Today we bring you our weekly sampler of the cool youth media and marketing gigs. If your company has an open position in the youth media or marketing space, we encourage you to join the Ypulse LinkedIn group, if you haven't yet, and post there for focused career networking!

Creative Director, Tr3s at MTV
Industry: Television/Creative Development
Location: Miami, FL
Description: Direct, plan, organize and supervise all the production of the On-Air Promotions department, such as tune ins, show packaging’s, show logos, on-screen graphics, image campaigns, idents, fillers, ads for magazines, off-air graphics and contest promos, in order to maintain a high quality, cutting edge on-screen image for Tr3s. Work with other department heads (mainly Production, Programming, Online and Marketing) to provide the best on-air solutions to their communication needs; Ensure that all the material required to maintain a cutting edge identity and promote the channel’s programming is produced and delivered on time and maintain high quality standards; Manage and distribute the department’s budget according to the company’s needs; Assign and organize the producers’ jobs according to timelines, priorities and abilities; Provide creative, artistic and technical input to every project, working closely with the corresponding producer; Supervise all of the producers’ work ensuring that it fulfills all of its requirements, from creativity to relevance to quality; Work with external companies such as production houses, animation companies, design studios, etc., to produce varied styles of image spots; Work with the Operations department to ensure the proper use and airing of produced elements. More

Editor/Test Prep Books and Digital Content at Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
Industry: Book Publishing
Location: Hauppauge, NY
Description: We are seeking an Editor who will oversee development of new and revised test prep titles from manuscript to bound book. The position will also contribute specifically to the expansion of print product into digital and electronic formats (iPhone/iPad app development, Kindle editions, e-books and web-based products) and serve as point person for the digital publishing marketplace. More (via Mediabistro, reg. required)

Executive Director at 826DC
Industry: Nonprofit/Education
Location: Washington, D.C.
Description: 826DC seeks a highly motivated self-starter who understands and values the 826 mission, to serve as ED to manage and provide leadership and ultimately be responsible for the financial health and well being of the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to contribute to the founding of a nonprofit chapter under an umbrella organization that has a proven track record in supplemental arts education. The position will be responsible for the legal, financial, and programmatic success of 826DC. He or she will manage a small staff and work directly with the 826DC board. More

Associate Director, Publicity at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Industry: Book Publishing
Location: New York, NY
Description: Implement publicity plans for key titles each season, ranging from board books & picture books to middle grade & YA fiction through media campaigns and author events. Create, execute and oversee campaigns for assigned titles by creating press materials, pitch letters, promotional materials and arranging special events.Develop and strengthen media and bookstore contacts and establish strong relationships with high profile authors. Duties will also include working closely with marketing, editorial and sales colleagues. Attend some division meetings and events, as well as have the opportunity to travel as part of author tours and conference participation. This position will manage at least one other position in the publicity department and will report directly to the Executive Director of Publicity & Communications. More (via Mediabistro, reg. required)

Fundraising and Marketing Director at Restless Development
Industry: Non-profit/Development/Marketing
Location: London, UK
Description: The FR&M Director’s major areas of responsibility are: Leading Restless Development’s Fundraising and Marketing efforts globally, and contributing to organisational strategy and planning. The individual must have an interest and commitment to the leading role of young people in international development; results-driven approach; excellent inter-personal skills and ability to manage and motivate people in person and over distance; self-motivated and resourceful; ability to manage and develop multiple objectives and tasks; flexible and proactive approach, with the capability to lead income generation from a diverse range of sources; catalyst with vision to create excitement around Restless Development’s youth-led strategy, programmes and goals, and generate support. More (via Idealist.org)

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