WEB PROGRAMMER

WEB PROGRAMMER

 

Advanstar Communications Inc. (www.advanstar.com) is a leading worldwide media company providing integrated marketing solutions for the Fashion, Life Sciences and Powersports industries.  Advanstar serves business professionals and consumers in these industries with its portfolio of 91 events, 67 publications and directories, 150 electronic publications and Web sites, as well as educational and direct marketing products and services. Market leading brands and a commitment to delivering innovative, quality products and services enables Advanstar to “Connect Our Customers With Theirs.” Advanstar has approximately 1,000 employees and currently operates from multiple offices in North America and Europe.

 

We are currently looking to fill a position within our Promotional Operations Group for a Web Programmer.  The ideal candidate will be able to:

· Create websites from concept to completion: site architecture, navigation, information/content design and testing for quality assurance.

· Work within an established publishing CMS system.

· Coordinate production and posting of new podcasts, videos, and Web seminars.

· Develop, update, and build new Web pages, databases, and templates.

· Stay abreast and knowledgeable of the latest Web programming methods and trends and recommend changes as needed to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

· Provide ongoing analysis and monitoring of Inter/Intranet sites and site metrics and make recommendations regarding design issues, upgrades, and security.

· Work with art director/project leader to determine size and arrangement of art and copy.

· Assist art director with developing online media (i.e. banners, skyscrapers, Web pages, e-blasts, etc.).

· Provide quality assurance by optimizing, debugging and testing websites and email marketing campaigns for usability and deliverability.

· Coordinate and direct workflow to ensure that project work is routed to the proper destination within specified time frames; adheres to all deadlines.

· Maintain the core design principles of the website.

· Develop and implement long term and tactical testing programs to improve site conversion, page to page movement, usability, customer satisfaction, etc.

· Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Demonstrate professionalism and ethics in all dealings with internal and external customers.

 

A minimum of a four-year degree or related work experience and training that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Solid working knowledge of PC and Macintosh platform. Candidate should have experience creating web-based applications using technologies including but not limited to: HTML, DHTML, XML, DreamWeaver, GoLive, Front Page, Flash, and Javascript. Experience with SQL database development and relational database design is a plus. Experience with email production and online marketing materials.



Ability to create unconventional solutions to traditional programming problems. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, organizational skills and the ability to work in a deadline oriented environment.