Career Opportunities
Bobit Associates include editorial, Web, e-media, graphics, production, advertising sales, and general business staff.
Bobit accepts resumes for posted positions only, thus unsolicited items will not be retained. Principals only, no agencies. No work sponsorship or relocation is provided. Bobit Business Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required (E-Verify Employer).
Most positions are located in our Torrance, CA headquarters (click for address & map).
Interested in joining our team of media professionals and working in an inspiring environment? Please submit your resume via our resume submittal system for any open position listed below (click on 'submit your resume' within posting).
NO PHONE CALLS or AGENCIES
Current Openings
Location: Torrance, CA
Refresh/Post Date: May 16, 2013
BBM SUMMER ASSISTANT PROGRAM 2013 - paid part-time internship(s)
LOCATION - Torrance, CA
The Summer Assistant Program is designed to allow college students to gain exposure to a business environment and the workings of a b2b media company. The ideal intern is a current college student interested in social media, publishing, writing or b2b services available for part-time summer employment between 5/28/13 and 8/30/13 (basic schedule = M to F, 9 am - 2:30 pm – we're closed 7/4 & 7/5). Internships pay current CA minimum wage of $8/hour.
General Criteria:
- Current college student with Jr. or Sr. status in 2013 (recent grads still apply)
- Must be age 18 or over as of 5/28/13
- Able to provide I-9 documentation of eligibility to work in US without sponsorship or school permission
Editorial Internship Criteria:
- Journalism, Communications, Media, Business, or English majors preferred
- Social media and internet savvy
- PowerPoint, Excel, and/or Access skills would be a plus
- Able to provide examples of previous editorial work preferred (clips or links)
Examples of work assignments:
- Work with various b2b editors to report, write and edit news and feature articles (print & web)
- Learn and help with tasks in various departments (web, audience marketing, production, graphics, & more)
- Attend company annual editorial summit and potentially help with its planning
- Web projects in social media environments – including opportunity to create/monitor a contest or sweepstakes
- SEM (search engine marketing) – opportunity to start or revamp campaigns
- Content gathering: from customer sites, for biographies and testimonials, for online user profiles, etc.
- CMS (content management system) work – reformatting and uploading content, etc.
- Updating media kits (recurring promotional pieces)
Submit your resume (and samples/clips of your work – or links to them) by 5pm on 5/24/2013 and answer the following questions in your message (required info):
- YES/NO - you be age 18 or over by/before 5/28/13 (do not give age)
- Confirm eligibility to work in US without sponsorship or school permission
- List current college academic standing (junior, etc.), major and school
- Tell us why are you interested in becoming a Summer Assistant for BBM?
NO PHONE CALLS
The posting will be removed when the internship is filled. We will not be able to get back to everyone who expresses interest, nor give updates, but we appreciate your interest. THANK YOU!
Location: Torrance, CA
Refresh/Post Date: May 16, 2013
BBM SUMMER ASSISTANT PROGRAM 2013 - paid part-time internship(s)
LOCATION - Torrance, CA
The Summer Assistant Program is designed to allow college students to gain exposure to a business environment and the workings of a b2b media company. The ideal intern is a current college student interested in social media, publishing, writing or b2b services available for part-time summer employment between 5/28/13 and 8/30/13 (basic schedule = M to F, 9 am - 2:30 pm – we're closed 7/4 & 7/5). Internships pay current CA minimum wage of $8/hour.
General Criteria:
- Current college student with Jr. or Sr. status in 2013 (recent grads still apply)
- Must be age 18 or over as of 5/28/13
- Able to provide I-9 documentation of eligibility to work in US without sponsorship or school permission
Web Design Internship Criteria:
- Strong design skills and front-end development skills - required
- Strong understanding of Photoshop & Illustrator
- Experience with HTML & CSS
- Knowledge with responsive design
- Ability to simultaneously manage and prioritize many projects
- Loves design and has a passion for creating design from the ground up
- Plus but not required: mobile design, Wordpress and/or Flash experience
- Able to provide examples of work preferred (links, etc.)
- Art, Communications/Media, or Computer Science majors preferred
Examples of work assignments:
Submit your resume (and samples/clips of your work – or links to them) by 5pm on 5/24/2013 and answer the following questions in your message (required info):
- YES/NO - you be age 18 or over by/before 5/28/13 (do not give age)
- Confirm eligibility to work in US without sponsorship or school permission
- List current college academic standing (junior, etc.), major and school
- Tell us why are you interested in becoming a Summer Assistant for BBM?
