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Senior Director, Finance

Company: Crooked Media

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 25, 2023

Crooked Media is a media network that aims to foster a positive conversation about politics, culture, and global issues, focusing on solutions rather than problems. They have adopted a hybrid work model and are seeking Los Angeles-based candidates or those willing to relocate. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, investor reporting, production accounting, and cash management. Crooked Media values diversity, inclusivity, and employee well-being, offering competitive salaries, benefits, and a positive work environment.

Product Marketing Associate, Monetization (Contract)

Company: Twitch

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jul 28, 2023

Twitch is the world's biggest live streaming service, with a focus on gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. They are looking for a Product Marketing Associate, Monetization to plan and execute the Product Marketing strategy for streamer revenue generating products. The role involves working with internal cross-functional teams to craft go-to-marketing (GTM) strategies for monetization product and campaign launches.

Senior Counsel

Company: Moonbug Entertainment

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 28, 2023

Moonbug Entertainment, a global leader in children's entertainment, is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel for a broad commercial role in Los Angeles. The role involves negotiating and drafting brand partnership and sales deals, ensuring compliance with local and international advertising regulations, and advising on marketing campaigns for popular brands like CoComelon and Blippi. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in media/entertainment, consumer product, or technology companies, with a focus on advertising sales, brand partnerships, and supporting marketing teams. Knowledge of YouTube channels, UK and EU advertising regulations, COPPA, FTC, and FCC regulations is desirable. The role offers a competitive salary of $140-204k, along with comprehensive benefits including health care, retirement plan, life insurance, paid time off, family leave, and wellness resources.

Jr. R&D Firmware Engineer

Company: Puffco

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 26, 2023

Puffco is a company that combines first-hand knowledge of cannabis users' needs with advanced technology and design to create a full-spectrum cannabis experience. They have won numerous industry and technology awards, and their products are adored by consumers and critics alike. Puffco is dedicated to expanding its business culture to build a rich, vital community of users and is looking for innovative forward thinkers to join their team.

Producer - Brand & Entertainment

Company: Movement Strategy

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 26, 2023

Movement Strategy is a full-service social media agency seeking a Producer to support their Creative team. The role involves project development, vendor management, budgeting, scheduling, hiring and managing talent, logistics, creative decision-making, risk management, financial and legal compliance, and post-production support. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of production management experience, strong leadership and management skills, and knowledge of production processes. The agency offers best-in-class benefits, a diverse suite of benefits, and a positive impact and diversity, equity, and inclusion committees.

Performance Test Engineer (Contractor)

Company: Superhuman

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jul 26, 2023

This is a 3-4 month contract position for a Performance Test Engineer at Superhuman. The role involves working closely with the backend team to develop and execute the performance test process. The candidate should have 6+ years of experience in performance test engineering, deep understanding of developing performance testing and running analysis, performance tuning and performance monitoring. The contract is remote and located in the Americas only.

Senior Client Development Manager

Company: DoubleVerify

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 29, 2023

DoubleVerify is a leading software platform for digital media measurement, data, and analytics. They aim to be the definitive source of transparency and data-driven insights into digital advertising. Their technology platform provides advertisers with consistent and unbiased data and analytics. They are seeking a Senior Client Development Manager to maintain, retain, and grow assigned book of digital media publisher accounts.

Senior Counsel

Company: Moonbug Entertainment

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 28, 2023

The text is a job description for a Senior Counsel role at Moonbug Entertainment, an award-winning global entertainment company. The role involves supporting the brand partnership and marketing teams, negotiating and drafting deals, and ensuring compliance with advertising and sponsorship regulations. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $140-204k.

