[CMS-Forum] [JOB] PBS Interactive Needs a Director of Content Management

[Scott Abel]

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Company:  	PBS Interactive
Position:		Director of Content Management
Location:	Arlington, Virginia
Job Status:  	Full-time
Salary:  		Not Specified
Job ID: 	820961


JOB OBJECTIVE:  Responsible for maximizing the quality and impact of  
the general audience content team in the coordination of PBS’s  
Internet-based and digital content and services with the intention of  
helping PBS deliver on its vision of being the most trusted, valued  
and supported media organization in America.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
     * Serve as part of a dynamic team of journalistic professionals  
committed to maintaining and supporting high quality editorial and  
innovative news, features and multimedia on the PBS.org Web site and  
on new and emerging platforms;
     * Lead development of content across a wide variety of genres  
including news and public affairs, science and technology, history,  
arts and culture, home improvement and more, serving as a key  
editorial lead and decision-maker in the overall content  
commissioning process;
     * Provide editorial oversight including day-to-day management of  
workflow and assignments and the direct coordination of participants,  
activities and communications;
     * Provide strategic and tactical new media leadership on special  
high-profile projects such as the framing and planning around PBS’s  
2008 Election coverage;
     * Cultivate and manage relationships with both content producers  
and the PBS station community, providing information and consulting  
services as needed to strengthen the user experience system-wide;
     * Maintain continuously current knowledge of emerging media  
technologies, trends and competitive offerings. Anticipates their  
impact and application to new and existing services;
     * Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and success of  
projects, measuring actual results against desired outcomes, mission  
intentions and fundraising goals;
     * Perform other duties as required.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
     * A minimum 6-8 years combined experience in one or more of the  
following areas is required: Managing the development of online  
content, Editorial and Web production experience, Multi-media  
management experience.
     * Major media industry experience and journalistic background  
strongly preferred.
     * Experience teaching or managing the creation of educational  
online content a plus.
     * Experience with film or television production, video  
production management, or the creation of online/broadband video  
offerings a plus.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:
     * Bachelor’s degree.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
     * Knowledge of multimedia publishing including knowledge of HTML  
and web editing software;
     * Online publishing experience;
     * Familiarity with Flash, RSS, downloadable and streaming media;
     * Familiarity with and major interest in Web 2.0 practices,  
social media tools, community services, social networking, wikis, and  
shareable widgets.


OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS:
     * Solid editorial judgment and content analysis skills and  
ability to clearly communicate content criteria and decisions;
     * Proven leadership experience and evolved team development skills;
     * Creative thinker who is not afraid to take risks;
     * Ability to work quickly under pressure in a fast-paced and  
rapidly-changing environment;
     * Attention to detail and pride in high-quality execution of work;
     * Enthusiastic and energetic team player who is excited about  
the possibilities afforded by new technologies;
     * Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with others;
     * Ability to develop plans, capture and analyze data, summarize  
findings and implement initiatives;
     * Fan of PBS who is passionate about public media programming.

To apply, go to:

http://www.pbs.org/aboutpbs/aboutpbs_jobs.html

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