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via CareerBuilder posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Ziff Davis, LLC, is seeking an Accounting Manager for IGN within its Gaming industry vertical, which includes both IGN Entertainment and Humble Bundle. This position will serve IGN with a focus on revenue recognition and general accounting and to a lesser degree, expense management. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with an Accounting background to positively impact IGN’s operational... efficiency and our financial position. The role is Ziff Davis, LLC, is seeking an Accounting Manager for IGN within its Gaming industry vertical, which includes both IGN Entertainment and Humble Bundle. This position will serve IGN with a focus on revenue recognition and general accounting and to a lesser degree, expense management. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with an Accounting background to positively impact IGN’s operational... efficiency and our financial position. The role is highly visible within the business unit and interacts with all levels of personnel and management.

About IGN Entertainment. IGN Entertainment is your #1 destination for all video game news, expert reviews, and walkthroughs. IGN reaches more than 254 million monthly users across 28 platforms, and is followed by more than 47 million users on social platforms and YouTube.

Responsibilities Include:

● Preparation of transaction entries for input into the general ledger accounting system.

● Preparation of month-end balance sheet reconciliations and income statement account analysis.

● Preparation of consolidated financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger accounting system, business units and departments.

● Preparation of monthly revenue analytics for presentation and distribution to Business Leads and Management teams.

● Revenue recognition for the IGN Gaming brand in accordance with ASC 606 revenue standards.

● Review different customer portals to book revenue and expenses monthly.

● Ensure that invoice creation and client invoices are sent out accurately and in a timely manner.

● Enforcement of consistent month-end deadlines as part of the general ledger closing process.

● Maintaining support files and documentation, thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with Company policy and accepted accounting practices.

● Responding to accounting and financial inquiries by researching and interpreting business unit and departmental financial data.

● Completing external and internal audit requests by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts; providing information for auditors.

● Protecting an organization's value by keeping financial and operational information confidential.

Desired Skills and Experience: Current or pursuing a CPA

● BS in Accounting.

● 3-5 years of experience in general accounting functions.

● Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication.

● Pride in accuracy and attention to detail.

● High level of organizational skills.

● Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications.

● Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment.

● Experience with financial accounting systems (eg, NetSuite, Fusion, Salesforce) a plus

● Exposure and experience in Sarbanes Oxley a plus

● Ability to take initiative, follow-through, and execute

● Strategic and creative thinker, with problem-solving skills

● Cross-functional collaboration

● Deadline oriented

● Team player

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via CareerBuilder posted_at: 28 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Entertainment Reviews Editor IGNs reviews team is looking for an editor whos passionate about insightful and balanced criticism to lead our coverage of TV and movies. Based in either the US or UK, youll be working directly under the director of reviews to assign projects to our staff and freelance writers, and then manage them through to posting on the site and on IGNs various channels. Every... individual writers tastes and styles are different Entertainment Reviews Editor

IGNs reviews team is looking for an editor whos passionate about insightful and balanced criticism to lead our coverage of TV and movies. Based in either the US or UK, youll be working directly under the director of reviews to assign projects to our staff and freelance writers, and then manage them through to posting on the site and on IGNs various channels. Every... individual writers tastes and styles are different and subjective and we value their distinctive voices. Were looking for an editor who can balance that alongside maintaining a consistent philosophy of insightful criticism, fairness, and a relatable tone across the site.

The audience we serve prioritizes geek culture media like science fiction, superheroes, horror, fantasy, and action (and has a growing hunger for anime), so expertise in those genres is highly valued. That said, theres also room for anything we believe there might be an interest in: suspense, drama, documentaries, family fare, and more are all fair game on IGN, and were looking for your help to identify these coverage opportunities.

IGNs editorial team is made up of all kinds of people that share a common love of games, TV, movies, comics, tech, and all things geeky. We strongly encourage people of every race, gender, sexual orientation, and background to apply.

