Internship & Job Openings

Job opportunities, May 2010

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This month we highlight 20 multimedia job openings in the fields of academia, journalism, and marketing. We even came across several great opportunities in the UK! Happy job hunting everyone.

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Asst. Prof. in Visual Communication and Multimedia at UNC School of Journalism in Chapel Hill, NC

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is searching for an outstanding assistant professor specializing in visual communication and multimedia. The successful applicant will teach courses in beginning and intermediate-level multimedia, and other courses in a specialty area of multimedia such as 3D design, motion graphics or video collection/editing. All of the school’s visual communication courses are taught in our state-of-the-art Macintosh labs. The successful candidate will teach a 3/2 course load and perform other customary duties of a faculty member in the school’s professional tenure track: creative activity, service and teaching/advising students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

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Photographer/Videographer at The Lima News in Lima, OH

The Lima News, an award-winning newspaper in Northwest Ohio, has an opening for a photojournalist who possesses strong storytelling abilities, is passionate about community journalism, and has an eye for local news, sports and features. This candidate also should possess skills utilizing audio and video components and be able to write accurate cutline information.

It is preferred the candidate have at least one year of experience shooting for a daily newspaper, but we will consider recent graduates with internship experience and a strong portfolio. Candidate should have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and proof of automobile insurance.

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Senior Reporter, Online / Blogger at Minnesota Public Radio in St. Paul, MN

The Senior Reporter, Online / Blogger is expected to provide a daily, comprehensive view of higher education news in Minnesota via original reporting and collecting stories, events and trends from elsewhere as blog items, headlines and story summaries on MPRNewsQ.org with the intent to engage and inform our audience. The Senior Reporter, Online / Blogger is expected to establish an authoritative presence on the higher education beat while establishing a strong local profile and a national reach through NPR and the wider public broadcasting system. This position will work at the direction of the editor overseeing higher education coverage and in collaboration with the MPR News online team. Some general website duties, such as updating and maintaining particular sections or pages, may be required.

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Editor/Producer at Msnbc.com in London, UK

Msnbc.com is looking for an editor/producer for a six-month contract on its London team.

We are looking for a candidate with sharp editing and writing skills, a flair for headlines, and a drive to be first and best on the top stories of the day. The candidate will work closely with the msnbc.com newsrooms in the United States and must have a keen sense of the type of stories – hard news, U.S. politics, business, sports, entertainment, etc. — that would interest a U.S. audience. The candidate must — Have at least 5 years editing/writing experience at a top-flight news organization, with Web experience preferred. –Know how to collaborate with other teams, including multimedia editors, to enhance top stories. –Be able to quickly write and edit daily and breaking news stories, including material from NBC News, wire services or other content partners. This position will require close collaboration with the NBC producers and editors in London as well as with NBC’s international correspondents. The job is based at the NBC bureau in London and involves weekend work. The candidate will need to have appropriate work papers for employment in the United Kingdom.

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Manager of Information Architecture at SapientNitro in Atlanta, GA

Job Summary: Managers of Information Architecture at Sapient are responsible for the navigation, organization, interaction design, and business/user process engineering for leading-edge Web solutions, software, and mobile devices/applications. You will apply user-centered design methods to translate user needs, business objectives, and technology capabilities into world-class user experiences for leading companies. In addition, you will play an active part in expanding current client relationships and forging new ones. You must have a basic understanding of creative disciplines, such as user-centered research, visual design, site development, content strategy, and brand strategy, to craft and lead holistic solutions with the experts in those disciplines. We look for people who are experts in their field, passionate about what they do, and thrive working with other smart people to solve the toughest design challenges.

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Flash Developers, Sr. Interactive Producer, and Motion Graphics Interns at Domani Studios in Chicago and New York City

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Overnight Multimedia Reporter at The Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville, FL

The Florida Times-Union is looking for an overnight multimedia reporter to work the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift Sunday through Thursday. The key duties are covering breaking news and serving as the homepage editor for our brand new site.

