Publishing Giant seeks Media Producer (Flatiron)

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Publishing Giant located in the Flat Iron District seeks a Media Producer for an immediate permanent position.

Media Producers are responsible for managing the production of title-specific media products for the company's college textbooks. The ideal candidate is dedicated to an editorial team, and will interface regularly with editors, media editors, marketing staff, developers, production staff and the QA team. The Media Producer will manage the production of media products through the development process including: scheduling, gathering content, content management, site development, QA, bug fixes and site roll-out. The Media Producer will report to the Senior Media Producer and work within a team.

Major Responsibilities:

Manage the production of media products through the development process including: scheduling, gathering content, content management, site development, QA, bug fixes and site roll-out

Work closely with editors and business-side managers to understand content and media requirements

Troubleshooting reported errors and bugs in order to thoroughly understand and solve problems

Proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced web environment

Managing schedules, resources and expectations for media production

Identifying existing and new requirements for each title-specific product

Work closely with the QA and development team to produce products on schedule

Identifying and communicating any issues that may delay or interrupt the media development process

Communication with high-level staff including publishers, editors, and senior management

Required Skills / Knowledge:

Familiarity with the tools and protocols used for publishing content electronically, including: HTML, XML, Photoshop and the software development life cycle (SDLC)

Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and ticketing systems

Experience working with course management (BlackBoard, WebCT, D2L, Angel, Sakai, Moodle) and content management systems (Documentum) a plus

Exceptional communication, production and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and follow a pre-defined process and workflow

Experience Needed:

2-3 years online production experience

Educational Background Required:

Bachelor’s degree

Please submit your resume as a Word document for immediate consideration.

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