MassINC & CommonWealth magazine Web Developer

MassINC is looking for a Web Developer to design, develop and maintain the continuity of the MassINC and CommonWealth magazine websites.  This person must work hands-on with CommonWealth writers, MassINC staff and outside engineers to maximize the value of our online content, our users’ experience, and the organization’s mission.

Principal Responsibilities: Website design & maintenance and social media strategy

Responsibilities:

• Assume primary responsibility for web design and publishing content, which includes:
• Managing and creating all phases of design from conception to execution
• Gathering content from our internal writers and publishing content to our websites
• Providing minor editorial work on this content prior to publishing
• Act as the key coordinator for all website updates.
• Provide focus for keeping web information current, organized, and compelling by staying closely linked with content providers and updating web pages as appropriate.
•  Make recommendations for methods to keep the site information accurate and timely.
• Provide training and assistance to other employees within the organization as it relates to CMS, CRM, Email marketing, and other web related activities.
•  Work with our web development firm to coordinate updates and enhancements to our web assets.
• Ensure that the website accurately reflects the focus and functionality of the organization, and provides our online user community with relevant information and useful content.
• Execution of our online email marketing campaigns.
• Stay informed of all research, journalism and civic event initiatives in order to advise and implement timely social media strategies.
• Administer our organizations entire online social media efforts.
• Create documentation and internal manuals that will create standard operating and data organization procedures for all websites and associated technology related topics. 

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience managing websites (media website management a plus)
• Interactive and web-based graphic design experience required (In-print experience a plus)
• Must have a working knowledge of HTML and Adobe Photoshop
• Firm grounding in design principles, information design, user interaction, architectures and hierarchies
• In-depth knowledge of Content Management Systems (Sitecore experience a plus)
• In-depth knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software (Salesforce experience a plus)
• Knowledge of various email marketing platforms (Vertical Response a plus)
• Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of social media strategy and its interaction with organizations ongoing activities.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently
• Must possess strict attention to detail
• Must be passionate about the mission of MassINC and CommonWealth magazine (political junkies welcome).

Compensation:

Your compensation for this position will consist of a competitive salary and participation in company provided benefits.

If you are interested in applying for this position please send a cover letter and your resume to amiddle@massinc.org