Senior Director, Finance

Company: Crooked Media

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 25, 2023

If you have a high degree of ownership and are driven to excel, you’ll fit right in. That’s it. Our mission and intent is to encourage people from every nation, race/ethnicity, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, and culture to feel respected and valued for their unique contributions to our company.We approach our work courageously, adapt and improve constantly, and celebrate the wins big and small. We hire the best talent, ensure they have the tools and training they need, and set them free. End of mission. And for this role, the starting salary range is $140,000 -$170,000.About UsWe welcome everyone—as an inclusive workplace, we invite all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Once we’re ready to extend an offer, we look at the individual’s years of relevant experience and other compensable factors to determine a competitive offer. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer full-time employees excellent benefits including:Paid healthcare401k match Generous vacation16 weeks of paid parental leaveA discretionary year-end bonusDid we also mention our offices are closed at the end of the year? When we open up a position, we conduct a market analysis to ensure we have the most up-to-date data. We cultivate a culture of creativity and expression at Crooked Media. Each leadership characteristic is part of the annual evaluation process and all are critical to effective leadership to advance our organization:A strong sense of ownership and excitement related to our missionA self-starter and leader who will guide the way of our programming initiativesA strong collaborator, who is eager to create a positive environment to work well with others and bring multiple stakeholders together to accomplish amazing thingsA strategic thinker and doer who maintains a strong balance between creative vision and project management skills, which many times will require one to actively roll up their sleeves to bring great ideas to lifeA facilitator of constructive conversations, who values diverse perspectives and promotes critical thinking to ensure compelling ideas are shared and valued.What You’ll Bring To The Table:7-10 years of progressive Accounting/Finance ExperienceAccounting or Finance Degrees, MBA a nice to have (not a requirement)CPA strongly preferred Must be able to multi-task and work in a collaborative environment.Independent Worker + Independent ThinkerMust live in and around LA Metro Area (when not in pandemic); No relocation will be provided.Proficient in use of MS Office, primarily Excel, Word, and PowerPointStrong Modeling Skills, SQL a plusPay and Perks: At Crooked, we believe in paying employees at or above market rates that are informed by salary surveys and industry benchmarks. In addition, Crooked requires all employees to provide proof of full vaccination and booster to combat the spread of Covid-19. How You’ll Spend Your Time:Budget/ForecastOwnership of Budget including the following: Preparation of Budget Files, including:Partnering with departmental stakeholders to determine annual spendWork with Programming and Development departments on release schedule for upcoming yearEnsure monthly revenue numbers reflect appropriate seasonalityMonthly reporting and results trackingOwnership of Quarterly Forecast process, including updates based on Actuals to DateRequires follow-up with Business Units to revise “to-go” estimatesInvestor/Board Materials PrepPreparation and Distribution of Investor Reporting materials (monthly and quarterly)Assist in the preparation and consolidation of Board materialsRespond to Investor/Board inquiries and information requests on an as needed basisMonthly CloseOwnership of Month-End Close process and review of Monthly Close Pack for submission to investors, including: Management of revenue recognition for distribution dealReview of Talent RevShare statements and monthly sales reconciliationValidation of P&L and Balance Sheet prepared by CountsyReview of Variance Analysis against Budget and ForecastCash Management/TreasuryDevelop and maintain an ongoing annual and 13 week cash forecastEnsure proper controls and training and monitor compliance issuesProduction AccountingWorking with Production Accountant to ensure per show cost estimates are in-line with Budgeted/Forecasted Amounts, and to communicate any material deviations to CFO in a real-time mannerAR/APWorking with Ad-Ops to ensure their delivery and fulfillment tracking accurately reflects revenue to be recognizedLiaising between Ad Op/Accounting to drive prompt, accurate invoicingReview of invoices being issued to ensure they are consistent with tracker, and reflect deliveryExpense- tracking of per podcast (by episode) cost of production and talent feesReview and communication of spend with Finance/Accounting to ensure expenses are recorded in the period they are incurredThis includes coordinating with Production Accountant to ensure those costs are accurately being capturedReview of monthly expense statements for talent rev share calculations in Bill.com to ensure their completeness and accuracySubscriptionMaintain and update working model for short-term and long-term strategic decisionsMaintain reporting around Subscription Contribution, encompassing Subscription Revenue + VSA Service Contract RevenueMerchandiseWorking closely with e-Commerce Manager to provide demand forecasting and cost estimates on new products Communication of cost to ensure pricing achieves targeted marginsTracking of inventory levels, by product, by SKUs Communication of inventory levels to store management in order to identify potential slow-moving inventory and/or potential stockoutsSpecial ProjectsProviding ad hoc analyses to be used in various transactional scenariosManaging the 409A ProcessSupporting COO and CFO on an as-needed basisLeadership Standards:The following characteristics are required of those in leadership positions (Director and above) at Crooked Media.

Senior Manager, Analytical Development

Company: Vividion Therapeutics

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 29, 2023

Vividion is a next generation biotechnology company with a proprietary chemical proteomics platform for proteome-wide footprinting of drug-protein interactions. The company has a matured and productive platform for delivering first-in-class drugs with novel mechanisms of action. The Senior Manager of Analytical Sciences role involves supporting key CMC analytical activities, managing analytical method development, and communicating with CMOs/CROs. The company is growing and offers opportunities for mentorship and career progression.

Senior Workplace Coordinator

Company: Opendoor

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jul 26, 2023

Opendoor is a company that aims to revolutionize the real estate industry by providing a digital, end-to-end customer experience for buying and selling homes. They have a dedicated team working on various initiatives to improve the work environment and customer experience. The Senior Workplace Coordinator role involves creating and executing initiatives to reimagine office space, ensuring high customer satisfaction, and providing excellent customer service.

Senior Product Manager APP - Fear of God Athletics

Company: adidas North America

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 28, 2023

The job description is for a Senior Product Manager at adidas, specifically for the Fear of God Athletics brand in Los Angeles. The role involves influencing and executing the category direction, leading and developing the team, and ensuring product excellence. The candidate should have a strong knowledge of apparel and accessories, as well as experience in product marketing. The company culture emphasizes the Athlete's Mindset, which includes courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity, and respect.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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