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Job Description

Publishing Giant seeks Media Produer for an immediate temp to permanent position. The correct candidate will have 2-3 years Media Producer/Web Producer experience out of an Acadmeic Publishing Company.



Responsibilities:



• Manage the production of media products through the development process including: scheduling, gathering content, content management, site development, QA, bug fixes and site roll-out



• Work closely with editors and business-side managers to understand content and media requirements



• Troubleshooting reported errors and bugs in order to thoroughly understand and solve problems



• Proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced web environment



• Managing schedules, resources and expectations for media production



• Identifying existing and new requirements for each title-specific product



• Work closely with the QA and development team to produce products on schedule



• Identifying and communicating any issues that may delay or interrupt the media development process



• Communication with high-level staff including publishers, editors, and senior management

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Knowledge:



• Familiarity with the tools and protocols used for publishing content electronically, including: HTML, XML, Photoshop and the software development life cycle (SDLC)



• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and ticketing systems



• Experience working with course management (BlackBoard, WebCT, D2L, Angel, Sakai, Moodle) and content management systems (Documentum) a plus



• Exceptional communication, production and organizational skills



• Ability to work independently and follow a pre-defined process and workflow







Experience Needed:



• 2-3 years online production experience







Educational Background Required:



• Bachelor’s degree