Advance Internet: Managing Editor, Web Product Development, Jersey City, NJ

The Managing Editor, Web Product Development, will collaborate with the Executive Editor, and with the Managing Editor, Web Site Development, to conceptualize, prioritize and oversee the development and implementation of editorial products across the company.

This person will have a leadership role as the “client” for cross-departmental product development teams. This person also will be responsible for hiring and supervising an Editor, Web Product Development – a direct report to provide support and assistance with these responsibilities.

This position requires strong editorial creativity and product management skills. The variety of work ranges from small/routine features to large/cutting-edge initiatives. Details include writing long-term plans for editorial development to fulfill strategic goals, researching internal and vendor options to help determine how products are developed, evaluating and selecting vendors (and managing vendor relationships) in collaboration with the Project Management and Technology departments, writing project proposals and requirements (with input from other departments), reviewing and quality-testing completed deliverables, and supporting implementation and maintenance by the local Web sites.

We are seeking a forward-thinking individual who can keep up with industry innovations and develop new ideas. Our interactive local Web sites are leading sources of constantly updated news, sports and entertainment information. We want a person to help maintain that market edge while developing new initiatives, including projects involving citizen journalism, video, social networking and more.

The ideal candidate will have experience with editorial Web product development management for interactive sites. Experience with project management principles and best practices is important. Experience with online news production and newspaper editorial technology is desired. Must be detail-oriented and collaborative, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong analytical and problem solving skills. BA/BS preferred.

To learn about us, visit advanceinternet.com. This full-time position includes benefits; salary commensurate with experience.

Contact Info:
To apply, submit resume, salary requirements and contact information to editorialjobs@advance.net.

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