Career Opportunities with BE THE MEDIA:

BE THE MEDIA currently has open positions for interns as well as full-time and part-time positions.

We have offices in northern California and New York (Long Island).

Many positions (especially sales, blogging, and citizen journalists) can be done remotely.

BE THE MEDIA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and value a diverse work force. Students, women, veterans, retirees, the disabled, and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Sales: Full and part-time, remote or local. Openings in product and service sales, advertising sales, and affiliate sales.

Affiliate sales positions available immediately, see here to apply now.
 

Direct and commissioned sales reps: Must have experience in selling/representing publishers of non-fiction books (categorized as self-help/media/business/marketing/Internet) to distributors, resellers, libraries, independent bookstores, and academia (high school, college, university, graduate and trade). Academic reps must have experience/connections in departments of Career Services, Business, Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, English, Media (including classes on Media Literacy, Media Production, and Media Education).
 

Bloggers/Writers/Citizen Journalists/Reporters/Photo-videographers: Experience and interest in blogging, ezine writing, and print, photo and video journalism in the following media segments: Independent Music, Film, Publishing, Mobile, Broadband, Citizen Journalism, Blogging, Radio (terrestrial, Internet, satellite, HD), Internet, Web 2.0 (including but not limited to Social Networks, Twitter, RSS, videoblogs, podcasts, wikis, etc), Licensing, Syndication, Animation and Cartooning, Community Newspapers, Low Power FM, Public Access, Media Policy, Open Source.
 

Graphic Designer: To create original web and print-ready brand and campaign identities, graphical elements and various things you can dream up for www.BeTheMedia.com and www.BeTheMedia.org. Design, develop, and revise new and existing print materials. Create press-ready design files for books, PDFs, eBooks, fliers, brochures, newsletters, direct mail, letters, etc. Requirements: Proficient in CSS, HTML/XML, and expert in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
 

Web Designer: To work with technology and graphics design team to build out, enhance, and maintain www.BeTheMedia.com and www.BeTheMedia.org.

Requirements: Must be proficient in CSS and HTML/XML, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver.
 

Technology:
Web design and technology infrastructure development. Proficient in Drupal integration, theming, deployment. Experience in migrating from SixApart's TypePad to Drupal preferred. Experience in MySQL database development, deployment, and maintenance. Must be able to manage projects from idea through deployment, enforcement of deadlines. Provide technical consultation to staff; serve as liaison with vendors; make recommendations to staff for software and equipment upgrades or new purchases.

Other Positions:
Web 2.0 Guru; Social Media Marketer, Public Relations Manager; Product Marketing Manager; Product Development Manager; Conference/Events Coordinator; Publishing Manager (experience in print, audio, video, interactive, web); Grant Writer (experience in applying for foundation grants for nonprofit work), Office Manager, Executive Assistant, Volunteer Coordinator, Intern Coordinator.

 

REQUIREMENTS: College degree required. Applicants must have 'can-do' attitude, strong work ethic, be motivated, imaginative, dedicated, and have a great sense of humor.

Ability to rapidly execute quality work under tight deadlines with minimal oversight.

Prefer interest in media justice work, community activism, and public policy.

For all positions, please send your cover letter and resume to info@bethemedia.com or fax to (516) 488-4111. Due to the volume of applications, please do not contact us to inquire about your status. We will acknowledge receipt of your resume and interest.

BE THE MEDIA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and value a diverse work force. Students, women, veterans, retirees, the disabled, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

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