Art21 is a non-profit contemporary art organization dedicated to introducing a large national, and increasingly international, audience to contemporary artists working in the United States today. Art21 produces the Emmy-nominated primetime PBS series, Art:21—Art in the Twenty-First Century; extensive free educational resources and public programs; companion books published by Harry N. Abrams; and the websites http://www.pbs.org/art21, http://www.art21.org (in development), http://blog.art21.org, as well as ancillary sites like Youtube, Flickr, Facebook, MySpace, and Del.icio.us.
Art21, Inc. seeks a full-time Web Manager responsible for the planning, maintenance, and management of Art21's websites and online projects. The Web Manager will ensure the consistency of Art21's online presence and work to achieve the organization’s mission. This position reports to Art21’s Director of Public Programs. It is a challenging and deadline-driven one within a supportive and collaborative work environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain Art21 websites and administer the content management system. In collaboration with various Art21 departments, make sure content (rich-media and text) is up-to-date on all websites and ancillary sites.
• Coordinate the production of all different content streams (text, images, video), to be supplied for the upcoming launch of the redesigned Art21 website.
• Oversee addition of video (and soon audio) components to all websites and ancillary sites, including any related licensing agreements and rights issues.
• Plan content and features with other departments and web developers.
• Program and/or design content and images when necessary (i.e. e-newsletters, e-campaigns, and blogging).
• Build alliances with other websites.
• Act as liaison with PBS Interactive, Art21’s web developers, and contractors as necessary; manage timeline and deliverables.
• Ensure all independent contractors perform work on time and on budget.
• Oversee all technical aspects of Art21 websites; monitor their performance.
• Monitor site statistics; prepare monthly reports.
• Maintain record of website expenses and create budgets for new web projects.
• Manage relationship with web hosting company.
• Keep track of domain name licenses.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess:
• BA/BFA/BS in the arts, new media, or related field; MA/MFA degrees encouraged.
• 4 years minimum web production experience.
• Experience with online content management tools.
• Proficiency in web production—including photo manipulation, graphics creation, and advanced HTML, PHP, and CSS. Adobe Flash a plus.
• Proficiency with video and other new media content; familiarity with video editing and compression software for streaming.
• Experience with online social networking platforms.
• Experience with web analytics.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong communication and good writing skills.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and knowledge of and passion for contemporary art are strongly encouraged.
TO APPLY
Please e-mail resume, cover letter, URLs, and salary requirements to:
job [at] art21 [dot] org
Attention: Ana Otero
Subject line should read ‘Web Manager position’
by March 28, 2008. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled; early applications are strongly encouraged. ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS. Due to the volume of applicants anticipated, we will not be able to respond individually to each applicant and will only be contacting those applicants that we feel best meet our criteria. The conclusion of the Web Manager search will be posted on http://blog.art21.org.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Art21, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
