About Blavity, Inc.:Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and new media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million millennials per month through our growing brand portfolio which includes: Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act.  Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes with our values at the forefront of mind:  Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:Blavity Inc. is seeking a Sales Associate for our AfroTech Sales team. As a Business Development Associate (BDA) at Blavity, you will partner directly with a Business Development Manager (BDM) to generate new business, identify opportunities, and pitch integrated marketing programs across branded content, social media, and live events.

This position reports directly into the Associate Director of AfroTech Sales. 

Responsibilities 

• Manage inbound advertising requests and qualify leads
• Identify and contact prospective clients using outbound prospecting strategies, including cold-calling
• Schedule meetings for qualified leads through consistent and creative outreach
• Gather intelligence on potential clients to prepare BDMs for upcoming meetings
• Assist BDMs throughout the evaluation process to ensure prospective clients receive the highest quality service
• Collaborate with the BDM to outline and create pitch materials (e.g. presentations, media plans, etc.) for new and existing clients
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on fulfilling proposal requests
• Manage data within Salesforce and Dropbox (e.g. updating accounts, storing key documents)
• Collaborate with other Associates to support outside sellers; as needed
• Quality check documents for accuracy and clarity, including pitch materials and agreements, and flag discrepancies
• Support BDM during phone and in-person meetings through excellent note-taking and summarizing next steps
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• Education: Undergraduate degree
• Experience: 1-2+ years of media sales or experiential sales experience and a proven track record of success, or experience in media organizations within marketing or operations functionalities; experience in successfully developing a prospect list, while tracking extensive outreach
• Technologies: Demonstrated experience with using PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Salesforce to convey ideas and compelling stories
• Collaborative, outgoing, and entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• High-energy, company-first, positive attitude
• Must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
• A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

Details:This is a Full-Time, remote position.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and news media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act. Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes our values at the forefront of mind: Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary: 

Blavity Inc. is looking for a Business Development Manager (BDM) to lead our Web3 partnership initiatives.

The BDM position is responsible for prospecting and pursuing partnership opportunities with advertisers, as well as leading sales efforts for their client list. The ideal candidate has a passion for and knowledge of all things Web3, strong sales experience and demonstrated closing abilities.

This role will report directly to the Associate Director of Business Development, AfroTech. 

Responsibilities:

• Consultatively sell Blavity Inc. products (Custom Digital Content and Experiential) for the AlphaNoire brand and across our portfolio of brands by presenting our solutions against the client’s campaign objectives
• Stay up-to-date on emerging trends in the Web3 space in order to effectively communicate AlphaNoire’s value proposition in the market to prospects and existing clients
• Schedule and execute virtual and face-to-face meetings with potential and existing clients in order to build meaningful and beneficial client relationships
• Lead the negotiation process by having a strong understanding of Blavity, AfroTech and AlphaNoire products and pricing, and the ability to offer mutually beneficial alternatives
• Meet or exceed quarterly revenue goals by closing net-new business and uncovering new opportunities within existing accounts
• Monitor pipeline health by leveraging Salesforce CRM on a daily basis, preparing monthly forecast reports, and clearly communicating needs to senior management
• Collaborate closely with Customer Success and Finance on active campaigns to ensure healthy client relationships and that billing needs are met
• Manage and coach Business Development Associates in designing impactful sales processes and strategies

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Required Experience: 
  • 3-5+ years proven track record in carrying a sales quota within Web3, media, brand or agency sales
• Preferred Experience:
  • 1+ yrs managing people/teams
  • Previous experience working in consulting, technology, media, or related high-growth start-up
• Technologies: Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Salesforce or equivalent
• Additional Qualifications:
  • A strong understanding of Web3 (metaverse, NFTs, DAO), online advertising and advertising nomenclature 
  • High-energy, company-first, positive attitude
  • Must be motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills; outgoing and sociable; willing to wear multiple hats 
  • A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

Details:This is a fully remote role, occasional travel may be required.Candidates must be available to work at least 50% in alignment with the Pacific Time Zone. 

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and news media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act. Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes our values at the forefront of mind: Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:
Blavity Inc. is looking for a full-time Director, Web3 Strategy & Operations to build and lead our Web3 Product portfolio, projects and strategy. You will manage numerous projects and work cross-functionally with partners across Product, Content, Finance, Marketing, Engineering, Programming, and more. As our internal and external Web3 evangelist, you will be responsible for promoting the adoption of Web3 by inspiring internal teams and our external audience and partners to engage and build in the Web3 ecosystem.

You thrive in constantly evolving environments and are quick on your feet to pivot as needed. You demonstrate the ability to discern, communicate, and uphold online community guidelines. You are experienced using various traditional and emerging web3 Daaps and platforms.

You have strong business judgment and the ability to engage and form relationships with various consumer and business communities. You are able to define your own metrics for success and are proactive about seeking new and different opportunities.

Huge responsibilities from Day 1. Be the owner of your own learning curve. The possibilities are limitless and depend on you.

This role will report directly to the COO and work closely with the Chief of Staff, CEO. 

