MEDIA PROFESSIONAL'S JOB RESOURCE GUIDE

BERT DAVIS EXECUTIVE SEARCH (New York and US) Favorite Executive Level

http://www.bertdavis.com/pages/CJobSrch.html

BDS has been placing mid-level and senior executives in media and publishing since 1977. Books and magazines are a particular strength. The website's blue background impedes readability but it's worth the struggle.

(July 2002, revised September 2003)

LYNNE PALMER EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT (New York and US) Favorite Executive Level

http://www.lynnepalmerinc.com/positions.html

Nearly 40 years of experience recruiting in publishing, media, communications and consumer brand management. Website has a good crop of fresh mid- and senior-level positions and promises more when you contact them.

(July 2002, revised September 2003)

BRILLIANTPEOPLE.COM (North America, Europe and Asia) Favorite

http://www.brilliantpeople.com/

Gateway to the jobs and recruiters at Management Recruiters International, "the world's largest executive search and recruitment organization." A quick search reveals 1,000 jobs in sales alone. There are also several hundred marketing jobs. You can also search for recruiters in your region who serve your industry. Kim Ferraioli, VP Management Recruiters, advises, "You can search by job or by recruiter specialty. The specialties can be very broad as well so I suggest to people that they search by job and look at the recruiters who have positions that would be of interest to them and contact those recruiters directly to establish a relationship."

(June 2002, revised August 2003)

RECRUITERS ONLINE NETWORK (Worldwide) Favorite

http://www.recruitersonline.com/

A "worldwide virtual community of employment firms" with over 8,000 recruiters participating. Directory of recruiters includes the categories of Advertising, Internet/Intranet, Marketing, Media/Publications, Multimedia, Printing and many others. Search engine lets you scan through the recruiters' job listings across the entire site.

(April 1998, revised July 1999)

SEARCH-CONSULT PORTAL (Worldwide) Favorite

http://www.search-consult.com/

Access this database of over 10,000 search firms and consultants at no charge. Search by name, location, industry, job function and salary. New York alone has over 400 entries. Great if you're looking in a niche field.

(January 2003)

TALENTZOO (US) Favorite

http://www.talentzoo.com/

Recruits for dozens of ad agency and advertiser positions. Entry- and middle-level positions predominate. Active bulletin board posts swap career advice. TalentZoo still charges a hefty 30% of the candidate's first-year salary to recruit, but employers can also just post a job listing and screen candidates themselves.

(March 2002, revised August 2003)

ARIEL ASSOCIATES (US) Executive Level

http://www.arielassociates.com

Counsels and places executives in positions at publishers and business information services. Sample the senior positions on offer on the current openings page, then contact Ariel to go forward. Good people to know for the long term.

(August 2003)

EGON ZEHNDER (Worldwide) Executive Level

http://www.zehnder.com/

This blue-chip recruiter, with 58 offices worldwide in the Americas, Europe and Asia, has been placing senior executives since 1964. Zehnder aspires to build a relationship with you that will last your entire career. Assignments are taken on a fixed-fee basis to prevent a bias towards external candidates and high-salary candidates. Zehnder's sector groups include a Consumer Practice, which recruits in consumer goods, consumer technology, ecommerce, media, entertainment, new media and retail.

(November 2003)

EXECUTIVE REGISTRY (US and Worldwide) Executive Level

http://www.executiveregistry.com/home.php

Sponsored by Kennedy Information, this pay-to-access site features hundreds of $100,000+ jobs that are filled exclusively by executive recruiters. Browse the jobs for free - only contact information is withheld. You pay $99 to join. Membership gives you access to the job postings for one month, the ability to post your resume, email alerts, a biweekly newsletter and a copy of Kennedy's Guide to Working with Executive Recruiters. Subsequent renewals are $14.95 per month. If you're not satisfied with the service, cancel within the first seven days for a full refund.

(January 2004)

HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES (Worldwide) Executive Level

http://www.heidrick.com/default.aspx

The website of long-established recruiting giant Heidrick & Struggles. Oriented towards senior executives. Offers advice to CEOs and corporate board members. Specialty practices include Advertising & Communications, Consumer Goods, and Media & Entertainment.

(August 2003, revised January 2004)

THE HOWARD-SLOAN-KOLLER GROUP (US) Executive Level

http://www.hsksearch.com/list.htm

Shown at this site is a representative sample of the mid- and senior-level positions available through recruiter Howard-Sloan-Koller. HSK's specialties are publishing, new media, information technology, advertising, direct marketing, PR and marketing communications. Most jobs in sample pay $100K or more. HSK's listings give an idea of what executive positions are paying today. One of the veterans in the field, HSK was founded in 1957.

