[webproducers] Re: Need Help Writing Job Description

  • From: Chris Bonner <cbonner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <webproducers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:27:34 -0400

VERY helpful. Thanks a lot, Tim!


On 4/15/08 8:47 PM, "Tim Slavin (Red House Communications, LLC)"
<tim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> This job posting looks complete to me.
> 
> In the past, when working for global companies and hiring web production
> people, I trolled through comparable job listings to find the right
> combination of job terms and level of detail. Basically making sure our job
> listings were at least comparable to others candidates saw.
> 
> Another issue was to include "tough" or "negotiable" terms that few people
> could meet and, therefore, could be used to politely reject candidates if
> that proved necessary (happily, we never had to reject people with those
> particular terms). Hope that helps.
> 
> Tim
> 
> RedHorseCommunications.com
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chris Bonner
> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 7:36 AM
> To: webproducers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [webproducers] Need Help Writing Job Description
> 
> Hello all!
> 
> I=B9m an SVP Digital Strategy at a PR/communications firm in Washington DC.
> I=B9m new to this list, so I=B9m not going to include the company name or
> links because I don=B9t know if it=B9s cool to look like I=B9m trawling for
> candidates here.=20
> 
> I=B9m looking to hire a =B3digital deputy=B2 who would help me determine
> strategy for various client needs, but who would primarily be in charge of
> either managing or executing SEO/SEM/OEO campaigns, as well as project
> managing various digital builds (sites, minisites, apps, redeisgns, etc.).
> 
> I=B9d love to hear thoughts and opinions regarding:
> 
> 1. Is there enough description in this job description to give an accurate
> sense of what exactly the job entails?
> 2. Does the job title match the duties described?
> 3. Is it good or bad to mention the SVP=B9s awards and experiences?
> 4. What would your salary range expectations be for this job?
> 5. Any general guidance or questions or thoughts about how to make this
> posting more descriptive or attractive
> 
> Also, once I do get this description tweaked, I=B9d like to post it obn
> webproducers.org if there=B9s a place where it=B9s cool to do so... Guidance
> on that, too, would be appreciated. Thanks, all!
> 
> -Chris B.
> 
> 
> 
> Senior Manager, Digital
> 
> The digital team at (company) is seeking a talented Senior Manager, Digital
> to join its rapidly growing group.  (company) is a 60-person boutique
> communications firm that integrates offline and online communications &
> technology to help clients raise awareness, enhance image, shape policy and
> build market share.
> 
> The (company) digital team conceives, designs and builds digital media
> (websites, microsites, blogs, social networks and multimedia applications).
> We also strategize and manage ongoing SEO, SEM and OEO campaigns. Clients
> include non-profits, trade associations, government agencies and Fortune 10=
> 0 automotive companies.
> 
> The Senior Manager, Digital will wear multiple hats including: performing
> audits of existing sites and online presence for improvement opportunities;
> assessing and executing SEO, SEM, OEO and social networking campaigns; and
> serving as day-to-day client contact for multiple client accounts. Senior
> Manager, Digital will report to Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy,
> an Emmy nominee and Webby award winner who has 20 years experience in onlin=
> e and traditional media including MTV, VH1, Pop-Up Video and AOL.
> 
> The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of digital experience; previous
> experience in a public relations, advertising or interactive firm is a plus=
> .
> To apply, please email your resume to (company).
> 
> 
> 
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Chris Bonner
Senior Vice President, Digital Strategy
Strat@comm LLC
One Thomas Circle NW
10th Floor
Washington DC, 20005
202.289.2001
202.289.1327 (fax) 
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