From: Angela Lin
Date: April 24, 2016
Subject: MESG Newsletter: 04-24-2016



MESG NEWSLETTER

April 24, 2016

 
Misty
Desai
Officer
Valentina Fernandez Rodriguez Egana
Officer
Angela Lin
Officer
Julia McInnis
Officer
Jon Pack
Officer
Alix Weiss
Officer

 

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MESG At A Glance

  • Social Events
    • [5/7]: Spring Social - Kentucky Derby Edition
  • MESG Reads
    • The NFL Draft Comes to Chicago
    • Music Icon Prince Dead at 57
  • New Job Opportunities
    • Internships:
      • Pandora - Product Management
      • Comcast - Marketing Intel & Insights
      • Fandango - Strategy
    • Full-Time:
      • NBCUniversal - Manager, Business Development, Digital Distribution
      • Sony Pictures - Sr. Manager, Business Development
      • Sony Pictures - Director, Business Development & Partnerships
      • Sony Pictures - Manager, Digital Distribution
  • Job Opportunities (posted in prior weeks)


Social Events

Spring Social: Kentucky Derby Edition!

Your MESG social chairs Misty and Valentina are hard at work planning our spring social, and are happy to announce that it will be centered around Kentucky Derby. Save the date for Saturday, May 7th. Details and separate event RSVP email to follow.



MESG Reads

The NFL Draft Comes to Chicago

From Thursday April 28th through Saturday April 30th, the spectacle of the NFL draft will roll through the city of Chicago. One recent university study measured the significance of college football players' inclination towards team-oriented behaviors vs. on-the field performance in regards to predicting future success. Read more here.

For additional logistics regarding the draft, including planned changes from last year's festivities, click here.

 

Music Icon Prince Dead at 57

One of pop music's most enigmatic virtuosos passed away Thursday. Known for his eccentricity and flamboyance, Prince's music defied genre and embraced dualities - racial, sexual, musical, and cultural. Prince was found unresponsive at his Minnesota home after health scares in the previous week. Read more here.


New Job Opportunities

Internships

Pandora - Product Management, Music Discovery (apply ASAP)
As a Product Management Intern, you'll have the opportunity to invent new ways for millions of listeners to find and discover music. Specific focus on mobile experience, working closely with other product managers, analysts, designers and engineers. Previous experience in consumer Internet or other consumer technology products. Apply via external website here

Comcast - Marketing Intel & Insights (apply ASAP)
The Comcast MBA Internship Program is an 11-week internship program. As a member of the Marketing Intelligence & Insights group, you will be responsible for the organization's analytically-driven marketing and sales channel optimization strategy. Must be comfortable with large databses. Apply via external website here

Fandango - Strategy (apply ASAP)

Fandango's Strategy MBA Intern will evaluate strategic growth opportunities, conduct robust market and financial analyses, create and present recommendations, and more. Should have knowledge of online and mobile business models, internet/consumer technology, and media/entertainment. Apply via LinkedIn here

Full-Time

NBCUniversal - Manager of Business Development, Digital Distribution (apply by 5/19; GTS #2341554)
This role will be responsible for identifying, vetting and negotiating new digital distribution opportunities for TV and digital native content. The candidate will manage accounts, build new partnerships, and launch new products with various functional groups (such as legal, ad sales, operations, networks, etc.). The role includes monitoring and analyzing industry reports and trends regarding new technologies and the competitive landscape. Work authorization is required. Apply by 5/19 on external website here.

Sony Pictures - Sr. Manager of Business Development (apply ASAP; GTS #2342372)
This role will focus all of its efforts on the Asia Pac Region to help the international TV industry grow its portfolio of digital business. The candidate will be involved in business and corporate development initiatives such as identifying growth opportunities in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and corporate investments.  Work authorization is required. Apply ASAP on external website here

Sony Pictures - Director of Business Development & Partnerships (apply ASAP)
Crackle, Sony Picture Television's digital network, is looking for a Director of Partnerships & Digital Distribution to lead new business development and global partnerships spanning tehnology and ad sales. Prior experience in business development and negotiations. Apply via LinkedIn here

Sony Pictures - Manager of Digital Distribution (apply ASAP)
The Crackle team is looking for a Manager of Digital Distribution for business development, account management, partner management, project management, and structuring deals. Apply via LinkedIn here
 

Job Opportunities (posted in prior weeks)

DreamWorks summer internships

  • They are now reviewing applications!
  • http://www.dreamworksanimation.com/jobs/
  • The recruiter has offered to personally review Booth applications if Career Services flags the names. If you choose to apply, please apply online (this is required for all applicants) and then email Heather Trompeter. She will ensure the recruiter gets all information directly.

Hulu summer internship - content marketing

The Barre Code summer internship - corporate strategy

Sony Pictures summer internship - consumer insights

  • Deadline Fri. April 29th, apply ASAP
  • GTS #2325006
Ticketmaster full-time position - finance manager
  • Apply ASAP on LinkedIn here
DISH (Sling TV) full-time position - brand manager
  • Apply by Sat. May 7th via external website here
  • GTS #2338468
  • Job Req #2016-34794
  • Reach out to Booth alumna YaoYao Wang if interested

Warner Bros. intern - finance

  • Apply ASAP via external website here

Warner Bros. full-time position - business planning & analysis senior analyst

  • Apply ASAP via external website here