Rhythm NewMedia Web Designer – Mountain View September 16, 2008
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Rhythm NewMedia is seeking a Web Designer that will be responsible for creating the pages, layout, and graphics for web pages, and play a key role in the development of Rhythm’s website properties. They will maintain the look and feel based on pre-established guidelines and design attractive graphics, images, and other visual elements, and adapt them for the website’s pages.
They will be a point of contact during the course of a variety of projects, responsible for the success of each project through efficient scheduling, meticulous systems development as well as effective coordination and communication between all parties involved. They will maintain project plans and schedules; design systems to drive key team actions required to meet project delivery requirements; track and report on milestones and the status of critical project deliverables.
Some Specific Duties Include:
- Uses Rhythm’s content management systems to regularly maintain and update all content for posting to online and mobile websites
- Design special project or special feature pages, as hot issues or “branded” efforts emerge
- Interface with multiple departments at Rhythm to establish schedules, refine concepts, gather information, drafts language, and obtain reviews and approvals as required to complete projects
- Maintain a high level proficiency in HTML (e.g., participates in training sessions, learns new software applications to further develop skills)
- Attends meeting or work groups as needed to learn about subject matter, graphic design, format and facilitating copy
- Effectively utilize established asset management systems as the main source for images, fonts, editorial style, digital assets and images as needed
- Coordinate, edit, and check the content integrity of the website regularly
- Monitor, analyze, and report on Web statistics
- Stay abreast of Web technologies, standards, and usability principles
- Coordinate and manage outside vendor services
- Manage and produce special marketing and research projects as assigned
Experience/Qualifications:
Must Have:
- High proficiency using HTML and other web applications
- Ability to learn other new technology applications for communications and design
- Successful experience related to graphic design, creative services, project management, and related fields with a particular emphasis on designing for electronic media and the web
- Ability to handle code, web content, and layout using HTML, CSS, and other common technologies
- Design layout experience and creative mind
- Experienced with the latest computer and graphic design systems including, but not limited to, Adobe Creative Suite, especially skills in Adobe PhotoShop, cropping, color-correcting, and optimizing images
- Knowledge of Flash a plus
Personal Attributes:
- References at all previous positions held should be at the “super star” level, on the following scale: super star, excellent, good, above average, average
- High energy and ready for the demands of a high energy start up
- Outstanding written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly self driven & motivated. Lots of initiative and drive
- Reliable – delivers results as planned
- Is interested in building a high value company – not looking for a quick flip
- Very strong at teamwork – can work effectively with other functions
- Sunny personality. Will add positive energy to the company’s environment through his/her personality
- Good chemistry with current team and investors
- Impeccable integrity
To apply:
Email HR
Nanosolar Director of Communications and Public Policy – San Jose September 16, 2008
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Represent Nanosolar as a company spokesperson and front-line point of communication to media and government. Manage public relations related to legal, policy, product and other corporate issues. Create process and procedures to integrate all company marketing with public communications. Assess and anticipate risks to Nanosolar’s reputation and brand. Work closely with key business partners both within and outside the company.
Calm nerves, clear thoughts, sharp focus – and the ability to keep smiling sincerely as a rush of people simultaneously demand instant satisfaction. And here’s one more: unflappable. We live in a fast, dynamic, sometimes hard-hitting world where no two days are ever the same. We’re strategic thinkers with large doses of creativity, initiative and endless curiosity – not to mention grace and poise. We want to redefine conventional wisdom, not just echo it.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement initiatives related to external communications and public policy.
- Develop relations with all forms of media relating to Nanosolar.
- Represent Nanosolar as a company spokesperson to our partners, customers, media, shareholders and communities.
- Direct a broad range of policy related and regulatory communications.
- Build and manage a team of highly talented professionals and work closely with key business partners.
Requirements:
- BA/BS degree from a top-tier university; post-graduate degree preferred.
- At least 7 years of professional experience in communications and/or public policy.
- Proven communicator with verbal and written skills.
- Effective team player who can lead efforts across various disciplines.
- Capable of working calmly and quickly in high-stress environments. Foreign language capability preferred.