NO PHONE CALLS
The posting will be removed when the internship is filled. We will not be able to get back to everyone who expresses interest, nor give updates, but we appreciate your interest. THANK YOU!
Location: Torrance, CA
Refresh/Post Date: May 16, 2013
BBM SUMMER ASSISTANT PROGRAM 2013 - paid part-time internship(s)
LOCATION - Torrance, CA
The Summer Assistant Program is designed to allow college students to gain exposure to a business environment and the workings of a b2b media company. The ideal intern is a current college student interested in social media, publishing, writing or b2b services available for part-time summer employment between 5/28/13 and 8/30/13 (basic schedule = M to F, 9 am - 2:30 pm – we're closed 7/4 & 7/5). Internships pay current CA minimum wage of $8/hour.
General Criteria:
- Current college student with Jr. or Sr. status in 2013 (recent grads still apply)
- Must be age 18 or over as of 5/28/13
- Able to provide I-9 documentation of eligibility to work in US without sponsorship or school permission
Video Internship Criteria:
- Experienced in video (film/edit) projects start to finish (using some or all of: CS5.5, Premiere, Final Cut Express, iMovie, Garage Band, Premiere Elements 9, Acrobat, Flash, Fireworks, Aftereffects and Audition)
- Art, Design, Journalism, Communications, Media, Business, or English majors preferred
- Social media and internet savvy
- PowerPoint, Excel, and/or Access skills would be a plus
- Able to provide examples of previous video work preferred (clips or links)
Examples of work assignments:
- Film and edit video projects from start to finish
- Work with teams on video concept development
- Projects to include in-office interviews (2-camera shots) as well as demonstrations
- Other projects as time and talent allow
Equipment we will have available for use:
- Mac/iMac with software listed in ‘criteria’ above
- Canon Vixia HF10, microphones (Sennheiser handheld & wireless), headphones, tripod, small fill lights and studio modeling lights
Submit your resume (and samples/clips of your work – or links to them) by 5pm on 5/24/2013 and answer the following questions in your message (required info):
- YES/NO - you be age 18 or over by/before 5/28/13 (do not give age)
- Confirm eligibility to work in US without sponsorship or school permission
- List current college academic standing (junior, etc.), major and school
- Tell us why are you interested in becoming a Summer Assistant for BBM?
NO PHONE CALLS
The posting will be removed when the internship is filled. We will not be able to get back to everyone who expresses interest, nor give updates, but we appreciate your interest. THANK YOU!
Location: Torrance, CA
Refresh/Post Date: May 16, 2013
We seek an event manager who, under general supervision of the Director of Events, will be responsible for all aspects of the production of several trade shows. Strong time management and communication skills along with the ability to thrive in a high energy and deadline-oriented environment are musts. Must have a proven track record of excellent project management skills, multi-tasking ability and problem-solving under pressure. This position is located in our Torrance, CA headquarters.
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred (marketing, business or related field) with a minimum of 3+ years recent experience in all aspects of show management. Travel is required.
Areas of expertise will include:
- vendor/contract negotiations
- floor plan design/management
- service kit production
- collateral development
- marketing copy writing
- conference management
- on-site operations
- superb customer service
- highly proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook
Position works from our Torrance, CA headquarters (local candidates preferred, no relocation benefits available)
Desired salary range required with all submittals
Location: Torrance, CA
Refresh/Post Date: May 16, 2013
We are currently seeking an Audience Development Manager to manage the circulation of both paid and controlled publications. The candidate should be experienced in campaign management and direct marketing, and be proficient in paid magazine circulation, budgeting, and analysis. This position is located in Torrance, California.
Our ideal candidate?
