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Web Producer
Office of Development and Communications

The New York Academy of Medicine
The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) has been advancing the health of people in cities since 1847. An independent organization, NYAM addresses the health challenges facing the world’s urban populations through interdisciplinary approaches to innovative research, education, community engagement and policy leadership. Drawing on the expertise of diverse partners worldwide and more than 2,000 elected Fellows from across the professions, our current priorities are to create environments in cities that support healthy aging; to strengthen systems that prevent disease and promote the public’s health; and to implement interventions that eliminate health disparities.

Position Overview
The Web Producer is responsible for managing, updating and contributing to NYAM’s website, www.nyam.org. The Web Producer is part of the Office of Development and Communications team and reports to the Director of Communications. The qualified candidate is expected to understand the programs and research of NYAM and to effectively use technology to advance our mission.

Responsibilities

  • Work with NYAM staff to develop strategies for maximum web visibility for NYAM programs, events and research
  • Create and manage multimedia content including Flash elements, audio slideshows, video and audio files
  • Produce and maintain multimedia presentations, blogs, wikis, Intranet
  • Produce and maintain digital media content, including text, audio, video, digital photography and flash
  • Prepare digital media content for syndication on content partner websites
  • Work with the Communications to help develop online strategy and tactics for specific NYAM events and projects
  • Experience

  • Online writing experience
  • Graphics creation and optimization
  • Multimedia production experience
  • Experience with web Content Management Systems
  • News writing, reporting and/or copy editing experience strongly preferred
  • Interest in information architecture, user interfaces and website usability including familiarity and/or interest in Web 2.0 trends and technologies, such as social networking, tagging, blogs, RSS
  • Experience with website analytics
  • Experience with Search and Search Engine Optimization
  • Preferred experience in XHTML, Javascript, CSS, Photoshop, etc.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 2 -3 years experience in Internet/New Media production
  • Ability to work independently, move projects from conceptual stages to launch, and handle multiple and often competing deadlines
  • Salary and Benefits
    The salary is commensurate with experience and NYAM provides a generous benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, vacation and retirement benefits.

    Application Process
    Visit www.nyam.org to learn more about NYAM. To apply for this position send resume, salary history/expectations, statement of interest and writing sample to hr@nyam.org. Please include “Web Producer” in your email subject heading. Applicants are encouraged to describe their skill sets and experience in light of the above qualifications.

    The New York Academy of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer