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The International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising globally, with over 60 years of dedication to excellence, education, and advocacy. IFA’s mission is to protect, enhance, and promote franchising through focused efforts in government relations, public relations, and educational initiatives. Its members include franchise companies across more than 120 business categories, individual franchise owners, and companies that provide support in areas such as marketing, law, and business development. IFA strives to maintain the highest industry standards and supports a vibrant community of franchise professionals.

Franchise Update Media has its finger on the pulse of franchising with unrivalled audience intelligence and market driven data. No media company understands the franchise landscape deeper than Franchise Update Media.

Role Description

The Director of Creative & Brand Strategy for Franchise Update Media is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the overall creative vision of the company across all platforms — including live events, magazines, digital media, marketing campaigns, and the corporate website. This leader ensures that every visual touchpoint reflects a cohesive brand story that engages audiences, drives value for clients, and amplifies the company’s presence in the marketplace.

As both a strategic thinker and hands-on creative, the Director will guide the brand’s evolution while rolling up their sleeves to deliver exceptional visual and experiential design. Working within a small, high-performing team, this role requires a balance of big-picture brand leadership and daily oversight of creative execution across multiple media types.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction and visual identity for all brand assets, including events, magazines, websites, digital content, email marketing, video, sales collateral, and promotional campaigns.
• Partner closely with leadership to define brand strategy, creative priorities, and long-term visual direction across all lines of business.
• Develop and maintain consistent brand standards and creative guidelines, ensuring cohesion across print, digital, experiential, and video media.
• Oversee the visual experience of major events — from stage design and signage to environmental branding and keynote presentation support.
• Collaborate with editorial, marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure creative alignment and high-impact storytelling across every channel.
• Manage production of multiple magazines and related publications, overseeing layout, photography, and print delivery schedules.
• Hire, mentor, and develop a small team of designers and creative specialists, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and innovation.
• Manage relationships with external creative vendors, freelancers, and agencies to deliver best-in-class assets on time and on brand.
• Oversee the creative and production budgets, balancing strategic investment with hands-on project management to meet timelines and goals.
• Proactively identify opportunities to evolve the company’s creative approach, visual storytelling methods, and brand differentiation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive creative experience, including at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing brand, design, and creative strategy.
• Proven record of developing impactful creative campaigns across digital, print, and live event experiences.
• Expert knowledge of brand development, art direction, and multi-channel design principles.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating mastery in visual storytelling and integrated brand execution.
• Experience leading small, multi-skilled teams in fast-paced, hands-on environments.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with project management and collaboration tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate creative concepts into business-impactful narratives.

This is a full-time, hybrid role located in Washington, D.C.

Salary: 110k to 140k DOE

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.

ProSidian Seeks a Administrative Support IV - Operations headquartered near CONUS - Washington, DC (Remote) to support requirements for Energy & Environmental Management Industry (Nuclear | Oil & Gas | Power & Utilities | Distribution Engineering) Sector Clients.

This CONUS - Washington, DC (Remote) | Junior Consultant - Full-Time position currently best aligns with the Administrative Support Labor Category. Ideal candidates exhibit the ability to visualize, analyze, and convert data and experiences to meet performance challenges while confidently engaging in productive \"Jugaad\" and dialogue targeting mission success. ProSidian Team Members work to provide Energy Industry (Oil & Gas / Power & Utilities) Sector related Management And Operations Consulting Solutions for Nuclear Industry Advisory and Assistance (A&A) Services Support (Support to Fuel Cycle Campaigns) Services on behalf of The US Department of Energy (DOE-ID).

Administrative Support IV - Operations (NOA051) Candidates shall work to support requirements for (Operations Services) and Provides administrative support to technical and management level personnel. Includes, but is not limited to, project administration, planning and coordination, documentation and briefing support, general office support, secretarial support, human resource support.

Examples of General Responsibilities

• Coordinates and plans project / office administration and support.
• Provides general office support, documentation support, project administration, administrative and secretarial support, and human resource support.
• Supports project financial tracking and reporting requirements including project control and account resolution
• Performs other administrative and support functions as assigned.

