Seems like the Boom is Back
In my email box, I’ve received no less than 10 job postings that people are sharing with each other in the hopes that the “i know a guy” or “i know a gal” nhing works to bring in good candidates and whatnot.
You, dear readers, are those superstar kindsa people aren’t you? Why yes you are.
Here they are below:
Job Title: Web Developer/Engineer
Description: Position: Web DeveloperOn Spore, we’re focused on delivering an innovative game experience that combines epic scope with player creativity. We work closely with Will Wright to tightly marry procedural content generation, solid game play, intuitive in-game editors and strong online community.
We are looking for experienced and talented candidates who will lead development of an innovative community-focused website to Spore, as well as a web-based infrastructure to support in-game content delivery. This is a great job for you if you love video games and want to create innovative online features to support community around games.
Responsibilities
– Work with Producers and other Engineers to design and build a web architecture to support content dissemination to multiple game platforms and the public-facing Spore.com
– Work closely with Database Administrators to create and optimize complex SQL queries
– Developing and Testing of initial and follow-on features for Spore.com and accompanying ecommerce endeavors.
– Creating technical design documents and site documentation
– Ongoing web application maintenance and feature development once site is liveRequirements
– 3 or more years experience in the Internet/Web/Games industry. B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent.
– JSP/JSTL, XHTML, CSS required. AJAX, PHP, and custom JSP Tag development a plus
– Ability to write complex SQL Queries - we’re using Oracle for our Production environment so familiarity with that is key.
– Experience with modern J2EE web application development, including MVC frameworks (e.g., Struts, Spring, Tapestry) and ORM technologies (e.g., Hibernate)
– Experience building online community and/or social networking websites and applications a huge plus
– Experience with international web site localization a plus
– Familiarity with cross-platform, multi-browser issues.
– Good communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with those outside your discipline
– User-centered design sensibilities
– Ability to analyze and solve complex problems
– Ability to analyze and debug complex systems
– Attention to detail and ability to follow through in a fast-paced, sometimes frenetic atmosphere with a flexible and positive attitude required
– Familiarity with video games and the gaming industry and trends a plus
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Director, Yahoo! Personals |
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Job Function |
Product Management |
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Location |
Sunnyvale, CA |
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Position Type |
Full-time |
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Job Description |
Yahoo! Personals, one of the company’s fastest growing premium services has a role for a Director of Product Management with entrepreneurial spirit to build and execute core product initiatives and manage product operations for our business unit. As a dynamic, technologically savvy product leader you will be responsible for growing core product lines and building a multi-product portfolio strategy. This role requires analytic and execution-focused skills, a passion for serving the customer, the ability to respond to shifting market needs and the ability to develop and grow teams. An understanding of consumer-facing products and services, particularly around search and matching, communications and community is core to the role.
RESPONSIBILITIES: ** Manage your team in the efficient and successful execution of the end-to-end product lifecycle. * Build and grow the team. Mentor team members and develop and retain talented Y! PMs who can innovate and execute.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED: * Understanding of funnel and transaction oriented services also needed. * Experience balancing customer value and revenue goals/acquisition targets. * Proven track record of successful execution against multiple concurrent priorities & goals. * Excellent written and oral communication, and organizational skills.
* Minimum of 8-10 years, including 3+ years as a Senior Product Manager or above in the internet industry. Preferably in a transaction or subscription-driven business. * Experience in effectively leading cross functional teams. * MBA preferred.
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Marketing Director
Dogster, Inc, creators of websites Dogster.com and Catster.com, is profitable, growing fast and looking for a highly-motivated, creative and talented star to lead our entire marketing programs.
Your responsibilities will include designing, coordinating, executing, analyzing and advancing all our marketing programs under a comprehensive and unified vision. Marketing programs will likely include: online communication and new member outreach, online and print advertising, in-person event participation and sponsorship, SEM, SEO, viral, meet-ups, among many other strategies. However, this list is our best guess and we will expect the winning candidate will tell us exactly the best way to market our offerings and to whom. You will be supported with a PR firm, our Biz Dev team and our Community Managers.
Your experience will include 5+ years in a senior web marketing position with an M.B.A. or equivalent experience. You should have experience managing agency relationships, implementing strategies, tracking effectiveness and managing budgets. You should have a deep knowledge of the web, social networking and the current web industry.
