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Careers at The ChronicleThe Chronicle of Higher Education and The Chronicle of Philanthropy strive to provide the highest quality news and information in print and online. Our greatest asset is the staff members who bring experience, expertise, and a commitment to quality and high journalistic standards. We seek to employ talented people whose contributions will carry forward our mission. Along with a collegial and collaborative work environment, we offer competitive salaries and outstanding benefits; including five weeks of vacation per year, a generous retirement plan, and comprehensive health benefits. We encourage candidates to review our posted jobs below and submit a résumé for positions of interest. Every résumé that is submitted for an open position will be carefully reviewed. Candidates whose backgrounds most closely match the requirements of the job will be contacted directly. The Chronicle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Current OpeningsOngoing OpportunitiesThe Chronicle of Higher Education Night Web Producer - Editorial The Chronicle of Higher Education, the leading source for news of colleges and universities, seeks a dynamic journalist with strong news judgment to serve as a night Web producer for its Web site. The producer will manage multimedia features, update Web pages, prepare e-mail newsletters, and create original online content. Duties include:
The job requires working Sunday through Thursday nights. A strong interest in online media is a must. Experience with audio editing and HTML preferred. Job applicants should a cover letter and resume to: Scott Smallwood, Managing Editor (Chronicle.com), The Chronicle of Higher Education, 1255 23rd St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20037. Or you can e-mail these materials to scott.smallwood@chronicle.com. The subject line of the e-mail should read "Web Producer Applicant." The Chronicle of Higher Education Web Developer (LAMP), New Media The Chronicle of Higher Education seeks a talented and committed Web Developer for its New Media Department. The Web Developer will be responsible for the building and maintenance of web applications that interact with databases across multiple websites. The ideal candidate will have experience with building high-traffic websites. Knowledge of building websites using PHP, MySQL, Apache and Linux is essential. Familiarity with PHP-based Content Management Systems, Shell scripting, Perl, JavaScript, DOM, CSS, Pear and/or LDAP is preferred. Two-three years of related experiences is required. It is vital to be self-motivated, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, have the ability to work in a collaborative deadline-driven environment, and pay close attention to detail. This position is located in Washington D.C. and candidates must be able to work locally. The Chronicle of Higher Education and its sister publication, The Chronicle of Philanthropy are the leading sources for news, career searches and community discussion in higher education and philanthropy, respectively. The New Media department supports the Web design and maintenance of the company Web sites, most notably, www.chronicle.com and www.philanthropy.com. Along with a collegial and collaborative work environment, we offer competitive salaries and an outstanding benefits package including five weeks of paid vacation, a generous profit-sharing plan, and comprehensive health benefits. The Chronicle is located in the West End of Washington, D.C. within walking distance of both the Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom Metro stops. Interested candidates should send their résumé, cover letter, and salary requirements to: nmapply@chronicle.com. Please state "Web Developer" in the subject line. The Chronicle of Higher Education FileMaker Pro Database Developer - New Media The Chronicle of Higher Education seeks a qualified FileMaker Pro database developer with at least three years of development experience in FileMaker Pro 7, 8, or 9 and at least one year of working with 8 or 9. Relevant experience in MS Access will be considered. This position will be responsible for defining, creating and maintaining a wide variety of cross platform FileMaker databases and systems for our editorial and business departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong relational design, advanced scripting and design skills. Prior experience in print and online publishing will be helpful, but not necessary. The position requires direct communication with technical and non-technical staff, therefore candidates will need to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates with additional skills in HTML, XML, SQL, JDBC/ODBC, and/or project management are preferred. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to nmapply@chronicle.com. Please indicate "FileMaker Pro Database Developer" in the subject line. No phone calls please. The Chronicle of Higher Education Communications Online Marketing Associate The Chronicle of Higher Education seeks an Online Marketing Associate to join our growing Communications department. The successful candidate will assist in creating, coordinating, and administering online marketing programs and specialized Web offerings for our advertising clients. Responsibilities include:
Requirements for this position include strong familiarity with the standard Microsoft Office programs; the ability to quickly master new software tools like the ones referenced above; and outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills. We seek an experienced multitasker who has the patience and diplomacy to juggle multiple projects for a variety of clients in a deadline-driven environment. You should also have demonstrated experience with e-marketing, e-commerce, and Web analytics, as well as proficient knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Flash. Familiarity with Photoshop is preferred. A wordsmith with a flair for copy is a plus. Interested candidates should send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Holly Horner at commjobs@chronicle.com. Indicate "Online Marketing Associate" in the subject line. No phone calls please. The Chronicle of Higher Education is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. |