by Ronald Barron | Nov 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Title: Coordinator, Production & Operations (Temporary), The Dodo
Remote (US Only)
We’re seeking a Production & Operations Coordinator to join The Dodo, within Vox Media! As a member of the Production & Operations Team, you’ll support The Dodo’s growing digital video operations from start to finish. This role is for you if you have a knack for organizing any team you’re on, love the video production business, and are always looking to understand how things get done. You will report to the Senior, Director of Production & Operations.
WHO WE ARE
The Dodo is the #1 media brand for reach on mobile in the U.S., and the most engaged media brand globally across all content genres. We tell fun, entertaining, emotional stories about animals that make people laugh, cry happy tears, feel ALL the feels, and fall in love with animals.
The Dodo is part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company. We guide our audience from discovery to obsession. We inspire essential conversations about what’s now, what’s next, and what’s possible.
As a community of journalists and storytellers, business professionals, creators and technologists, we believe it is a moral and business imperative to amplify voices: to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization and media. This applies to our candidates, our teams, our storytelling, our creative work, and our platforms, products, and partnerships.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Oversee full content acquisitions process for our video team, from assisting video editors with legal outreach to managing sourced footage to ensuring any contractual promises have been adhered to in the final produced content
- Support with planning and scheduling to help ensure all videos are delivered on time
- Maintain proper delivery of creative assets across teams
- Oversee upkeep of content management systems and maintain our video database from inputting metadata to proper file organization
- Provide ad-hoc support for other content-related initiatives and perform other duties as assigned — this team is incredibly cross-functional!
SUCCESS WILL LOOK LIKE:
- The ideal candidate is an ultra-organized self-starter, flexible, excels in a deadline-driven environment, and is highly motivated to problem solve and be a key support beam for our internal operations
- A successful candidate will need to be able to work independently across departments while remaining communicative and proactive and have an eagerness to learn new things and wear many different hats
WHO YOU ARE
- At least 1 year of experience in an operations-focused role, preferably in digital media or in-house video production
- Baseline knowledge of video production process and social media, and/or strong interest in learning more
- A passion for The Dodo brand specifically and digital media as a whole
- Impeccable written and verbal communication skills, and versed in email and Slack etiquette
- An obsession with organization and extreme attention to detail. Naturally enjoys project management and using new tools and software to help scale teams
- A team player, flexible, patient, go-with-the-flow, resilient, “fill the void” attitude
- Must work well under deadlines, and have the ability to over-communicate, both efficiently and in a timely manner
- Experience conducting negotiations and enforcing deadlines without oversight, with a strong track record of success and collaboration
- Proactive, can change direction with ease and a positive attitude, and remain ahead of the curve — the ability to see problems before they arise, and offer multiple solutions
- Experience using relational databases (i.e. Airtable), or similar media/project management platforms
- Proficient in Google Docs, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite, particularly Photoshop and Acrobat
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by Ronald Barron | Nov 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Title: Jr. Graphic Designer
Location: Remote
Job Description:
Join our award-winning A-Team!
Ready to produce exceptional results with exceptional people? Get in touch, we would love to get to know you.
Affinitiv is the largest provider of end-to-end, data-driven marketing and software solutions exclusively focused on the automotive customer lifecycle. Backed by 20+ years of automotive and marketing expertise, we pride ourselves on being the go-to experts in the industry. Not only do we work with over 6,500 dealerships and every major manufacturer in the country, we’re well-versed in OEM standards and the intricacies of a dealership or group’s local business.
Supports Account Services by using software to create artwork for the client that meets high quality design standards. The Junior Graphic Designer role is an entry-level position into the design field and the focus is on teaching a new designer Company processes, client preferences, and design styles. Works closely with supervisor and team members to complete accurate work and gain knowledge of the design process.
Position Responsibilities:
- Design client web and print materials as directed by Art Director
- Make corrections and/or changes on client web and print materials
- Proofreads and spell-checks each job they create
- Provides appropriate proofing files and print outs to Account Services Department
- Continually strive to learn client preferences and manufacturer guidelines
Position Requirements:
- Associate’s Degree in Graphic/Web Design, certificate, or equivalent work experience
- Basic knowledge of the following software Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Dreamweaver, and Windows or Mac operating system
- Understanding of basic design principles
- Basic knowledge of Print/Web art requirements
- Ability to deliver high quality results in a deadline driven environment
- Strong organizational, time management and process management skills
- Strong interpersonal soft skills (setting/managing expectations, conflict resolution, etc.)
- Collaborative in nature and ability to consult cross-functionally with other departments
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by Ronald Barron | Nov 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Title: Senior/Staff Data Engineer
Location: Santa Barbara United States
Department: Software
Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Experience: Experienced
Compensation: $180,000 – $200,000
Job Description:
Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity.
Our mission: Deliver global omniscience.
To stay ahead of climate change, geopolitical risk, and other major crises and issues, we need a global understanding of what is changing, where, and how fast. Umbra provides easy access to the highest quality commercial satellite data available, which is an indispensable tool for the growing number of organizations monitoring the Earth. We empower our customers to create the solutions that inform, inspire, and address our planet’s most pressing needs. We’re helping to create a brand new industry that has never meaningfully existed before.
