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Web Content Specialist (Part Time) at The Walters Art Museum


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By info @ archimuse - Posted on 31 July 2009

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

URL: www.thewalters.org

The Walters Art Museum is looking for a part-time Web Content Specialist. Must be familiar with writing for the web, search engine optimization and web standards compliance. Should be able to prepare photographs, audio recordings and video for publication to the website. Must have experience with social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), blogging and e-mail marketing, and must be comfortable with tight deadlines.
Skills: Mac and PC proficient, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite, knowledge of HTML and CSS for e-mail, and project management. Flash, design and editorial skills a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Gather and prepare text, images, audio and video for publication to the Museum website and other websites where the Museum has a presence.
  • Assist Manager of Web and Social Media Initiatives with ongoing projects in concert with and in support of various departments consistent with institutional style and standards.
  • Provide support and assistance to more than 20 staff empowered to contribute content through the content management system. Advise staff on best practices for social networking and web applications.
  • Work with staff throughout the Museum to schedule, create, design, edit and test e-newsletters for various divisions/departments. Assist with synchronization between e-mail lists and the Museum’s internal
    constituent database.
  • Assist Manager of Web and Social Media Initiatives with updates and maintenance of the Museum website.
  • Assist with writing for the website.
  • Assist with managing and writing for social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education
B.S./B.A. or currently enrolled in university.

Minimum Years Work Experience
1 year

Skills and Qualifications

  • Experience with managing audio/visual content for the web.
  • Familiarity with writing and editing specifically for the web.
  • Familiar with search engine optimization and web standards compliance.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Proficiency with HTML and CSS for e-mail.
  • Familiarity with asp.net is preferred.
  • Familiarity with e-mail marketing.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite.
  • Proficiency with Mac and PC.
  • Knowledge of Flash is a plus.
  • Familiarity with blogging and social media is a plus.

For consideration, send your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, ATTN: HR Department or e-mail to jobs@thewalters.org.

An EOE/A drug and alcohol free environment.

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