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MSNBC.com, the award-winning news site widely recognized as the best on the Internet, is the exclusive online channel for the NBC Universal News family. MSNBC.com’s driving force is to provide the optimal consumer experience, presenting a diverse range of original content and the best from our partners in a rich multi-media environment that includes interactive features and free streaming video, allowing users to access the news and information they want, when and how they want it, 24 hours a day.
Check back here regularly to view employment opportunities at MSNBC.com. Unless otherwise indicated, all positions are located in the Seattle, WA area.
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Design Director
MSNBC.com is seeking a journalist, master web designer and experienced manager to lead our art department. It’s a big job with an enormous audience. Can you teach the staff advanced CSS, guide breaking news infographics in Flash, as well as write an updated style guide and enforce it on a site that grows everyday—all at the same time? Show us what you’ve got with a portfolio website that proves you have the highest standards of quality and are focused on usability.
At MSNBC.com, we’re creating a culture of innovation. Help us continually update and redesign the site and coordinate original, made-for-the-web features. Set artistic direction, design web features and review and approve all design work. This is a fast-paced hands-on job, so jump in and lead our highly talented and experienced team by example.
The job requires 5+ years of design management and journalism experience, as well as at least 3 years working exclusively in web design. Expert-level skills in CSS/HTML, Photoshop and Illustrator are also required. Advanced knowledge of Flash, animation, or 3D graphics is strongly desired. The most successful candidates will have experience working full time for a top-tier online news organization. An online portfolio of work demonstrating innovative user interfaces, page designs and graphics is strongly recommended. This position is located in the Seattle area.
Interactive Editor
Are you skilled in telling stories through innovation with user interface design, web programming, sophisticated graphic design, and photo/video/audio editing? Work directly with the Web's most experienced writers, editors, media producers and designers to create engaging, interactive and information-packed applications for all sections of the site. Build interactive graphics and multimedia packages for news features and daily news production. Assist in building prototypes for new content formats, site features or editorial tools. Provide input on design aesthetics and usability of interactive content.
Requires 2+ years experience with a top-tier online news organization and 2+ years of hands-on experience with Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, media editing tools, and other web programming languages. Requires expert-level programming skills with ActionScript; an advanced knowledge of other web programming technologies including XHTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript and AJAX; usability and user interface design sensibilities; experience with content management systems; demonstrated news judgment; ability to multi-task; desire to work within a team environment. Experience in broadcast or print a plus. May be required to work weekends or extended shifts. Position is located in our Redmond, WA facility.
Web Producer, Dateline
Manage and enhance the Dateline NBC website, working with broadcast personnel to create content that adds value to TV stories, engages viewers and provides strong editorial matter for the MSBNC.com cover. Grow and nurture relationships w/ NBC News personnel and represent interests of MSNBC.com in editorial and operations meetings; innovate ways to expand and improve the Dateline franchises for on-demand, interactive Web environment.
Requires at least 3-5 years work experience in journalism; experience with content management tools (publishing and blogs) preferred but not required; strong computer skills and comfort with familiar software tools (e.g., MS Office applications). Requires familiarity with TV news production; good writing, research, copy-editing, and story-telling skills; a strong grasp of journalism principles and an enthusiasm for both TV and the Internet. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required. Candidate must have an understanding of emerging technologies and online trends, and must enjoy collaboration. Appreciation for Dateline’s broad range of reporting topics– from potential online predators, crime, celebrity, and consumer reports-- is necessary. Must also have a flexible schedule for breaking news situations and other live events. Position is located in our NYC location.
Software Development Engineer, Platform
Do you have a passion for people and leveraging technology to creatively solve hard problems in a fast-paced environment? Do you have the experience and development skills to work with a team of developers, program managers and testers to deliver solutions to these challenges? If so, then the MSNBC Platform Team is the place for you.
We architect, design, build, test, and release solutions that are directly targeted at solving critical issues that help make MSNBC.com the top-rated internet news site in the world. We are seeking a highly motivated, first-class Software Developer responsible for the platform which supports the entire website looking to solve the problems of tomorrow around scalability, extensibility, security, and performance.
Primary responsibility is to design and develop quality projects and processes in an n-tier environment. This includes creating and reviewing functional and design specifications, writing and reviewing C# and SQL code, working closely with program managers, testers, and other business teams, debug and analyze software code, troubleshoot and resolve issues relating to production systems.
Requirements include a strong sense of customer empathy, awesome SQL database architectural and development skills, advanced C# programming skills and knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle, excellent creativity, outstanding written and verbal skills, and an exceptional ability to communicate effectively with partners inside and outside of MSNBC. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual who can thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment, juggle priorities and resources with ease, improvise and adapt to overcome obstacles, and assess risk and make trade-offs to achieve project goals. Position requires working knowledge of highly scalable internet based systems and experience in shared development with ASP.NET, C#, Web services and Internet Protocols (Soap/XML etc) such as HTML/DHTML/CSS, SQL, IIS, XML/XSL/XSLT, and scripting languages (ASP.NET, VBScript, Jscript). The ability to communicate effectively with program management and other staff in a variety of situations (structured, unstructured, presentations, meetings, etc…) is a must. Strong ship discipline, a BS degree in computer science or related program, and over six years experience in software development required.
Primary responsibility is to assure quality projects and processes in an n-tier environment. This includes contributing to and reviewing functional and design specifications, working closely with developers to analyze and debug assorted code, driving broad testing efforts such as performance or security testing, developing automated tools / test code where needed and managing signoff criteria and product development process improvements. Through your strong drive for simplicity, ability to see clearly, hands-on-technical approach, and strong technical leadership skills you will play a major role in shaping the future of the MSNBC publishing platform.
Our team is an exciting place to work — everyone collaborates, we have fun every week, and thinking big and taking risks is a part of our culture. If this sounds like the place for you, what are you waiting for? Contact us today.
Software Development Engineer, Site Dev
Do you have a passion for people and leveraging technology to creatively solve hard problems in a fast-paced environment? Do you have the experience and development skills to work with a team of developers, program managers and testers to deliver solutions to these challenges? Would you describe yourself as a “news junkie”? If so, then the MSNBC Site Development Team is the place for you.
We architect, design, build, test, and release solutions and features that are directly targeted at increasing user traffic, user engagement and user satisfaction, and help make MSNBC.com the top-rated internet news site in the world. We are seeking a highly motivated, first-class Software Developer to develop long-term strategic features on MSNBC.com that will change the way people experience the news.
Primary responsibility is to design and develop quality projects and processes in an n-tier environment. This includes creating and reviewing functional and design specifications, writing and reviewing C# and SQL code, working closely with program managers, testers, and other business teams, debugging and analyzing software code, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to features on the MSNBC.com site.
Requirements include a strong sense of customer empathy, advanced C# programming skills, solid SQL database architectural and development skills, knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle, excellent creativity, outstanding written and verbal skills, and an exceptional ability to communicate effectively with partners inside and outside of MSNBC. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual who can thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment, juggle priorities and resources with ease, improvise and adapt to overcome obstacles, and assess risk and make trade-offs to achieve project goals. Position requires working knowledge of highly scalable internet based systems and experience in shared development with ASP.NET, C#, Web services and Internet Protocols (Soap/XML etc) such as HTML/DHTML/CSS, SQL, IIS, XML/XSL/XSLT, and scripting languages (ASP.NET, VBScript, Jscript). The ability to communicate effectively with program management and other staff in a variety of situations (structured, unstructured, presentations, meetings, etc…) is a must. Strong ship discipline, a BS degree in computer science or related program, and over six years experience in software development required.
Through your strong drive for simplicity, ability to see clearly, hands-on-technical approach, and strong technical leadership skills you will play a major role in shaping the future of the MSNBC.com site. Our team is an exciting place to work — everyone collaborates, we have fun every week, and thinking big and taking risks is a part of our culture. If this sounds like the place for you, what are you waiting for? Contact us today.
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