To apply:
Solar Power Partners MarComm Manager – Mill Valley September 16, 2008
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The Marketing & Communications Manager (MarCom) will report to the VP of Sales & Marketing and will be responsible for all aspects brand building, public relations, lead generation and demand creation, including conferences, Web seminars, search engine campaigns, direct marketing, advertising and sales support by customer presentations and other. This is a creative management role; the right candidate must effectively drive measurable results. The marketing manager must drive the use of all available tools and techniques to improve effectiveness implement automated reporting and drive the fine tuning of the lead generation machine to maximize results. The MarCom Manager will work closely with the sales, market development and executive management teams to achieve a fully integrated company position and consistent message in the minds of our target audiences.
Responsibilities:
- Build brand
- Manage Public Relations & Communication
- Responsible for Website
- Create Sales Collateral incl. whitepapers, PPT, brochure and more
- Manage tradeshow and events
- Independently create relevant, compelling content in support of all lead generation activities
- Build a positive, cooperative relationship with the sales organization
- Leverage partners to help maximized marketing budget and reach
- Manage salesforce.com for marketing; both in data accuracy and reporting
Qualifications:
- 5+ years B2B MarCom
- Excellent written communication skills an absolute must
- Graphic skills
- Experience with start-up environments, particularly companies on aggressive growth paths
- Strong understanding of positioning principles and methodology
- Experience using systems such as Salesforce.com
- Operates with integrity without compromise
- Outstanding attention to detail; must be highly organized
- Strong leadership, influence and interpersonal skills required
- Understanding of the CleanTech and renewable energy marketplace
Compensation: Competitive Based on Experience + Performance Bonus + HR Benefits + ESOP (stock options).
To apply:
Email resume and cover letter to HR with job title in the subject line.
Intacct Training Consultant – San Jose September 15, 2008
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A great opportunity awaits you as a high-energy, curriculum development and delivery consultant. Intacct is launching a new education roadmap to provide live, web based, and pre-recorded training for both internal and external customers. In this role, you will be responsible for the development, updating and delivery of content in the following areas: Intacct’s products (financials, supply chain, PSA, reporting and integration with other applications); product implementation; new features; new employee on-boarding and ongoing employee education.
A successful Training Consultant will have excellent interpersonal communication and consultation skills that are needed to successfully build relationships with subject matter experts and obtain information needed to prepare training curriculum. Personal competencies of resourcefulness, organization and adaptability are needed to overcome frequent barriers and bring projects in on schedule.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing, designing, and developing training courseware to be delivered worldwide through e-learning and blended learning courses. Delivery of training via the web for all audiences
- Delivery of live training seminars to customers, partners and employees
- Development of course content including the trainer’s guides and student’s materials
- Development and delivery of examinations and exercises to verify the mastery of the course material both during and the conclusion of the course
- Working with the Manager of Education to schedule courses to meet demand
- Assistance in the development of the course curriculum tailored for the requirements of each audience
- Ability to work with Engineering, Business Development, Professional Services and other internal groups to coordinate delivery consistent with our VAR and other corporate programs
- Regular status reporting of actual results for course delivery and content development compared to plan
- Coordination of the recording of the courses to allow for on-demand delivery of core courses and new features
Requirements
- BS/BA preferred
- Ideal candidate will have 5 plus years experience in training curriculum development and delivery
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Outstanding group presentation and communication skills
- Experience in financial applications training preferred
- Good facilitation techniques to promote effective learning
- Ability to understand a variety of business processes for accounting, inventory, project management, time and billing, and expense reporting.
- Ability to learn our applications’ functionality in order to effectively train others in how to implement and use the application
- Highly enthusiastic, positive-minded, customer focused, service-oriented
- Good understanding of Internet technologies
- Quick learner and self-starter requiring ability to work independently
- Preference for working collaboratively in a team environment
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or accounting
To apply:
http://careers2.hiredesk.net/viewjobs/JobDetail.asp?Comp=Intacct&sPERS_ID=&TP_ID=1&JB_ID=&PROJ_ID={D2BF9914-7DD3-4939-86A4-9BBDDA99D16B}&BackUrl=ViewJobs/Default.asp
Livescribe Senior Technical Writer – Oakland September 15, 2008
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We are looking for a Senior Technical Writer to write user-facing documentation for Livescribe Desktop software (Windows and Mac), and possibly the Livescribe Pulse Smartpen device. The successful candidate for this position will help design and develop best-of-breed documentation for Mac and Windows audiences.