Responsibilities
• Manage and maintain a prioritized calendar of notable upcoming movie and TV release dates, and make editorial decisions around which properties we should be reviewing for our audience as well as who should be reviewing them for us.
• Strategize with the lead editors of news and features to identify and collaborate on possible breakout stories for upcoming releases whether or not we decide to review a property.
• Communicate with studios to secure early access to review screeners (when possible) and participate in junket planning.
• Contribute to IGNs reviews voice by writing and publishing reviews of your own.
• Work within a monthly budget to assign projects to freelance critics, and work to bring in new voices.
• Edit and give feedback on drafts to sharpen writers critiques, encourage them to expand on ideas, catch red flags, and enforce style and scoring guidelines.
• Adapt high-profile reviews to video script form and give feedback on draft video versions.
• Monitor entertainment review traffic across all IGN channels and continue to assess potential growth areas for our coverage.

Required Skills
• Youre an experienced critic and editor with a deep knowledge of movies and television shows.
• You have a passionately held philosophical idea of what a review is, what it should accomplish, and how it should convey that to the audience.
• You have strong editorial opinions and excellent writing skills yourself, as well as experience in editing and giving constructive feedback on other writers work.
• You have the ability to manage calendars and spreadsheets to organize and coordinate multiple projects at once.
• Youre detail-oriented and a diligent fact-checker.
• You understand IGNs voice and how to write for our audience.

It would be extra awesome if
• You have established relationships with major studio PR representatives.
• You have good working relationships with reliable freelance writers and can bring new voices to IGN.
• You like to think outside the box and try new approaches.
• You have camera presence and can speak extemporaneously on gaming or tech-related topics, in addition to TV and movies.
• Youre based in London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or New York or can get to our offices in one of those cities when required.
• You can optimize your pieces for both search and organic discovery.
• You have a degree in journalism or relevant media topic.
• You have some interest in games as well as movies and TV.

If you think this sounds like the job for you, please apply here, and make sure to provide a resume, cover letter, and at least three writing samples that you think show your aptitude for the role. (If youre having any issues uploading multiple documents, feel free to combine them into one.)

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via LinkedIn posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Description Senior Account Manager... IGN Office: LA Salary: DOE Reporting to the Account Director, this role is responsible for the day-to-day management of IGN’s world-class client marketing campaigns and is the main point of contact for the client as well as internal stakeholders including sales, video production, design and project management. Senior Account Managers are involved in campaigns at the point a brief is received and will work Description

Senior Account Manager...

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Office: LA

Salary: DOE

Reporting to the Account Director, this role is responsible for the day-to-day management of IGN’s world-class client marketing campaigns and is the main point of contact for the client as well as internal stakeholders including sales, video production, design and project management. Senior Account Managers are involved in campaigns at the point a brief is received and will work with the pitch team to understand what the campaign consists of and why it’s being proposed so that they can carry that understanding through to the post-sale portion and advise the activation teams on what’s expected from the activity while also taking ownership for the smooth running and delivery of the campaign. This role will also serve as a preliminary point of escalation for Account Managers who may experience routine problems or difficulties.

The account management team sits within the wider global creative solutions team which has offices in LA, New York, San Francisco, London and Sydney and is responsible for conceptualizing and delivering custom campaigns for IGN’s advertisers. Custom campaigns can include any combination of bespoke ad design, branded content, content sponsorship, events and product launches that run across multiple platforms including IGN.com as well as its social profiles such as Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate they have been responsible for working cross-departmentally to bring projects to life and have a great client-facing manner.

IGN’s team is made up of all kinds of people that share a common love of games, TV, movies, comics, and tech. We strongly encourage people of every race, gender, sexual orientation, and background to apply.

