internet & new media jobs : web content, editorial, ops

Web content, editorial, operations management, webmaster jobs

These newmedia jobs were last updated on 09/05/08. The jobs are mainly focussed on content, editorial, webmaster and on keeping a web site up and running. If you are interested in any of them please quote the ref no(s) and send your CV. For web development jobs please include a list of URLs you've worked on in the main body of your CV.

Leading publisher and distributor of casual online video games, headquartered in the US and with offices in Seattle, Europe and Asia, is looking for a Community Manager. You should be web savvy in community trends, social networking sites and familiar with casual games.

An avid casual gamer able to take the pulse of the members of the community and actively create content, programs and drive enhancements to the product offering. The role requires enthusiasm and initiative, a deep awareness and understanding of existing methods for community development and a desire to innovate in order to achieve the best possible results. You will increase member interaction in the community, increase the frequency and length of member visits, and drive overall member satisfaction.

Degree in Business, Marketing or related field and a strong working knowledge of online fundamentals. Proven analytical skills, including interpreting site analytics and comfortable with basic HTML. Experienced with content management systems and an analytical and marketing background preferred. Further European languages advantageous.

Covent Garden £25000-30000

Contact: David Ref: 1460 09/05/08

Europe's leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events, each year they reach more than 27 million people through approximately 10,000 events at over 70 venues. Events staged by the company, include live concerts, West End productions and touring theatrical shows.

Currently they are seeking a Digital Project Manager to join the Digital Team. You should be a talented and experienced mid-level professional to help manage the development and production of both the International web platform and national festival websites for their online audiences. Your goal of this project management role is to collect and collate the on-going online requirements of their international businesses, working with management, development and product teams to deliver the required products and enhancements in accordance with agreed requirements, quality and timescales.

The successful candidate will develop relationships with both National and International offices and work with them to deliver cutting-edge and cool interactive entertainment products that enhance our core business connecting employees, music fans and artists.

This is a key role in their rapidly growing interactive business, this new position will be responsible for managing the production and implementation of business strategies and technical requirements into new products and services for the Internet, and related content and applications. You will be working with the design and development teams to identify, execute, track, and manage all product development projects in accordance with our Project Management Methodology.

Degree educated with at least 5 years experience developing consumer web content or tools. Qualified in a recognised PM methodology with proven project management skills. Advanced knowledge of user behaviour and the competitive landscape for consumer entertainment businesses and web sites.

Comprehensive understanding of the latest trends in the interactive industry and enthusiasm for Web 2.0 concepts and online communities. Understanding of key web development principles and languages (LAMP & ASP.net) Passion for music and digital media consumer products and services, experience in these industries strongly preferred. Regular concert goer!

Oxford Circus £45000 + Benefits

Contact: David Ref: 1456 29/04/08

A leading digital marketing and technology company, they target and delivers audiences for publishers and marketers.

We are looking for a SEO specialist to provide recommendations to optimise client web sites and to be involved with all aspects of the search engine optimisation campaign.

Other duties will include; preparing search engine audit documents on client web sites and search engine ranking and traffic reports to assess areas of potential improvement. You will be asked to keep abreast of current search engine optimisation strategies and methods.

London £35-38,000 + £4,000

Contact: Katy Ref: 3042 29/04/08

One of London's most progressive digital marketing agency. They create exciting new solutions and technologies that are redefining how people engage with digital media globally. Changing business models, challenging best practice and applying creative thinking to help shape their partners businesses.

Currently they are looking for an experienced Project Manager. This is a challenging role working a core team of creative, technical and account people to deliver innovative and engaging digital experiences across the digital channel and beyond. The role also encompasses analysis and strategic direction across clients.

You will be responsibilities for budgets, resources, deadlines, estimates and people. Post campaign analysis and strategic direction are where the management begins to get interesting. You should be optimistic and positive and always expect the best outcome. You are informal yet professional, and treat everyone around you with respect.

Most importantly you are highly intelligent and a leader in your field. Managing multiple needs and goals is what stimulates you most and your ability to communicate with a team and draw out the best is legendary.

Covent Garden £30000-40000

Contact: David Ref: 1453 25/04/08

The UK's largest games developer and publisher, this company has 5 UK studios and 6 branches abroad. Growth over the last 2 years means that 800 staff now achieve a turnover of £150 million from some of the biggest titles in the business.

Currently their London Studio requires a Production Co-Ordinator to assist in the management of assets for new releases. The role will invlove support of new products and will include following production schedules set by the Producer and Project Manager to ensure deadlines are hit and that assets are in place.

You will act as a point of contact for the flow of assets between the music licensing department and the game team. Track and disseminate all assets for internal teams and provide assets for age ratings to outside parties as necessary.

Good communication skills, excellent planning and organisation ability. First class attention to detail and ability to work methodically. Able to adjust quickly to changing priorities, quick to learn and apply new concepts. You must have strong time management skills, be very well organised and be able to juggle several projects at once.

Oxford Circus £25000 - 6 Month Contract

Contact: David Ref: 1450 24/04/08

This new independent development studio is made up of passionate and talented team players who are committed to shipping great games, taking full ownership and having fun while doing it. They retain a small family culture which will encourage people's talent, treat people fairly, and reward people well. Their goal is to build a great reputation as an independent studio that ships innovative console games that are both commercially and critically successful.

Currently they are looking to recruit their own Online Communities Manager. Your remit will include planning, finance and logistics for online marketing. Customer satisfaction and retention techniques. You will also get involved in DLC, Micro-payments, online console subscription models and how to maximise the revenue opportunities online.

Most importantly you should understand how to best maximise business opportunity as well as build and manage their own online presence and community. The role would ensure they are providing the technology, content and marketing collateral required to satisfy and service the consumer, for games as well as understand how to dove tail the brand and positioning online alongside the game and it's user base.

Gulidford £25000-35000

Contact: David Ref: 1449 22/04/08

Publishing company with a well established portfolio of consumer titles, are looking for an experienced Digital Content Executive to co-ordinate, focus and manage the company’s on-line activities.

Your main responsibilities will be to manage both the creative and technical aspects of their on-line business rather than doing the actual programming. You will be responsible for the migration from print to digital on a product by product basis and to a given brief. Your remit will include such things as video step by step guides, games and communities in addition to proposing new ideas for product enhancement on the web.

You will also work closely with the Marketing Department on strategies for acquiring new, subscription based, business from the internet and implement agreed strategies.

Finally you will work with Senior Management to create new business models, create communities of people that we can then sell to and plan how we sell advertising to any of our internet communities. Keep marketing and editorial departments abreast of new, relevant, technologies.

Hammersmith £32000 + benefits

Contact: David Ref: 1424

Exciting opportunity now exists for an experienced Web Project Manager for a minimum three month contract period working on the content of government department sites.

Your remit will be to manage the web migration process, working with appointed agency to map out new information architecture for the site including full migration of over 200 urls of content on two other government department sites.

You will lead workshops with policy to discuss their policy page requirements for the new site structure. Manage all content requests from policy and comms ensuring content is uploaded on time. This will require chasing both policy and press office for latest content and managing multiple items. Plan homepage content and working with press office, speeches and comms planning team to source and map out homepage items.

To conclude you will be responsible for project management, mapping out multiple project milestones, monitoring risks and budgets, while meeting stakeholder requirements.

Victoria £43000

Contact: David Ref: 1419