Associated Content, The People’s Media Company, is looking for smart, energetic people to join its content team. Content Managers analyze, optimize, organize and publish text, video, audio and images for AssociatedContent.com and our partner sites.

Where an editing desk meets a trading desk, Content Managers work with our community of contributors while constantly assessing the value of online content. Working within an entirely new model of media acquisition and publication, this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of the growing online-media, search and advertising industries.

Our ideal candidate is a Web-addicted, tech-savvy team player with strong writing, editing and communication skills. While this is an entry-level position, our ideal candidate will exhibit leadership, drive and creative thinking. Flexibility is a must for working in a start-up environment; editing, blogging, previous online community a plus.

Please submit cover letter and resume to resumes@associatedcontent.com. Competitive salary.

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Description:
Associated Content, The People’s Media Company is looking to hire a Manager of Ad Operations/Revenue. This position will drive performance of contextual and display network advertising partnerships. The position reports to the VP of Business Development, and will coordinate with the Direct Sales team. Specific responsibilities include:

Ad Trafficking and Operations:
Traffic and test ad creative for direct campaigns using OpenX ad server
Optimize targeting throughout flight to maximize impact
Monitor delivery vs. Contracted commitments and report to customer as required
Track third-party server delivery
Coordinate billing with accounting team

Network display advertising:
Optimize network and contextual revenue streams via constant marketplace assessment, delivery prioritization, and on-site implementation strategies
Establish and maintain relationships with key contacts at all major online ad networks
Negotiate network display advertising contracts, both for sitewide and vertical category networks
Maintain advertiser blocklists with all network companies as appropriate
Achieve stated goals for network display RPM performance

Contextual advertising:
Establish and maintain relationships with key contacts at all major contextual advertising companies
Maintain knowledge and adoption of industry best practices for contextual advertising
Recommend and implement strategies to optimize contextual advertising revenue performance
Optimize network and contextual revenue streams via constant marketplace assessment, delivery prioritization, and on-site implementation strategies
Achieve stated goals for contextual RPM performance
Deliver weekly revenue reports for contextual and network display advertising

Skills:
Seeking candidate with 3-5 years work experience
Candidate should have strong quantitative and analytical skills
Prior relationships/knowledge of Ad Networks and online advertising is required
Knowledge of OPENX not required, but online trafficking experience is needed
Candidate should be detail oriented
Candidate should also have strong communication skills with customers
Candidate should be an entrepreneurial self starter, comfortable with initiating new relationships with network partners

Please submit cover letter and resume to resumes@associatedcontent.com. Competitive salary.

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Description:
Associated Content, The People's Media Company, is looking for an energetic, team-oriented analytics manager to satisfy its day-to-day business intelligence requirements. An ideal candidate must demonstrate an ability to solve complex and unique technical problems, and collaborate with team members, remote vendors, as well as internal and external clients. The position will be based in either Denver, CO or New York, NY.

Responsibilities:
The position is a hands-on role whose main responsibilities include:
Owning day-to-day delivery of a first-class analytical product to discrete internal constituents including sales, marketing / community, finance and executive team
Areas of focus include traffic & traffic generation, content & content production, and competitive analysis
Interviewing internal business users to determine requirements for data, reports, analyses, metadata training, service levels, data quality, and performance
Gather, translate and refine business requirements into functional specifications for reporting needs
Managing or executing CRM analytic work such as segmentation, modeling, testing / experimental design
Managing or executing marketing ROI analyses
Identifying and working with analytic vendors
Identifying and working with development partners
Communicating progress of requests / initiatives / projects
Working with architects to translate requirements into technical specifications

Job Qualifications
Strong background in development and use of analytical techniques, including: segmentation, modeling, customer profiling, data mining, response profiling and modeling, and ROI analysis
BA/BS required, Masters preferred in a quantitative major such as operations research, statistics, economics, mathematics
5+ years experience required, focusing on reporting, analytics, and development of customer knowledge in a fast-paced client environment
Object-oriented development experience
Experience with SQL and proficiency in SQL programming
Strong knowledge of relational databases and stored procedures
Experience with C++, Visual Basic, Java, Flash, other software development languages and developing software applications
Strong trouble-shooting skills
Application development life-cycle knowledge is required
Ability to translate business requirements into technical requirements
Ability to work in a dynamic, highly-collaborative environment
Experience in operating within iterative application development methodologies
Experience with Project Management methodology
Experience using data warehouse or analytical tools for business purposes
Ability to work and effectively communicate with technical people
Strong attention to detail
Flexibility, diplomacy and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualities
Well-versed in online advertising and online media
Highly organized
Self-starter
Responsive and professional
Outstanding follow-up / follow-through and time management skills

Please submit cover letter and resume to resumes@associatedcontent.com. Competitive salary.

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Description:
Associated Content, an online participatory media company, is looking for a highly-motivated, forward-thinking, resourceful PR Manager who is comfortable operating in a friendly, fast-paced, ever-changing environment that values creativity. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter to contribute to developing corporate strategy and brand positioning for an early stage company.

