Need a web-dev-oriented job or know someone who does? Here is the listing for hiring my successor at Science news in Washington, DC (that’s the news department of the journal Science, not to be confused with the magazine Science News).

The original job listing is buried in the middle of this page, and you can also submit your resume / application there.

Feel free to get in touch with me to learn more about what the job entails.

Computer Specialist II, Science News (Req. #1832)
(Full Time) Location: Washington DC

Position: Computer Specialist II, Science News

Requisition #: 1832

Department: Science News

Date Opened: 05/02/2010

Location: Washington, D.C., USA

Recruiter: L. Noel

Science, the world’s leading journal of original scientific research and global news, seeks a full-time employee to produce, manage, and promote web content for its news department.

Specific tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Design new features for website;
• Manage and update current website features;
• Promote news content on blogs and aggregator sites;
• Develop apps for mobile devices;
• Assist in long-range planning of technology activities;
• Analyze web traffic using Google Analytics; and
• Develop on-line and “breaking news” features.

The minimum qualifications to be competitive and considered for the position are:

• Extensive university or college level training leading to a Bachelor’s degree in a related; field or an equivalent combination of education and
  work experience;
• Professional experience in web development, including XHTML, CSS, and Javascript;
• Familiarity with blogging platforms such as Movable Type;
• Basic graphic design on Photoshop;
• Production of basic Flash content;
• Facility with Facebook and Twitter, and experience creating content for these platforms;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent project management skills; and
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced publishing environment.

Facility with scripting languages such as PHP or Python for routine task automation is a plus

A science background or demonstrated interest in science is preferred

See full ad to apply.