The Web Department designs, develops and maintains the Tribeca Film Festival website (TribecaFilm.com/Festival) and email newsletters, leading up to and during the Festival. Prospective applicants should be comfortable with both hands-on, in-house production and supporting vendor relationships.
Projects include developing, maintaining, and monitoring the film guide and online ticketing engine; developing exclusive online content; and exploring new technologies and digital ventures. Fulfilling sponsorship agreements and paid advertisement deals is a major focus.
Duties:
• Assist the web team in developing, operating and maintaining the TFF web site and email newsletters.
• Post content, make corrections, encode video for the web, and perform QA.
• Assist with the creation of new sections and development of new site features.
• Must be prepared for long hours and some weekend work (especially during the Festival).
Required education and experience:
• B.A. or B.S. degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a commercial web production environment.
Required technical skills:
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, Photoshop.
• Understanding of workflow and editing in a Content Management System.
• Basic video editing and encoding for the web.
• HTML and CSS editing of email newsletter.
• Light design of online materials may be required.
• Flash/ActionScript and design skills are a plus.
• Familiarity with ad serving for newsletter and website.
Required personal skills:
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Effective time-management and multi-tasking in a deadline-intensive environment.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of technical and non-technical staff, using strong oral and written communication skills.
• Independent film background is a plus, and strong knowledge of movies and broader creative culture is mandatory.
Reports to: Web Producer
Seasonal position: February 2010, through May 7, 2010 (12-13 weeks).
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Marc Hayes, mhayes
tribecafilm.com, with the subject line "Seasonal Web Coordinator."
More Info: http://www.tribecafilm.com
Apply to: Marc Hayes
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