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CURRENT OPENINGS:
Graphic Designer/Web Developer
The Daily American is seeking a talented, self-motivated, professional graphic designer/web developer to design, develop and support web applications. This position requires excellent design skills, web development experience, commitment to deliverables, quality and ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment. The ideal individual will have familiarity with developing cross platform compatible websites integrated with various content management systems.
The on-site position offers 40+ hours a week (contract to full time). If you are a talented graphic designer with experience in web development, we want to talk to you.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES NOT LIMITED TO:
- Collaborate with team members and other groups to write functional requirements, design documents, test plans
- Prepare work estimates as requested, and deliver on schedule
- Perform detailed systems analysis and design, develop, test, deploy and maintain company / customer web sites
- Acquire knowledge of required technologies as needed to ensure timely delivery of customer requirements
- Keep updated with emerging technologies
NECESSARY SKILLS:
- Knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator
- Knowledge of Typography
- Exceptional Design Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members
- Web development and designing websites for Cross Browser Compatibility
- HTML 4/5, DHTML, CSS 2/3, JavaScript
- Ability to troubleshoot one's work
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Dreamweaver
- Content Management technologies such as Wordpress, Drupal, and Joomla
- Knowledge of and experience programming in PHP 4 and 5
- Experience with MySQL databases
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- An associate's degree or equivalent experience
- One to three years of hands-on web development and graphic designing experience
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
- Candidates with certifications will be given additional consideration
- Must be authorized to work in the United States. Must be able to work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (One hour lunch break)
TO APPLY:
Please send an e-mail to digital@dailyamerican.com. Include a one-page cover letter, your resume, hourly rate, and links to your sample work.
Posted 8/30/10
Copy Editor
The Centre Daily Times, in State College, Pennsylvania seeks a full-time copy editor with a variety of talents to work the night shift. If you can write sparkling and crisp headlines, edit cleanly and design creative layouts on a tight deadline, we want to hear from you.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, newspaper page design, working experience with Quark, and two to three years of newspaper copy editing experience are preferred. Experience working on websites helpful.
The CDT offers a full range of benefits for employees, including health, dental, vision, 401(k); vacation time, holidays and other paid time off; and so much more!
Send resume and cover letter to: Centre Daily Times, 3400 East College Avenue, State College, PA 16801. Attn: Karen Mrsa,
email: kmrsa@centredaily.com.
THE CENTRE DAILY TIMES IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE EMPLOYER.
Posted: 8/20/10
Sales Representative
Center City Philadelphia media company seeks an energetic, persistent and experienced outside Sales Person to drive advertising into our lawyer oriented print and online publications and to sell sponsorships for our events. Well established sales territory focuses on retail businesses in the Philadelphia area. Proven track record of sales success in print and online advertising is required. Daily duties also include ad coordinator tasks in support of other sales reps. A four year degree is required. Competitive salary plus commission and benefits package. Please send resume & cover letter including compensation requirements to pahiring@alm.com. EOE
Posted: 8/18/10
Online Director
The Centre Daily Times, an award-winning newspaper in State College, (circulation 22,700 Daily, 28,331 Sunday) is seeking to fill the position of Online Director. We are looking for a candidate who understands the interactive world from a content perspective and is creative in engaging the audience through journalism, entertainment and classified channels. The successful candidate will understand strategically the audience side of the business, be able to challenge the newsroom, and know vendors and tools in the non-journalism world that will help us engage our audience and increase utility.
This position also works closely with the off-site corporate McClatchy Interactive staff, frequently communicating with the McClatchy team and receiving assistance with site issues and development.
Our website, http://www.centredaily.com/ is the region's most used source for breaking news, information and sports. Our website continues to attract new viewers, averaging over 2.6 million monthly page views and over 430,000 unique visitors each month.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a background in online journalism and familiarity with SEO, multimedia and social networking. This person will also be able to market our website and make connect ions with our local audience by networking within the community. Some technical understanding of HTML, Javascript, and familiarity with CSS stylesheets is necessary. A degree in journalism or related field and proven leadership experience is required.
The Centre Daily Times, owned by The McClatchy Company, offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits. If you're not familiar with the area, State College, home of Penn State University, is located in a beautiful, mountainous area of Central Pennsylvania. The area provides a special blend of really smart people and intense college cultural and sports activities in a cosmopolitan small town.
Qualified candidates should send a resume including a cover letter detailing how their background relates to the position and salary requirements to kmrsa@centredaily.com or mail to the Centre Daily Times, Attn: Karen Mrsa, 3400 East College Avenue, State College, PA 16801.
The Centre Daily Times values diversity and encourages those who share our vision to apply. We are a drug-free work environment. EOE
Posted: 8/16/10
