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Media and Broadcasting Executive Search Firms
Filcro Media Staffing is one of the principal broadcasting executive search firms devoted to the specialized recruitment interests of the broadcasting industry. Since 1985 the firm has served the evolution of convergence as media broadcasters developed sophisticated products and delivery systems to maintain and expand their markets.
The firm's practice facilitates the identification of media and broadcasting executives in business, creative and technical environments inherent to the diverse domestic and international media communities the firm services.
As a retained media and broadcasting executive search firm, Filcro Media Staffing functions throughout the entire United States, Europe, Asia and South America with primary offices located in New York City. The firm recruits and identifies broadcasting and media executives within numerous media disciplines on varied platforms for assignments in a multitude of domestic and international media markets.
The diverse global media and broadcasting interests represented by the firm can be reviewed within documented search ecologies listed as case histories. These case histories will facilitate insight into the business, technical and creative recruitment acumen of Filcro Media Staffing with regard to tactical and strategic identification on various management levels.
Filcro Media Staffing's clients enjoy functional, cost, modality and efficacy advantages based on the firm's methodologies, reputation and experience within the broadcasting industry. New clients reviewing documents pertaining to recruitment methodologies, efficacy, search ecology reporting, comparative costing and the firm's specialized recruitment practice environments will observe a clear dedication and focus specific to broadcasting and related ancillary media.
Media and broadcasting executive search firms are in a highly specialized space. The firm repots to hiring executives, governments, executive search committees and human resource professionals who require a clear focus and dedication to the media and broadcasting industries.
Queries pertaining to executive search initiation, firm availability, methodologies, modality, case histories and the efficacy of Filcro Media Staffing's identification capabilities are always welcome.
On behalf of all of us at Filcro Media Staffing thank you for visiting with us.
Filcro Media Staffing,
Inc.
A Media and Broadcasting
Executive Search Firm
Broadcasting executive search skill set designations for clients and candidates
Filcro Media Staffing
offers a detailed and experienced understanding of each business, technical
and creative function relevant to the broadcasting industry.
We encourage new clients to browse through each practice group corresponding to their current identification needs. These areas can be viewed as single or combined skill set groups essential to various levels of autonomy and functionality in the broadcasting industry.
Clients wishing to observe the modality of our recruitment methodologies can also view corresponding case histories to confirm efficacy.
For “C” level searches a compilation of appropriate search groups are utilized based on the structure of the client company and the required tactical and strategic responsibilities of the desired executive. We encourage clients to pose questions pertaining to our practice areas when garnering an understanding of the firm’s broadcasting recruitment acumen.
A firm’s culture, reporting matrixes, business goals and markets are factors utilized in concert with hard and soft skill assessment during identification, recruitment, screening and attraction.
Regional and National Broadcast Advertising Sales
Filcro Media Staffing provides national and regional identification of Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors, and Managers of advertising sales. Our searches are conducted in every major media market in the United States to include category, geographic and media platform specific searches. Through our New York City offices we have the capacity to install a complete national, regional or local ad sales force and their required sales support service structure anywhere in the United States. Traditional broadcasting advertising sales, place based, direct response and interactive online digital environments are supported.
When identifying one key sales executive or an entire national sales force our firm utilizes proven methodologies when recruiting advertising sales executives. A well honed "Harvard Profile" combined with over twenty years of broadcasting industry recruitment acumen assures proper and timely identification. Hard and soft skill sets are analyzed on inherent and environmental levels to determine future capacity. Cultural, strategic, tactical and reporting matrixes are all taken into consideration from the onset of each search.
Filcro Media Staffing offers a SEIT reporting system to national clients. This exclusive tool allows our clients to intimately participate in the search process regardless of geographic location. Our search ecology reporting methodologies are simple to use, yet sophisticated and highly effective when following the progress of each search. Deliverables are provided at the convenience and cadence of each client through simple access to the internet. A President of Network sales can view each sourced candidate in real-time with simple access to the Internet.
At Filcro Media Staffing we start with a complete understanding of your current markets - local, regional national or international. A Network’s penetration, SUBS, DMA's, category specific verticals, geographic development, change management and desired best practices are examples of areas reviewed to determine goals that will be accomplished by the identification of the new sales executive. We relate current budget to an "ideal" and identify the sales executive(s) with the proper management skills, clients, agency contacts and industry experience to facilitate the growth of your budget(s).
When confidential change is of primary consideration to facilitate a positive impact on an entire local, regional or national sales force, Filcro Media Staffing provides the media knowledge and search experience required. Developing and mentoring sales staff, sales training, ad sales services integration, new business development, technology considerations, budget development, traffic, inventory, cross-platform and interactive online integration, direct response, EDI, sales planning, research, programming and affiliate issues are all taken into consideration, when relevant, to identify the proper executive.
When Filcro Media Staffing identifies an advertising sales executive, they are uniquely qualified. We enhance revenue and impact positive changes from a tactical and strategic perspective by utilizing recruitment methodologies that are specific to the broadcasting industry.
Network, Cable, Satellite, Online and Interactive local, regional and national broadcast advertising sales executives are identified by this recruitment group. To browse through a broadcasting advertising sales executive search case history, please utilize this link.
Technologies - Broadcast
Operations & Engineering Management
Media and Broadcast Distribution,
Facilities, Engineering and Emerging Technologies.
Filcro Media Staffing identifies broadcasting technology executives with broad strategic, organizational, change management, distribution, production and maintenance responsibilities.
BOE, BOC, NOC, ENG, OD, MPEG(x), Multi-Plex, INFOSEC, HITS, NDC, RF, HD, D-Radio (IBOC), fiber, robotic, interactive tech 1-2-3, ISP/Telco/Telecom Network Integration and all VoCM, VoP, RTP, VOFR, ATM, VTOA are some of the areas we have recruited within.
All terrestrial, cable, satellite and digital platforms are supported for identification.
