Bluewater Media is looking for a full-time production teammate! We are in search of a Lighting Tech/Grip.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with a great attitude and a hustling work ethic! Strong ability to work under pressure and within time constraints. Must be experienced with studio and field lighting.

Responsibilities will include:

• Setup and break down of lighting equipment
• Packing and inventorying grip trucks
• Transporting equipment to and from shooting locations
• Repairing and maintaining lighting equipment
• Cleaning and organizing studios

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong Knowledge of lighting equipment including Tungsten, HMI, Fluorescent, and LED fixtures.
• Familiar with grip/rigging equipment
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Comfortable driving box trucks, vans, and trailers

Education/Experience:

• College degree
• 1-3 years working experience

References and work samples are encouraged.

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Reports To: Media Director

Position Summary: The Long-Form Media Planner/Buyer is responsible for the planning of all media for assigned clients and new business, in addition to research, development, and presentation of media plans and media buying for long form programs.

Responsibilities:

• Media planning and negotiation/buying for assigned long form programs
• Long form media buying for national and local markets
• Identify and evaluate new media opportunities to be presented internally and externally
• Daily and weekly media estimates, verification and reporting.
• Final evaluation of updated post log reports for assigned programs.
• Daily and weekly results analysis, media optimization and impact projection.
• Develop and maintain strong station sales and vendor relationships
• Interfacing with client and internal teams
• Identifying and resolving problems
• Manage multiple campaigns
• Manage, train and mentor assigned junior level team
• Researches, develops, and plans media for assigned clients
• Gathers, organizes and presents competitive research and spending data
• Approving affidavits and reconciling discrepancies
• Master of the Core media tracking system and Catalyst Air Date Management System (CAMS) from a front end and back end client results standpoint.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 4-6 years Long-Form TV media buying experience required, DRTV preferred.
• Experience both national and local market buying
• Strong math/analytical skills
• Proven ability to multi-task on various accounts
• Strong ability to shift priorities quickly in a deadline drive environment

About Bluewater Media:

Bluewater Media is a brand focused direct to consumer advertising agency that utilizes branded direct response, brand integration and digital advertising to generate measurable response and direct to consumer sales for products and services. From their 33,000 square foot production studio in Clearwater, Florida, Bluewater produces, develops and distributes direct response campaigns, commercials, television series, documentaries and films that integrate branding as a methodology to inform, educate and motivate consumers to make product choices. Bluewater was named the 2nd fastest growing company in Florida in 2015, and to the INC 500 that same year. Bluewater also provides integrated web design, web development, e-commerce solutions, as well as broadcast and digital media strategy and placement.

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Bluewater Media is looking for a full-time Digital Media Coordinator to join our rapidly expanding award-winning team! As a Coordinator, you will play an integral role in delivering strong digital campaigns. You’ll support the digital media team as you wear different hats throughout campaign setup, daily reporting, and data analysis.

We believe that our Coordinators are here to help us deliver the best results possible. If you think you have what it takes, we’d love to meet you!

Essential Functions:

• Execute and support Paid Social and Search digital campaigns, including but not limited to account setup, development, organization, and
management.
• Daily use of reporting, analytics, and trend tools.
• Ability to work both in group setting and independently.
• Consistently look for ways to improve current processes or introduce new tactics that will contribute to the client’s success.
• Administrative tasks like submitting billing, etc.
• Provide additional support to the team as needed

Core Competencies:  

• Personal Learning - Picks up on the need to change personal, interpersonal, and managerial behavior, seeks feedback, adjusts
• Career Ambition - Knows what he/she wants from a career and actively works on it, makes things happen
• Functional/Technical Skills - Strong functional and technical knowledge and skills within paid social and search
• Customer Focus - Dedicated to meeting and exceeding expectations to customers, establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers
• Learning on the Fly - Learns quickly when facing new problems, relentless learner, open to change, improves, enjoys challenges and finding solutions

Requirements:

• 1+ years of paid social experience
• Advanced computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience running paid search campaigns is a plus

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Bluewater is looking for a full-time Media Coordinator.

