(freelance to full time) : ESPN Mobile Publishing is seeking a Technical Producer who will be responsible for creating, managing, maintaining and supporting mobile content production and automation systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, (1) template creation and maintenance (2) automation troubleshooting (3) working with software engineering to develop improvements of production and delivery techniques (4) ensuring the daily production goals for publishing content and templates are achieved (5) liaising with the creative and content teams to explain technical tools and protocols (6) serving as the lead on key technical production projects and tasks ensuring that the technical aspects of templates and content meet specifications (7) analyzing requirements of producers, editors, designers and reconciling with the technical requirements for publishing (8) In collaboration with IT, troubleshoot technical production problems providing quick diagnosis and resolution of such problems (9) participating in the technical analysis and evaluation of new technologies, products, and product enhancements related to web publishing (10) providing technical troubleshooting and maintenance for the technical aspects of web publishing systems and system components (11) anticipate and avoid common problems, and solve problems independently when they arise (12) writing specification documents
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
JAVA, XML, WML, WAP, XHTML, SQL, J2ME, BREW; and other state-of-the-art online technologies for web and mobile content production and delivery. Advanced understanding of the technical aspects of web page and template publishing. Experience writing functional and technical specs and driving them through development. Structured programming experience. Strong communication skills. Strong project management experience, with project lives ranging from a few days to many months. Ability to multi-task and manage several projects at once. Strong passion for sports and an understanding of sports media products.
Education and Experience:
Computer Science Degree and 2-4 years wireless experience ideal.
Additional Information:
Position Type: Freelance to Full-time
Contact Info:
We are looking for someone to begin immediately in our New York City office. Job is Full time freelance with performance based conversion to a permanent position. Please provide cover letter, resume and hourly salary requirements to: Krys.krycinski@espn3.com. Include “Technical Producer” in subject line of email.
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