Responsibilities:
- Develop user guides, tutorials, and onscreen Help through hands-on use of Livescribe Desktop software (Macintosh and Windows) and Livescribe Pulse smartpen.
- Review, contribute to, and use product design documents and engineering specifications.
- Work effectively with other members of the project team, including those in the Technical Documentation, Product Marketing, Software Development, and Quality Assurance organizations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or advanced degree in Technical Communications, Computer Science, or a related field
- At least 7 years of experience as a user documentation writer in the software industry, preferably for the general consumer market
- Proficiency using Adobe FrameMaker (preferably Structured)
- Experience using Adobe RoboHTML
- Some experience using other Adobe Creative and Technical Suite tools, including:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Graphic editing tools (such as Adobe Photoshop)
- Captivate
- Knowledge of HTML and XML
- Working knowledge of Windows and Macintosh platforms
- Experience developing documentation for onscreen Help and web delivery
- Excellent technical writing and editing skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information in clear language
- Keen ability to estimate tasks and set priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and work on multiple projects
- Proven as a self-starter who is effective in a team environment
- Strong interest in new technologies
- Good sense of humor and creativity
Nice to have, but not required:
- Experience documenting consumer electronic devices (handhelds, phones, digital pens)
- Experience documenting Macintosh software and/or Apple devices
Compensation packages include competitive salaries and generous stock incentives.
To apply:
Email HR
Intuitive Surgical Marketing Communications Writer – Sunnyvale September 15, 2008
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Tracking Code: 281752-609
Reporting to the Marketing Communications Manager, the Marketing Communications Writer will be a key contributor to the success of Intuitive Surgical’s Marketing Communications team as a master of the written word.
The MarCom Writer will primarily be responsible for the clear articulation of Intuitive Surgical’s product and procedure value propositions. This role will be instrumental in maintaining branding and messaging consistency across communication platforms.
Primary focus of the role is in the development of content for print, electronic and multimedia tools used for product promotion. This work will extend into specific descriptions of the medical procedures that our products enable and will require a comfort level at working as both a writer and editor. The MarCom Writer will work with subject matter experts to produce finished copy for use in both physician and patient-facing material. Work crafted will be published in multiple outlets and will need to be tailored for use on the web, in interactive CD-ROM’s, in promotional brochures and data sheets. The position will also contribute to public relations and corporate communications material and will provide MarCom support for the company at large including Human Resources, Training and Investor Relations.
