The Goethe-Institut New York is seeking an Information Manager (SoHo)
Main Tasks
Development and management of digital formats of information services as well as web projects of the Information and Library department
• Continual development of internet content in focal topics such as German literature, culture and society
• Theme and product planning; text and image editing; clarification of image, text and audio rights as well as CMS entry
• Contract and coordinate translations as necessary
• Conceptualize and edit multimedia content (videos, audio slidecasts) in cooperation with external authors and service providers
• Marketing of web-based services
• Social media activities: content and community management of social media in close cooperation with Program department
Development and organization of literary and book related events
• Conceptualize, organize and market book launches, book talks, reading groups, author talks, etc. in the context of our translation program as well as literary events in cooperation with Program department
• Liaise with publishers, translators, literary scene in the US as well as in Germany
• Coordinate translator award programs
• Marketing of events and awards
Library Management
• Participation in the lending and reference services of the library
• Collection management of translated literature
Qualifications
• Completed certified training as Information manager / Internet Librarian and/or many years of professional experience in a respective capacity or position
• Native-level command of both German and English
• Solid knowledge of contemporary German culture and society with special emphasis on literature and humanities
• Ability to identify relevant current topics for communication
• Proven practical experience and significant expertise in social media/web 2.0
• Excellent command of MS-Office applications, image editing, content management systems
• High capacity for teamwork. Willingness to work in the evenings and/or on weekends, if applicable
• Strong communication and social skills
• Existing U.S. work permit (no application through the Institute possible)
Offered
• Employment: Full time
• Duration: until June 30, 2016, with possibility to extend
• Compensation: starting at US $51,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications + competitive benefits package
Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2014. Please submit your application (cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of two references) by e-mail (max. 2MB) to: Trainer[at]newyork.goethe.org
Only strong candidates will be notified.
Goethe-Institut New York, 72 Spring Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10012
www.goethe.de/newyork