You can offer rock solid internet marketing support, keep informed of emerging marketing channels and have an interest in growing with this ever-changing department. You will be able to take goals from internal/external clients and create actionable project plans across these online mediums to reach those applicable objectives. You are motivated, a hard worker and can balance many projects at the same time while taking extreme pride in your work and in results.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all marketing aspects for a group of print publications and related enewsletters
- Develop audience marketing strategy and specific marketing plans for all magazines, websites, and enewsletters assigned
- Work with publisher to determine demographic and auditing targets, monitor progress to audit goals, and manage BPA auditing process
- Prepare and manage annual audience marketing budgets
- Research and analyze markets, i.e. business intelligence, competitive analysis, etc
- Plan, execute, and analyze all promotions, including but not limited to: direct mail, insert cards, email, coverwraps, bills and renewals, telemarketing
- Review and submit regular reports for publishers and Sr. Management
- Establish good working relationships with publishers, editors, production, web, and peers
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years working in audience development/circulation for paid/controlled titles, with knowledge of paid p&l, budgeting, and reporting
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Business Administration preferred
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Experience in vendor management, particularly fulfillment, list broker, and lettershop
- Experience building/managing subscription generating partnerships preferred
- Knowledge of web analytics, SEO, social media and database marketing as it relates to the field
DESIRED SALARY RANGE IS REQUIRED with all submittals
Location: Torrance, CA
Refresh/Post Date: May 16, 2013
Our busy customer service oriented Human Resources Department has an opening for an H.R. Administrator. This position is paid hourly and is integral to the day-to-day operations of our two-person department. We have fun while we work but know when to get serious. It requires someone who can listen and follow directions along with a possession of basic skills such as math and calculating percentages. A resourceful individual who knows how to figure things out based upon information available to them, armed with a sense of humor and able to use common sense. Ideally you are willing to temp until possible hire. Please address that issue when you send your info to us.
We have a dynamic, forward-thinking group of associates who want to make a difference. This is a great company with great benefits. A rare find anywhere, let alone in the South Bay area (Torrance, CA). We have a lot to offer and are willing to take our time and find the right person to join our team. Is that you?
Things you'd find yourself responsible for (not a complete list):
- Administration of health & benefit programs (data entry, enrollment meetings, audit bills, etc.)
- Coordination of temp placements and related billing
- Administrative support for recruiting - screening, appointments, tracking, reference/background checks
- Compile and issue various computer generated reports from various databases managed
- Department records retention, file set-up and maintenance (meticulousness required in filing)
- Prepares and performs new hire orientations (large group and individual)
- Prepares termination packets & out-processes associates (including some exit interviews)
- Workers’ compensation claims processing, documentation and record keeping
- COBRA & leave of absence record keeping, tracking, correspondence and compliance
We require a very trustworthy individual with an eye for detail and possessing a good sense of humor. Other important must-haves:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
- Minimum 3 years HR experience, preferably in a mid-sized publishing, media, or hi-tech company
- Strong computer skills - MS Word, Excel and especially Outlook (know tasks, calendar, etc.)
- ABRA HRIS & ADP
- Experience in e-verify, recruiting, benefits administration, and compliance-related issues
- Workers’ Compensation & OSHA Log administration experience a plus
- General knowledge of COBRA, California labor laws and leave administration highly desired
- PHR certification a plus but not required
If you’re sure you've got what it takes to make a difference and the skills to back it up (we've discovered not everyone does!) we want to hear from you.
DESIRED SALARY RANGE IS REQUIRED with all submittals
Location: Torrance, CA
Refresh/Post Date: May 16, 2013
We're seeking an experienced and talented Art Director to join our team of professional designers in our Torrance, CA headquarters.
Requirements:
- Experienced (4-5 years) magazine art director (including budgetary responsibilities)
- Bachelor's degree in art/design or related field or equivalent preferred
- Must be highly creative with strong design and page layout/production skills in consumer and or trade magazines
- High level of Macintosh proficiency required with thorough skill/knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat, utilizing system OSX 10.7 (Lion)
- Highly skilled in digital production, pre-press and FTP workflow
- Requires ability to maintain high level of organization and excellent follow through
- Superior communication and customer service skills
- Word and Outlook proficient
- Portfolio required at time of interview
Position Overview:
- Work closely with publisher and editorial staff to maintain high level of design and consistently produce a quality product
- Oversee photography shoots, including developing concept
- Design and produce ancillary support products as needed
- Digital production and workflow including photo retouching, flight checking, pdf file formats and pre-press delivery formats
- Management of all creative aspects of title(s), workflow prioritizing, maintaining/negotiating schedules as well as maintaining adherence to company standards of creative quality and cost efficiency
- Additional duties/responsibilities as determined by management
- Travel may be required