Position Summary:

The Media Coordinator is responsible for supporting the DRTV media team and helping achieve client goals through communications with stations and facilitating the data flows required to run an advertising campaign.

Responsibilities:

• Request and process pre-log and post-log air times
• Identify airings outside of buy parameters and resolve with stations
• Follow up on station confirmations for new orders and revisions
• Request rate cards, avails and program grids for assigned stations
• Maintain program station folders
• Follow up and resolve Did Not Airs
• Import and reconcile data feeds (call center, web, etc.) into CORE Media System
• Pull client reporting as required
• Work with media buyer to negotiate and buy for assigned programs and stations against client goals

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong math/analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong ability to shift priorities quickly in a deadline driven environment
• Basic knowledge of marketing/advertising
• Basic computer skills

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Bluewater Media is looking for a full-time Digital Graphic Designer to join our award-winning team.

The ideal candidate will be a talented and creative individual that can work independently and as part of a team. This position requires creative vision and the ability to execute a project from its idea phase all the way through to the screen for consumption. Qualified candidates will have command of best practices and trends in social media marketing, thrive in a fast-paced and high-demand environment, and understand how to both build and convert a digital audience. Likewise, they will be able to confidently communicate with team members, clients, and company leadership to outline and achieve digital marketing and commercial objectives for each project. This is not a remote position.

Requirements:

• Highly proficient in the entire Adobe Creative Suite. Specifically, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience with motion graphic design in Adobe After Effects.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, graphic design and digital production.
• Strong understanding of the various social media platforms and awareness of the current trends, best practices in digital marketing.
• Ability to understand and follow creative direction and work in an organized and efficient manner.
• Knowledge of basic HTML/CSS are a plus but not required.

Qualified candidates only need apply and a link to your portfolio is required.

Media Rich Necessary Skills Required:

• A passion and strong understanding of the digital landscape
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to adopt the style, tone, and voice of our business' various types of content.
• Knowledge and understanding of Social Media Best Practices, Social Media Content Creation and Content Management
• Blog Creation and Management, including optimizing content for search engines and lead generation.
• Long-form content project capability such as eBooks.
• Ability to understand analytical feedback that will shape content needs, strategies and tactics.
• Independent Thinking

Other Required Skills:

• Excellent color correction skills
• Working knowledge of all social media platforms
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

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The Paid Search Specialist will directly support the Paid Search team in fulfilling Paid Search media buying, analysis, optimization, and management of tactical paid search media plans for client accounts. You will proactively provide recommendations, ensure campaigns are meeting/exceeding goals, and continually analyze campaigns to boost performance.

Additionally, you will play a key role in providing and presenting data to Paid Search team members and internal departments to ensure strategic direction and goals are achieved and reflected in tactical Paid Search channel plan recommendations.

You may also be responsible for independently managing smaller, less demanding clients and are also expected to maintain a high-level knowledge of your client’s line of business by staying on top of industry trends.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Campaign Management

• Keyword and ad copy development, and campaign structuring
• Set-up and management of campaigns across Google & Microsoft, with a clear understanding of account structure, ad creation, budget management, reporting requirements, client sector and industry considerations, landing pages & tracking requirements
• Oversee daily, weekly & monthly spend in line with targets and budgets
• Support strategy development for clients, along with account and campaign forecasts QA deliverables
• Work closely with the internal team to own new testing and optimization ideas to drive campaign performance
• Understand additional vendors that could provide value to clients
• Be an expert on best practices to manage keywords, ad groups, ads, etc. (including trafficking keywords)

Bid Management & Optimization

• Expertise in the manual and smart bidding solutions in the respective channels, and what makes sense for a given client based on their goals/performance
• Familiarization with bid management tools
• Ensure budgets are correctly optimized and managed according to forecast and/or plans
• Ad analysis and new ad creation, with regular A/B testing
• Monitor and analyze competitor activity through Auction Insights as well as other competitor monitoring tools (ex: SEM Rush), providing key insight and trends to clients