 Responsibilities

• Define, communicate and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Web3 at Blavity Inc.
• Drive the Web3 roadmap and related innovation across the company and be able to succinctly articulate status and next steps to all levels of the organization, including C-level executives.
• Oversee external agency and contractor relationships, including community managers, DAO creators and hiring additional team members to execute Blavity’s Web3 vision.
• Coordinate product strategy and lead through influence and persuasion across numerous partner teams, working on all aspects of the business.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with partners and internal stakeholders to drive core growth KPIs and manage performance optimization and improvements. Build ongoing relationships with industry peers and counter-parties to further strategic distribution relationships and partnerships.
• Monitor external Web3 projects and share insights with internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Product Operations to develop metrics to understand and continuously improve business performance, and partner with Technical Program Managers and Engineers to track product development, develop product launch plans, and successfully launch and grow new product capability.
• Responsible for translating complex blockchain-related content into simple language.
• Foster a consistent, yet creative, voice/messaging aligned with AlphaNoire and Blavity brands approach to Web3.
• Collaborate closely with Blockchains' brand, marketing, product, and business strategy teams to develop educational and awareness-building content for intended audiences.
• Build, nurture, and manage relationships with target audience groups, influencers, and community and industry stakeholders. 

Qualifications

• Education: BA
• Required Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in the Web3/crypto space, you were an early adopter
  • 5+ years in strategy, operations or product management
  • Experience leading cross-functional product and project initiatives
  • Experience in product management or design with a focus consumer Internet and crypto
  • Experience building something from scratch at a business or as an entrepreneur
  • Experience buying, owning, and trading cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and alt-coins, tokens
  • other Web3 technologies
• Technologies:Experience with Google Workspace, Asana, OpenSea, MetaMask (or other crypto wallets), Discord and Telegram
• Additional Qualifications:
  • In-depth knowledge of Defi and Web3 DApps
  • Ability to build business cases, analyze data, tell the story behind the numbers and glean insights and indicated actions that lead to measurable impact.
  • Extraordinarily organized with high attention to detail
  • Demonstrated written communication and verbal presentation skills, with an ability to synthesizeand express concepts efficiently and effectively to a wide range of audiences
  • Ability to thrive in an accelerated environment, think creatively, and produce innovative solutions
  • A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

Details:This is a fully remote role, occasional travel may be required. Candidates must be able to work at least 50% in alignment to Pacific Time Zone.

 To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and news media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act. Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes our values at the forefront of mind: Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:Blavity Inc. is seeking aSenior Manager, Experientialto manage talent and programming for Blavity owned and operated experiences including a portfolio of original shows, 8 to 10 US-based events, and one city-wide annual conference. This is a people manager and content programming role and not an event operations role. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional communication, cultivate talent relationships, and will create and manage programming schedules for conferences and events. You will lead a team including a talent booker, programming manager, and coordinators to achieve undeniable engagement across our Blavity brands and our audience. 

This role will report directly to the Senior Director, Experiential.

Responsibilities 

• Cultivate and manage the owned & operated experiential talent and programming team.
• Lead the strategic sourcing and booking of hosts, speakers, musical artists and influencers for owned & operated in-person and digital events, conferences, and originals.  
• Manage cross-functional collaboration to ensure talent communication and booking standards are consistently met.
• Lead program development by creating and managing conference and event agendas, exploring interactive session formats and staying abreast of current trends and competitive developments in the conference and events environment.
• Manage department’s contracting and invoicing in collaboration with AP/Finance to ensure proper financial reporting.
• Utilize Asana, Slack and other project management tools to keep the team organized and efficient.
• Identify and implement process improvements as needed to streamline team operations.

Qualifications 

• Required Experience:
  • 5+ years experience in conference and event planning
  • Experience sourcing and booking talent for conferences and events
  • 3+ years directly managing people
• Preferred Experience: 
  • startup and/or tech operations and communications
  • On-site programming and talent management for city-wide conferences 
• Technologies: Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, and/or comparable project management suite, social media
• Competencies: Strategic planning, event strategy, event operations, digital events, program management, budget management, communications, talent management, vendor management
• Independent, entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking full  responsibility for assigned projects
• Comfort with ambiguity and a proven love for transforming unorganized/complex data into rigorously structured, insight-oriented solutions
• High-energy, company-first, positive attitude: must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and analytical skills; outgoing and sociable; willing to wear multiple hats 
• Naturally detail oriented, with an obsessive need to document and communicate findings
• A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

Details:This is aFull-Time, Remoteposition and travel is required.Candidates must be flexible to work in alignment with the Pacific Time Zone at least 50% of the time.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and new media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: to enable black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & gen-z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million millennials per month through our growing brand portfolio which includes: Blavity News, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act.  Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes with our values at the forefront of mind:  Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:Blavity is looking for a strategic Digital Campaign Operations Manager to oversee the analytics and data strategy of our client’s branded campaigns. They will work closely with our AdOps to perform regular analysis of campaign performance, product insight, and metrics, and proactively identify issues. They will also collaborate with campaign leads to create data-driven wrap decks.  This position actively collaborates with key stakeholders to analyze data, and product performance, develop best practices and ensure our digital media campaigns meet project quality standards. The ideal candidate is a seasoned brand strategy professional who has a track record of translating metrics into engaging digital insights. Additionally, they are composed under pressure and resilient to change, service-oriented and customer-focused, and hold high attention to detail and organization.

This is a Full-Time position that reports directly to the Associate Director of Client Services.