This position has responsibility and authority to:
- Conceptualize the purpose, tone and precedence of messaging
- Outline, draft, edit and refine written content
- Tailor messaging for use in print and electronic media, presentations, press releases and other communications vehicles as needs warrant
- Ensure messaging reflects an appropriate voice for technical or laypersons
- Develop project-specific communication plans
- Work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional contributors
- Prioritize and manage multiple copy jobs simultaneously
- Assist with MarCom projects and editorial support as necessary
- Support MarCom manager as needs warrant, e.g. represent MarCom during internal and external meetings
Required Skills
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Marketing Communications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, English, Communications or equivalent experience
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literate, fluent in MS Office, especially MS Word, PowerPoint
- Solid editorial experience with portfolio of published work Desired
- Knowledge of surgery or experience, interest in medical device marketing
- Experience, interest and aptitude for information design
To apply:
Intuitive Surgical Instructional Designer – Sunnyvale September 15, 2008
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Tracking Code: 280820-609
The Instructional Designer will be responsible for the instructional design and content development of mission critical learning programs, including but not limited to web-based learning, instructor-led training, blended instruction solutions, and virtual sessions. Modules will focus on the clinical/technical aspects of our da Vinci Surgical System and its components and will be developed using programs like Captivate 3, Flash, Photoshop, and MicroSoft Office. After completion, these modules and evaluations will be integrated into a Learning Management System.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Participate in needs analysis to determine training needs within the organization
- Structure existing content for best learning experience by end-user, e.g., instructor-led or e-learning
- Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify and capture learning content
- Use e-learning authoring tools to develop learning content and evaluations
- Project manage all phases of a learning project – design, development, and implementation
- Produce facilitator and participant guides
- Deliver instructor led training
- Research, evaluate, and recommend e-learning solutions from 3rd party vendors
Required Skills
- 2 + years experience in biotech or medical device organization preferred
- Education Background
- o Curriculum Development or Instructional Design/Technology degree preferred
- Education degree acceptable
- College degree required
- Comprehensive e-learning and classroom design and facilitation skills
- Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and its application to learning solutions
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience working with SMEs in a team environment
- Ability to self-manage multiple development projects and deadlines
- Software Proficiency
- Captivate 3
- Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, Soundbooth, Encore)
- MS Office (Word, Power-Point, Excel)
To apply:
Intuitive Surgical Training Specialist – Sunnyvale September 15, 2008
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Tracking Code: 243991-609
Job Description
- Assess training needs of customers and deliver product training as needed.
- Respond to requests for technical assistance in proper use of products from customers.
- Explain product feature, use and advantages to clients’ pre and post sale.
- Coordinate Install Training and Schedules with the operating room personnel and physicians.
- Maintain records of training programs held at various sites.
- Support all training related initiatives at regional marketing events in your assigned territory
Required Skills
- Must have excellent knowledge of company’s and competing products OR procedures and medical terminology with experience in complex laparoscopic procedures
- Experience training surgeons and surgical staff
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Job Location
Sunnyvale, CA, US.
To apply:
IBM Information Developer – San Jose September 15, 2008
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We’re seeking an information developer (technical writer) for a full time position at Silicon Valley Lab documenting Content Management products. This individual will work closely with software development teams to provide customers with a comprehensive set of user assistance; deliverables may include online help, information centers, users guides, UI embedded assistance, and more.
Candidates need expert level technical writing, communication, and audience-definition skills. A sound working knowledge of markup languages such as XML and SGML is required.
Candidates must have experience in researching, designing, evaluating, updating, and creating technical information; candidates must also be self-motivated, flexible, detail oriented, and effective working in teams.
Major Field of Study: Technical communications with a concentration in computer science
Requirements include:
- Written technical communication
- Verbal communication
- Information design principles
- User task analysis
- Experience working with IBM Doc WorkBench
- User feedback methodologies
- Information authoring tools (IDWB, Epic, DITA)
- Tagging languages such as XML, SGML, HTML, DITA
- Database concepts or knowledge
- Project management
- Teamwork
- Software programming knowledge
- Usability design
IBM has a total compensation package that is competitive in the IT industry. It is an attractive mix of compensation, benefits, and services which provide a robust rewards package to our employees. Our pay programs are designed to deliver exceptional rewards to exceptional performers. From base pay, stock options and awards, to variable or incentive pay plans, employees have the opportunity to reap significant rewards at IBM.
Required
- At least 3 years experience in Technical Writer
- English: Fluent
Additional Information
Start working for the world, START@IBM. Join our team and work for one of the world’s most admired and innovative software makers. Our employees are the real secret behind our software success. We’re always on the lookout for people who want to work for the-biggest-software-company-you-didn’t-even-know-was-a-software-company.
Our teams support all our groups and customers in ways you probably haven’t even imagined. We depend on our world-class developers, consultants, engineers, support professionals and more to meet all our customers’ needs.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
To apply:
http://jobs.fresho.com/jobs/california/other/080831JB129397.html?pmc=oodle
IBM Entry-Level Information Developer – San Jose September 15, 2008
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Job ID: 080831JB129407
Employees in this role complete information development projects, lead teams, and keep information deliverables organized and on schedule. They apply appropriate technical writing, editing, multimedia, visual design and tools skills, as required. They design and develop elements for user interface (UI), web, multimedia delivery, print, and other linear and non-linear information deliverables.
