Monthly Archive for June, 2008

Video Editor- Gaming, Volt Technical and Creative Communications (Kirkland)

Video Editor – 221371UWTC
Volt Technical and Creative Communications
Positions Available: 1

Video Editor – Gaming, Kirkland, WA

Join the award winning team behind a first-person shooter for PC and a thrill seeking adventure video console game. Help represent their products by editing game videos for internal development and external marketing and PR.

Responsibilities:

In conjunction with the Project Leads, Producers and Publisher Marketing group, capture and edit game-play footage into short form compelling videos.

Help prepare and convert video assets for in-game use.

Keep video files and capture system organized.
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Photo Editor contract position through Volt (Seattle)

Photo Editor – 221340UWTC
Volt Technical and Creative Communications
Positions Available: 1
Location: Seattle
Job Description: Photo Editor – Nonprofit
40 Hours Per Week – Contract Position

The Foundation Communications department of this nonprofit organization collaborates across their grant making programs and Operations teams to coordinate and generate both external and internal communications that are critical to advancing their objectives and promoting a consistent “shared identity” for the entire organization.

The Visual Communications team sits within Foundation Communications and is responsible for the visual identity of the foundation. Using photography, videography and design, this team creates or contributes to a wide variety of communications tools: field photography, brochures, fact sheets, web content, annual reports, packaged video programming, b-roll segments, multimedia stories and foundation-branded print collateral.
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Research Assistantship: Keeping Found Things Found Project (iSchool)

UW Information School

Title: Research Assistant – Keeping Found Things Found Project

Start Date: immediately
End Date: Sept. 30, 2008

Location: Information School, Roosevelt Commons Building

Position Description
The Keeping Found Things Found (KFTF) project (http://kftf.ischool.washington.edu/) in collaboration with alerts.com is looking at the following… We all have events for which we might like to get reminders (e.g., a friend’s birthday next Tuesday), notifications (e.g., that new book is out by your favorite author) or alerts (e.g., your checking account is about to be overdrawn). But when, where and how best to get this information? Can this information be delivered in ways that would not annoy or overwhelm people?

These are important questions for which there are only partial answers at present. Alerts.com is gathering data that may provide the basis for some answers. Alerts.com will be going live sometimes this spring with a complete service for delivering various alerts, notifications, and reminders highly customized by individual needs. As people sign up for and use their service, a great deal of “raw data” is generated concerning preferences and patterns of use.
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Apply for Microsoft Technical Writer and Editor positions

Job Title: Technical Writer
Job Category: Content Publishing
Date Posted: 06/20/2008

Job Code: 234704
Location: WA – Redmond

Do you thrive on change? Are you always looking forward to the next new documentation project? Are you looking for opportunities to innovate in documentation design and delivery? Come join my team of experienced writers and editors as we work to design a new approach to developer documentation for Visual Studio Team System. Our mission is to help customers be more productive in their jobs by using our software. We do this by providing accurate, helpful, and discoverable content based on what customers need to know.
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Project Coordinator, ascentium (Bellevue)

Project Coordinator: Bellevue, WA (headquarters)

The Best Job You’ll Ever Have.

Ascentium Corporation is an award-winning, integrated technology and marketing consultancy with a proven track record in delivering information-driven business solutions to achieve our client’s strategic objectives. Our business is pairing strategy, technology and marketing to help the operations, marketing and sales organizations inside companies work together to grow their business. And we’re really good at it.

To become even better, our Bellevue, WA, office is seeking a Project Coordinator to assist Project Managers with their day-to-day workload, performing tasks such as documenting client meetings, managing project schedules, coordinating team and client communications, and preparing status reports. A Project Coordinator may best be described as a Project Manager’s apprentice, in that this role includes significant opportunity for cross-discipline training and “graduation” to different roles within the company.
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Assistant Technical Writer / Editor, Reid Middleton (Everett)

Assistant Technical Writer / Editor

The right individual for this position demonstrates a solid knowledge of business syntax. Familiarity with Gregg Reference Manual is a plus. Project work focuses on editing and producing construction contract documents, specifications, reports, and correspondence that meet company and industry standards. This position is deadline driven in a heavy production environment. The Assistant Technical Writer/Editor must be detail oriented and able to multi-task.

The successful candidate possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work effectively with designers and clients, the ability to work independently under general guidance and direction, and a desire for continually increasing challenges. Must be able to maneuver quickly through MS Word. Proficiency with Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Internet Explorer, FTP, and SpecsIntact is advantageous. Certification through the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) will be encouraged.