Responsibilities

• Own branded analytics and reporting strategy across all campaigns and mediums.
• Own large-scale campaign wrap decks crafting a data-driven story that drives rebuys.
• Develop a process for and train Client Service team members on insight gathering and data-driven storytelling to support high-quality campaign insights, reporting, and wrap materials.
• Collaborates with AdOps, CS, and Sales to track KPIs, and risk areas and identify possible renewal/upsell opportunities.
• Work closely with the cross-functional teams to monitor product performance and create best practices for each of our products.
• Monitor campaigns mining data for actionable insights and implications to campaign leads and CS leadership.
• Manages account profitability by distilling critical insights from campaign analytics and strategizing solutions to hit the customer's goals and increase satisfaction.
• Partner with leaders in CS, Sales, and Marketing to distill and package insights into new product offerings and/or thought leadership for our customers.
• Collaborate with Integrated Marketing and Sales on the development of case studies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education:Undergraduate degree preferred.
• Required Experience: 4+ years of customer-facing experience at a marketing/media agency and/or publisher, managing digital advertising analytics and strategy for a portfolio of brands. 
• Preferred Experience:2+ years of experience developing and analyzing reports, dashboards, and briefs. Proven experience delivering engaging actionable insights, and on-brand campaigns strategy across digital, social and experiential.
• Technologies: Experienced with using Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Google Analytics, GAM, and other media tracking platforms to distill insights, convey ideas, and craft compelling stories.
• Additional Qualifications: 
  • Ability to multi-task and effectively manage multiple high-pressure deadlines; skilled at simultaneously managing multiple projects and deliverables.
  • Deep understanding of how to extract and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to build actionable customer insights through storytelling.
  • Able to easily develop infographics, charts, tables, and presentations to convey insights to internal and external clients.
  • Plans and organizes with ease and properly delegates.
  • Empowers others to drive for results and have high work standards.
  • Is naturally inquisitive, has great problem-solving skills, and a desire for continuous knowledge improvement. 
  • Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
  • A healthy appreciation of GIFs and black culture; passion for the topics covered by Blavity.  

Details:This is a fully remote role, occasional travel may be required. Candidates must be able to work at least 50% in alignment to Pacific Time Zone

To apply, please submit your resume online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and new media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million millennials per month through our growing brand portfolio which includes: Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act.  Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes with our values at the forefront of mind:  Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:The Branded Content Writer is a (1099) contractor position, responsible for researching a variety of subject matter including: tech and business industry-related topics; entertainment stories with Black-centric narratives; culture & lifestyle material; and travel-related content.  The Branded Content Writer will combine online sources, interviews, and studies to write editorials that reflect partner campaign objectives, including; program launches, brand awareness, and recruiting. In collaboration with the Brand Content Team, this position involves utilizing familiarity with the organization's brand voice to inspire ideas and write stories, conducting research, interviewing sources, and reviewing industry trends. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is open-minded, persistent, quick, and effective at editorial composition, and is an excellent storyteller.

This (1099) contract position reports directly into the Manager of Branded Production for Editorial & Social. 

Contractors will be responsible for providing their own equipment, including but not limited to laptop computers, cell phones, or any other electronic equipment required to perform their role

Responsibilities

• Write engaging editorial pieces, as assigned, with guidance from Blavity’s editors and external partner representatives
• Meet assignment deadlines and follow content requirements in terms of Blavity style and project specifications
• Curate questions and conduct interviews with sources
• Attend bi-weekly writers' calls 

Qualifications

• Education: Preferred BA/BS in Journalism, Business, or Communications; or relevant work experience
• Required Experience: 1-3 years of experience writing and reporting for a digital business and/or technology publication
• Preferred Experience:
  • Experience in business analysis and reporting
  • Experience writing pieces on tight deadlines 
• Technologies: Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, and/or comparable project management suite
• Additional Qualifications:
  • Ability to work on multiple projects with different objectives simultaneously
  • Knowledge of lifestyle, culture, travel, entertainment and tech industries and general editorial writing
  • Ability to craft creative story angles that resonate with readers
  • Must possess a strong sense of journalistic ethics 
  • Impeccable grasp of the English language, including idioms and current trends in slang and expressions
  • A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

Details:This is a remote (1099) contract position, averaging up to 20 hours per week for up to 3 months. Candidates must be able to work at least 50% in alignment to Pacific Time Zone and will be expected to be available to address editorial feedback and edits in a timely manner to ensure prompt delivery to key stakeholders.  

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and news media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act. Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes our values at the forefront of mind: Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:

Blavity Inc. is looking for a Creative Director, responsible for driving visual and tonal brand characteristics across all platforms and channels. This person will own both the strategic development and tactical execution of Blavity’s creative go-to-marketing approach. This role will work cross-functionally with C and VP level execs in Original Content, Marketing, Editorial, and Experiential. Success in this role is based on the ability to drive positive business results. The ideal candidate is expected to maintain a thorough understanding of the Blavity audience. At times, the Creative Director will need to be a champion for the Blavity audience within the organization, while other times balancing the judgment and ability to hold the line with empathy and clarity.

This role will report directly to the VP of Creative Strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the design vision for Blavity Inc.
• Lead a team to develop original, breakthrough brand systems, behaviors, and design solutions that serve Blavity’s growing audience.
• Elevate and raise the quality of design craft.
• Inspire, enable and energize a world-class design team, and cultivate a creative culture.
• Advocate for design thinking, solutions, and consistency for the Blavity brand.
• Work seamlessly across organizational structures, partnering with Marketing, Originals, Editorial, and Experiential leadership to develop holistic brand systems.