Administrative Level IV Candidates shall have relevant Energy & Environmental Management Industry (Nuclear | Oil & Gas | Power & Utilities | Distribution Engineering) Sector Experience particularly with background, experience, and credentials to perform Nuclear Industry Advisory and Assistance (A&A) Services Support (Support to Fuel Cycle Campaigns) for Engineering Services on behalf of clients such as U.S. Dept. Of Energy Idaho Operations Office - Nuclear Energy's (NE) Office of Fuel Cycle Technologies supplemented by a High School or Equivalent Education and 10 Yrs. - 12 Yrs. Experience.

Teamwork ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader Leadership ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives Business Acumen understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people Communication ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing Motivation persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions Agility ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams Judgment exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications Organization ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

Business Tools understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary. Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors Curiosity the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together Humility exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis. Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife. Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given. Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees. Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis. Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials. ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program. Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support. Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only. Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

As the Sales Manager, you will:

Always provide the highest levels of customer service to internal partners and external clients.

Respond in a quick, timely, and professional manner to all internal partners and external customers and deliver clear and concise communiqu that is representative of Concord Hospitality via all avenues of communication.

Demonstrate excellent time management, self-motivation and proactive planning, and endeavor to be organizationally savvy with a keen focus on detail.

Satisfactorily maintain existing assigned accounts/segments and work diligently to develop new business for hotel.

Effectively and efficiently monitor and manage all aspects of the pre-event, event, and post-event details: Track, detail, and communicate the particulars of each assigned event and group -- including but not limited to -- room blocks, meeting space, special concessions, group history and other reports, cut-off and other key dates, contract clauses, group resumes, event orders and BEO's, billing details, and other integral aspects of groups and events.

Be willing and able to attend customer functions as needed.

Work with internal and external partners to accurately forecast group rooms and F & B revenues, as well as understand the conditions and strategies that will maximize released space and rooms and impact hotel revenues.

Gain knowledge of hotel's food and beverage products, pricing, and presentation, and learn about the hotel's function space, audio visual, and any other details related to event success.

Consistently attain sales activity goals and individual revenue goals including -- but not limited to -- proactive and reactive calls, tours and appointments required for this position, as outlined by Concord, your RVPSM, and your supervisor.

Learn and use digital sales systems and conceptual sales processes (i.e. Delphi, CI/TY, PMS, sales call process, etc.) and understand the hotel's sales strategies (i.e. Marketing Plan, rates, budgeted goals, etc.). Implement these tools and resources to accomplish individual and team goals and efficiently complete job duties.

Prepared for and participate in all necessary internal meetings, conference calls, reporting, planning, training, and other communications required for this position.

Endeavor to work in a unified and collaborative way -- one that fosters teamwork -- and embody an entrepreneurial spirit that enables one to make the best possible decisions for hotel and achieve the team's overall goals.

Own your career development and be an advocate for training and job opportunities that will allow you to continue to hone and develop your talents, skills, creativity, and personal and professional growth.

Carry out any reasonable requests made by Management and seek to comply with company's policies and procedures.

Benefits of Working for Concord Hospitality

We offer competitive wages. Full-time associates are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical/dental/vision plans, life insurance, ST/LT disability options, 401K options, tuition assistance, discounted room rates at Concord managed hotels, plus training & development and career advancement opportunities.

Why Concord?

Concord Hospitality invests in its associates by providing training and development at all levels, from interns to executive leaders. Our \"Associate First\" culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Our associates are what our company is built on, and we are proud to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We value work life balance, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations in every market we exist. Concord is built on 5 cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN! Our associates say it best with our national company cheer heard throughout North America ---

\"We Are Concord!\" We support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a \"Great Place to Work for All.\"

As a Power Platform Developer and Knowledge Management Analyst, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable and intuitive solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform leveraging SharePoint and other data sources.

