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February 6, 2007 @ 10:14 am

Director of Content

Job Description:
A major music website is seeking a Director of Content who has a vision for what hot in the world of hip-hop/R&B plus the experience of working in a multimedia environment and the organizational skills to lead our diverse content team of writers, bloggers, videographers and editors. This is a high-profile position, with unlimited growth potential for the right candidate.

Candidate must be a triple threat with at least three years experience in web publishing, video production, and a background in music journalism. Excellent contacts within the music industry is a must.
The Director of Content’s duties include but are not limited to:
• Daily oversight of all site content including blogs, video, news and community.
• Planning and management of the weekly production and publishing calendars.
• Researching, introducing and overseeing the implementation of new site tools and user resources.
• Communicating regularly with labels, publicists, artist reps.

The candidate must possess the following qualifications:
• A college degree in either journalism, communications or English from four year college
• excellent writing and communication skills
• highly organized and self-motivated
• strong interpersonal skills
• at least 2 years of professional writing experience, preferably with a weekly or daily publication.
• Ability to succeed in an extremely fast-paced environment
• A demonstrable knowledge of and passion for the online medium and hip-hop culture
• A can-do, leadership, winning attitude

Please send resume and a cover letter including salary requirements to: bigfee167@yahoo.com.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please. We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Please send resume and a cover letter including salary requirements to: bigfee167@yahoo.com.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please. We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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