Qualifications:

• Education: BA or M.A. 
• Required Experience: 
  • 12+ years experience in design and building consumer brands.
• Preferred Experience:
  • 5+ years of demonstrated people management experience coaching and developing team members
• Technologies: Fluent in Adobe Suites and/or comparable design software, Google Suite, Asana, and/or comparable project management suite
• Additional Qualifications:
  • Experience building timeless brands through brand architecture
  • Experience manifesting strategy through design systems
  • Experience managing and leading work within an agency, or similar environment
  • Experience across integrated design work: traditional, product and experiential
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners
  • Experience partnering with and influencing VP of Creative Strategy and other executive stakeholders
  • Communication skills
  • Experience hiring talent and developing creative teams
  • A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

Details:This is a fully remote role, occasional travel may be required.Candidates must be available to work in alignment with the Pacific Time Zone. 

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and news media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act. Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes our values at the forefront of mind: Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:
Blavity Inc. is looking for a full-time Director, Web3 to build and lead our Web3 Product portfolio, projects and strategy. You will manage numerous projects and work cross-functionally with partners across Product, Content, Finance, Marketing, Engineering, Programming, and more. As our internal and external Web3 evangelist, you will be responsible for promoting the adoption of Web3 by inspiring internal teams and our external audience and partners to engage and build in the Web3 ecosystem.

You thrive in constantly evolving environments and are quick on your feet to pivot as needed. You demonstrate the ability to discern, communicate, and uphold online community guidelines. You are experienced using various traditional and emerging web3 Daaps and platforms.

You have strong business judgment and the ability to engage and form relationships with various consumer and business communities. You are able to define your own metrics for success and are proactive about seeking new and different opportunities.

Huge responsibilities from Day 1. Be the owner of your own learning curve. The possibilities are limitless and depend on you.

This role will report directly to the COO and work closely with the Chief of Staff, CEO. 

 Responsibilities

• Define, communicate and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Web3 at Blavity Inc.
• Drive the Web3 roadmap and related innovation across the company and be able to succinctly articulate status and next steps to all levels of the organization, including C-level executives.
• Oversee external agency and contractor relationships, including community managers, DAO creators and hiring additional team members to execute Blavity’s Web3 vision.
• Coordinate product strategy and lead through influence and persuasion across numerous partner teams, working on all aspects of the business.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with partners and internal stakeholders to drive core growth KPIs and manage performance optimization and improvements. Build ongoing relationships with industry peers and counter-parties to further strategic distribution relationships and partnerships.
• Monitor external Web3 projects and share insights with internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Product Operations to develop metrics to understand and continuously improve business performance, and partner with Technical Program Managers and Engineers to track product development, develop product launch plans, and successfully launch and grow new product capability.
• Responsible for translating complex blockchain-related content into simple language.
• Foster a consistent, yet creative, voice/messaging aligned with AlphaNoire and Blavity brands approach to Web3.
• Collaborate closely with Blockchains' brand, marketing, product, and business strategy teams to develop educational and awareness-building content for intended audiences.
• Build, nurture, and manage relationships with target audience groups, influencers, and community and industry stakeholders. 

Qualifications

• Education: BA
• Required Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in the Web3/crypto space, you were an early adopter
  • 5+ years in strategy, operations or product management
  • Experience leading cross-functional product and project initiatives
  • Experience in product management or design with a focus consumer Internet and crypto
  • Experience building something from scratch at a business or as an entrepreneur
  • Experience buying, owning, and trading cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and alt-coins, tokens
  • other Web3 technologies
• Technologies:Experience with Google Workspace, Asana, OpenSea, MetaMask (or other crypto wallets), Discord and Telegram
• Additional Qualifications:
  • In-depth knowledge of Defi and Web3 DApps
  • Ability to build business cases, analyze data, tell the story behind the numbers and glean insights and indicated actions that lead to measurable impact.
  • Extraordinarily organized with high attention to detail
  • Demonstrated written communication and verbal presentation skills, with an ability to synthesizeand express concepts efficiently and effectively to a wide range of audiences
  • Ability to thrive in an accelerated environment, think creatively, and produce innovative solutions
  • A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

 Details:This is a fully remote role, occasional travel may be required.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and new media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, which includes; Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act.Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes with our values at the forefront of mind: Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast.Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:Blavity Inc. is looking for an Associate, AfroTech Client Services to manage partnerships for the AfroTech brand from concept through execution. The role is a full-time position responsible for all elements of the campaign lifecycle, and manages overall client satisfaction and engagement with our AfroTech products; including digital events, in-person events, and media campaigns.

This role will report directly to the Manager, AfroTech Client Services.

