Web Producer

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 7:10am.

Organization

Council on Foreign Relations

Date Posted

2008-08-25

Location

New York (NYC)
A superb opportunity to extend two globally influential websites into digital media and rich Internet applications. Join a website management team of six persons as a Producer/Project Manager at the world's most prestigious foreign-policy think tank. Manhattan location, excellent benefits, stimulating work environment, and inspiring mission.

The responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:
• Work with site stakeholders to define and scope development projects, write requirements documents, and compose budgets and schedules.
• Drive end-to-end development and production efforts by coordinating Web information architects, graphic designers, application developers, and markup authors.
• Compose QA plans and oversee application testing; make go-live decisions.
• Oversee the daily operations of website sections and related e-publishing systems.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of two years experience working on website development projects in a managerial role.
• Thorough grounding in core Web disciplines such as standards-based XHTML/CSS markup and user-experience design.
• Strong background working with enterprise-class Web content management systems.
• Experience with digital media and content syndication desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree; commitment to continuing education in the Web profession.

The Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including generous leave policies (“Summer Fridays” in July and August), excellent health insurance and annuity program, an on-site fitness center, and professional development training.

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is the leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher dedicated to increasing America’s understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. The headquarters is in New York City, with a dynamic office in the nation’s capital, and programs nationwide. The Council’s 4,000+ members are prominent leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. The Council also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on the Council’s award-winning website, CFR.org.

Qualified candidates should email a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to the Human Resources department at the above address. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.