Multimedia Mgr Job-NYC
US-NY-212 Interactive Technologies Mgr, Electronic Publishing
DESCRIPTION:
Interactive Technologies Manager in a multimedia electronic publishing
environment:
** Oversee and advise on interactive product development ** Solve
technical problems during all phases of product development;
implement processes to insure the technical integrity of interactive
products; oversee software and hardware testing; analyze bug reports
and recommend updates and fixes; coordinate flow of information
between customer support team and product teams; serve as technical
liaison between development teams and other groups; participate in
project meetings during all phases of development; evaluate potential
software developers; assign developers to projects; create and/or
review functional specifications and contribute to product design;
recommend core technologies for projects; assist with demos and
training; advise on hardware and software purchases and upgrades.
** Oversee issues of technology direction, transfer and support **
Recommend, review and report on significant new media innovations; respond
to requests from product teams for information and/or advice on technical
issues; create and oversee an online knowledgebase of reports, technical
notes, and related commentary; work closely with technical staff from
sister companies and disseminate information to product teams accordingly;
coordinate regular meetings of technical staff and multimedia producers to
review new technologies and lead discussions on developers, development
tools, and techniques; maintain expertise in all interactive technologies
including (but not limited to) delivery mediums, digital assets, operating
systems, platforms, online, media servers, development tools, languages
and networking.
** External liaison **
Attend industry meetings and conferences; form and manage partnerships
with technology providers such as Apple and Microsoft to bring pre-release
technology into product development and help establish the company as a
"player" in the industry.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Hands-on experience with programming and technical supervision of
interactive and media-intensive consumer software. Working knowledge of
digital video processes, animation, audio engineering and optimization.
Working knowledge of tools and techniques. Experience with multiple
platforms, particularly Windows and Macintosh. BS or MS in Computer
Science or similar degree, with a minimum of three years directly relevant
industry experience. Management experience desirable.
COMPENSATION: $70K
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