Roles and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand business requirements and design effective Power Platform solutions
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand business processes to develop modular, scalable and reusable Power Automate flows.
• Develop Power Apps and Portals (now called Power Pages) using the Power Platform, incorporating intuitive user interfaces and responsive designs.
• Customize app functionalities by creating data models, integrating external data sources, and implementing complex business logic, leveraging Dataverse, AI Builder, CoPilot, Microsoft Syntax, Power Automate, Fabric and PowerBI.
• Implement user authentication and access control mechanisms to ensure data security and privacy. Extend Zero Trust Data Protection with Microsoft Purview and while enabling Data Sharing with Viva.
• Weave Power Platform actions into traditional M365 (Email, Teams, SharePoint) user experiences.
• Collaborate with solution architects, UX designers, and backend developers to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve issues, ensuring the reliability and usability of Power Platform solutions.
• Provide technical guidance, support, and training to end-users, promoting adoption and effective utilization of Power Platform solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest features and best practices in Power Apps development, continuously enhancing your skills and knowledge.
• Collaborate with project managers and participate in project planning, estimation, and resource allocation activities.
• Document technical specifications, user guides, and deployment instructions for Power Platform applications.
• Maintain and transform legacy SharePoint applications.

This position requires the ability to obtain an active Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Required skills & experience:

• Bachelors degree. (Relevant certifications and equivalent work experience will also be considered.)
• Agile experience required.
• Experiential familiarity developing solutions with at least two of the following is required and with more than two is a plus:
  • AI Builder
  • CoPilot Virtual Agents
  • Microsoft Fabric
  • PowerBI
  • Power Pages
  • Power Apps
  • Power Automate
  • Dataverse
• Experience with developing or maintaining SharePoint Apps required;
• Experience with DEVSECOPS CI/CD Pipelines such as Gitlab, Github, Atlassian and Azure DevOps (ADO).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to work five days a week on-site at the Washington Navy Yard (WNY) with core hours between 9AM and 2PM. (Compressed work schedules are available).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET or higher clearance.

Preferred experience:

• Pre-existing SECRET or higher clearance obtained via a T5 background check.
• Experience converting SharePoint Framework (SPFx) to Dataverse / Power Platform Native is a plus and SharePoint UI Path to Power Pages a plus.
• Connecting Azure PaaS Services to Power Platform Services as companion services via a Service Gateway (e.g. connecting Data Factory to Dataverse) is a plus
• Experience integrating SharePoint, GraphAPI and Dataverse with Microsoft Purview and Viva Topics is a plus.
• Experience connecting Defender to Azure and Power Platform services a plus.
• Experience connecting a Dataverse or GraphAPI accessible Azure resources to a Databricks Restful API service a plus.
• Experience with both Atlassian Bamboo and Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Strong proficiency in building Power Apps solutions using the Power Apps platform, including data modeling, formulas, expressions, and controls.
• Solid understanding of user interface design principles and responsive design concepts.
• Experience integrating Power Apps with various data sources and services, such as SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, C#, or SQL, enabling customization and extension of Power Apps solutions.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality results within established timelines.
• Proven ability to lead development projects and mentor junior developers.
• Microsoft certifications in Power Platform (e.g., Power Apps Developer, Power Platform Developer) are a plus.

CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We've continually refined, transformed, and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

Matterport is leading the digital transformation of the built world. Our groundbreaking spatial computing platform turns buildings into data making every space more valuable and accessible. Millions of buildings in more than 170 countries have been transformed into immersive Matterport digital twins to improve every part of the building lifecycle from planning, construction, and operations to documentation, appraisal, and marketing.

As an Inside Sales Account Executive at Matterport, you will be part of a fast-growing, high-velocity sales organization responsible for helping customers across industries digitize their buildings, streamline operations, and unlock measurable business value through Matterport's leading 3D digital twin platform.

You will run a full-cycle sales motionprospecting, discovery, demos, pricing, negotiation, and closingin a high-activity environment where speed, precision, and strong communication are critical. You'll speak daily with customers in industries such as Architecture, Engineering & Construction, Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Industrial/Manufacturing, Retail, Hospitality, and Insurance/Restoration.