PR Manager will work closely with senior management team to develop strategic positioning and product messaging.
Develop strategic ideas and pitches for consumer and industry publications, blogs, and other media.
Secure media appearances and interviews for company spokespeople including national and local print interviews, television and radio segments and public appearances at industry conferences.
Create and execute on-going programs to support our content producers, site visitors, advertising and publishing partner communities.
Identify potential content producers who are willing to speak about their involvement in AC in press releases, media interviews, and in video testimonials.

Job Requirements
3-5 years experience in a PR agency and/or in-house PR team
Must have great communication skills, a love of writing and strategic brainstorming.
Experience developing and managing press releases
Experience pitching and securing media appearances
Experience with trade shows, presentations & conferences
Corporate PR experience with business reporters and analysts a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Superior organization skills
Must be able to work independently or as part of a team
Knowledge of blogging community, industry trends, product functionality, and competitive insight, as well as a passion for participatory media and community generated content is a plus.

Please submit cover letter and resume to resumes@associatedcontent.com. Competitive salary.

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Description:
Associated Content is seeking a Business Development Manager to help grow its growing Custom Content and Syndication businesses. The Business Development Manager will close and own a set of content and distribution partnerships with a number of Brands, Publishers, and eCommerce companies to maximize the value of those partnerships for both Associated Content and its partners. The position reports to the VP of Business Development.

Responsibilities:
Identify partners who have needs for syndicated content, or custom content created exclusively for their properties.
Initiate, contact, and establish relationships with expanding list of key partners – create proposals and close deals; achieve annual revenue targets.
Guide partners through the initial content creation process to ensure proper work flows are set up and functioning, and maximize the degree to which the partnerships can be managed via online tools.
Provide key requirements to our technical teams to continually increase the value to partners of the reporting and analytical capabilities on Associated Content.com.

Requirements:
5+ years of online media relationship management experience, or similar business development experience with significant technology focus.
Experience building a referral network via current client base and centers of influence.
Demonstrated excellence in business relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated results in development and execution of strategy to build sales and successful business relationships.
Detailed knowledge of major technology areas.
Thorough understanding of market research, data collection and analysis.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple requests concurrently.
Ability to problem solve and bring timely resolution to issues.
Ability to travel extensively

Education:
Bachelor's Degree, MBA a plus

Please submit cover letter and resume to resumes@associatedcontent.com. Competitive salary.

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Associated Content, The People’s Media Company, seeks an Account Executive to expand our growing Advertising Sales business. The Account Executive position will report to the VP of Advertising Sales & Business Development.

Responsibilities:
Develop target list and initiate contact with potential customers
Research partner needs and propose custom advertising solutions designed to address partner objectives
Expand AC’s presence in priority advertiser and agency marketing organizations; establish and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers throughout assigned territory
Utilize all available tools to fully and properly represent AC in the advertising community, including extensive face-to-face meetings, phone calls, email, and conference attendance
Demonstrate outstanding organization and preparation
Successfully negotiate advertising sales commitments, both for new and renewal accounts, that are consistent with AC business objectives
Consistently meet or exceed sales goals

Requirements:
Bachelors degree
5 years media experience, including 2 years online sales experience
Demonstrated excellence in business relationship-building skills
Track record of outstanding sales performance
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple requests concurrently
Ability to problem solve and bring timely resolution to issues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Travel

Please submit cover letter and resume to resumes@associatedcontent.com. Competitive salary.

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Description:
Associated Content is looking for Sr. and Midlevel Software Engineers to build new consumer applications on top of AC Content Management System. These positions offer a unique opportunity to learn the business model of numerous publishing systems and translate them into highly usable applications within the context of a single-instance and component based architecture.

Applicants should have a strong working knowledge and a solid understanding of object oriented application design, and the confidence to apply this knowledge to web application development.

The success of this position will be measured by the timeliness, usability, and quality of the applications. These positions are part of a dynamic high-energy Application Development team.

Responsibilities:
Your role will be to develop and maintain applications that allow consumers to search and transact with a wide range of services. You will be responsible for:
Developing Web applications using PHP, JavaScript, XML, CSS, DHTML and HTML.
Design and development of MSSQL, MYSQL or Oracle databases.
Taking ownership of the quality and usability of the application.
Partnering with product management, QA, and Services Delivery to understand business requirements and translate them into high quality designs

Job Qualifications:
Applied experience with PHP, JavaScript, XML, CSS, DHTML and HTML.
Object Oriented development skills and building online applications.
Experience database design and development with MSSQL, MYSQL or Oracle.
Experience with other languages and technologies: C, Shell Script, PERL, AJAX, OO frameworks.
Experience with Linux platform.
BS/BA in Computer Science or related working experience.
Have a passion for usability, Strong project management skills, Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Able to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced high-performance environment.

Desired Qualifications:
Working knowledge / experience with the Prototype and Scriptaculous Javascript libraries

The Company's technical operations are located in Denver's Cherry Creek neighborhood with a marketing and business development office in Manhattan, New York. No telecommuters. Please send resume and references to resumes@associatedcontent.com. Competitive salary. Relocation stipend available, if necessary. AC is not working with a placement firm for these positions.

Please submit cover letter and resume to resumes@associatedcontent.com. Competitive salary.