(March 1999, revised September 2003)

LUCASCAREERS.COM (US) Executive Level

http://www.lucascareers.com/

Founded in 1970, this is a large, sophisticated recruiter with middle- and senior-level positions across many fields. Specialized teams focus on the Advertising/Marketing and Consumer Products fields. Jobs database has a number of executive positions in sales and marketing.

(April 2002, revised August 2003)

VICTORIA JAMES EXECUTIVE SEARCH (US) Executive Level

http://www.victoriajames.com/

Perched in Stamford, Conn., Victoria James recruits mid- and senior-level executives for direct marketing, Internet and catalog firms. Well-established and respected. Register to learn about current openings. Ms. James' wise articles on managing your career are found on the Career Busters page.

(August 2003)

YOUNGS, WALKER AND COMPANY (US) Executive Level

http://www.youngswalker.com/

Executive recruiters in print and broadcast media, commercial printing and other media. With over 20 years of experience, Youngs, Walker takes pride in its stick rate. 86% of their placements from five years ago are still with their clients' companies. Click the Compensation/Position Info button to download detailed salary information by title and other interesting tidbits. Newspaper circulation directors, for example, feel a seven-day workweek is the main reason carriers quit.

(February 2003, revised August 2003)

AGENCY CENTRAL (United Kingdom)

http://www.agencycentral.co.uk/

A searchable directory of headhunters and job sites in the UK, representing over 2 million jobs. "Advertising" pulls up about 50 links, as does "publishing". Pleasingly fast response. Interesting tracking feature: The first time you click to request a phone number for a specific agency, Agency Central requires you to enter your name and title.

ANALYTIC RECRUITING (US)

http://www.analyticrecruiting.com

This recruiter specializes in jobs that require analytical and quantitative skills. Dozens of middle and upper-middle level jobs in marketing, operations, finance, manufacturing, planning and systems. Marketing analysts and  database marketers are particularly in demand. Based in New York City, Analytic Recruiting has over two decades of experience.

(August 2003)

BRAINHUNTER.COM (Canada and US)

http://www.brainhunter.com/

180 jobs available at this Canadian 'Web-Based Placement Firm,' including 22 found by searching on "marketing." Free registration required to apply for jobs. English and French languages. Store up to three different resumes and cover letters to direct towards different types of jobs.

(September 2000, revised August 2003)

BRAINSTALENT.COM (Atlantic Canada)

http://www.brainstalent.com/index.htm
General recruitment agency has a number of sales, marketing and advertising jobs on offer. Career Pager notifies you about new listings by email. BrainsTalent is a member of the Robertson Surrette Group, an organization of five human resources companies serving Atlantic Canada for over a quarter century. Learn more at http://www.robertsonsurrettegroup.com/

BRISTOL ASSOCIATES (US)

http://www.bristolassoc.com

Founded in Los Angeles in 1967, Bristol places candidates in the fields of direct marketing, gaming, hospitality, tourism, health care, food industries and assisted living. The firm prides itself on the long tenure of its consultants and their industry-specific expertise. Upper-middle and upper-level management positions are the primary focus. Direct marketing candidates should contact Lee Candiotti at 310-670-0525 (phone), 310-670-4075 (fax) or lkc@bristolassoc.com.

BRYAN & LOUIS RESEARCH (US)

http://www.creativemag.com/exhibitors/company.cfm?companyid=418&start=A&end=B&categoryid=88&f=c&listingtype=1

Expert recruiters serving the display industry. Bryan & Louis fills middle- and senior positions in sales, management, merchandising, design and production. Their deep technical knowledge of the P-O-P industry helps make good matches between company and candidate. Call President Robert Terlizzi at 440-442-8744 or send a fax 440-442-8745. No website, but the link above gives more information about the firm.

CARPENTER ASSOCIATES (US)

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Based in Lake Forest, Ill., the small firm of Judi Carpenter and Joe LaFramboise serves the direct marketing industry. Employers and candidates may contact Ms. Carpenter at 847-295-0028 (phone), 847-295-0034 (fax) or judicarpenter@msn.com.

CRANDALL ASSOCIATES (US)

http://www.crandallassociates.com

Look past this site's discomfiting red-and-blue color scheme. These experienced direct response recruiters are savvy. Register your profile and receive Crandall's current direct marketing and telesales salary guide free. Jobs are predominantly at the manager level and located in the Northeast. Crandall's interview and resume advice goes above the ordinary. Resumes, for example, need not be just one page if you have good reason to go longer. More generally, "The best time to get to know a recruiter is when you don't need one." Crandall has been doing business from New York City for over three decades.