We are looking for a Senior/Staff Data Engineer to spearhead our data infrastructure architecture. This role involves collaborating with product owners and diverse engineering teams to design, develop, and maintain the data systems that underpin our autonomous satellite operations. As an early contributor, you will be instrumental in Umbra’s mission to transform the way space radar data is utilized.
This position is Remote unless you reside near Santa Barbara, CA or Arlington, VA — in those cases it may be Hybrid.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure for processing and analyzing large volumes of satellite data.
- Develop and optimize data models, data warehouses, and data lakes to support internal analytics and machine learning applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and ensure high standards of data quality, reliability, and performance.
- Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 15+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer or in similar roles.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and familiarity with data warehousing concepts and technologies.
- Experience with big data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Flink.
- Proficient in developing data pipelines using Python or Scala.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for data storage and processing.
- Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Grafana, Power BI, or Tableau.
- Familiarity with monitoring solutions like Datadog, Prometheus, New Relic, or Splunk.
- Strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, and a willingness to learn new technologies.
- Current security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the aerospace industry.
- Familiarity with mission scheduling software or schedule optimization.
- Experience in developing image processing or formation applications.
- Knowledge of building custom GIS applications, STAC, or imagery catalog APIs.
- Experience with streaming data processing and real-time analytics.
- Understanding of data visualization tools and techniques.
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts and libraries like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Experience with data versioning and lineage tracking tools such as DVC or MLflow.
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by Ronald Barron | Nov 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Title: IAM Engineer
Location: Remote, US
Job Description:
Toast is driven by building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and get back to what they do best: building the businesses they love.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced IAM Engineer to join our growing IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and enhancement of our Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems, with a primary focus on SailPoint and Okta. You will play a critical role in ensuring the security and efficiency of our identity lifecycle management processes.
About this roll* (Responsibilities)
- Manage and maintain SailPoint IdentityIQ and Okta platforms, including workflows, policies, and user lifecycle management.
- Develop and implement automated provisioning/de-provisioning processes and integrate IAM solutions with various applications.
- Perform system health checks, troubleshooting, and performance tuning for both platforms.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for IAM configurations and processes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement IAM strategies.
- Configure and manage access policies, roles, and authentication protocols across platforms.
- Monitor system logs and alerts for security incidents and participate in audits and compliance assessments.
- Research and evaluate new IAM technologies to drive continuous improvement.
Do you have the right ingredients*? (Requirements)
- 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management.
- Strong hands-on experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ, including development, configuration, and administration.
- Extensive experience with Okta administration, including user management, authentication, and application integration.
- Solid understanding of IAM concepts, best practices, and industry standards.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python) for automation.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Special Sauce* (Nice to Haves)
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, SailPoint Certified Professional).
- Compliance Knowledge (SOX, SOC, PCI)
- Experience with other IAM solutions (e.g., Azure AD, AWS IAM).
- Knowledge of IT security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
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by Ronald Barron | Nov 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
UX Designer
Remote, USA
Full Time
Summary:
Reporting to the UX Design Manager, the UX Designer creates designs based on insights and Product direction to support the UX team and the business efficiently. The UX Designer supports the execution of design strategies to improve user experience and overall product performance.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Conducts UX design activities and contributes to the gathering and analysis of user insights
- Plans and conducts UX design studies to gather user insights that inform product decisions
- Works collaboratively with team members to conduct design work and analyze findings
- Works towards achieving design goals set by senior team members
- Delivers high-quality design solutions with a clear focus on user needs and UX design best practices
- Maintains an accurate and current understanding of active UX design projects while managing own design workload
- Collaborates with and supports fellow designers in their professional development
- Utilizes design processes, tools, and techniques aligned with industry best practices
- Supports user-centered design principles in all design activities
- Conducts design activities ethically and adheres to applicable regulations and standards
- Reports on design activities and findings to senior team members and stakeholders
- Supports the alignment of design activities with business objectives and product strategy
- Utilizes innovative design methodologies and practices in design activities
- Maintains accurate documentation of design activities and solutions
- Follows industry trends and contributes to the application of new technologies in design
- Supports stakeholder engagement by communicating design insights and their value
- Communicates design solutions to stakeholders under the guidance of senior team members
- Participates in team meetings and contributes to strategic discussions with design insights
- Engages in continuous learning and skill development opportunities provided by the team
- Participates in activities that promote continuous learning and improvement
- Utilizes allocated resources effectively in design projects
Preferred Qualifications & Attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience
- 4+ years of experience in UX design
- Experience in conducting UX design activities and delivering user-centered solutions
- Knowledge of UX design principles and the ability to apply them effectively
- Experience in supporting design efforts that contribute to business outcomes
- Share design insights within the team and with stakeholders to increase understanding of user needs
- Ability to communicate design solutions that demonstrate value to stakeholders
- Ability to adapt design activities to changing circumstances and project requirements
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams to support design initiatives
- Examples of design work and the resulting solutions, with the ability to articulate the design narrative
- Experience participating in training programs and continuous learning opportunities
- Effective teamwork and collaboration skills
- Effective communication skills for presenting design solutions
- Effective in planning and conducting design activities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting design data
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