Jan 22

Job: Web Producer – Japan Society (NY)

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Position: Web Producer
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York City, New York
Contract: Full-Time

Established in 1907, New York’s Japan Society is an internationally recognized nonprofit, nonpolitical organization that provides access to information on Japan, offers opportunities to experience Japanese culture, and fosters sustained and open dialogue on issues important to the United States, Japan, and East Asia. 

The Web Producer is responsible for supporting web and e-communications efforts across multiple programs and departments. This person is also responsible for updating and maintaining content on the Japan Society website, creating and editing our email campaigns, and assist with various other tasks including website optimization, graphics editing, and social media updates to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram.  A key quality is attention to detail, strong project management skills, and a keen eye for proofreading web content for publishing.  The position requires flexibility in working across multiple projects concurrently, with an ability to shift priorities when needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create content modifications to website using a proprietary CMS.
• Create and edit email campaigns.
• Ensure design, copy, and content meet Japan Society’s style guide and graphics standards.
• Monitor and update SEO Meta data.
• Perform a variety of web marketing tasks as assigned.
• Use independent judgment and initiative in time-sensitive situations to meet deadlines.
• Effectively organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments

Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in related field, or combination of relevant education and work experience.
• 3+ years work experience in related positions.
• Familiar with principles of user experience design, including issues such as usability, navigation, site architecture, information design and accessibility.
• Familiar with Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Familiar with HTML and CSS.
• Familiar with email platforms.
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel.
• Familiar with new technologies that impact user interaction and presentation, as well as backend production and delivery.
• Experience with Blackbaud’s Spark platform a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fine-tuned skills in accuracy and proofreading with meticulous attention to details.
• Practical skills in researching and learning new technologies.
• Skilled in taking direction and knowing when to self-direct.
• Ability to translate business requirements into specifications and to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects and overlapping deadlines.
• Ability to solve complex technical and business issues with direction/approval.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and cross-departmentally.
• Familiar with Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram.

To Apply:  Email your resume, and letter of interest indicating your current salary or salary expectations, to the Director of Human Resources, at jobs@japansociety.org.