Web Producer @ Tonic (SoHo)

Date: 2009-11-19, 5:20PM EST
Reply to: job-mcn2v-1473693130@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

Summary:
Tonic, the leading "good news" site and media company focused on the good things that happen around the world each day, is looking for someone to curate our world of good. We seek an über talented web producer and writer who is ready to tackle the startup life and serve as a jack (or jane) of all trades and help us program features on the site, and launch and maintain new features and sections. Tonic will provide the resources, team and vision to allow the right candidate to thrive and make a difference in the world.

Description:
Tonic's web producer/writer will possess exquisite attention to detail, yet can excel under tight deadlines while still putting a smile on peoples' faces as they visit Tonic.com. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate and knowledgeable about current events and pop culture, and about the good things going on in the world. Creativity and great, error-free writing skills are a must. The ability to touch up and cut images will be important in this role. A comfort level with various content management systems and blogging software is required. This position will report into the website editor and director of content. However, it will work directly with other members of the team including our editorial, marketing, PR and management teams. Finally, you can do all this while maintaining a sense of humor, your sanity, and loads of flexibility.

Responsibilities:
• Research and write original content daily for various new blogs and programming initiatives to launch on Tonic.com
• Help package and produce Tonic's daily newsletter
• Be active in social media and participate in promoting Tonic's content.
• Assist in content syndication and aggregation efforts, helping manage relationships with partner content providers and distributors.
• Cut, correct, upload and place images on the site.
• Write and edit content for the Tonic News site as needed.
• Be able to work with video files, including original clips shot for Tonic and aggregated clips from YouTube, etc.
• Help analyze site traffic patterns and be able to adjust site content and programming as needed
• Have fun while working hard.

Skills & experience:
• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years of web production experience, preferably at a content or media website.
• Hands-on experience with basic HTML and CSS
• Professional writing and editing experience with links or clips to prove it
• Experience with editorial and programming decision-making and headline writing.
• Understanding of SEO and experience using social media tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work quickly in an evolving environment
• Proficiency with MS Office software
• Experience with various content management systems and blogging tools (i.e. WordPress or similar)
• Skills with image editing software (i.e. Photoshop). Experience with multimedia production including audio/video content creation is also a plus.
• Sense of humor absolutely required.

This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to change the world. It is a full-time position located in SoHo.