Responsibilities 

• Conduct day-to-day operations for AfroTech’s Client Services (CS) team in managing sponsorships for digital events, in-person events, and cross-platform media campaigns
• Lead and support client campaigns with a detail-oriented project management approach, to keep deliverables and timelines on track; including supporting clients from launch through execution
• Manage end-to-end planning, execution, and daily communication for a portfolio of assigned AfroTech clients
• Establish and lead internal and external communications and workflows to ensure effective collaboration and accurate exchange of information
• Assist the Manager, AfroTech CS in translating SOWs and kick-off notes into detailed timelines that forecast dependencies, assets, and resource needs
• Lead and contributes to client calls and meetings; sufficiently preparing beforehand, and ensuring next steps are captured and communicated
• Manage the creation and sponsor approval of sponsor assets and branding
• Monitor campaign performance against customer KPIs to ensure goals are met, recommending opportunities for campaign optimization 
• Provide weekly updates to the Manager, AfroTech CS; identifying milestones and elevating risks/challenges that may impact campaign delivery
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams within the AfroTech ecosystem; including Ad Ops, Editorial, Conference Operations, and Video Production
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to  improve campaign execution processes as AfroTech continues to scale and grow

Qualifications

• Education:BS/BA in Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred
• Required Experience: 3+ years experience in brand strategy, client campaigns, and/or client portfolio management at a media agency, publisher, or events company
• Preferred Experience: 1+ year of experience in meetings, events, enterprise level client/sponsor management 
• Technologies: Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, and/or comparable project management suite, social media
• Competencies: client partnerships, client management, campaign/portfolio management, brand strategy, communications, project management, events (digital and/or in-person), people management, budget management, data analytics
• Additional qualifications:
  • Independent, entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
  • High-energy, company-first, positive attitude; must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills; outgoing and sociable; willing to wear multiple hats 
  • Naturally detail-oriented
  • A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

Details:This is a fully remote role  that may require occasional travel to our in-person events and conferences. Candidates must be available to work at least 50% in alignment with Pacific Time Zone.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and new media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, which includes; Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act.Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes with our values at the forefront of mind: Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast.Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary: Blavity Inc. is looking foraCoordinator, AfroTech Client Servicesto assist with project managing integrated campaigns across AfroTech. This role  will join the growing Client Services (CS) team and support the day-to-day management of AfroTech client deliverables; performance tracking, client meetings, and campaign management. 

This (1099) Contract role will report directly to the Associate Director of AfroTech Client Services. 

Contractors will be responsible for providing their own equipment, including but not limited to laptop computers, cell phones, or any other electronic equipment required to perform their role. Contractor is expected to work up to 30 hours per week.  May be adjusted as needed in the Fall.

The ideal candidate:

• Is detail-oriented and adept at juggling competing timelines, assets, and resource needs.
• Has experience managing the finer details of in person and virtual conferences/events, integrated marketing campaigns, both online and offline
• Is comfortable being client-facing with both brands and agencies.
• Is skilled at navigating and motivating cross-functional teams in service of meeting campaign needs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the CS Manager/Associate in translating SOWs and kick-off notes into detailed timelines that forecasts dependencies, asset and resource needs.
• Support end-to-end planning, execution and daily communication for a portfolio of large/key customers. 
• Coordinate closely both within CS and across Conference Ops, Creative, Talent & Programming, and others on campaign needs to align on resource availability, and ensure scope, timelines, and protocols are met for delivery.
• Provide weekly updates to the CS team, identifying milestones and elevating risks/challenges that may impact campaign delivery.
• Support communications with sponsors and coordinate tasks across various stakeholders
• Support the CS Manager/Associate in preparing for check-in and wrap-up conversations.

Qualifications:

• Education: BS or BA in Business, Hospitality, or related field
• Required Experience: 
  • 2+ years experience managing projects, often with overlapping timelines and resource needs.
• Preferred Experience:
  • 1+ yrs of Event Management in conferences or trade shows
  • Experience managing external contractors and vendors.
  • Previous experience working in consulting, finance, media, or related high-growth start-up
• Technologies: Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, and/or comparable project management suite
• Additional Qualifications:
  • Independent, entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
  • Comfort with ambiguity and a proven love for transforming unorganized/complex data into rigorously structured, insight-oriented solutions
  • High-energy, company-first, positive attitude; must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills; outgoing and sociable; willing to wear multiple hats 
  • Naturally detail-oriented, with an obsessive need to document and communicate findings
  • A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

Details:This is a fully remote role  that may require occasional travel to our in-person events and conferences. Candidates must be available to work at least 50% in alignment with Pacific Time Zone.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and new media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: to enable black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & gen-z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million millennials per month through our growing brand portfolio which includes: Blavity News, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act.  Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes with our values at the forefront of mind:  Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:Blavity is looking for a strategic Campaign Operations Manager to oversee the analytics and data strategy of our client’s branded campaigns. They will work closely with our AdOps to perform regular analysis of campaign performance, product insight, and metrics, and proactively identify issues. They will also collaborate with campaign leads to create data-driven wrap decks.  This position actively collaborates with key stakeholders to analyze data, and product performance, develop best practices and ensure our digital media campaigns meet project quality standards. The ideal candidate is a seasoned brand strategy professional who has a track record of translating metrics into engaging digital insights. Additionally, they are composed under pressure and resilient to change, service-oriented and customer-focused, and hold high attention to detail and organization.

This is a Full-Time position that reports directly to the Associate Director of Client Services.

