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The Sympatico/MSN team is currently seeking out 2 full time positions for the role of Content Manager. This is a full time position at Bell Canada.
About Sympatico/MSN
Sympatico.MSN.ca is the most visited Internet destination in Canada, reaching 85% of online Canadians. The homepage itself is seen over 400 million times a month. The website was born in 2004 as a merger of Sympatico.ca and msn.ca, which had been the #1 and #2 web portals in Canada. Sympatico/MSN combines MSN’s industry leading tools such as MSN Messenger, Hotmail, and MSN Spaces with Sympatico’s deep content offerings from leading providers such as CTV, the CBC, and magazines such as Elle Magazine and Canadian Living. Sympatico High Speed customers also benefit from exclusive video content, provided as a free benefit for being a Sympatico customer.
The Internet has emerged as a credible media source, attracting an increasing number of Canadians. This has made traditional advertisers notice. Our business expects to double in size over the next two years.
About the Role: Content Manager
The content in the Sympatico/MSN website is divided into subject specific verticals or channels. The content manager is responsible for building an audience in their channel and managing its day to day operations. The success of this role is measured in part by the channel’s metrics in viewership, revenue, and impact to the success of the Consumer Internet Services group.
The responsibility of overall channel management is shared with a Product Manager, who will focus on revenue, partner business relationships, and overall channel strategy.
Key Responsibilities
1) Content Management: Update, Edit and Create
a. Choose which articles to include in the channel, along with appropriate images
b. Submit articles for homepage promotion
c. Create new articles, when necessary
d. Add new content partners to the channel
-creating co-brands
-managing the feed or content submission process
e. New section or sub-section creation
f. New feature creation
g. Evaluate new content2) Channel Management: Develop, Maintain and Research
a. Work with content partners to identify new content requirements
b. Create and maintain an editorial calendar
c. Consult on new content partnerships, with Product Manager, assessing content and technical requirements3) Development: Build, Innovate and Improve
a. Write requirements for new features and tools
b. Provide feedback to improve internal software usability
c. Creation of new page and feature styles
d. Prioritize and schedule new feature builds4) Maintenance
a. Review internal programs to do spot checks of the channel to identify problems
– Making the fix happen, or arranging for the necessary resource to be assigned
b. Handle requests for Sales sponsorships
c. Review documentation (both requirements and usage scenario docs) for accuracy, usabilityQualifications:
• 5 years experience in Internet Media
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Content editorial skills on style, grammar, and writing effectively for the web
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Project Coordination
• Knowledge of and ability to apply usability best practices
• Broadband content development for the webAbout the Work Environment
The Bell Canada team works at Toronto’s Harbourfront. The team has a great work/life balance, where the 9 to 5 day is the norm and not the exception.
Full time employees benefit from job security, a generous training plan, and a comprehensive benefits package from Bell Canada, which includes a competitive bonus plan.
From our partnership with MSN, the team benefits from leading Microsoft productivity tools, and knowledge-sharing of global best practices from the MSN network.
About You
We’re looking for people passionate about the Internet and media, people who are willing to ride the next wave of growth in the Internet. You are expected to expect the unexpected, work outside your job description, and constantly look for ways to innovate our business.
If you are the ideal candidate, you have over 5 years experience in Internet media, with a proven track record at a recognized company or agency. You’ve had some great jobs, but now you’re looking for a leadership career with a company which provides a work/life balance and encourages a career path. Bell Canada is transforming itself around the Internet, which will continue to create new career opportunities.
* Job location is Toronto Harbourfront
* Compensation: Competitive with market