With the growing influence of IT facilitating the efficacy of convergence; telecommunications and broadcasting interests are moving together and experiencing similar benefits from implementing change management. Filcro Media Staffing as a broadcasting executive search firm understands technology and technology people from a tactical and strategic perspective. Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents and CXO level executives are identified with the appropriate experience, acumen and skills. Our commitment to "best practices" in this group and our ability to identify executives when "change management" is essential in sophisticated technology environments, is proven. example 1 - example 2
Filcro Media Staffing maintains up to date information from organizations like SONY, Panasonic, GE, Harris, Scientific Atlanta, Lucent, Cisco, RCA, TRW, Pioneer, Philips, Motorola / GI and others to establish our own internal guidelines for hard skill sets, for each technical search. When we identify a CEO, Senior Vice President of Network Broadcast Operations or a Director of Network Distribution and New Technology for a Multi-Plex, or single network, Filcro Media Staffing assures that that individual's skills and business capabilities are everything they should be now and going forward.
Every search in this practice group is conducted by an Officer in Charge of Search (OIC) with a minimum of 15 years of technical recruitment experience who is also a former Satellite, MSO or Network executive with extensive industry knowledge related to a client’s needs. Theoretical and practical knowledge of current and future MSO / Network distribution, fiber, digital, SAT and RF technologies facilitates rapid identification of talented technical employees in every media market in the United States or OCUNUS. Our firm stay up to date with legislative and technical FCC mandates for HD and spectrum license allocations including wireless for private/public applications and emerging BPL technology. COMSEC and INFOSEC searches are assigned to the appropriate search executive based on the nature of the organization.
From initial build-out to recovery to operations and accommodating technological growth, Filcro Media Staffing is the most comprehensive broadcasting and media executive search firm CONUS or OCONUS.
Human Resources
Filcro Media Staffing identifies human resource professionals from and for union, non-union and hybrid environments within the broadcasting, media and related technology industries. Our understanding of the human resource function and the unique issues surrounding identification and retention are a great asset within this practice group. The firm’s knowledge of the specific skills and experience required to formulate, implement or change human resource practices in business, creative and technical environments is enhanced by our cultural and industrial understanding of specific broadcast organizations and the media industry as a whole. Vice Presidents, Directors & Managers are identified in this search group.
Human resource recruitment is provided throughout the entire United States from our New York City offices.
When our firm participates in HR searches relevant to Change Management, Best Practices, Diversity Initiatives and or Succession Planning our O&D charting of targeted corporate environments is extremely effective. example
Human Resource Hard Skill Sets Recruitment
Most broadcast, media and communication facilities including their executive offices require special design, build out, maintenance, and security considerations.
Filcro Media Staffing has extensive knowledge and experience staffing the senior most real estate and facilities executives and their respective reporting line in charge of corporate global real estate, facilities, operations and maintenance.
From lease management and the negotiation of real estate holdings to corporate purchasing and the divestiture of real estate assets, our firm offers a unique and valuable perspective that allows us to identify exceptionally capable media real estate executives anywhere in the United States or OCUNUS with the proper industry experience. example
EDI & Traffic
Sales, Sales Planning and Traffic could be considered the central nervous system of any broadcast network. Filcro Media Staffing identifies EDI & Traffic personnel in every media market in the United States. Our identification capabilities facilitate EDI & Traffic goals from a technical, strategic and tactical perspective.
Filcro Media Staffing identifies EDI & Traffic employees in a multitude of broadcasting environments that utilize diverse systems and software. We assure that Sales, Sales Planning, Programming, Inventory and Traffic work in synergy internally and externally by identifying the proper executive to facilitate these goals.
Few networks have exactly identical EDI & Traffic systems in place. Filcro Media Staffing's comprehension of Traffic & EDI and the key dependent departments that they interact with, make the firm ideally suited to perform these searches. Filcro Media Staffing capacity to review facilities, personnel, hardware and software to assure proper identification is a clear advantage to any broadcaster during the search process. example 1 - example 2
Program Practices, Standards & Practices and Closed Captioning
Filcro Media Staffing has had the privilege of working with some of the most talented program practices executives in the broadcasting industry. Identifying editors, closed captioning and exceptional junior editorial personnel in this area has been very satisfying for everyone here at Filcro. Our firm has been honored to watch those who are true wordsmiths flourish under the guidance of noted mentors.
Our recruitment experience for Major Broadcasting and Cable TV Networks has been within every discipline associated with the assimilation, editorial review, dissemination and promotion of this environment.
With new mandates from the FCC and increased revenue opportunities from digital TV, library repackaging, educational programming, PSA’s, reality / live programming and international marketing of domestic product, this is an extremely dynamic environment that offers strategic positioning and synergies on many levels.
Searches are conducted for MSO, Cable, Broadcast Network, Satellite and Digital broadcasters.
Accounting, Audit, Finance and Investor Relations
There are a multitude of reporting and overview functions we staff within this recruitment group. Every competent CXO recognizes the positive ramifications of superior accounting and financial practices by competent personnel .
At Filcro Media Staffing we identify key accounting, finance, audit, treasury, M&A and investor relations executives from within and without of the broadcasting, motion picture, production, public accounting, audit, technology and media communities.
Our firm's global understanding and recruitment experience within the media and broadcasting industries facilitates the proper identification of the soft and hard skills that are essential requirements for senior financial executives. The unique group of financial skill sets required for a CXO or line management are diligently reviewed during the recruitment phase to identify key tactical and strategic attributes obtained through broadcasting exposure on business, technical and creative levels.
As diverse as “Production Cost Accounting” is from “Corporate Treasury” there are numerous other unique accounting and financial practices outside of FASB and GAAP that are essential to planning, monitoring, auditing and reporting in our industry.
