February 11: MESG Co-Chair Application Due
Interested in a leadership position for next year? We're looking for a few good men and women to pass on the baton. You may be shocked to hear this, but ideal candidates have a passion for media, entertainment, and/or sports. Please note that previous work experience in MES industries is by no means required.
To express interest, please fill out the survey linked here. Applications are due Wednesday, February 11.
February 12: Road to the Oscars - American Sniper
Come join MESG each week leading up to the Oscars and see some of this year's nominated films. Next up is American Sniper.
Event Details: Thu February 12 | TBD | AMC Theaters River East 21 (322 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611) | $8 for members (discounted), $12.50 for non-members
RSVP here.
February 19: Road to the Oscars - Selma
Come join MESG each week leading up to the Oscars and see some of this year's nominated films. Next up is Selma.
Event Details: Thu February 19 | TBD | AMC Theaters River East 21 (322 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611) | $8 for members (discounted), $12.50 for non-members
RSVP here.
February 22: Winter Social Oscars Viewing Party
Come join MESG for a winter social, and watch the Oscars. The ceremony starts at 6pm, but come earlier and see what the stars are wearing on the red carpet. Food and frosty beverages will be served.
Event Details: Sun February 22 | TBD
RSVP here.
February 25: Green Sports Alliance Webinar
Pursuing gains in energy efficiency is often one of the first steps in sports greening initiatives. Actions such as putting timers and motion sensors on lights, turning off heating/cooling in unoccupied spaces, and sealing gaps in insulation can significantly reduce energy consumption and monthly bills. However, the quest for maximum efficiency does not end there, as a host of new tools and strategies are available to venue operators to further eliminate waste and reduce both carbon footprint and energy spend.
On this webinar, we will hear two case studies of recent energy efficiency innovations at an NFL stadium and an NHL arena, and we will learn more about the NHL’s league-wide efforts to improve efficiency in all 30 of its venues via a new partnership with Constellation Energy. We hope you can join us!
Speakers include:
Ryan Hummel, Director of Facilities | Philadelphia Eagles & Cardie Saunders, Director | eTemp
Al Hutchings, Director, Facility Operations & Engineering | Vancouver Canucks
Paul LaCaruba, Manager, Sustainability & Omar Mitchell, Director, Sustainability | National Hockey League
Event Details: Wed February 25 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Webinar | Free
RSVP here.
MESG Reads
Every week, MESG offers an interesting read (or two) related to the media, entertainment, or sports industries.
Something happened with net neutrality. Here it is.
http://www.theverge.com/2015/2/4/7977963/fcc-net-neutrality-victory
Interesting interview containing multiple business angles of new MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-manfred-transcript-20150204-story.html#page=1
New Job Opportunities
[Internship] Sony Pictures Entertainment Business Development Summer Internship
Business Development- Sony Pictures Television (SPT) drives business and corporate development initiatives including identifying growth opportunities and evaluating transactions such as merger and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and corporate investments from a strategic and financial perspective, and contributes to SPT’s strategic direction. The Intern will support Media Networks which operates over 60 tv channels in more than 130 countries, a growing portfolio of digital businesses (Crackle, regional OTT services, games), Distribution and tv series Production.
Reference: GTS #2194408
[Internship] New York Times MBA Summer Internship - New Digital Products
The position is a Product Analyst for NYT Cooking. The Product Analyst reports into the Product Manager and is responsible for helping the product manager prioritize and execute against the roadmap. Key responsibilities include: analyzing data to evaluate existing performance and identify product opportunities, performing competitive / comparative analyses, working with design and development to develop features, exploring business development / partner opportunities.
Reference: GTS #2192181
[Full-Time] Walt Disney Imagineering Ride Mechanical Engineer Group Lead
Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of Disney’s Parks and Resorts business segment. Representing more than 150 disciplines, its talented corps of Imagineers are responsible for the creation of Disney resorts, theme parks and attractions, hotels, water parks, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, cruise ships and new media technology projects. BS Mechanical Engineering degree needed.