You’ll be responsible for holistically managing the execution of our campaigns by:
• Working with sales and creative strategy teams at the briefing and pitch stage to help craft our response as well as gain a thorough understanding of what our proposal is and why we’re suggesting it
• Assisting with the onboarding and training of new Account Managers
• Assisting with the routine maintenance and management of project assignments via project management software or documentation
• Being the first point of contact for conflict resolution when routine problems arise
• Leading internal and external kick off calls and summarizing pertinent information, requirements and expectations for those in attendance
• Collaborating with project managers, designers, video producers, ad ops, events and social media leads to ensure teams are equipped with everything necessary (e.g. information, assets etc) to fulfill on booked activity
• Being the primary point of contact for anyone involved in the campaign
• Communicating with clients and sales on the status and progress of their campaigns and updating on needs or status changes if necessary
• Managing production budgets in conjunction with project managers and producers
• Managing the overall campaign timeline and ensuring it is stuck to and alerting relevant stakeholders of any potential changes to it
• Once launched, ensuring campaigns are promoted appropriately and deliver on the expected goals/ KPIs
• Analyzing and understanding the performance of campaigns and feeding that information both into the wider post-campaign analysis and the campaign ideation phase to advise on anticipated performance and best practice
• Providing excellent customer service to IGN’s clients and taking responsibility for a client experience that builds and fosters strong relationships as well as encourages repeat business

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
• Passion for IGN, its content and its subject matter
• Proven experience working effectively with cross-functional teams (technical and non technical) and all levels of management (internally and externally)
• Great organizational skills
• Experience working, and leading communications, with clients
• An objective, collaborative and composed approach to problem solving
• BA/BS Degree in business, marketing, communications or other related field, or equivalent years of experience (see below bullet point)
• 4+ years experience in digital media (media planning, account management, sales, and digital advertising a plus)
• Strong written and in person communication skills (Email, phone, in-person meetings)
• Strong understanding of advertising and content performance metrics

Nice to have, but not essential:
• Existing relationships with clients/brands and agency contacts in major industries such as gaming, entertainment, tech, CPG, retail etc

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via LinkedIn posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
Description Ziff Davis, LLC, is seeking an Accounting Manager for IGN within its Gaming industry vertical, which includes both IGN Entertainment and Humble Bundle. This position will serve IGN with a focus on revenue recognition and general accounting and to a lesser degree, expense management. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with an Accounting background to positively impact IGN’s... operational efficiency and our financial position. Description

Ziff Davis, LLC, is seeking an Accounting Manager for IGN within its Gaming industry vertical, which includes both IGN Entertainment and Humble Bundle. This position will serve IGN with a focus on revenue recognition and general accounting and to a lesser degree, expense management. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with an Accounting background to positively impact IGN’s... operational efficiency and our financial position. The role is highly visible within the business unit and interacts with all levels of personnel and management.

About IGN Entertainment. IGN Entertainment is your #1 destination for all video game news, expert reviews, and walkthroughs. IGN reaches more than 254 million monthly users across 28 platforms, and is followed by more than 47 million users on social platforms and YouTube.

Responsibilities Include:
• Preparation of transaction entries for input into the general ledger accounting system.
• Preparation of month-end balance sheet reconciliations and income statement account analysis.
• Preparation of consolidated financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger accounting system, business units and departments.
• Preparation of monthly revenue analytics for presentation and distribution to Business Leads and Management teams.
• Revenue recognition for the IGN Gaming brand in accordance with ASC 606 revenue standards.
• Review different customer portals to book revenue and expenses monthly.
• Ensure that invoice creation and client invoices are sent out accurately and in a timely manner.
• Enforcement of consistent month-end deadlines as part of the general ledger closing process.
• Maintaining support files and documentation, thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with Company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Responding to accounting and financial inquiries by researching and interpreting business unit and departmental financial data.
• Completing external and internal audit requests by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts; providing information for auditors.
• Protecting an organization's value by keeping financial and operational information confidential.

Desired Skills and Experience: Current or pursuing a CPA
• BS in Accounting.
• 3-5 years of experience in general accounting functions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication.
• Pride in accuracy and attention to detail.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment.
• Experience with financial accounting systems (eg, NetSuite, Fusion, Salesforce) a plus
• Exposure and experience in Sarbanes Oxley a plus
• Ability to take initiative, follow-through, and execute
• Strategic and creative thinker, with problem-solving skills
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Deadline oriented
• Team player

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via Adzuna posted_at: 8 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Position: IGN Engineering Intern Duration: June 19, 2023 through Aug 11, 2023 (8 weeks... Deadline: March 31, 2023. The IGN Code Foo program is an eight-week paid internship where you'll have the opportunity to work on real-world projects that will be seen by millions of users. While you're with us, you'll be mentored by our experienced team of software engineers and work in tandem on actual IGN products. Our goal is to provide you with an opportunity Position: IGN Engineering Intern

Duration: June 19, 2023 through Aug 11, 2023 (8 weeks...

