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Information Acrhitect, NYTimes.com
Apr 18 04
Source: SigIA List
Information Architect:
NYTimes.com, the leading newspaper website, is seeking an enthusiastic and versatile Information Architect. Candidates with online media company experience preferred.
NYTD offers a range of job opportunities, from sales and research to business development and customer service. We hire editors, producers, Web designers, systems professionals and quality assurance engineers. We look for people who know online advertising to people who can develop compelling multimedia packages.
We offer a highly competitive salary and an impressive array of benefits,
including: comprehensive health and dental coverage, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance, and a bonus program.
Responsibilities of the Information Architect will include:
.. Research and development of navigation infrastructure and information retrieval projects for NYTimes.com
.. Design of organization, labeling, navigation, and indexing systems to support both browsing and searching (including the development and management of a controlled vocabularies and thesauri)
.. Develop detailed wireframes that incorporate the technical, editorial, and usability aspects of web design projects
.. Research new products and explore technologies that complement the abilities of humans to add value to information
.. Support Director of Information Architecture on a variety of additional projects
Required Qualifications:
.. Creativity, conscientiousness, meticulous attention to detail, and entrepreneurship
.. Excellent project management, communication and problem-solving skills
.. Deep understanding of information retrieval and content management technology
.. Schooled in the techniques and technologies of information representation, web site usability and design, metadata (data modeling, XML)
.. Analytical skills, including Excel modeling
.. Bachelors degree
.. Familiarity with Internet business models
.. Three years experience managing information architecture for a high traffic, database driven, commercial Web company
.. Experience working with technical staff and appreciation of the Engineering process
.. Drive to develop new skills
Preferred:
.. Graduate degree in information science, library science, human-computer interaction or similar field
To apply: please send your cover letter and resume in word attached documents, noting "I/A Monster" in subject line to: kingj at nytimes.com