Director of Online Content
Cygnus Interactive
College Park, MD, or Fort Atkinson, WI

Job Purpose and Reporting Structure

Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Publishing, Interactive, the Online Content Director is responsible for developing, maintaining and growing the news/editorial content, interactive services and features, producing the highest quality web sites, portals and content-driven e-products at maximum cost efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop an overall content and online feature plan for existing and new Cygnus online properties and products; Calendar, budget and monitor editorial and online content accordingly.
• Work with the Interactive team, Trade Publication and Trade Show/Conference Divisions to develop content opportunities that leverage our ability to drive traffic back and forth between all media properties (Print, Expo and Interactive).
• Work with design team to produce quality electronic content and features.
• Deploy and maintain multiple incoming wire and related news feeds; Ensure content meets style and market need/demand.
• Research content and features for online production and publication.
• Interface with industry contacts and customers; Will include travel to industry events such as conferences and trade show.
• Develop sites, portals and products as an industry presence. Professionally represent the company in the appropriate associations, societies and groups.
• Coordinate the work of site and portal editors, content teams and third-parties.
• Respond to internal/external questions and requests for information.
• Assist in professional development and growth of content team.
• Review financial statements for accuracy and variance, and manage editorial costs to the revenue stream.
• Remain technically competent and keep current in new developments within the industry.

Job Requirements

• Requires education generally equivalent to four years of college with coursework in journalism or English, five years of progressively responsible experience in a supervisory role in a fast-paced environment.
• Background in B2B Media a plus.
• Professional experience of at least (3) years managing online or targeted media content and publishing teams.
• Excellent knowledge of the Internet as it relates to content working in conjunction with sales and technology.
• General knowledge of deployment and development of content, services and features on the Internet.

Competitive salary (complete benefits package for full time positions).

Send cover letter, resume and salary history to jobs@cygnusinteractive.com.

Posted April 20, 2004 02:08 AM