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Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - About Ursa Minor
The purpose of Ursa Minor is to leverage the maximum range and reach of media and technology to propel human potentials, and to create a better world.
Our strategy is to provide world class digital media products and services for individuals and organizations at the leading edge of planetary problem solving, socially responsible business, and sustainability.
Ursa Minor stands for integrity in business and maintaining high standards of excellence in quality, creativity and service experience for our clients, while cultivating a meaningful and fulfilling work experience for our team.
To accomplish this, Ursa Minor only hires talented professionals who share an alignment with our mission and excel at their craft. We have found that building long-term positive relationships with like-minded human beings for the sake of advancing our abilities and engaging our hearts and minds is more satisfying than merely doing a ÂjobÂ.
Ursa Minor is committed to a principled company culture of creativity, authenticity, and challenge to not simply imagine a better life for ourselves and the world, but to devote ourselves wholeheartedly to creating it.
Visit our website at http://UrsaMinor.com
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Producer Purpose
1. To ensure the highest possible success of projects by developing and presenting proposals, liaising with Clients, managing project work flow, supporting design team quality and efficiency, and solving problems.
2. To ensure optimal intake and retention of profitable projects by developing and maintaining Client accounts, coordinating project approvals, and advocating for Clients during projects with meticulous attention to detail and impeccable client service.
Essential Results
Develops Sales Opportunities by acquiring leads and referrals, following-up with existing Clients, finding and developing new accounts, and creating interest in Ursa Minor through personal interactions and business relations.
Verifies Client Fit by qualifying all leads/potential Clients for fit with Ursa Minor values and sales objectives; scheduling and conducting Free Planning Sessions with potential Clients; introducing Ursa Minor to Clients by presenting demos, case studies, and guiding facility tours.
Ensures Optimal Client Fulfilment by developing and defining Client vision and business needs into project proposals; presenting proposals, progress, and final project deliverables; establishing and maintaining effective creative liaison with Clients, managing Client expectations, cultivating trust, rapport, and proactive Client care throughout the Project Cycle.
Maintains Work Flow by monitoring project progress and resource usage; assisting in trouble-shooting Âlog jamsÂ; collaborating with the Office Manager to schedule facility use.
Resolves and Prevents Problems by immediately analyzing and soothing any Client concerns and implementing remedial solutions; conferring regularly with Design Team to discuss, understand and address any sources of stress; carefully observing and checking in with Clients to intuit and discover even the smallest source of dissatisfaction they may feel and taking corrective action.
Ensures Information Utilization Standards by ensuring accurate and timely input of all ISIS (Ursa Minor's internal, customized system) data including activity slips, project status, project specifications, quotes, and estimates; and following file management procedures.
Ensures Project Quality by collaborating with Management Team to assign project resources, benchmark against industry quality, styles and trends, monitoring project quality and profitability; communicating and exemplifying quality standards.
Ensures Team Effectiveness by assisting in the training of new Designers/Developers and Producers, monitoring productivity, cultivating team rapport, anticipating needs, proactively assisting, providing constructive feedback and guidance to Designers/Developers; performing in the capacity of a Designer/Developer when necessary; creating and implementing ideas that support team members' ability to maximize Client satisfaction.
Improves Company Profitability by creatively assisting management team in identifying new potential product or service offerings, working closely with management to understand and meet sales objectives, and identifying and implementing strategies for improving general efficiency and effectiveness of the Media and Technology department.
Sustains Rapport with Clients by creatively exploring, discussing, and learning about ClientÂs industry, goals and ongoing progress; providing useful information to Clients such as news articles and research related to their industry, suggestions, etc.; maintaining regular contact through personal client follow-ups.
Improves Client Profitability by anticipating new opportunities to meet Client needs; asking Clients for referrals; analyzing project costs for potential savings.
Improves Company Profitability by creatively assisting Managment Team in identifying new potential product or service offerings, providing input and feedback into the ongoing creation and development of company marketing materials, and identifying and implementing strategies for improving company sales and marketing effectiveness.
Enhances the Work Environment by dealing openly and directly with team members; acting with integrity and respect; exhibiting a positive attitude.
Contributes to the Team Environment by performing other duties as required.
Position Qualifications - Web Producer
Experience:
5 years in website development/design
3 years project management experience
3 years account management or customer service experience
Proficiency in three of the following:
Web Design  HTML, Flash UI design, animation, basic actionscript
Content Management Systems such as Drupal and DotNetNuke
Web Development  CSS / AJAX and Smarty, or Advanced Actionscript
Web Development  PHP or Ruby on Rails, XML, and SQL variants
Graphic Design and Illustration (PSD, AI, INDD, PDF)
Additional Skills:
Mac OSX usage
Superior organizational skills
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent leadership skills
Superior communication, writing and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize
Responsible, self-starter
Commitment to cultivating an effective and supportive team environment
To Apply:
Please email us (at the email address above) with your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in our company, particularly our mission and values. We look forward to your email!
Visit our website at http://UrsaMinor.com
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