Given the diverse financial structures and reporting matrixes of every broadcasting company, financial searches are extremely interesting to conduct and we welcome the unique challenges associated with each firm’s culture, business model and strategic financial initiatives. example
Marketing
Filcro Media Staffing’s recruitment practices are devoted to the media and broadcasting industry. This core specialization greatly enhances an organization’s capacity to identify executives with acumen directly related to marketing functions on multiple media and broadcast platforms.
Diverse broadcast synergies driving successful marketing and promotions require executives with unusual resourcefulness that understand nuance when driving sales, affiliate, programming or a multitude of areas inherent to our industry.
At Filcro Media Staffing we understand related Network - broadband, MSO, radio, print, music, multimedia, direct response, affiliate, satellite and advertising issues and we use this knowledge to our client’s advantage.
Broadcasters seeking the enhancement or development of additional revenue streams from their core or ancillary businesses will appreciate the understanding the firm brings forward during the identification, recruitment and attraction of exceptionally talented marketing executives. example
Public Relations - Corporate Communications
Public Relations and Corporate Communication searches are conducted on a multitude of levels.
The firm has staffed talented writers, heads of corporate philanthropy and even shareholder relation executives. Each client’s corporate and public relations function is different contingent upon the size and centralization of these functions. Every culture has distinct needs and the compilation of Filcro Media Staffing’s recruitment experience in the broadcasting industry is a clear benefit and advantage to those utilizing the firm.
The effective conveyance of corporate, financial, entertainment and philanthropic information to the public, shareholders, clients, industry or government entities are all functions and skill sets with related media and broadcasting experience we identify and attract.
Affiliate Sales, Affiliate Marketing and Affiliate Relations
The affiliate market is exceptionally competitive and the dynamics of every network’s affiliate relationships are constantly changing. Identifying the proper people to represent and promote your network to the industry's key decision makers is essential to any organizations distribution and balance sheet. Affiliate sales, affiliate relations and affiliate marketing executives are recruited within this group with strong tactical and strategic capabilities.
At Filcro Media Staffing we draw upon our broadcasting executive search experience in multiple environments (MSO, Network, Cable & Sat) to attract talented affiliate sales, marketing and affiliate relations executives who have the capacity to professionally convey your message and enhance your relationship at the same time. Filcro Media Staffing was established in 1985 and since then we are still one of the few broadcasting executive search firms that can arrange rapid and confidential client-candidate “affiliate” introductions anywhere in the United States.
Affiliate relations, affiliate sales and affiliate marketing personnel on the Manager, Director and various Vice Presidential levels are identified within this group. Network, Affiliate, Cable, MSO and Satellite firms are all O&D charted to assure rapid identification of “non-apparent” affiliate executives to assure that each client has an opportunity to meet with the most talented and successful affiliate executives “in or out” of the job market. example
Broadband, Wireless, Digital Distribution, HD Integration and Technology Development
Filcro Media Staffing facilitates initial (build-out) development, integration, new revenue stream establishment and FCC mandated compliance. This environment is for those seeking proven executives from within traditional and digital media environments.
Our ability to keep pace with technology, FCC mandates, spectrum allocation and legislative initiatives enables Filcro Media Staffing to play a vital role now and in the future to those who choose to successfully implement "convergence". Intelligent technology executives formulate many new delivery ideas but turning those ideas into a viable reality requires new skill sets or change management at times. Filcro Media Staffing's understanding of media technology is another benefit and advantage enjoyed by all our clients utilizing our executive search capabilities in all our practice groups. From CXO to Chief Engineer our firm is capable of discerning the proper experience and skills to manage people and systems with regard to current and future broadcasting technologies. example
Programming
Programming executives are identified nationally and internationally in this group with the proper acquisition, development, planning, production, co-production, scheduling, operations and budgeting acumen to attract the most desirable demographic for you, your advertisers and affiliates.
Filcro Media Staffing identifies, recruits, qualifies and attracts programming executives with the talent and proven experience required to facilitate every creative, operational, business and technical function within a layered or lean programming environment.
From single to multiplex networks for regional, national or global distribution we recruit and relocate programming executives within every media market in the United States and overseas.
From News to Sports / Reality to Long Form / Business to Cultural Programming, Filcro Media Staffing identifies programming executives to facilitate programming goals taking into consideration the uniqueness of each genre and Network. example
Sales Planning and Sales Revenue Management
Filcro Media Staffing identifies Senior Sales Planners, Sales Planning Directors and Vice Presidents with the proper experience to enhance planning, revenue management and sales reporting functions. We understand the hard analytic and soft people skills required to be successful.
The success of planning is determined by their unique ability to assimilate and disseminate data in such a way that your sales executives, agencies and clients can establish the true value of your inventory.
Traditional succession planning in the industry focused on Sales Planning to Account Executive progression and we now are migrating to establishing senior operational management roles for the specific purpose of supervising sales support staff, sales planners and their associated sales technology and reporting. This role adds stability and continuity to the way information is assimilated and disseminated providing a more productive sales environment for everyone. Each executive recruited is identified and screened from a technical, tactical and strategic perspective to assure any proposed succession planning is successful. example
Research - Ratings, Marketing, Programming, Affiliate and Marketing
All research to include, rating analysis, Nielsen Data, MSO - SUB (subscriber) usage assimilation and advertising research is identified by this group. Category and industry specific research executives for sales, planning and buying are staffed for broadcasters, programmers, syndicators, advertising agencies and consumer product companies. Category specific automobile, beverage, leisure, sports, entertainment, direct response (DR) and service sectors are all O&D charted. We provide developers and disseminators of media product with rapid identification of experienced professionals in all of the above research environments.
For data assimilation on a technical level please refer to our Technology Group.
On-Air Promotion
Fortunes are spent developing and acquiring programming and all too often a primary or desirable demographic still remains elusive. At Filcro Media Staffing we view On-Air Promotion as informative, enticing, exciting, stimulating and cutting edge eye and ear candy. Winning at PROMAX is only half the battle.
