[webproducers] web jobs open positions senior developer, managing editor, NYC New York

  • From: "m o r r y" <morry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <webproducers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 15:34:13 -0400

2 more jobs at Community Connect:


Senior Developer
Managing Editor

Submit resume and cover letter to hr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Senior Developer

Company Description:
Community Connect Inc. has an immediate opening for a talented and
self-motivated Senior Developer to join a fun, energetic, ethnic, and
established Internet Company located in the Flatiron District of NYC.
Community Connect Inc. is the parent company of AsianAvenue.com,
BlackPlanet.com, and MiGente.com and is the #1 leading publisher of online
communities.

We build tools that enable people to form relationships, communicate, and
attain information on community activities. Our online sites are committed
to making it easier for people of similar backgrounds and interests to
establish relationships, gain access to important information and services,
and participate in community activities. These sites provide end-users with
a new and dynamic medium through which instant communication and networking
can occur. Community Connect Inc. sites have become an integral part of
members' lives both online and offline.

Senior Developer
The Senior Developer role within CCI pushes a developer further into the
core API coding and application architecture. The Developer should have a
solid introduction to database development with MySQL and/or Oracle
(PL/SQL). This position prefers three to five years of experience in coding
and web application development.
The emphasis for this position is on higher-level code writing of Community
Connect Inc.'s API and back end projects, database design and implementation
and working more closely to help enhance the knowledge and skills of the
Associate Developers on your immediate team. The Senior Developer is able to
provide and expected to provide leadership and a voice in both code as well
as project management and initiation.
Responsibilities
Development (85%):
. Coding of Community Connect's API
. Assisting Technology Leads in creating and implementing project
architecture and requirements
. Completing work assigned by Technology Leads and Production Managers
. Adhering to and leading standards compliance to the established CCI coding
guidelines
. Ensuring quality of developer work through peer code review and direct
work with Associate Developers
Administrative (10%):
. Estimate task timeframes for work completion
. Lead tasks within a team's project - promoting the team's success through
active encouragement, participation, and planning
. Completing timesheets
Management (5%):
. Providing guidance and mentorship to Associate Developers on your team
. When required assigning work to Associate Developers, while being held
accountable for completion with quality on time
Required Skill Sets:
. Thorough understanding of programming concepts and principles
. General understanding of the C language
. Good understanding of the PHP programming language, HTML, and JavaScript
. Advanced knowledge of web protocols and programming requirements
. Advanced knowledge of the UNIX operating system (preferably Linux)
. Willingness to lead in a structured team environment
. Experience building highly interactive, highly trafficked, database-driven
web applications
. Advanced understanding of Oracle databases (developer fundamentals)
. Ability to assume a visible leadership position and take accountability
for Associate Developer(s)
Core Technologies
Required:
. C
. PHP
. HTML, Javascript
. PERL
. CVS
. SSH
. Linux/Unix
. Oracle
Used/Learned:
. Advanced Oracle 8i/9i & PL/SQL
. MySQL & innoDB
. HTTP
. C/C++
. Architecture creation for database driven web applications
. Web application security and scalability
. Team Leadership
. Introductory knowledge of management

Compensation Package:
Competitive Salary
100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short Term
Disability, & Long Term Disability Plans
401K Plan
Stock Options
2 Weeks Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Health & Wellness Program
TransitChek Program

Community Connect Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In order to ensure
equal employment opportunity for every applicant, all hiring decisions will
be made without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age,
national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or disability. The
Company is firmly committed to a policy and practice of non-discrimination
in all areas of employment, and the Company will fully comply with all
applicable federal, state, and local statutes pertaining to employment. As
required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all applications
selected for employment will be required to be eligible to work in the
United States before beginning employment. Community Connect Inc. will not
sponsor individuals for employment purposes.

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Managing Editor

Company Description:
Community Connect Inc. has an immediate opening for a talented and
self-motivated Managing Editor to join a fun, energetic, ethnic, and
established Internet Company located in the Flatiron District of NYC.
Community Connect Inc. is the parent company of AsianAvenue.com,
BlackPlanet.com, and MiGente.com and is the #1 leading publisher of online
communities.

We build tools that enable people to form relationships, communicate, and
attain information on community activities. Our online sites are committed
to making it easier for people of similar backgrounds and interests to
establish relationships, gain access to important information and services,
and participate in community activities. These sites provide end-users with
a new and dynamic medium through which instant communication and networking
can occur. Community Connect Inc. sites have become an integral part of
members' lives both online and offline.

JOB PURPOSE: The Managing Editor is responsible for managing a team of Site
Editors who provide content and U.S. Ethnic market expertise for our three
sites AsianAvenue.com, BlackPlanet.com and MiGente.com.   Each of our sites
have a Site Editor who are responsible for delivering content for various
category areas of our sites including News, Dating and special seasonal
packages such as Black Music Month and Asian Pacific American Heritage
Month.  Site Editors are also responsible for providing information and
perspective of U.S. Ethnic audiences in order for our sites' products and
services to be better positioned to serve its members.  The Managing Editor
is responsible for managing this team of Site Editors to ensure the quality
and productivity of their work is at a very high level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
. Managing and developing a team of Site Editors
. Working with a various business/product teams including Advertising Sales,
Jobs, Dating and Community to develop content and ethnic market strategies
. Proposing, Producing and Maintaining Content Areas by working with
freelance writers, third party content providers and media partners.
. Works with Site Editor staff to develop features, stories and series;
coordinate the online production and updating of online programming; procure
photos; and edit and write copy
. Responsible for overseeing staffing, scheduling and budgeting
. Generating Site Brand Positioning Statement and Guidelines
. Assist is Ethnic sensitive Product Requirements gathering
. U.S. Ethnic Market research and Data Gathering
. Sourcing potential partners that are ethnic market focused including
community leaders, organizations and companies.
. Quarterly Planning

QUALIFICATIONS
. BA or higher in English, Journalism or related field preferred
. 7 to 10 years of relevant experience
. Senior editing and management experience at a newspaper, magazine or
news/feature oriented Web site
. Superior writing and editing skills
. Great organizational and communication skills
. Management experience
. Hands on knowledge of online community / online marketing is a plus
. Strong knowledge of U.S. Ethnic markets is required
. Previous Experience with Ethnic Media is preferred

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MEASURES
. Performance of Site Editors measured by our Business Teams

. Quality standards set by department
Compensation Package:
Competitive Salary
100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short Term
Disability, & Long Term Disability Plans
401K Plan
Stock Options
2 Weeks Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Health & Wellness Program
TransitChek Program

Submit resume and cover letter to hr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Community Connect Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In order to ensure
equal employment opportunity for every applicant, all hiring decisions will
be made without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age,
national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or disability. The
Company is firmly committed to a policy and practice of non-discrimination
in all areas of employment, and the Company will fully comply with all
applicable federal, state, and local statutes pertaining to employment. As
required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all applications
selected for employment will be required to be eligible to work in the
United States before beginning employment. Community Connect Inc. will not
sponsor individuals for employment purposes.



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