Reporting

• Create and ensure accurate reporting to account/client specifications & KPI’s
• Monitor & analyze performance media data, via daily, weekly, monthly reports, or on an ad-hoc basis to drive optimization decisions and effectively manage media performance
• Ensure client accounts are maintaining performance against targets/objectives
• Interpret & provide insight on performance reporting
• Present performance updates to clients on a regular and ad-hoc basis

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate and timely billings and reconciliation
• Support digital team members on client accounts when needed or requested
• Stay apprised of industry standards, new media programs/opportunities, and certifications for Paid Search

WHO YOU ARE

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in executing paid search media campaigns
• You are experienced in Google Analytics, Bing, AdWords, Pay Per Click, etc.
• You have a solid understanding of paid search media research and how to leverage data.
• You understand the elements of strategic marketing performance planning and can actively participate to deliver against it.
• You have demonstrated success in "owning" high-quality campaigns that have provided measurable and meaningful results.
• You can manage multiple projects with short timelines in a fast-paced dynamic environment and are experienced in managing projects from concept to completion.
• You work well under pressure while maintaining accuracy, strict confidentiality, and a professional demeanor.
• You enjoy interacting with people at all levels of the organization (internal and external stakeholders) and fostering strong cross-functional teamwork.
• You have outstanding written and oral communications skills and the ability to think strategically.
• You have a high level of attention to detail and organization.
• You have a desire and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You demonstrate high initiative and willingness to assume greater responsibility.
• You are self-motivated and productive in both independent and collaborative team settings.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising, or related field of study
• You have experience working in a media planning capacity for an agency or advertiser.
• You demonstrate a complete understanding of agency planning procedures and internal capabilities.
• You show proven success in establishing, building, and maintaining relationships with clients.
• You are proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint (i.e., deck building) and Microsoft Excel (i.e. Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs), with the ability to analyze data and draw conclusive insights.
• You are familiar with the principles of marketing and advertising, media concepts and terms, and creative and budget requirements.
• You are Google Ads Certified.
• You are Google Analytics Certified.

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The PA is a highly detailed individual who enjoys organizing and managing tasks and priorities in an efficient way. This is a growth position in a growing company. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Producing Team, as well as other departments as needed
• Assisting with the production of video and film projects, as needed
• Office support, which includes gear maintenance, cleaning studios and workspaces
• Researching production logistics
• Booking talent and models for shoots, pending approval from Producers
• Generate Call Sheets
• Verify that paperwork is signed and filed properly
• Identify production needs and concerns and offer cost and time efficient solutions
• Assist in all other aspects of production, as necessary, including Production Design, Lighting, Set Operations and
• Camera Department Operations
• Coordinate shoot schedule with Production team
• Proofing and editing
• Clerical functions, such as preparing correspondence, arranging conference calls and scheduling meetings
• Various office assistant needs: photocopying/printing, file management, office supplies inventory and organization, etc.
• Run errands and manage incoming deliveries of packages/shipments

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and pressures
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and provide world class service to clients
• Ability to manipulate small details with accuracy and focus
• Compose, review, and edit prepared documents, ensuring the accuracy of final product
• File and retrieve electronically stored documents, records, and reports.
• Proactiveness to see task and client service through from start to finish
• Flexible schedule and ability to work long and/or irregular hours in various situations
• Knowledge of production terminology appreciated
• Highly organized

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of production experience - internship or college degree would apply
• Must have proactive, positive attitude with self-motivated drive and determination
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - must be comfortable calling unfamiliar people on the telephone
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive
• Possess a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record

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The Producer is a highly detailed individual who is able to interact with clients, understand their production needs and lead a team through the process of creating, shooting and editing the deliverables.  This person will need to connect and cooperate across several teams at Bluewater including the media and digital departments. 

The Producer position requires experience in delivering projects on deadline. They must understand all aspects of production including the brainstorm and research process, writing compelling spots, coordinating all logistics including casting, locations, shotlists and all aspects of production. 