Talented, Directors, Editors and Vice Presidents of On Air Promotion are all identified here. At Filcro Media Staffing we understand the OAP function and how important it is to drive new viewers through traditional and nontraditional synergistic cost effective broadcast methodologies. On and off air promotions are included within this recruitment environment and reels are maintained for all our clients to enjoy during the search process. Every search conducted in OAP is enhanced by Filcro Media Staffing’s understanding of the technical, business and creative acumen required in every broadcast function associated with OAP. example
Broadcasting Legal and Business Affairs
Filcro Media Staffing recruits within the entire legal and business affairs function. Legal staff is identified in royalty, licensing, litigation, regulatory / SEC / government / FCC / legislative, real estate, copyright, compliance, co-pro, programming acquisition, corporate housekeeping and M&A disciplines. Searches are conducted by a skilled recruiter who is also an attorney functioning as Officer in Charge of Search (OIC) with extensive media industry recruitment experience. Based on our understanding of business, technical and creative functions inherent to the media and entertainment industries we are uniquely capable of functioning in this capacity.
Filcro Legal Staffing offers our clients services not offered by any other executive search firm. Our capacity to synergistically staff the entire business affairs function is quite literal and firms utilizing this search group are offered and receive unparalleled service. Law firms and broadcasters are serviced in this group.
Production and Development
Filcro Media Staffing identifies Directors of Production, Executive Producers and Vice Presidents in Charge of Programming, Production, Development and Operations.
We staff Children's Programming, News, Sports, Comedy, Animation, Merchandising, Music, Reality, Educational and Broadband production and development environments. We also staff Public Radio, Public TV and Corporate production. Our recruitment experience and contacts within various production communities in New York, California, Canada, Chicago, Washington DC and even Hawaii, allow us to function with the same ease throughout the entire United States and overseas.
Developing programming when the proper executives are in place is financially and creatively rewarding. With ancillary revenue streams and multi platform distribution to include On-Demand, broadband and satellite playing an even greater role towards the bottom line in broadcast TV, we know how to find and attract talented production and development executives with the experience to facilitate programming, production and development goals. Our clients enjoy a collaborative environment dedicated to the search process where business, technical and creative considerations are always maintained.
At Filcro Media Staffing we understand the essential business skills, contacts and creative acumen required to facilitate viable product delivery at a major or regional network. With co-pro deals, international distribution, affiliate relations and cross platform usage playing an ever-increasing role, today's development executive must be exceptionally well rounded to "enhance" the business and creative process by developing and producing in a fiscally responsible manner. example 1; example 2
On & Off Air - Post Production
Our many years of broadcasting recruitment experience has taught us that more coffee and sandwich plates are allocated to this area than any other. Filcro Media Staffing understands the capabilities of equipment and the ramifications of matching the right management and editors to your equipment, genre and culture.
Technology and techniques change rapidly in post and numerous generations of linear and nonlinear equipment stand side by side in some shops. Changes in software, HD and collateral usage of materials for off-air applications like broadband put ever-increasing demands on your employees, equipment and software.
Our understanding of business, creative and technical issues surrounding post-production enhances Filcro Media Staffing’s identification capabilities.
E-Commerce / Broadband / Wireless - Business, Technical and Creative Development
Broadband, wireless, set-top and digital implementation of entertainment and information based product lines are facilitated in this group for multiple delivery platforms through executive identification.
Covered are all Print, Video, Voice, Info / Data / On Demand (OD) for consumer and B to B distribution.
Digital multi-channel convergence and development of terrestrial and local distribution all require distinct skills for each part of the creative, development, business and distribution process.
Filcro Media Staffing identifies, recruits and attracts executives from entertainment and media based industries who facilitate “digital business” goals as they develop and organization tactically and strategically.
Government Services Group
- Sensitive and Hardened Site
Human Asset Identification
(HAIR)
Filcro Media Staffing provides executive search services for government, research and supporting private environments with sensitive and or hardened site designations. Our core practice of broadcasting executive search and associated technologies facilities identification for those with advanced technology needs outside of traditional broadcast environments. This search group is distinct from our broadcast business, technical and creative environments. Asset project management is offered CONUS and OCONUS.
This group identifies the senior most executives in charge of individual U.S. State operations and Federal centers to include facilities for all Voice, Video, Data and Intel management.
Government, military, research, academic and authorized United States interests can be supported throughout the United States and OCONUS in secure and compartmented environments developed to assure confidential identification.
This search group is limited to U.S. Government entities and their associated approved suppliers of goods and services. FCC EAS rules and regulations and enhancements to the national level of EAS infrastructure are supported as well. Private industry COMSEC / INFOSEC should proceed to our Technology Group.
Searches are assigned to
the appropriate search group based on the nature of the organization. If
you are a current HAIR client please use this
link to HAIR requiring your user
name and pass-code, thank you.
Broadcasting and Media Executive Search - Service Offered
Filcro Media Staffing is a retainer based broadcasting executive search firm providing specialized identification of broadcasting, advertising and media executives within a multitude of domestic and international markets across a variety of media platforms.
Detailed information pertaining to the firm’s specialized executive search practices, search methodologies, recruitment efficacy, management consulting and business terms and conditions, can be reviewed by utilizing the appropriate links designated on this page.
Modality - Filcro Media Staffing’s Search Methodologies
The firm conducts an “orchestrated” search process that has proven modality and efficacy. The firm’s focus and acumen are noted within specific case histories relevant to business, technical and creative identification. The firm’s practice permits established means to be honed at any point during universe compilation, identification or tiering. Each search ecology is transparent and collaborative with reporting functions that are unique to the level of tactical and strategic weighting of each assignment.