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Research Assistant – Medical Records Analysis & Retrieval, University of Washington Information School

Position Title: Research Assistant
Anticipated Start Date: September 16, 2008
End Date: September 15, 2009

Location: VA Met Park (Seattle downtown) and Information School, Mary Gates Hall

Position Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Research Assistant to the “Medical Records Analysis and Retrieval” project within the “Assessing Information Value in Computerized Patient Care Documentation Systems” study. Under the general guidance of Co-PI Dr. Efthimiadis and PI Dr. Hammond, the RA will be responsible for research, design, development, testing and maintenance of information systems of a highly complex nature for this study.
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Sakson & Taylor has an opening for a Senior User Experience Designer – contract, Redmond, WA

To apply for this position contact Anne Garber anneg@sakson.com

Position: Senior User Experience Designer

Our client is looking for a Senior User Experience Designer to join their team in the creation of a consumer-focused application. You will be working on this product from start to finish – creating functional specs, user flows, as well as addressing visual as well as use design challenges. Please note that this is a full-time, contract role that will require you to be onsite in Redmond, WA. Continue reading ‘Sakson & Taylor has an opening for a Senior User Experience Designer – contract, Redmond, WA’

Sakson & Taylor has an opening for a UX Researcher – International Travel

To apply for this position contact Anne Garber anneg@sakson.com

Position: UX Researcher

Our client needs a User Experience Researcher to assist in testing their company’s products globally. Candidate will be traveling internationally to conduct usability studies to collect and synthesize user-information including user needs, desires, and behaviors. By researching users with quantitative and qualitative techniques, this role may contribute to defining user group profiles, personas, and analyzing user tasks and workflows. Please note that this position requires roughly 50% international travel. This is a year-long contract with benefits. Continue reading ‘Sakson & Taylor has an opening for a UX Researcher – International Travel’

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION INTERNSHIP

SEATTLE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB # 48-2008

POSITION: Communications Intern
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is seeking an intern to work in their Communications office. The Communications office is responsible for public information, news media relations, and community relations for various SDOT projects and programs.

DUTIES
• Plan, write, edit, layout department publications; research, write and edit articles.
• Assist web master in maintaining accurate and up to date information on SDOT website.
• Assist graphics designer with production of display boards, door knob flyers, and other printed materials.
• Take photographs with a digital camera.
• Assist with special events and other general duties in the area of public relations: data entry, run errands, and participate in staff meetings.

REQUIREMENTS
Enrollment: Applicants should be junior or senior-level students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, English, or a closely related field. Undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time for 12 credit hours at a college or university, for the duration of the internship. Verification of enrollment is required.
Experience: Training or experience in media relations, public relations, designing public information materials. Basic graphic design, desktop publishing skills. Applicants must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills combined with good organizational and planning skills. Ability to work independently on projects and develop story ideas within departmental themes. Must be able to write articles and news releases following AP style guidelines. Experience using a digital camera and taking photos that will reproduce well.
Desired Qualifications: Experience with Indesign, Photoshop, and software for posting material on the Web.
License or Other Requirements: Applicants must have a current and valid Washington State Driver’s License.

POSITION BEGINS
It is anticipated the position will start as soon as possible.

WAGE AND HOURS
$16.62 per hour. The intern position is part-time up to 20 hours per week during the academic year, and 40 hours per week during the summer quarter/semester. Work is scheduled between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

HOW TO APPLY
Intern candidates are required to provide the following:
• An Intern Application Form (can be found at www.seattle.gov/personnel/employment/internships.asp),
• A Cover Letter,
• A Resume outlining experiences and qualifications,
• An Official Current Class Schedule (if enrolled over the summer),
• A Transcript of completed courses (unofficial is okay, an official transcript will be required at time of hire), and
• Submit two journalist writing samples (one to three pages).

All application materials must be returned or postmarked by the date below. Incomplete or late application materials will not be accepted. Send completed materials to: Andrea Lowe, Employment Specialist, City of Seattle Personnel Department, Seattle Municipal Tower, PO Box 34028; Seattle, WA 98124-4028.

FILING OPENS: June 10, 2008 FILING CLOSES: Open until filled , 2007
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City of Seattle PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Seattle Municipal Tower – PO Box 34028, Seattle, WA 98124-4028 – 206/684-7264