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New Media Plus is Hiring Graphic/Web Designers, Web Developers, Joomla Experts, Programmers & Social Media Experts

Written by Brett H. Pojunis on . Posted in Website & Creative

New Media Plus, Inc. is hiring for the following positions in Las Vegas, NV:
  • Graphic/Web Designers
  • Web Developers
  • Joomla Experts
  • Programmers
  • Social Media Experts
VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:

Each specific job has a description below; however, the following applies to all:
  • Please only reply if you are located in Las Vegas, NV USA
  • We are looking for an individual not a firm
  • You MUST be in Las Vegas and be willing to work from our office
  • To be considered please send over a bunch of projects you have worked on and let us know EXACTLY what you did on each project
  • Education and Experience are not as important as knowledge and talent.
Please let us know the following:
  1. Programs you are proficient in i.e. Ps, Dw, Fl etc.
  2. Examples of custom images you designed
  3. Programming ability
  4. Experience working with online video
  5. Experience working with integrating ad networks
  6. Link to online portfolio or a list of projects you have worked on and specifically what you did on each project
  7. Experience with SEO  
  8. Experience with servers
  9. Be candid, let us know your strengths and the areas you are weak
  10. Availability - How quickly can you start?
  11. You must be in Las Vegas, NV
  12. Experience managing multiple projects with tight deadlines

New Media Plus is a startup company and there is tremendous opportunity from working with us at this stage. Initially, we are hiring people on a per project basis which could turn into a permanent position. We are looking for people who can start immediately.

Thank you and good luck!

Job Descriptions:


Graphic/Web Designers:

Summary:
The ideal candidate will be a strong designer to create and layout websites, print ads, banner ads and other graphical needs from our clients. You should have superior knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite CS4/CS5 (PS, Fw, Dw Fl, Ai ) and have a strong understanding of latest web design and technologies as well as their capabilities. All projects are developed with SEO in mind and you should have some basic understanding of how to optimize websites. Good sense of creativity and attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills.

HTML and basic programming would be a plus as well as knowledge of server technologies. You should be very familiar with social network/platforms.

Responsibilities:
  • Work directly with the New Media Plus sales team to fulfill clients requests
  • Design graphics
  • Develop Websites
  • Online Advertising Design
  • Flash Design/Development a plus
  • Design sales/marketing collateral and training materials

Skillsets:
  • Strong Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash
  • Comfortable working knowledge of HTML and CSS
  • Ability to work quickly and flexibly while juggling several projects
  • Ability to work in a variety of visual styles

Web Developers:

Summary:
The ideal candidate should have experience developing websites from both a graphic/web design as well as programming. We are looking for people who have experience dealing with clients directly. . You should have superior knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite CS4/CS5 (PS, Fw, Dw Fl, Ai ) and have a strong understanding of latest web design and technologies as well as their capabilities. All projects are developed with SEO in mind and you should have some basic understanding of how to optimize websites. Good sense of creativity and attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities:
  • Work directly with the New Media Plus sales team to fulfill clients requests
  • Design graphics
  • Develop Websites
  • Online Advertising Design
  • SEO
  • Working with Content Management Systems such as Joomla
  • Setting up email accounts
  • Optimizing graphics
  • Setting up websites on servers
  • Flash Design/Development a plus
  • Design sales/marketing collateral and training materials
  • The ability to draft content is a plus

Skillsets:
  • Strong Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash
  • Comfortable working knowledge of HTML and CSS
  • Ability to work quickly and flexibly while juggling several projects
  • Ability to work in a variety of visual styles
  • HTML, CSS, DOM, and various JavaScript libraries (aka "Ajax")
  • Extensive knowledge in website design standards such as w3C and website UI best practice concepts such as search engine optimization (SEO)

Joomla Experts:

Summary:
We are looking for 1 (one) Joomla expert to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a lot of experience working with Joomla, customizing websites, installing components, SEO, modifying core code, installing 3rd party plug ins and modules etc. Have extensive knowledge in website design standards such as w3C and website UI best practice concepts such as search engine optimization (SEO).
Should be an excellent PHP, mySQL programmer who can improve existing sites developed with Joomla-PHP as well as install and develop new ones, optimize SQL queries.  