Our focus is our client’s goals. Filcro Media Staffing’s reporting process facilitates clear definition and verification during every phase of recruitment, identification and assessment. Each variable becomes a catalyst capable of improving the search process. Clients hiring senior level executives enjoy transparent tiering of candidates through our proprietary SEIT system
Specialized Media Search Groups and Disciplines
The “Recruitment Practices” page contains detailed information pertaining to the specialized search practice areas within Filcro Media Staffing. Business, technical and creative recruitment disciplines are discussed in detail allowing clients to garner a comprehensive understanding of the firm’s approach to the identification of specific hard skill sets and experience in each media and broadcasting practice group. C level executives, Vice Presidents, Directors and Managers are all identified, recruited, attracted, qualified, verified, hired and retained by utilizing broad and granular knowledge based on experience that is within context of the specific industry and the function itself.
Reporting, Deliverables and Logistics - (SEIT)
Filcro Media Staffing combines traditional and proprietary search tools to enhance the identification process by increasing access to real-time information. The result is a simple and highly effective information tool called SEIT.
Clients conducting searches above US $200k have complimentary access to our proprietary SEIT system, pronounced “see it”. SEIT stands for search ecology information technology. We are the only executive search firm to offer SEIT. Clients retaining the firm for “multiple” searches receive a SEIT site for all searches with base salaries above $175k. Clients retaining the firm for single searches below $200k will receive deliverables, logistics and reporting through standardized practices in the executive search industry.
Case Histories
Filcro Media Staffing provides a number of selected “Case Histories” for clients to understanding the firm’s methodologies within context of specific searches. The firm’s reasoning during the executive search process is an important factor in examining Filcro Media Staffing’s modality.
We encourage new clients to read an appropriate case history or group of case histories relevant to their current identification needs.
Management Consulting
Options
Domestic and International
Filcro Media Staffing offers selected case histories to exhibit the firm’s recruitment experience across specific lines of business unique to the broadcasting industry.
Recruitment efficacy and modality are documented for clients to review within context of single or combined skill sets.
Our objective is to provide transparency through search ecologies that exhibit our modality as we determine an executive’s current and future capacity to function tactically and strategically.
Filcro Media Staffing - Executive Search Methodologies
Filcro Media Staffing’s specialized media search methodologies have been facilitating successful broadcasting executive search assignments, since 1985. Our practice is devoted to the needs of a diverse broadcasting industry. We facilitate an orchestrated and compliant search process that offers superior efficacy by utilizing proprietary methodologies developed to facilitate the business goals of media broadcasters. The firm’s broadcasting acumen, focus and capacity to discern nuance offers unique advantages to a complex broadcasting community.
Our search practices permit established means to be honed at any point during universe compilation, identification and tiering. Each client’s search ecology is transparent and collaborative. Through our noted SEIT reporting system we allow each client to effortlessly collaborate with each Officer in Charge (OIC) to assure that definitions established to facilitate goals are maintained through the entire search process. Deliverables are available 24/7 electronically regardless of geographics.
Establishing Goals
Working in collaboration with our clients at the onset of a search we analyze needs and establish goals to determine required experience and skill sets that are at times exclusive to the broadcasting industry. We concurrently focus on "traditional" organizational relationships, reporting matrixes, succession planning, change management, budgets, corporate goals and culture as we identify the required experience along with the proper tactical and strategic characteristics to bring forward the appropriate executive. Essential to this phase is our capacity to make complete assessments of all organizational implications from a broadcasting perspective that relate to the client’s immediate and long-term business goals in business, technical and creative environments.
Once immediate and long-term business goals have been established collaboratively, we prepare a unique document that outlines the responsibilities, experience and skills required of the "ideal executive". This document outlines the scope of work the firm will perform during and after the recruitment, identification, assessment, verification and attraction process. The information we require to initiate a search can be obtained from a single hiring executive, an executive search committee or human resource professional. The firm will function as a catalyst to obtain consensus when required, by distinguishing essential skills, compensation structures and experience that will bring forward the proper candidates based on multiple market variables.
Search Initiation
The compiled search documents and insight garnered by interaction with human resources, the hiring executive(s), reporting staff or executive search committee are utilized to channel our broadcasting industry acumen and broadcasting recruitment experience to our client’s greatest advantage as we establish a proper search universe. Once the search universe evolves we tier recruited candidates based on means that have been established to conduct appraisals.
As we proceed with the appraisals of those recruited we distinguish the most qualified by reestablishing tiering based on their strengths to raise the recruitment standards of the “ideal” executive. The search universe of 1st, 2nd and 3rd tiered executives, logistics, collateral materials, assessments and executive justification statements are known collectively as a "search ecology". Each search ecology is transparent and available in real-time to our clients 24/7 through our SEIT system.
Identification
Recruited candidates on the 1st and at times 2nd tier are thoroughly interviewed, evaluated and profiled on a multitude of levels to determine their qualifications within context of our client’s needs. Hard, soft, tactical and strategic skill assessments are facilitated by established profiles, scenario work and proprietary methodologies with proven efficacy to garner additional insight into the functional experience and capacity of each executive. Detailed profiles and justification statements are presented pertaining to each candidate's business capabilities as well as any relevant strategic and tactical experience for our clients to review.
Verification
Once an "ideal group” or "ideal individual” has been identified we proceed with meticulous verification of work history, compensation structures, education, achievements and business relationships from many different perspectives. We verify or disqualify mentoring and tactical/strategic acumen internally and externally to an organization. All candidate information is available on each client’s SEIT site as the work is proceeding enabling a client to be involved in nuance as the “ideals” become more apparent.
Logistics, Information and Deliverables. SEIT
Filcro Media Staffing’s SEIT system combines traditional and proprietary "search reporting tools" to enhance the identification process by increasing access to real-time 24-7 information. The result is a very simple, highly effective and sophisticated tool called SEIT. All our clients conducting senior level executive searches have access to our proprietary SEIT system, pronounced “see it”. SEIT is an acronym for Search Ecology Information Technology.
The entire search ecology and associated documentation including: resumes, candidate profiles, letters of reference, verifications, scheduling of logistics and logistical coordination of interviews, travel and client meetings are facilitated by Filcro Media Staffing's SEIT system. When reporting to a single CXO, HR executive or an entire executive search committee SEIT provides information flow and verification to everyone involved. With such positive and immediate transparency the search process is dictated by the client’s needs and cadence.