Need entry level information developer/technical writer at Silicon Valley Lab for assignment on database products. Applicant needs to be proficient in creating clear, task-oriented technical information that meets audience needs. Candidates must have experience in designing and evaluating information, using mark-up languages such as HTML and XML (DITA), and creating topic-based information. Candidates should have an understanding of programming languages, usability design principles, and database systems.
Required
- High School Diploma/GED
- Basic knowledge in Technical Writing
- Basic knowledge in User Task Analysis
- Basic knowledge in Markup Languages (e.g., HTML)
- Basic knowledge in Programming
- English: Fluent
Preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology
Additional Information
Software Group is the world’s largest provider of middleware and the second-largest software business in the world, contributing about 15% of IBM’s total revenue and one-third of its profits. We have approximately 40,000 employees worldwide, including the world’s largest direct software sales force of 13,000 people. SWG works with 100,000 business partners worldwide, with more than 100 strategic ISV alliances. We have 40 software research labs worldwide; more than 25,000 developers, 24 on-demand software centers; and 14,000 employees dedicated to open software technologies.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
To apply:
http://www.workfortheworld.com/job/Information-Developer-(Entry-Level)-Job/288615/
JasperSoft Senior UI / Interaction Designer – San Francisco September 15, 2008
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This position is responsible for defining task flows and designing all user interfaces for the JasperSoft Business Intelligence Suite. This includes consulting with representatives of the user community to gather/validate use case/story/task information, creation of process flow documentation, and providing direction to the implementation team during the development and test phases.
- Design Web 2.0 / AJAX user interactions for business users, incorporating all appropriate usability and human factors considerations and design standards
- Work with Product Management to understand business requirements
- Research features, analyze task flows, and write functional specifications to communicate to Product Managers and Developers how the product is intended to work
- Develop UI outlines, wire frames, and sample screens, as well as detailed user interaction specifications
- Develop production HTML and graphics where applicable
- Follow-through on design with developers to ensure adherence to the design
- Provide assistance to QA and Tech Pubs organizations to ensure product is properly QA’d and documented
Skills & Abilities:
- 6+ years experience designing web-based enterprise software
- 6+ years experience with DHTML, CSS, JavaScript
- 3+ years experience designing applications with Ajax and DHTML
- Experience developing web applications for multiple browsers
- Excellent understanding of Web UI design principles
- Excellent understanding of task analysis and process flow design techniques and tools
- Excellent understanding of human factors and usability
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with project team members
- Excellent planning/organizing and time management abilities; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with enterprise reporting and analytics a strong plus
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or higher in Interface Design, Human Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, or related field.
- Minimum job experience is 6 years in software development industry
- Candidate must have extensive experience with graphic productions (e.g. Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, etc.), and flow diagramming (e.g., Visio)
- Able to work independently or in a team, with minimum supervision
- Organized and detail-oriented, with demonstrated analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially for technical information
To apply:
Email HR
JasperSoft Staff Mid/Senior Tech Writer – San Francisco September 15, 2008
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Description:
The right candidate for this position is inquisitive, confident, and tenacious. Your success will derive largely from your willingness to use the products yourself and learn from your experience. Seniority is less important than motivation and ability to learn quickly, so this job might be suitable for an intermediate Technical Writer with a track record of accomplishment in a fast-paced, ambitious startup. Our products are under rapid development, and our technology and industry change quickly. We are looking for candidates who show they can adapt and learn new technologies and techniques quickly and grow as our company grows.
- Plan, create, and edit user-friendly conceptual, procedural, and developer-reference documentation for web-based applications running under Linux and Windows.
- Collaborate with local SMEs in development and professional services, as well as resources in Australia, Ukraine, and Romania, read marketing and design specifications, and use the products yourself.
- Use MS Word and FrameMaker to create content, which will include online documentation, online help, and JavaDoc. (FrameMaker is being implemented presently.)
- Contribute to creation of product demos and requirements documents.