The ideal candidate has experience covering breaking news and knows the importance of writing for the Web first. Must be familiar with the value of social media tools to inform readers.

This person must also be familiar with Internet content management systems.

In addition, the candidate must have good news judgment, problem-solving skills and the ability to work with little direct supervision.

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Multimedia Web Producer, Marketing and Communications, Editorial at Boston University in Boston, MA

BU Today, http://www.​bu.​edu/​today , the daily news website of Boston University, is looking for an imaginative, self-starting multimedia producer to conceive and build interactive features and produce short videos and slide shows.​ The ideal candidate will have a knack for spotting the potential for interactive and multimedia enhancements in news stories, lifestyle features and reports about campus events.​

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Multimedia Journalism Professor at University of Missouri-Columbia

The Missouri School of Journalism invites applications for the position of assistant or associate professor (professional practice) in multimedia journalism. The person selected will teach and coordinate the School??s new sophomore-level required course in Fundamentals of Multimedia Journalism. The ideal candidate would have experience in teaching or curricular design and a background in designing multimedia for journalism and/or strategic communication Web sites. Familiarity with common computer programs used in these endeavors including Flash or HTML5, Web-design programs and audio-video editing programs is essential. Familiarity with still and video cameras and other devices used in producing such media also is needed. Screening of applicants will begin…

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Knowledge Manager at The Research Triangle Foundation in Durham, NC

The Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, the owner and developer of The Research Triangle Park, seeks an entry-level Knowledge Manager to research and prepare reports, maintain Park and Foundation databases, respond to request for information, and support the data needs of the Foundation’s other business units. Excellent research abilities and strong writing and verbal skills are required. Candidates must have the ability to work independently or as part of a committed team and be dedicated to creating a quality product. Those with a public policy interest in regional, state, national, and global approaches to encouraging economic growth through science, technology and innovation preferred. Web and social media development skills are a plus. Graduate degree in a related field and/or relevant work experience preferred. Send cover letter and resume: The Research Triangle Park, Branding, Strategy & Partnerships; 12 Davis Drive, P.O. Box 12255, RTP, NC 27709 or via e-mail to valdecanas@rtp.org.

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Freelance Art Director / Designer (Print + Web) in Seattle WA

Our agency client is seeking an art director / designer for an ongoing, onsite position.

We are seeking a candidate who is strong in both print and web! In particular: Web design, UX, PPT, white papers and documents in InDesign.

The ideal candidate will have experience with UX and web design, taking the design of the site to the next level while still remaining within brand guidelines.

Bonus points if you have animation, Flash and/or Silverlight, Expression, and Final Cut/Premier Pro experience.

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Lead Digital Designer at Major Players in London, UK

An international leisure organisation seeks a talented lead designer. Your role will be to manage a team of designers to help with and improve the highest standard of delivery of web sites, banners, pop-ups, landing pages, micro-sites as well as some offline marketing assets.

You will have proven management / leadership experience within a creative/design environment; have excellent design skills in Flash, Actionscript, HTML and CSS and have a portfolio displaying your design of web sites, banners, email campaigns and more.

A good understanding of branding and the full web design/development life cycle is also important.

If you have the proven skills to be a success in this role then please get in touch ASAP!

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Senior Motion Graphics Designer at Digital Gurus in London, UK

One of the top interactive digital agencies in London are currently looking for a highly skilled senior motion graphics designer to join their award winning team.

We are looking for a person who has had a number of years experience creating compelling motion graphics work for reputuble brands whether its on a flash platform, for TV or creating slick presentations with skilled precision.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a digital agency environment, working across a variety of high profile brands, specialising in either after effects or cinema4d but having a strong background in photoshop, typography and being able to work up ideas from the concept stage.

You will be able to mentor and manage a couple of junior motion graphics specialists as well as work closely with the creative and tech departments. As a senior member of the team you will be involved in brain storming and potential client facing responsibility will also be needed.