We believe the search process should be as collaborative as a client requires. SEIT functioning in real-time is available anywhere in the world with simple access to the Internet. A client in Los Angeles, Washington DC, Japan or New York City can participate or monitor any search ecology regardless of travel plans, access to traditional documentation or the geographic location of the search itself.
Client Assessment
As a client evaluates tiered candidate we constantly verify that the recruitment process is facilitating the identification of a client's "ideal" and the honing of criterion is encouraged at every phase of the search. The written profiles and statements compiled are intended to enhance the process so areas of concern and positive attributes can be addressed during the proper phase of assessment.
Acceptance
The firm will confirm mutual interest, verify compensation, set relocation dates, vendor commitments and outline contractual initiation if requested. We will assist in establishing a formal offer of employment or functioning as a liaison with corporate counsel or human resources during the final phases of acceptance or negotiations.
Acclimation
Once an executive is in place our firm remains involved in the acclimation phase, if invited. This process includes professional and personal specifics that are intended to assure that the executive is happy, performing well and committed to their professional obligations.
Case Histories
To review the search process
in a more detailed manner, we suggest that clients view specific
case histories relevant to their recruitment needs.
Professional Fees
Identification, Recruitment,
Attraction and Assessment
Retained executive searches are conducted on a contractual basis and the fee is determined by the first year's cash remuneration.
All professional fees are billed in (30) thirty-day increments. Total professional fees at Filcro Media Staffing range from 25% to 27% for domestic broadcasting and media clients based on the nature of the search.
International recruitment fees range from 28% to 33% based on the logistics required during recruitment, identification and assessment.
Should Filcro Media Staffing be retained as an internal member of a client company’s ESC, fees range from 33% to 40% based on the strategic role required prior, during and or after identification.
Management Consulting Options
Filcro Media Staffing will also function with or as part of an acquiring concern, executive search committee, funding entity or as an adjunct to an organizations own internal resources.
As some firms prefer our expertise prior to committing to any number of new hires or initiatives, we help formulate strategic plans by taking current and future assets internal and external to an organization into consideration.
Expenses
Expenses such as candidate and FMS transportation and lodging during applicable searches are the responsibility of the client company and are deemed a search expense. The client company will be billed monthly for client pre-authorized expenses. Filcro Media Staffing does not charge flat or fixed search expenses for domestic searches as we have a history of conducting “expense free” assignments. Please discuss examples of expense free searches with your Officer in Charge of Search, (OIC).
Identification
When the new executive is identified all professional fees received to date are applied to a final bill. Any remaining pre-authorized expenses, if any, are also billed at completion and due upon receipt.
Filcro Media Staffing’s clients enjoy enhanced services and competitive pricing based on the firm's specialization within the broadcasting, media and entertainment industries. To compare Filcro Media Staffing’s terms and conditions to that of other search firms please view our comparative cost chart and case history files.
Guarantee
Filcro Media Staffing’s recruitment and identification efforts are contractually guaranteed.
If an identified “senior executive” should leave an assignment during the first year of employment due to a lack of performance, Filcro Media Staffing will identify another similarly compensated executive, minus any professional fees.
To clarify or expand on any information on this page:
Contact
Tony Filson
President
Filcro Media Staffing
521 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10175
212-599-0909 ext. 215
Fax 212-599-1023
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within context of retaining the firm.
If you wish to submit your resume or media materials to Filcro Media Staffing, please read the statements below to fully understand how we assimilate and react to submissions.
Submission Policy & Modes
Resumes should be submitted within a chronological format and include salary history and geographic preferences on the resume or cover letter. Only one resume submission is required to apply for multiple searches. List all searches of interest or discussed in your cover letter. Cover letters should be brief. We welcome all material submissions if they provide the information requested in this paragraph. Resumes should be submitted in DOC, TXT, PDF or RTF "PC" formats . Our preference is Microsoft Word by e-mail. MAC documents can not be read by our OCR server. Resumes must designate a specific “current search” in the subject line or a specific “skill set” in the subject line. Please view our skill set lists by visiting our practices page to see which skill set(s) at the top of the page best designate your broadcasting or media experience if you are not sure. Blank subject line e-mails are treated as spam and deleted.
Resumes without salary history, dates of employment and geographic preferences cannot be processed. Due to virus scanning and spam considerations, resumes containing viruses are deleted, not repaired. Based on the high volume of submissions, received by the firm, please do not call to confirm receipt of resumes. Unsolicited resume link.
If you have had three (3) jobs or more, within the past seven (7) years, please indicate briefly your reason for leaving each position.
Only recruited, screened, tiered, invited candidates are provided a "user name" and "password" for our senior media $500,000+ executive search environment. Unsolicited calls will garner no results for access. However, we accept all submissions and any person appropriate for any retained search will be contacted to determine their interest and qualifications. If you have reached this page in error and have the appropriate codes please click here to re-enter your OIC user name and password. Thank you.
How We Assimilate Resumes
Resumes appropriate for current and future search assignments are guided to the proper research associate or the addressed executive. Contact with our firm subsequent to resume submission, can only be initiated by our firm.
Filcro Media Staffing can not respond to every submission, unsolicited or otherwise. The firm reserves the right to utilize any resume in the establishment of a current or potential search universe and to reject any submission without notification.
Return receipt e-mail is your only mode of confirmation. Due to the high volume of submissions please do not call to confirm receipt of resumes.
How We Function
Filcro Media Staffing functions as a retained executive search firm. It is a conflict of interest to search for employment or provided representation on behalf of candidates. Skill assessments are provided to retained client companies within context of a specific search assignment. Filcro Media Staffing is retained to identify, recruit, screen and attract executives who can facilitate media business interests and goals within context of a formalized search assignment.
