Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, a global, integrated communications agency, is looking for a Senior Writer to join the writing team in our Seattle, WA office. The senior writer develops and drafts compelling articles and other content to make sense of complex technology, explains product messaging and helps clients develop smart content approaches.. The writing team includes writers at Waggener Edstrom Worldwide offices in Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Austin, TX; Asia and the U.K. Team members have a wide range of professional writing experience including former journalists at daily newspapers and online technology publications, developed materials for corporate and community publications, and produced books, white papers and reviewer guides. For the past 25 years, we’ve worked with innovative and world-changing clients such as T-Mobile, Microsoft, BMC Software and GE. We specialize at working with innovators and giving these companies a compelling voice that accelerates the adoption of their new ideas. What really sets Waggener Edstrom Worldwide apart is that we share the passion that these forward-thinking companies have for discovery and invention…and appreciate the opportunity to tell their story. It’s a different kind of public relations that is constantly evolving and harnessing new media. It’s an approach that we call Innovation Communications. Responsibilities : Writing • Produces a broad range of high-quality content, including feature articles, blog posts, news releases, speeches, script writing and Q&As. Senior writers will help develop new types of Web content that tell a story but aren’t necessarily limited to text, such as videos, podcasts, interactive graphics, narrated slide shows and tutorials. • Researches and reports on complex topics to develop compelling stories. • Writes documents that are consistently well organized and grammatically correct, which require minimal editing. • Works with colleagues on large projects and develops a vision for packaging together content. Brainstorms on what kinds of content would be most effective. Client Service • Provides the highest level of professional service to customers by educating them about good writing and offering guidance on creating the most effective content. • Participates in brainstorming sessions with account teams and clients to craft content plans. • Promotes the value of writing department services and processes to agency staff and customers. • Demonstrates an active understanding of issues, marketing objectives, technology and products and provides strategic counsel to account staff and clients. • Gives direct, honest counsel to account staff and clients and applies brainstorming and problem-solving techniques to issues. Agency Business • Understands and meets WE guidelines on best business practices including utilization, daily timesheets, accurate billing, timely expense reports, etc. • Understands and meets Writing Services team best practices. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or above; communications or journalism • 5+ years of full-time professional writing experience in a journalism setting with strong online background • Understanding of technology and tech industry • Experience working under editorial deadlines • Proficiency using computer and general business applications Additional Requirements : • Must be able to work at least 45 hours per week, including occasional weekends • Must be able to travel according to client/team needs • Must be able to work with colleagues across multiple geographic locations • Web savvy; working knowledge of blogging and microblogging platforms More about Waggener Edstrom Worldwide (WE). The agency has more than 800 employees in 16 offices, and its Global Alliance program expands the agency’s reach to 13 additional international markets. WE offers six global practices: Corporate Communications, Consumer Marketing, Environment, Healthcare, Public Affairs and Technology. How to Apply: Waggener Edstrom Worldwide believes its people are its greatest asset. The company offers outstanding professional development and competitive compensation and benefits. Please submit your resume (in a Word document only please) via our website at www.WaggenerEdstrom.com/careers Job 3766

Sears Holdings Management Corporation provides corporate services to Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) and its family of companies. Sears Holdings Corporation, the parent company of Kmart and Sears, Roebuck and Co., is the nation's fourth largest broad-line retailer with over $50 billion in annual revenues and approximately 3,800 Full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. We are the leading home appliance, lawn & garden and tools retailer in the U.S. and operate the largest home services business in the nation. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith, Martha Stewart Everyday and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. We are committed to improving the lives of our customers by providing quality services, products and solutions that earn their trust and build lifetime relationships. Sears Holdings is seeking an experienced Front-End Developer to join our User Experience Team. The ideal candidate should be able to quickly hand-code clean HTML and CSS from Photoshop Comps and Wireframes. You will report to the Manager of Front-End Development. You will work with a team of 3-5 front-end developers that take on new development initiatives and platform enhancements across sears.com, kmart.com and the associated portfolio of brand properties. You will be responsible for front-end development and client-side interactions using HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, RSS, JavaScript, Flash and other related interactive technologies. Your responsibilities will include making