(August 2003)

CREATIVE CAREER MANAGEMENT INC. (Atlanta and US)

http://creativecareer.com/

"Recruiters and agents for communication arts professionals." CCMI builds on founder George Watson's 20 years of experience as a manager in marketing communications. It's looking to fill such positions as account executive, design director and creative director. Have a friend who needs a job? Refer them and earn $250 if they get hired.

(September 2003)

DIRECT MAIL JOBS (US)

http://www.directmailjobs.com/

This Hartford, CT recruiter fills positions in the direct mail industry. Supervisors, managers and reps are sought for lettershop, printing, data processing and client services jobs.

(March 2004)

EXECUTIVE SEARCH INTERNATIONAL (Worldwide)

http://www.esihbc.com/

This small firm has been recruiting for companies in the consumer packaged goods industry since 1990. Click the Openings button from the home page to see sample jobs. Typical placements are for directors of marketing, brand managers, product managers, account managers and sales reps.

(December 2001, revised September 2003)

EXECUTIVE SEARCH NETWORK (US)

http://www.executivesearchnetwork.com/index.html

Over a decade of experience placing executives in direct response marketing and sales promotional advertising. Most jobs on offer are at the manager or director level, with a VP slot or two. Ad agency jobs abound. See the current openings. ESN also advertises its roster of freelancers ready to work on marketing projects. 

(August 2003)

FRISTOE & CARLETON ADVERTISING RECRUITERS (Midwest and South US)

http://www.adjob.com/jo_listings.php

Based in Hudson, Ohio, F & C has been recruiting advertising and marketing professionals since 1981. Fristoe's open searches cluster around middle-rank positions like account executives, copywriters, media buyers, designers and PR directors. FAQ page advises, "If you have owned your own company, list your title as 'Principal' rather the 'President/CEO'. The latter sends a 'high price' message. The same goes for Ph.D. Include this information on the education section, but omit it from the end of your name."

(June 2001, revised September 2003)

GARDNER ASSOCIATES (US)

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This New York City boutique has been recruiting publishing, marketing and merchandising professionals since 1965. Typical placements include salespeople, designers, managers and VPs. Call Elsa Ross at 212-689-1133, fax 212-689-4893, or email gardnrxl@earthlink.net.

(December 2003)

HAYSWORKS (UK, Europe and Worldwide)

http://www.haysworks.com/content/channels/marketing/index.jsp

Search hundreds of media and marketing jobs at this large European recruiting firm. 40,000 jobs in all. Handsome site has the usual amenities, such as resume posting, email job alerts, and forwarding listings to friends. Career advice includes how to respond to inappropriate questions on job interviews. You might say, "I try not to get into personal issues during interviews." Alternately, you might ignore the question in favor of addressing the concern behind the question, saying, "I think what you are asking is...." This lets you guide the interview back to safe ground.

(August 2002, revised August 2003)

INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES (Tokyo and Japan)

http://www.icpa.com/

Based in San Francisco and Tokyo, ICPA recruits in sales, marketing, consumer goods and other fields for employers in Japan. We found over 150 jobs at all levels of seniority. Many listings are in Japanese, but a significant number are in English. Over ten years in the field.

KEN MALEK ASSOCIATES (US)

http://www.kenmalek.com/

Ken Malek endured his baptism of fire at Gimbel Brothers, where as VP of Organization Development he directed the outplacement of 4,000 employees when the venerable retailer folded in 1986. He established KMA in the following year, and specializes in direct response and ecommerce placements. Strongest in the East Coast, with offices in Hartford, Philadelphia and Tampa, KMA concentrates on candidates with 3-10 years' experience. Good tip: "Instead of meeting whoever your contacts suggest, pick someone you want to meet and find a contact who can introduce you. This is 'targeted networking.'"

(August 2003, revised December 2003)

LUDWIG & ASSOCIATES (US)

http://www.ludwig-recruit.com/

Founded in 1996, Ludwig is a boutique that recruits sales and marketing talent for consumer packaged goods companies. Mid-level jobs predominate. Ludwig's sample list of open positions gives insight into current salary levels.

(June 2001, revised August 2004)

MADISON EXECUTIVE SEARCH (US)

http://www.directexec.com

This boutique firm in Ridgefield, Conn. recruits in the direct marketing and catalog industries. Strongest in the Northeastern US region. Middle- and VP-level positions predominate. Professional website has a homey touch. Click on the small boxed M to see a large picture of the principals' daughter, Madison, aged six months.

(November 2003)

MANAGEMENT RECRUITERS - THE BOSTON GROUP (US)

http://www.pointandpost.com/jobs/search.asp?dn=www.mri-boston.com

This large Massachusetts-based recruiting firm is seeking to fill a number of jobs all over the US. Several recruiters specialize in the fields of advertising, marketing, PR, publishing, new media, sales and other media-related positions. Search to see which jobs are available, or contact the recruiters serving your field through MRI's directory at http://www.mri-boston.com/industry/index.htm.

