Class: Salary, Exempt
Benefits: Dental, Vision, Health, PTO
Supervisor: CEO

 

 

Description
Lead and facilitate the development of 944's internal and external web presences to expedite achievement of 944's strategic goals. Establishes, plans, directs and implements the market/growth plan, user interface standards, design guidelines.

 

Candidates should have previous consulting experience utilizing web analytics tools to create traffic, conversion and usage reports. A degree in business, marketing, communications, computer science or related field is preferred. Candidates must have the proven ability to get things done through existing production processes, as well as the vision/initiative to help establish new processes and improve existing ones with a meticulous attention to detail and for completing projects from end-to-end within aggressive timelines. Candidates must be highly adept at working in a dynamic environment, managing frequently changing priorities, working under tight schedules and balancing multiple, sometimes conflicting, priorities. In addition, this person must possess excellent leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation and analytical and organizational skills along with the ability to work independently and as a team member.

 

Works collaboratively with 944's Editor-In-Chief, tech department, business units, design department, local managing editors, marketing team, content developers, and workgroups to determine and meet the company's web communication needs.

 

Works with the finance department to determine budget and resource allocations necessary to support web operations.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have a portfolio of web sites you’ve managed the marketing/growth of - be able to back it up with growth stats
• Develop media partnerships to distribute site content
• Coordinate integration of site with social networks, blogs, and relevant online forums leveraging applications, widgets, and additional viral web 2.0 tools
• Identify and develop opportunities to create ability of user self-generated content
• Work with the 944 web team to manage SEO initiatives to optimize the site’s organic performance
• Manage site analytics system for tracking traffic metric’s user engagement and preparing periodic dashboard reports.
• Work with the managing editor to help guide the creative content development of the site and create content around seasonal topics, current affairs, etc in fashion entertainment lifestyle
• Work with the team on ad sales and targeted sponsorships
• Develop a plan and implementation for hitting traffic target of 20 million page views and minimum average number pages per visit of 5.
• Leverage existing Web Team, as well as members of the technology and design departments, to facilitate the development of 944's web presences.
• Working with business units such as the executive and marketing teams to develop forums for user representation, determine the business strategy for internal and external web sites.
• With VP of Technology, determines the strategy and direction for end-user web-content creation tools, as well as creates and maintains navigational and informational presentation standards.
• With the Editor in Chief, develops and communicates standards for web content development. Grow the web-authoring skills of 944 web authors. Directly supervises assistant multimedia producers, and works with them ensure that standards are met and that content is accurate and up-to-date and meets the business needs of 944.
• Ensures that web content and services are continually evaluated and enhanced through tools such as web-usage reports to web authors, end-user surveys and measurable goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level education or equivalent, plus three or more years experience in graphic and web/information design, web development and technical project leadership.
• Proven ability in creative direction in the creation of quality web graphic design and web site architecture design for the web.
• Conversant in general with Macromedia, Adobe and Microsoft software, including web-based database access technologies.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work in a team environment in situations in which ambiguity and multiple priorities are likely.
• Excellent ability to write, speak and use images to clearly and persuasively communicate in technical and non-technical subjects with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Capable of integrating technical skills and strategies with business needs analysis and strategic thinking about communication. Proven effectiveness and ease in a multicultural environment.

 

Salary

Dependent on qualifications.

 

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How did you find us?

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Video Application (Mandatory)

944 Media uses technology in every aspect of our business. It allows us to provide unparalleled customer service, streamline project management, aid in internal communication and makes us feel cool with the latest gadgets.

Mandatory to the application process, please upload your application video here. Tell us why you are the right person for this position and why you want to work for 944 Media.

90 seconds or less please.

If you don’t want to be on camera, that’s fine. Just stand off to the side!

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Screening Questions (Mandatory)

Please take a moment to answer each of the following questions

1. Define the breakdown of what's most important to you personally, totaling 100%

money
pride
being inspired
quality of the work you produce

2. Define the breakdown of what's most important to you in a work environment totaling 100%

professional dress
creative "open seating" atmosphere
fun/relaxed ambiance
designated area to concentrate when needed
team-oriented environment
performance-oriented environment

3. Define the breakdown of what's most important to you in a position totaling 100%

salary
bonus performance structure
challenging
own office
working with a team
creativity
9a-5p work schedule
consistency in day

Which best describes you? Please choose one from each set below:

I am flexible and go with the flow. I find sudden change exciting.
I am dependable and prefer a well-thought out plan and stick to it to the end.

"The greater the risk, the greater the reward".
"Slow and steady wins the race".

I would be willing to input all of my current sales contacts into a company system on my first day.
I feel my sales contacts are my own personal property and I can close them on my own.

I am looking for a job.
I am looking for a career.

I would prefer a position in which I am only required to commit 8 hours per weekday.
I would be willing to work extended hours to complete an important project.

I consider myself a team player who would help others when needed even if it meant extended hours for me.
I believe I am hired to do a specific job and dedicate my workday to being the best at that particular role.

I prefer working with a team in an energetic environment.
I prefer to work independently in my own office.

I would consider a job for less pay that I found challenging.
I would consider a job I found less interesting for more pay.

I prefer working with co-workers who are energetic and social.
I prefer working with co-workers who are professional and independent.

I prefer a work environment that is fast-paced, even if at times stressful.
I prefer a work environment that is relaxed, even if at times boring.

I prefer a comfortable jeans and sneaker dress code.
I prefer to exude professionalism in a business professional dress code.

In an extended disagreement, I tend to get excitable and keep my opinion to fight for what I believe.
In an extended disagreement, I tend to eventually concede my point to maintain peace.

I have never been an employee of 944 Media or Six Degrees Magazine.
I have been an employee of 944 Media or Six Degrees Magazine in the past.

Essay Questions:

1. Tell us about your biggest, most monumental professional screw-up. What did you learn from it?

2. What motivates you to succeed?

3. Please list all social network sites or groups of which you are a member of:

4. Why are you wrong for this job?

5. Would you rather make $100,000 today and relax for the rest of the year or work 365 days in row and make $200,000?

6. Scenario: You have to generate $500 in profit for 944 by end of day today using a phone, a pen and a cardboard box. What would you do?

7. If you had to go into battle what kind of weapon would you choose? Battle axe, bow and arrow, sword or spear.. why?