We are a fast-paced company with a fanatical user base that love what we do. We are seeking an internet marketing star to direct our nascent marketing program and lead our company towards exponential growth. This is an on-site position and we cannot accept application for those wishing to work remotely.
Send to: jobs@dogster.com
Software EngineerDogster is still growing and we need yet another rock-solid Software Engineers to help us expand our product offerings. The ideal candidate combines strong PHP programming skills; experience building complex web applications using HTML, JavaScript and CSS; and a thorough understanding of MYSQL databases. If your LAMP skills are different but parallel we’d still be happy to ehar about them. This candidate should be interested in working in a start-up environment where flexibility, creativity and drive are required.You will be responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle (discovery, design, coding, design, implementation and maintenance). Additionally, the ideal candidate will also be expected to participate in technology, product, marketing and business initiatives outside their area of expertise.Required Skills:
- 2-3 years experience with one or more of: PHP, Ruby, Java, C, Python, Perl or Tcl
- 1-2 years experience developing complex web applications
- Experience using XML, XML DOM, and manipulating XML using JavaScript DOM interfaces
- Thorough understanding HTML, CSS and XHTML
- A passion for creating wonderful user interfaces
This is a full time contract position that will transition to a permanent position. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and stock options as well as respect and great opportunity for advancement. We are looking for someone who is excited about working in a fun startup environment and who will “do what it takes” to get the job done. If youÂfre interested in working at Dogster, please send your resume and cover letter to the following email address and include “Software Engineer” in the subject of your email. Send to: jobs@dogster.com
Dogster.com and Catster.com, is looking for a highly-energetic, obsessively-organized person to be our Office Manager / Administrative Assistant.
Job responsibilities:
- Human Resources support
- Bookkeeping and account reconciliation
- General reception duties
- Keeping the office clean and presentable
- Managing site store and product shipping
- Staff support
- Community involvement
- Website testing and QA
- Keeping the office running smoothly and efficiently!
Requirements:
- Flexibility and strong time management
- Excellent organization abilities
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Passion for your work
- Knowledge and understanding of the internet
- Knowledge of Quickbooks a plus
- An understanding of the deep bond between pets and humans
We offer a competitive salary, benefits and stock options. Expected office hours will be 8:30 to 5:30 M-F - but keep in mind, this is a start-up. Growth opportunities available. If you’re interested in working at Dogster, please send your resume and cover letter to the following email address and include “Office Manager / Administrative Assistant” in the subject of your email.
Send to: jobs@dogster.com
Online Ad Sales Associate
We are looking for a clear minded, determined person that will not take no for an answer.You are smart, competitive, outgoing and personable. You are exceptionally well organized and have the ability to research and identify who the right person to close the deal with is. You will report to the CFO.Expectations
- You have experience creating target lists, as you will be responsible for building, growing and maintaining advertising client lists.
- You will monitor campaigns and ensure campaign delivery, manage campaign performance and make optimization recommendations.
- You can talk to anybody.
- You have outstanding telephone skills. (You can talk on the phone all day.)
- You can concentrate on more then one thing at a time.
- You want more out of a job then just a pay-check.
QualificationsThe ideal candidate will understand how our business model impacts the greater web marketplace. They will demonstrate the ability to think creatively, and work well in close quarters. They will have the ability to manage stress well and juggle multiple account challenges at once. 2-3 years of advertising sales experience with a minimum 1 year of online sales experience essential. Outstanding telephone skills, demonstrated analytical ability, BS/BA degree and proven sales and account service achievements are required.
Send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@dogster.com
EFF is currently looking to hire someone with a combo of design and activist skills to help fight the good fight. Salary is low, of course, ’cause we’re a non-profit, but the karmic benefits are high.
Feel free to blog/post/pass along to anyone you think might be down for this.
Company: Media Graft
Job Title: Sales Executive (Media)
Description: Mediagraft is a digital download business which is making audio and video content available to consumers free of charge, funding the download through advertising. As our content portfolio grows with best of breed music, commentary, comedy and movies, we need to communicate our offering to the U.S. media commnunity through a strong sales candidate.Mediagraft is looking for an experienced media specialist with strong relationships within the U.S. advertising community. The role will require powerful conceptual sales skills, combined with commercial acumen. The candidate must understand the existing markets for TV, radio and print ad sales, as well as the online word. Our offering can best be communicated when relating it to these markets as well as those download services offered by Itunes.