Deadline: March 31, 2023.

The IGN Code Foo program is an eight-week paid internship where you'll have the opportunity to work on real-world projects that will be seen by millions of users. While you're with us, you'll be mentored by our experienced team of software engineers and work in tandem on actual IGN products. Our goal is to provide you with an opportunity to obtain real world experience, as well as to cultivate your own growth as a developer.

CLICK HERE FOR FULL LISTING AND APPLICATION FORM

We don't require a resume, what we want most is to see what you can do. For this reason we recommend aspiring engineers of all levels to apply. During your time here you'll get the chance to develop with different languages and technologies including (but not limited to) JavaScript, React, GraphQL, Node, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. You'll be utilizing these technologies while working on web apps, content management systems, APIs, mobile apps and more. Code Foo 10 is open to those who are eligible to work in the US. We do not cover the cost of travel or lodging. You will be notified by email if you pass the first round of submissions. All answers must be completed using JavaScript, Python, or Ruby. Feel free to use frameworks of your choice if applicable.

To apply to Code Foo 10, answer all required questions to the best of your ability and push your answers to a GitHub repository. If you would prefer to have your application under a private GitHub repository, please add the user IGNCodeFoo as a collaborator. Feel free to email us at ign_code-foo@ign.com with any questions.

Do not submit compiled code. We need to be able to build and run your programs! Make sure to include any relevant documentation and instructions. If your program requires dependencies, consider using a package manager.

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via Lensa posted_at: 29 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Entertainment Reviews Editor IGN’s reviews team is looking for an editor who’s passionate about insightful and balanced criticism to lead our coverage of TV and movies. Based in either the US or UK, you’ll be working directly under the director of reviews to assign projects to our staff and freelance writers, and then manage them through to posting on the site and on IGN’s various channels... Every individual writer’s tastes and styles Entertainment Reviews Editor

IGN’s reviews team is looking for an editor who’s passionate about insightful and balanced criticism to lead our coverage of TV and movies. Based in either the US or UK, you’ll be working directly under the director of reviews to assign projects to our staff and freelance writers, and then manage them through to posting on the site and on IGN’s various channels... Every individual writer’s tastes and styles are different and subjective and we value their distinctive voices. We’re looking for an editor who can balance that alongside maintaining a consistent philosophy of insightful criticism, fairness, and a relatable tone across the site.

The audience we serve prioritizes geek culture media like science fiction, superheroes, horror, fantasy, and action (and has a growing hunger for anime), so expertise in those genres is highly valued. That said, there’s also room for anything we believe there might be an interest in: suspense, drama, documentaries, family fare, and more are all fair game on IGN, and we’re looking for your help to identify these coverage opportunities.

IGN’s editorial team is made up of all kinds of people that share a common love of games, TV, movies, comics, tech, and all things geeky. We strongly encourage people of every race, gender, sexual orientation, and background to apply.

Responsibilities
• Manage and maintain a prioritized calendar of notable upcoming movie and TV release dates, and make editorial decisions around which properties we should be reviewing for our audience – as well as who should be reviewing them for us.
• Strategize with the lead editors of news and features to identify and collaborate on possible breakout stories for upcoming releases whether or not we decide to review a property.
• Communicate with studios to secure early access to review screeners (when possible) and participate in junket planning.
• Contribute to IGN’s reviews voice by writing and publishing reviews of your own.
• Work within a monthly budget to assign projects to freelance critics, and work to bring in new voices.
• Edit and give feedback on drafts to sharpen writers’ critiques, encourage them to expand on ideas, catch red flags, and enforce style and scoring guidelines.
• Adapt high-profile reviews to video script form and give feedback on draft video versions.
• Monitor entertainment review traffic across all IGN channels and continue to assess potential growth areas for our coverage.

