Hello all, I'm hoping folks on this list can help spread the word about a new Community Media Coordinator position currently open at Amherst Community Television! Details follow... POSITION: COMMUNITY MEDIA COORDINATOR DESCRIPTION: The Community Media Coordinator is responsible for researching new web functionality and web expansion project for ACTV, as well as administering and maintaining website, adopting relevant best practices whenever applicable. These include features, functions, and solutions to transform static information into engaging web experience for web visitors. Manage re-design and migration of existing website and database to maximize programmatic efforts. Works to build growth in participation and viewer ship of Act's on-line community amongst members, the Amherst community, others involved in Public, Education and Government community media. JOB PPROFILE: Full time, 40 hours per week with health benefits. Four months probationary period of employment, reviewed annually in accordance with personnel policy. Work diverse job schedule including evenings and occasional weekends. REPORTS TO: Executive Director QUALIFICATION: Associate or Higher degree in Technology/Communications EXPERIENCE: Two or more years of experience working in public access center or Equivalent experience JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: *Work with staff and board to define project scope *Assess needs, gather requirements, and research best practices for re-design and migration of existing ACTV website to a Content Management System (CMS) based site *Assess need, gather requirements, and research best practices for adoption of Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system *Keep up-to-date with new technologies and propose new on-line and electronic capacities to enhance ACTV's work by providing increased visibility for the station and community-produced media *Interface with the Town administration and current vendors to research and implement best practices for operation of ACTV's internet capabilities including email service, DNS/web page hosting, and streamed media hosting *Attend staff meetings, participate in relevant Board Committees, and participate in overall communications strategy planning for ACTV as a whole *Develop curriculum materials to enable staff, ACTV members, and community members to publish digital media online in multiple formats. Work with director, staff, and board to develop long-term plan to integrate web-based publishing into ACTV programming *Prepare digital media content for publication on ACTV website, as well as on social networking platforms such as youtube, and podcast and video cast syndicates such as iTunes *Explore options for publication and/or syndication of ACTV-produced content on partner websites and online venues; work to develop relationships and share online content with like-minded community media organizations. *Research possibility of developing an e-newsletter and/or blog with staff and members *Perform general updates to the website coordinated with other staff KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: *Website development experience, preferably including CMS-based development *Strong writing and editing skills *Ability and willingness to learn new concepts and skills as needed *Experience with Web 2.0 trends and technologies such as social networking, social bookmarking, blogging, podcasting, and RSS, search engine optimization *Strong communication, organizational and computer skills *Strong project management skills and ability to take initiative *Interest in information architecture, user interfaces, and website usability *Multimedia production experience *Dedication to ACTV mission and interest in supporting community produced media To apply please send resume and cover letter to director at actvamherst.com or mail to Amherst Community Television 246 College Street, Amherst, MA 01002. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.