It may sound like a lot to ask, but we are only looking for the top of the heap: people with great skills, and who enjoy what they do professionally. We want pros who get out of bed in the morning thinking about art, design, and well-formed code. Our company is growing and we are looking for people interested in growing with us.
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Dedication:
Working for WireMedia means always producing excellent work that gives you a sense of pride. This means brainstorming, collaborating, and experimenting with team members to create solutions, while never missing a deadline. We are only looking for animated, excited people with a real commitment to the type of work we do.
Internal Motivation:
At WireMedia, we maintain a virtual office environment. By giving our employees freedom of movement, and the ability to live in a place that suits them, we hope to foster a comfortable, creative workplace. However, to work under these conditions, you must be extremely responsible and self-motivated. Depending on your position, your work schedule may be very flexible, but projects must always be done to perfection and always delivered on time. Applicants are also required to have a reliable DSL or cable internet connection and a computer with a modern operating system.
Communication Skills:
At WireMedia, the ability to communicate effectively is one of the most valuable qualities that any applicant can have. Not only is it essential to the work we create, it is central to the way we operate. All applicants should be comfortable with instant messaging and related technologies, as these are an integral part of our regular work day. You must also be easily and readily reachable via phone and email. Although you may define your own schedule for many positions, we must always be able to communicate with you in a timely and efficient manner.
A Technical Nature:
People with a certain disposition thrive at WireMedia. We admire employees with an obsessive attention to detail. Actually, we require it. We love a geekish enthusiasm for all things technical. Our perfect applicant is a forward-thinking, renaissance perfectionist.
About WireMedia:
WireMedia is a team of multi-talented people engaged with art, design, and technology. We share an enthusiasm for everything we do, an obsessive attention to detail, a passionate need for correct grammar, a knack for IMing, and a love of all things ninja. We hope you do too.
COMPENSATION: Small monthly stipend. TERM: 12 hours per week. Set your own schedule. Work in our NYC office.
DESCRIPTION: WireMedia seeks a talented and responsible intern to assist with client projects as needed. Duties include ongoing website maintenance, occasional design of web pages and web page elements, and possible print design/production (depending on experience). You will have the opportunity to do a variety of types of work. This is also an opportunity for hands-on experience at a level you likely won't get with larger firms.
REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have the following: ability to hand-code HTML, understanding of CSS, experience designing web pages or web page elements (such as buttons, animated gifs, etc.), proactive attitude, and an interest in learning more about web design and development in general. You must have solid experience using Photoshop, know how to FTP files, and be familiar with working on a Mac.
Self-motivation, attention to detail and ability to follow directions and to meet deadlines are extremely important. A good business manner and professional attitude is imperative. You must be very professional, dependable, and accessible via phone, email and instant messenger.
EXTRAS: For competitive consideration, let us know about: any understanding of backend site development; ability to write code other than HTML/CSS, stellar writing skills, killer Flash animation technique, video on the web, print design skills, or anything else that might catch our attention.
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