Responsibilities

• Own branded analytics and reporting strategy across all campaigns and mediums.
• Own large-scale campaign wrap decks crafting a data-driven story that drives rebuys.
• Develop a process for and train Client Service team members on insight gathering and data-driven storytelling to support high-quality campaign insights, reporting, and wrap materials.
• Collaborates with AdOps, CS, and Sales to track KPIs, and risk areas and identify possible renewal/upsell opportunities.
• Work closely with the cross-functional teams to monitor product performance and create best practices for each of our products.
• Monitor campaigns mining data for actionable insights and implications to campaign leads and CS leadership.
• Manages account profitability by distilling critical insights from campaign analytics and strategizing solutions to hit the customer's goals and increase satisfaction.
• Partner with leaders in CS, Sales, and Marketing to distill and package insights into new product offerings and/or thought leadership for our customers.
• Collaborate with Integrated Marketing and Sales on the development of case studies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education:Undergraduate degree preferred.
• Required Experience: 4+ years of customer-facing experience at a marketing/media agency and/or publisher, managing digital advertising analytics and strategy for a portfolio of brands. 
• Preferred Experience:2+ years of experience developing and analyzing reports, dashboards, and briefs. Proven experience delivering engaging actionable insights, and on-brand campaigns strategy across digital, social and experiential.
• Technologies: Experienced with using Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Google Analytics, GAM, and other media tracking platforms to distill insights, convey ideas, and craft compelling stories.
• Additional Qualifications: 
  • Ability to multi-task and effectively manage multiple high-pressure deadlines; skilled at simultaneously managing multiple projects and deliverables.
  • Deep understanding of how to extract and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to build actionable customer insights through storytelling.
  • Able to easily develop infographics, charts, tables, and presentations to convey insights to internal and external clients.
  • Plans and organizes with ease and properly delegates.
  • Empowers others to drive for results and have high work standards.
  • Is naturally inquisitive, has great problem-solving skills, and a desire for continuous knowledge improvement. 
  • Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
  • A healthy appreciation of GIFs and black culture; passion for the topics covered by Blavity.  

Details:This is a fully remote role, occasional travel may be required. Candidates must be able to work at least 50% in alignment to Pacific Time Zone

To apply, please submit your resume online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and new media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million millennials per month through our growing brand portfolio which includes: Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act. Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes with our values at the forefront of mind:  Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary

Blavity is looking for an experiencedManager, Conference Operationsfor the AfroTech brand. AfroTech’s mission is to help Black professionals and startups build and achieve success in the technology industry, and to create a more prosperous and equitable future. This role will support the planning and execution of the AfroTech Conference and AfroTech World with a focus on operational excellence, experience innovation, implementation of strategy, and collaborative leadership.

This role will report directly to the Director, Conference Operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistics and tactical support for the execution of core operations for a citywide conference.
• Manage operations, including coordination of utilities, internet, security, staffing, food and beverage, and COVID protocols.
• Collaborate with the Director to develop a staffing strategy and implementation plan. Manage operations staff training, communications plan, and onsite supervision.
• Coordinate set-up and manage Conference Operations Office and Staff Lounge. 
• Order equipment and establish procedures for conference operations office, staff lounge, and other on-site offices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve team and event goals and objectives.
• Serve as initial contact with the facility and contractors to resolve on-site issues.
• Deliver a seamless event experience for all participants, sponsors, vendor partners, and staff. 

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years managing operations for large conference planning, trade shows, and/or exhibit operations.
• Education: BA/BS in Business, Hospitality, or related field is preferred. CMP preferred.
• Technologies: Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, or comparable project management tools.
• Additional Qualifications: 
  • Ability to anticipate areas of risk and implement creative solutions.
  • Experience working with convention centers, hotels, special event venues, tourism boards, and local municipalities.
  • High-energy, company-first and positive attitude.
  • Outgoing and sociable personality, an expert at interfacing with partners virtually and in person.
  • A healthy appreciation of GIFS and Black culture.

Details:This is a fully remote roleandrequires the ability to travel, approximately 10% (multiple conferences and site visits).  Candidates must be flexible to work in alignment with the Pacific Time Zone at least 50% of the time.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers 

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and news media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act. Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes our values at the forefront of mind: Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:

Blavity’s Ad Operations team is seeking a driven, dynamic, and results-oriented individual with interest in advertising, project management, and data analytics to join our team as an Ad Operations Coordinator. Thisentry-level position will work closely with the Blavity Sales and customer service teams. This individual will be expected to learn quickly and handle a number of simultaneous ad operations tasks, while keeping a detail-oriented approach. 

Thisrolewill report directly to the Associate Director, Ad Operations.

Responsibilities 

• Generate weekly campaign reporting and make recommendations for optimizations.
• Responsible for providing reports to Client Services and Sales teams.
• Generate impression and revenue reporting.
• Proactively review campaign assets (Creatives, IOs and tags), identify potential errors, and troubleshoot as necessary.
• Traffic Newsletters in Liveintent.
• Set-up and troubleshoot programmatic campaigns (PG, PMP and Preferred Deals).
• Work closely with Client Services, Ad Operations, and Sales teams to ensure direct and programmatic campaigns start on time.
• Participate in internal team discussions and manage internal task assignments that will help grow the team and enhance workflow processes

Qualifications

• Education:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Required Experience: 
  • 1-2 years experience in Publisher Advertising Operations 
  • 1-2 years experience using Google Suite to traffic, troubleshoot, manage and optimize campaigns
• Preferred Experience:
  • A strong track-record of supporting Sales teams operationally, as well as successfully aiding remote teams across multiple time zones.
  • An understanding of rich media and standard advertising formats including their setup and implementation
• Technologies: Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Google Ad Manager, Staq, SSP dashboard; advanced level data and spreadsheet skills
• Additional Qualifications:
  • Independent, entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
  • Comfort with ambiguity and a proven love for transforming unorganized/complex data into rigorously structured, insight-oriented solutions
  • High-energy, company first, positive attitude: must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and analytical skills; outgoing and sociable; willing to wear multiple hats 
  • Naturally detail oriented, with an obsessive need to document and communicate findings
  • A healthy appreciation of GIFs and black culture

