Checking out all of the job opportunities this month makes me wish I was graduating in 2011! Alas, I have one more year of school left, so hopefully many of you can take advantage of the plethora of multimedia openings that I have highlighted here. Happy job hunting!
Interactive Producers (3) at USA Today in Tysons, VA
USA TODAY is seeking a creative, technically skilled producer to help conceive, direct and build interactive news graphics and applications that inform and delight our readers. You’ll work with developers, photographers, reporters and editors who are among the nation’s best journalists, taking complex material — data, text, images — and using it to tell a visual, interactive story. Your portfolio should have examples of interactives you’ve built and the technical skills you used — HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, PhotoShop, Illustrator, mapping tools, etc. Ability to be creative in a fast-paced environment is a must, as is the ability to coordinate diverse workgroups, quickly gather information and set and maintain deadlines. Strong writing and editing skills desired. We cover topics from news to finance to sports to entertainment, so we’ll be on the lookout for someone with wide interests who stays current on events in the news.
Interactive Web Designer at Emerging Blue in San Francisco, CA
Looking for a creative professional with experience as a interactive web designer, art director, or creative director.
Ideally looking for designers that understand IA, e-commerce, and merchandising. They will be working with the agency’s Creative Director onsite at the client’s location, and designing homepages, category pages, seasonal pages, etc. for en e-commerce client.
Digital Media Producer at Discovery Communications in Silver Spring, MD
The Digital Media Producer will conceptualize, produce, and deploy compelling content packages onto the International Discovery sites. Content created supports Programming and Marketing priorities, as well as the development of stand-alone Digital properties that drive usage and deliver on revenue targets. A key function in the role is to build strong relationships with both US and INTL Digital teams to facilitate the provisioning of US content. This role closely manages external production companies and agencies in the creation of new and original content. In addition, the Digital Media Producer will have a strong role in managing social media projects serving multiple international markets.
Interactive Content Producer at WETA in Arlington, VA
WETA, Washington, DC’s PBS station, is seeking an Interactive Content Producer to join its dynamic Digital Media team. Responsibilities include collaborating in identifying priorities, opportunities, and benchmarks, and in developing overall strategy and direction for WETAs online initiatives. Researches, writes and produces engaging interactive content to support WETAs broadcast, development and community outreach priorities and objectives. Manages WETAs social media campaigns and daily activities. Must have ability to write/edit and produce interactive content, possess a strong understanding of social media, CMS experience, ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver content within schedule and budget; proven ability and success in managing social media efforts; and in-depth knowledge of social media platforms and communities and analysis of social media metrics. Minimum three years of experience in digital media, information science, web development or related experience. Must include experience with social media.
Mashable is seeking a stellar reporter for its fast-growing San Francisco bureau. Successful candidates will be self-starters, passionate about technology, with 2+ years experience in daily journalism and a year or more of using WordPress.
Working closely with the San Francisco bureau chief, you will deliver a wide variety of news and analysis stories every day, mostly for (but not limited to) the following sections: Tech & Gadgets, Startups, Mobile, Dev & Design.
You will be expected to have and maintain a healthy rolodex of contacts within the tech industry, and know who to call for a quick comment on a breaking news story.
Some travel to events and conferences will be involved, but you will also be interested in getting the story that no one else is getting by working contacts and immersing yourself in the world of industry players.
The Knot Inc., a NYC-based media company, seeks an Online Producer to assist in the production of our websites under The Knot Inc. family of brands. The Online Producer will be responsible for supporting online initiatives and will play a key role in the timely production of our content.
mtvU is seeking a Sr. Director, Digital. The successful incumbent will lead product development and production for mtvU digital properties, taking into consideration emerging interactive technologies as they pertain to business opportunities. s/he will be responsible for the operation and continued success of RateMyProfessors.com, BestFilmOnCampus.com and BestMusicOnCampus.com, as well as affiliated responsibility for mtvU.com, HalfofUs.com and other current and future MTV 360 digital initiatives.
Senior Content Producers (3) at The Boston Globe in Boston, MA
The Boston Globe is seeking a dynamic Web producer for the sports section of BostonGlobe.com, a new website that will become the home of the Globe online. Set to debut later this year, BostonGlobe.com will offer an immersive reading experience for subscribers who value quality journalism.