Required Skills
• You’re an experienced critic and editor with a deep knowledge of movies and television shows.
• You have a passionately held philosophical idea of what a review is, what it should accomplish, and how it should convey that to the audience.
• You have strong editorial opinions and excellent writing skills yourself, as well as experience in editing and giving constructive feedback on other writers’ work.
• You have the ability to manage calendars and spreadsheets to organize and coordinate multiple projects at once.
• You’re detail-oriented and a diligent fact-checker.
• You understand IGN’s voice and how to write for our audience.

It would be extra awesome if…
• You have established relationships with major studio PR representatives.
• You have good working relationships with reliable freelance writers and can bring new voices to IGN.
• You like to think outside the box and try new approaches.
• You have camera presence and can speak extemporaneously on gaming or tech-related topics, in addition to TV and movies.
• You’re based in London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or New York – or can get to our offices in one of those cities when required.
• You can optimize your pieces for both search and organic discovery.
• You have a degree in journalism or relevant media topic.
• You have some interest in games as well as movies and TV.

If you think this sounds like the job for you, please apply here, and make sure to provide a resume, cover letter, and at least three writing samples that you think show your aptitude for the role. (If you’re having any issues uploading multiple documents, feel free to combine them into one.)

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via Leaderboard Jobs schedule_type: Full-timesalary: 50K–100K a year
IGN is looking for a talented Social Media Post Production Producer with a love of video games and entertainment. This position requires direct experience with video editing, an eye for motion graphics and a strong sense of effective video content on social media platforms. IGN’s team is made up of all kinds of people that share a common love of games, TV, movies, comics, tech, and all things... geeky. We strongly encourage people of every race, IGN is looking for a talented Social Media Post Production Producer with a love of video games and entertainment. This position requires direct experience with video editing, an eye for motion graphics and a strong sense of effective video content on social media platforms. IGN’s team is made up of all kinds of people that share a common love of games, TV, movies, comics, tech, and all things... geeky. We strongly encourage people of every race, gender, sexual orientation, and background to apply. You must include a reel of demonstrable work. What will get you in the door? Demonstrate mid-to-advanced level skill set High comfort level for fast-paced, deadline driven editing. Expertise with Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and Creative Suite; Avid Media Composer experience is a plus. Familiarity with video editing for vertical frames Ability to work well with others in a collaborative, team environment A positive, problem-solving attitude Excellent time-management and project-organization skills. Passion for IGN and/or video games and entertainment Responsibilities Include Video editing for IGN social posts and branded video designed for social media channels. Using Adobe Photoshop to produce graphics that will be posted on IGN social media. Ensure timely delivery of all projects and derivatives. Gathering and culling properly sourced video assets for B roll of supplementary coverage alongside the project’s producer. Tracking export and delivery of multiple iterations and deliverables for the social team’s many platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and TikTok. Work proactively to overcome roadblocks and actively engage stakeholders to ensure proper delivery both into post production and through publish Maintain high quality standards across all content you and your team are a part of. Build positive working relationships across all IGN content creators, and all cross functional collaborators. It Would Be Extra Awesome If You Have Strong understanding of project setup and editing workflows and tools Excellent audio editing skills After Effects or motion graphics experience A strong familiarity with IGN’s voice across all our social media platforms Significant experience with near-line media; Avid NEXIS nearline or similar media servers. Strong understanding of video game and entertainment trends. Experience managing video asset archives (LTO, etc.) Have done post production at a TV or game-centric company Here’s The Good Stuff About Us… Live and breathe video games, movies and TV; see secrets before the rest of the world Opportunity to dream big and make things happen People who like to have fun, share some beers and plot your demise in the arcade/game room Open and casual work environment What We Need From You Demo reel and/or list of exemplary work Your resume. Wow us! Leave out the boring stuff and put in the dazzling stuff about your super powers. A cover letter. We get loads of applicants for every job. What sets you apart and how will you help uplift the IGN brand? #IGN Show more details...
via Monster posted_at: 8 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
$500.00 Sign-On Bonus!! *Sign-On Bonus requires satisfactory completion of performance goal** Overview... Debt Collection Experience is a PLUS+ Pay: $14/hr base + UNCAPPED Commission Opportunities!!! Work hard to earn 30k-100k a year!!! In a state-of-the-art facility at The Link in Fishers. Our office has easy access off I-69 with premiere shopping, entertainment, and restaurants close by. Our suites feature a breathtaking view of an on-site pond $500.00 Sign-On Bonus!! *Sign-On Bonus requires satisfactory completion of performance goal**