Reference: GTS #2194509
[Full-Time] Walt Disney Company Senior Digital Analyst
The Sr. Digital Analyst must be strategic, dynamic, detailed-oriented, and impactful. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker and possesses the confidence and knowledge to play a significant role driving the WDPRO Online business in a highly matrixed organization. He/she must be a self-starter and a quick learner with a desire to learn new tools and techniques. Success in this role greatly depends on his/her ability to build rapport and develop effective working relationships with remote team members.
Reference: http://parksjobs.disneycareers.com/us/united-states/technology/jobid6886159-sr-digital-analyst
[Full-Time] ESPN Senior Financial Accounting Analyst
The Production Financial Services Senior Financial Accounting Analyst provides real-time financial analysis and decision support services to their production and remote operations clients in addition to performing accounting responsibilities.
Reference: http://jobs.espncareers.com/us/united-states/corporate/jobid6928130-sr-financial-accounting-analyst
[Full-Time] Cleveland Indians Executive Development Fellow - Strategy
Assist Indians executives on decision-making, strategic planning and other key business initiatives. Assist in the coordination, evaluation and implementation of new and redesigned initiatives, programs, and processes that are expected to have a significant impact on the organization. The EDF will be exposed to all facets of the Indians business operations during this intensive, structured 12-month immersion into the organization. The EDF will participate in comprehensive orientation program, regular feedback meetings and take part in a cross-functional mentorship program to facilitate enhanced organizational and career development.
Reference: https://re21.ultipro.com/CLE1000/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*AB0D73C0F8295037
Job Opportunities (posted in prior weeks)
[Internship] Comcast MBA Summer Internships
Summer Internship opportunities for MBA candidates between their 1st and 2nd years are available. Comcast's website states applications will be available shortly, but function-specific roles can be searched for as already posted. Product Management in Sunnyvale is linked as an example.
Reference: http://jobs.comcast.com/en/campus-programs/internships-and-rotational-programs/mba & https://comcast.jibeapply.com/jobs/89965?IT=3439978
[Internship] Phoenix Suns Basketball Operations Summer Internship
The Phoenix Suns are seeking a full time paid Basketball Operations Analyst Intern for the 2015 Summer MBA internship program. This person will perform reporting and analysis in support of all aspects of Basketball decision making.
Reference: http://nbateamjobs.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=76782
[Full-Time One-Year] Turner Broadcasting NCAA Digital Intern - Product Management
The Product Management Intern will work with the Product Management team to help develop new product initiatives and improve our existing product line across a range of platforms and mobile devices. Responsibilities will include adapting requirements and feedback into full functional specifications for development, conducting market and competitive research and participating in the product lifecycle from concept through release. All candidates must be recent graduates of a four-year NCAA member institution. Note: This is an eleven-month, benefits-eligible paid program (Aug. 1 - June 30). Deadline to apply is March 31, 2015.
Reference: http://turnerbroadcasting.jobs/atlanta-ga/ncaa-digital-intern-product-management/8B6841907F764E5CB7C9E1FC0FBFEA59/job/
[Full-Time] Facebook Strategic Partner Development - Sports Teams
Facebook is seeking an experienced partner manager to lead our efforts with sports teams around the world to optimize their use of Facebook, and its brands and products, in a manner benefitting teams, sports fans, and Facebook. This person will be a key member of our Strategic Partner Development team and report directly to the Head of Global Sports Partnerships. The Partnerships team is the external arm of Facebook and works with the world of sports’ largest and most exciting organizations on high profile projects and partnerships. Ideal candidates for this role will have an extensive understanding of sports team business objectives, knowledge of current successful uses of social and digital strategies to achieve those objectives, exceptional creativity and a track record of identifying and successfully implementing innovative solutions to business problems, substantial league or team experience and relationships to draw upon to build successful partnerships, experience identifying and delivering “best practices” on a scalable basis, a track record of successfully closing business deals and cultivating long-term business partnerships, and great passion about the intersection of sports business and technology.
Reference: https://www.facebook.com/careers/department?dept=sales&req=a0I1200000G4LefEAF
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