management
Job Title or Project	Manager, Special Projects
Job Type	Freelance Contract
Minimum Education Required	Certification/Licence/Diploma
Contact E-Mail	judith@newmedialinks.com
Description
The Opportunity This position leads the team that provides a single point of contact for reviewing all Business Information Management (BIM) communication requests to determine appropriate action, manage schedules and workload priorities. The Organization Our client is a leading North American financial institution. Primary Responsibilities • Assess all communication requests; prioritize to meet timelines and business needs. Identify gaps, overlaps and appropriate method /channel of communication. • Assist in responding to or assigning inquiries to BIM team members or business partner for resolution • Manage and act as focal point for information coming from BIM site. Direct feedback as needed; stay aware of turnaround times & stats. Ensure business leaders get required information. • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency across the BIM team • Manage team and perform management support activities • Understand and support tactically the company’s family of products and services • Manage and consult on communications to relationship management frontline employees • Consult with stakeholders to ensure online information accurately reflects company processes, products, services, features and offers • Analyze new content to determine impact and relationship to existing content. Identify gaps and requirements for updates/correction. Write revised information. • Keep online content current and accurate, by tracking changes and consulting with stakeholders to obtain approval to support changes. • Participate in projects or initiatives, providing technical writing expertise • Regularly review unit processes to ensure they reflect the changing needs of the business • Manage the translation process and ensure costs are managed effectively, as required • Provide project and consultative support to other areas by analyzing the impact the initiative has on documented procedures • Participate in organizational or LOB recovery efforts and develop front line communications related to emergency situations Key Qualifications • Post secondary diploma/certificate in communications, technical writing or related field • Knowledge of branch and call centre environments sufficient to ensure communication strategies and approaches are appropriate and effective • Technical expertise and web knowledge sufficient to support the online design and delivery of content in a way that is consistently effective across front-line areas • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Well-developed knowledge of PC skills • Ability to work independently and as a team member • Ability to prioritize with multiple shifting responsibilities • Exceptional time management skills • Innovative and self-motivated • Excellent organizational skills • Ability to conceptualize • Flexible and open to change
Contact Information
Contact:	Judith Mallard
Location:	Toronto, Ontario M5V 2C3 Canada
Telephone:
E-Mail:	judith@newmedialinks.com
Web Site:	http://www.newmedialinks.com