recommendations on front-end technologies, leveraging best practices, accurately estimating and tracking your time across multiple simultaneous projects, as well as working with the UE staff to develop and document methodologies, standards and best practices for the group. As an integral part of the User Experience department, you will work closely with information architects, visual designers and developers to produce front-end solutions. This will include collaborating on new design concepts, working on win/win solutions with team members, consulting with stakeholders on design enhancements, and working on small/mid-size maintenance projects. Currently, we are interested in candidates with 3+ years of demonstrable experience and who have had a background of working on large-scale web initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional programming skills, an understanding of user-centered design principles, and the ability turn business and user requirements into elegant user interfaces and compelling interactive experiences. All candidates under consideration must be able to present a comprehensive portfolio. Responsibilities: * Generate and maintain front-end code * Work on front-end development activities, solutions, methods, and practices. * Develop new and effective interactive design solutions on time and in scope. * Collaborate with UE team to deliver on new business initiatives and platform enhancements. * Assist in developing methodologies, standards and best practices for the group * Research and recommend appropriate interactive technologies * Develop reusable code libraries * Conduct code walkthroughs and quality assurance with development teams * Develop web accessible and browser compatibility code Core Competencies: * Strong HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, XML programming skills ? Proficient in JavaScript / Flash * Proficient with Macromedia HomeSite or IDM UItraEdit, Adobe Photoshop / Image Ready, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Fireworks, Macromedia Dream Weaver. * Basic understanding of interaction design and user-centered design methods & practices * Professional experience collaborating with design and development teams on large-scale projects. * Excellent oral communication skills. * Ability to prioritize and track multiple tasks across multiple projects, under tight deadlines. * Enjoy working closely with others, respectful of other perspectives. * Expert conflict resolution skills and being able to negotiate with stakeholders. * Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks across multiple projects, under tight deadlines. * Organized, self-directed, efficient and able to manage complex projects in a timely manner * Willingness to switch gears quickly and be flexible to work on concurrent projects. * Ability to create clean, precise browser-compatible code. Desired Qualifications: * 3+ years experience with HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, XML, RSS, JavaScript, AJAX, Flash and other related interactive technologies. * 1+ years experience in e-commerce, retail merchandising/marketing, advertising, product development, e-commerce or related fields. * Experience with Website Localization Issues and Web Accessibility Standards a plus. * Experience with IBM Web Sphere, JSP, Swing, Struts would be a definite asset but not necessarily required. * Degree in Marketing, Visual Communication, Graphic Arts, Computer Science or related area a plus. * Agency/Design Firm experience a big plus. * A portfolio of your best recent work will be reviewed. Scope of Management Influence & Control: * No associates report directly to this position Benefits: As a Sears professional, your career path options will be determined by your performance as well as your desire to advance further within the Sears organization. You'll also get some of the best benefits in the industry: -Medical, Dental and Legal Plans -Flexible Spending Accounts -Associate Discounts -Group Universal Life Insurance -Long-Term Disability Insurance -Long-Term Care Insurance -Business Travel Accident Insurance -Short-Term Disability -Vacation/Personal and National Holidays -WorkLife Solutions Please Note: Different eligibility rules apply to certain benefits. Some businesses do not offer all benefits shown.

The Atlantic Media Company is seeking an experienced product leader to drive the online product vision for TheAtlantic.com. The Sr. Product Manager will be responsible for defining, communicating, and executing a product vision that is aligned to the site mission and organizational goals. This is a highly cross function role that is responsible for gathering requirements, creating functional specifications, managing the project queue, communicating project status, and supporting edit and business initiatives. The candidate will have extensive experience developing web-based products, a strong user interface focus, knowledge of SEO best practices, and excellent project management skills. This position reports into the Vice President of Digital Strategy and Operations. Major Responsibilities Include: • Articulating a product vision and defining the 12 month product roadmap • Managing the entire product lifecycle from concept through launch; identifying opportunities for process improvements • Collaborating with editorial, marketing, sales, business development, and advertising operations to determine and prioritize project requirements • Conducting needs assessments, competitive research, user research and market analysis • Documenting business and functional requirements • Managing usability and design efforts • Communicating strategy, project status, conflicts, and resource needs to executive management • Determining and evaluating success metrics to measure the effectiveness of product launches Qualifications of Ideal Candidate: • 