Details:This is a fully remote role.Candidates must be able to work at least 25% in alignment to Pacific Time Zone.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

About Blavity, Inc.: Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and news media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act. Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes our values at the forefront of mind: Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary: 

Blavity Inc. is looking for aManager, Talent Acquisition to partner with the Director, People Operations to build and oversee our Talent Acquisition operations. This role will be responsible for bringing the best and brightest to Blavity! The Manager, Talent Acquisition will work closely with the Director, People Operations to develop talent acquisition strategies, hiring plans, and employer branding initiatives. This role will track and manage key recruitment metrics and provide support to hiring managers with building job descriptions and implementing recruitment best practices. The ideal candidate is someone with experience as an in-house recruiter and strong knowledge of sourcing tools and techniques for a fully remote company.

This role will report directly to the Director of People Operations.

Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies and best practices to streamline hiring processes
• Partner with the Director, People Operations and Sr. Manager, Employee Communications & Programs on employment branding initiatives
• Execute strategic recruitment plan based on company hiring needs
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to inform strategy recommendations (e.g. time-to-hire and source of hire).
• Actively source candidates in a remote environment, using LinkedIn, AngelList, and other online sourcing databases
• Partner with hiring managers to craft job descriptions and interview questions, and provide interviewer training to new hiring managers as needed.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle  for designated strategic roles (screening calls, coordinate interviews, manage candidate pipeline)
• Hire and directly manage recruiting personnel
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current and upcoming legislation as it pertains to recruitment (e.g. job descriptions, posting requirements, hiring processes) and ensure compliance

Qualifications 

• Education: BS or BA or equivalent working experience 
• Required Experience: 5+ years recruiting experience, with 1+ year directly managing people
• Preferred Experience: Start-up experience; experience recruiting in B2B environments; Media or Entertainment industry experience a plus
• Technologies: Fluent in JazzHR or other ATS,  Google Suite or Microsoft Office
• Additional Qualifications:Solution orientation;  integrity; confidentiality; accountability; relationship cultivation; attention to detail; strong digital and verbal communication; adaptability; resilience
• A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

Details:This is a fully remote role.Candidates must be flexible to work in alignment with the Pacific Time Zone at least 50% of the time. 

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

About Blavity, Inc.: Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and news media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act. Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes our values at the forefront of mind: Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Associate, Email Marketing will develop, produce, and distribute editorial content, video content, and marketing campaigns through email that engages subscribers and increases retention. As a member of the Growth Marketing team, the Sr. Associate, Email Marketing will also develop campaigns focused on the day to day experience of subscribers, growing the current subscriber list in innovative ways, and recommending additional newsletters based on insights from segmentation, clicks, and content type.  This position is perfect for an email marketer interested in an array of subjects, including travel, pop culture, lifestyle, fintech, and podcasting, who also has a propensity for conducting tests and making data-led performance improvements. Email Copywriting experience, a plus.

This role will report directly to the Director of Audience Development and Social.

Responsibilities

• Leading the construction, management, and scheduling of email templates and the segmentation of the customer database using in house CRM tools.
• Implement relevant performance metrics and analytics to measure campaign effectiveness/ROI and make data-driven decisions
• Develop and implement high-impact A/B testing to improve demand generation initiatives
• Inform, support, and optimize lifecycle marketing communications
• Manage ongoing testing regimen (subject lines, layout, format, frequency, etc.) to continuously improve email performance focused on user engagement
• Create and manage campaigns to re-engage audiences.
• Reporting and analysis using ESP and Google Analytics
• Share campaigns performance and insights with greater internal team
• Manage and optimize email marketing lists and segmentation
• Work closely with our Creative and Production teams to deliver engaging global marketing campaigns on time.

Qualifications 

• Education: Preferred BA/BS or relevant work experience
• Required Experience: 2-5 years creating, producing, and executing email programs for a brand or creative agency
• Preferred Experience:Copywriting; Working in Consulting, Media, or related high-growth start-up
• Technologies: Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, and/or comparable project management suite. Plus if you have experience with Mailchimp and Google Analytics tracking
• Additional Qualifications:
  • Able to parse, segment, and analyze data in Google Analytics
  • Experience working with a creative team and suggesting UX design improvements
  • Creative mindset that understands what Black audiences consume on the web and via email
  • Ability to analyze traffic and engagement metrics and use data to make creative decisions 
  • Strong judgment and the ability to make decisions independently
  • Technical knowledge of the latest digital marketing tools and channels, including marketing automation platforms
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain and deliver insights and recommendations

Details:This is a fully remote role.Candidates must be able to work at least 50% in alignment to Pacific Time Zone.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

About Blavity, Inc.: Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and news media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act. Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes our values at the forefront of mind: Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:

The Growth Content Marketer will be responsible for sourcing and developing unique and thumb-stopping social media content which attracts, converts, and increases web traffic and brand awareness for Blavity Inc brands. This position partners with various teams in the content ideation and posting schedule process. The ideal candidate has experience creating and scheduling content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other various social media platforms.Must have a love for media, Black culture, social media, digital trends, emerging platforms, and storytelling and a strong understanding of Gen Z content consumption. Must also be comfortable being on camera (talking, acting, etc).

