CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH ASMALLWORLD

WORK FOR THE LEADING SOCIAL NETWORKING PLATFORM LUXURY BRAND LEADER, INTERNET PUBLISHING / COMMUNITY, FASHION, ART & TRAVEL.

ASMALLWORLD (ASW) is a dynamic invitation-only social networking site that uniquely brings together an international group of people of diverse backgrounds and interests. The network is different from all other social networks in that the contacts and relationships that occur online mimic those that occur in the real world. Member profiles are real and validated, relationships and friends trusted, and connections authentic. At its core this social network is a media company targeting international luxury brand advertisers seeking to attract valuable trendsetters and tastemakers.

1. SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERS, PROJECT MANAGERS and SYSTEM ADMINISTRATORS SOUGHT
2. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Full Time)
3. SENIOR WEB DESIGNER (Full Time)
4. EDITORIAL INTERN (unpaid)
5. CAMPAIGN/ADVERTISING OPERATIONS MANAGER (Full Time)
1. SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERS, PROJECT MANAGERS and SYSTEM ADMINISTRATORS SOUGHT

ASW is seeking to fill the following positions for its New York City headquarters:

· Senior Software Engineer - 5+ years experience developing in a LAMP environment, preferably
· PHP Product Manager - 3+ years experience managing online product requirements and releases
· System Administrator - 3+ years of operational experience building, growing and managing secure technical infrastructure for high traffic web sites

All candidates should have experience working within high volume/traffic web environments, experience with social networking applications, e-commerce or subscription websites.
Candidates should be self motivated, able to work well with others and disciplined about documentation and where appropriate automation of their work. Hires immediately available in New York.


Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@asw.com jobs@asw.com

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2. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Full Time)
We are seeking Online Sales Account Executives in New York City, Europe and United Arab Emirates (Dubai). We offer aggressively competitive salaries, bonuses and comprehensive benefits package including health and dental coverage.

Responsibilities
· Proactively prospect, qualify, grow, and maintain an account list while meeting annual revenue goals
· Create advertising sales strategies, proposals, and presentations for core and new accounts
· Engage and strategize with agencies and clients to determine their business needs and formulate ad sales programs
· Establish and cultivate strong relationships by conducting face to face sales calls and client entertainment
· Proactively communicate account forecasts and sales information to sales management
· Communicate account leads and proposal updates to print and/or corporate sales teams
· Sell banner and sponsorship media on the website, email newsletter and other products
· Work with the marketing team to develop innovative marketing opportunities for customers
· Promote and sell internal and partner events
· Provide timely weekly reports and updates
· Assist with invoicing and collections in cooperation with accounting

Requirements
· 2+ years media sales experience
· BA/BS
· Show a high degree of self-motivation and work well both as an individual and within a team environment
· Ability to plan, develop, and implement online sales strategies
· Proven track record in media sales at a prominent online publisher or print publication
· Success in driving revenue through the development of long-term strategic relationships
· Excellent communication, analytical, time management and presentation skills
· Self-starter with a consultative sales approach
· Pro-active in driving revenue and increasing the client base
· Demonstrated track record of developing successful account relationships
· Strong analytical skills and is committed to creating new advertising opportunities

Strong Pluses
· Online sales knowledge and experience
· Experience with luxury brands and major advertising agencies
· Exposure to sales databases/tools (CRM)


Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@asw.com jobs@asw.com

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3. SENIOR WEB DESIGNER (Full Time)
We seek a Web Designer who enjoys pushing the limits of their craft in a truly unique and privileged environment. The position requires daily interaction with the marketing and product development teams in New York. The position allows for the development of interesting UI’s, unique and interesting content, global design templates, websites and other compelling applications for premier luxury brands and advertisers.  You will work with a highly experienced team of artists and developers, designers helping to grow one of the most unique social networking opportunities on the Internet. We want you to be highly motivated with tenacity for innovative visual design. We offer aggressively competitive salaries, bonuses and comprehensive benefits package including health and dental coverage.
 