7+ years experience developing and managing web-based products and solutions at all stages of the lifecycle • Excellent project planning and management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once • Solid understanding of web standards, web browser capabilities, user experience, and common web technologies (AJAX, HTML, dHTML, XML and CSS) • Experience with publishing systems including: content management (commercial or open source), blogging (Movable Type, Word Press, Type Pad) and video • Familiarity with ad serving platforms, ideally DART • Demonstrated ability leading cross-functional teams • Problem solver with solid analytical and research skills • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to converse with business, editorial and technology teams • Candidates with experience working for media, business, or finance sites strongly preferred • Bachelors degree required, MBA preferred To apply, please visit www.atlanticmediacompany.com Atlantic Media Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accountable for developing and executing design solutions for assigned portions of projects in the areas of information layout and user experience/behavioral interaction with the content. Develops and executes interface design solutions including: concept maps; competitive, comparative and content inventories; information organization models; site maps; use case analysis; wire frames; navigation schemes; interaction diagrams and error handling. Qualifications: Education: Master's degree or equivalent experience directly related in designing online and consumer software product interfaces. Experience: 6-8 years directly related experience in designing online and consumer software product interfaces. Specialized Knowledge: Uses extensive background in user interface, product and multimedia design, scripting and knowledge of prototyping and multiple platforms to develop software interfaces. Principal Responsibilities: 1. Identifies, addresses and solves complex user interface and information design problems by providing multiple viable solutions. 2. Possesses expert diagramming and screen layout skills and creates hi-level concept maps, navigation maps and wire frames. 3. Collaborates with other disciplines to define the vision and requirements for a product or programming area. 4. Possesses thorough understanding of AOL and industry standard applications/technologies such as HTML, CSS, AJAX, Flash and Publishing Systems. 5. Demonstrates proficiency in industry standard UI software such as Adobe Illustrator, Visio, Omni Graffle, Photoshop, Powerpoint and Acrobat.6. Reviews competing products and recommends design solutions that differentiate the company's products from those of competitors. 7. Works with business owners, producers, technology personnel, designers and researchers on specific projects to create final interface features. 8. May develop user profiles, with emphasis on human error control, display issues, visual interaction, physical manipulation, and task and objective analyses. Note: Applicants please note this is NOT an opening for a graphic or Web designer. Photoshop designs do not meet the qualifications listed below. All applicants must be able to provide samples of user interface diagrams/wire frames, requirements, and specifications.

Under the direction of the Director Application Development, this position is responsible for the design and construction of front end web applications for the Playboy Online team. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Lead and enforce standards for visual styles, templates and user interface elements for use in Playboy Online applications 2. Responsible for selection of and implementation of front end web frameworks 3. Design and construction of web user interfaces, visual elements and templates for use in Playboy Online applications 4. Web application design prototyping and storyboarding 5. Usability evaluation and end-user testing of interfaces 6. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand their needs, design solutions and build appropriate applications 7. Key involvement in large-scale corporate initiatives including the design and implementation of video delivery and syndication, content management, affiliate management, image gallery, community systems and other applications as required by the business 8. Execute projects in compliance with application architecture, development, and deployment standards 9. Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to eliminate defects and ensure cross-browser compatibility QUALIFICATIONS: . 5+ years web design experience, with prior hands-on work experience in applications development related to a company with a major web presence. . Intensive implementation experience with the following technologies: HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX frameworks (Jquery, Prototype, Mootools, etc), PHP and/or JSP, Web Template Engines (Freemarker, Velocity, Smarty, etc), SSI, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. . Experience with one or more of the following types of systems: Website Publishing, Web Content Management, Content Personalization, Image Gallery Applications, Online Video, Community Tools, Affiliate Management or E-commerce. . Experience with any of the following a plus: LAMP, O racle, J2EE, Adobe Flash and/or Flex, Source Code Management (SVN) and Agile Project Management Tools (Rally). . Must be comfortable working in a Cross-platform environment (MAC, Windows, Linux) . Experience in a structured, process-oriented web development environment is required. Experience with Agile (XP, Scrum) development methodologies a significant plus. . Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, as well as, highly self-motivated. . Bachelor's degree in web, graphic or multimedia design (or equivalent work experience).

