We are excited to announce the new board for the Wharton Media & Entertainment Club:
Co- Presidents: Liz Eavey and Alison Go
VP Academic: Chien-ying Yu
VP Alumni: Meredith Argeris and Anna Nicanorova
VP Careers: Carolyn Schogol
VP Communications: Dominique Basile
VP Events: Kaity Jimenez
VP Finance: James Son
VP Social: Nina Varghese and John Zox
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Peek (www.getpeek.com) is an exciting new venture-backed wireless device company. Its mission is to take mobile messaging to a mass market. Peek’s first product - a handheld email and texting device called the Peek - received rave reviews when it launched last year and won numerous accolades including Wired’s Gadget of the Year.
After a very successful launch, Peek is now looking to market its product around the country. As part of this, Peek is looking for a smart, dynamic, and creative professional to help lead its PR and marketing strategy. The successful candidate will be a key part of the Marketing Communications team and will have a major role to play in driving awareness and adoption of Peek.
A central part of the job will be leading Peek’s PR efforts. Experience with PR (on the client, agency or media side) would be valuable, but is not essential. More important is a sophisticated understanding of the media, the ability to spot PR opportunities, and the confidence and persuasiveness to pitch stories to journalists.
The PR & Marketing Director will also have an important role to play in Peek’s broader marketing strategy. We are looking for someone who is full of ideas, and has the energy and resourcefulness to be rapidly execute them. Consumer experience is not required, but you must be able to demonstrate an intuitive understanding of how to reach a mass consumer audience.
If you’re someone who has great communication skills, a keen strategic mind, and thrives in a fast moving entrepreneurial environment then this position could be perfect for you. It’s a great opportunity to have a big impact in a small, but rapidly growing company.
If you’re interested please send an email briefly outlining your experience and why you think you’re right for job to davidm@getpeek.com . You should also attach a resume (no longer than one page).
Location: Peek has offices in NYC and the Bay area. This position could be based in either office.
Compensation: Based on experience, but highly competitive.
Add comment April 4th, 2009
Featuring keynote speakers:
Where: Columbia University, New York, NY
When: Friday, February 27, 2009
What: Learn from and network with Media and Entertainment executives and MBAs from all over the country through keynote speeches, a networking lunch, industry panels, and a cocktail reception.
Register here: https://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/events/mma
For a limited time, the student price for your all-inclusive registration is only $55. The price will increase as February 27 approaches. The Conference is expected to sell out early, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible.
Panels:
Business Development : Shaping the Future Landscape of Entertainment
Investment Banking : The Changing Media Industry Landscape
Entrepreneurship : Entrepreneurs Who’ve Made It
Independent Filmmaking : Financing a Film
Television Programming : The Economics of Scripted Television
Corporate Strategy : Media Conglomerates
Interactive Marketing : Taking Brands to the Digital Age
Unscripted Television: Reality Television
Video Games : New Frontier of Entertainment
New Media : Startups in New Media
Mobile : The 4th Platform
Music : Digital Media & Social Marketing
Sports : The Emergence of Media from Sports Leagues and Properties
Add comment February 23rd, 2009
The Flyers are hosting a Sports and Entertainment Career Fair on March 5th, followed by a game against the Flames. Tickets for both combined are $25. For more information contact Jonathon Peterson at jpeter@law.upenn.edu
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