Media Materials - Reels, Scripts, Treatments, Interactive
Bibles, treatments and scripts can not be accepted unless requested. Demo reels and associated materials for producers, development executives, editors, on air promo, art directors, web development and interactive personnel can be submitted on VHS, BETA, MINI-DV tape formats, DVD, CD-R/W or ZIP drives. All items must be labeled on jacket, disk or shell with name and phone number. These items are not returnable and become part of our recruitment and identification library for a period of two (2) years. Tape stock after two (2) years is demagnetized and donated to film & video learning institutions.
The securing of appropriate registration, trademark and intellectual property rights are the sole responsibility of the party submitting materials to our firm, solicited or otherwise. Filcro Media Staffing assumes no liability for any materials submitted and assumes no responsibility for the return of same.
FedEx, Certified Mail, UPS or return receipt e-mail are the only modes of receipt confirmation. Please do not call to confirm receipt of materials.
Filcro Media Staffing
521 Fifth Avenue Avenue
New York, NY 10175
Filcro Media Staffing has been providing specialized recruitment services since 1985. The firm is a New York State Corporation with primary offices in New York City conducting searches within major media markets in the United States, Europe, Asia and South America. Our mission is to facilitate our client's goals by identifying exceptionally skilled human assets with broadcasting, advertising and media industry experience.
Specialized Executive Search
Filcro Media Staffing is a retainer based executive search firm specializing in broadcasting, entertainment, communications and media executive search. We provide recruitment services in every business, technical and creative environment within our respective practice groups.
Our Clients
Filcro Media Staffing provides recruitment services to major TV networks, radio networks, cable TV networks, regional networks, advertising agencies, satellite networks, MSO's, broadband providers, telecommunications companies, place based networks, public broadcasters, government entities, ISP's, digital content providers and distributors, motion picture studios, multinational media and entertainment conglomerates, music distributors/publishers, CLEC's, print publishers and major domestic and international non-media based corporations enhancing or initiating their own internal media resources.
Where We Function
Searches are conducted in every major media market in the United States and expatriate assignments for our international clients.
Our searches take place with the same effectiveness in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Florida, Michigan, Boston, Iowa, Minnesota, San Francisco, Washington,DC or Japan. Our experience relocating and transitioning executives and their families from one media market to another provides a mature understanding of the delicate process required to comfortably accommodate candidates and clients during the search, identification, commitment and acclimation process.
Media Management
Tony Filson is the founding President of Filcro Media Staffing and is based in New York City. Formally of Westinghouse Broadcasting Microwave Distribution Systems Sales he possesses over twenty years of technical, business and creative broadcast recruitment experience.
As Officer in Charge (OIC) of key assignments Mr. Filson assigns senior recruitment and research efforts to the appropriate practice environment within the firm. Mr. Filson is also on the board of directors of associated companies and provides consulting services to non-media entities formulating their own in-house advertising, broadcasting and media services. Mr. Filson is the CEO of Filcro Personnel, Inc. which is the parent company of Filcro Media Staffing.
Research
Research is conducted utilizing an extensive array of industry, business and technical resources that facilitate the confidential and expeditious completion of each assignment. With over 67,000 corporate and individual profiles maintained, Filcro Media Staffing's executive profile database is one of the most extensive single sources of information pertaining to media executives in the world. Creative, business and technical professionals are profiled and referenced along with corporate organizational and development (O&D) charting to properly assess potential succession planning and change management issues to provide proper guidance through the search process to our clients.
Access
Filcro Media Staffing is located within walking distance of the most highly concentrated grouping of media executives and media companies in the world.
Our geographic advantage
combined with our reputation, efficacy, visibility and known presence within
the broadcasting, advertising and media industries facilitates unique access
to talent. Media executives and media corporations find it convenient to
communicate and interact with us in New York from anywhere in the world
while we conduct searches and visit with our clients throughout the entire
United States and OCONUS.
The following companies and clients are a few of the firms within walking distance of our Fifth Avenue offices. We are located in the heart of the media and entertainment district in New York City. Interviews, transportation and material delivery are exceptionally convenient for all our clients and candidates.
A&E Networks, ABC, AMC, BBC America, BET, BMG, Bloomberg, CBS, CNBC, CNN, Cinemax, Clear Channel, Comedy Central, Court TV, Discovery, Disney, ESPN, FOX, Food Network, Galavision, HBO, Hearst Entertainment, King World, Lifetime, MSG, MSNBC, MTV, NBC, New Line Cinema, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, Pearson, Reuters, SONY, Sci-Fi, Showtime, Spanish Broadcasting, Sundance, Time Warner, VH1, VIACOM, WNET, WNYC, WNYE, WNYW, WPIX, WPXN, WWOR, Westwood, Worldvision
Filcro Media Staffing
521 Fifth Avenue
New York. NY 10175
NW Corner 43rd & Fifth - 18th Floor Reception
Tel (212) 599-0909
Fax (212) 599-1023
General E-mail Box: Mail
Web: ExecutiveSearch.TV
Subways to Grand Central:
4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - S
Bus Lines: 5th, 6th, Madison
Avenue and 42nd Street Lines Best - M4,M3,M2
Current search geographics
United States
California - CA
Colorado - CO
Connecticut - CT
Florida - FL
Georgia - GA
Illinois - IL
Iowa - IA
Maryland - MD
Massachusetts - MA
Michigan - MI
Minnesota - MN
Nevada - NV
New Jersey - NJ
New York - NY
Texas - TX
Washington - WA
Washington, D.C. - WDC
U.S. Virgin Islands
St. Thomas - ST
United Kingdom
England - London - ENL
Latin America
Brazil - BZ
Mexico - MX
Chile - CH
Asia
Japan - JA
Europe
Czech Republic - Prague
- CRP
Russia - Moscow - RUM
Turkey - Istanbul - TUI
Caribbean
Bermuda - BM
Aruba - AB
Welcome to Filcro Media Staffing’s frequently asked questions (FAQ) page. Below, we have tried to answer the most common questions client companies and candidates might have when visiting our web site for the first time. If you find that your question is not answered on this page, please e-mail us using this link - Thank you.