kgb is looking for a online wizard to be our Director of Community Development and Social Media to be an integral part of our team in transforming the way content and information are delivered and consumed on the internet. We are solving some big problems, if that interests you as much as us, we should chat. The Company The best of both worlds. We are an internet start-up incubated within a leading global information services company, kgb (formerly InfoNXX). We enjoy the strength and resources of an established organization coupled with the dynamic of a start-up. It's been working well for us. Our mission is simple: completely redefine the way users get their content on the web. Our office is extremely open and collegiate. It is filled with smiles, Ping Pong, ideas, movies, pizza, and laughter. We find that pizza and ideas are highly correlated. We are building something great. If you can add to our team, we would love to have you on board. We’re a very eclectic bunch of characters, but we all share a common respect and a commitment to taking whatever we do, fun or work, to the max. Good ideas thrive above all else. Note: Our group is not affiliated with any of kgb's current products. We are a separate R&D type unit within the larger organization. The Job As the head of Community Development and Social Media you will be a core member of our leadership group. You will immediately have the ability to drive our overall direction for user acquisition, community development and maintenance, and social media engagement. You will be responsible for building an initial and core user base. You will be the translator between us, our community of users, and the overall tech community. Please note: This is not a social media marketing job, this is a community manager for a large scale consumer facing website. With so much to get done, every member of the team is encouraged to participate in all areas of the group. We expect this to excite our candidates and find that the right candidates often make great contributions outside of their area of focus. Responsibilities Lead the community on our site! *Drive acquisition of new users as well as growth in participation from current users *Be the eyes, ears, and mouth in engaging with our community both on and off of our platform *Create our community guidelines and the methods and strategies to enforce them *Work with the branding and product groups to ensure proper representation of the brand and message *Manage all our channels of communication (Blogs, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, Etc) *Network within the industry to various media outlets and bloggers *Foster the communication between the members of our community *Put out the fires before they start *Build a active developer community for our platform *But if a fire starts, develop and execute a strategy on how to put them out *Gain the trust and ear of our community Experience Guidelines (some of this should apply to you): *BA/BS from a four-year university in a relevant field *Have 2-7 years of experience in customer acquisition, community building and maintenance, social media strategies and outreach, and some PR experience a plus *Experience managing and growing an online business and community through utilizing web and social media tools. Having built and maintained a large community of users is a major plus *Proven deep understanding and thought leadership in the areas of user psychology, social media, and social networking *Extreme proficiency with all social media tools *Are active on social media platforms (Twitter, Blogging, YouTube, etc) *Have successfully used guerilla marketing and event planning to drive the community in the offline world *Familiarity with/love of the entire internet, every page (you may dislike some) *Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills Most likely you should: *Maintain relationships with industry “insiders” and leading companies *Worked for an Internet startup, content provider, or web company *Be proficient in establishing and tracking social media metrics *Also have experience engaging with the developer community

We are looking for a Senior Manager of Digital Content Ingestion Operations within the Kindle group. This role is responsible for defining, improving, and managing the eBook file ingestion processes by working with book publishers, 3rd party vendors, software development groups, and the technical account and vendor management teams. The successful candidate will lay the foundation for seamless flow of digital content from publishers through availability for sale on the Amazon Kindle store. The role will also be responsible for ensuring the health and continuous improvement of our content ingestion channel by implementing standard operating procedures, process improvement, and software development. The Content Ingestion Operations Manager will be able to credibly coordinate and build relationships between technical teams and business stakeholders, see projects through from scope through completion, have thorough command of digital publishing and metadata, and a strong background in operational process improvement and metrics. The successful candidate will: - Develop written requirements and functional specifications for processes that improve our ability to convert wide ranges of textual content and the experience of publishers and content owners - Define and manage technical projects - Drive software development through ROI analysis and business cases - Utilize metrics and analytics to drive process improvement around cycle time, throughput, and costs - Manage budgeting and contracts with 3rd party vendors - Drive end-to-end integration of digital content with existing Amazon systems that maximizes yield of eBook titles from ingestion through distribution - Explore, evaluate, and implement new technology - Understand and explain data transmission, ONIX, FTP, DRM, images, metadata, eBook file formats, and content ingestion portals specific to Amazon. Job Qualifications - 5-7 years of direct management experience - 5-7 years of experience managing cross-functional products, programs, or projects - Strong command of metrics and analytics, particularly around process improvement - Technical aptitude and familiarity with the design and utilization of complex systems; comfort with technology, and general knowledge of digital media data elements, ONIX, CODECs, XML, FTP, Images, Encoding, DRM, etc. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, building relationships, and the ability to influence other teams to meet goals - Other qualifications include a track record of complex and creative problem solving, , and the desire to create and build new processes - Advanced knowledge of SQL, Excel, Access, Unix desired - Experience in digital media integration, and retailing; a passion for books and publishing industry experience is a big plus - Bachelors degree required, MBA preferred