This is a 6-month 1099 Contract which will be overseen by the Content Marketing Associate Director. Contractors will be responsible for providing their own equipment, including but not limited to laptop computers, cell phones, or any other electronic equipment required to perform their role.

Responsibilities 

• Develop, source, and schedule thumb-stopping content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & other various social media platforms.
• Reference the brand guidelines and requirements when sourcing and creating content, ensuring social media posts are consistent with the brand voice, style and tone.
• Responsible for meeting weekly growth goals to help drive traffic/engagement 
• Work with the Content Marketing Management team and Editorial team to execute posting schedules in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Preferred BA/BS or relevant work experience
• Experience: 2-3 years of experience managing social media and/or content strategy for a variety of companies
• Technologies: Plus if you have access to and experience with professional editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Final Cut, etc)
• Other Experience/Skills: 
  • Experience creating content for the web and growing a social audience
  • Creative mindset that understands what Black audiences consume on social media and how to create it
  • Ability to analyze traffic and engagement metrics and use data to make creative decisions 
  • Strong judgment and the ability to make decisions independently
  • Yearning to constantly learn new things and improve on current methods
  • Ability to work in a variety of media, meet tight deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust as circumstances change

Details:This is a fully remote role, occasional travel may be required. Candidates must be able to work at least 50% in alignment to Pacific Time Zone.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

About Blavity, Inc.: Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and news media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act. Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes our values at the forefront of mind: Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:

The Growth Content Marketer will be responsible for sourcing and developing unique and thumb-stopping social media content which attracts, converts, and increases web traffic and brand awareness for Blavity Inc brands. This position partners with various teams in the content ideation and posting schedule process. The ideal candidate has experience creating and scheduling content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other various social media platforms.Must have a love for media, Black culture, social media, digital trends, emerging platforms, and storytelling and a strong understanding of Gen Z content consumption. Must also be comfortable being on camera (talking, acting, etc).

This is a 6-month 1099 Contract which will be overseen by the Content Marketing Associate Director. Contractors will be responsible for providing their own equipment, including but not limited to laptop computers, cell phones, or any other electronic equipment required to perform their role.

Responsibilities 

• Develop, source, and schedule thumb-stopping content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & other various social media platforms.
• Reference the brand guidelines and requirements when sourcing and creating content, ensuring social media posts are consistent with the brand voice, style and tone.
• Responsible for meeting weekly growth goals to help drive traffic/engagement 
• Work with the Content Marketing Management team and Editorial team to execute posting schedules in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Preferred BA/BS or relevant work experience
• Experience: 2-3 years of experience managing social media and/or content strategy for a variety of companies
• Technologies: Plus if you have access to and experience with professional editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Final Cut, etc)
• Other Experience/Skills: 
  • Experience creating content for the web and growing a social audience
  • Creative mindset that understands what Black audiences consume on social media and how to create it
  • Ability to analyze traffic and engagement metrics and use data to make creative decisions 
  • Strong judgment and the ability to make decisions independently
  • Yearning to constantly learn new things and improve on current methods
  • Ability to work in a variety of media, meet tight deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust as circumstances change

Details:This is a fully remote role, occasional travel may be required. Candidates must be able to work at least 50% in alignment to Pacific Time Zone.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

About Blavity, Inc.: Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and new media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million millennials per month through our growing brand portfolio which includes: Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act.  Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes with our values at the forefront of mind:  Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:Blavity Inc. is seeking a Business Development Manager (BDM) to manage client relationships and close business for direct Ad Sales, social media, custom content and experiential. This is a quota-carrying, client-facing role that primarily collaborates with the Ad Operations team, as well as the Customer Success team. The ideal candidate has a passion for results, product knowledge, and has strong rapport building skills; which allows them to continuously acquire new business. 

This position reports directly into the Director of Digital Media Sales  

Responsibilities 

• Consultatively sell Blavity Inc. Products (Direct, Social, Custom Content Experiential) across our portfolio of sites by presenting our solutions against the client’s digital campaign objectives
• Cultivate and lead the negotiation process by leveraging financial models to illustrate potential ad revenue, and offering strategic alternatives that serve to maintain mutually beneficial terms
• Schedule and execute virtual and face-to-face meetings with potential and existing clients in order to build robust and meaningful client relationships
• Meet or exceed quarterly revenue goals by closing net-new business, and uncovering new opportunities within existing accounts
• Closely collaborate with Customer Success and Finance teams on active campaigns to ensure healthy relationships and that billing needs are met
• Monitor pipeline health by leveraging Salesforce CRM on a daily basis, preparing monthly forecast reports, and clearly communicating needs to senior management
• Collaborate with and coach Sales Associates in designing impactful sales strategies

Qualifications 

• Education: Bachelor's Degree – Business or equivalent preferred
• Experience: 3-5+ years proven track record in carrying a quota within brand and agency Sales, with an existing book of business
• Technologies: Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Salesforce, or equivalent
• A strong understanding of online advertising (e.g. Direct, Social), related technologies (e.g. Google Ad Manager, DCM), and advertising nomenclature (e.g. targeting, viewability, etc.)
• Strong quantitative and analytical mindset, with experience in using Excel to support your business case
• Experience at a fast-growing startup, large consumer Internet/eCommerce, or media company
• High-energy, company-first, positive attitude
• Must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and analytical skills; outgoing and sociable; willing to wear multiple hats 
• A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

Details:This is a Full-Time, Remote position.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.