Editorial

Assistant Site Editor, TechTarget Windows Media

Needham, MA

TechTarget's Windows Media Group is looking for an assistant editor to help produce video, audio and other multimedia content for TechTarget Web sites providing information for corporate IT managers of Microsoft Windows platforms and applications. This is a multi-faceted, entry-level position that also involves maintaining and updating Web sites, developing and compiling e-newsletters and some writing and editing. The assistant editor will work closely with site and news teams to devise and launch multimedia features based on an understanding of readers' interests and needs. Candidates will be required to develop knowledge of Microsoft technologies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Help produce video, audio and other multimedia content;
• maintaining and updating Web sites;
• developing and compiling e-newsletters, and
• some writing and editing

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Bachelors Degree in communications with an emphasis on video, multimedia or related field, or equivalent experience;
• Experience with video, podcasts, multimedia and web production;
• Writing and editing skills; journalism training a plus;
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once;
• Technological expertise related to electronic design software (Photoshop, Flash Director) and new media including digital multimedia;
• Experience with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere or Avid-based editing system preferred;
• Experience meeting tight deadlines and remaining calm under pressure;
• Presentation and interpersonal skills;
• Very strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Knowledge of the high-tech market a plus; and,
• Excellent knowledge of how to use the Web to find information

Please contact jobs@techtarget.com