Overview...

Debt Collection Experience is a PLUS+

Pay: $14/hr base + UNCAPPED Commission Opportunities!!! Work hard to earn 30k-100k a year!!!

In a state-of-the-art facility at The Link in Fishers. Our office has easy access off I-69 with premiere shopping, entertainment, and restaurants close by. Our suites feature a breathtaking view of an on-site pond and walking trails available for use. We are looking to add great people to the team!

Do you want to use your sales skills and ability to negotiate to make money? Bring us your energy, enthusiasm, ability to learn, and desire to be successful, and we will provide you with the training, tools, and resources needed to build a career! We foster a team environment with ongoing support for your professional development.

Phoenix offers a competitive hourly rate in addition to an uncapped bonus program for meeting and exceeding your monthly goals.

Employer Paid Benefits!!! Additionally, we extend paid training, paid holidays, personal time off, and a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401K, and HSA /FSA accounts.

The Position

The collector has responsibility for achieving their own personal collection goals while complying with all applicable laws and Company policies at all times. This is a Non- Exempt position.

Qualifications & Experience
• Deliver a consistent and professional level of service at all times.
• Achieve set revenue targets and call quality objectives.
• Advise and influence clients’ customers on the payment options for debt recovery.
• Handle each call promptly and in the correct manner, updating records accordingly.
• Input customer related data accurately and efficiently.
• Take responsibility for resolving disputes, ensuring that caller concerns are actioned correctly and all parties are notified.
• Manage customers who are resistant to agent contact by remaining polite, tactful, honest and professionally.
• Decide on the correct action when negotiating payments.
• Complete any administrative tasks as required for the efficient running of the call center.
• Follow strict Company policies and procedures at all times, ensuring that all State and Federal laws are adhered to.
• Have the ability to relate to people from a variety of different backgrounds.
• Be persuasive, persistent and self-motivated.
• Show empathy, assertiveness, tact and resilient.
• Work well in a team environment.

Candidate Attributes
• Proven experience in collections, sales experience is helpful.
• Good negotiation/objection handling skills.
• Ability to remain focused in fast paced environment.
• Attendance at work is required to be successful.
• Above average communication skills.
• Basic Computer knowledge.
• Must be able to take direction.

For more information about Phoenix Financial Services, please visit our website at https://www.phoenixfinancialsvcs.com
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via Jobvite posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Internship
IGN Product Design intern Duration: June 19, 2023 through Aug 11, 2023 (8 weeks... Deadline: March 31, 2023. As an IGN product design intern, you will be given a firsthand glimpse at what it’s like to work at one of the leading internet media companies focused on video games and entertainment. During the 8 week program, you will tackle projects as part of our product design team and alongside cross-functional stakeholders. Our internships are IGN Product Design intern

Duration: June 19, 2023 through Aug 11, 2023 (8 weeks...

Deadline: March 31, 2023.

As an IGN product design intern, you will be given a firsthand glimpse at what it’s like to work at one of the leading internet media companies focused on video games and entertainment. During the 8 week program, you will tackle projects as part of our product design team and alongside cross-functional stakeholders. Our internships are created with the intent that participants walk away with meaningful learning experiences that enhance both their personal and professional development goals.

A degree or experience isn’t a necessity in order to apply for a product design intern position with Code Foo. This paid internship is for you if you thrive in ambiguity and are eager to create designs that balance the needs of the business with a user-centered approach. You are a self-starter who loves problem-solving and delivering memorable product experiences.

