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.
April 4th, 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
February 23rd, 2009
CAA would like Wharton students to apply for their summer intern program and other full-time opportunities. For more information and to see position descriptions here
December 7th, 2008
The Account Planning Manager is a unique role in the Sales Planning & Analysis department offering the opportunity to partner with the senior Account and Sales Executives to drive top-line volume and revenue across the largest national accounts. The role also offers the opportunity to work with and learn about consumer product goods in the media and entertainment industry. This role offers significant opportunity to introduce new ideas, define new procedures, and build collaborative relationships to influence change.
Details on job responsibilities and requirements can be viewed here. Timing is uncertain, but interested candidates can send their resumes to tracy.eng@warnerbros.com
November 27th, 2008
From Ed Rivera
PE Internship Opportunity
Acting Associate, PE Fund, New York City
A New York based PE fund is looking for an associate to study and invest in one of the following industries:
• Traditional Media and Entertainment
• New Media
• Communication
The ideal candidate will possess prior experience as an analyst with a PE firm or investment bank covering one of the above industries.
Requirements
• MBA student
• 2 to 3 years experience as an analyst in financial services
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Knowledge in Private Equity: Growth Equity Fund
About the PE Firm: The firm is a new PE venture based in New York City and focused on identifying attractive investments in middle-market companies with values between $50 million and $500 million. The firm targets to invest from $25 million to $75 million of equity per company either at the initial acquisition or over time through add-on investments.
Venture Capital / New Media / Entrepreneurship Internship Opportunity
Acting Associate, New York City
A New York based operator group is looking for an associate to support studying the traditional and Internet TV broadcasting market for a new network.
The ideal candidate will possess prior experience as an analyst with a top-tier venture capital or management consulting firm covering the media and entertainment industries.
Requirements
• MBA student
• Very knowledgeable about the current Internet content plays and consumer behavior programming trends across demos
• 2 to 3 years experience as an analyst
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Entrepreneurial, strategic thinker
• Must sign a confidentiality agreement
About Ed Rivera
Over 15 years of Media, Entertainment and Investment management experience and, most recently, an advisor to the CEO and President of SONY Music Entertainment (formerly SONY BMG Music Entertainment), several new ventures, venture capital and private equity firms. Previously, I was the Vice President of marketing and operations for RCA Music Group, responsible for operational oversight. Earlier in my career, I founded ArtandCulture.com in San Francisco and was a Director of Adelphia Capital in New York, and a board member of Latino.com. I began my career as a magazine publishing executive at Time, Inc. following my graduation from Ithaca College and hold an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Contact Information:
Ed Rivera
550 Madison Avenue
Rm. 15-14
New York, NY 10021
(212) 833-7881
Email resumes to EdRivera707@aim.com
September 30th, 2008