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Executive Producer at Stamen Design in San Francisco, CA

It’s time for us to bring on a full time Executive Producer to reduce the silence in the studio. Our growing field of opportunities and active projects means that we are managing much larger and more complicated projects across a broad spectrum of industries. We are interested someone who can manage long-term sustainable processes to support Stamen as a close-knit community of designers and developers.

In addition, we need someone to track, coordinate and actively manage: who’s working on what, who needs to know about it, what stage is it at, what comes next, and what should we do now to make sure we’re ready? We are looking to be asked: what do you need, from who, in order to do the thing that you need to do? Did you get it? If not, why, and how do we make sure that it doesn’t happen again? And so on, in an overall and strategic sense as well as in a day-to-day sense. This is a position for a senior level person who can keep their eye on the big picture and relishes getting their hands dirty in the nitty-gritty of project development, client services and strategic production.

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Website Programmer at Water Bureau in Portland, OR

Provide ongoing programming and technical support to the Consortium’s existing website. Key projects will include: updating existing plant sideshow, Drupal updates, integrating audio/video elements, assisting Consortium staff with routine site maintenance, incorporating best practices for site optimization/site design, and developing some new programming elements.

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Ignite Social Media is hiring for several new positions …

Director, West Coast Operations in Seattle, WA
Team Leader, Metrics and Monitoring in Raleigh, NC
Monitoring and Metrics Specialist in Raleigh, NC
Development and Usability Specialist in Raleigh, NC
Account Coordinator(s) in Raleigh, NC
Interns in Raleigh, NC

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Senior PHP Software Developer at Ultra Knowledge in Kings Cross, London

We are looking for a talented web application developer who is keen to expand their horizons. We want someone who would use their existing skillset to enhance or improve current operations but also push for change by introducing new ideas and methodologies.

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Interactive Producer at Clear Channel in New York, NY

The Clear Channel NY Integrated Media department is looking for an Interactive Producer for our New York stations – Z100, 106.7 Lite fm, Q104.3, Power 105.1 and 103.5 KTU. This position is based in our Tribeca offices.

Job Description:
• Shooting, editing and posting video content for CCNY stations
• Providing direction and assistance to those outside the department who shoot, edit and post their own video for our sites
• Day-to-day management of each station’s social media efforts, including working with Promotions, producers and personalities to ensure regular updates and creating and maintaining reports on each outlet’s effectiveness
• Managing all aspects of CCNY’s online rewards programs, including creating contests, generating recaps and reports as needed and developing ideas for loyalty program growth
• Responding to listener feedback submitted through our sites
• Light design work
• General site production as needed

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Graphic Designer at BBMG in New York, NY

BBMG New York seeks a talented and motivated graphic designer. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years experience and excellent design skills to initiate and execute creative design projects for diverse socially minded clients – includes logo development, collateral, website design, advertising. Interactive design experience a plus.

Must be fluent with key design programs including Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator and (just maybe) ability to play around with CSS, Flash and jQuery.

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Sr. Producer at MTV in New York, NY

MTV.com is seeking a Senior Producer to work on MTV Digital’s production team. This Senior Producer will join a dedicated team to develop creative concepts and to seamlessly execute them into compelling online content experiences.

Senior Producers have 4+ years of experience in new media building web content for major brands. They are specialists in the areas under their supervision, possess a strong knowledge of best-of-breed practices and keep abreast of industry developments. They are creative individuals whose production expertise allows them to concept and guide complex development efforts. They act as advisors for our clients throughout the company who call on them to advise on integration efforts and ‘best of breed’ functionality. Strong written and verbal communication skills ensure they coordinate and focus efforts between departments, vendors and team members. Ultimately, they are directly responsible for executing strategies that increase site traffic to and create greater advertising and e-commerce revenue from MTV digital properties.

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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.

We gather employment opportunities as we come across them on our Facebook’s discussion board. Are you an employer and want to feature a job opening? Post it there and we will automatically include it in next month’s round-up. Or, feel free to email us your listing at innovativeinteractivity@gmail.com.

Other posts that might interest you:

• October brings a wealth of multimedia job opportunities
• Job and internship opportunities, September 2010
• Multimedia job opportunities, June 2010

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