How can I submit a resume?
Preferably, resumes should be e-mailed in PC - Microsoft Word format to a link associated with a specific position. Unsolicited resumes can be submitted in accordance with our Resume Policy.
Do I need to submit more then one resume?
No. Each resume is placed in our database and can be identified for all current and future searches if submitted in accordance with our Resume Policy. Submitting a new or changed resume will overwrite the old one.
Will Filcro Media Staffing look for a job for me, or provide career counseling?
Filcro Media does not search for employment for candidates or provide career counseling. Providing such services would be a conflict of interest and contradictory to our charter.
We are a retained executive search firm and function exclusively on behalf of our client companies and their corporate interests.
All persons seeking employment are encouraged to submit their resumes in accordance with our resume policy.
How can our firm obtain more information about retaining Filcro Media Staffing to conduct a search?
Brief terms and conditions including commercial obligations pertaining to retaining the firm are available on the Retention Page. Specifics can be confidentially discussed by contacting Mr. Tony Filson at 212-599-0909 Ext.215
The modality and efficacy of our methodologies within each practice group can be explored by following the corresponding links in this sentence
Where are Filcro Media Staffing’s executive offices located and how do I contact the firm?
Filcro Media Staffing - 521 Fifth Avenue - New York, NY 10175
Phone 212-599-0909 - Fax 212-599-1023 - General E-mail Box
Does Filcro Media Staffing recruit executives for contractual assignments ?
Yes. Filcro Media Staffing provides executives for contractual projects within each of our recruitment groups. This service is for retained clients of the firm and the Government groups that provide contractual employees in the Continental United States and OCONUS. Some services are reserved for the Government Groups such as HAIR.
How do we obtain access to Filcro Media “Blue Book” information sites?
Candidates: Only recruited, identified, screened, tiered and invited “Blue Book Candidates” are supplied with a “password” and “user name”. Please note that Filcro Media Staffing accepts all properly submitted materials unsolicited or otherwise.
Client Companies: If you are a “Blue Book Client” and require your “user name” and “password” please contact your OIC directly or their secretary. Blue Book Clients may also obtain their access codes on page (1) one of subsection "security" in all Filcro Media Staffing Blue Books supplied at the inception of retaining our firm. Government clients only should utilize the secure sign-in environment provided at ( http://www.executivesearch.tv/html/hair.html ).
Why do firms conduct “Blue Book” or “Confidential” searches?
SEIT is an easy to use, proprietary and collaborative search ecology reporting tool
Filcro Media Staffing combines traditional and proprietary search tools to enhance our reporting process and access to information. The result is a simple and highly effective tool called SEIT. To learn more about SEIT, please go to our: SEIT information page
Once a firm utilizes SEIT, there is an immediate sense of control and attachment to the search process that must be utilized to appreciate. We are the only search firm in the United States to offer SEIT. Clients generally choose to limit confidential SEIT access to key HR, Search Committee Members or Hiring Managers.
What is the formal business status of Filcro Media Staffing?
The firm is a wholly owned division of Filcro Personnel, Inc.
Filcro Personnel Inc. is a privately held, New York State corporation founded in 1985 with primary offices located at 521 Fifth Avenue in New York City.
The firm offers specialized
recruitment services to the media industries within domestic and international
markets. Project and management consulting services are also offered contingent
upon the status of each client.
CBS Cares
Few broadcasters have devoted more resources to philanthropic endeavors than CBS.
Recently, CBS Cares, consisting of distinctive broadcast PSA’s with CBS Stars and a groundbreaking related website (www.cbscares.tv) was recognized with the very prestigious Paul G. Rogers Leadership Award.
CBS Cares is a highly successful collaboration between various areas at CBS – Entertainment, News, Sports, Program Practices, Promotions and Digital Media. The project is led by a gifted Senior Vice- President of Program Practices at CBS, Matthew Margo.
CBS is to be commended for being a true pioneer as it uniquely explores and expands on health and social issues that are of vital importance to everyone. The incisive discourse offered is also sensitive to those who often leave a physicians office with more questions than answers.
Subjects covered on the website are:
The CBS Cares website and PSA’s are a prime example of how CBS serves the public interest by perceptive and compassionate understanding of the human condition. To Leslie Moonves, Chairman and CEO of CBS, we sincerely offer our highest regard and appreciation for CBS’s leadership and invaluable contribution to our community through “CBS Cares.”
The Louis Carr Internship Foundation
The Louis Carr Internship Foundation (LCIF) is designed to promote diversity and provide opportunities for multicultural individuals to make their mark within the communications industry.
Minority college students gain hands-on experience at top media and broadcasting companies as they benefit from the dedicated mentoring of industry leaders.
Mr. Carr has devoted great personal resources to this successful endeavor and under his tutelage the Louis Carr Internship Foundation has enriched our industry and our nation by facilitating the growth and development of our country’s most valuable resource.
As the President of Network sales at BET, Mr. Carr is a respected mentor and visionary. His outstanding achievements as a broadcast professional and senior executive officer are true testaments to his devotion to our industry and the community it serves.
We urge every broadcast professional to learn more about the Louis Carr Internship Foundation.
PRO BONO
Providing media management consulting and high-quality broadcasting executive search services to those media non-profits who are unable to pay is critically important to our community. That is why Filcro Media Staffing participates in identifying executives for nonprofit organizations that serve the public interest by serving the disadvantaged."
We are dedicated to using our resources to help the poor and disadvantaged among us by reviewing requests that we provide pro bono assistance in deserving cases.
Although we are always extremely busy in representing paying clients and in managing professional obligations, our commitment to pro bono service is unequivocal.
To request a formal review for pro bono assistance please forward your request to:
Tony Filson
President
Filcro
Media Staffing
521 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10175
re: pro bono review
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