- Work without managerial or editorial assistance to gather and test content and deliver on deadline.
Qualifications:
- At least three (3), and preferably five (5) or more years’ software industry documentation experience creating content for a variety of user types (especially operators, system administrators, and developers).
- Familiarity with industry-standard tools, such as FrameMaker, Microsoft Office, and Paint Shop Pro.
- Conceptual familiarity with complex enterprise applications and relational databases, and awareness of open-source documentation norms.
- Experience with Open Source technologies (nice to have)
- Experience with Reporting Tools (nice to have)
- Experience with ETL tools (nice to have)
- Knowledge of OLAP technologies (e.g. MDX) (nice to have)
- Working knowledge of relational databases (nice to have)
- Experience documenting business intelligence (BI) applications, reporting applications, and Java-based application servers, such as WebLogic, WebSphere, or Tomcat (nice to have)
- Familiarity with FrameMaker’s conditional tagging and with single sourcing (nice to have)
- Education: B.A. or an equivalent technical writing experience
- Full time, employee
To apply:
Email HR
NBC Universal (Local Integrated Media network) Managing Editor – San Jose September 15, 2008
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Job #: 842875
The Managing Editor directs the execution of the local online extension of NBC’s Local Integrated Media network, ensuring the offering is consistently fresh, differentiated, impactful and relevant to a new generation of local users. The role combines acute attention to detail, creativity, editorial judgment and flair, and dynamic, day-to-day execution and project-management responsibilities within a 24/7 news-gathering operation. It requires working under the strategic direction of NBC Local’s national team while collaborating with a local newsroom and network of area-based content providers.
- Drives the operational vision for the NBC Local site’s online strategy, including managing the local editorial “voice,” programming the homepage and key index pages, gathering and prioritizing content from a range of sources and feeds, managing the execution of publishing workflows, adhering to editorial styleguides, standards and practices, and hitting aggressive benchmarks for the volume and frequency of content publication.
- Works with both national and local third-party providers to facilitate the acquisition, editing and promotion of local content, including (but not limited to) News, Weather, Traffic, Entertainment, Health and Community features.
- Manages a small local team of content managers, and coordinates among non-web-dedicated staff who will be responsible for producing and publishing content.
- Develops a working connection with teams at other local content centers.
- Assists in the hiring of local editors, bloggers and other content creators.
- Leads the mobilization of online teams in the event of breaking-news stories.
Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years experience working in a major news-gathering operation.
- Undergraduate degree, preferably in journalism, media, communications, political science or English required.
Desired
- Entrepreneurial skills; the ability to find new ways of reaching local audiences.
- Experience in managing online editorial teams within a matrixed organization.
- A solid base of contacts throughout the local online industry, with proven ability to identify and recruit talent – e.g. editors, writers and bloggers.
- Attention to detail and ability to parse statistical research and analysis and make operational and editorial adjustments accordingly.
- Working knowledge of digital technology, particularly content-management tools.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communications (oral and written) skills.
- Ability to perform in fast-paced environments, to shift priorities quickly among multiple projects and to “get it done” on short notice.
- Rewrite and headline writing experience.
General
NBC Bay Area is the NBC-owned and -operated station serving San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose and ten Bay Area Counties. NBC Universal is an equal opportunity employer. GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.
The United States has regulations that govern the hiring of current or former U.S. Government employees. If you currently work for (or have in the past) the U.S. Government (in any capacity), you may have certain responsibilities under these regulations and certain restrictions may apply to your potential employment with GE. Therefore, if you are contacted by GE regarding a position of employment, and you have worked for the U.S. Government at any time, please immediately inform the GE representative of this fact.
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TVWorks Contract Technical Writer (3-6 mos) – Mill Valley September 15, 2008
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Job ID: 4761784
Witness the evolution of TV! TVWorks connects living rooms with new and exciting broadband services. We are hard at work providing software to the largest digital TV cable operators in North America, helping them develop the next generation of interactive TV applications. Our software enables a variety of sophisticated services such as Video on Demand, Personal Video Recorders, Electronic Program Guides, Enhanced Programming, Interactive Advertising, Portals, and Games. Help bring viewers an advanced television experience with software and services from TV Works.
