Jobs

Posted 16 June 2008

Content Specialist / Taxonomist
Echo Services Inc.

Deadline: 'open until filled'

Echo Services Inc. has a full-time Content Specialist/Taxonomist position available at a large software company in Redmond, WA. We are seeking an individual who has relevant experience with content management/subject analysis and taxonomy work.

Essential Functions:

·        Identify and select key news published on core business priorities (pushed to employees via email and RSS).
·         Identify key internal sites to feature on the corporate intranet and make this content useful and usable for users by providing compelling titles and abstracts.
·         Review and evaluate existing collections of sites on the corporate intranet to maintain high quality of information resources available to employees.
·         Assist with taxonomy projects involving vocabularies for search and glossary tools available on corporate intranet.
·         Respond to daily feedback regarding corporate intranet content, tools, and functionality/usability.
·         Assist with additional content management/subject analysis tasks as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
·         Masters degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or Information Management (MSIM)
·         Experience in web content development and publishing.
·         Basic understanding of principles of information organization (cataloging, thesaurus construction, etc.) from graduate coursework and/or in a professional setting.
·         Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and/or Microsoft SQL Server a plus.
·         Ability to work independently as well as within a team setting.
·         Strong verbal and written communication skills.
·         Excellent customer service skills.
·         Organized (i.e. ability to successfully multi-task and meet multiple deadlines) and
detail-oriented.
·         Proficient computer skills--experience using Microsoft Office applications
required.

Hours: This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week (some flexibility
in schedule).
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability; 401(k); Paid leave.

Please send a resume and cover letter to: Angie Stark at careers@echoservicesinc.com with “Taxonomist” in the Subject line.