Responsibilities
· Skillfully produce web pages, banners, applications and other marketing creative assets using CSS, PHP, Flash, ActionScript and JavaScript
· Develop high-volume traffic websites
· Develop concepts and design HTML emails, landing pages, and microsites
· Take client requests and analyze needs to create fast loading, clear & creative ideas for business to consumer websites
· Produce coherent and detailed project plans 
· Collaborate with other Flash developers, Java developers, Business analysts, Graphic designers and a Project Management team
 
Requirements
· Photoshop CS
· Flash 8 (including a working knowledge of ActionScript 1.0 or 2.0)
· Illustrator CS
· Dreamweaver 8
· Strong HTML design & coding
· JavaScript 1.0 and above
· Experience with Flash XML
· User Interface design experience
· Understanding of email best practices
· Superior attention to detail
· Professional demeanor and strong work ethic
· Time-management and work prioritizing skills
 
Strong pluses include:

· Write and update design specification documents
· Database experience with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL

Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@asw.com jobs@asw.com

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4. EDITORIAL INTERN (unpaid)

ASW Magazine, the newly launched online magazine of aSmallWorld.net, which covers the International Social Scene, Travel, Fashion, Events,
Social Issues and Art is looking for an editorial intern who will report to the Associate Editor and Editor-in-Chief. We seek an entry-level,
motivated intern to join our New York City office on a short-term basis (1-3 months) to gain valuable experience in an online magazine
environment.

Responsibilities
·Assist editor in all aspects of editorial development
·Work with design firm and PR companies to source images to accompany articles
·Review member generated content and update local city guides
·Generate story ideas
·Opportunities to write and copy-edit
·Create databases of contacts, events, story ideas etc...

Requirements
·Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
·A solid understanding of the Zeitgeist
·Understand today's global socio- cultural landscape
·Strong oral and written communications skills
· Extroverted personality
·Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; excellent communication,organizational and analytical skills.
·Attention to detail; the ability to work effectively in a teamenvironment and independently.
·Working knowledge of computer systems including word and excel
·Internet savvy


Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@asw.com jobs@asw.com

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5. CAMPAIGN/ADVERTISING OPERATIONS MANAGER (Full Time)
We seek an experienced and motivated Campaign/Advertising Operations Manager to join our New York City office. The Campaign/Advertising Operations Manager position will work with closely with the Account Manager. This role is solely responsible for the implementation & trafficking of advertising. Candidates must have a solid understanding of online campaign management/ad serving systems, media technologies (rich media). We offer competitive salaries, bonuses and comprehensive benefits package including health and dental coverage.


Responsibilities
• Creating and maintaining campaign set-up process
• Requesting, receiving, testing, posting, and confirming all materials from outside vendors, clients and internal departments
• Fielding all ad implementation related questions from clients, agencies and internally
• Working closely with Account Manager to manage inventory processes
• Updating campaign ad status reports of all online campaigns
• Testing all new online technologies to determine acceptance on company site
• Working closely with Development team to ensure working ads and brainstorm new product solutions
• Responsible for site quality assurance
• Competent in media technologies tool and 3rd party ad serving technologies
• Ability to set-up tracking, and ad coding
• Skilled in troubleshooting technical and site functionality issues
• Evaluate discrepancies between 3rd party tracking and in-house ad server
• Facilitating production process of customized media placements and Integrated Marketing projects
• Technical implementation of new and emerging ad units.
• Managing new media placements in the company’s ad server and various internal tools to support advertising initiatives.

Requirements
• Experience with ad serving solutions, MojoMediaplex a plus
• 1+ years of campaign management and trafficking experience
• Related experience in an internet company a plus
• The ideal candidate will have a passion for online media ad serving & technology and experience in internet or advertising operations.
• Bachelor’s Degree or solid online work experience
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, effective team management and excellent communication abilities
• Attention to detail; the ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Familiarity with multimedia applications such as streaming audio & video – high desired.
• Working knowledge of computer systems including word, excel, PowerPoint, and Photo-shop
• Internet savvy


Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@asw.com jobs@asw.com

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