We’re hiring!

R&D: Developer/Designers (Rails)

We’re looking for experienced web developers to join Rocketboom’s internet video R&D team. Responsibilities include the design & development of our publishing and distribution systems as well as building new community-oriented web applications like Know Your Meme and Magma. Ideal candidates will be well-versed in creating and growing web platforms and share an interest in the exciting world of Internet video.

Skills:
* Expert knowledge of XHTML, CSS, and (unobtrusive) javascript
* At least 1 year of experience working with an MVC framework (we mostly use Ruby, Rails, and Merb) and 4 years of web programming experience
* Proficient in working with a wide variety of web service APIs
* Versed in open-source software development (and git)
* Enjoys working with a small team
* Passionate about technology and life in general!

Full-time position in New York City, competitive salary. Please send your URLs, favorite projects and resume to jobs@rocketboom.com

R&D: Junior Web Developer

Primary responsibilities include the development and design of our web show publishing and distribution systems, as well as assisting in the design & build of new community-facing web applications. Ideal candidates will be well-versed in creating and growing web platforms and share an interest in the exciting world of Internet video.

Skills:
* Expert knowledge of XHTML, CSS, and Javascript (we use jQuery)
* Substantial experience with PHP and MySQL development
* WordPress development experience a plus
* Graphic design talent & system administration experience are big pluses
* Enjoys working with a small team
* Passionate about technology and life in general

Full-time position in New York City. Competitive salary. Please send your resume and URLs, or online portfolio, to jobs@rocketboom.com

Advertising and Sales Manager

Responsibilities:
* Executive position to lead Rocketboom’s advertising and sponsorship sales efforts.
* Work closely with the Rocketboom team to develop and sell innovative and creative sponsorship and advertising packages to the world top brands.
* Manage exiting sponsorship and advertising client relationships.
* Find and develop new relationships with leading interactive agencies and direct-to-brand sales.
* Ideal candidate has familiarity with online video sales and/or online sponsorship sales.
* Must be a self-starter, organized, quick learner, high energy, able to manage many tasks at once and work well with a small team.

Full-time position, salary plus over-the-top % of sales. Addition part time positions available. Please email advertising@rocketboom.com

Production: Field Reporters

We are actively seeking independent video journalists / field correspondents to submit compelling work regularly from regions all over the world. While providing a platform to distribute your work, we allow you to maintain ownership and freedom-of-use for your work. Competitive pay. See http://www.rocketboom.com/humanwire for episodes submitted by our regular correspondents. If you are interested, please email humanwire@rocketboom.com

V/A: Internships!

Internships for production assistance (shooting and editing), web development, office-help, community management and script writing are available for the exceptionally motivated and outstanding applicants. Daily tasks will vary depending on interests, including maintaining social media accounts, assisting with office work and production, posting content to our websites, etc. Candidates must be dynamic, energetic, and willing to take on a variety of tasks from bookkeeping and filing to scouring the internet for blog material and story ideas. Position are flexible, with expectations for 10-20 hrs/wk. Please include your resume and links to your blog, videos, or an other online, relevant material. Mail to jobs@rocketboom.com