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Description:
Senior developers are responsible for participating in the design, development, implementation, testing, quality assurance, and maintenance of all layers and aspects of our products and systems. This position has significant hands-on coding responsibilities, as well as leadership responsibilities, and requires a strong background in computer science and web development with knowledge of the full software development life cycle.

Responsibilities:
. Help collaborate on and develop comprehensive functional specifications and work estimates based on these specifications.
. Work with the development and product teams to design, develop and test applications according to specifications.
. Contribute creative ideas to the product development pipeline.
. Assist system administration team in the installation and implementation of servers and in systems planning, monitoring, and support.
. Support and troubleshoot systems as required, optimizing performance, resolving production problems, and providing timely status updates.
. Help develop and maintain coding standards and best practices, and provide suggestions for application and process improvement.
. Help build a strong and effective development group and mentor development resources by setting the example for all development resources to follow and by performing code reviews to ensure best practices are met, coding standards are followed, and that the teams’ code is efficient and clean.
. Use the NowPublic web site, tools, and systems on a regular basis, contributing to the community and providing feedback on the workflow and processes.

Experience:
. This position requires strong problem-solving skills and a strong working knowledge of web technologies, preferably web 2.0-type applications.
. Experience building highly scalable / performance optimized code a strong plus.
. We are looking to build a team with complementary skills, so you need not be an expert in all web technologies, but you must know PHP cold have experience with some of the following: Drupal, JavaScript, AJAX, SQL (we use Postgres), HTML / XHTML / DHTML, CSS, FireFox extensions, Explorer plug-ins, SVN, Linux, Perl, Flash/ActionScript, Flash Light/Mobile, C/C++, Java

Anticipated compensation package includes:

•   Commensuratewith experience

• Eligible for NowPublic stock option program

• Eligible for NowPublic bonus program.

The Challenge:

To efficiently and effectively manage the operations and financial processes of a rapidly growing company in IT start up world.  Working in conjunction with, and as an integral member of a dynamic management team, you will bring an entrepreneurial and practical approach, understanding the inter-dependence of each business unit/department.

The VP Operations/Director of Finance is responsible for the management and supervision of the operational, HR and accounting processes, preparation of month end financial statements and working paper files, analysis of financial results, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and liaison with external auditors. This role reports directly to the CEO.

Key Activities:

·        In conjunction with the CEO, participate in development of the strategic vision of the company.
·        Prepare reports and develop business practice promoting company growth and development, including financial analyses, operational systems review and staffing recommendations.
·        Plan and ensure optimum use of resources, and administer and monitor use against budget.
·        Develop strong internal financial controls
·        Oversee monthly reporting and analyses of operations, financial performance, and commissions process, ensuring accuracy
·        Monitor the operational effectiveness of all departments to resolve physical, technical and operational challenges as they arise.
·        In collaboration with department management, monitor and direct recruitment, selection, motivation, training, assessment, discipline and retention of staff.
·        Provide leadership and actively foster a consistent and a positive work environment

Our expectation is that your background will include the following:

·        A minimum of 8 to 10 years in a progressively complex management role with demonstrated success in financial roles and the ability to analyze business issues, while offering strategic solutions. 5+ years in a senior role.
·        Post- secondary education in a relevant business discipline, preferably an accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA).
·        Exceptional and effective communications skills (oral and written) with an entrepreneurial approach.

** As the Vice President of Operations/Director of Finance, this position contributes to the company’s growth strategy by participating in all financial aspects of the company. Experience in internet start-ups is a big advantage.

Internship in Community Relations and Content Support

We are looking for talented individuals with interest in news media, marketing and business communications to engage with NowPublic contributors and locate newsworthy multimedia content for the site.

Key responsibilities:

- Participate in weekly content team meetings, contributing ideas on recruitment strategy and retention of contributors

- Recruit citizen and mobile journalists on the web for NowPublic.com
- Source multimedia footage for use on NowPublic.com
- Work on breaking and continuing news stories
- Build a network of contributors to provide first-rate news coverage

The ideal candidate will have:
- Good written and oral communication skills
- An eye for newsworthy photos and video
- An understanding of online technologies
- Marketing or business communications background
- A pro-active and flexible approach

*Internship Participants are eligible for hire based on performance and interest.

*Internships are eligible for performance based compensation.

For dates and schedules or for more information, please contact jobs*at*nowpublic.com with your internship goals, educational background and any history you have with news, social media, web 2.0 or internet start-up.

This is an ongoing opportunity.

