Web Publisher/Front-end Developer – WE Studio D
New York City, Boston or Washington, D.C.

We are looking for a committed Web Publisher/Front-end Developer to join Waggener Edstrom Worldwide Studio D team. The Studio D team offers a full-service menu of digital and creative capabilities to amplify PR objectives, turbo-charge messaging, and engage audiences in new ways to give campaigns maximum impact. Our team consists of developers, designers, content managers, content creators, video production specialists, search engine marketing experts, social media marketers and others. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic and self-motivated with a passion for quality control and a high level of dedication to customer service.

The Web Publisher/Front-end Developer will manage and coordinate projects of varying scale, all of which will contain one or more of the following elements: formatting, editing and distribution of press materials for Studio D clients – especially e-mail newsletters, creation and maintenance of Virtual Press Rooms, and consulting on newsletter best practices.
The role can be based out of our New York, Boston or Washington, D.C. office locations. There is also an on-call aspect to this role that requires 1 week out of the month to be on-call evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities:
• Web Content Management – responsible for managing day-to-day operations and content updates of WaggenerEdstrom.com
• Code XML and CSS for many agency clients’ Web sites.
• Publish and maintain Web site content for client Web sites using XHTML, XML and CSS. (Must know how to hand code HTML).
• Create e-mail landing pages and client websites per client direction, using client approved platforms, technologies and languages.
• Maintain relationships with Microsoft News Center team and other clients regarding Web posting and development processes.
• Provide morning QA support for client web sites as required.
• Provide on-call service after hours as required.
• Monitor projects for key dates and deliverables and assist project managers with on time delivery.
• Prioritize multiple simultaneous requests and input from multiple clients/team members to ensure all deadlines are met Newsletter Management.
• Partner with creative team to design and format newsletters and templates.
• Performance analysis for all newsletters, partnering with the Influential Monitoring and Measurement team where applicable.
• Create and maintain editorial calendar for client newsletters.
• Create work flow and best practices to update newsletter templates and creation of new newsletters Press Material Coordination.
• Format press material and coordinate review process between account staff, clients, legal reviewers and content editors; ensure agency and client standards and deadlines are met; maintain quality control and responsibility for integrity of final production product.
• Maintain appropriate computer skills (including Photoshop, Acrobat, In Design, SharePoint and Microsoft Office applications); keeps up with emerging technologies and shares new skills learned with team members.
• Assist with electronic distribution of press materials via a variety of channels, including wire service, Web, HTML e-mail, client and internal blogs.

Qualifications:
• Education: A.S., A.B., B.S. or B.A. in journalism, public relations or marketing preferred. Computer science, multimedia design or development also considered.
• 3+ years professional experience working in a team environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously for web content management.
• Proven ability to work under deadline pressure and concentrate under stressful conditions.
• Proficient with hand coding HTML & CSS.
• Proficiency in HTML newsletters and their integration & distribution with Outlook.
• Experience with XHTML and/or XML.
• Experience with JavaScript and jQuery is a plus.
• Technology experience: Microsoft Office, Windows, Photoshop, Acrobat and SharePoint. Must have strong Photoshop skills.
• Experience with MS Project and SharePoint a plus.
• Proficient with social media tools, especially Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other emerging media.
• General knowledge of journalism, public relations, and the high-technology field is desirable.
• Familiarity with basic principles of project management.
• Fluency in another language a plus.

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide (WE) is a global, integrated communications agency. For more than 25 years, the independently owned firm has developed strategic communications programs for innovative and world-changing clients, working to influence markets, inspire people and improve lives. In 2009, WE was awarded Best PR Agency in North America by International Business Awards and Top Place to Work in PR by PR News. In addition, WE was named one of Oregon Business’ 100 Best Companies to Work For. WE was also named European Technology Agency of the Year in 2008. WE has earned numerous honors for its outstanding work on behalf of clients, for its exceptional people and for its innovation in communications. The agency has more than 750 employees in 15 offices around the world, and its 15 Global Alliance partners expand the agency’s reach to 30 additional international markets. WE has seven global practices: Analyst Relations, Consumer Marketing, Corporate Communications, Healthcare, Public Affairs, Technology and WE Social Innovation, along with its digital strategies group, WE Studio D™. More information can be found at http://www.WaggenerEdstrom.com.

Our greatest asset at Waggener Edstrom Worldwide is our people. We place a high premium on those who share our belief in the power of change, discovery and innovation. And when we find them, we’re committed to providing an Innovation Workplace with compelling work and work environments that encourage a culture of innovation and collaboration, professional development, outstanding total rewards, and an opportunity to make a difference.