Responsibilities include, but is not limited to;
  • Maintain existing Joomla sites
  • Develop new Joomla sites for clients
  • Maintain security updates for Joomla core as well as 3rd party Mods and Plug ins
  • CSS Tweaks
  • Design Tweaks

Skill Sets:
  • Expert knowledge in Joomla installation, configuration, administration, security, and optimization desired.  
  • Expert knowledge and experience in creating commercial website applications.  
  • Expert knowledge and experience in creating commercial Joomla components, modules, and plugins.  
  • Expert knowledge and experience in customizing existing 3rd party components, modules, and plugins  
  • Good experience with WYSIWYG editors, JQuery, SQL
  • SEO and marketing the website with Adsense and SEO components/plugins

Please provide url's of Joomla site samples as well as how long each project took

Programmers:

Summary and Responsibilities:
New Media Plus is looking to add an innovative, intelligent individual who takes direction well and has strong planning, project management, and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects to our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about code and implementing innovative web solutions. Must have strong communication skills and enjoy working directly with designers, other programmers, and account managers and in some cases clients in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

Skillsets:
The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of the following:
  • PHP, MySQL, XML, XSL, HTML, jQuery, Javascript, CSS
  • Clear understanding of best SEO practices
  • Experience with large Web Content Management Systems
  • Understanding of Internet/web technologies such as browsers, sockets and Internet protocols such as HTTP
  • Solid grasp of new media and social networking (podcasting, Twitter, Facebook, etc…)
  • Creation of HTML code from designer layouts
  • Skilled in project planning, programming, and maintenance of multiple projects
  • Adobe Flash Action Script and/or FLEX, Microsoft Silverlight a plus
  • Extensive knowledge in website design standards such as w3C and website UI best practice concepts such as search engine optimization (SEO)
  • Experience in Joomla, Drupal or similar open-source CMS is a plus

Please provide a link to your portfolio website with your resume.

Social Media Experts:

Summary:
New Media Plus is looking to hire a few social media marketing experts. Social Media Marketing experts will work to develop and execute the company's social media strategies as well as developing and implementing all social media marketing programs for clients. Candidates should have the ability to manage multiple projects across numerous industries from inception to completion and the ability to be forward-looking and mindful of emerging opportunities. Additionally, candidate will have deep knowledge of the latest new and social media trends, platforms and technologies such as blogs, networks, micro blogging, pod casts, etc. The ideal candidate will be a true social media expert who has a proven, measureable track record.

Responsibilities:
Candidates will be responsible for using their expertise in the social media arena to maximize the branding/marketing potential within each social media platform. Work with company management to put together a vision and a strategy and then implement it.  

Social Media Experts will use their knowledge and expertise to develop effective social strategies, identify trends, and create and implement best practices. They will maintain regular contact with Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn and key bloggers and;
  • Use social media platforms to both promote products and services and educate clients  
  • Responsible for the management and publishing of social media content.
  • Identify tactical initiatives to effectively leverage social media.
  • Research, develop and manage content for social media platforms
  • Regularly train and educate New Media Plus sales team and clients on how to best use social media
  • Track, respond, analyze and report on social media campaigns and program metrics
  • Manage, lead and develop content for customer-facing educational webinars
  • Prioritize projects based on company and project objectives, marketplace trends and emerging opportunities, and available resources.
  • Ensure that all New Media Plus representatives, partners and clients have fully developed and branded social media profiles
  • Create compelling blog content, further solidifying our reputation as an expert in social media marketing
  • Develop a presence through daily posts and status updates on all major new and social media platforms

Skillsets:
Demonstrated ability to maintain and increase professional knowledge of the latest trends, practices, programs and applications evolving in social media/networking.

  • Ideal candidate has strong background in online marketing specifically through social media platforms
  • Superior writing, communications, and research skills with an ability to cater to different audiences
  • Skilled user of the Microsoft Office suite; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
  • Recent, substantive experience with social media best practices, online publishing, or new media
  • Deep knowledge of social media trends, strategies, platforms, tools, best practices, etc.
  • Strategically minded and can define/guide a social media strategy
  • Familiar with the basic concepts of SEO (search engine optimization)
  • Develop and execute social media campaigns
  • Monitor social media outlets including Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, Twitter & top industry blogs; establish company presence in these platforms when applicable
Please send examples of social media campaigns as well as some of  your personal social media accounts.

About New Media Plus:

New Media Plus, Inc. (www.NewMediaPlus.Com) provides cost effective solutions to Social Media, graphic design, web development and internet marketing needs to individuals and small to midsized companies. New Media Plus provides the highest level of customer service through 1-on-1 interaction with knowledgeable staff members eliminating any intimidation for our clients.

How to Apply:

Please send resumes, online portfolios, links to your social media profiles and examples of recent projects to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and identify which position you are applying for in the subject of the email. Remember, please do not email us unless you live in Las Vegas, NV USA and you intend on working from our office daily.

Bon Chance!