KAPS News, Feb 9th

Welcome to the February 9th, 2009 edition of the KAPS Newsletter.

In this issue:
*KAPS Ski/Snowboarding Trip – RSVP now!
*February Kappy Hour Photos
*Job Opening: Global Business Development Officer in Korean
Media/Film Industry

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KAPS SKI/SNOWBOARDING TRIP – RSVP NOW!

Bummed about being back at work? Need a good excuse to avoid another weekend at home?

Ready for a snow-filled adventure?

Then come out to the 2009 KAPS Ski & Snowboarding Trip!

This year’s trip will be from Friday, February 27th through Sunday, March 1st. We will be staying at a lovely cabin in South Lake Tahoe and spending the day at the beautiful Kirkwood Resort.

Price is $65 which covers food and lodging for the weekend. Paid KAPS members will receive a $10 discount. KAPS will also be providing discount lift tickets ($55 per person).
Space is limited, so reserve your space immediately by contacting KAPS Social Chair Jinuk Shin at jinuk@kaps.org. Please provide the following information:

Name
Whether or not you need a lift ticket
Whether or not you will be bringing your own equipment
Whether or not you can drive to Tahoe (we will be organizing carpools

This promises to be a spectacular trip, so make sure you make it out!

FEBRUARY KAPPY HOUR PHOTOS

It was great to see many old and new faces at the February Kappy Hour last Thursday, February 5th at John Colins Lounge. To see photos from the event, please visit http://kaps.org/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=3748

JOB OPENING: GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER IN KOREA MEDIA/FILM INDUSTRY

CJ is the leader in the media and Film industry in South Korea, and the experiences and networks gained through this position will be greatly valuable and recognized in the media and overall business strategy industry. Additionally you will have the opportunity to be involved in this entertainment business on a global basis.

Company : CJ E&M (Entertainment & Media)

Job Description

Executive Level Position
Global Business Development Officer to the CEO
Global Corporate Strategic planning
Close communications with CEOs of Global Media and Film industries
Maintain a solid network with global entertainment and media entities

Qualification

Must be bi-lingual in Korean/English (with English at a native level
Background in finance or consulting over 10 years
Must be highly knowledgeable in the overall business realm (more specifically in the Media and Film industry highly preferred)
Excellent communication, negotiation, and business etiquette skills
Must be highly interested in the E&M business
MBA degree preferred
Ability to travel overseas frequently

Work location : Seoul, Korea

Salary : Negotiable

Recruiting Process

1st part : Resume
2nd part : 1st interview (tentatively on Feb. 20th in NY or LA)
3rd part : 2nd interview (tentatively on Mar. 20th in Seoul, Korea)
Available to start: between April to May of 2009

※ The selected applicants will be informed by a phone-call for the interview.

Apply by Feb 15th 2009
Only e-mail will be accepted : jaeyoung@cj.net