Job Description
As a Developer you will also be responsible for participating in the design, development, implementation, testing, quality assurance, and maintenance of all layers and aspects of our products and systems. This position has significant hands-on coding responsibilities, as well as leadership responsibilities, and requires a strong background in computer science and web development with knowledge of the full software development life cycle.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Development. To apply please send your resume, references, and samples of your work to jobs@nowpublic.com
Responsibilities

1. Help collaborate on and develop comprehensive functional specifications and work estimates.
2. Work with the development and product teams to design, develop and test applications.
3. Support and troubleshoot systems as required, optimizing performance, resolving production problems, and providing timely status updates.
4. Help develop and maintain coding standards and best practices, and provide suggestions for application and process improvement.
5. Help build a strong and effective development group and mentor development resources.
6. Use the NowPublic web site, tools, and systems, contributing to the community and providing feedback on the workflow and processes.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Experience

1. Experience building highly scalable (performance optimized) code.
2. Extensive experience with the following technologies: PHP, SQL.
3. Intermediate to advanced experience with the following technologies: CSS, JavaScript, JQuery.
4. Knowledge of the latest web trends, particularly concerning communities, social networks, and personal publishing.
5. Exceptional creative problem solving and analysis capabilities, pixel perfect attention to detail.
6. Ability to work under tight schedules across multiple projects simultaneously.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation
Anticipated compensation package includes:
-Salary commensurate with experience + benefits
-Eligible for NowPublic stock option program
-Eligible for NowPublic bonus program.

NowPublic is seeking editors based in the following countries to establish and develop news coverage of their respective geographic regions:
USA (based in the Eastern Region), Australia, China, India, South Africa and the UK.

We are recruiting talent and energy to develop interesting and innovative story ideas for each country and region. You will engage existing and potential contributors to NowPublic in the following ways:

Key responsibilities:
- Identify and develop regionally-focused news stories for NowPublic.com
- Build a network of citizen and mobile journalists in the region who will provide first-rate coverage of breaking and continuing news stories
- Source multimedia footage for use on NowPublic.com
- Identify future events and design news campaigns around them
- Liaise with external partners and act as a regional ambassador for NowPublic

The ideal candidate should have:
- In-depth knowledge of the country and wider region, and newsworthy issues
- A strong network of local and regional contacts
- A firm understanding of new media, online communities and Web 2.0 technologies
- Two years’ journalistic or writing experience
- High-level of written and spoken English
- Good inter-personal and communication skills
- A pro-active and flexible approach
- Computer and high-speed internet connection

Compensation: Based upon experience and location. Please respond with salary expectations, understanding that these are full-time contract positions. Telecommuting will be necessary.

Applications: subject title ‘Regional Editor’, including your resume and samples of your work. Please send by e-mail to: jobs@nowpublic.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

NowPublic is seeking an editor to run its Sports news channel.

We are recruiting talent and energy to develop interesting and innovative story ideas for international Sports news coverage. You will engage existing and potential contributors to NowPublic in the following ways:

Key responsibilities:
- Identify and develop Sports news stories for NowPublic.com
- Build a network of citizen and mobile journalists on the web and around the world who will provide first-rate Sports news coverage
- Source multimedia footage for use on NowPublic stories
- Identify future sporting events and design news campaigns around them
- Liaise with external partners and act as an ambassador for NowPublic

The ideal candidate should have:
- In-depth knowledge of a wide range of sports
- A strong network of contacts in the sporting arena
- Two years’ journalistic or writing experience
- A firm understanding of new media, online communities and Web 2.0 technologies
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- A pro-active and flexible approach

Compensation: Based upon experience and location. Please respond with salary expectations, understanding that this is a full-time position.

Location: The successful candidate will ideally be based in NowPublic’s Vancouver, Canada offices, but this is open to negotiation.

Applications: subject title ‘Sports Editor’, including your resume and samples of your work. Please send by e-mail to: jobs@nowpublic.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

NowPublic is seeking a community relations and content specialist to join its Vancouver team.

We are recruiting a talented individual to engage with existing and potential contributors to NowPublic.com. You will also develop interesting and innovative news story ideas for the site.

Key responsibilities:
- Identify and recruit citizen and mobile journalists on the web for NowPublic.com
- Build a network of contributors to provide first-rate news coverage
- Source multimedia footage for use on NowPublic.com
- Develop breaking and continuing news stories
- Identify future events and design news campaigns around them

The ideal candidate will have:
- A flair for writing
- An eye for engaging news stories
- A firm understanding of new media, online communities and Web 2.0 technologies
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- A pro-active and flexible approach

Compensation: This is a full-time position; salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Please forward your salary expectations with your resume.

Location: The successful candidate will be based in NowPublic’s Vancouver, British Columbia offices.

Applications: Please send by e-mail to nbillard@nowpublic.com with subject title ‘Community and Content’, including your resume and samples of your work.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We’re always looking for smart people so feel free to send us your resume.