The ideal candidate must have:

• Minimum 4 years of production experience
• A proactive, positive attitude with self-motivated drive and determination, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to communicate with and direct talent on set is a must.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive
• Possess a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Essential Job Functions 

• Manage client creative and production campaigns from start to finish.
• Coordinate across multiple departments to deliver assets on time.
• Ability to make quick decisions under pressure, motivate and lead a team on set and troubleshoot through issues that
• arise while continuing to move a production forward.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and pressures.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and provide world class service to clients
• Ability to manipulate small details with accuracy and focus
• Flexible schedule and ability to work long and/or irregular hours in various situations

ABOUT BLUEWATER: Bluewater is a converged advertising and marketing agency that utilizes digital and broadcast creative, media strategy and transactional e-commerce to introduce products to market and build lasting brand awareness. Bluewater was the first end-to-end, fully digital, tapeless studio in the state of Florida. Its digital division provides social media, digital production, digital advertising, and turnkey solutions to maximize product visibility and sales on consumer websites, Amazon and other marketplaces, including handling all aspects of inventory, marketing, and the sales process.

Bluewater provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, and physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.

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The Account Manager will deliver a first-rate client experience through the day-to-day management of client relationships, client communication, and client concerns. You will oversee multiple accounts, anticipate and manage the resolution of operational issues, and assist clients in bolstering and improving their TV and/or Digital Media campaigns. Your ultimate charge is to create and maintain lasting client relationships that will continually grow our business. A talented Account Manager can manage a client portfolio without losing sight of the customer.

Please note: We are only looking for experienced Account Managers, preferably in the media space. This is not an entry level position. Resumes submitted without experience for this position will be disregarded.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate excels at working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment. You have solid experience and expertise in TV and/or Digital Media marketing, maintaining a customer-based approach to everything you do, and you have demonstrated the ability to work in cross-functional environments to drive business process change. You can manage time efficiently to juggle different client responsibilities and tasks at once. Must be proactively engaged with clients to ensure they are benefiting from our program, and you have an aptitude for understanding how media innovations can leverage and grow their businesses.

MUST HAVE CORE COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES:

• Critical and Independent Thinker
• Relentless Learner
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Energetic Personality
• Proactive Problem Solver

Other Account Management Functions:

• Liaising with internal departments to ensure that any client related tasks are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner
• Establishes knowledge of client business challenges and priorities, and understands the competitive landscape in the marketplace
• Schedules weekly client meetings to review strategic goals and KPI’s, drive new marketing initiatives and identify additional channel opportunities
• Analyzes client’s weekly/monthly sales and revenue reports, confidently interpreting trends and offering strategic recommendations for growth

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of proven experience with a strong track record in an account management or project management role - preferably in an agency environment
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Ability to take responsibility and function under limited supervision, yet comfortable requesting clarification and assistance when needed
• Have a strong understanding of standard KPI metrics such as ROI, CPC, CPO, MER
• Preferred Experience – direct response TV marketing

SALARY: The salary varies based on your relevant experience for the job.

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The Media Buyer/Planner is a full time position. The Media Buyer/Planner participates in the execution, management, billing and operations duties for multi-million dollar Direct Response Television (DRTV) media campaigns for multiple clients.

Duties include:

• Media Buying & Planning (DRTV)
• Create and optimize media buys to drive maximum efficient performance which includes:
• Gathering rates, communicating with sales reps, Negotiating rates
• Accurately enter weekly buys into the CoreDirect buying software.
• Execute buys including confirmation of orders, issuance of traffic instructions, and ordering commercial dubs for networks, as needed
• Monitor clearance of buys and advise of any buys that are not clearing
• Reporting & Results Analysis
• Run daily and weekly reports as required for each client.
• Provide analysis of weekly results to buyer.
• Assist in putting together quarterly results presentations for clients.
• Accounting
• Review and approve invoices each month to meet strict reconciliation deadlines
• Monitor clearance vs. budget for all campaigns; provide reporting as needed for accounting functions
• Data Management
• Manage Daily Data posting of telemarketing files for web responses, spot detections and phone data into CoreDirect buying and reporting software
• Provide specifications to call centers and web vendors for file formats required to post into CoreDirect.
• Traffic
• Create and maintain toll free number assignment matrices and distribute to call centers and clients as needed.
• Accurately enter traffic assignments into Core Direct
• Assist with gathering, checking and entering post logs as needed.
• Additional Duties
• Assist in any and all functions as needed to meet deadlines for the team.