This is a role for someone who is competitive, coachable, energetic, and skilled at turning conversations into revenue. You'll work closely with Sales Enablement and your Regional Director to master Matterport's sales frameworks, sharpen your outbound skills, deliver strong discovery, and run efficient, consultative sales cycles. As one of the first hires in our expanding Inside Sales organization, you'll help shape the culture, standards, and execution rhythms of a team built to scale. Your mission: create pipeline, convert conversations, close business, and help customers experience the impact of digitizing the built world - fast.

This role is on-site five days a week in Arlington, VA.

• Run a full cycle inside sales process, including prospecting, discovery, demos, pricing, negotiation, and closing.
• Generate your own pipeline, using outbound calls, emails, sequences, and follow-up to reach decision-makers.
• Drive new customer acquisition through a mix of inbound follow-up and outbound prospecting.
• Manage a fast-paced pipeline, balancing new opportunities daily while keeping active deals moving efficiently.
• Conduct high-quality discovery calls, uncovering customer pain points, workflows, and use cases that demonstrate the value of Matterport's platform.
• Deliver polished product demonstrations that map customer needs to Matterport's capabilities and ROI drivers.
• Follow structured sales frameworks to deliver clear, disciplined, high-impact conversations.
• Collaborate with your Regional Director and Sales Enablement for coaching, call reviews, skill development, and rapid improvement.
• Maintain CRM accuracy - updating activities, opportunities, next steps, and forecasting data with precision.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, Support) to deliver exceptional customer experience and accelerate deals.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly revenue targets while maintaining high activity and strong conversion rates.
• Represent Matterport with professionalism, continuously reinforcing our values and delivering customer-first engagement.

• 2+ years of B2B sales experience, ideally in inside sales, SaaS, or a high-velocity sales environment.
• Demonstrated success in roles requiring high outbound activity, pipeline generation, and consistent quota attainment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills - confident on the phone, on Teams/Zoom, and in demos.
• Experience running short sales cycles, balancing multiple deals, and driving urgency with clarity.
• Highly coachable with a strong desire to improve quickly and master modern sales skills.
• Strong organizational discipline - accurate forecasting, CRM management, and time prioritization.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited, not for profit, in-person college or university.
• A track record of commitment to prior employers.
• Operates with high degree of integrity.
• Some travel to deepen customer relationships and execute a high-touch sales strategy.

• Experience selling SaaS or technology solutions to AEC, Facilities Management, CRE, Industrial/Manufacturing, Insurance/Restoration, Retail, or related industries.
• Proven ability to build pipeline independently through outbound efforts.
• Experience with , Gong, Clari, or similar sales tools.
• Strong storytelling and value articulation skills - able to explain complex ideas simply.
• A high-energy, positive presence that contributes to a competitive, supportive team environment.
• Passion for learning and mastering new technologies and sales frameworks.
• Comfort operating in a fast-changing, high-growth environment.

When you join CoStar Group, you'll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)
• Access to CoStar Group's Culture Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary in office gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

US: We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

Washington, DC, New York, NY or Chicago, IL (Hybrid 3/2)

TLegal Writing Coach

$150,000–$200,000 (DOE)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Legal Writing Coach to join its Professional Development team in Washington, DC.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned attorney who loves the craft of legal writing and wants to focus on mentoring and elevating others.

What You’ll Do:

• Coach associates and lateral hires on legal writing and firm expectations

• Provide 1:1 feedback on briefs, motions, memoranda, and client communications

• Lead writing workshops (in-person and virtual)

• Support onboarding and ongoing attorney development initiatives

• Collaborate with Professional Development leadership to enhance writing programs

Ideal Background:

• JD required

• 7+ years of previous experience practicing as an attorney

• Am Law 200 experience strongly preferred

• Exceptional legal writing and editing skills

• Prior teaching, CLE, or mentorship experience is a plus

This role is perfect for a strong litigator or appellate attorney who wants to pivot into a high-impact mentoring position.