The fast growing interactive department at McGarryBowen is looking to fill the position of Director of Technology. In this role, the Director of Technology will broadly oversee the development, delivery, and support of websites, interactive campaigns and other online applications, including technical site design and builds, architectural fit and compliance, resource schedules and delivery milestones, and overall product quality. While working closely with management, The Director of Technology will be directly responsible for successfully guiding and growing a technology department still in it's infancy, by putting in place standards, tools and methodologies. This position requires the ability to direct a variety of diverse - and sometimes conflicting - requests, priorities, and activities. Candidates will need management skills combined with the flexibility to interact with people at all levels. RESPONSIBILITIES * Manage a team of developers and provide leadership in design, delivery, and support of all online products, sites and applications * Appropriately identify and assign tech leads to clients and/or projects * Develop and manage effective working relationships with other departments, with whom work must be coordinated or interfaced * Work with project managers and tech leads to assign accurately evaluate project scope and budgets, and assign development resources to projects * Assess the hosting needs of current and future sites/apps/widgets * Creates and monitors the set of policies that establish standard coding practices, deployment frameworks, tools, and methodology * Continually mentor and evaluate the development staff * Establish and define a standard methodology for quality assurance, to ensure that all deliverables are bug-free. * Management of SVN version control system * Work with Analytics team to define/implement tracking. CLIENT CONTACT * Attend meetings with account heads to assess client needs at a high level from a technical perspective. * Ability to answer questions in real time regarding best practices for building sites, apps, banners, etc. * Liaise with the tech leads on the client side QUALIFICATIONS * 6 years of interactive development experience * 4 years experience in managing technical professionals * Bachelor's Degree, ideally in computer science or equivalent experience * Interactive advertising a plus and a strong prerequisite * Experience in a large media, technology or internet company * Success at achieving sophisticated technology goals on-time and on-budget * Deep understanding of all web technologies, including Flash, XHTML, PHP, mySQL, XML, JSON, CSS, Actionscript 3, AMF * Ancillary knowledge of mobile technologies: iPhone SDK, Android, FlashLite 3.1 * Knowledge of social media APIs and mechanisms: Facebook, Clearspring, Twitter, flickr, etc * Working knowledge of video in Flash and on the web in general. * Ability to work/compile Actionscript in Eclipse, FDT. And/or Flexbuilder. * A sound understanding of content management systems * Server command line interaction.

We are a full service agency with offices in LA and Chicago. We employ a very strong team of strategists, designers, video editors, programmers and media specialists, all dedicated to creating highly detailed, innovative and often technically challenging, long-lasting solutions for ourselves and our clients. WE NEED We currently have an opening for an Account Executive who is looking for interesting, innovative and often technically-detailed projects to spin their magic on. The ideal candidate has a passion for modern web technologies, a background in marketing/project management, and experience with keeping high-profile clients happy. You will need experience handling both print and web-based projects so knowledge of file formats is strongly recommended. YOU HAVE * Minimum 3+ years of experience at an interactive / web development services company * Experience building and tracking budgets and schedules * A complete understanding of the life-cycle of web development * A background in marketing in web and print * Knowledge of common front-end and back-end technologies, frameworks and platforms * The ability to manage deliverables and communicate effectively with team members * Strong writing and communication skills * The ability to oversee and facilitate awesomeness * Knowledge of project management principles, processes and software * The ability to identify risks and budget issues before they become issues * An entrepreneur attitude (does not like to be micro-managed) * Comfortable with web-based and project management tools for day to day process and communication * Strong attention to detail and love for all things organizational * Team spirit - we don't use the statement 'that's not my job' at Lunchbox This position is for our LA office and will require daily on-site attendance, regular in-person client meetings and occasional travel to our Chicago office for both client and company related meetings and events. Only serious and qualified candidates need apply. All candidates must live in the Los Angeles metro area no other candidates outside of the Los Angeles metro area will be considered. Please forward resume and salary history. Candidates will be contacted only if there is an interest. No phone calls please. ABSOLUTELY NO THIRD PARTY SOLICITATIONS PLEASE (all such communications will be reported and then deleted)