The sports producer will be a key component of the team that builds, launches, and runs the website. The ideal candidate will have a passion for online storytelling and a dedication to the type of in-depth, meaningful journalism that the Globe produces. Applicants should also be creative, energetic, and thrive in a fast-paced editorial environment.
The Digital Publicity Manager, Communications, will be tasked with raising the profile of BBC Worldwides digital businesses including web sites bbc.com and bbcamerica.com, our digital syndication business via partners such as iTunes and Netflix, and the potential launch of our own iPlayer platform later this year. The manager will have two primary responsibilities:
To position the BBC as a digital leader in this market and enhance the BBCs reputation in this field.
To engage consumers with innovative publicity campaigns resulting in increased consumer engagement with our digital services.
The Denver Post will be hiring an informational graphics journalist. We are in the process of transforming the work we do here across all visual departments to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the multiple platforms we publish to — including our beloved print. We have just signed up an interactive graphic journalist who brings design and illustration skills along with the necessary experience, creativity and knowledge of coding to tell our stories online. Likewise for this position, we’re looking for a multi-skilled individual. We tackle top-quality graphics story telling on a daily basis — from informational maps and charts to journalistically rich investigative projects, from illustrations for features, news and sports to actually designing a page that includes text, photos and that fabulous graphic you built.
Digital News Designer and Developer at The San Diego Union-Tribune in San Diego, CA
The San Diego Union-Tribune is looking for a digital news designer and developer. We’re a 290,000 daily circulation paper in the heart of San Diego, 10 minutes from the beach. Check us out online: http://www.signonsandiego.com/ Requirements: A passion for coding and news. We use: Python, Django, PostgreSQL, HTML, CSS and Javascript. You’ll work with a CMS coded entirely in Python/Django, so we hope you’re familiar. We strongly believe in the merits of design. If you’re not a designer yet, you will be.
Lead User Experience Architect at NPR in Washington, DC
A Lead User Experience Architect is responsible for identifying and articulating the needs, goals, and requirements that guide NPR Digital Media projects and translating these into workflow and interaction models that form the basis of the overall user experience. He/she oversees conceptual design, information architecture, interaction design, user-centered design, and usability engineering practices across multiple projects, including external web sites, mobile sites, mobile applications, internal editorial products, and other special projects. The Lead User Experience Architect articulates and executes best practices and standards for UX within project teams, to product management, to stakeholders, and to the NPR Community. In addition, the Lead User Experience Architect will manage all User Experience Architects, and ensure the consistency and quality of all deliverables from the group. He/she will work with other team leads to provide a cohesive user experience throughout all Digital Media platforms.
Software Engineers at Google in Chapel Hill, NC (+ 12 other locations)
Google’s Software Engineers develop the next-generation technologies for which we’ve become world-renowned. In addition to revolutionizing search technology, we use our world-class programming skills to innovate in a number of other areas as well. Our projects include working on advanced information-retrieval algorithms, massive scalability and storage solutions, and large-scale applications that enrich the user experience. We also work extensively on networking systems, advertising systems and complex transaction systems in consumer applications.
Junior to Mid-level Flash Designer at Prudential in Newark, NJ
We are looking for a junior to mid-level flash designer/digital designer for a full-time position that was just created. Mostly digital banners/advertising, emails and microsite design. Definitely have to be able to build and execute ad banners in flash and design websites and emails in Photoshop. Some html knowledge is helpful but not necessary. Must have strong design and conceptual skills. If you know anyone who may be a good fit or want more details, please get in touch with me and/or send resumes. It is on-site in Newark (2 blocks from Penn station), M-F, 9-5, free security-guarded garage parking & free shuttle service from train station, on-site gym, and great benefits.
Contact: Melissa Horvath at melissa.horvathplyman[at]prudential[.]com
Multimedia Specialist at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV
West Virginia University (University Relations -News) is seeking a multimedia producer to join a collaborative, creative, award-winning team.
This position is responsible for contributing to and producing a variety of cross-platform media projects, with an emphasis on the visual component, and initiating innovative content delivery related to news events. This position is key in the Division’s integrated communication model, and is responsible for developing and managing multimedia products and content, including video, audio and photos, often serving as a project lead for carrying out strategic messaging assignments for the University. The producer will also be called upon to assist UR/News in meeting its still photography responsibilities to the broader University community. Willingness to work in teams and across platforms is essential.
Also make sure to scan through our listing of April job opportunities to see if there are other openings that may be of interest to you.
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