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Front-End Web Designer/Site Manager – Clifton, NJ (posted 8/1)
Front-End Web Designer/Site Manager
Overview
Established boutique music marketing company is re-shaping the music industry and seeks an“ artistic tech-guru” to help us make our exciting portfolio of music, artists and media-related products a worldwide phenomenon. We’ve spent the last decade building a roster of award-winning independent artists and A-list judges and now are bringing them to exciting new platforms.
As our Front-End Web Designer/Site Manager, you will oversee our digital platforms & web content, manage our email lists, update our design and technology as needed, and create eye-catching B2B & B2C promotional materials, online banners and print materials. And, of course improve, as necessary, all related internal processes.
You are a web 2.0 self-starter who knows web, email and social media best practices, works well autonomously and as part of a team, is creative, flexible, detail-oriented and thrives on multi-tasking.
Headquartered in a large, renovated open warehouse space with all the amenities just 10 miles outside of NYC’s concrete jungle, we’re easily reached by car and mass transit. We are a tight-knit team who work in a casual but fast-paced environment.
Core Applicant Requirements Include
- A college degree required
- 2-5 years experience working in web project management, online content development, and/or online editorial. Online editorial experience with a major media property is highly desired
- Strong proficiency in front-end programming languages & content management systems (Flash, HTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX, WordPress)
- Understanding of user-interface/user-experience design. Experience using graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver or GIMP will be highly useful and necessary
- Strong Understanding of meta tagging & search engine optimization best practices
- A passion for using digital media to help grow a brand online, fluency in the digital space with an understanding of digital media trends & emerging technologies
Core Job Functions Will Include
- Oversee new product builds & site updates from the requirements phase through the development lifecycle while managing any external vendors as necessary
- Help plan/execute traffic driving initiatives (email marketing, display banner advertising, search engine marketing, social media tie-ins, etc)
- Create/execute graphic designs for use on our sites, in html emails & print ads
- Creating actionable reports on website & email performance
- Supporting all MRG staff in day to day usage of all digital technologies
- Representing MRG at internal and external meetings as required
The Ideal Candidate
- Will be a whiz with front-end languages & software packages and be unafraid to take on new challenges
- Will be a results oriented, innovative team player who is used to working in a deadline-driven environment and managing multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
- Will be able to analyze large data sets & make recommendations to optimize content performance and positively impact company goals
- Will proactively identify new digital partners and promotional strategies to raise awareness of the IMAs
- Will be familiar with working with all video formats, encoding & compression for use on digital platforms
- Will understand digital platform capabilities and provide input to help shape site evolution & define any software product requirements as needed
Compensation & Benefits Include
- Salary flexible based on experience & qualification
- Flexible office hours
- Healthcare & Benefits Package
To apply, send your resume and cover letter to: jude@independentmusicawards.com
