Friday, February 6, 2009

DC--Center for Democracy & Technology--Web Producer

Job Title Web Producer
Job Contact Email hr@cdt.org
Employer Center for Democracy & Technology
Posted 02/02/09
Job Description

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The Center for Democracy and Technology is a non-profit public interest group, based in Washington DC and San Francisco, CA, dedicated to keeping the Internet open, innovative and free. CDT is one of the world's premier Internet, technology and civil liberties advocacy organizations, working at the cutting edge of policy issues concerning free expression and privacy in a digital age. For more information please visit http://www.cdt.org .

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Center for Democracy and Technology is looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our growing and dynamic Communications Department. Reporting to the Director of Communications, you will manage our online presence and advise and assist with our online campaigns. We are currently beginning an overhaul of our web presence (including a new CMS and a new design) and the Web Producer will have an opportunity to shape an online strategy for CDT as we improve our capacity for online advocacy. Overall, we are hoping to find a Web Producer with creative ideas to help further the CDT message.

RESPONSIBILITIES
# Oversee migration to new Drupal CMS
# Work with outside contractor to ensure quality of migration to new CMS
# Liaison with contractor during last phases of website overhaul, oversee development
# Implement content strategy for CDT's website
# Manage existing content, including updates
# Develop summaries of material to make content easier to find and understand
# Ensure content is well edited and complete
# Monitor and build website traffic
# Engage our constituents through the use of innovative web tools and social media
# Design and implement interactive tools for use on CDT's website as well as externally
# Collaborate with issue area teams to create new web tools and widgets that further our advocacy and educate the public
# Maintain and utilize our CRM in collaboration with the communications director to engage and inform our Activist List and other mailing lists
# Create multimedia content in collaboration with communications team and issue area experts
# Design, create and distribute multimedia packages
# Create graphics or new websites for web campaigns and website
# Training and technical support for staff
# Administration of website, including upgrades and editing content
# Technical assistance for staff members, including basic help with the new CMS and CRM

QUALIFICATIONS
# Experience with Drupal
# Experience with multimedia, web, and blogging
# Experience shooting video, photography and audio recording
# Experience using video, photography and audio production software
# Strong communication and project management skills

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with experience and is competitive with public interest and government pay scales. CDT also offers excellent benefits, including health care and dental coverage, retirement plan, and generous vacation and parental leave.

TO APPLY

Please send and email explaining your interest in the position, along with a resume, to hr@cdt.org. Deadline: February 20, 2009.

The Center for Democracy and Technology is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation, religion, or physical ability.

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