How to Apply:

With a Portfolio

Submit a PDF or website link to a portfolio of your work. Must demonstrate at least one project case study to be considered.

Without a Portfolio

Pick your favorite video game and design an external tool that supports the gameplay. Describe the problem and demonstrate how you would approach a solution. Please include 1-3 screens (website or app) as low fidelity as sketches and as high fidelity as visual mockups. Submit a PDF or Figma link.

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via LinkedIn posted_at: 8 days agoschedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
Description Entertainment Reviews Editor... IGN’s reviews team is looking for an editor who’s passionate about insightful and balanced criticism to lead our coverage of TV and movies. Based in either the US or UK, you’ll be working directly under the director of reviews to assign projects to our staff and freelance writers, and then manage them through to posting on the site and on IGN’s various channels. Every individual writer’s tastes Description

Entertainment Reviews Editor...

IGN’s reviews team is looking for an editor who’s passionate about insightful and balanced criticism to lead our coverage of TV and movies. Based in either the US or UK, you’ll be working directly under the director of reviews to assign projects to our staff and freelance writers, and then manage them through to posting on the site and on IGN’s various channels. Every individual writer’s tastes and styles are different and subjective and we value their distinctive voices. We’re looking for an editor who can balance that alongside maintaining a consistent philosophy of insightful criticism, fairness, and a relatable tone across the site.

The audience we serve prioritizes geek culture media like science fiction, superheroes, horror, fantasy, and action (and has a growing hunger for anime), so expertise in those genres is highly valued. That said, there’s also room for anything we believe there might be an interest in: suspense, drama, documentaries, family fare, and more are all fair game on IGN, and we’re looking for your help to identify these coverage opportunities.

IGN’s editorial team is made up of all kinds of people that share a common love of games, TV, movies, comics, tech, and all things geeky. We strongly encourage people of every race, gender, sexual orientation, and background to apply.

Responsibilities
• Manage and maintain a prioritized calendar of notable upcoming movie and TV release dates, and make editorial decisions around which properties we should be reviewing for our audience – as well as who should be reviewing them for us.
• Strategize with the lead editors of news and features to identify and collaborate on possible breakout stories for upcoming releases whether or not we decide to review a property.
• Communicate with studios to secure early access to review screeners (when possible) and participate in junket planning.
• Contribute to IGN’s reviews voice by writing and publishing reviews of your own.
• Work within a monthly budget to assign projects to freelance critics, and work to bring in new voices.
• Edit and give feedback on drafts to sharpen writers’ critiques, encourage them to expand on ideas, catch red flags, and enforce style and scoring guidelines.
• Adapt high-profile reviews to video script form and give feedback on draft video versions.
• Monitor entertainment review traffic across all IGN channels and continue to assess potential growth areas for our coverage.

Required Skills
• You’re an experienced critic and editor with a deep knowledge of movies and television shows.
• You have a passionately held philosophical idea of what a review is, what it should accomplish, and how it should convey that to the audience.
• You have strong editorial opinions and excellent writing skills yourself, as well as experience in editing and giving constructive feedback on other writers’ work.
• You have the ability to manage calendars and spreadsheets to organize and coordinate multiple projects at once.
• You’re detail-oriented and a diligent fact-checker.
• You understand IGN’s voice and how to write for our audience.

It would be extra awesome if…
• You have established relationships with major studio PR representatives.
• You have good working relationships with reliable freelance writers and can bring new voices to IGN.
• You like to think outside the box and try new approaches.
• You have camera presence and can speak extemporaneously on gaming or tech-related topics, in addition to TV and movies.
• You’re based in London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or New York – or can get to our offices in one of those cities when required.
• You can optimize your pieces for both search and organic discovery.
• You have a degree in journalism or relevant media topic.
• You have some interest in games as well as movies and TV.

If you think this sounds like the job for you, please apply here, and make sure to provide a resume, cover letter, and at least three writing samples that you think show your aptitude for the role. (If you’re having any issues uploading multiple documents, feel free to combine them into one.)

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