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subject: Associate Web Editor and Producer , Yale University

Yale University is looking for Associate Web Editor and Producer
duration - Full-Time

Job details: General Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Manager of Design & Publishing Services unit within the Web Services department, and with some latitude for independent judgment and discretion, develop new Web sites and maintain existing sites for training, communications, educational, administrative and other activities of the University. Provide expertise in Web editorial and technical skills to the ITS Web Services unit and its clients. ITS Web Services provides Web application development, Web design and Web infrastructure services to the general Yale University community.

Essential Duties
1. Develop integrate, edit and maintain the site technical structure, user interface, text content, graphic elements, photography and audiovisual content of Web projects. Act as project coordinator and primary client contact for assigned sites; support other Web site design, development and maintenance projects. 2. Meet with clients and manage production schedules for assigned projects. In collaboration with the Manager of the Design and Publishing unit and others within ITS Web Services group of producers, designers, and programmers, coordinate the work of project team members and students workers assigned to projects. 3. Manage assigned projects for technical quality, editorial quality, budget compliance and accurate production schedules. 4. Provide communications and technical expertise in design, technical or editorial skills to other projects within ITS Web Services. 5. With some independent judgment and discretion, conceive, research, develop and edit content for Web site projects.

Education & Experience
1. Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts, Computer Science, Communications or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Education & Experience
1. Two years experience in a Web publication and production environment as a designer or Web site producer, or equivalent work experience in communications or Web technology. 2. A portfolio of completed projects is required.

Skills & Abilities
1. Working knowledge of project management methodologies and a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality Web projects under tight budgets, tight deadlines and high editorial quality standards. 2. Understanding of Web development technologies and user interface design in a complex institutional environment. 3. Demonstrated via a portfolio of work, comprehensive skills in Web site development, user interface design, Web accessibility, XHTML, cascading style sheets and other Web development technologies. Proficiency in Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Adobe Studio 8 and other Web and graphic editing software. Experience with Mac and Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications. 4. Some knowledge of other site development technologies, including many of the following: JavaScript, XML/XSLT, AJAX, RSS, Apache, PHP, MySQL, .Net, ASP, SharePoint, Flash ActionScript, Web-enabled database scripting, Web search software, Web 2.0 collaborative technologies such as blogs and wikis and Web content management software. 5. Demonstrated ability to creatively adapt to the continuously changing technology and the communications needs of Yale University clients and Web site managers. 6. Excellent interpersonal, communications, and organizational skills.

We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.

Yale University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and affirmatively seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons of diverse backgrounds. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Federal government regulations require us to gather and maintain information on job applicants by race and gender.

Location: New Haven, Connecticut, 06501