Candidates must have 5 years sales experience minimum, with existing relationships with advertising agencies and clients direct.
Vice President, Marketing
Yelp (www.yelp.com) is an urban guide and local community site that started in San Francisco and has quickly gained a following in major metros around the US. We’re now looking for an exceptional marketing talent to continue our community building in Yelp’s flagship cities and lead our expansion beyond.
This critical role includes:
• Leading our indomitable marketing personnel in SF and other big cities around the US • Innovating, executing and constantly measuring local marketing campaigns to bring in new yelpers • Owning “The Weekly Yelp” email newsletter program (www.yelp.com/weekly) • Hiring new city managers and developing the playbook to manage a remote team • Traveling 1-2 times each month to spend time in the trenches with your team members • Relishing the spotlight – you’ll be a minor celebrity as a highly visible Yelp community member and party-goer • Negotiating occasional partnerships to expand Yelp’s reach
The right candidate:
a. Has managed and grown at least one other successful consumer marketing team b. Is a prolific and witty writer with either professional writing experience or a serious blogging hobby c. Has at least 5 years of relevant marketing leadership experience including PR and guerilla marketing d. Is a passionate follower (and preferably, builder) of online communities e. Loves to be out-and-about, and is an extremely comfortable public speaker f. Is one of those rare people with both the creative spark and detail orientation to effectively manage a large team
** Note: “fit” with the Yelp team and community is critical in this role, so we would love to find a VP to lead the entire team, but are also open to structuring a Director-level role for the perfect candidate.
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VP Finance / Controller
Yelp (www.yelp.com) is an urban guide and local community site that started in San Francisco and has quickly gained a following in major metros around the US. We’re now looking for an exceptional VP of Finance or Controller to build and manage our financial operations across dozens of cities and thousands of small business customers.This critical role includes:
Provide overall leadership in finance including budgeting, planning, systems integration, billing and reporting.
Manage timely billing and collections with thousands of small business customers Oversee the development of financial systems to allow for continued growth Maintain the General Ledger and Fixed Asset ledger, and perform monthly closing process Prepare financial models and budgets, and monitor the company’s actual performance against these Maintain the company’s cash records, bank accounts and other relationships with financial institutions Review contracts with customers and vendors to ensure consistency and compliance with financial policies Report monthly financial information to the executive staff and the Board of Directors.
Ensure timely reporting of all taxes with the appropriate authorities.The right candidate:
Has a minimum of two years as a Controller or assistant Controller in a small technology or internet company Is experienced managing large-scale billing systems (thousands of customers) Has previously implemented IS applications for financial reporting Is an exceptional financial planner/modeler who is also very comfortable with accounting fundamentals (CPA preferred) Flourishes in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
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Vice President, SalesYelp (www.yelp.com) is an urban guide and local community site that started in San Francisco and is quickly becoming that next big thing in cities around the US. We’re now looking for an exceptional Vice President of Sales to build our national local sales force and ultimately serve thousands of small business customers.
This critical role includes:
• Hiring dozens of salespeople over the coming months and ultimately building a very large national team • Developing the processes and infrastructure to maximize sales productivity • Helping to define new advertising products and then introducing them to the market • Ultimately, owning Yelp’s revenue line and thousands of customer relationships
The right candidate:
a. Is a highly successful sales executive with at least 6 years of leadership experience b. Has managed teams selling Yellow Page advertising or a similarly high-volume product to small businesses c. Flourishes in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment d. Has a thorough understanding of online advertising (and preferably, has sold it before)
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HR Director
Yelp (www.yelp.com) is an urban guide and local community site that started in San Francisco and has quickly gained a following in major metros around the US. We’re now looking for our first HR leader to help manage our internal team’s corresponding growth.
This critical role includes:
• Recruiting exceptional new candidates to join the Yelp team • Managing payroll, employee benefit programs and associated vendor relationships • Ensuring Yelp’s compliance with all relevant employment laws • Generally being a staff-level employee advocate and coach
The natural candidate for this role is an experienced recruiter or HR manager who:
• Has at least 5 years of increasing HR responsibility • Is extremely empathetic and people-oriented • Has a strong attention to detail and willingness to roll up his/her sleeves • Thrives in a start-up environment
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