Web Producer

The New America Foundation—a forward-looking, tech- and media-savvy think tank based in Washington, DC—is seeking applicants interested in innovating at the intersection of online publishing, social media, and public policy. The Web Producer position requires a team player who is ready to contribute his or her skills to our efforts in data visualization, web presentation, and online outreach.

Responsibilities

  • Apply web development skills to improve NewAmerica.net, in both function and effectiveness.
  • Work with policy programs throughout the organization to improve their online content and presentation.
  • Maintain Drupal-based content management system with needed upgrades and code maintenance.
  • Work with the larger media and technology team on original multimedia, mapping and data visualization projects.
  • Assist with design, development, and troubleshooting of New America's websites and other online platforms.
  • Maintain and update content on New America’s internal intranet and other project-specific websites.
  • Document web publishing tools and processes.
  • Monitor web analytics.
  • Perform some administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications

  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
  • Basic proficiency with HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Comfort working with PHP a big plus.
  • Hands-on admin experience with Drupal or a comparable open-source publishing platform.
  • Knowledge of open source tools such as jQuery, Github, and charting libraries like Flot a big plus.
  • Ability to quickly learn and troubleshoot new and existing technologies.
  • Experience working with outside vendors for server support and maintenance.  
  • Working knowledge of spreadsheets and basic data manipulation, including data-scraping and conversion.
  • Candidates should be flexible, self-motivated and enthusiastic team players.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Application Process

E-mail or fax a cover letter, resume, and a work sample (writing or a new media project) to: Human Resources, New America Foundation, 1899 L Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036. E-mail: jobs@newamerica.net. Please state “Web Producer” in the e-mail subject line. No phone calls, please.

Salary package commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. The New America Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

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