MANGIERI/SOLUTIONS (US)

http://www.mangierisolutions.com/Default.htm

Direct marketing recruiters since 1994, with additional assignments in accounting and finance. Analysts and database marketers will do well here. Middle management positions predominate, with a scattering of VP and C-level openings. Based in Sandy Hook, Conn.

(August 2003)

MARKETPRO (Atlanta and US)

http://www.marketproinc.com/index.html

Marketing recruiters with strong Atlanta base. Website lists about two dozen jobs as of July 2003, concentrated in product and account management. Register for email notification about new openings. Has thousands of candidates in their database.

(August 2003)

THE MERIDIAN CONSULTANCY GROUP (United Kingdom)

http://www.meridian-recruit.com/

This London recruiter has served the publishing and media industries since 1994. Plenty of sales and marketing management positions on offer. Online applications accepted.

(May 2004)

NEIL MASON EXECUTIVE SEARCH (US)

http://www.neilmason.com

Based in Charlotte, NC, Neil Mason has been recruiting in direct marketing since 1990. Catalogs, lists, computer services and upper management are a specialty. Mason and his three research specialists promise both sides will get personal attention from the firm. "Anyone can find warm bodies. We find and place talent. We spend the time to get to know a candidate, get to know you, and this is what separates us from other recruiters."

(November 2003)

ON TARGET RECRUITING (US)

http://www.ontargetrecruiting.com/

This Richardson, Tex. firm applies the experience of President Tim Gaffney, a veteran of the consumer packaged goods industry. Website lists a number of product and brand management jobs, with some director-level as well. Good people to know if you're in packaged goods.

(August 2003)

PRINTJOBS.COM (US, Canada and Worldwide)

http://www.printjobs.com/

See jobs for pressroom operators, supervisors and managers at this recruiting website sponsored by Newhouse Associates. Candidates are invited to submit free profiles that detail their experience with printing and graphics. Newhouse, based in Bowmansville, NY, has nearly two decades of experience in the field.

(September 2003)

RECRUITERLINK (US and Worldwide)

http://www.recruiterlink.com/

Hundreds of profiles of executive recruiters with contact information. Search by location, field served and salary range. Intended for corporate hiring managers but also great for jobseekers. Free to access. To jump right to the heavy hitters, the statistics page lists the top 25 US search firms and the top 20 global firms at http://www.hunt-scanlon.com/archivestats.htm

(January 2003, revised September 2003)

RECRUIT MEDIA (UK)

http://www.recruitmedia.co.uk/
Jobs in editorial, new media, publishing and information management. Mid-level positions predominate.

(September 2002, revised August 2003)

THE RESOURCE GROUP (US)

http://www.eresourcegrp.com

Founded by Ralph Peragine in 1989, this Key Largo, Fla. firm recruits in the direct marketing, catalog and Internet industries. Manager-level placements predominate, with some C-level and VP-level. The Resource Group aims to present clients with candidates they wouldn't get through other channels. They place no ads, but instead tap their database of 35,000 contacts to get qualified referrals. Most candidates they present have not been actively on the market. Candidates are exposed to one opportunity only, so clients don't compete with each other. In return, clients are asked to use The Resource Group exclusively for their searches.

(November 2003)

RL ZAPIN ASSOCIATES (US)

http://www.rlzapinassociates.com

Roni Zapin launched this boutique recruiting firm in New York City in 2001, specializing in placing professionals in quantitative positions. You may contact the firm at 212-297-6248 (phone) or resumes@rlzapinassociates.com.

(November 2003, revised July 2007)

ROZ GOLDFARB ASSOCIATES (US and Worldwide)

http://www.rga-joblink.com/rga/?page=joblistings

"This New York City firm believes in "civilized headhunting." Current posts include several dozen jobs in design, new media, advertising, brand management and production. Openings cluster in the manager, supervisor and director level.

(September 1997, revised December 2003)

SKLAR & ASSOCIATES (US)

http://www.sklarsearch.com/static/mainmenu.html

Patricia Sklar and Lynn Gillow recruit nationwide for media buyers, planners, directors, network negotiators and sales reps from their Chicago base. Sklar's new Hispanic division addresses the burgeoning Latino market. To see a sample of active searches, go to http://jobsearch.monster.com/jobsearch.asp?co=xsklarx
(December 2003)

SMITH HANLEY ASSOCIATES (US and Worldwide)

http://www.smithhanley.com

This sizable recruiting firm, with several offices in the US, dates from 1980. Jobs in marketing research are a special focus. A few clicks bring you to a searchable jobs database with hundreds of open positions. Junior and middle-level jobs predominate.

(November 2003)

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