Scripps Networks, world headquarters for HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living, Shop At Home and Great American Country (GAC), has an immediate opening for a Project Manager in our Knoxville, Tennessee office.
Job Summary:
Develops online functional specifications and communicates technology developments among cross functional groups.
Duties and Responsibilities:
– Writes functional specifications and requirements analysis for technology developments.
– Coordinates functional teams to build and review development of technology assets as related to content for websites and other interactive outlets as they arise.
– Maintains schedule of project lifecycle phases through spreadsheets, project management software, and other relevant software.
– Serves as communication point person between technology and business teams during technology developments. Communication includes updates on cost and resource estimations, project planning and scheduling, implementation, rollout and maintenance.
– Prepares reports on project progress and status to manager(s) and organization.
– Assists in research of latest technologies and competitive products and services to evaluate their application and/or to challenge our current and propose products.
– Assists in proposal of new products that embrace the business goals of the company.
Position Requirements
– Education: BA/BS degree or equivalent experience and 4 years in IT and/or online web design disciplines, preferably specializing in project management.
– Experience: 4 years in IT and/or online web design disciplines, preferably specializing in project management.
Skills/Abilities:
– Oral and written communication skills
– Interpersonal skills
– Organization and time management skills
– Ability to work under tight deadlines with multiple people and departments.
– Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
– Ability to prioritize workload.
– Critical thinking and logical reasoning including problem-solving skills.
– Ability to make modifications to existing analytic methods/techniques.
– Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Project, Excel, HTML and Flash.
Contact: Please email your resume with a cover letter to: recruiter@scrippsnetworks.com and reference job # 4818-DD
The E.W. Scripps Company, a diversified media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television, national television networks, interactive media and television retailing, is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
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