Career Opportunities at AnotherUniverse.com

Associate Editor Copywriter Graphic Artist Marketing Assistant Purchasing Clerk Web Developer
AnotherUniverse.com is the largest retailer of comic books and sci fi related collectibles. We have two, full color catalogs and an eCommerce web site which features over 12,000 products.

 

 


Associate Editor


AnotherUniverse.com needs a creative and assertive self-starter to join our award-winning magazine. This person will assist the Editor in Chief in managing a staff, managing a budget, and creating and fulfilling a vision of how AnotherUniverse.com should expand and improve its news coverage, both breaking and feature stories. Strong television and/or print experience (as well as Web) is required; knowledge in the niches covered by AnotherUniverse.com, is preferred.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 
  • Write and edit several stories a week including regular columns
  • Seek out and report news and conduct investigative reports
  • Help develop publishing strategies
  • Maintain Web site and contribute to Web site improvement efforts
  • Maintain freelancer communications and manage budget
  • Maintain editorial calendar and prepare editorial reports
 
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
 
  • Must be an avid internet user
  • Strong proofreading skills.
  • Good grasp of grammar and spelling with an eye for detail.
  • Very helpful to have familiarity with Comic Book and Sci-Fi industries
  • Computer literacy a must. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Must be able to work under deadlines.
  • Must be highly organized and capable of instituting organization
  • Must be able to undertake new projects at a short notice
 
AnotherUniverse.com

Email resumes and salary requirements to: careers@anotheruniverse.com - please put Associate Editor in your subject line.
 
 

Copywriter


 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 
The Copywriter will work with the Art Director to produce a monthly catalog, as well as four to five seasonal catalogs per year. This includes all sell copy, editing, creating and implementing proofing schedules plus some marketing and design input will be expected. Most of this work will be done in QuarkXPress. In addition to the catalogs the Copywriter will be responsible for the production of print ads, inserts and various circulars, creation of online advertising including weekly banner ads, and supporting the online store when necessary. Other responsibilities include writing monthly ad solicits, dealing with vendors and publishers, and managing a junior writer.
 
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
 
  • Minimum of three to four years of agency or print experience
  • Three to fours years of writing experience, preferably in catalogs
  • Must be creative and should have some familiarity with the comic book and science fiction fields
  • Must have strong proofing and editing skills as well as the ability to manage multiple projects and production schedules
  • Some familiarity with QuarkXPress a must. Internet experience also very helpful
 
AnotherUniverse.com

Email resumes and salary requirements to: careers@anotheruniverse.com - please put Copywriter in your subject line.
 
 

GRAPHIC ARTIST


 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 
We're looking for an entry level person who has a strong eye for design to work closely with art director and graphic artists. Duties include tasks such as design, web graphics production, scanning, photography, image manipulation, etc. Dont worry if you're not an expert, we will help the right motivated individual with on the job training. Good organizational skills necessary.
 
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
 
Some experience in web graphics essential. Art background and print production experience a plus. Applications including Debabelizer, Photoshop, QuarkXpress, Illustrator or Freehand very helpful.
 
AnotherUniverse.com

Email resumes and salary requirements to: careers@anotheruniverse.com - please put Graphic Artist in your subject line.
 
 

MARKETING ASSISTANT


AnotherUniverse.com needs a creative and assertive self-starter to help build traffic and conversion and launch an affiliate marketing program.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 
  • Compile media lists for online and offline releases
  • Compile fan lists for online and offline releases
  • Optimize Meta tags thoughout the site and keep them current
  • Insure search engine placement in premium search results areas
  • Administrate affiliate marketing program, including working directly with members on strategies to get the best conversion rates
  • Track results of campaigns
  • Build traffic to website
  • Send out weekly marketing emails to subscriber list
 
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
 
  • Must be an avid internet user
  • Must be familiar with web marketing components including, meta tags, search engines, affiliate programs, and banner advertising programs.
  • Must be highly organized and capable of instituting organization
  • Must be able to undertake new projects at a short notice
 
Email letter, resume and URLs to: careers@anotheruniverse.com - please use Marketing Assistant as your subject line.
 
 

Purchasing Clerk


 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 
  • Faxing and confirming receipt of purchase orders
  • Noting availability and ETA's
  • Posting ETA's in MACS
  • Input new item codes
  • Offer set-ups
  • Enter large purchase orders
  • Proofing Catalogs
  • Entry of operator messages
  • Expediting of late purchase orders
  • Filing and maintenance of PO's and vendor information
 
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
 
  • Typing of 40 WPM (10 key preferred)
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Clear and accurate communication (both written and verbal)
  • Above average math interpretation
  • Previous MACS experience preferred
  • At least one year of general business environment
 
AnotherUniverse.com

Email resumes and salary requirements to: careers@anotheruniverse.com - please put Purchasing Clerk in your subject line.
 
 

WEB DEVELOPER


AnotherUniverse.comis looking for a seasoned ASP programmer to develop e-commerce web sites
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 
  • Develop e-commerce web sites.
  • Develop affiliate program management pages.
  • Develop e-commerce admin pages.
  • Administer MS SQL Server database.
  • Create stored procedures.
 
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
 
  • Must have 2+ years of experience in applications development. (including 1+ years web development)
  • Must have BS degree or equivalent experience.
  • Must be an expert in ASP, VB Script programming.
  • Must have experience with IIS 4.0, ADO and MTS.
  • Must have excellent knowledge about MS SQL Server 6.5 and creating stored procedures.
  • Must have good understanding of web design and development.
  • Must have strong communication and organizational abilities.
  • Must work in a team environment, be a self-starter, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
 
AnotherUniverse.com

Email letter, resume and URLs to: careers@anotheruniverse.com - please use Web Developer as your subject line.