Web Producer, BrainLine @ WETA

BrainLine, a new project funded by the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC), is a national multimedia campaign that will disseminate authoritative information and increase public awareness about preventing, diagnosing, treating and living with traumatic brain injury. Over the past ten years, Learning Media has realized WETA’s commitment to education through national education services including websites, local and national television programs, and outreach and other activities to support them. The BrainLine website (www.BrainLine.org) will join the family of these award-winning national education websites produced by WETA: www.ReadingRockets.org, www.LDOnLine.org, www.ColorinColorado.org www.Learningstore.org, and www.AdolescentLiteracy.org. The website will be a major component of the project, along with webcasts featuring experts on brain injury, an electronic newsletter, print material, an outreach campaign, and research and development on a future public television program(s). The Web Producer will play a vital role in the launch of BrainLine, and assist in the development, launch and management of other enhancements and services to the site. The Web Producer will thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment with tight and defined deadlines. This position is currently funded through 12/31/08. If you would like to be considered for this position, please send a cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to brainlinejobs@weta.com or visit our website at www.weta.org for the full job description and on-line application. WETA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Requirements * Program and code website features as needed. Provide HTML, PHP, and Photoshop support for BrainLine. * Put content on website and keep it updated, so it operates effectively from a technical and user standpoint. * Manage electronic newsletter production, including scheduling, coding, distributing through Get Active, and preparing follow-up reports. * Coordinate online production of webcasts; provide technical expertise to BrainLine managers with scheduling and content development. * Answer customer emails. * Perform other duties and contribute to projects as assigned. Qualifications * College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience * Minimum two years entry level experience in interactive design, user experience, digital media, information science, or related field. * Strong technical skills, including the ability to code using strict XHTML standards, knowledge of content management systems, Advanced PhotoShop skills, and programming skill in PHP, MySQL, CSS and JavaScript. * Understanding of, and affinity for the use of open source software and APIs; experience in implementing Web 2.0 features. * Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to take direction from more than one manager. * Error-free writing and editing skills. * Mature and flexible with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in an environment of multiple projects, clients, and deadlines. * Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, energetic culture while producing high quality project deliverables on time and within budget. * Demonstrated organizational, project planning and time management skills with the ability to plan and organize work effectively.
posted to MeFi Jobs by sa3z at 2:05 PM on January 16, 2008