Requirements:

• Experience in media buying/planning and/or knowledge of CoreDirect a plus.
• Bachelors degree in Marketing/Business/Accounting or similar
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytics mindset
• Good with numbers
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
• “Can do” attitude – Works well in a team environment
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet client deadlines

Software Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge/experience with core direct buying software a plus

Reports to:

• Director of Media

Location: Clearwater FL

Hours: Monday – Friday 9a-6p (additional hours may be required to meet deadlines)

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The Paid Social Media Buyer/Specialist will be responsible for managing all day-to-day execution of various clients’ paid social media campaigns. You will proactively provide recommendations, ensure campaigns are meeting/exceeding goals, and continually analyze campaigns to boost performance. You will be an expert in all things Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other emerging social media platforms.

You may also be responsible for independently managing smaller, less demanding clients and are also expected to maintain a high-level knowledge of your client’s line of business by staying on top of industry trends.

Job Description:

Campaign Management

• Developing paid social recommendations designed to meet the goals
• Presenting recommendations to internal or client groups as needed
• Launching campaigns and providing meticulous reporting and optimization recommendations
• Set-up and management of campaigns with a clear understanding of account structure, ad creation, budget management, reporting requirements, client sector and industry considerations
• Oversee daily, weekly & monthly spend in line with targets and budgets
• Support strategy development for clients, along with account and campaign forecasts QA deliverables
• Work closely with the internal team to own new testing and optimization ideas to drive campaign performance
• Understand additional vendors that could provide value to clients
• Be an expert on best practices, ad analysis and new ad creation, with regular A/B testing
• Contribute innovative ideas and be thinking about new media avenues
• Consider ways to communicate clients’ advertising message, which are consistent with the creative strategy

Reporting

• Create and ensure accurate reporting to account/client specifications & KPI’s
• Monitor & analyze performance media data, via daily, weekly, monthly reports, or on an ad-hoc basis to drive optimization decisions and effectively manage media performance
• Ensure client accounts are maintaining performance against targets/objectives
• Interpret & provide insight on performance reporting
• Present performance updates to clients on a regular and ad-hoc basis

Teamwork

• Providing detailed support to the Account Management team
• Develop effective relationships with the Account Management teams assigned to your accounts
• Help media teams meet deadlines when they are in a crunch
• Be ready and willing to share your knowledge with coworkers

Other Responsibilities:

WHO YOU ARE

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in online marketing, specifically paid social advertising
• Social Media experience with Facebook and Twitter in a professional capacity
• Ability to manage simultaneous tasks in a fast-paced technology-oriented environment
• You have a solid understanding of paid social media research and how to leverage data
• You understand the elements of strategic marketing performance planning and can actively participate to deliver against it
• You have demonstrated success in "owning" high-quality campaigns that have provided measurable and meaningful results
• You can manage multiple projects with short timelines in a fast-paced dynamic environment and are experienced in managing projects from concept to completion
• You work well under pressure while maintaining accuracy, strict confidentiality, and a professional demeanor
• You enjoy interacting with people at all levels of the organization (internal and external stakeholders) and fostering strong cross-functional teamwork
• You have outstanding written and oral communications skills and the ability to think strategically
• You have a high level of attention to detail and organization
• You have a desire and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You demonstrate high initiative and willingness to assume greater responsibility
• You are self-motivated and productive in both independent and collaborative team settings

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising, or related field of study
• You have experience working in a media planning capacity for an agency or advertiser
• You demonstrate a complete understanding of agency planning procedures and internal capabilities
• You show proven success in establishing, building, and maintaining relationships with clients
• You are proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint (i.e., deck building) and Microsoft Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs), with the ability to analyze data and draw conclusive insights
• You are familiar with the principles of marketing and advertising, media concepts and terms, creative, and budget requirements
• Experience with Pinterest, Email, Google Ads, YouTube, AdRoll is a plus.

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