Headquartered in Mill Valley, CA (5 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge), TVWorks can be reached on the Internet at http://www.tvworks.com/
We have an incredible culture and environment at TVWorks. We are part of a joint venture between Comcast Corporation and Cox Communications, two of the largest cable operators in the world. As Comcast employees, we are provided with excellent compensation, benefits, stock grants, an incredible vacation/time off plan (30+ days a year!) and other great perks including FREE Comcast cable/internet services for all employees in Comcast service areas. Plus, it is a really great place to work!
TVWorks is seeking a talented and motivated Technical Writer for a 3-month contract. The focus will be to work with Product Managers and Software, QA and Support Engineers to upgrade and expand software developer kits and application and server installation and administration guides for external end-users. This individual must be able to plan, analyze, develop, and write system overviews, installation and administration procedures, reference material and tutorials. The qualified candidate will be a self–motivated technical writer who is familiar with a variety of technical writing concepts, practices, and procedures.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Developers Kit Documentation
- Application Installation and Administration Guides
- Server Installation and Administration Guides
- Release Notes
- Internal User Documentation
- Technical diagrams
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Knowledge/Experience/Education Required:
- Excellent creative, organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
- High-level project management skills to design and drive new product documentation from start to finish.
- Knowledge of single-sourcing and high-level skills with FrameMaker and WebWorks.
- Detail oriented, proactive and able to prioritize and juggle multiple projects at once.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with diverse teams.
- Excellent technical writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- At least 3 years of experience producing technical writing.
- B.A./B. Sc. or equivalent experience.
Knowledge/Experience/Education Preferred:
- Previous experience creating software developer and server documentation (Linux or UNIX) for external audience.
- Familiarity with a programming language, an IDE (Eclipse preferred), XML, and XSD.
- Experience with IXGen Indexing plugin or previous index creation experience.
- Technical knowledge of Java, C/C++, Object Oriented technologies, web applications, software products a plus.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment.
To apply:
Email Aaron Steinberger or call (415) 722-4436
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Medimedia Editorial Director – San Bruno September 15, 2008
Posted by synergistech in editor, manager, medical writer, peninsula, staff opp.add a comment
Ref ID: mmus-00002465
MediMedia USA, Inc. is an innovative specialty healthcare communications, publishing and medical education company with over 1,600 employees in seventeen U.S. locations. With a presence in every portion of the U.S. that manufactures, markets and sells healthcare products and services, our extensive resources allow us to provide a consistent level of excellence.
Krames, a division of The StayWell Company and MediMedia, is the healthcare industry’s premier publisher of consumer health information products sold into the business-to-business market. Our innovative team of health publishing professionals is seeking an Editorial Director.
This is a senior product development management position reporting to the VP & Publisher. The Editorial Director will develop and implement the overall publishing strategy of all Krames content and publications for all markets in electronic and print formats. Responsibilities include planning, directing and driving product management activities; leading the Editorial group toward building new electronic products and growing current product lines; creating project scope and content requirements as well as determining timelines. You will also work closely with Executive Director of Content, the Sales and Marketing teams, and the Electronic Solution team in executing project plans.
Qualified candidates must have:
- 6+ years’ health publishing and electronic product development experience
- Successful management experience; strong leadership, project management and problem solving capabilities
- Ability to work well on cross-functional teams
- Excellent analytical skills; outstanding written communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Demonstrated ability to identify stakeholder needs and engage customers and external advisors in obtaining market and product feedback
- Knowledge of basic product marketing methods and techniques
- Must also have strong business knowledge of the healthcare market, the medical industry and/or medical communications and publishing
- Approximately 25% travel required
- A proven track record of developing health information products or product management experience within the healthcare industry is desired
- RN, MPH, MBA or equivalent preferred
Krames offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits and a business casual work environment, free parking, and access to a BART shuttle.
If you are a self-directed professional with solid people management skills and you meet the qualifications required above, please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by applying online directly via our corporate career center.
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