HELP! Gamasutra.com Needs A Executive Web Producer

Hi there,

Outside of the job descripiton below we are looking for some who has community forum or online community experince. Game help too. : )

CMP Technology is the USA’s leading high tech B2B media company, providing marketing solutions company for the global technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP Technology has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP Technology is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. For more information, go to www.cmp.com

Job Description:

The Game Group seeks a Executive Web Producer to manage all websites within the group. The Executive Web Producer manages internal and external web development and editorial resources against a schedule to deliver (a) the budgeted/forecasted P&L for Game Group editorial websites, (b) the functionality requested by event product managers for their event websites.

The CMP Game Group is the leading provider of information about development of interactive entertainment, fostering community through its diverse array of products. Our award-winning product suite includes the Game Developers Conference, Game Developer magazine, Gamasutra.com, GameCareerGuide.com, SeriousGamesSource.com, Austin Game Developers Conference, Hollywood and Games, Serious Games Summit, GDC Mobile, the Independent Games Festival, and the Game Developers Choice Awards.

Responsibilities:

Create and update editorial websites’ operating schedule and P&L. Track performance metrics, forecast financial results, and manage resources and execution against plan.
With event product managers and marketing owners, create event websites’ operating schedule, including needed upgrades.
Track execution against schedule, identify and resolve obstacles, continuously communicate with internal customers, and manage resources against plan.
Identify new web features and technologies that could benefit Game Group websites and manage continuous upgrade process.
Evaluate value, scope development, create schedule and budget, obtain needed approvals, and manage
development.
Establish and continuously improve each editorial website’s strategy, unique value proposition, competitive positioning and core messaging. Reinforces with all internal and external constituencies.
Qualifications:

Rigorously maintained insight into global online market trends and end-user requirements – for example, “Web 2.0” functionality, user-generated content, and multimedia via internet.
Technical mastery as a business user in at least 75% of the following areas: HTML, SOAP/Web Services, SSL, FTP, CSS, XML, AJAX, RSS, PHP, Flash, JavaScript, database-driven websites, and online sales/e-commerce.
Technical familiarity with the following subject areas: application development, open source solutions (OS, software), web servers, content delivery networks, tracking user traffic/statistics, campaign management, ad serving, tagging content, video streaming solutions, search engine optimization, DNS, databases (structure, EDI, SQL), data warehousing/data mining, & content management systems, single-sign-on architecture.
Proven project management skill – specifically, tracking tasks against schedule, effectively predicting time per task, identifying and mitigating potential delays, and removing obstacles to execution.
Proven budget management skill – specifically, tracking revenue and expenses against P&L, effectively forecasting anticipated results, identifying and mitigating potential shortfalls, and removing obstacles to execution.
Experiencing managing external vendors/business partners as well as internal technical resources and non-technical stakeholders to results.
Clear, concise and direct written and verbal communication skills. Proactive outreach to internal and external customers.
High motivation, independence, teamwork, and results orientation.
Knowledge of the videogame industry, specifically videogame technology and development, is desirable.
College graduate.
Expert in Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Project or equivalent project-management tools; familiarity with Lotus Notes desirable.
Exhibit thought and behavioral leadership within the group.
Proven technical expertise with website development, including proactive investigation of emerging technologies, and fluency with existing technologies sufficient to hold developers accountable for deliverables and solve technical problems.
If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply directly through our website using the following link: http://www.cmp.com/careers/jobdescriptions.jhtml
Equal Opportunity Employer.

Headquartered in Manhasset, NY, CMP Technology is part of United Business Media (www.unitedbusinessmedia.com), one of the world’s leading global business information companies. UBM brings together the world’s buyers and sellers, helping their markets work effectively and efficiently through PR Newswire’s news distribution network and CMP’s portfolio of events, print and online publications. For more information, go to www.unitedbusinessmedia.com

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CMP Technology
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